KEYS_LESSON 8.

MATCHING (cont)

Exercise 11. Questions 6-10

Keys: 6C 7C 8B 9C 10A
Transcript
Look, we ought to start working out what to do next for our project.
Kate: Yes, enough moaning!
Martin: OK, the main thing is to allocate the various tasks between us, isn't it?
Kate: Yes. Well, we're going to need the Questionnaire before we can do much else, aren't we? Do you want
to handle that?
Martin:    I'd assumed we'd do it together?
Kate:    You have more experience than me. Maybe you could think up the main questions, you know, a
first version of the whole thing, and then I could read it through Q6.
Martin: And make suggestions? Well. OK Q6. My experience on projects has all been with closed
groups. I don't really know how you go about selecting subjects from larger populations.
Kate: Actually, it’s quite straightforward. You use tables of randomised numbers.
Martin:  Could you show me?
Kate: Yeah. I'll take you through the process. That way, you'll  learn, and I'll feel surer for having
someone else there Q7. Now, that brings us to the interviews themselves.
Martin: Right. Would you like to do them? Or are there too many?
Kate: Well, your typing’s pretty fast, isn't it? So, if you agree to handle the transcribing afterwards. I'm
prepared to do the face-to-face stage Q8. Does that sound fair?
Martin: It does to me Q8. But tell me if you find it takes longer than you thought.
Kate: And vice versa! And when we get the results altogether, they'll need to be run through statistics
programmes, won't they? That's where I always feel a bit unsure about which tests are the correct ones to
choose.
Martin: Same here. But we can get advice from the lecturers about that. Shall we do all that as a  joint
effort Q9?
Kate: I think it'd make us feel more secure about what we were doing Q9.
Note: Martin and Kate will analyse the statistics - 'run (the results) through statistics programmes' - 'as a
joint effort'.
Martin: Yes, it would be terrible to get that wrong after all the hard work leading up to it.
Kate:  And then we've got to present the whole thing to the group. Will you feel up to doing that?
Martin: I think we should do a joint presentation. It's all both our work, after all.
Kate: I guess you're right. But would you mind getting the slides and so on ready Q10? I find that takes
me ages, and still doesn't look any good.
Martin: Whereas I quite enjoy that kind of thing. OK Q10. Now, we need to think about... 
Exercise 12. Questions 1-4:
Keys: 1A 2B 3A 4C
Julie: Remind me, Trevor . . . how long is the presentation?
Trevor: Dr White said three per hour.
Julie: So about twenty minutes?
Trevor: Well . . . it'll be fifteen minutes per presentation.
Julie: And five minutes for questions
Trevor: And is this one going to be assessed?
Julie: No... not this time round… because it’s the first one. . . you know.
Trevor: Good news.
Julie: Well, Trevor, what are we going to include?
Trevor: Well… Do you think we ought to give some historical background?
Julie: Oh no... definitely not… we won't have time!
Trevor: but I think we ought to say something about the geographical location Q1 …cos not a lot of
people know where the islands are . . .
Julie: Yes...OK… I'll take notes, shall I?
Trevor: Yeah, that'll be a help. . .
Julie: So…geographical location . . .
Trevor: Then we ought to give an overview of the whole education system.
Julie: Shouldn't we say something about the economy . . . you know agricultural produce … minerals and so
forth?
Trevor: Well . . . Dr White said we shouldn't go into that sort of detail.
Julie: But it’s pretty important when you think about it. . . you know because it does influence the
education system . . . Q2
Trevor: Look . . . let’s think about that one later shall we? Let's see how we're doing for time
Julie: OK...so... general overview of education Q3
Trevor: Of course . . . and then the role of English language . . . Q4
Julie: Nope . . . that goes in the Language Policy Seminar...don’t you remember?
Trevor: Are you sure?
Julie: Positive.
Exercise 13. Questions 1-4
Keys: 1C 2A 3C 4B
Now, at Stanfield Childcare Centre we have excellent childcare officers, and let me briefly introduce them.
We have Susan, Andrea, Bella, Cathy, Lisa, and Liz. They’re all fully trained and come with some
individual assets which make them even better. Bella, for instance, knows children very well, having worked
here for five years, and Cathy has her own family — two little girls — so she can talk to you with first-
hand knowledge of what it’s really like to raise children (Q1). But getting back to Bella, she often relaxes
here after work, spending long hours chatting to parents, as does Cathy in fact. But in terms of hours,
nothing can compare to Andrea, who will sometimes spend the night here, staying in our overnight
room (Q2). Why? Because this centre is very friendly, and simply a great place to be. Bella, for example,
used to be quite shy herself but now is marvelous with the little kiddies, as outgoing as any of them. We
let Cathy, though, deal with the particularly quiet and introverted children (Q3), since having her own
family, she knows what can really bring them out.
Of course, what better way to do this than with yummie homemade cakes, and Cathy often gets these
from Bella, who can make some of the best in town (Q4). Yes, everyone here brings something special,
which is why we’re one of the best childcare centres in the business.
Exercise 14. Questions 1-5
Keys: 1A 2C 3D 4G 5B
TUTOR: OK, now let’s think about actually giving the presentation. You’ve only given one before, if I
remember correctly, about an experiment you’d been involved in.
RUSS: That’s right. It was pretty rubbish!
TUTOR: Let’s say it was better in some respects than in others. With regard to the structure. I felt that
you ended rather abruptly, without rounding it off (Q1). Be careful not to do that in next week’s
presentation.
RUSS: OK.
TUTOR: And you made very little eye contact with the audience, because you were looking down at
your notes most of the time. You need to be looking at the audience and only occasionally glancing at
your notes. (Q2)
RUSS: Mmm.
TUTOR: Your body language was a little odd. Every time you showed a slide, you turned your back
on the audience so you could look at it – you should have been looking at your laptop. And you kept
scratching your head, so I found myself wondering when you were next going to do that, instead of
listening to what you were saying! (Q3)
RUSS:  Oh dear. What did you think of the language? I knew that not everyone was familiar with the
subject, so I tried to make it as simple as I could.
TUTOR:  Yes, that came across. You used a few words that are specific to the field, but you always
explained what they meant, so the audience wouldn’t have had any difficulty understanding. (Q4)
RUSS:  Uh-huh.
TUTOR:  I must say the handouts you prepared were well thought out. They were a good summary of
your presentation, which people would be able to refer to later on (Q5). So well done on that.
RUSS:  Thank you.
TUTOR:  Well, I hope that helps you with next week’s presentation.
RUSS: Yes, it will. Thanks a lot.
TUTOR:   I’ll look forward to seeing a big improvement, then. 
Exercise 15. Questions 11-16
Keys: 11F 12D 13A 14B 15C 16G
So if you are one of those people who hasn’t found the perfect physical activity yet, here are some things to
think about which might help you make the right decision for you. The first question to ask yourself is
whether you would enjoy training in a gym. Many people are put off by the idea of having to fit a visit to the
gym into their busy day. You often have to go very early or late as some gyms can get very crowded but
with regular training you’ll see a big difference in a relatively short space of time. (Q11)
Running has become incredibly popular in recent years. That’s probably got a lot to do with the fact that
it’s a very accessible form of exercise that anyone can run even if you could only run a few meters to
begin with (Q12). But make sure you get the right shoes. It’s worth investing in a high quality pair and they
don’t come cheap. Another great thing about running is that you can do it at any time of day or night. The
only thing that may stop you is snow and ice.
Swimming is another really good way to build fitness. What attracts many people is that you can swim
in an indoor pool at any time of year (Q13). On the other hand, it can be quite boring or solitary. It’s hard
to chat to people while you’re swimming lengths.
Cycling has become almost as popular as running in recent years. That’s probably because as well as
improving their fitness many people say being out in the fresh air in a park or in the countryside can be
fun (Q14), provided the conditions are right of course. Only fanatics go out in the wind and rain.
Yoga is a good choice for those of you looking for exercise, which focuses on developing both a healthy
mind and body. It’s a good way of building strength and with the right instructor, there’s less chance
of hurting yourself than with other more active sports (Q15). But don’t expect to find it easy. It can be
surprisingly challenging, especially for people who aren’t very flexible. Getting a personal trainer is a
good way to start your fitness program. Obviously there can be significant costs involved. But if
you’ve got someone there to encourage you and help you achieve your goals, you’re less likely to give
up (Q16). Make sure you get someone with a recognised qualification though. Or you could do yourself
permanent damage.
Exercise 16. Questions 1-5
Keys: 1E 2H 3F 4C 5G
All these visitors mean we have had to expand our operation and it's now a truly family concern. I'm near to
retirement age so I only concern myself with looking afer the mechanical side of things - keeping the
trains going (Q1). Liz now devotes all her energies to recruiting and supporting the large squadron of
workers (Q2), which keep the place running smoothly. We're really pleased that after some years away
teaching, Sarah has now returned to the park and makes sure the visitors are kept fed and watered
(Q3), which keeps her pretty busy as you can imagine. Our son, Duncan, has been a stalwart of the park
for the last ten years, taking over from me in the area of construction (Q4) — and I'll say a little bit
more about that in a moment – and his new wife, Judith, has also joined the team in charge of retail
(Q5). That's becoming a tremendous growth area for us — a lot of people want to buy souvenirs.
Woman: So have you finished your development of the site for the moment?
Man: Not at all.
Exercise 17. Questions 1-6
Keys: 1.B 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.C
Now I just want to run through a few company policies for our apprenticeship scheme with you… Most
importantly, the internet. As part of your job you’ll be doing some research online so obviously you’ll have
unlimited access for that but please (Q1) don’t use it for personal use – you’ll have your own phones for
that.
Some of you have already asked me about flexible working. After your probationary three-month period –
some of you will be eligible for this – but (Q2) it will depend on which department you’re in and what
your personal circumstances are. So please don’t assume you’ll automatically be permitted to do this.
I want to make sure there’s no confusion about our holiday policy. Apart from any statutory public holidays
(Q3) we ask that you don’t book any holidays until after your six-month apprenticeship has finished .
Time off should only be taken if you are unwell. Please speak to your supervisor if this is going to be a
problem.
You’ll be expected to work a 40-hour week but there may be opportunities to do overtime during busy
periods. Although you’re not required to do this, (Q4) it can be a valuable experience – so we advise you
to take it up if possible. Obviously, we understand that people do have commitments outside work, so don’t
worry if there are times when you are unavailable.
As you know, we don’t have a formal dress code here – you may wear casual clothes as long as they’re
practical – and the only restriction for shoes we have is on high heels for health and safety reasons.
Comfortable shoes like trainers are preferable (Q5) .
There’s a heavily subsidised canteen on site where you can get hot meals or salads cheaply. Snacks and
drinks are also provided – so (Q6) we’ve decided to introduce a no packed lunch policy. This is partly to
encourage healthy eating at work and partly to stop people from eating at their workstation, which is
unhygienic.
OK moving on to …
Exercise 18. Questions 1-4
Keys: 1B 2D 3A 4E
Now, let me tell you something about the different ski trails you can follow during your stay here.
Highland Trail’s directly accessible from where we are now. This trail’s been designed to give first-timers
an experience they’ll enjoy regardless of their age or skill, but it’s also ideal for experts to practise
their technique (Q1).
Then there’s Pine Trail … if you’re nervous about skiing, leave this one to the experts! You follow a steep
valley looking right down on the river below – scary! But if you’ve fully mastered the techniques needed
for hills, it’s great fun (Q2).
Stony Trail’s a good choice once you’ve got a general idea of the basics. There are one or two tricky
sections, but nothing too challenging. There’s a shelter half-way where you can sit and take a break and
enjoy the afternoon sunshine. (Q3)
And finally, Loser’s Trail. This starts off following a gentle river valley but the last part is quite exposed
so the snow conditions can be challenging – if it’s snowing or windy,  check with us before you set out
to make sure the trail’s open that day. (Q4)
Right, so now if you’d like to follow me, we’ll get started … 
Exercise 19. Questions 16-20
Keys: 16. B 17. E 18. G 19. H 20. C
Rob: So which places would you specially recommend?
Joanne: Well, one of the most popular attractions is called ‘Aquascene’. What happens is every day at
high tide hundreds of fish come in from the sea – all different sorts, including some really, big deep-
sea fish – and some of them will even take food from your hand  [16]. It’s right in the middle of town, at
the end of the Esplanade. It’s not free – I think you have to pay about five dollars but it’s definitely
something you have to experience. Then of course Darwin has a great range of food, being such a
cosmopolitan place. And if you don’t have lots to spend, the best place to go is to Smith Street Mall
where they have stalls selling stuff to eat, there’s all sorts of different things including south-east
Asian dishes [17], which I really like. You’d think there’d be plenty of fresh fish in Darwin as it’s on the
coast, but in fact because of the climate it mostly gets frozen straight away, but you can get fresh fish in the
restaurants on Cullen Bay Marina – it’s a nice place to go for a special meal and they have some good
shops in that area too [18]. What else, well, there’s the botanic garden: it’s over a hundred years old
and there’s lots to see an orchid farm, rainforest, a collection of palm trees, erm, a wetlands area you
can easily spend an afternoon there.  That’s at Fannie Bay[19], a couple of kilometres out to the north.
Then, if you’ve got any energy left in the evening, the place to go is Mitchell Street that’s where it all
happens as far as clubs and music and things are concerned [20] – you’ll bump into lots of my friends
there! Talking of friends, why don’t I give you some email addresses, I’m sure they …
Exercise 20. Questions 1-5
Keys: 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B
Olivia: Hi, Joey. How are you doing? I heard you were sick.
Joey: Oh, hi, Olivia. Yeah, I had a virus last week, and I missed a whole pile of lectures, like the first one on
the Great Books in Literature where Dr Castle gave us all the information about the semester project.
Olivia: I can give you copies of the handouts, I’ve got them right here.
Joey: That’s OK. I already collected the handouts but I’m not very clear about all the details… I know we
each have to choose an individual author… I think I’m going to do Carlos Castaneda… I’m really interested
in South American literature.
Olivia: Have you checked if he’s on the list that Dr Castle gave us? We can’t just choose anyone. [Q1]
Joey: Yeah. I checked, it’s OK. Who did you choose?
Olivia: Well, l was thinking of choosing Ernest Hemingway, but then I thought no, I’ll do a British author
not an American one, so I chose Emily Bronte.
Joey: OK… and first of all it says we have to read a biography of our author. I guess it’s OK if we just
look up information about him on the Internet? [Q2]
Olivia: No, it’s got to be a full-length book. [Q2] I think the minimum length is 250 pages. There’s a list of
biographies, didn’t you get that?
Joey: Oh right, I didn’t realise we had to stick with that. So what do we have to do when we’ve read the
biography?
Olivia: Well, then we have to choose one work by the writer… again it’s got to be something quite long, we
can’t just read a short story.
Joey: But I guess a collection of short stories would be OK? [Q3]
Olivia: Yes, or even a collection of poems they said, but I think most people are doing novels. [Q3] I’m
going to do Wuthering Heights, I’ve read it before but I really want to read it again now I’ve found out more
about the writer.
Joey: And then the video… we have to make a short video about our author and about the book. How
long has it got to be? [Q4]
Olivia: A minute. [Q4]
Joey: What? Like, sixty seconds? And we gotta give all the important information about their life and the
book we choose…
Olivia: Well you can’t do everything… I wrote it down somewhere… yes, Dr Castle said we had to “find or
write a short passage that helps to explain the author’s passion for writing, why they’re a writer”. So, we can
back this up with reference to important events in the writer’s life if they’re relevant, but it’s up to us
really. [Q5] The video is meant to portray the essence of the writer’s life and the piece of writing we
choose.