C2 - Listening - Lesson 7
Answer the questions based on the audio above.
When you get to the last one (SPEAK RIGHT NOW), please record your audio at https://vocaroo.com and paste the generated link in the answer space.
The prompt for (SPEAK RIGHT NOW) is the following:
SCENARIO
Imagine an ultra-luxury cruise line has just hired you. After years of expressing yourself freely through tattoos, unconventional fashion, and personal aesthetics, this happens:
Shortly before embarkation, the company informs you that:
- All visible tattoos must be concealed,
- certain hairstyles are prohibited,
- facial hair must follow strict guidelines,
- and multiple aspects of your appearance must be altered to align with the brand’s image.
Explain:
- whether companies have the right to regulate personal appearance so strictly,
- where the boundary between professionalism and loss of identity lies,
- and whether luxury hospitality unintentionally promotes conformity at the expense of individuality.
You must also discuss:
- cultural sensitivity,
- corporate branding,
- psychological adaptation,
- and whether guests unconsciously judge crew members based on appearance.
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