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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #55286 Short Crime TV
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Transcript:

One genre of TV programmes that is increasingly popular these days is the forensic science police drama, but some people have questioned whether such an interest could be detrimental to the human psyche. Could watching this kind of show teach people how to commit the perfect crime or affect people's views of criminality? Recent research suggests not. One German study of the so-called 'CSI effect' reached the following conclusions: first, watching this type of programme doesn't improve a criminal's ability to get away with a crime and, second, it has no influence over the way jury members think or the decisions they make during a trial.

What is the speaker's main focus?

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Option 4: "TV dramas negatively influence way of thinking of people."

Explanation: This option aligns with the speaker's main focus, which is to address concerns about the negative influence of forensic dramas. The text discusses the potential detrimental effects on the human psyche but ultimately concludes that recent research suggests these concerns are unfounded.

Option 1: "People are easily influenced by what they watch on TV."

Explanation: This option suggests a general statement about influence, but the text specifically argues against the idea that watching forensic dramas negatively impacts viewers' psyche or criminal behavior. The speaker's focus is on the lack of influence rather than the ease of influence.

Option 2: "Recent research suggests reasons for the popularity of crime shows."

Explanation: While the text mentions the popularity of forensic science police dramas, it does not provide reasons for this popularity. Instead, it focuses on the effects of watching such shows, particularly in relation to criminal behavior and jury decision-making.

Option 3: "Criminals may get ideas for their crimes from TV programmes."

Explanation: This option implies that the shows could inspire criminal behavior, which contradicts the text's main argument. The speaker emphasizes that research shows watching these programs does not enhance a criminal's ability to commit crimes.

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