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Listening Skills ... 2
Speaking Skills ... 4
Speaking Components ... 5
Unit Theme Skills Focused Page
1 When I grow up
Listening
• Rephrasing skill
• Understand one’s attitude Speaking
• Guess the pronunciation of unfamiliar words
6
2 Dream jobs
Listening
• Listen for specific information
• Sequencing skill Speaking
Express oneself
11
3 Saving the planet
Listening
• Categorisation skill • Inference skill Speaking
• Use appropriate tone
16
4 A charity event
Listening
• Arithmetic skill • Listen for rhymes Speaking
• Organisation skill
21
5 Favourite TV shows
Listening
• Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words
• Listen for main ideas Speaking
• Response skill
26
6 At the book fair
Listening
• Distinguish similar sounds • Prediction skill Speaking
• Apply grammar rules
31
7 Festivals
Listening
• Analytical skill
• Listen for specific information Speaking
• Express oneself
36
Assessment
6A 6A 6A
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Listen ing Skills Listen ing Skills Listen ing Skills
Analytical skill
• Analytical skill enables us to think logically, to determine what makes sense and what does not. It is often used to solve problems.
• Pay attention to information related to the problem. Connect the ideas and draw a conclusion that is coherent with them.
• Characters can also be analysed from their own actions or interactions with others.
Arithmetic skill
• Arithmetic skill is the ability to process mathematical data. Simple calculation is usually required.
• Listen for numbers and note their relationships with the situation and with each other.
Categorisation skill
• To categorise is to group objects, events or information by their characteristics.
• In addition to careful listening, general knowledge is usually required to categorise objects.
Distinguish similar words
• The spelling or meaning of some words can be similar. Listen carefully and comprehend the content before choosing the suitable word.
Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words
• If there are words or expressions that are unfamiliar, think about the main idea of the content. Words and phrases right before or after the unfamiliar word may also help you guess the meaning of the new word.
Inference skill
• Inference skill is required to make a reasonable guess at what something or someone is like.
• To infer, you have to combine what you hear and what you already know.
Listen for main ideas
• The main idea is what the content is mostly about. It may be spoken of directly or it may be implied.
• Listen to the whole content before deciding the main idea.
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Speak ing Skills Speak ing Skills Speak ing Skills
Apply grammar rules
• A well-formed sentence should observe grammar rules. This helps improve accuracy and avoid misunderstanding.
• Tenses, parts of speech and subject-verb agreement are some of the areas that you should pay attention to.
Express oneself
• Sometimes it is not enough to just describe things that appear or happen around you.
You may also have to state your opinion or feelings about them.
• Support your opinion and explain your feelings with reasons, so that others may understand more about what you think and feel.
Guess the pronunciation of unfamiliar words
• Phonological knowledge is very useful in guessing the pronunciation of unfamiliar words.
• First, observe the spelling of the new word. Then, think of what sounds it might indicate.
If you know words of similar spelling, they may also help you guess.
Organisation skill
• Audience likes well organised speeches because they are easy to understand and remember.
• Plan your sequence of information appropriately. Add an introduction and conclusion when necessary. Transition words like first, next and finally are also useful.
Response skill
• To maintain a fluent exchange of ideas and information, it is important to respond to what others have said.
• To respond appropriately, listen to what others have said first. Find out the question words (5W + 1H) and other key words. They are useful for identifying the kind of information that you should provide.
Use appropriate tone
• It is very boring to listen to a speech that keeps the same tone from the beginning to the end. Variation in intonation, stress, tone and speed makes your speech livelier and helps show your emotions.
• For example, when talking about something happy, speak in an excited tone. You
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Date:
Savin g the planet Savin g the planet
3
Part 1 Part 1
Marks:
Skills focused /18
• Categorisation skill
• Inference skill
Tammy is asking Dad some questions.
Listen to the conversation. Choose the best answer by blackening the circle.
1. What is Tammy reading?
A. a Chinese storybook B. a English storybook C. a funny comic
D. a Science magazine
2. Tammy does NOT understand . A. how to do her homework
B. the story she is reading C. her school project D. what global warming is
3. What is the meaning of the word ‘global’?
A. B. C. D.
Track 09
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Skill focused
• Use appropriate tone
Tammy is reading a science magazine.
Read it along with her.
Tammy is asking you some questions.
Answer the questions. Compare your answers with a partner and practise the conversation.
1. Do you think pollution is a problem in Hong Kong?
2. What causes the air pollution?
3. What happens when there is too much air pollution?
4. What do you think we should do?
Reading Aloud Part 1
Part 1
Track 11Teacher-Student Interaction Part 2
Part 2
Track 12The Earth is home to many plants, animals and people. It gives us air, water
and food. However, many people do not take care of the Earth well. They caused many problems, and now our planet is slowly dying. If we want to live happily and healthily, we have to stop doing unkind things to the Earth.
Understand what you are reading before you choose a tone for your speech. In this example, you should choose a solemn tone because saving the environment is a serious matter.
Professor English
= stress = falling tone
Marks:
/4 /4
Teacher’s Notes
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Date:
Assess ment Assess ment Assess ment
Marks:
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Part 1 Part 1
Ashley and Jason are going to visit their grandma. They are listening to an announcement at the MTR station.
Listen to the announcement. Choose the best answer by blackening the circle.
1. Where did the robbery take place?
A. at Tai Po Station
B. at Kowloon Tong Station C. at Sha Tin Station
D. at Tai Wai Station
2. When was the announcement made?
A. 8:50 a.m.
B. 9:00 a.m.
C. 9:50 a.m.
D. 10:00 a.m.
3. The gunman was . A. running into the station B. shot
C. wearing a mask D. at Tai Po Station
4. What is happening at the ticketing hall now?
A. It is functioning normally.
B. It is full of people.
C. It is very quiet.
D. It is closed.
Track 29
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Presentation Part 4
Part 4
Marks:
You are telling Jason about your school activities. /11
Study the pictures and write down what school activities you do with your friends.
Track 36
The following questions may help you:
• What is your favourite activity in school? • Which part of school do you like best?
• What do you do during recess? • What do you do after school?
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