Today is the first class of your new eight class set. We will have eight 30 minute classes in this study period. I want you to listen to the material, and complete the listening quiz.

1. What is the main focus of the trial?

A. Tax fraud

B. Social media addiction claims

C. Data privacy violations

D. Political campaign funding

2. Who is expected to testify in court?

A. A former employee

B. A government official

C. Mark Zuckerberg

D. A technology journalist

3. What is the lawsuit mainly about?

A. Competition between tech companies

B. The impact of social media on young users

C. Advertising prices

D. Cryptocurrency investments

4. Why is this case described as “landmark”?

A. It involves multiple countries

B. It is the first case about smartphones

C. It could set an important legal precedent

D. It includes criminal charges

5. Who filed the lawsuit?

A. Investors

B. Parents and families

C. Former executives

D. Advertisers

6. What do the plaintiffs claim the company did?

A. Hid information about harmful effects

B. Raised subscription prices unfairly

C. Sold user data illegally

D. Closed important research centers

7. How has the company responded to the allegations?

A. It admitted responsibility

B. It denied the claims

C. It offered financial settlements

D. It closed its platforms

8. What age group is particularly mentioned as being affected?

A. Elderly users

B. Business professionals

C. Teenagers and young users

D. University professors

9. What broader issue does this trial raise?

A. The future of television

B. The regulation of social media companies

C. The price of internet access

D. The role of newspapers

10. What could be a possible outcome of this trial?

A. New government regulations

B. The end of social media

C. A ban on smartphones

D. Free subscriptions for users