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Going Green Objectives Reading: a text on ocean noise pollution Skills ― reading for specific information ― reading for gist Speaking: a two-minute talk on ocean noise pollution
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ñ Instruct Ss to read the text again and match the headings to the paragraphs. Remind Ss that there is one heading they do not need to use. ñ Ss answer individually and then compare answers with a partner.
Focus ➤ Matching sounds and words; describing how sounds make you feel ñ Explain the task by reading the rubric aloud. ñ Check Ss’ comprehension of the items listed in the exercise. ñ Play the recording, pausing after each sound. Invite individual Ss to say how each sound makes them feel.
Answer Key 1 a ship’s horn 2 a drill 3 an explosion
Answer Key 1 D 2 A
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4 waves 5 seagulls 6 a boat engine
Focus ➤ Matching words/phrases and meanings; explaining vocabulary
Answer Key keep track of ― know where sth/sb is faint ― weak intense ― strong stranded ― unable to leave a place drastic ― extreme
Focus ➤ Reading for specific information Suggested Answer Key marine: sea breed: have babies drilling: using a special tool to make holes mate: male/female to have babies with blasts: loud, explosive noises
ñ Draw Ss’ attention to the animals in the pictures and ask Ss the question in the rubric. Elicit some possible answers from individual Ss. ñ Play the recording. Ss read and listen to the text to find out the answers. Answer Key Killer whales, dolphins and Baby seals can no longer hear and communicate with each other as well as in the past. This makes it harder for them to find a mate and/or feeding grounds. They may also become stranded. Sound blasts from military sonar cause bleeding to the eyes, ears and organs in whales and dolphins.
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ñ Draw Ss’ attention to the underlined words and phrases in the text and the list of meanings. ñ Ss complete the matching task individually and then compare their answers with a partner. ñ Ss explain the words in bold by giving a synonym, example or explanation. ñ Encourage Ss to try to guess the meanings of the words from the context before checking in their dictionaries.
Suggested Answer Key waves ― relaxed a ship’s horn ― anxious a boat engine – calm seagulls ― excited a drill ― nervous an explosion ― worried b)
Focus ➤ Matching headings to paragraphs
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Focus ➤ Preparing and giving a two-minute talk on ocean noise pollution ñ Explain the task. ñ Instruct Ss to use ideas from the text. ñ Allow Ss time to prepare and practise their talks. ñ Invite individual Ss to give their presentations to the class.