Summary Listening Tests
New lecture listening tests – gap-fill summary worksheets
Academic English UK has created a new type of listening test. These tests provide authentic lecture listening practice using a Cornell style note-taking outline and these notes are then used to answer key ideas connected to the lecture in the form of a summary gap-fill.
Rich and poor countries gap-fill summary
Why some countries are poor and others are rich (new for 2020) – The School of Life
A really good lecture on the three key elements of why some countries are poor. It discusses how corruption of institutions, culture and geographical features all play a significant role in poverty. The worksheet is based on note-taking followed by a gap-fill summary. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [8.47] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Globalisation gap-fill summary
Globalisation: economic, political, & cultural relationships by Edeos
This lecture discusses the key elements to the rise of globalisation. It focuses on the inter-connected relationships of politics, culture and the economy. It includes a lots of important vocabulary. The worksheet is based on note-taking followed by a gap-fill summary. (Example). Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [8.10] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Reading Test: Globalisation: International Trade.
The text defines the key points associated to globalization. It discusses the disparity of progression of trade between countries and highlights the integration of in-ward and out- ward looking policies. It finally points out that three key areas of international globalization are imperative for the economic growth of a country.The reading test worksheet tests headings / T,F,NG / open answers / gap fill / information tables / reference words / vocabulary. (Example) Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP
Summary Writing: Globalisation: International Trade.
The text defines the key points associated to globalisation. It discusses the disparity of progression of trade between countries and highlights the integration of in-ward and out- ward looking policies. It finally points out that three key areas of international globalisation are imperative for the economic growth of a country. The summary writing task consists of a note-taking worksheet, a summary writing task, critical thinking questions, sample notes, a sample summary and sample critical thinking answers. (Example) Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Fast Fashion gap-fill summary
The environmental impact of fast fashion by S.Williams
This lecture discusses how the fast fashion clothing industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world. It focuses on materials, manufacturing and consumer waste. The worksheet is based on note-taking followed by a gap-fill summary. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [8.10] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
The Fourth Industrial Revolution gap-fill summary
What is the fourth industrial revolution? by Graeme Codrington
This lecture briefly highlights how the 1st, 2nd and 3rd industrial revolutions connect to the 4th industrial revolution. It clearly explains what is and what isn’t the fourth industrial revolution. The worksheet is based on note-taking followed by a gap-fill summary. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [10.39] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Business model innovation gap-fill summary
Business model innovation by University of St.Gallen
This lecture discusses how important innovation is for a company. It defines business model innovation and discusses the key steps in using business model patterns to reinvent a company, The worksheet is based on note-taking followed by a gap-fill summary. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [08.10] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Economic inequality gap-fill summary
Economic inequality by AEUK
This lecture discusses what economic inequality is, how wealth is distributed, how the past has affected the future and the current debate. The worksheet is based on note-taking followed by a gap-fill summary. Example. Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [10.00] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Mobile Phone Addiction gap-fill summary
Mobile phone addiction [TED Talk] by R. Sleight
This lecture discusses the rise in smartphone use, associated data in terms of user usage, and five insights to control addictive tendencies. (Example). Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] / Video [11:48] / MP3 / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Reading Test: Mobile Phone Addiction
The text discusses the rise in mobile phone use, the factors that lead to addiction and implications for the future. The reading test worksheet tests headings / T,F,NG / open answers / gap fill / information tables / reference words / vocabulary. (Example) Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Mobile Phone Addiction: Reading & Summary Writing Lesson
The text discusses the rise in mobile phone use, the factors that lead to addiction and implications for the future. Students take notes on key ideas and write a summary of 200-250 words. The summary writing task consists of a note-taking worksheet, a summary writing task, critical thinking questions, sample notes, a sample summary and sample critical thinking answers. (Example) Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
