Assignment C, Part 2.1 - Authentic text
Select an authentic text* for this class:
A mixed nationality general English class of 15 Advanced C1-C2 adults (9 women, 6 men, ages 20-40 years)
living /studying in an English speaking country.
4 have university places for the next academic year and want to improve their fluency in preparation. 2 are
married to people from the host country – one is at home with a young child and the other works in a
restaurant. 4 are work colleagues who have been sent by their company to work in this country for a year. The
other 5 have come on short term visits specifically to improve their English.
*An authentic text is one which was originally aimed at native or proficient English speakers, and was not
designed as a piece of language teaching material.
Do not use material found on educational websites. You must demonstrate your own ability to find
and exploit authentic materials.
The text should be 500 - 700 words long. (4-5 minutes for listening texts).
In this document provide a copy of the reading text or a transcript of the listening text you have chosen. sure
Text to be referenced and if you have selected a listening text or video, provide a link.
If you choose a reading text, you can shorten and/or adapt it slightly. Please supply a copy of the original and
your adapted version. In section b) of the essay briefly explain the decisions you've made about changing the
text.
Authentic Text:
How artificial
intelligence is taking
over our world
It sounds like a plot of a science-fiction novel: A future that doesn't need human
beings.
But is it more reality than fantasy?
Most people use artificial intelligence and probably don't even realize they're
using it -- whether it's asking Siri a question or trying to avoid a traffic jam
using GPS or even using our faces as a password to access our smartphones.
Select an authentic text* for this class:
A mixed nationality general English class of 15 Advanced C1-C2 adults (9 women, 6 men, ages 20-40 years)
living /studying in an English speaking country.
4 have university places for the next academic year and want to improve their fluency in preparation. 2 are
married to people from the host country – one is at home with a young child and the other works in a
restaurant. 4 are work colleagues who have been sent by their company to work in this country for a year. The
other 5 have come on short term visits specifically to improve their English.
*An authentic text is one which was originally aimed at native or proficient English speakers, and was not
designed as a piece of language teaching material.
Do not use material found on educational websites. You must demonstrate your own ability to find
and exploit authentic materials.
The text should be 500 - 700 words long. (4-5 minutes for listening texts).
In this document provide a copy of the reading text or a transcript of the listening text you have chosen. sure
Text to be referenced and if you have selected a listening text or video, provide a link.
If you choose a reading text, you can shorten and/or adapt it slightly. Please supply a copy of the original and
your adapted version. In section b) of the essay briefly explain the decisions you've made about changing the
text.
Authentic Text:
How artificial
intelligence is taking
over our world
It sounds like a plot of a science-fiction novel: A future that doesn't need human
beings.
But is it more reality than fantasy?
Most people use artificial intelligence and probably don't even realize they're
using it -- whether it's asking Siri a question or trying to avoid a traffic jam
using GPS or even using our faces as a password to access our smartphones.
