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Questions and Answers
What does rising intonation usually indicate?
What does rising intonation usually indicate?
- Indifference
- Boredom
- Sadness
- Interest (correct)
Which word describes air with a lot of moisture?
Which word describes air with a lot of moisture?
- Dry
- Humid (correct)
- Cool
- Angry
How does intonation change the meaning of the sentence 'I know'?
How does intonation change the meaning of the sentence 'I know'?
- It always shows boredom.
- It indicates excitement regardless of tone.
- It has no effect on the meaning.
- It can express both interest and boredom. (correct)
What feeling does falling intonation often convey?
What feeling does falling intonation often convey?
Which sentence describes a situation where someone might feel upset?
Which sentence describes a situation where someone might feel upset?
What word would best describe a feeling of strong annoyance?
What word would best describe a feeling of strong annoyance?
Which condition is necessary for a pleasant, relaxing weather experience?
Which condition is necessary for a pleasant, relaxing weather experience?
What is often a concern when weather is described as dry?
What is often a concern when weather is described as dry?
What significant issue do governments face regarding rainforests?
What significant issue do governments face regarding rainforests?
Which statement correctly describes the purple frog?
Which statement correctly describes the purple frog?
In what year was the purple frog discovered?
In what year was the purple frog discovered?
What is the scientist's main concern regarding the purple frog?
What is the scientist's main concern regarding the purple frog?
Which of the following issues can be connected to climate change as mentioned in the discussion?
Which of the following issues can be connected to climate change as mentioned in the discussion?
What effect does sunny weather have on people's energy levels?
What effect does sunny weather have on people's energy levels?
How do people generally feel during humid weather?
How do people generally feel during humid weather?
What is the following relationship in climate change: rising temperatures lead to what?
What is the following relationship in climate change: rising temperatures lead to what?
Which statement addresses the effect of climatic changes on local communities?
Which statement addresses the effect of climatic changes on local communities?
Which type of weather did Murat prefer according to the survey?
Which type of weather did Murat prefer according to the survey?
What is one reason given for why people might feel angry in very hot weather?
What is one reason given for why people might feel angry in very hot weather?
What is the main purpose of a cause-effect chain?
What is the main purpose of a cause-effect chain?
Which answer correctly states how many people prefer sunny weather?
Which answer correctly states how many people prefer sunny weather?
According to the survey, how many people stated they feel they do more work in sunny conditions?
According to the survey, how many people stated they feel they do more work in sunny conditions?
Which of the following phrases correctly pairs with the verb 'save'?
Which of the following phrases correctly pairs with the verb 'save'?
What action is recommended regarding the plants in your garden?
What action is recommended regarding the plants in your garden?
Which phrase indicates certainty about a future event?
Which phrase indicates certainty about a future event?
What is the correct future form in this context: 'You are carrying too many books! You ___ drop them.'?
What is the correct future form in this context: 'You are carrying too many books! You ___ drop them.'?
Which of the following is an example of a planned action?
Which of the following is an example of a planned action?
What does the phrase 'will probably lose some species' imply?
What does the phrase 'will probably lose some species' imply?
Which future form could express a future event with evidence?
Which future form could express a future event with evidence?
In the sentence 'I think we ___ very sorry about how we treat the planet one day.' which option fits best?
In the sentence 'I think we ___ very sorry about how we treat the planet one day.' which option fits best?
Which of the following uses the correct vowel sound for 'global'?
Which of the following uses the correct vowel sound for 'global'?
Which of the following statements expresses a planned decision?
Which of the following statements expresses a planned decision?
What does the term 'carefully' imply in its usage?
What does the term 'carefully' imply in its usage?
Which of the following is a consequence of global warming on wildlife mentioned?
Which of the following is a consequence of global warming on wildlife mentioned?
What key factor is mentioned as damaging to rainforests?
What key factor is mentioned as damaging to rainforests?
What percentage of forest areas are predicted to change in the next 80 years due to these environmental issues?
What percentage of forest areas are predicted to change in the next 80 years due to these environmental issues?
How do trees help in preventing global warming?
How do trees help in preventing global warming?
What should governments prioritize to protect rainforests effectively?
What should governments prioritize to protect rainforests effectively?
According to scientists, what is a critical belief regarding the actions of governments towards rainforests?
According to scientists, what is a critical belief regarding the actions of governments towards rainforests?
What is indicated as an unusual event regarding the purple frog due to global warming?
What is indicated as an unusual event regarding the purple frog due to global warming?
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Study Notes
Pronunciation for Listening
- Rising intonation can show interest, happiness or enthusiasm.
- Falling intonation often shows boredom, sadness or lack of enthusiasm.
Preparing to Listen
- Humid weather can make people sweat.
- Dry weather can cause plants to die.
- People can get angry in hot weather.
While Listening (Part 1)
- Good weather can make people feel less stressed.
- Good weather can lead to more energy.
- Humid weather can make it difficult to concentrate.
- Really hot weather can make people irritable.
While Listening (Part 2)
- Fourteen people prefer sunny weather to rainy weather.
- Twelve people said they could get more done when there was sunshine.
Language Development
- Verb Collocations: Save research, prevent forest fires, cut down trees, cause global warming.
- Predictions
- Use will when you are certain about a future event.
- Use be going to to talk about a future event when there is evidence.
Listening 2
- Vowel sounds /ɒ/ and /əʊ/
- /É’/ is found in words like "on" and "job".
- /əʊ/ is found in words like "go" and "cold".
While Listening
- Global warming can be caused by cutting down trees.
- Global warming causes increased temperatures and less rain in rainforests.
- Global warming damages forests and stops normal forest growth.
Listening for Detail
- Trees help prevent global warming by taking in carbon dioxide.
- Governments are not working quickly enough to protect the rainforests.
- The purple frog is unusual because it can't move very quickly.
- The purple frog was discovered in 2009.
Evaluating Effects
- Cause-and-effect Chain
- Rising temperatures cause polar ice to melt, which leads to Arctic animals losing their hunting grounds, resulting in local people losing their food sources, and ultimately causing sea levels to rise.
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