Listening



 Going To
Year One

Read the sentences that were taken from or about the segment from the movie Year One. Decide the reason the verb to be going to is used and write A or B in the box.


A
B
To refer to our plans and intentions: We're going to move to London next year. (= the plan is in our minds now.)
B. To make predictions based on present evidence: Look at those clouds - it's going to pour with rain! (= It's clear from what I can see now.)




1. I'm going to change my head.


2. I'm going to eat the forbidden fruit.

3. Eating a fruit is not going to change your entire life.


4. He's going to ask some questions to test if his friend got more intelligent.


5. The snake is going to constrict him.


6. The snake is going to eat him. ( )

7. He's going to die a virgin. ( )

8. I'm going to go eat more fruit. ( )

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  • How did he do on the test?


    •             A) Well B)Average C) Badly
            

  • What is the best recipe for success?
    A) Work hard B) Be intuitive C) Make important contacts




  • Why did they not go to the store?
    A) They got lost. B) They didn't want to go. C) They didn't have enough time.




  • In which case would an agreement be possible?
    A) If he improves his offer B) If he changes his mind. C) If they accept his offer.





  • What must you finish before you go out tonight?
    A) Homework B) Housework C) Dinner


  • In which case will I not accompany you?
    A) If Rob doesn't come. B) If Rob comes. C) If you are robbed.



  • Why was it not a good idea to go to Rome?
    A) Because the flight was too expensive. B) Because costs in Rome were too expensive. C) Because Rome is a dirty city.


  • Which sport does he enjoy?
    A) Tennis B) Chess C) Both


  • What could change the improving value of stocks?
    A) a low inflation rate B) a very high inflation rate C) the value of the dollar


  • Are you sure of the outcome in this situation?
    A) No B) Yes C) Maybe


    • Listen for the number in each sentence.

    1. Current research shows that  Americans stop smoking each year.
    2. Could you give Jack a call at ?
    3. We're thinking about getting a house. Currently, the average mortgage is about 
    4.  new jobs have been created in the high tech sector over the past years.
    5. Jane is celebrating her thirtieth birthday next monday!
    6.  of all Americans eat a hamburger at least once a week.
    7. The density of hydrogen is  in that compound.
    8. So, what time shall we get together next week? What do you say if meet for lunch at a .
    9. Statistics show that flossing  a day can greatly improve general dental hygiene.
    10. Wall Street closed up .
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    Movies


  • Are you influenced by TV advertising?

  • If so, then how are you influenced?

  • Do TV commercials attempt to appeal to people’s logic or to their emotions?

  • Is watching TV is a constructive activity, or is it more a waste of time?

    • Let's see some commercials

  • What product are they advertising?

  • What message is portrayed?











    • Being Bilingual Boosts Brainpower (4th May, 2012)


    1. TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if  a-h  below are true (T) or false (F).
    a.A university said bilingual people have more powerful brains.T / F
    b.Researchers say studying languages increases our ability to focus.T / F
    c.Listening to other languages activates a newly-found part of the brain.T / F
    d.The researchers say bilingualism enhances attention and memory.T / F
    e.The study says bilingual people are better at crossword puzzles.T / F
    f.Researchers say good things come automatically with bilingualism.T / F
    g.The researchers said bilinguals are good at juggling different objects.T / F
    h.A professor said bilinguals totally ignore irrelevant sounds.T / F

    2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.
    1.evidencea.especially
    2investigatedb.triggers
    3.enhancesc.advantageous
    4.activatesd.proof
    5.anciente.intelligent
    6.beneficialf.boosts
    7.sharpg.deals with
    8.dualh.inquired into
    9.particularlyi.twin
    10.jugglesj.old

    3. PHRASE MATCH:  (Sometimes more than one choice is possible.)
    1.biologicala.part of the brain
    2how bilingualismb.irrelevant sounds
    3.attentionc.to attention
    4.an ancientd.for the brain
    5.real consequences when it comese.sharp
    6.so beneficialf.linguistic input
    7.keep their mindsg.evidence
    8.She said bilinguals wereh.span
    9.The bilingual jugglesi.better listeners
    10.relevant versusj.affects the brain


    March 28


    Are the following statements True (correct) or False (wrong)?
    1Besty is his wife.
     True
     False
    2Rick has family in Mexico.
     True
     False
    3Rick has 3 siblings.
     True
     False
    4Freddie has a son.
     True
     False
    5How old is Rick's niece?
     two
     three
     four


    March 21, 2012

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