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ASSIGNMENT 3
QUESTION 1
Father: Now that you have completed exams for your final year at school, what are your
plans for your future?
Son: I have yet to decide. I think I’ll apply to university, Dad. I’m not certain.
Father: Don’t you feel that by now you should have decided on your goal in life?
Son: My ultimate goal is to become an engineer like you,
Dad. Father: Well, Son, that takes a great deal of hard work. Are you ready for that
commitment?
Son: Yes, Dad, you are my inspiration.
Father: Alright then, let’s get that application ready. I know a great university where you will
excel.
Son: Thank you for believing in me, Dad.
1.1 What pre-listening activities would you let the learners do before you play the
recording?
Before playing the recording, learners may brainstorm possible career options and
discuss them in pairs or small groups. They could also discuss their own future plans
and how they plan to achieve them.
Other pre-listening activities could include;
1. Predicting what the conversation might be about based on the context and the
title.
2. Vocabulary building related to career and education, such as university,
engineer, goal, commitment etc.
3. Matching job descriptions with the job titles.
1.2. What while-listening activities would you let the learners do?
While listening, learners could take notes on key points such as the son's uncertainty
about his career goals and the father's encouragement. They could also answer
comprehension questions about the dialogue.
, Another activity could be role-playing the dialogue in pairs, with one student taking on
the role of the father and the other asthe son.
While-listening activities that can be done are:
Listening for specific information about the son's future plans and the father'sadvice.
Multiple-choice questions based on the dialogue.
True/false statements about the dialogue.
Gap-filling or sentence completion activities.
Summarizing the dialogue in their own words.
Role-playing the conversation in pairs or small groups.
1.3.
Speaking activities related to this listening text could include discussing career options
and potential pathways for achieving them. Learners could also give presentations on
different careers and what skills and qualifications are necessary for those jobs.
Another activity could be a debate on whether or not a university education is
necessary for success in certain careers.
To integrate this listening text with speaking, learners can do the following:
Discussing their own career aspirations and how they plan to achieve them.
Debating about the importance of having a clear goal in life.
Interviewing their classmates about their future plans and goals.
Presenting their own career plan in front of the class.
Group discussions on the different career paths available in their country andthe
world.
ASSIGNMENT 3
QUESTION 1
Father: Now that you have completed exams for your final year at school, what are your
plans for your future?
Son: I have yet to decide. I think I’ll apply to university, Dad. I’m not certain.
Father: Don’t you feel that by now you should have decided on your goal in life?
Son: My ultimate goal is to become an engineer like you,
Dad. Father: Well, Son, that takes a great deal of hard work. Are you ready for that
commitment?
Son: Yes, Dad, you are my inspiration.
Father: Alright then, let’s get that application ready. I know a great university where you will
excel.
Son: Thank you for believing in me, Dad.
1.1 What pre-listening activities would you let the learners do before you play the
recording?
Before playing the recording, learners may brainstorm possible career options and
discuss them in pairs or small groups. They could also discuss their own future plans
and how they plan to achieve them.
Other pre-listening activities could include;
1. Predicting what the conversation might be about based on the context and the
title.
2. Vocabulary building related to career and education, such as university,
engineer, goal, commitment etc.
3. Matching job descriptions with the job titles.
1.2. What while-listening activities would you let the learners do?
While listening, learners could take notes on key points such as the son's uncertainty
about his career goals and the father's encouragement. They could also answer
comprehension questions about the dialogue.
, Another activity could be role-playing the dialogue in pairs, with one student taking on
the role of the father and the other asthe son.
While-listening activities that can be done are:
Listening for specific information about the son's future plans and the father'sadvice.
Multiple-choice questions based on the dialogue.
True/false statements about the dialogue.
Gap-filling or sentence completion activities.
Summarizing the dialogue in their own words.
Role-playing the conversation in pairs or small groups.
1.3.
Speaking activities related to this listening text could include discussing career options
and potential pathways for achieving them. Learners could also give presentations on
different careers and what skills and qualifications are necessary for those jobs.
Another activity could be a debate on whether or not a university education is
necessary for success in certain careers.
To integrate this listening text with speaking, learners can do the following:
Discussing their own career aspirations and how they plan to achieve them.
Debating about the importance of having a clear goal in life.
Interviewing their classmates about their future plans and goals.
Presenting their own career plan in front of the class.
Group discussions on the different career paths available in their country andthe
world.
