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[EEEEESES listen and speak © Match each word (e—d) with a definition (1=4). (© Number these factors in order of a lecture [2] b tutorial] c seminar] d presentation] ortance (1 = quit i 5 = extremely important). 1a meeting where a group of students discuss a topic together with a teacher g ah 2a formal talk given to a group of students by @ professor or lecturer fe Boel a 3 a one-to-one meeting between a student and a teacher ee ER ore 4 atalk given by a student tothe class ee ee "© Have you ever been to a lecture in English? be easy to understand. be entertaining A. Listening - Understanding the main idea $9 Listen to Dr Gandley speak to a group of new students at his Engineering Department. For each extract, tick “ the main point he is trying to make. Extiact 1 2 itis unsafe t6 eat oF drink in the lab. C] b- You should wearsafety clothing at all fimes: © You rust always follaw the safety rules. (_] d_You should keep doors and windows closed, ] Extract 2 2 The college constantly updates its faites, CJ b “The resources and facilities ofthe college are excellent. [J] © Both lectures ar d The-college isp cl project work are equally important. [_] 1d oF is history and achievements, ] Batract 3 @ Both theory and practical research are impértart, C] b The area of sustainable energy is & particulac interest. (] € Engineering sdlutons provide thé answer to climate nee. C] 4 The college aims to be the’ best in te world. [7] Learning tip ‘Remember that your aim when listening to alecture isnot to make a note of everything the lecturer says ‘Your goal is to understand the content of the lecture ‘and the key paints the lecturer is tuying to make. 64 @ Work and study You are going to listen to an extract from a lecture called Humans and the Planet. Before you listen, underline the topics you think might be covered in the lecture. ‘education [[] transport [] food [] languages [] the Intemet [] ‘taitbon dioxide [J] animals [J space (] sport CJ ime C) the weather [J reqycing €82 Now listen to the extract. Tick V the topics that are mentioned. Did you guess correctly? What is the main theme? a lob warming [1 animals and the emaranmant[ € reoyding CI @ sheigyeraiing mescuiés Which statement best describes the main idea? @. Global warming isn’t as serious as people'think, [1] - b We oan aldo something to stop the situation geting worse. ] © Earth will never be able te recover fiom the effects of giobal warring. ] 4 All ite on-earth is st rsk because of global warring; [] 2 Look at the headings below. Listen again to the extract and number each heading in the order you hear the topics (1-5). Consequences C] 7 What governments shduid do Statistics [1] What wercain do: CJ Fight forsurvivat [] Uniti Focus on. signposts ite the conect function (@-€) neve to each word or expression, For instance [6] Moreover [] in-adeition C] For exarnple L] To tlustrate this C] This is why ow CI Therefore [ also CI) 4 to-emplain consequences & togivean example © to list several points 6s (Ugo Good morning; everyone: Listening - Note taking €82 Listen again to the Consequences section of the talk, ‘Compare the notes made by two students. = lorge's notes Gynthia's notes er, Cansnainmees $ 1 Tee fieiets mettitg (Greenland Thebarton, sen. fewel cea) 2 Alerting — ators meer ZL eter aoe ‘Tren Greenland and frrtarctica is melting faster than aruone ha precictea Sea levels wil cue = up 40 am wetien 2. Heat wae: —~ deaiiste wilh Fes) Focaing wil affect millons of people. ving on: wraps Rat D> milion shark. coast lll have. +o move, 200,008 aye Sonn die Heart waves moce common, people uyng frorh | heat / wild fren Caused by acu conditions) Severe aroights - crepe fail - starvation, Hist a few ypars / recent atu up to 900,000 people: 8 YEAM wil die (hot counting Impact on animals, bids and fet). 2 Whose notes do you think are better? Why? 3 #83 Listen again to the What we can de section only. Write notes under each heading. 2 HU @ work and smuay ‘1 When giving an oral nary of | peak our Trout nd a" ora summary of talk you — s2y the important words slowly and caeflly ‘a state the topic Listen to’ these examples. For each exarnple, 'b: review the key points iow the spéaker draws attention to the ‘© give your opinion pons. Tick ¥ your answers, palin Tae Look at these expressions you can use. Match each expression with a function (ac). | think the most interesting part was. [=] ‘Something | didn’t agree with was C] ‘Basically, itwes about L] Thay sad aed / wed tC) sosecon sete geerenettt “Seeakent 5 audesatpt on ’ pose 98 ond undene he wands are peste 2 ‘ng no a friend asks you ab leu tts Hears lecturer emphasizes, using your notes to help you.

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