T for a statement which is true F for a statement which is false ? if there is insufficient information

7. All overseas students are required to register with the police as soon as they arrive in Briatin. 8. Working in Britain without acquiring the relevant permission is illegal.

9. If overseas students are to get a job in the UK, they need to get forms OW1 and OW5 at the

job centres.

10. Overseas students have to get forms OW21 and OW22 from job centres if they are looking

for work experience. Overseas students can only take part-time work. 11. It is free of charge to register with the police when you arrive in the UK.

Listening Activity 12

You are going to listen to a talk about the student union. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.

All 1 students automatically belong to the Student Union and have full 2 and membership rights. Part-time students also have 3 to what the Union has to offer. Further details of this are

available from the Student Union offices. The Union is 4 to the NUS, which represents students on a 5 level. Students can take advantage of 6 travel facilities and a wide range of reductions on 7 goods, through the Student 8 Cards.

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9. The talk gives an introduction to the Student Union.

10. The Social Committee is responsible for entertainment on campus. 11. The Student Union finances all the clubs and societies at college.

Listening Activity 13

You are going to hear a conversation that took place at an accommodation agency. As you listen , fill in the gaps in the notes below.

I?ll start with self-contained flats. The flats are 1 but you will find you have your 2 to do what you want. With bedsitters ,you would have your 3 although you will have to 4 the kitchen and bathroom. Lodgings are more expensive than 5as you receive a meal.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing T for a statement which is true F for a statement which is false ? if there is insufficient information 6. Hostels are more expensive than lodgings.

7. The agent suggests that the best option is to look through the local paper for accommodation. 8. The accommodation office in the university will offer students a list of cheap accommodation

in the area.

Listening Activity 14

You are going to listen to a talk about Cambridge. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.

The university town of Cambridge, just one hour 1 of London, has been one of the world?s most important centres of learning for 2 years. Its academic vitality and beauty create the perfect 3 in which to study. Like other students here, you will enjoy 4 unique to the Cambridge way of 5 . During your free time you might like to 6 along the “Backs”, or try your 7 at “punting” on the river.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing T for a statement which is true F for a statement which is false ? if there is insufficient information 8. Cambridge is home to some famous museums. 9. The city has extensive sporting facilities.

10. Many fine performing actors and musicians are originally from Cambridge. 11. The university has many excellentrestaurant.

Listening Activity 15

You will hear a talk about Skunks. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.

Some animals which people hate and fear are gaining new 1 . People have begun to 2 their ideas about skunks. Cherry Briggs, an animal researcher, said that skunks are very 3 animals because they catch 4 and beetles. They are great for 5 control.

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6. People fear the skunks because of their awful smell. 7. Skunks always warn you after they spray. 8. Skunks are easily recognized by their color.

9. One of the skunk?s warning signs is to raise its feet. 10. Skunks will move away when they hear loud rap music. 11. Skunks love all kinds of milk products.

12. Skunks are wanted to be back because they are great for pest control.

Listening Activity 16

You will hear a conversation between Gladys and Jack. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.

The lecture was interesting. The new student really 1 it.The student enrolled in the M.A. teaching programme2 . He?d like to know something about 3 . He asked the lady about the

assessment and the exams for this particular programme. He is nervous about 4 because he hasn?t had an exam for a 5

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? if there is insufficient information 6. Five assays are required before the finals. 7. The lecture and the student are good friends.

8. The lady lived on the campus while she was studying in the university.

Listening Activity 17

You will listen to a doctor?s talk. As you listen, complete the notes below.

In Western countries, many people have 1 deposits on the inside wall of their arteries. These deposits build up over 2 of years, narrowing the arteries. Sometimes the deposits can 3 the

formation of blood clots. If a clot breaks free, it can enter the 4 and sooner or later it will become trapped and block off a blood vessel, possibly causing a 5 attack or a stroke.

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6. Too much saturated oil in your diet can result in developing cancer. 7. What people eat may determine the cholesterol level in their blood. 8. Saturated fat will help to lower blood cholesterol level.

9. People are suggested to eat more saturated fat. Fatty acids are essential for people?s

health.

10. The human body can make a lot of fatty acids.

11. Some nuts, seeds and fish contain a high proportion of polyunsaturated fats.

Listening Activity 18

You will listen to a talk about the city of Pompeii. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.

Over 2,000 years ago, many rich Romans spent 1 in the city of Pompeii which was located on the Bay of Naples. Pliny saw the eruption of 2 , Vesuvius. It was a 3 sight. Rock and ash flew through the air. The city of Pompeii was 4 of Mt. Vesuvius. When the volcano first erupted, many people are able 5 the city. Unfortunately, there was 6 time for everyone to escape. More than 7 people died. They were buried alive under the volcanic ash. The eruption lasted for about 3 hours.

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8. Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of volcanic rock and ash. 9. The city of Pompeii could never be forgotten.

10. An Italian farmer found a part of a wall of the ancient city of Pompeii on farm. 11. Today the whole of the ancient city of Pompeii was uncovered. 12. Now, tourists come to see the ruins of the famous city of Pompeii.

Listening Activity 19

You will listen to a dialogue accommodation in the UK. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.

If you pay your rent weekly, you have to pay it in 1 on a fixed day of the week. If you want to leave, you have to give 2 notice. If you pay 3 , it?s one month?s notice. But if you have 4

accommodation or no meals are provided, then 5 you have to give a month?s notice, even if you?re 6 weekly. Lt?s therefore important to have a definite 7 with your landlady at the beginning of your 8 .

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9. The landlady doesn?t have to give you any notice if she wants you to leave.

10. If you don?t return the key at the end of your tenancy, you may lose your deposit. 11. The tent book provides a record of payment.

12. The house regulations in the rent book are legally binding. 13. The landlady may evict you is you try to share a single room.

14. You?re more likely to have to sign an agreement if you live in lodgings.

Listening Activity 20

You will listen to a conversation between two students. As you listen, complete the following notes.

If you are living in 1 you should find out when meals are served and be 2 for them. You

should also find about when it?s most3 for guests to visit you or to have a 4 . If you know that you will be 5 you should let her know, so she can 6 your dinner or give you a 7 .

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8. The landlady would appreciate your help in keeping the house clean. 9. In lodgings, gas and electricity are usually included in the rent. 10. All private houses have central heating.

11. The landlady will provide enough blankets to keep you warm for the winter.

12. Before using your own electrical apparatus, make sure they work on the voltage of the house.

Unit six summary