A full-skills MSA practice unit about a smart speaker demo event. Practise Listening, Reading, and Writing, just like the real Mittlerer Schulabschluss exam.
You will hear each recording twice, just like in the real MSA exam. Listen carefully, then answer the questions below — you won't be able to play a recording more than twice.
1 Where is the demonstration table?
2 What can the speaker do?
3 What do early sign-ups receive?
4 What rule applies to under-sixteens?
5 Who is running the demos?
6 Why can't Robyn's brother try the demo alone?
7 What's the benefit of signing up before three?
8 What do Theo and Robyn decide to do?
Read the texts below, then answer the questions — just like Reading Parts 1 and 2 in the real MSA exam.
Smart Speaker: Controls music, lights, and answers questions using your voice.
Smart Doorbell: Shows you who is at the door on your phone, even when you're not home.
Smart Thermostat: Learns your habits and automatically adjusts the temperature to save energy.
Smart Plug: Turns any normal lamp or appliance on and off from an app.
1 Grandpa Joe often forgets to turn off the lamp when he leaves the house. He needs a .
2 Mia works late and wants to know if a delivery arrives while she's out. She needs a .
3 The Patel family wants to save money on heating without thinking about it. They need a .
4 Dan loves asking questions out loud and wants hands-free music control. He needs a .
🔄 Smart devices should be updated regularly to stay secure.
🔑 Every smart home device needs its own strong, unique password.
📶 Smart doorbells can be checked from your phone from anywhere, not just at home.
💡 Turning off devices you're not using helps save electricity.
5 Smart devices never need to be updated.
6 A strong, unique password is recommended for smart devices.
7 Smart doorbells only work when you are at home.
8 Turning off unused devices can save electricity.
Choose ONE of the two prompts below and write 80–100 words, just like Writing Part 3 in the real MSA exam. This section is graded by your teacher, not automatically.
Prompt 1: Describe a piece of technology you use every day and explain how it helps you.
Prompt 2: Do you think smart home devices make life easier, or do they create new problems? Give your opinion.
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