TED TESTS: TED TALKS Test Questions
What are TED Talk tests?
TED Talk lectures of 10-15 minutes based on a variety of topics. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). These tests are similar to university English tests. Go here for shorter tests: TED Tests 6-minutes
TED Tests Listening Topics
Don’t insist on English – Patricia Ryan
TED TALK: The globalisation of English and its testing systems can have negative affects on students from various backgrounds. Level: ***** [B1/B2/] / Video [10:35] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Don’t insist on English – Patricia Ryan
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Authentic idea! Print off PowerPoint slides (3 slides per page) and add notes while you listen, then answer the question sheet.
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10x TED Talk Test PDF Worksheets
1. Lose control A.I 2.Why companies fail 3.College Loans 4. Global Arms Trade 5.What is a good life? 6. Manufacture Revolution 7. Panama Papers 8.Office Work 9. Texting English 10. Warehouses
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College / University Loans
How College loans exploit students – Sajay Samual
TED TALK: An investigation into the college loan system, three important truths about the process and the possibility of deceptive advertising.Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [11.48] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Don’t Insist on English
Don’t insist on English – Patricia Ryan
TED TALK: The globalisation of English and its testing systems can have negative affects on students from various backgrounds. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Level: ***** [B1/B2/] / Video [10:35] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Don’t insist on English – Patricia Ryan
AEUK has created a Power Point for this talk: Download PPT.
Authentic idea! Print off PowerPoint slides (3 slides per page) and add notes while you listen, then answer the question sheet.
Fair Trade
Fair Trade: a just world starts with you – Benjamin Conard
TEDX Talk: The reality of farming in developing countries and how Fair Trade Certification helps farmers receive fair prices, alleviate poverty and improve local communities.Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [09:12] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Fair Trade: a just world starts with you – Benjamin Conard
AEUK has created a PowerPoint for this talk: Download PPT. and also created a video that connects to the PPT: Video.
Authentic idea! Print off PPT slides (3 slides per page) and add notes while you listen, then answer the question sheet.
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Gender in Social Media
Social media and the end of gender – Johanna Blakley
TED TALK: This Ted talk discusses how social media has changed the way that mass media understands its audience. Marketing used to be based on demographics but the recent progression in group formation on social media means that this is changing. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [08:12] / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Social media and the end of gender – Johanna Blakley
AEUK has created a PowerPoint for this talk: Download PPT.
Authentic idea! Print off PPT slides (3 slides per page) and add notes while you listen, then answer the question sheet.
Global Arms Trade
The global arms trade – Samantha Nut
TED TALK: Discussing the future fragility of society and the environment. The speaker offers possible solutions for a more focused future.Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [13:34] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Losing Control of A.I
Losing control of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Sam Harris
TED Talk: An informative talk about the worries of A.I and how we fail to address the seriousness of what A.I could become. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [C1] / Video [14:27] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Manufacturing Revolution
The next manufacturing revolution – Olivier Scalabre
TED TALK: The manufacturing sector has declined but two new innovative processes hold the key to revolutionise manufacturing again. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [12:26] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
The next manufacturing revolution – Olivier Scalabre
AEUK has created a PowerPoint for this talk: Download PPT. and also created a video that connects to the PPT: Video [13:18]
Authentic idea! Print off PPT slides (3 slides per page) and add notes while you listen, then answer the question sheet.
Noise Pollution
Why noise pollution is bad for your health and what you can do about it. – Mathias Basner
TED TALK: This lecture discusses the rise in environmental noise and its psychological and physical effects. It proposes a number of possible solutions to control and reduce noise. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] / Video [09:58] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Office Work
Why work doesn’t happen at work – Jason Fried
TED TALK: the problems with working in an office environment and highlights two main reasons and three possible improvement solutions. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example. Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] / Video [15:21] / Download PPT. & adapted PPT Video / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Reading Test: Contemporary Office Design
The text discusses the evolution of open plan office space, important considerations in office planning, the drawbacks associated with open plan and possible solutions.The reading test worksheet tests headings / T,F,NG / open answers / gap fill / information tables / reference words / vocabulary. (Example) Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP
Contemporary Office Design: Reading & Summary Writing Lesson
The text discusses the evolution of open plan office space, important considerations in office planning, the drawbacks associated with open plan and possible solutions. The lesson includes a critical thinking worksheet too. (Example) Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP
Panama Papers
The Panama papers exposed – Robert Palmer
TED TALK: April 2016 the biggest data leak exposing how the rich and powerful hide money in off-shore bank accounts. What’s next? Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [08:01] / TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Prison Justice System
How we’re priming some kids for college and others for prison – Alice Gothman
TED TALK: An examination of a bias criminal justice system that racial discriminates against poorer black communities in America. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] / Video [15:58] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Sustainable Investment
The investment logic for sustainability– Chris McKnett
TED TALK: The importance of investing in the sustainable areas of environment, social and corporate governance. The lecture provides examples of companies that are deploying sustainable and productive outcomes. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B1/B2/] / Video [12:07] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
The investment logic for sustainability– Chris McKnett
AEUK has created a PowerPoint for this talk: Download PPT.
Authentic idea! Print off PowerPoint slides (3 slides per page) and add notes while you listen, then answer the question sheet.
Texting English
Texting is killing language – John McWhorter
TED TALK: How texting on smart phones is changing the way we view language and how it is a process of linguistic evolution. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B1/B2/C1] / Video [13:48] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Vaping & E-cigarettes
What you should know about vaping and e-cigarettes – Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin
TED TALK: This Ted talk discusses how vaping has become an epidemic in the U.S and some of the dangers of e-liquids. The lecture provides a background on different types of vaping, data on the rise of vaping in the US and its hidden dangers. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). (Example). Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [10:38] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
What you should know about vaping and e-cigarettes – Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin
AEUK has created a PowerPoint for this talk: Download PPT. and also created a video that connects to the PPT: Video.
Authentic idea! Print off PPT slides (3 slides per page) and add notes while you listen, then answer the question sheet.
Video Games
Your Brain on Video Games – Daphne Bavelier
TED TALK: This TED talk discusses how action-packed shooter games can be used as educational and rehabilitation tools. It provides clear examples of research and an analysis of the brain. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..).(Example). Power Point. Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [17:51] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Reading Test: The impact of video games on health
The text discusses three serious health issues connected to playing video games. The text uses eight key sources to highlight gaming to be a future health concern. The reading test worksheet tests headings / T,F,NG / open answers / gap fill / information tables / reference words / vocabulary. (see Example) Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP
Video Games: Reading & Summary Writing Lesson
The text discusses three serious health issues connected to playing video games. The text uses eight key sources to highlight gaming to be a future health concern. Students take notes on key idea and write a summary of 200-250 words. The lesson includes a critical thinking worksheet too. Example. Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP
Video Games Lesson PDF Book
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Warehouses
What happens inside massive warehouses – Mick Mountz
TED Talk: The automation of warehouse picking and packing systems and how robots have increased productivity and efficiency. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [12:06] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
What Makes a Good Life?
What makes a good life? – Robert Waldinger
TED TALK: Lessons from the longest study on happiness by Harvard. It discusses the success of the study and what the findings were. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Download PPT. / Video [12:46] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Reading Test: Understanding happiness
The text discusses the three dimensions of happiness, happiness at home and work and the recent research into what are the important features of happiness. The reading test worksheet tests headings / T,F,NG / open answers / gap fill / information tables / reference words / vocabulary. (Example) Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP
Understanding happiness: Reading & Summary Writing Lesson
The text discusses the three dimensions of happiness, happiness at home and work and the recent research into what are the important features of happiness. Students take notes on key idea and write a summary of 200-250 words. The lesson includes a critical thinking worksheet too. ( Example) Level ***** [B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP
Happiness Lesson PDF Book
AMAZING VALUE – Six lessons in one book. Introduction, definitions, questionnaire, reading test & summary writing, 1 x lecture listening & seminar / Example / Webpage link / [TEACHER MEMBERSHIP]
Why Businesses Fail.
Two reasons companies fail – Knut Haanaes
TED TALK: The reasons that prevent businesses from continuing to be successful, looking at two case studies and four important lessons to learn. Listening worksheets use a range of test type questions (T/F/NG, open questions, information gap fills, table completion, summaries, etc..). Example of test Level: ***** [B2/C1] / Video [10:38] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Two reasons companies fail – Knut Haanaes
AEUK has created a PowerPoint for this talk: Download PPT. and also created a video that connects to the PPT: Video.
Authentic idea! Print off PPT slides (3 slides per page) and add notes while you listen, then answer the question sheet.
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10x TED Talk Test PDF Worksheets
1. Lose control A.I 2.Why companies fail 3.College Loans 4. Global Arms Trade 5.What is a good life? 6. Manufacture Revolution 7. Panama Papers 8.Office Work 9. Texting English 10. Warehouses
AMAZING VALUE – buy these 10+ min listening worksheets in one PDF book. More information.
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