Unit 5. Illiteracy

Unit 5: Iliteracy  Part C: Listening I Before you listen: New words To set realistic goal: Be centered on = focus on View (n) = opinion To give some input into sth= to have a say Mutual respect (n): self-respect (n): Maturity (n): Academic (a): Performance (n):              Listen and repeat Effective: [i'fektiv] Maturity: mə'tjuəriti Weakness: ['wi:knis] Performance: [pə'fɔ:məns] Self-respect: [,self ri'spekt] Academic: [,ækə'demik] Perth: Western Australia: To set realistic goal: Be centred on View (n): To give some input into sth: Mutual respect (n): II While you listen: You are going to listen about the results of a school survey carried out in Perth, Western Australia The school asked students what makes an effective school 1 Task 1: Choose A, B, C or D The students were asked to…… What makes an effective school A Express their attitudes towards B Deliver speeches on C Exchange their ideas on D Give their opinions on Most of the students thought they should be encouraged to…… for their own learning A Develop new styles B Set realistic goals C Develop their strategies D Consult their teachers About… of the students expected their teachers to be motivated and interested in what they are doing A 80 percent (%) B 55 percent C 60 percent D 100 percent Nearly all the students believed that learning should focus on…… A The importance of life B The importance of skills C Importance of life skills D Important communication skills The students were asked to…… What makes an effective school A Express their attitudes towards B Deliver speeches on C Exchange their ideas on D Give their opinions on Most of the students thought they should be encouraged to…… for their own learning A Develop new styles B Set realistic goals C Develop their strategies D Consult their teachers About… of the students expected their teachers to be motivated and interested in what they are doing A 80 percent (%) B 55 percent C 60 percent D 100 percent Nearly all the students believed that learning should focus on…… A The importance of life B The importance of skills C Important life skills D Important communication skills Task 2: Comprehension questions Where did the survey take place? What percentage of the students felt mutual respect was essential for effective learning to take place? What did the older students feel? Where did the survey take place? In Perth, Western Australia What percentage of the students felt mutual respect was essential for effective learning to take place? 80% What did the older students feel? They felt that they should be allowed to give some input into school decision making III After you listen: Find out factors which can make an effective school listed in the listening passage Choose one out of factors to discuss why it can make an effective school Good teachers and textbook A say in school decision Mutual respect effective school Learning centered on life skills Realistic goal Thank you for your attention! .. .Unit 5: Iliteracy  Part C: Listening I Before you listen: New words To set realistic goal: Be centered