The elderly are on the march in Athens in a growing national outcry over spiralling food and fuel prices.
Consumer inflation in Greece hit a six-year high last month at almost 4.5 per cent because of rising food and energy costs, forcing many to make lifestyle changes in a country where spending on entertainment and going out is a big part of everyday life.
Before you listen, answer the following questions.
- What audience is the report aimed at?
- What do you think the purpose of the report is?
- What will the tone be?
Now listen to the recording and answer the questions:
- Why are the pensioners protesting?
- Why are they finding it difficult to pay for food?
- How much more does feta cheese cost compared to other European countries?
- How has the high cost of food changed the Greek lifestyle?
- What are consumer groups planning to boycott? Why?
- Where else has there been food protests?
- What further worries might there be over the next few months?
Now compare your answers with the others. What’s the most expensive food you’ve ever eaten?
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