Speaking Activities for the Classroom
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Electoral Questions
Are frequent elections a waste of money?
What about vote-buying? Why have election campaigns at all, if votes are already paid-for in advance?
Would you sell your vote? Why or why not? Why would someone decide to sell his/her vote?
How can vote-buying be stopped? Where does the money come from to buy the votes?
How do politicians who buy votes get their money back? Does vote-buying defeat the purpose of democracy?
Can education stop people from selling their votes? Do people lose more than they gain when they sell their votes? Why?
Do you think that a poll watch committee can have much effect? Does a “donation” to the village count as corruption?
Do some people take money from one party and then vote for another? Can anybody check to see how you voted?
Does a “donation” which is given in advance count as vote-buying? Is it dangerous not to vote the way that you are told?
Why are so many canvassers killed or injured? Can building a new road through the village count as corruption?
Should government be for the people and by the people? Why is there so much political power in the hands of so few? 272
Making a Statement and Getting a Reaction
When I become the boss, I’ll fire a few uncooperative and lazy people. That’s a good idea, but please don’t fire me.
I’d like to tell my boss about all the administrative problems I have to face. Why don’t you tell him? He can’t help you if he doesn’t know the problem.
I think I’ll start coming to work early and then I can also go home earlier. That’s exactly what I do, and I miss the traffic both coming and going.
I’m going to quit my job and go to work for a big name company. Why don’t you do that? It will also look a lot better on your resume.
I want to do my MA and my CPA in three years while working full-time. Well, lots of luck, but it won’t be quite as easy as you may imagine.
I’m planning to leave my husband and going somewhere to live on my own. I can understand how you feel. Why don’t you go ahead and do it?
One day, I’m going to tell my mother I want to live an apartment of my own. Good idea, but you may find it difficult to look after yourself all on your own.
Sometimes, I think I’d like to live a lot closer to the university where I study. Yes, a lot of people do that so they don’t waste time in traffic.
Nothing can ever stop me from achieving the goals I have set for myself. I admire your determination because that it will take great discipline.
One day, I want to earn a lot of money and build my parents a new house. What a coincidence, that’s exactly the same thing I’ve been thinking.
I have decided to loose fifteen kilos in the next three months. That will be good, but you’ll have to eat little and exercise a lot.
I really want to do something to improve my English. Good, and the best way is to study everyday in short, frequent sequences.
I’ve made the resolution that I will never smoke another cigarette. Good for you. I quit three years ago and it made me feel proud of myself.
Let’s take a short break now. What a good idea. It will help us clear our heads. 273
Writing Survey Questionnaires
When you are making up a research survey questionnaire, don’t ask questions demanding only “yes/no” answers, or your data will not show the subtle range of measurement(s) that you need to make statistically convincing conclusions in your report. You need to show rank and gradation of measurement, using a range of choices in your questions to allow better graphics. The examples below illustrate different ways of asking questions.
A. Yes/no --- output percentages Is Benz the best car? Yes or no?
B. Closed Set --- output percentages Which brand of car is the safest? One answer ………..
C. Rating scale --- output frequency tables How often do you drive in the city?
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D. Ranking ---output scale of rankings Audi Volvo BMW Mercedes Benz
E. Open set question What is the most important factor that influences what car consumers buy?
F. Multiple-choice What car had the most distinctive design?
Make up a questionnaire that uses each and every type of questioning above. 274
Student Survey About School, Teachers and Education Do you agree/ disagree / or are you unsure about the statements below?
Final exams should be abolished.
Students should choose their own teachers.
Self access learning is very effective.
Students should choose their own topics.
Teachers should listen to student’s ideas.
Classes should begin at 8 AM not 8:30.
Students don’t learn from just memorizing.
Teachers should stress thinking and creativity.
Classroom activities should be interactive.
The teacher should not have absolute control.
The student is more important than the teacher.
Students should be free to suggest ways to learn.
Just listening to a lecture is quite boring.
Teachers should use more graphics and technology.
Many short tests are better than one final exam.
We learn a lot from doing outside research.
Independent study demands a lot of responsibility.
Students should ask more questions during class.
Teachers should not be too strict and demanding.
What learn depends on how much we work.
Teachers should try to make classes more fun.
Student freedom and creativity should be stressed.
Do you have any other ideas to suggest?
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Teacher Evaluation This survey will ask you about your interaction with your teacher. On average, during each class, how often does your teacher do the following? Put a checkmark in the appropriate box. Question Frequently Often Sometimes Never Ask you a question
Correct your answers Correct your pronunciation Check your written work Correct your grammar Consult about your work Answer your questions Talk to you before class Talk to you after class Talk to you in his/her office Give you personal advice Inspire you to think Teach you new ideas Check your logic Teach you writing techniques Stress organization of ideas Check if you understand Help you understand Make you feel relaxed Make you more confident Ask you to speak in class Teach presentation techniques Critique your presentations Listen to your ideas Agree with your ideas Encourage further thought Get you to reconsider ideas Praise you performance Broaden your thinking Encourage further thought Open your mind to new ideas Make you want to learn more Encourage creativity 276
Teacher Evaluation Form Read the statements and, then, check the appropriate column, according to the following scale : 1=strongly agree, 2=agree, 3=not sure, 4=disagree. For example, 1is best and 4 is worst. Question 1 2 3 4
The teacher explained the goals and objectives in the beginning. The teacher explained how the grades would be calculated. I know where I can visit my teacher in his/her office. The teacher was well-prepared and organized. The teacher was open to questions and discussion. The teacher moves about the room when we work in groups. The teacher often asks us if we need any help. The teacher has a friendly and helpful attitude. The teacher seems enthusiastic and interested. The class makes me want to improve my English skills. I am not afraid to ask the teacher a question. The teacher speaks loudly and clearly. The teacher comes to class on time. I can understand the explanations about assignments. The teacher taught us how to give presentations. What I learned can help me later in life. The teacher gives us personal feedback and comments. We had a reasonable amount of time to complete assignments. The grading was fair The handout sheets were useful The level of reading was not too difficult. A class like this one would benefit other students. I would recommend this class to a friend. I would recommend this teacher. I feel the teacher cares about the students. The teacher sometimes gave me praise when I did well. The most important thing that I learned in this class was ..................................... ……………………………………………………………………………….
What I liked most about this class was ………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………….
The thing I liked least about this class was ………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………… 277
What Do You Believe In? Indicate what you believe in by putting an “x”in the appropriate box below : word yes possibly maybe not sure not at all Ghosts
God
Angels
Devils
Rebirth
Heaven
Hell An afterlife
Purgatory
Witches
Spells
Charms
6 th sense
Magic
Horoscopes
Predictions
Karma
Curses
Good luck
Bad luck
Prophecy
Superstitions
Fate Destiny
Kismet
Prayer
Chanting
Moderation
Chastity
Forgiveness
Revenge
Meditation
Forgiveness
What did we forget to put in the list? Write your new ideas in the margin. 278
Good Personal Characteristics What about your personal characteristics and qualities and social skills?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Well-educated
Well-mannered
Well-behaved
Well-balanced
Open-minded
Good-humored
Forgiving
Thoughtful
Flexible
Calm
Patient
Mature
Religious
Noble
Honorable Virtuous
Graceful
Grateful
Faithful
Trustworthy
Truthful
Caring
Careful
Devoted
Generous
Stable
Cheerful
Generous
Optimistic
Friendly
Warm
Helpful
Humble
If you liked this task, you can do the one on the next page as well. 279
Characteristics, Qualities and Social Skills characteristics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Non-smoker Non-drinker Non- vindictive Good conversationalist Good-looking Download 1.11 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: 
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