Videp Luyén thi IELTS - Cam két déu ra! Module 7: Flow-chart Complete Task <_< IN THIS UNIT YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO + Complete a flow-chart ‘+ Predict what information is missing in a flow-chart * Deal with technical or scientific flow-charts. IN 1. Do you know who this famous person is and what he does? Do you know how he became famous? 2. (track 59) You will hear a journalist talk about how this artist became famous. Complete the flow-chart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.Videp / Luygn thi IELTS - Cam két déu ra! FOCUS ON TECHNIQUES FLOW-CHART COMPLETION Flow-chart completion tasks are similar to other completion tasks. Hither: = You are given a list of words to choose from, or = You complete the chart by using words from the recording. The instructions will tell you how many words you can use. The answers come in the same order as the recording. He learnt how to play a variety of instruments: 1, guitar, drums and He entered talent 2, in his home town and his mother posted some videos on YouTube, The You Tube clips brought him a lot of 3. He was discovered by a 4. He signed a recording 5, and became a 6, 3. Think about how you completed the flow-chart in exercise 2 and answer the questions. 1 Were the words in the recording exactly the same as the words in the flow-chart? 2. Was there extra information in the listening which you didn’t need to use and which might have led you to give the wrong answer? PREDICTING THE ANSWER Tip 4: In the exam itis unlikely that you will be able to guess the actual missing word, However, it will help you a lot if you think about the type of word you are listening for. 4. Read the opinions below on being famous and complete these tasks: = Underline the key words in each sentence. + Read the word before and after the gap. * Make a note of the possible grammatical forms of the missing word, ie, adjective, noun, verb, ete. + Tryto guess the missing word, or some possible words. A [wouldn't like to be famous. | would hate people to 1, me all the time. You would always be followed by 2. and never able to have a private life, Being followed on a good day, when you've been to the hairdresser and are wearing your best jeans, is perhaps 3. but can you imagine how it would make you feel on a bad day? B_ I would love to be famous. I would adore all the 4 and the special treatment. Everywhere I went, people would know my name and | wouldn't need to 5. anymore. The best part, though, would be meeting other famous people. I can imagine that would be so 6, . They would come to my 7 yacht and I would 8 their mansions Compare your answers with a partner. Were some of your guesses the same?Videp / Luygn thi IELTS - Cam két déu ra! 5, (track 60) Listen and fill the gaps in exercise 4, 6. Now read the flow-chart below. Using the technique demonstrated in the previous exercise, predict the grammatical form of the missing words. Try also to think about the possible meaning. Complete the flow-chart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. How to become famous Find something you like doing and 1 at becoming the best in that particular skill Study 2 and try to learn as much as possible. Create 3 and market yourself. You need to be able to sell yourself, Social media isa great way to do this these days. Don't worry if sometimes you 4 You can learn from the experience. 7. (track 61) Listen and fill the gaps in exercise 6. TECHNICAL / SCIENTIFIC FLOW-CHARTS ‘The subject matter for this type of task can vary. Itis possible to be presented with a flow-chart which is technical or scientific. The language used, therefore, can often seem challenging at first. One approach to handling this type of flow-chart is this: + Underline the key words you do understand. "Decide which type of word is missing from each gap: adjective, noun, verb, etc, (make a note) "Try to work out the overall meaning of each stage of the chart. 8. Read the flow-chart below, which uses a lot of technical language, and follow the advice on the previous page. Tip 8: Try not to panic when you see technical or scientific words you don't recognise. Focus on the words you do understand. Getting the best from your camcorder Most camcorders can perform all necessary tasks using automatic functions. But for a more professional result, you must also learn how to use the 1. controls. The Focus function on the camera is very 2, You need to turn the focus ring one way or the other, depending on whether the object you want to film is 3 or further away. The Iris is an adjustable opening (aperture) which controls the amount of 4 coming through the lens (the exposure). As you open the iris, more light comes in and the picture appears §Videp / Luygn thi IELTS - Cam két déu ra! Finally, the Zoom is a very 6. manual function and therefore often over-used. This feature moves your shot closer or further away from the subject. For 7. zooms a tripod is recommended. 9. Look at the options in the box. Discuss with a partner which are possible for each gap. Abigger Bbrighter_ Closer D important E light Flong GManual — H popular‘ short Juseful 10. (track 62) You will hear a talk on how to get the best from your camcorder. Choose SEVEN answers from the list and write the correct letter, A-J, next to questions 1-7 in exercise 8. Tip 10: Listen carefully, as some of the opinions in the box are distractors. FOCUS ON LISTENING 11. (track 63) You will hear a lecture on how to make a short film. Complete the flow-chart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Making a short film When deciding which type of film to make, use the 1. you have among you. Make the plot of your film 2. Have a3 with you at all times, Write the screenplay: a description of the scene, the location, the actors’ words, the 4. and directions for the actors about what they should do. Prepare a storyboard. This is a bit like a 5 Choose a director. He or she is in control of the 6, elements of the film. Cast your film, One way to find actors might be to 7. © wowiatisy