5x Mini-lecture Practice 4
Task 4
You’re now going to listen to five two-minute lectures so that you can practise the Cornell note-taking system. Each practice will follow the same format:
Pre-listening |
Think about and write notes about the topic questions and then look up any words that you don’t know from the vocabulary section. |
Listening |
Listen and take notes in the main column. Use abbreviations and symbols so that you can write more content. |
Post-listening |
Tidy notes in the main column. Rewrite words that aren’t clear, check spelling, reduce sentences. Write study questions and cue words in the left column. Write a summary of the listening in one-three sentences in the bottom section. Critical Thinking: Think about your opinion on the topic and make a few notes in your notebook. Do you agree with the ideas presented? Is there anything you question? |
Task 5
Lecture 1: This lecture is about the International Space Station (ISS). Write some notes about these topic questions:
- What do you know about the ISS?
- What do you think the ISS looks like?
- What would you like or dislike about staying on the ISS?
- Do you think the ISS is the first step in space colonisation?
Now listen to the lecture and complete the main column.
Review
- Compare your notes with the model notes (ANSWERS).
- What could you do better?
Post Listening Task
Critical Thinking: Think about your opinion on the topic and make a few notes:
- Do you agree with the ideas presented?
- Is there anything you question?
Task 6
Lecture 2: This lecture is about gene editing. Write some notes about these topic questions:
- Why do some parents wish to modify the genes of their children?
- Is gene editing ethical if used on animals?
- Do you think gene editing is more acceptable for a medical argument?
- Should gene editing be available on the National Health Service?
Now listen to the lecture and complete the main column.
Review
- Compare your notes with the model notes (ANSWERS).
- What could you do better?
Post-Listening Task
Critical Thinking: Think about your opinion on the topic and make a few notes:
- Do you agree with the ideas presented?
- Is there anything you question?
Task 7
Lecture 3: This lecture is about the Covid-19 vaccines. Write some notes about these topic questions:
- Which vaccines have been approved in your country?
- What do you think are the differences between them?
- Would you consider having the vaccine yourself?
- Do you think vaccines are on the only way to stop the spread of the virus?
Now listen to the lecture and complete the main column.
Review
- Compare your notes with the model notes (ANSWERS).
- What could you do better?
Post-listening Task
Critical Thinking: Think about your opinion on the topic and make a few notes:
- Do you agree with the ideas presented?
- Is there anything you question?
Task 8
Lecture 4: This lecture is about endothermic and ectothermic species. Write some notes about these topic questions:
- Do you know which animals are warm-blooded?
- Do you know which ones are cold-blooded?
- Do you think one type find it easier to survive than the other?
- Would humans survive if they were ectothermic?
Now listen to the lecture and complete the main column.
Review
- Compare your notes with the model notes (ANSWERS).
- What could you do better?
Post-listening Task
Critical Thinking: Think about your opinion on the topic and make a few notes:
- Do you agree with the ideas presented?
- Is there anything you question?
Task 8
Lecture 5: This lecture is about the Antarctic ozone hole. Write some notes about these topic questions:
- What do you know about the ozone layer?
- Why do you think the ozone layer has a hole in it?
- Why do you think it’s particularly crucial in areas such as the Antarctic?
- Do you think the ozone layer could heal itself?
Now listen to the lecture and complete the main column.
Review
- Compare your notes with the model notes (ANSWERS).
- What could you do better?
Post-listening Task
Critical Thinking: Think about your opinion on the topic and make a few notes:
- Do you agree with the ideas presented?
- Is there anything you question?
Digital Documents
Complete Lesson 4 Booklet
- Note-taking Methods 4 Booklet: Listening Note-taking Methods 4 Booklet by AEUK
Listening Transcripts:
- Mini-Lecture 4 Transcripts: Mini-Lecture Practice 4 Transcripts