Seminar #1 listening part 1 form completion & multiple choice
- 1. Topic: Starting somewhere new Seminar # 1 Listening section1: Joining an international social club - Table completion - Multiple choice
- 2. Lesson 1 Starting off 1. Work in small groups6 match the reasons for studying in a different country (a-d) with the photos (1-4). a. To get internationally recognized qualifications b. To learn a foreign language c. To experience living in a different culture d. To make friends with people from other countries
- 3. 2. Now discuss these questions. • Which reason for studying abroad would be the most important for you? • What other reasons do people have for studying abroad?
- 5. Exam information • You hear a conversation between two people on a social or practical topic. • In this section only, you are given an example at beginning. • You write your answer s on the question paper while listen.
- 6. Exercise 1 Work in pairs. You are going to hear a conversation with a woman who wants to join an international social club. Before you listen, look at the advert below. • What is an international social club? • Would you enjoy being a member? Why?/Why not?
- 7. Meet people from around the world at the International Social Club! We organize events for people from different countries to meet and share ideas and experiences. If you want to widen your horizons by meeting people of different nationalities in a social atmosphere, click here to join.
- 8. Exercise 2 Work in pairs. Read Question 1-5 in this Listening task. Decide what information you will need for each gap; for example, which answers might need members? Which might need the name of activity?
- 9. Questions 1-5 • Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
- 10. Form completion • While you read the questions, think what type of information you need for each gap. • You will often hear someone spell a name or say a number. Make sure you know how to say letters and numbers in English. • Write numbers as figures, not words Exam advise
- 11. Exercise 4 Read Questions 6-10. Underline the key idea in each question. Questions 6-10 Choose the correct letter A,B or C. 6. According to Don, what might be a problem for Jenny? A her accent B talking to her colleagues C understanding local people
- 12. 7. How many members does the club have now? A 30 B 50 C 80 8. How often does the club meet? A once a week B once every two week C once a month
- 13. 9. What is the club’s most frequent type of activity? A talk B visit C meal 10. The main purpose of the club is to help members to A meet Australians B learn about life in Australia C enjoy themselves together
- 14. Exercise 5 Now listen and answer Questions 6-10. Multiple choice • Before you listen, underline the key idea in each question. • The correct answer is often expressed using different words from the words in the question. Exam advise
- 15. Exercise 6 Work in pairs. Imagine that you want to join the International Social Club. Take turns to interview each other to complete the form in Exercise 2.