LISTENING: EVOLUTION

LISTENING GAP FILL

I (1)______________________ evolution when I was about ten years old. I remember it clearly. I
thought (2)______________________ . My mind was full of images of strange creatures crawling out
of a green, (3)______________________ . Fish that had somehow developed legs and the ability to
(4)______________________ . Then these creatures turned into all kinds of animals. All the books I
read said we (5)______________________ . Scientists are still not sure how. Theres
(6)______________________ . When I think about it now, (7)______________________ evolution is
a clever concept. The man who thought of it, Charles Darwin, said nature is all about the survival
(8)______________________ . Only the strongest (9)______________________ . We are still
evolving. Scientists believe we will look quite different a million years from now. I
(10)______________________ look like.

LISTENING: EVOLUTION

THE TAPESCRIPT
I learnt all about evolution when I was about ten years old. I remember it
clearly. I thought it was amazing. My mind was full of images of strange
creatures crawling out of a green, soupy lake. Fish that had somehow
developed legs and the ability to breathe air. Then these creatures turned into
all kinds of animals. All the books I read said we came from apes. Scientists
are still not sure how. Theres a missing link. When I think about it now, the
theory of evolution is a clever concept. The man who thought of it, Charles
Darwin, said nature is all about the survival of the fittest. Only the strongest
species survive. We are still evolving. Scientists believe we will look quite
different a million years from now. I wonder what well look like.

Talking Task
Come up with two questions about evolution and ask your classmates about it. Collect the questions
from the other students.

Write an article for a local magazine with the title 'Is there Evidence of Evolution?'. Tell about
rather you believe there is evidence or not of evolution and write an article (150 180 words)
defending the your thoughts on the matter.
You should plan your review before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and
make some notes to help you in this box:

Speaking - Evolution

Speaking Questions
1. What is evolution?
2. How did humans evolve?
3. Is evolution a random process?
4. Are species related?
5. Why does some species survive while others go extinct?
6. Who was Charles Darwin?
7. How long does evolution take?
8. Does the fossil record tell us the whole story

Speaking Dialogue
1. I am not sure that evolution is real.
2. My cousin believe that we evolved from monkies and he wants to have a monkey for that
reason. I don't think it is a good idea.
3. I believe in evolution and my friend believes in religion. We never come to an agreement.

LISTENING: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

LISTENING GAP FILL

(1)____________________ impressions count. What do you think? Can you understand
(2)____________________ someone from the very first time you see them or meet them? I think Im
good (3)____________________ someones character from the first time I set eyes on them. Its easy
to understand (4)____________________ is my kind of person. First impressions
(5)____________________ when you meet someone important. If you have a job interview, its very
important to (6)____________________ first impression. The interviewer can
(7)____________________ like you as soon as you walk through the door. Are you
(8)____________________ ? Do you look happy? Do (9)____________________ interviewer? All
these things are important. I also think first impressions count when you meet your
(10)____________________ .

LISTENING: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

THE TAPESCRIPT
People say first impressions count. What do you think? Can you understand a
lot about someone from the very first time you see them or meet them? I think
Im good at judging someones character from the first time I set eyes on
them. Its easy to understand if the person is my kind of person. First
impressions count most when you meet someone important. If you have a job
interview, its very important to give a good first impression. The interviewer
can decide if they like you as soon as you walk through the door. Are you
well-dressed? Do you look happy? Do you greet the interviewer? All these
things are important. I also think first impressions count when you meet your
future in-laws.

Talking Task
Come up with two questions about evolution and ask your classmates about it. Collect the questions
from the other students.

Write an article for a local magazine with the title 'Meeting Somebody for the First time'. Tell
about how to make a good first impression and write an article (150 180 words) about the
different aspects of first impressions.
You should plan your review before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and
make some notes to help you in this box:

Speaking - FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Speaking Questions
1. What are the best ways to make good first impressions?
2. Do you make first impressions based on what people wear?
3. What first impression are you trying to make with your clothes?
4. In what jobs do people have to make very quick decisions based on first impressions?
5. When and where did you meet most of your friends for the first time?
6. What have your parents tell you about first impressions?
7. Have you ever made a bad first impression?
8. What are things that people do that make a bad impression and you dislike it?

Speaking Dialogue
1. My friend has an interview and wants to make a good first impression.
2. My uncle has a problem. His next door neighbour always comes home late and puts on the
music, has loud parties and slams the front door constantly. He is unsure how to resolve the
problem.
3. My sister says that her mother-in-law doesn't like her because she got a bad first impression and
doesn't know what to do to resolve it.

LISTENING: TRANSPORTATION

LISTENING GAP FILL

Transportation (1)___________________ a lot in the past 100 years. When you think about
(2)___________________ of our life, transportation is (3)___________________ as it was years ago.
OK, cars, trains and airplanes are faster, but theyre not so different than they were
(4)___________________. Take airplanes, for example. I think air (5)___________________. Fifty
years ago, (6)___________________ and were given great service. Today, you are
(7)___________________. And look at cars. The cars from fifty years ago look nicer than todays ones.
They still had four wheels, (8)___________________ a steering wheel. I think transportation will
really only (9)___________________ more personal. Im waiting for (10)___________________
mini-copter.

LISTENING: TRANSPORTATION

THE TRANSCRIPT
Transportation hasnt really changed a lot in the past 100 years. When you think about changes in
other areas of our life, transportation is pretty much the same as it was years ago. OK, cars, trains
and airplanes are faster, but theyre not so different than they were 50 years ago. Take airplanes, for
example. I think air travel has got worse. Fifty years ago, people flew and were given great service.
Today, you are like sardines in a can. And look at cars. The cars from fifty years ago look nicer than
todays ones. They still had four wheels, used petrol and had a steering wheel. I think transportation
will really only change when it becomes more personal. Im waiting for my own jet pack of minicopter.

Talking Task
Come up with two questions about evolution and ask your classmates about it. Collect the questions
from the other students.

Write an article for a local magazine with the title 'The Evolution of Transportation'. Tell about
how transportation has changed over the years and write an article (150 180 words) about the
different types of transportantions and their changes.
You should plan your review before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and
make some notes to help you in this box:

Speaking - Transportation

Speaking Questions
1. What sort of transportation is most harmful to the environment in your opinion?
2. How has transportation changed since your parents were children?
3. In your opinion, what is the best sort of transportation to take?
4. Do you often use public transportation? Why or why not?
5. Do you think we ought to be obligated to drive elctric and solar power vehicles?
6. If public transportation were free, would you use it more? Would this be a good or bad thing
for society?
7. Do you feel safe when you use public transportation?
8. What do you think is the most dangerous transportantion in your country?

Speaking Dialogue
1. My brother is unsure rather to by a new car and take out a car loan or if he should buy a used
car with the 5,500 euros that he has saved.
2. My cousin has to travel to work everyday, and she is unsure how she shold travel. It is a long
commute and she is deciding between the car or the train.
3. My friend thinks everybody should give up using cars and ride bicycles because their better for
the environment. I am not sure I completely agree with him.

LISTENING: CHICKENS

LISTENING GAP FILL

Chickens are so important (1)________________ because they are (2)________________ our diet.
Every country has so many chicken dishes, and eggs are (3)________________ common foods around.
Chickens are also cute. Well, chickens arent, but chicks are - cute, fluffy chicks that
(4)________________ aaahh. Its strange though that the word chicken is (5)________________
English idioms. When I was at high school, you couldnt chicken out to not do something because
(6)________________. Things are different today - Im no spring chicken (that means
(7)________________) so no one calls me a chicken any more. I work now - as a teacher. I get chicken
feed (8)(____________) but I like my job. I plan (9)________________ Im 50, but Im not going to
count my chickens before theyre hatched. This means I (10)________________ until I have enough
money.

LISTENING: CHICKENS

THE TRANSCRIPT
Chickens are so important to many of us because they are a major part of our diet. Every country has
so many chicken dishes, and eggs are one of the most common foods around. Chickens are also cute.
Well, chickens arent, but chicks are - cute, fluffy chicks that make everyone go aaahh. Its strange
though that the word chicken is used in so many English idioms. When I was at high school, you
couldnt chicken out to not do something because of being scared. Things are different today - Im
no spring chicken (that means Im no longer young) so no one calls me a chicken any more. I work
now - as a teacher. I get chicken feed (low wages) but I like my job. I plan to retire before Im 50, but
Im not going to count my chickens before theyre hatched. This means I wont quit working until I
have enough money.

Talking Task
Come up with two questions about evolution and ask your classmates about it. Collect the questions
from the other students.

Write an article for a local magazine with the title 'Crime Where I live'. Tell about the crime in
the area that you live and write an article (150 180 words) about the different types of crimes
and some possible solutions.
You should plan your review before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and
make some notes to help you in this box:

Speaking - Chickens

Speaking Questions
1. Do you like to know which poultry farm the eggs you buy come from?
2. What do you think about having eggs as a part of your typical diet?
3. What do you think about having chicken as a part of your typical diet?
4. Have you ever seen a live chicken? Tell when.
5. Do you worry about diseases you can get from eggs?
6. Do you eat chicken often in your diet? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever had a chicken as a pet? Why or why not?
8. How do you like to eat your eggs. Why in that form compared to others?
9. What have you eaten in the past few days that have contained eggs?

Speaking Dialogue
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