LINGUAMATIC 2.

STUDENTS WORKSHEETS
MODULES: 3.1
GROUP: 22.2
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INDEX

MODULE 3.1
Listening: Secrets of the mind
Pronunciation: Voiceless Consonants
Readings:1- Discussion: Dressdown Friday
2- The Impact of IT in our work
Speaking: Prejudices
Videos: Like clockwork

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Module 3.1 Listening

Secrets of the mind
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Before you
listen, work in small groups. Discuss whether you agree with these
statements or not.

When you meet someone for the first time, you

form your first opinions of them from the things
they say to you (not, for example, from their
looks or their clothes).

In general, people marry someone quite similar

to them rather than someone very different.

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Module 3.1 Listening

Secrets of the mind

Young people nowadays are generally more

intelligent than their parents were.

Few people are afraid of flying in planes and

getting in lifts. More people are afraid of heights.

Everyone sometimes has a dream were theyre

flying, falling or running.

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Module 3.1 Listening

Secrets of the mind
Now work in pairs. Read questions 1 and 2 and match the words and
phrases in the box with each of the alternatives A, B and C in the two
questions. (For some alternatives there may be more than one word or
phrase)

actual words
body language
character
1.

2.

things in common
gestures
hobbies

intonation
people we like
appearance

You hear an expert on a TV programme giving advice about meeting people for the first
time. What has the most impact?
a. How you speak.
b. How you look.
c. What you say.
You hear a man and a woman talking about successful marriages. What does the man think
is the most important factor in a successful marriage?
a. Similar personalities.
b. The same friends.
c. Similar interests.

Now listen and for questions 1 and 2, choose the best answer (A, B or
C). Which of the words and phrases from the box above did you hear?

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Module 3.1 Listening

Secrets of the mind
Listen and for questions 3-8, choose the best answer (A, b or C)
3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

You hear a radio programme in which a psychologist is talking about intelligence. What
does she say is improving?
a. Our ability to do certain tests.fts.
b. Our intelligence.
c. Our performance in exams..
You overhear a student telling a friend about a project on what makes people happy. What
does he say makes people happiest?
a. Becoming rich.
b. Getting married.
c. Having children.
You overhear a man talking about things which frighten people. What frightens him?
a. Flying.
b. Heights.
c. Lifts.
You hear a girl talking to a friend about her dreams. What does she dream?
a. Shes flying.
b. Shes falling.
c. Shes running.
You overhear two students talking about a friend. Why do they think she is stressed?
a. She hasnt been sleeping well.
b. Shes been working too hard.
c. Shes been having problems with a relationship.
You hear a man and a woman talking about the mans free-time activities. What do they
show about his personality?
a. Hes friendly and sociable.
When you feel stressed, what do you do to
b. Hes shy and prefers being alone.
relax?
Talk about someone in your family. What do
c. Hes creative and adventurous.

Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.

their free-time activities show about their

personality?

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Module 3.1 Phonetics

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Module 3.1 Phonetics

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Module 3.1 Reading

Dress-down Friday
The pictures show the same office on a normal working day and on a dress-down Friday. Is this
a concept you are familiar with? Think about benefits and drawbacks. What would you wear if
this policy was introduced in the company you work for?

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Module 3.1 Reading

IT
freeware
computer software that is available free on cd-rom or from the Internet.
Software that you use free for a short time and then pay for is called shareware
firmware
instructions for a computer that are stored in a memory unit
rather than in software
malware
software such as a virus that is designed to damage or destroy
information on a computer
spyware
software put onto your computer without you realizing it that
sends information about you and your Internet use over the
Internet

Definitions taken from Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Module 3.1 Reading

IT
Murphys computer laws
Any cool program always requires more memory than you have.
No matter how good a deal you get on computer components,
the price will always be lower the day after you buy them.
The most frightening virus is the virus you do not know is already there.
A computer is only as smart as the person using it.
The more pop-up screens you have, the more likely the boss will come by.
The smaller the size of your email account, the more junk mail you will get.
The quickest way to shutdown a PC is to unplug it.

Telephone conference call tips

Find a quiet location for the call. Make sure there are no noises like
outside traffic or squeaky chairs.
Make sure there is an agenda for the meeting.
Take some time to get used to other peoples voices with a few moments
of small talk at the beginning of the call.
Always introduce yourself when you speak during the meeting.
Take minutes of the meeting.
Dont let the conference call go on too long.
If you are chairing, make sure everyone gets the opportunity to contribute.
Dont talk over people.

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Module 3.1 Speaking

Prejudices

Prejudices, it is well known, are most difficult

to eradicate from the heart whose soil has never
been loosened or fertilised by education: they
grow there, firm as weeds among stones.
(Charlotte Bront, Jane Eyre)

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Module 3.1 Speaking

Prejudices
About the Author
Charlotte Bront (18161855) Charlotte Bront was an English novelist and
poet. The eldest of three sisters from a literary family (all three sisters wrote
novels that are today considered great works of literature) Charlotte Bronts
most famous book was Jane Eyre.

Discussion Questions
Rewrite this quote in more simple English.
What are some common examples of
prejudice today?
Do you agree with the author? Is prejudice
more common in people without education?
What are other causes of prejudice?
What are some examples of prejudices from
the past that are NOT so common now? Why
have they disappeared?

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Module 3.1 Speaking

Prejudices
Well-known Prejudices about British People

British people food just sucks...

British people are all alcoholics...
British people don't care about the rest of Europe...
British people don't care about learning other languages,
everybody should speak English...
British people are all blonds, with white skin,... and snobs...
Do you agree with that?
Do you have more prejudices on British people?
Do you know some of them? How are they like?

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Module 3.1 Video

Like Clockwork
You are going to watch a short documentary about Trevor Baylis,
inventor of the clockwork radio. Tick the correct answer.
a)

b)

c)

d)

The reporter visitedTrevor in

1 1992
2 1993
3 1994
4 1995
Eel Pie island is on which river?
1 Avon
2 Tyne
3 Thames
4 Trent
How many products has Trevor
invented?
1 over 200
2 over 400
3 over 600
4 over 800
He had the idea for his radio when he
was watching a programme about
1 a food problem in Africa
2 a health problem in Africa
3 poverty in Africa
4 self-sufficiency in Africa

e)

f)

g)

h)

Radio batteries cost how many days pay?

1 one
2 seven
3 thirty
4 three hundred and sixty-five
Which of these is not a part of his radio?
1 generator
2 spring
3 clutch
4 gearbox
How many companies have rejected
Trevors radio?
1 some
2 all
3 many
4 none
Mick Delap thinks Trevors idea is good
but
1 its too expensive
2 Trevor must sell it cheaply enough
3 the radio doesnt work
4 it wont sell

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Like Clockwork
i)

j)

South African company Liberty Life gave Trevor a cheque for

1 1/4 million.
2 1/2 million.
2 3/4 million.
3 1 million.
How many radios does Baygen produce per month?
1 200
2 2,000
3 20,000
4 200,000

Clockwork Radio

Trevor Baylis

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Like Clockwork
Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
up

a)

b)
c)
d)
e)

f)
g)
h)

over

to

with

by

of

down

to

at

up

Its difficult to get into his house without falling _________ all his other
inventions and designs.
Since he started inventing, Trevor has come __________ ___________ the
inspiration for many new products.
All you have to do is to wind the radio ________ .
Trevors written to every company he can think _________ and everyone has
turned him ________ .
I think theres a tremendous market if it is marketed __________ an
affordable price.
What do you think of Trevors position, having it rejected _________ all the
big companies?
I think they are blind ________ an opportunity.
We think theyd react very favourably __________ this.

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Like Clockwork
Work in groups and complete the tasks.

a)

Think of a new invention and discuss how you

would persuade a company to support it.
Think about how to make it, who would buy it,
how much ir would cost and why it is a good
idea.

b)

Present your idea to the class.

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