Today is the final class of your current eight class set. We will have eight 30 minute classes in this study period. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our data storytelling, and finish with the listening quiz. Our listening today is about wearable devices.

1. What is the central argument of the report?

A. Wearable devices are replacing doctors

B. Wearable data is useful but requires professional interpretation

C. Technology companies should control healthcare

D. Patients should avoid tracking their health

2. What limitation of wearable data is emphasized?

A. It is too expensive to collect

B. It is often inaccurate in all cases

C. It lacks context without expert analysis

D. It cannot measure physical activity

3. Why might individuals misinterpret their own data?

A. They lack access to the devices

B. They may not understand medical significance

C. The devices do not record enough information

D. Doctors discourage its use

4. What role do doctors play according to the report?

A. They replace wearable devices

B. They collect all data manually

C. They help interpret and connect patterns in the data

D. They design wearable technology

5. What concern is implied about over-reliance on self-tracking?

A. It can lead to unnecessary anxiety or incorrect conclusions

B. It reduces access to healthcare

C. It improves diagnosis too quickly

D. It eliminates the need for checkups

6. How does the report characterize wearable technology overall?

A. Completely unreliable

B. A valuable tool when used appropriately

C. Outdated and unnecessary

D. Only useful for athletes

7. What broader issue is highlighted?

A. The cost of hospital care

B. The integration of consumer technology into medical practice

C. The decline of traditional medicine

D. The lack of internet access

8. What tone does the report adopt?

A. Alarmist and critical

B. Dismissive

C. Balanced and cautiously optimistic

D. Enthusiastic without concern

9. What is suggested about the future of healthcare?

A. It will rely entirely on AI

B. It may increasingly combine technology with professional guidance

C. It will eliminate the role of doctors

D. It will reduce the use of data

10. What is the overall takeaway?

A. Data alone is sufficient for medical decisions

B. Wearable devices are harmful

C. Interpreting data correctly is as important as collecting it

D. Technology should be avoided in healthcare