- You are going to listen to an article about blogs at Heads Up English.
- The article is about five and a half minutes long.
- Look at the following questions, listen to this recording, and think about the answers without writing anything.
- Then, open the exercise, make a copy, listen again, and answer the questions.
- After the second listening, work with a partner or group, open the transcript, and check that your answers are correct.
- How and when did blogs begin?
- What has happened to blogs since then? Why?
- According to the article, how many blogs are there?
- What are some usual topics covered by bloggers?
- According to the article, how do blogs differ from traditional mass media?
- As mentioned in the article, what are some reasons for writing a blog?
- How much money do most people make from blogs?
- How much do the top 10% of bloggers make?
- What industry has sprung up about blogging for money?
- What is the author's opinion in the final paragraph?