Tài liệu ôn Listening cho cho người mới bắt đầu A1 A2. Đầu tiên phải nói là Beginner có nhiều dạng, có những bạn chả biết gì luôn, có bạn thì biết 1 ít… (do cô phân thành 3 level nên cứ xét rộng nhé các bạn). Vậy, chúng ta cứ bắt đầu với những bạn chưa biết gì luôn, các bạn cũng có thể xem là mình chưa biết gì để học cũng được nhé
Listening: A1 A request from your boss Listen to some requests from a manager to practise and improve your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task first Then listen to the audio and the exercises Preparation task Write the sentences in the correct group There’s no hurry It’s important Take your time Do it when you have time Do this first This is a priority Urgent Not urgent Tasks Task Match the beginnings and endings of the phrases the customer a meeting room to the meeting to the customer a report a presentation send an email …………………………………………… visit …………………………………………… reserve …………………………………………… invite people …………………………………………… write …………………………………………… give …………………………………………… © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Task Write a number (1–4) to put the tasks in order of priority Visit the customer Send an email to the customer Reserve a meeting room Invite people to the meeting Discussion Do you sometimes help other people with their work? What you for them? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Transcript Susanne: Hi, Mario Can you help me prepare some things for the next month? Mario: OK, sure What can I help you with? Susanne: I need to visit the customer in Germany It's important Mario: What can I to help? Susanne: Can you send an email to the customer? Ask them when I can visit them next week Please this first It's a priority and very urgent Mario: Right I'll it today Susanne: Thanks This next task is also important Can you invite everyone to the next team meeting? Mario: Yes, I will Susanne: But first you need to book a meeting room After that, please send everyone an email about it Mario: Yes, of course Susanne: And finally, can you write a short report about our new project? I have to give a presentation to our managers next month Please it when you have time – sometime in the next two or three weeks It's not too urgent Mario: Sure, no problem I can it this week Susanne: There's no hurry Take your time © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Listening: A1 A voicemail message Listen to a voicemail message and answer the questions to practise your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task first Then listen to the audio and the exercises Preparation task Match the definitions (a–h) with the words or symbols (1–8) Words/Symbols Definitions a b c d e f g h …… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… a colleague _ an office a brochure products the price @ things a company makes and sells someone you work with a place where people work at desks underscore the amount of money you pay for something at hyphen (or ‘dash’) a small book with information about a product Tasks Task Choose the best answer John works at Old Time Toys a Yes b No Marina wants … a product information, a brochure and prices b to call John again later Marina’s number is … a 0208 6557621 b 0208 6656721 Marina’s email address is … a marina.silva@oldtime_toys.com b marina.silva@oldtime-toys.com © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Task Write a number (1–6) to put the actions in the order they are mentioned Marina says that she needs some product information Marina introduces herself Marina leaves her email address Marina says how she got John’s phone number Marina asks for a brochure and prices Marina asks John to call her back Discussion Do you ever make phone calls or leave voicemail messages in English? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Transcript John: Hi, this is John Thanks for calling I’m not here at the moment, so please leave a message and I’ll call you back Marina: Hi, John, this is Marina Silva calling from Old Time Toys Your colleague Alex gave me your phone number She said you can help me I need some information on your new products Could you please call me when you are back in the office? My phone number is 0-2-0-8, 6-5-5-7-6-2-1 Also, can you please email me your new brochure and information about your prices? My email address is Marina, that’s M-A-R-I-N-A, dot Silva, that’s S-I-L-V-A, at O-L-D-T-I-M-E hyphen toys dot com Thanks a lot I look forward to hearing from you © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Listening: A1 Booking a table Listen to someone booking a table in a restaurant to practise and improve your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task first Then listen to the audio and the exercises Preparation task Put the times in the correct group Half past eight Half eight Eight Eight thirty Eight o’clock Seven thirty 7.30 8.00 8.30 Tasks Task Choose the best answer When is the table booked for? a Tonight b Tomorrow morning c Tomorrow night When the woman says, ‘About eight, eight thirty’, what does she mean? a At eight o’clock b At half past eight c Between eight o’clock and half past eight © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish What time is the first booking? a 7.30 b 8.30 c 9.00 How you spell the person’s name? a Jamei b Jamie c Janie Where will the table be now? a By the door b Close to the kitchen c In the corner What time is the new booking? a 6.00 b 7.30 c 8.00 Task Write a number (1–6) to put the questions in the same order as the telephone calls Is it possible to change the time? What time would you like? How many people is it for? Can I make it for six people? Can I book a table for tomorrow night? Is eight OK for you? Discussion What’s your favourite kind of restaurant? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Transcript Staff: Hello, Gino’s Jamie: Hi Can I book a table for tomorrow night, please? Staff: How many people is it for? Jamie: Four Staff: And what time would you like? Jamie: About eight, eight thirty, please? Staff: Let’s see We’re pretty busy tomorrow, so I can half past seven, or nine Jamie: Oh OK, then Half seven, please Staff: And what name is it? Jamie: Jamie Staff: J-A- ? Jamie: M-I-E Staff: OK, so that’s a table for four at half past seven tomorrow evening Jamie: Great Thanks! Bye Staff: Bye …………………………………………………………………………………………… Staff: Hello, Gino’s Jamie: Hi, I called earlier to book a table for four and I was wondering if I can make it for six instead? Staff: What name was it? Jamie: It’s Jamie Staff: Table for four At half past seven So you want to change it to six o’clock? Jamie: No, sorry Can I make it for six people? Staff: Oh, I see Sorry! That shouldn’t be a problem I can move you to a bigger table but it will be nearer the kitchen Is that OK? Jamie: No problem Is it possible to change the time as well? Make it a little bit later? Staff: Ah yeah, we can Is eight OK for you? Jamie: Perfect, thanks! Staff: Lovely See you tomorrow, then Jamie: Thanks! Bye! © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Listening: A1 Business cards Listen to four people talk about their jobs to practise and improve your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task first Then listen to the audio and the exercises Preparation task Match the definitions (a–h) with the vocabulary (1–8) Vocabulary Definition a b c d e f g h …… lead programmer …… a manager …… an intern …… Ltd …… a director …… a temporary job …… a doctorate …… medical equipment a person who works in a job to get experience machines that doctors use a job that is not for a long time the main programmer a person who leads other people in a company the highest level of university education the person at the top of a company ‘Limited’, a kind of company that has private owners Reading text: Business cards Dr Peter Miller Sales Director DX Medical Equipment Ltd Alessandro Rossi Lead Programmer *Space10 Designs* Megumi Tanaka >> Product Manager >>> Global Engineering Consults Andres Mulligan Jr Intern, R&D team MaXtin Ltd © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 10 Task Circle the best answer She is having a party for a her family b her very good friends c everybody at work The party is at a the swimming pool at her house b her cousin’s house c work To get to the party, drive a straight on Forest Road b right on Forest Road c left on Forest Road The motorway exit you need is a 3A b 13A c 30A The house is the first big house a on the right b on the left c down at the end of the road If you go by public transport, take … a bus 18 to Brownsville b bus 80 to Forest Road c bus 80 to Brownsville The woman received the birthday card a this morning b last night c yesterday morning © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 30 If you take a bus, a you can walk from the town to the house b somebody will drive you from the town to the house c there is a bus stop outside the house Discussion Is it easy to get lost in your town? Have you ever given directions to a visitor? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 31 Transcript Automated message: You have two new messages Message number one, received today at 3.45 p.m Hi, it’s me How’s it going? I guess you’re at work and you don’t have your phone on, right? First of all, thank you, THANK YOU for the birthday card and message I received it this morning That’s so nice of you I’m organising a little party for my birthday It’s nothing very big – only a few of my best and closest friends That means you too! We’re going to have it at my cousin’s house She lives in the countryside in a nice big house with a swimming pool I’d love to see you there It’s going to be this Friday I’ll send you the instructions on how to get there later, OK? Anyway, have fun at work Don’t work too hard, OK? Talk soon Automated message: You have two new messages Message number two, received today at 5.15 p.m Aw, you’re still not answering your phone! OK, here are the instructions to get to my cousin’s house for the party Are you going to take your car? If you take the car, drive straight on Forest Road until you get to the motorway Drive past Brownsville and take exit 13A That’s 13A You drive down the road there and turn left It’s the first big house on the right OK? If you’re taking a bus, you can get the number 80 to Brownsville Call me when you get there and somebody can pick you up in a car I can’t wait This is going to be so great! © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 32 Listening: A2 Changing a meeting time Listen to two colleagues arranging a meeting to practise and improve your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task first Then listen to the audio and the exercises Preparation task Match the definitions (a–f) with the phrases (1–6) Phrases Definitions a b c d e f …… to cancel a meeting …… to confirm a meeting …… to bring a meeting forward …… to postpone a meeting …… to move a meeting …… to accept an invitation to a meeting to change the time or date of a meeting to have a meeting at a later time or date to have a meeting at an earlier time or date to say that a meeting will happen to say that you will go to a meeting to decide that a meeting will not take place Tasks Task Circle the sentence that is correct The meeting time a The meeting was first planned for a.m b The meeting was first planned for 11 a.m c The meeting was first planned for p.m Moving the meeting a Lucy wants to cancel the meeting b Lucy wants to bring the meeting forward c Lucy wants to postpone the meeting The new meeting time a The new meeting time is a.m b The new meeting time is 11 a.m c The new meeting time is p.m © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 33 The agenda a Anna has already sent the agenda b Anna is sending the agenda now c Anna will send the agenda later Lucy’s presentation a Lucy is nervous about her presentation b Lucy is looking forward to her presentation c Lucy isn’t ready to give her presentation Telling the other people a Lucy will tell the others about the time change b Sven will tell the others about the time change c Anna will tell the others about the time change Task Complete the sentences with words from the box accept forward bring postpone agenda invitation cancel I sent an ……………………………… with the topics for the meeting Could we ……………………………… the meeting to a later date? Could we ……………………………… the meeting ……………………………… to an earlier time? The project has been stopped So we need to ……………………………… the meeting I’ll send a meeting ……………………………… with the time and place I’ll ……………………………… the invitation when I get it Discussion What meetings you have to go to? How you arrange them? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 34 Transcript Lucy: Hi, Anna Do you have a minute to talk about the meeting next Tuesday? Anna: Sure We said 11, didn’t we? Lucy: Yeah, we did But I have a bit of a problem with the time Would it be possible to move it? Anna: Oh, I see We could postpone it to the afternoon, to p.m., for example Or bring it forward to earlier in the morning What would suit you? Lucy: Could we make it o’clock? That would really help me I have another important meeting in the central office at 12 Anna: No problem It’s important you’re there Lucy: Thanks a lot, Anna Anna: Do you need help with any preparation? Did you get the agenda I sent out? Lucy: Yes, I did And no, that’s all fine, thanks My report is ready and I’m looking forward to presenting it Anna: Great Lucy: I can tell Sven about the time change I’ll see him later Anna: Don’t worry about telling Sven I’ll send an email to everyone to confirm the time has changed and with an updated meeting invite Lucy: Great Thanks, Anna Anna: OK I’m happy that works for you We really need you there and it’s good we don’t have to cancel it Lucy: See you then Have a good weekend in the meantime Anna: You too © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 35 Listening: A2 Missing a class Listen to a student explain why she can’t come to class to practise and improve your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task first Then listen to the audio and the exercises Preparation task Complete the phrases with words from the box links appointment know assignment test term a doctor’s ……………………………… a homework ……………………………… to let someone ……………………………… to post ……………………………… online a practice ……………………………… a mid-……………………………… exam Tasks Task Circle the best answer Diana can’t come to class because … a she has a different class b she has a mid-term exam c she has a doctor’s appointment For homework, she has to read … a chapters 17, 18, 19 and 20 b chapters 17, 19 and 20 c chapters 17 and 20 © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 36 The articles and video are available … a online b via email c in the library The deadline for the homework is … a Wednesday b Friday c Sunday The teacher can give Diana the practice test … a on Friday b by email c after the mid-term exam The office needs … a a note from the doctor b an email from Diana c the mid-term exam Task Put the words and phrases in order to make sentences but sorry Can me to I to class give chapters 17 should links the the practice do? post you I I’m can’t come the homework read 20 you You need assignment? to What I’ll give online I can test Discussion Do you have a lot of homework? What kind of homework you like? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 37 Transcript Student: Excuse me, Ms Henderson? Teacher: Yes, Diana How can I help you? Student: I’m sorry, but I can’t come to class next Wednesday I have a doctor’s appointment Teacher: OK Thanks for letting me know Student: Is there anything to at home? Teacher: Let me just check my notebook OK, first of all … you need to read chapters 17, 19 and 20 in the book There are also some articles and a video to watch – those are online I’ll post the links online in the usual place Student: Chapters 17 to 20 Teacher: Yes, except chapter 18 Chapters 17, 19 and 20 Student: Ah, OK Um is there a deadline? Teacher: Yes, this Friday But there’s something else I was going to give you all a practice test Student: A practice test? Teacher: Yes, to help people prepare for the mid-term exam Student: Ah All right Teacher: Don’t worry, I can send you the practice test by email on Wednesday Can you send it to me before Friday? Student: Sure, no problem Teacher: And don’t forget to bring a certificate from the doctor to the office Student: Thanks, Ms Henderson! I’ll that Teacher: You’re welcome, Diana Take care © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 38 Listening: A2 Understanding an explanation Listen to a professor’s explanation to practise and improve your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task first Then listen to the audio and the exercises Preparation task Match the definitions (a–f) with the vocabulary (1–6) Vocabulary Definitions a a series of related numbers in a particular order b a formal talk given to a group of people, especially at university c a period in European history, approximately between the years 500 and 1500 d the study of lines, angles and surfaces in mathematics e a person who studies or teaches mathematics f found in many places …… a lecture …… geometry …… a sequence …… common …… the Middle Ages …… mathematician Tasks Task Circle the correct answer The professor says there … a are lots of questions b is only one question c are no questions Fibonacci was … a from central England b the first in a sequence of scientists c a mathematician © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 39 What is the next number in this Fibonacci sequence: 1, 2, 3, 5, … a b c What does the professor say about Fibonacci numbers? a They are common b They are uncommon c They are very difficult to understand What does the professor promise? a To explain better b To bring examples to next class c To include this in the exam Task Put the words in order to make sentences not about the understand get it I does explain Let it works have know? Does sure I’m don’t don’t mean? sequence I What Fibonacci me how is anybody to want This question? you a What Discussion What was the last lecture you went to about? Did the professor explain it clearly? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 40 Transcript Professor: OK, before we continue, does anybody have a question? Oh, lots of questions, I see OK, we’ll go one at a time Yes? Student: Thank you You talked about Fibonacci numbers in the lecture Sorry, I don’t understand Can you explain? Professor: Of course What you want to know? Student: OK … I hope this isn’t a silly question, but what does Fibonacci actually mean? Professor: No question is ever silly – it’s always good to ask OK, it’s the name of a person Fibonacci was a European mathematician in the Middle Ages Student: Ah, OK Thanks So, we know he was a person, but what are the Fibonacci numbers? I don’t get it Professor: The Fibonacci numbers are a sequence of numbers They go 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, and so on Do you see the sequence? Do you see how it works? Student: I’m not sure Professor: OK This is how it works The first number is 1, then again, then The third number is the first number plus the second number The fourth number is the second number plus the third number: plus is The fifth number is the third number, 2, plus the fourth number, So the fifth number in a Fibonacci sequence is Student: Ah! I think I understand now But what about their importance? You said these were very important Professor: Yes, let me explain This sequence of numbers is important because we see it in many things Fibonacci numbers are common in geometry, they are common in nature, for example in plants We see the sequence everywhere Student: Could you give us some more examples? Professor: OK well, we don’t have time right now but I can bring more examples in for next class, OK? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 41 Listening: A2 Who’s who in the office Listen to two people talking about the people in their office to practise and improve your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task first Then listen to the audio and the exercises Preparation task Match the definitions (a–f) with the vocabulary (1–6) Vocabulary Definition a b c d e f …… to deal with …… a printer …… a colleague …… IT systems …… a department …… management a person you work with a part of a company or organisation controlling and organising something a machine for printing documents, photos, etc information technology systems to something about (a particular problem or situation) Tasks Task Are the sentences true or false? Jani is new in the department Luciana has short, dark, hair The guy on the phone is called Ian Maria is responsible for the new orders Yuki should write everything down Sebastian works in communications © 2019 British Council Answer True True True True True True False False False False False False www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 42 Task Match the endings (a–f) with the beginnings (1–6) of the sentences Beginning Ending a is the marketing director b can get Yuki email access c will introduce herself to Sebastian later d is responsible for information technology systems e order management f will be working with Yuki …… The first people they see …… The woman in the purple dress …… The man in the green shirt …… Maria …… Yuki …… Sebastian Discussion Can you describe your colleagues? What they look like and what they do? © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 43 Transcript Jani: Welcome to the department, Yuki Let me show you around and tell you about your new colleagues I’ll introduce you to them all later Yuki: Great Thanks So, who are those people over there? Jani: That’s the order management team Luciana deals with the new orders She’s the one with short, dark hair Yuki: In the purple dress? Jani: Yeah, that’s right You’ll probably work closely with her while you are learning about our ordering process Yuki: Got it, thanks And who’s that over there? The guy who’s on the phone? Jani: Oh, you mean the one by the window? In the green shirt? Ah, that’s Ian He’s the marketing director And that’s Maria beside him She’s responsible for the internal IT systems Yuki: OK, I’ll try to remember all of this I should probably be taking notes! Jani: Don’t worry about it For now it’s just good to put some faces to names Yuki: OK, great – and who I talk to about setting up my mobile phone with email access? Is that also Maria? Jani: No, you need to talk to Sebastian who works in communications He can help you That’s him over there, next to the printer Yuki: Thanks I’ll introduce myself to him later © 2019 British Council www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish 44 ... www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Listening: A1 A voicemail message Listen to a voicemail message and answer the questions to practise your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task... www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Listening: A1 Booking a table Listen to someone booking a table in a restaurant to practise and improve your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation... www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish Listening: A1 Business cards Listen to four people talk about their jobs to practise and improve your listening skills Before listening Do the preparation task