Part two LISTENING ATTACK STRATEGIES
EXERCISE 1 1.Using What You Already Know
Directions: Now, listen to a short conversation between a student and counselor. Look at your list above as you listen. Circle all the words that you hear. Student: Excuse me. Counselor: yes?
Student: Do I need to make an appointment to register for an
ESL class?
Counselor: No, but you first have to take a placement test. Student: A test?
Counselor: We need to find out what your ESL level is. Student: Oh, okay. Where do I go to take the test?
Counselor: We will be giving the test tomorrow at 3 o’clock in
room 303.
Student: yes.
Counselor: Good, Now, let me give you some forms to fill out
so we can begin the registration process. Please write your name
and address here, and your ID number here.
Student: Okay. What do I write under teacher and section? Counselor: You can leave those blank. We’ll fill it in tomorrow.
EXERCISE 2 Directions: Now, listen to what they say. Student A: I didn’t really understand what Ms. Smith was saying
about the id, the superego and the ego.
Student B: Oh, that’s easy. Look here on page 53. The id is the
part of our personality that wants instant gratification. The ego tries to help the id get what it wants, but in a logical and practical way. The superego is like the personality’s police force. It monitors the id and the ego.
Student A: Oh, I think I’m getting it. You mean the id. ego and
superego are all part of our personality?
Student B: Right. They are all interacting.
Student A: Do you think we’ll need to give definitions?
Student B: I don’t know. We may just have to match the names
with the definitions. But we’d better study this some more just to be safe.
2. for the Main idea
Directions: listen to the conversation to find the main idea. The two
speakers have a problem. What is it? In the blank spaces, write down the main idea and any words that help you guess what the problem is.
A: I can’t believe it’s closed! I’ve got a class form 7 o’clock-10
o’clock. what am I going to do?
B: Well, these are some food machines in the Student Union. You
could always go these.
A: No way! I tried that once last semester and I got as sick as a
dog. There’s got to be something better.
B: Well, we can go down to Main Street. There are a couple of
place that I’m sure are open.
A: We’d never make it back in time. It’s already 6:40. I think I’ll
pass out if I don’t get something.
I came here right form work. I didn’t have time to stop by my apartment.
B: I think there’s a stand in front of Smith Hall. You can at least
get something warm there.
A: well, I guess we don’t have any other choice.
B: Yeah, it’s either the canteen or three hours of listening to your stomach growl!
3.Scanning for the important points
Directions: Listen to the speaker. When you hear the bell, circle the
important point.
Teacher: good evening class. Before we begin tonight’s lesson, I
want to remind you about next Thursday’s midterm. Remember to review chapters one through eight in the book. You will be responsible for knowing all of the information in the chapters plus all of the other topics we have discussed in class. This test will include multiple choice, True/False, and essay question. you will not be able to use any books, notes or dictionaries. (Bell sound)
Now, last week, I spoke about the importance of using note cards and visual aids to prepare your speeches. Tonight I’m going to talk about specific things that will help you with your speech delivery. Please take careful notes so you can use those techniques to improve your speech delivery.
The fist and perhaps the most important element of good speech
delivery is eye contact. It is extremely important, especially in the English-speaking world, to make eye contact with your entire audience. This may be very difficult for you if you come from a culture where making direct eye contact is a sign of disrespect. But, you really need to practice this skill until you are