You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
202 <strong>Useful</strong> <strong>Exercises</strong> <strong>for</strong> IELTS<br />
2.7 PREDICTION AND PREPARATION: In True/False question tasks<br />
it is sometimes possible to predict the likely correct answers based on either<br />
your common knowledge or on logic. (Of course, it is impossible to determine<br />
be<strong>for</strong>ehand if something is not given.)<br />
Look at the questions in <strong>Exercises</strong> 2.8 and 2.9 and try to predict what you will<br />
hear on the tape. Ask yourself:<br />
- who is talking and possibly to whom?<br />
- what is the topic that is to be discussed?<br />
Circle the keywords and phrases to listen <strong>for</strong>. Guess the answers to the True/False/<br />
Not Given questions be<strong>for</strong>e you listen, and later check your accuracy.<br />
2.8 TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN: Listen to Lecture 2 on the tape:<br />
a.<br />
b.<br />
We live in the most technologically advanced period in history.<br />
Greenpeace will probably continue to keep a close watch on<br />
government policies.<br />
T<br />
T<br />
F<br />
F<br />
NG<br />
NG<br />
c.<br />
The levels of Greenhouse gases will soon decrease.<br />
T<br />
F<br />
NG<br />
d.<br />
The environment was not always considered an important<br />
political issue.<br />
T<br />
F<br />
NG<br />
e.<br />
'Green' parties are mainly supported by young voters.<br />
T<br />
F<br />
NG<br />
f.<br />
Hardwood <strong>for</strong>ests are being destroyed <strong>for</strong> long-term profit.<br />
T<br />
F<br />
NG<br />
g.<br />
The best recipe <strong>for</strong> environmental protection is poverty.<br />
T<br />
F<br />
NG<br />
h.<br />
Technology and economic growth assist conservation.<br />
T<br />
F<br />
NG<br />
i.<br />
There will soon be soon be cheaper food and cleaner cars.<br />
T<br />
F<br />
NG<br />
j.<br />
The environment will benefit if we help the economy to grow.<br />
T<br />
F<br />
NG<br />
2.9 SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS: Refer to Lecture 2 on the tape.<br />
All the answers below have a MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOUR WORDS:<br />
i.<br />
ii.<br />
iii.<br />
iv.<br />
v.<br />
At the start of the new millenium, what is beginning to be reversed?<br />
Two 'watchdog' organisations are named. Greenpeace and<br />
According to the speaker, what is the most encouraging sign?<br />
What is given as a direct cause of 'environmental ruin'?<br />
Which high-tech solution is given that will conserve natural resources?<br />
(ANSWERS ON PAGE 114)
Change language