English Lessons that Speak. Self-access learning and development. Lesson B10. QT

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	Phrases for presentations.
	Look at this list of phrases used in talks and presentations.
		Good morning / afternoon / evening . .
		I would like to talk about . . .
		I am going to outline . .
		I've divided my talk into 4 main sections . . .
		The first issue I would like to talk about . . .
		The next point is that . . . .
		The fourth issue is . . . .
		Let me move on to . . .
		I would like to highlight the fact that . . . .
		Finally, I would like to say that . . . .

Vocabulary.

	Below are a few words from the presentation. Listen to them, and then use your dictionary to find out what they mean.
		a profound impact
		ethical issues
		fiercely debated
		fairly
		curable
		reverse
		access
		willing
		challenging

A Presentation on 'Globalisation'.

	Listen to this presentation on globalisation, given by a 16 year old school pupil.
	As you listen, look at how the presentation phrases are used (in bold) to give order and structure to the talk.
	Use the presentation phrases in this lesson to give your own talk on a subject that interests you - in English of course!

	Lecturer:
	Good morning everyone.
	'The world is getting smaller every day'. We hear this type of expression more and more and talk about our planet becoming a 'global village' in which people of different countries and even continents can communicate with each other instantly.
	In this talk, I will outline just a few of the global issues of the new millennium and look at how many of the developments of the late 20th century could have both positive and negative impacts on societies.
	As I mentioned in my introduction, advances in communication and information technology (IT) have perhaps had one of the most profound impacts on today's world. For most of us, this can only be a positive development, but we mustn't forget that not everyone has access to IT. One increasing concern is that the social divide between the 'information rich' and the 'information poor' will increase. Technology such as the Internet also raises ethical debates, for example on censorship and intellectual property rights and of course, improved communications can be put to bad, as well as good use.
	The second world trend I would like to turn to is connected with the first; that of multi-national corporations and world finance. The role and power of such companies and the dangers of monopolies is being fiercely debated throughout the world. A major challenge to society today is to ensure that the production of such things as computer software and genetic technology is managed fairly for the benefit of all.
	The third area of rapid evolution I want to highlight is the development in the fields of health care and science. Today, doctors can perform tasks and detect illnesses, which would have seemed miraculous only a few decades ago. People in many countries have an increasingly long life expectancy and quality of life, and world populations are growing rapidly as a result. Yet some areas of the world cannot afford to pay, or do not have access to these developments due to war or poverty, and in these areas people still die of curable diseases.
	Finally, let me move on to a fourth global issue of our age, which in a way is a consequence of the previous point; that is the damaging effects on our environment. As a planet we have the technology and resources to stop or even reverse the negative effects of pollution and habitat loss. We have made important progress in our understanding and awareness of how our ecosystems operate and the effects we are having on them, but it seems to many people across the globe that we are not able or willing to act fast enough.
	To conclude, I would like to say that I feel that we are living in exciting and challenging times. The only thing we can be sure of is that the 21st century is likely to provide us with as many questions as it does answers.

Questions on the lecture.

Answer these 2 questions by choosing one of the 3 options:
	1. How many global issues does the lecturer talk about, three, four or five?
	2. Does the speaker give an optimistic, pessimistic or balanced view of life in the 21st century?
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Conversation: today's children.
	Listen to this brother and sister talking about the future and their children.
Alice:	How are Sam and James?
Mark:	Oh fine, but you know I was thinking this morning about what kind of world they're growing up in - I do worry sometimes.
Alice:	What do you mean? They'll probably have a brilliant life - things are much better than when we were kids. Think of how easy it is now to go globe trotting, and people now have lots more leisure time and flexible working patterns. And what about all the technology stuff - it's amazing!
Mark:	I'm glad you're so optimistic.
Alice:	Well of course I am! I wish I were a child now - our kids could easily live to be a hundred, fly to Mars, have intelligent computers, great health and a better standard of living than ever!
Mark:	Well, maybe if you've got money - but what about all the war, pollution, drugs, violence, things like that. And you know, not all this technology is good - I think it's quite scary! I worry that children these days are so insecure and distracted - they have so much choice and always want things now instead of working for things - but are they any happier? What about moral values?
Alice:	Oh Mark, what are you talking about? Remember when you were eight - all those clothes and toys you used to drag Mum and Dad round the shops for? We were just as bad as our lot are now, but we haven't turned out so bad have we?
Mark:	Yes, you're right. I think I've forgotten what it's like to be young!

Useful phrases:

	Listen to these useful phrases from the conversation. Practise saying them until they sound right.
		I was thinking this morning . . .
		What do you mean?
		Think of how easy it is . . . .
		I wish I were . . .
		What are you talking about?
		Remember when you were . . . . .

Practice of formal and informal language.

	Compare the style of English of the phrases below from the conversation (C) and the lecture (L). The pairs of sentences have similar meanings, but a very different style!
	C -	. . what kind of world they're growing up in . .
	L -	I will outline just a few of the global issues of the new millennium
	C -	They'll probably have a brilliant life . .
	L -	. . many of the developments of the late 20th century could have both positive and negative impacts on societies.
	C -	What about all that technology stuff - it's amazing!
	L -	. . advances in IT have perhaps had one of the most profound impacts on today's world.
	Listen to the lecture and conversation again and find another pair of phrases that have similar meanings but different styles.
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Vocabulary Practice from Speaking English Course B lessons.

Below are 7 groups of sentences based on some of the Speaking English Course B lessons. For each group, complete the sentences with an appropriate word from the list of words on the right.
Business and tourism (free lesson)
A ____(1)____ holiday is when you pay for your flight and ____(2)___ together - they are often good value for money.	\|	Words compulsory multinational tourism peace-keeping package universities rural turnover advertising coalition documentary cosmopolitan qualified charities promotion accommodation margin slump election media inflation rate Words compulsory multinational tourism peace-keeping package universities rural turnover advertising coalition documentary cosmopolitan qualified charities promotion accommodation margin slump election media inflation rate Words compulsory multinational tourism peace-keeping package universities rural turnover advertising coalition documentary cosmopolitan qualified charities promotion accommodation margin slump election media inflation rate
Eco-____(3)____ is a growing trend in many parts of the world.	\|
Money and Finance ( lesson 3)	\|
My company has an annual ____(4)____ of €80 million, but my profit ___(5)___ is quite small, at only 1% of total business.	\|
A low ___(6)___ ___(7)___ means that prices only rise slowly. This low rate is also good for exports, as it means that goods are cheaper for other countries to buy.	\|
A significant decrease in the activity of an economy is called a ____(8)____.	\|
Society and Education (lesson 5)	\|
'I don't think school should be _____(9)_____ . Why should you have to go to school if you don't want to?	\|
They said I didn't get the job because I was over- _____(10)_____! Can you believe it!	\|
Harvard is one of the top American ______(11)_______.	\|
Organisations and Companies (lesson 6)	\|
A _____(12)_____ company is one that conducts business in several or many different countries.	\|
____(13)____ such as Oxfam, aim to relieve some of the effects of poverty in developing countries.	\|
Last year I had a ____(14)_____ from sales representative to sales manager.	\|
The Creative Society (lesson 7)	\|
Some famous personalities complain about the ___(15)___, but in fact they rely upon it for publicity.	\|
I think that all cigarette ____(16)____ should be banned.	\|
Last night I watched a very interesting ____(17)_____ on the TV, about twins who had been separated at birth and then met many years later.	\|
Social and Political Institutions (lesson 8)	\|
The two main political parties agreed to work together to form a _______(18)_______ government.	\|
The poll indicated that the Social Democratic Party will probably win the ____(19)____ next week.	\|
One of the main aims of the United Nations is to act as a ___(20)____-___(21)____ force.	\|
Town and Country (lesson 9)	\|
I think I'll buy a house in the country - I like the idea of a ___(22)___ lifestyle.	\|
New York is a very ____(23)____ city - people from many different parts of the world live or visit here.	\|
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	Practice of sentence stress and intonation
	Listen carefully to these sentences. Practise saying them with the correct stress and rhythm.
	How many different types of whale are there?
	Does it really matter if they become extinct anyway?
	Have you heard the news today?

Practice of useful phrases

	Look at this list of informal expressions and phrases, then use the list to complete the conversation between two next-door neighbours.
		How's it going?
		It's pretty hard work
		I know what you mean
		I can't stand it!
		Well
		I'd better be off
		I've had enough
		Anyway
		See you later
		How could I?

	Conversation between two next-door neighbours.
	Angela:	Morning, ______(1)_______?
	Harry:	Oh, fine thanks, but ________(2)________ of this cold weather, haven't you?
	Angela:	Yeah, ________(3)__________! By the time I get to work, my hands and feet are freezing!
	Harry:	___(4)___, it will probably get warmer soon. ____(5)____, how's your new daughter?
	Angela:	Oh, she's fine. __________(6)__________ though, looking after a new baby
	Harry:	Yeah, __________(7)____________ - I've got six children don't forget!
	Angela:	_______(8)________? I see them playing in the garden nearly every day!
	Harry:	Yes, of course you do. Well, __________(9)___________ or I'll be late for work.
	Angela:	Yes, me too. ________(10)________.
	Harry:	Bye.
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Grammar Practice.

	Complete the sentences below, choosing words from the list. There are more words in the list than you need.
		So that
		Because of
		On the other hand
		Then
		Who / that
		However
		In order to
		Thirdly
		Which
		Walking
		To walk

	______(1)______ the rain, the concert was cancelled.
	I'm going to work extra hours this week _____(2)_____ I can take the weekend off.
	The woman ____(3)____sold me the car was in the bar last night.
	We went first to Madrid and ____(4)____ on to Barcelona.
	I suggest ____(5)____ for half an hour each day.
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Pronunciation Practice.

	Say the 12 words below before you listen to them. Then listen to them. Did you say them correctly, with the stress on the right part of the word?
		Expansion
		Temperature
		Facilities
		Life expectancy
		Secondary education
		Individual
		Profit margin
		Significance
		Collection
		Deforestation
		Progress
		Design
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Answers

Answers to Questions on the Lecture.
	1. The lecturer talks about four global issues.
	2. The speaker gives a balanced view of life in the 21st century.
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Possible answers to finding formal / informal pairs of phrases.

C -	. . our kids could easily live to be a hundred.
L -	People in many countries have an increasingly long life expectancy and quality of life.
C -	Well, maybe if you've got the money. .
L -	Yet some areas of the world cannot afford to pay, or do not have access to these developments . .
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Answers to Vocabulary Revision
Business and tourism (Free lesson)
1. package 2. accommodation	A package holiday is when you pay for your flight and accommodation together - they are often good value for money.
3. tourism	Eco-tourism is a growing trend in many parts of the world.
Money and Finance (lesson 3)
4. turnover 5. margin	My company has an annual turnover of €80 million, but my profit margin is quite small, at only 1% of total business.
6 & 7. inflation rate	A low inflation rate means that prices only rise slowly. This low rate is also good for exports, as it means that goods are cheaper for other countries to buy.
8. slump	A significant decrease in the activity of an economy is called a slump.
Society and Education (lesson 5)
9. compulsory	'I don't think school should be compulsory. Why should you have to go to school if you don't want to?
10. qualified	They said I didn't get the job because I was over-qualified! Can you believe it!
11. universities	Harvard is one of the top American universities.
Organisations and Companies (lesson 6)
12. multinational	A multinational company is one that conducts business in several or many different countries.
13. charities	Charities such as Oxfam, aim to relieve some of the effects of poverty in developing countries.
14. promotion	Last year I had a promotion from sales representative to sales manager.
The Creative Society (lesson 7)
15. media	Some famous personalities complain about the media, but in fact they rely upon it for publicity.
16. advertising	I think that all cigarette advertising should be banned.
17. documentary	Last night I watched a very interesting documentary on the TV, about twins who had been separated at birth and then met many years later.
Social and Political Institutions (lesson 8)
18. coalition	The two main political parties agreed to work together to form a coalition government.
19. election	The poll indicated that the Social Democratic Party will probably win the election next week.
20 - 21. peace-keeping	One of the main aims of the United Nations is to act as a peace-keeping force.
Town and Country (lesson 9)
22. rural	I think I'll buy a house in the country - I like the idea of a rural lifestyle.
23. cosmopolitan	New York is a very cosmopolitan city - people from many different parts of the world live or visit here.

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Answers to Conversation Between Neighbours
1. how's it going?	Morning, how's it going?
2. I've had enough	Oh, fine thanks, but I've had enough of all this cold weather, haven't you?
3. I can't stand it	Yeah, I can't stand it! By the time I get to work, my hands and feet are freezing!
4. anyway 5. well	Anyway, it will probably get warmer soon. Well, how's you new daughter?
6. it's pretty hard work	Oh, she's fine. It's pretty hard work though, looking after a new baby
7. I know what you mean	Yeah, I know what you mean - I've got six children don't forget!
8. How could I?	How could I? I see them playing in the garden nearly every day!
9. I'd better be off	Yes, of course you do. Well, I'd better be off or I'll be late for work.
10. See you later	Yes, me too. See you later.
	Bye.

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	Answers to Grammar Practice
	1. Because of	Because of the rain, the concert was cancelled.
	2. so that	I'm going to work extra hours this week so that I can take the weekend off.
	3. who	The woman who sold me the car was in the bar last night.
	4. then	We went first to Madrid and then on to Barcelona.
	5. walking	I suggest walking for half an hour each day.
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	Answers to Pronunciation Practice.
		Expansion
		Temperature
		Facilities
		Life expectancy
		Secondary education
		Individual
		Profit margin
		Significance
		Collection
		Deforestation
		Progress
		Design
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