Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

Good afternoon CLB 7/8,

This afternoon, you'll be working on 2 tasks. First, I would like you to complete a listening quiz for the unit that we've been working on.

Click on the link for the quiz and read the instructions carefully before you begin.  Do not use any dictionaries during the quiz. NOTE: You will need to come back to the blog for the audio after you open the quiz and read the instructions.

Quiz

Here is the audio file that you will need to listen to.  Remember to listen to the audio only two times.  Please use the coloured paper that I've given you to take notes and hand in your notes before you leave.  

Quiz audio file

Once you've completed the quiz, please work on your commercial with your partners.  I would like to record each group using my cell phone for better audio quality.  

After you've recorded your commercial, please complete the 'Self-Assessment' portion of the rubric for your '2 Minute Commercial,' and I will complete the rest of the rubric. Make sure to hand in both your listening notes and speaking rubric before you leave.

Finally, here are the answers for the AVL #1 worksheet. I'm sorry we didn't have time to talk about in class, but please ask if you have questions.

AVL #1 Worksheet

1. We need concrete proof of your accusation before we act on it. (Adj)
2. The approaching storm could bring 20 cm of snow. (Sorry, Jaspreet! L) (Adj)
3. Ivette has an uncontrollable urge to drink coffee every day. (Adj)
4. There’s little demand for winter clothing in Saudi Arabia. (N)
5. Be sure to include enough factual information in your presentation. (Adj)
6. Many newcomers are surprised to discover how cold winters in Canada really are.  (V)
7. What can you infer from the speaker’s tone of voice? (V)
8. Ironically, the car thief crashed into a police car while trying to get away. (Adv)
9. The students in our class are from many different backgrounds. (N)
10. The students were metaphorically over the moon when school was closed because of the snow storm. (Adv)
11. TED-Ed Lessons are an abbreviated version of original TED Talks. (Adj)
12. Which genre of music do you prefer? (N)
13. Some people can be very opinionated. (Adj)
14. English has many illogical and well-established exceptions. (Adj)
15. The students asked for clarification about what to include in their presentations. (N)

Enjoy!