Day 3

DAY 3:
A. RESPOND TO QUESTIONS ( Interview type of questions so answers should be personal)
1. The teacher will ask the student to give the keywords related to the question.2. The student will rephrase the given question.3. The teacher will give related WH- and HOW questions and the student will practice rephrasing those questions.4. After practicing the student will give a direct answer to the given question, as a start the student would need to rephrase the question.5. The teacher will then ask the student to give additional details or supporting reasons related to their answer.6. For Question 6, the student’s answer should end with a conclusion.
Test Takers Step Guide:
Question 4 :How often do you watch television?
STEP 1: Begin your answer by rephrasing the question: I usually watch TV for a few hours in the evening for it is the only available time that I have.
STEP 2: Add extra details but remember to keep it relevant:
Question 5 : What kinds of television programs do you enjoy?
STEP 1: Begin your answer by rephrasing the question: Mostly I watch dramas, especially crime dramas.
STEP 2: Add extra details but remember to keep it relevant: They are really interesting and I am always curious about the detective who will solve the crime.
Question 6 : What could our TV station do to make your television viewing more enjoyable?
STEP 1: Begin with an introduction sentence that includes words from thequestions: I’d like to see more educational programming.
STEP 2: Describe and give a reason why you chose this thing/ place/ person: Most of the television programs being aired are mainly for entertainment. It is not good for children and what the society really needs is better educated citizens. Educational programs can help enhance one’s mind for it can help you gain knowledge.STEP 3: Conclusion: So, I hope you provide more educational programming.
TEST TECHNIQUES:
Listen carefully and pick out the key words in the question.If you need a few more minutes to think, start your answer by rephrasing the words from the question.Give a full answer. Add extra details or examples.Ask yourself what kind of question it is (to describe or to give an opinion) and decide on your focus.Follow an appropriate organization model for the question.Link your ideas together, and if you need time to think, use English hesitation devices.
B. RESPOND TO QUESTION USING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED
Flight Itinerary:New York toDallasAmerican AirlinesDepart 8:35amArrive 10:05amDallas toVancouverAmerican AirlinesDepart 11:30amArrive 2:45pmVancouver toHong KongCathay PacificDepart 4:15pmArrive 8:30pm (+1day)
*two meals will be provided on flight from Vancouver to Hong Kong*drinks and snacks purchased outside are not allowed on board, but can be purchased on flights from New York to Dallas and Dallas to Vancouver
1. The teacher will ask the WH and HOW questions related to the chart and the student will answer. This is to give a clear understanding on how to answer natural questions.
e.g Could you tell me what time it starts and how long it will last? When does it start? How long is it? Where will it take place?
2. The teacher will read and describe all the times, dates and all the information in the chart in chronological order and the student will repeat after the teacher. (The are different ways of reading times and dates, there is no right and wrong way it is a matter of personal choice)
3. The teacher will give a sample sentences that will start with the given appropriate phrases to refer to the agenda. The teacher can give the following phrases that the student can use. (These phrases can be used for Q7 and Q9 for their starting sentence)
e.g Yes, certainly, I’ll just take a look for you… Let me just check the agenda… Of course, let me see now…
4. The student will then repeat the sentences given by the teacher for practice and then will create their own sentences.
5. The teacher will give a sample sentences that will start with the given appropriate phrases to introduce bad news. The teacher can give the following phrases that the student can use. (These phrases can be used for Q8 as their starting sentence)
e.g I’m sorry, but... I'm sorry but I’m afraid that ...
I apologize..
6. The student will then repeat the sentences given by the teacher for practice and then will create their own sentences.
7. Key notes are important so if it is given in the chart then the student will need to include it in their answer.
8. The teacher should remind the student that listening is very important and that for them to answer the questions correctly identifying the key words will help.
Test takers Step Guide and Model Answer:
“Hello, this is Anthony Jackson, consultant for Penny’s Handbags Inc. I’m taking a business trip from New York to Hong Kong and I’d like some information on my flight itinerary.”
Q7: (Simple Inquiry type of question)Question 7: What time is my flight and where do I arrive?
STEP 1: Begin your answer by rephrasing the question: Your flight departs from New York at 8:35 am and arrives at Dallas at 10:05am.
Q8: (Wrong Information)Question 8: I was told that I only have two connecting flights. Is this true?
Step 1 Check the information and answer the question: I’m afraid that you must have the wrong information.
Step 2 Give the correct information: You actually have three connecting flights: from New York to Dallas, from Dallas to Vancouver, and from Vancouver to Hong Kong.
Q9: (Giving Full Details)
Question 9:Will there be any snacks or meals provided during the flights?
STEP 1: Begin your answer by rephrasing the question: The flight from Vancouver to Hong Kong will provide two meals,
STEP 2: Give the needed information: but you must purchase your drinks or snacks on board the flights from New York to Dallas and Dallas to Vancouver since foods purchased outside are not allowed on board.
STEP 3: Give extra details that are relevant to the question:
TEST TECHNIQUES:
Read the heading to find out what the topic is. Identify types of information provided.
Identify the details of the information according to possible WH- AND HOW questions and think about your answers.
Describe what’s happening at different times of the day.Look for any notes that gives extra information about the agenda.Listen for key words in the question to identify which section you will be discussing. Prepositions and times will tell you which information you must include.(e.g in the morning, after lunch or before 2:00)
You should respond as though you are actually talking to a person.