Listening Pack For Students - Q Skills 3 (3rd Ed) - Units 1-8 Kopyası

2022-2023 Listening 1: The Psychology of
Q Skills First Impressions

Listening & Speaking 3
UNIT 1 -SOCIOLOGY Target Vocabulary
Unit 1
Use the words in the box below to fill in the blanks. Change the form of the words if necessary.
behaviour (n) error (n) assume (v) trait (n)

briefly (adv) encounter (v) positive (adj) sample (n)
negative (adj) form an impression (phr. v.)
1. She shares several character traits with her mother. They are both really patient.
2. The economic crisis had a negative effect on the citizens. They became poor and unhappy.
3. Researchers have found that we form an impression about people within seconds of
meeting them. We decide whether they are nice or not.
4. I noticed a change in his trait Starting university has made him act more responsibly than
before.
5. All the athletes have to give a blood sample before the marathon. Their blood is checked for
steroids and drugs.
6. Just because someone is young, don’t __________ that they are inexperienced. We
shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
7. I think you have made an __________ in your calculations. The total is 14,450. It isn’t
14,540.
8. John met her __________ on Friday. They had a quick coffee during their lunch break.
9. I __________ many problems when I first moved to France. However, I didn’t give up. It
feels like home now.
10. Most of his comments were __________ , but he had a couple of criticisms.
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2022-2023 Listening 1: The Psychology of
Q Skills First Impressions
UNIT 1 -SOCIOLOGY Listening 1: Note Taking
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Listen to the lecture and take notes on the note taking sheet.
The Psychology of First Impressions
Topic:
Example:
First Main idea:
- First Mistake
- Second Mistake
Second Main Idea:
Detail:
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2022-2023 Listening 2: A Review of Books
Q Skills about First Impressions
UNIT 1 -SOCIOLOGY Target Vocabulary
conscious (adj) effective (adj) expert (adj) reliable (adj)

association (n) concentrate (v) observation (n) reaction (v)
assess (v) familiar (adj)
1. These students are now more aware of what they should do, and they are making
__________ efforts not to fail the exam.
2. We need someone who is a/an __________ at system management at our company since we
deal with a lot of important system problems.
3. We have __________ information that a strike is planned by the employees for the next
month. We were told by one of the employees in secret.
4. The medication will only be __________ if you take it three times a day for a week.
5. I can’t __________ when the TV is on. I need complete silence to focus.
6. I had an allergic __________ to kiwi last year. I didn’t know I was allergic to it until I
started to itch, and my tongue grew twice its normal size!
7. She looks so __________. She looks a lot like my best friend from primary school.
8. If you want to be a successful chef, you first have to __________. You need to watch others
and take note of what they are doing before you cook yourself.
9. The colour white has positive __________ for him. It makes him feel happy and relaxed.
10. After the hurricane, the minister came to __________ the damage caused to the city.
According to his calculations there is 10 million dollars’ worth of damage.
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NOTE TAKING SHEET
2022-2023 Listening 2: A Review of Books

Q Skills about First Impressions
UNIT 1 -SOCIOLOGY Listening 2: Note Taking
Listen to the audio and take notes on the note taking sheet.
Book Review on First Impressions
Book 1 – “Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking”

Malcolm Gladwell argues…
Book 2 – “Thinking Fast and Slow”

Daniel Kahneman says…
System 1
System 2
Problems
Experts
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Listening 2: A Review of Books
2022-2023 about First Impressions
Q Skills
Listening & Speaking 3 Listening 2: Extra
UNIT 1 -SOCIOLOGY Comprehension Questions
Extra Comprehension Questions
1- The students were shown a video of a teacher in the classroom for several ……..
a.) lessons
b.) seconds
c.) minutes
d.) hours
2- According to the listening why are our first impressions accurate?

a.) We learn them from our instructors.
b.) Our parents teach them to us.
c.) They are instinctive.
d.) Research teaches us.
3- According to the listening, what is an advantage of System 1?

a.) It keeps us safe.
b.) We do better in our exams.
c.) We think consciously about things.
d.) It stops us from assessing situations.
4- What do we think of when we hear the words slow and grey?

a.) the past
b.) old
c.) hair
d.) ourselves
5- What is NOT true about System 2?

a.) It controls and checks System 1.
b.) It is used to solve difficult maths problems.
c.) It is needed to concentrate fully.
d.) It works well when we are tired.
6- What is NOT a problem about fast thinking? We think that ….

a.) what we see is all there is.
b.) we can trust something because it is familiar.
c.) a person is always good if they behave well once.
d.) a phrase is true if it is said once.
7- How many hours of practice does an expert have?

a.) 1,000
b.) 10,000
c.) 1,000,000
d.) 10,000,000
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2022-2023 Listening 1: A Billion Pound of
Q Skills Spices
UNIT 2 -NUTRITIONAL Target Vocabulary
SCIENCE
Unit 2
Use the words below to fill in the blanks. Change the form of the words if necessary.
burn (v) consume (v) ethnic (adj) key (adj) rare (adj)
local (adj) season (v) spicy (adj) experiment (v)
1. Cooking a restaurant-quality steak at home is easy. Just ________ your meat with butter,
herbs, black pepper and salt.
2. Investing requires taking risks so risk management is the ________ element for success.
3. Please use kitchen gloves while cooking pancakes. You might ________ your hands.
4. I like to try out different cuisines while travelling, that is why I prefer eating in small
________ restaurants.
5. Diamonds are expensive because they are hard to mine and cut. Moreover, they are so
________ in nature that production does not meet the demand.
6. If you are having trouble with your stomach and increase in body temperature, you should
avoid eating _____ food.
7. Vehicles reach optimal fuel economy at an average speed, speeding and driving too slowly
________ more fuel.
8. Istanbul is a very cosmopolitan and multicultural city which hosts a lot of ________ groups
from all over the world.
9. Scientists need to ________ more in order to find a permanent cure for the coronavirus.
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2022-2023 Listening 1: A Billion Pound of
Q Skills Spices
UNIT 2 - NUTRITIONAL Listening 1: Note Taking Sheet
SCIENCE
NOTE TAKING SHEET
A Billion Pound of Spices
Three categories of Spices:
Definitions:
Examples:
Key Factors in Spice usage:
- First Factor
- Second Factor
-Third Factor
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2022-2023 Listening 2: A World of Food
Q Skills
UNIT 2 - NUTRITIONAL Target Vocabulary
SCIENCE
Use the words below to fill in the blanks. Change the form of the words if necessary.
account for (v.phr) illustrate (v) a function of (n.phr) approximately (adv)

correlation (n) feature (n) play a role in (v.phr.) risk (n)
degree (n) enjoy (v)
1. In English, there is a saying “Opportunity does not come gift wrapped. You must take
________ .
2. With the increase of social media users, Twitter ________ current politics.
3. According to National Highway Administration, every year the lives of ________ 1.3
million people are affected by traffic accidents.
4. Behavioral scientists have been studying ________ between video games and violent
behavior. They are trying to prove the link between them.
5. Visitors to the Eiffel Tower can ________ the beautiful scenery of Paris
6. In this project, students are supposed to use charts and diagrams in power point in order to
________ the statistical information.
7. If you want to find a decent well-paid job, you need a ________ from a well-known and
prestigious university.
8. I always lose my concentration and focus during exams. This ________ my hyperactivity
and lack of attention.
9. Autopilot, touchscreen and parking sensors are the important car design ________ of the
current automobile industry.
10. Our sense of taste is ________ the culture we live in. Our culture shapes a lot of our likes
and dislikes.
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2022-2023
Q Skills Listening 2: A World of Food
UNIT 2 -NUTRITIONAL Note Taking Sheet
SCIENCE
NOTE TAKING SHEET
A World of Food
Types of Diets:
Mediterranean Diet:
Japanese Diet:
Icelander Diet:
Change of Diets:
Factors of a Long and Healthy Life:
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2022-2023 Listening 2: A World of Food
Q Skills
Listening & Speaking 3 Listening 2: Extra
UNIT 2 -NUTRITIONAL Comprehension Questions
SCIENCE
1. If you follow a super-diet, you can _______.

a- eat all kinds of Western fast food
b- have lesser chance of living a long life
c- only consume Japanese food
d- have a healthy life
2. Which one is a feature of Mediterranean diet?

a- Eating smaller portions.
b- Using animal fat.
c- Seasoning with salt.
d- Consuming fresh fish oil.
3. According to The European Society of Cardiology, eating a Mediterranean diet ________ .

a- makes you healthier than the Japanese
b- lowers heart attack risk
c- increases inflammation
d- is also popular in Britain
4. Which information is TRUE about the Icelanders diet?

a- They protect their farmlands and nature.
b- Olive oil is mostly used for cooking.
c- Lamb meat is more common than other meat.
d- Their bodies lack iron and protein.
5. Popularity of super-diets in USA has ________.

a- boosted consumption of fish and other sea animals
b- improved the health standards of 14% of Americans
c- increased lifespan approximately 20 years
d- raised interest in vegetables like Broccoli
6. Which is NOT a factor of a long, healthy life?

a- Having close ties to other people.
b- Eating organic food in villages.
c- Lifting light objects to get fit.
d- Reducing psychological stress.
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2022-2023 Listening 1: Shaped by Change,
Q Skills Promoting Change
UNIT 3 -PSYCHOLOGY Target Vocabulary
Unit 3
Use the words in box below to fill the gaps. Change the form of the words if necessary.
as opposed to (phr) eventually (adv) turn upside down (phr.v.) influence (v)
put together (phr. v.) quit (v) resource (n) found (v)
1. After working in a full time job for years, he his job to spend more time
with his family.
2. sitting around watching TV, you could be doing your homework.
3. After losing his family and friends, he learned from his mistakes and
stopped gambling with all of his life savings.
4. Steve Jobs, of Apple Computer, Inc. died in 2011 after having a very
successful career.
5. My world has been after receiving the bad news.
6. His on the world was so great that even after he was gone people kept
following in his footsteps.
7. No matter how much I try I cannot the remaining clues in order to
solve this mystery.
8. We need more to build more buildings in this area.
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UNIT 3 -PSYCHOLOGY Listening 1: Note Taking Sheet
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Listen to the audio and take notes on the note taking sheet
Talking about Jeffrey Skoll
Jeffrey Skoll:
Childhood:
His father’s influence:
His early career:
His career goals:
His effects on the world:
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UNIT 3 -PSYCHOLOGY Listening 1: Extra
Comprehension Questions
1. When he was a child, Jeff grew up as a _________

a. typical middle-class kid.
b. poor kid who had to work.
c. rich upper-class kid.
2. What news turned his world upside down?

a. News of his father getting promoted.
b. Learning that his father had cancer.
c. Death of his father.
3. What did Jeff study in the University of Toronto?

a. Literature.
b. Medicine.
c. Engineering.
4. What was the purpose of Pierre and Jeff’s website?

a. Selling things by auction.
b. Video streaming platform.
c. Social networking website.
5. How did Jeff and Pierre become rich?

a. They sold the website.
b. By selling stuff from the website.
c. Shares of the website rose.
6. What is Jeff most famous for?

a. From writing novels.
b. Making donations to those in need.
c. For his TV and movie company.
7. Which charity work is NOT carried out by Skoll Foundation?

a. Helping the poor.
b. Supporting the film industry.
c. Fighting illnesses.
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2022-2023 Listening 2: An Interview with
Q Skills Barbara Ehrenreich
UNIT 3 -PSYCHOLOGY Target Vocabulary
cope (v) research (n) struggle (v) exhausted (adj) firsthand (adj)
support (v) inform (v) unemployed (adj) permanent (adj) wages (n)
1. Scientists have started about cloning extinct animals back to life.
2. damage was caused on the building after the chemical fire destroyed half of
the factory.
3. The lion a lot to get out of his cage, but he was not strong enough to break out.
4. Some people tend to tell bad jokes in awkward situations as a mechanism.
5. Because Michael is now, it is hard for him to pay his debts.
6. With the increased , the morale of workers went up as well.
7. Feeling after long hours of workout is totally fine.
8. Be sure to check it out to see how these virtual reality glasses work in action.
9. Being well is the key to a successful operation.
10. Rich people from all over the world started donating to this organization.
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UNIT 3 -PSYCHOLOGY Listening 2: Note Taking Sheet
NOTE TAKING SHEET
An Interview with Barbara Ehrenreich
Reasons for going undercover:
Things she did for the book “Nickel and Dimed”:
The facts she found out and her experiences:
Her next project: “Bait and Switch”:
Her reactions after two projects:
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UNIT 3 -PSYCHOLOGY Listening 2: Extra
1. Barbara goes undercover as a reporter to ___________.
a. support the rights of low paid workers.

b. discover the firsthand experience.
c. find a better career and promotion.
2. What did she do to gather more information for Nickel and Dimed?
a. She worked in different low-paid jobs.

b. She investigated a lot of people.
c. She did some research on the internet.
3. What did she find out about the people she observed?
a. They can easily cope with financial problems.

b. Despite their hard work, they earn low wages.
c. She thinks that they need a second job to live.
4. When she went undercover as a white-collar executive looking for work,

________.
a. it was easy to find a pretty good job

b. a good resume and experience did not help at all
c. She could only find a manual labor job
5. She would never want to work like that again because ________.
a. working like that made her writing skills worse

b. going undercover is too exhausting in her age
c. she is aware of the long term effects of those jobs
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YOU WILL MAKE 2 PRESENTATIONS THIS TRACK
PRESENTATION 1 (p.73-74 Q Skills 3)
Presentation Topic: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Change
1- Choose a topic from the list given on pg 73.
- Changing your job

- Changing your department
- Studying abroad
- Moving to a new city
- Passing an exam
- Failing an exam
- Starting a new school
2- Answer the following questions:

a. What happened?
b. What did you expect would happen?
c. What was the biggest difficulty you expected would happen?
d. Was is a “blessing in disguise” or is it a decision you regret?
3- Form a T-Chart to state the advantages and disadvantages of your topic (according to you and other
people in general). Talk about this in one of your slides.
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4- While doing the presentation:

greet people before you start,
tell us your topic,
use eye contact,
use a minimum of 5 words from the unit,
DO NOT READ from your notes!!!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The presentation must be 2-3 minutes. Not less than 2 minutes & not more than 3 minutes!
You must prepare a PPT (minimum of 5 slides)
Your PPT must NOT be full of sentences. REMEMBER – Less is more!
You will do your presentation by yourself.
GOOD LUCK 😊
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2022-2023 Listening 1: Targeting Children
Q Skills with Advertising
UNIT 4 - MARKETING Target Vocabulary
UNIT 4
Use the words in the box below to fill in the gaps. Change the form of the words if necessary.
haracter (n) claim (v) scenario (n) give in (phr.v.)

take into account (phr.v) introduce (v) unconsciously (adv) merchandise (n)
worldwide (adj) regulate (adj)
1. In order to this reward, you need to complete following challenges.
2. Thanks to his huge fan base, he has already sold more than 1 million .
3. People with kleptomania steals stuff and because of that, they live a life of
shame because of that.
4. The worst-case was that he would have to have an operation.
5. J.K. Rowling uses clever writing skills to her characters in the Harry Potter
books.
6. The director of the movie should the actor’s wishes and aspirations.
7. You should not to the sadness and focus more on your work.
8. At the age of 19, Bill Gates launched Microsoft which currently dominates desktop
operating systems with a share of 70%.
9. development plays an important role in any sort of story to make them feel
more real for the readers.
10. Many people thinks that government should social media sites in order to
prevent fake news and misinformation.
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UNIT 4 -MARKETING Listening 1: Note Taking Sheet
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Advertising Techniques
Using popular cartoon characters:
Parents regulation and monitoring:
Pressure on parents:
Using kids to influence larger purchase decisions:
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UNIT 4 -MARKETING Listening 1: Extra
1. Dr. Ann Fanton thinks that using cartoon characters in advertising is harmful because
________.
a. salespeople might influence children

b. children get attached to them easily
c. TV channels use them for increasing ratings
2. Why do parents fail to protect their children from harmful ads?
a. They lack critical thinking skills in order to do so.

b. Some parents might not be aware of them.
c. It is impossible for parents to monitor their children all day.
3. Which one below is an example of a larger purchase in the audio?
a. Vacation.
b. Toys.
c. Clothes.
4. What people in general expect from children is to ________.
a. be responsible and act like adults.

b. develop themselves as well-rounded individuals
c. explore the ways of constant manipulation
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2022-2023 Listening 2: The Influence of
Q Skills Online Ads
UNIT 4 - MARKETING Target Vocabulary
add up to (phr.v.) infer (v) the bottom line (n) personal (adj)
criticize (v) taste (v) disappear (v) uncomfortable (adj)
evidence (n) willingness (n)
1. Even the thought of getting vaccinated makes me feel but I must get it in
order to stay healthy.
2. From this study we can that this skill is passed on from generation to generation in
spiders, to make them better hunters.
3. Dinosaurs __________ about 65 million years ago after a meteorite hit the Earth.
4. After the hackers succeeded in their attack on the bank’s database, a lot of __________
information of the customers was leaked.
5. I don’t think him is fair at this point. We should listen and try to understand
his side of the story.
6. Even though we have enough , we still can’t send him to the jail.
7. The numbers don’t what I expected. Can you please recalculate it?
8. I love the of bitter coffee first thing in the morning. It wakes me up
immediately.
9. Studying hard and concentrating in the classroom will demonstrate your abilities and
_____________ to do well.
10. Love is something you feel deep within your heart and soul, but your partner can’t always
feel that love. is, if someone really loves you, they should show it one
way or the other.
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Q Skills Online Ads
UNIT 4 -MARKETING Listening 2: Note Taking Sheet
NOTE TAKING SHEET
The Influence of Online Ads
Thoughts about pop-up ads:
Advantages of ads:
How the targeted ads work:
Harmful effects of targeted ads and the ways they influence us:
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Q Skills Online Ads
UNIT 4 -MARKETING Listening 2: Extra
1. According to the speaker, pop-up ads in general are regarded as _______.

a. tools that improve personal experience on the internet
b. obstructive images that annoy people strongly
c. surprising visuals that people enjoy while browsing
2. Which is the most effective way of making money for Facebook?

a. Ads.
b. Licensing.
c. Services.
3. Which one below is a characteristic of targeted ads?

a. They are chosen specifically based on your tastes.
b. They are less effective than traditional ads.
c. They are usually rarer to come across.
4. Facebook and Google know what kind of ads to show you because they ________.
a. check your credit card purchases
b. track your search and click history.
c. monitor your current location
5. What was the advantage the old days before 1997 as opposed to now?
a. Companies made better ads back then.
b. The speaker had more time to go shopping.
c. People had more privacy in those days.
6. Why must companies be careful about making personal ads?

a. They might be spending too much time while making personal ads.
b. Making ads too personal might scare some people off.
c. Traditional ads are still very effective for promoting services.
7. People avoid using social media apps like Facebook in public places because they
_______.
a. stop being tracked online when using their phone
b. prevent others from seeing which ads they get
c. give more importance to their private lives
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2022-2023 Listening 1: A Lifetime of Risks
Q Skills
Listening & Speaking 3 Target Vocabulary
UNIT 5 –BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCE
Unit 5
cycle (n) encourage (v) growth (n) survival (n)

decline (v) explore (v) judgment (n) tendency (n)
development (n) financial (adj)
1. Many celebrities ____________ young children to follow their dreams by showing them
that anything is possible.
2. The ____________ in population is very rapid in developing countries because more and
more babies are born each year.
3. The rise and fall of prices caused a _____________ crisis, so the citizens couldn’t buy the
things they needed.
4. If you want to ____________ the forest, you can call me and we can try to find some paths
that no one has ever been to.
5. Because Amanda is depressed, she has the ___________ to see everything in a negative
way.
6. The number of car accident deaths is continuing to ___________ thanks to the new law
which lowered the speed limit from 140 to 120 km per hour.
7. My father’s ____________ was surprising as the doctors thought he would die.
8. Selin rarely talked to her father about her problems because he was so critical and
_______________.
9. Life is a natural ______________, just like the changing seasons.
10. Concerned about her baby’s _________________, the mother took him to a doctor to ask
about his growth.
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Q Skills
Listening & Speaking 3 Note Taking Sheet
SCIENCE
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Listen to the podcast and take notes on the note taking sheet.
A Lifetime Of Risks
Children
Risks:
Outcomes:
Teenagers:
Risks:
Outcomes:
Young Adults
Risks:
Outcomes:
Older adults in some countries

Risks:
Outcomes:
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Q Skills
Listening & Speaking 3 Listening 1 – Extra
UNIT 5 –BEHAVIORAL Comprehension Questions
SCIENCE

1. What is the definition of taking risks according to Hannah?
a. a way to explore the world

b. a way to solve problems
c. a way to express ourselves
2. According to the podcast what does ‘’impulsive risk’’ mean?
a. taking too many risks

b. acting without thinking
c. thinking risks are unnecessary
3. Which of the positive risks below did Hanna NOT mention?
a. playing a sport
b. meeting new people
c. spending money
4. What do teenagers have to do in order to help their brains develop?
a. they have to take some risks

b. they have to be more careful
c. they have to stop taking risks
5. According to a research which of the information below is NOT true?
a. risk-taking declines with age, especially taking financial risks.

b. older people are much less likely to take risks with their money.
c. short people took more risks than tall people.
6. Why do people in countries such as Pakistan and Mali take more risks than other
people?
a. because they are not responsible

b. because their lives are difficult
c. because they enjoy taking risks
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2022-2023 Listening 2: Science on the Edge
Q Skills
SCIENCE
Unit 5
discover (v) locate (v) prove (v) retire (v)

invention (n) mystery (n) reputation (n) solve (v)
investigate (v) previous (adj)
1. I love reading _____________ novels where main character’s safety is in danger.

2. This restaurant has a good _______________ because most of the customers wrote amazing
comments on the website.
3. Some historians say that Vikings _____________ America before Columbus did because
there were some findings there that belong to Vikings.
4. I know Tom was the one who broke the vase but I cannot ______________ it.
5. You need to _______________ this place on the map for me or I will get lost.
6. It occurs to me that you can _______________ all your problems by obtaining more money.
7. She ____________ a new website for blind people because she thought she had to be the
first person who helps other people in need.
8. A survey of _______________ people has indicated that most of them are independent and
enjoying life after they are 65.
9. She has been looking for a job since she lost her __________________ job last year.
10. The government formed a committee to _________________ the accident because they
wanted to find out the reason why it happened.
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Q Skills
SCIENCE
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Science on the Edge
Paul Flaherty
Occupation:
Risk Taken:
Outcomes:
Tina Neal
Occupation:
Risk Taken:
Outcomes:
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Q Skills
Listening & Speaking 3 Listening 2 – Extra
UNIT 5 –BEHAVIORAL Comprehension Questions
SCIENCE
1. According to the audio what CANNOT be said about scientists?
a. they solve problems

b. they work so many hours
c. they explore mysteries
2. Which of the natural dangers below is NOT mentioned in the audio?
a. hurricanes
b. extreme climate
c. landslides
3. What do Paul Flaherty and his crew do in order to lower the level of risk?
a. they do not go on a mission

b. they ignore the risks
c. they identify the risks and rate them
4. Why do Tina Neal and her crew make the maps?
a. to mark the places they have been to

b. to locate areas where they can go
c. to warn the crew about dangerous places
5. Which transportation do they use to get to the volcanoes in Alaska?
a. helicopters, small airplanes and boats

b. helicopters, drones and ships
c. helicopters, sailing boats and lorries
6. According to Neal what can be said about volcanology?
a. volcanology does not have any risks

b. volcanology has more risks than other types of science
c. volcanology has the same amount of risks with other types of sciences
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2022-2023 Listening 1: What Kind of
Q Skills ‘’Smart’’ Is AI?
UNIT 6 –NEUROLOGY Target Vocabulary
Unit 6
automated (adj) figure out (phr.v.) predictable (adj) stand by (phr.v)

clever (adj) layer (n) reject (v) take over (phr.v)
fair (adj) obvious (adj)
1. On the third floor of the factory, _________________ robots package the products instead
of people.
2. I can say that he is such a ___________ man because I knew he was going to apologize after
what he had done to me.
3. After talking to Tom for a few minutes, it became ______________ that his French wasn’t
very good, so Mary started speaking in English.
4. Our teacher is not _________________. He always gives the highest marks to his favourite
students.
5. There is a rumour in the department that Sue will ___________________ the company
when Jack leaves.
6. Many women _____________ the traditional female roles of wife and mother. They think
that women should work instead of taking care of their children at home.
7. We should do more to protect ozone ______________ from further damage.
8. She was ____________ enough not to be deceived by him.
9. It took me a long time to __________________ how to use my new phone.
10. She has promised to _________________ her husband during his trial because she thinks he
is innocent.
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UNIT 6 –NEUROLOGY Note Taking Sheet
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Listen to the interview and take notes on the note taking sheet.
What Kind of ‘’Smart’’ Is AI?
Concerns About Using Robots
VanDyke:
Ngoma:
Some jobs artificial intelligence might take over soon:
Why?
AI Trucks:
Two layers of information for AI trucks:
AI Hacking:
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UNIT 6 – NEUROLOGY Listening 1 – Extra
1. What example does Dr. Ngoma give to prove that machines aren’t wise?
a. machines don’t know what to do in certain cases
b. machines can’t reject any inappropriate uses of certain things
c. machines can’t work without people’s order
2. Why does Dr. VanDyke think AI will take over a lot of jobs?
a. because AI is more smarter than humans

b. because most jobs are largely routine
c. because there is no risk when AI does the job
3. What are the problems with driving truck on highways?
a. first and last miles

b. dangerous roads
c. speed limit
4. Why can’t AI systems drive the first and last mile?
a. it is impossible for AI systems to memorize the highways.

b. trucks are too big for AI systems to control.
c. too many unpredictable things happen on city streets.
5. Why are sensors the problem for AI systems?
a. they often cannot see the objects around them

b. they detect too many unfamiliar things in their environment
c. they stop working when they face a dangerous situation
6. What is the thing that most people are afraid of?
a. AI systems can be smarter than humans

b. AI systems can take over people’s jobs
c. hackers can take over AI systems
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2022-2023 Listening 2: Asking the Right
Q Skills Questions about AI
UNIT 6 –NEUROLOGY Target Vocabulary
Unit 6
be supposed to (do something) (v) criterion (n) keep up with (phr.v.) program (n)
celebrity (n) genius (n) landscape (n) take sides (phr.v.)
companion (n) in this case (phr)
1. The boy was good at mathematics so everybody considered him a _______________.

2. Many artists and poets have drawn their inspiration from this beautiful ________________
where the blue sea meets the pink sky.
3. We usually don’t accept late applications but __________________ we will make an
exception.
4. Victoria and David Beckham are, without doubt, the world’s most famous
________________ couple.
5. A successful company must __________________________ the pace of technological
change.
6. The dog has been her constant ________________ for ten years. They go everywhere
together.
7. A judge cannot _____________. They have to be neutral when they are listening to lawyers.
8. Success in making money is not always a good _______________ of success in life.
9. The whole conference was totally disorganized – nobody knew what they
______________________ do.
10. He asked me to ______________ the computer because he thinks I’m good at technology.
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2022-2023 Listening 2: Asking the Right
Q Skills Questions about AI
UNIT 6 –NEUROLOGY Note Taking Sheet
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Asking the Right Questions about AI
Review of last week:
Picture 1:
Picture 2:
Comparison of two objects:
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YOU WILL MAKE 2 PRESENTATIONS THIS TRACK
PRESENTATION 2 (p.122-123 Q Skills 3)
Presentation Topic: Taking Risks
1- Think about a time when you took a risk.

Taking a risk by :
- Applying for a job
- Saying I love you
- Putting it all on the line
- Making a mistake
- Losing a friendship
- Admitting you don’t know something
2- Answer the following questions:

a. What was the risk you took?
b. Why did you take this risk?
c. Describe what happened.
d. What did you learn or gain from this experience?
3- While doing the presentation:

greet people before you start,
tell us your topic,
use eye contact,
give an overall conclusion,
use a minimum of 5 words from the unit,
DO NOT READ from your notes!!!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The presentation must be 2-3 minutes. Not less than 2 minutes & not more than 3 minutes!
You must prepare a PPT (minimum of 5 slides)
Your PPT must NOT be full of sentences. REMEMBER – Less is more!
You will do your presentation by yourself.
GOOD LUCK 😊
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2022-2023 Listening 1: Sudden Wealth
Q Skills
UNIT 7 –ECONOMICS
UNIT 7
acquire (v.) circumstances (n.) complicated (adj.) destructive (adj.)

dramatic (adj.) get used to (phr.) immediate (adj.) wear off (v. phr.)
inherit (v.) treatment (n.) wealth (n.)
A lot of people like having pets at home and treat them as members of the family. They arrange all
their life such as working hours, house design, social activities and personal life by taking their
pet’s comfort into consideration. Thus, they ________________ a totally new life style. For
instance, they now take their dog for a walk every morning and evening, instead of lounging around
on their sofas. This change of __________ has a positive effect on their health. First time pet
owners may find this change difficult at first, but they soon ____________it.
Having a pet is not a bed of roses. There are many things to take into consideration. They can make
our lives more _______________. For example, will the hotel you have made reservations for your
family holiday accept your pet? Will you be ok with having a __________ puppy who loves to
chew your shoes? Do you have enough money to pay for their veterinary __________? They are
defenceless and need to be taken care of just like a small child. Many people don’t bear this in mind
when they buy a pet as a present. When the puppy or kitten gets bigger and their cuteness
_________ some people regret buying them. This has a ___________ result on the poor pet. They
are abandoned on a street, and it is heart breaking.
Children ___________ their love for animals from their family. A child’s biggest ________ is
having a pet as they are growing up. No money can equal the love of a pet. Pets bring _______ joy
to our lives but we need to make sure that we can give them enough time and attention before we
adopt them. We mean so much to them. They deserve to have a good life with us.
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Q Skills
UNIT 7 –ECONOMICS
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Sudden Wealth
Positive Effects:
Negative Effects:
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2022-2023 Listening 2: Happiness Breeds
Q Skills Success… and Money
UNIT 7 –ECONOMICS Target Vocabulary
analysis (n.) associated with (adj. phr.) burn out (v. phr.) conduct (v.)
demonstrate (v.) independence (n.) outcome (n.) persuasive (adj.)
somewhat (adv.) wholly (adv.)
1. The research clearly ________________ that tourism can have positive benefits.
2. The biggest benefit of earning a salary is gaining financial ______________ from your
parents. You no longer have to ask them for money and can buy anything you like.
3. Many professions require a lot of focus. When people do these kinds of jobs for many years,
they feel stressed and overworked. As a result they __________.
4. The development of a scientific approach to language has been partially but not
________________ good.
5. They presented a detailed ________________ of the achievement levels of students from
twelve schools at the meeting. The data had been collected for 12 months.
6. The police are ________________ an investigation about the robberies that happened during
the World Cup Final.
7. The shop assistant is so persuasive! I only went to buy a pair of jeans but she convinced me
to buy a jumper and a belt, too.
8. Exposure to the sun without any UV protection lotion is strongly ________________ skin
cancer.
9. Are you really surprised by the __________? She is vegan, he hunts animals for fun. Of
course they weren’t going to get on!
10. The location was ________________ isolated from the rest of the path and climbing
area. You had to pay attention or you would easily not notice it.
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Q Skills
UNIT 7 –ECONOMICS
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Happiness
Topic:
Things that make people happy
- In the past:
- After the experiment:
Reasons:
Effects:
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2022-2023 Listening 2: Happiness Breeds
Q Skills Success… and Money
UNIT 7 –ECONOMICS Listening 2 : Extra Comprehension
Questions
1. There is an immediate effect on the brain when someone is given money and this effect is
comparable with the way that the brain would respond to ____________________ .
a. problem or difficulty
b. food or medication
c. stress and pressure
d. purchase or vacation
2. The feeling that our brain recognizes once we receive money is ____________________ .
a. challenge
b. mission
c. luxury
d. pleasure
3. Which one is the effect of moving because of changing circumstances?

a. You won’t have your usual sources of support.
b. Too many other people want something from you.
c. People will get a lot of pleasure from being with you.
d. You will buy an expensive house on a private island.
4. Which negative emotion do people feel when they acquire a large amount of money?
a. Anger
b. Sadness
c. Guilt
d. Ignorance
5. For most people, sudden wealth ______________________ .

a. is always welcome
b. never makes you happy
c. is often more trouble than it’s worth
d. encourages you to visit your relatives
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2022-2023 Listening 1: Learning from
Q Skills Failure
UNIT 8 –BEHAVIORAL Target Vocabulary
SCIENCE
all along (adv. phr.) blame (v.) bring up (v. phr.) failure (n.) give up (v. phr.)
go into (v. phr.) highlight (v.) material (n.) painful (adj.) sincere (adj.)
1. We need to include current topics and cultural diversity in our coursebooks so that our
students are more interested in the class ____________.
2. Children need to understand that _____________ is a part of learning. It is not something
they should be embarrassed about. It is something to learn from.
3. I knew you were joking ________________. You would never forget my birthday!
4. She didn't ________________ work when she had the baby. She was a single mum and
needed money.
5. I would like to express my ________________ gratitude for your care and concern during
this past week. It means so much to me.
6. I hate to _______ it ________, but we're running short of money.
7. Unfortunately, the media insisted upon ________________ his troubled past. He was on the
headlines about what he did when he was 16 years old.
8. We can't ignore our country's ________________ history of slavery. We have to talk about
it regardless of how much it hurts us.
9. Don't ________________ me. You are responsible for your own problems.
10. After we graduate from university, we are going to ________________ different fields such
as law, medicine or dentistry.
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Q Skills Failure
UNIT 8 –BEHAVIORAL Note Taking Sheet
SCIENCE
NOTE TAKING SHEET
Learning from Failure
J.K. Rowling
Ang Lee
Thomas Edison
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Q Skills Failure
Listening & Speaking 3 Listening 1: Extra Comprehension
UNIT 8 – BEHAVIORAL Questions
SCIENCE
Learning From Failure
1. Before J. K. Rowling earned a lot of money from writing books, she and her young daughter
were very ____________________ .
a. pure
b. poor
c. dear
d. dark
2. The horrible feeling with Fishing Syndrome is that _____________________ .

a. no one wants what you have created
b. you are fishing in a boat on a lake
c. you used the wrong bait
d. you move to another spot
3. Which is not mentioned about Ang Lee’s educational background?

a. He couldn’t earn a place at university in Taiwan.
b. He attended an art school instead of university in Taiwan.
c. He studied acting in the University of Illinois in the US.
d. He graduated from the art school in Taiwan in 1975.
4. Which item did Edison not invent?

a. Movie projectors
b. Electric batteries
c. Printing press
d. X-ray machines
5. How many plant materials did Thomas Edison try while working on long-lasting electric
light bulbs?
a. 6,000
b. 10,000
c. 1,200
d. 1,000
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Q Skills Mohannad Abu-dayyah
UNIT 8 –BEHAVIORAL Target Vocabulary
SCIENCE
award (n.) blind (adj.) convincing (adj.) crash (n.)
disability (n.) incredibly (adv.) innovate (v.) inspiration (n.)
supportive (adj.) tricky (adj.)
1. National Geographic photographers are ________________ brave for working with wild
tigers. I could never do that!
2. Sarcopenia is a loss of muscle mass and strength that normally occurs with aging, and it's a
major cause of frailty and ________________ in the elderly.
3. Is there ________________ evidence that the treatment works? Does the research prove it?
4. My parents and friends were very ________________ when I lost my job. They even paid
my bills and did shopping for me.
5. A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal ________________ on the M4
motorway.
6. Identity is certainly a ________________ issue; one that appears to mean different things to
different people.
7. The winners of the ________________ are picked by the network's viewers.
8. Their ability to ________________ has allowed them to compete in world markets. They
were always creative and following technological improvements.
9. Labradors are used as guide dogs for ________________ people.
10. The beauty of the mountains and rivers was a great source of ________________ to the
writer. He could finish his latest novel there.
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Q Skills Mohannad Abu-dayyah
UNIT 8 –BEHAVIORAL Note Taking Sheet
SCIENCE
NOTE TAKING SHEET
An Interview with Mohannad Abu-dayyah

Part 1:
Topic:
3 challenges Mohannad Abu-dayyah faced after his accident:
2 examples which shows his interest in invention before the accident:
Main Point:
Part 2:
Topic:
Invention that made him famous and its features:
Achievements that he is most proud of:
1.
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2.
Things that have helped him on the road to success:

1.
2.
3.
Invention he is working on at the moment and his goal:
His concept of failure:
The change in his view of success over time:
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2022-2023
MOCK EXAM 1 – Note Taking
Listening 1 - NOTE-TAKING
You are going to listen to a medicine lecture about “Colds” TWICE. Take notes while listening to the
lecture.
A. Symptoms of Common Colds
B. Causes of Colds:
C. Cures/Treatments for Colds:
D. Cold vs. Flu:
Instruction: Use your notes from the lecture and choose the correct answer for the questions.
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1. We can infer that colds are called “common colds” because ______
A) they are difficult to cure. B) colds and the flu are the same.
C) they share similarities with many illnesses. D) many people get them.
2. According to the speaker, most mild colds last ______

A) two or three days. B) three or four days.
C) several weeks. D) only a month.
3. Which of the following cannot be listed as a symptom of common colds?

A) Headache B) Sore throat
C) Cough D) Backache
4. Scientists learned what cause colds in ______.

A) 1945 B) 1964
C) 1946 D) 1955
5. How many types of viruses are there that cause colds?

A) 12 B) 20
C) 120 D) 200
6. What is the most common way of catching a cold and the best way to prevent it?
A) Kissing – brushing the teeth B) Touching – washing the nose
C) Touching – washing the hands D) Breathing – getting fresh air
7. According to the recording, colds are more common in winter because ______.
A) we feel cold. B) people spend more time indoors.
C) it rains a lot. D) the air is dryer and dirtier outside.
8. ______ get colds more often until the age of three.

A) Baby boys B) Baby girls
C) Teenagers D) Old people
9. It can be inferred from the lecture that ______

A) cold medicines cure a cold. B) rubbing the patient’s back cures a cold.
C) chicken soup is useful for a cold. D) mixing herbs and ginger is useful for a cold.
10. A cure for the cold______

A) was found by scientists in 1946. B) may never be found.
C) is using garlic in our diets. D) is staying indoors in winter.
11. Which of the following cannot be one of the differences between a common cold and the flu?
A) The cough is much worse with the flu. B) People with colds don’t usually have fever.
C) The symptoms of cold last longer than the flu. D) The flu is more dangerous than a cold.
12. The main purpose of the lecturer is to ______.

A) give listeners some basic information about common colds.
B) talk about how colds and the flu are the same.
C) discuss how scientists will find a cure for the common cold.
D) give detailed information about the flu.
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2022-2023
MOCK EXAM 1 – While Listening
Listening 2 – WHILE LISTENING // COLORS
Instruction: Listen to an expert on colour talking about the importance of colour in business. Choose
the correct answer.
13 Marian says that business owners need to know which colours make customers
_______.
A) feel relaxed
B) want to buy something
C) think about a product
D) get hungry
14 According to Marian, ______ can change the way you view a colour.
A) where you come from
B) your education
C) your family
D) your eye colour
15 The colour blue makes customers feel _____.

A) peaceful
B) energized
C) safe.
D) angry
16 A business might use the colour _______ to let people know that it’s successful.
A) red
B) orange
C) green
D) gray
17 Black is used to show the customer that they are getting something
______.
A) of high value
B) that not many other people have
C) at a reasonable cost.
D) depressing
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2022-2023
MOCK EXAM 2 – Note Taking
Listening 1 - NOTE-TAKING // ENIAC
Instruction: You are going to listen to a lecture about “ENIAC: The first electronic computer” twice.
Take notes while listening to the lecture.
A. ENIAC: History of the first electronic computer
- Why the computer was built:
B. John Maucley and Presper Eckert
- The first reason to build a computer was:
C. Features of first electronic computer
-What ENIAC (computer) looked like:
-The computer was finished in:
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Instruction: Choose the correct answers based on your notes from the listening.
1. When did the engineers start working on ENIAC?

A) At the beginning of World War II
B) At the beginning of World War I
C) In the middle of World War II
D) In the middle of World War I
2. Why did the army want to build an electronic computer?

A) Soldiers couldn’t do the calculations faster.
B) Scientific projects of the army were slow.
C) Women, the computers, did the calculations by hand.
D) Women, the computers, were slow to calculate and made errors.
3. Who was John Mauchly?

A) Psychologist B) Computer engineer C) Physicist D) Electrical Engineer
4. Why was John Mauchly interested in building a new type of computer at first?
A) He wanted to guess the weather conditions.
B) He joined the project in the army.
C) He was studying electrical engineering.
D) He loved to design complex electronic devices.
5. What is the size of ENIAC?

A) 180 square-foot B) 18.000 square-foot C) 1.800 square-foot D) 180.000-square-foot
6. How many calculations could ENIAC do per second?

A) 500 B) 5500 C) 550 D) 5000
7. Which is NOT true about ENIAC?

A) It took 2 years to build ENIAC.
B) ENIAC was finished in 1945.
C) The army used ENIAC until 1955.
D) ENIAC was shown to the public in 1945.
8. Which is NOT true for Eckert and Mauchly?

A) They built two new types of computers.
B) They earned a lot of money after the ENIAC project.
C) They started their own companies.
D) They kept working with computers as their careers.
9. What is the MAIN IDEA in the lecture?

A) Eckert and Mauchly were the first designers of a computer.
B) ENIAC was designed to calculate with the help of a chip.
C) ENIAC was the first electronic computer that made the calculations easier.
D) ENIAC was an important invention for Eckert and Mauchly in their careers.
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2022-2023
MOCK EXAM 2 – While Listening
Listening 2 – WHILE LISTENING // FOOD

Instruction: Listen to a lecture on food and choose the correct answers.
11. What is one sense that people are likely to identify as the most important?
A) Seeing B) Smell C) Taste D) Touch
12. Why does speaker give the coffee example?

A) To show how important coffee is for people’s senses
B) To show that the sense of hearing could come first.
C) To give an example of one positive impression associated with smell.
D) To point out both negative and positive effects of coffee on a person’s senses.
13. The fish names the speaker counts _____

A) are examples that do not sound very tasty.
B) are generally eaten with coffee.
C) are her favourite fish dishes.
D) aren’t easy to cook but delicious.
14. Which sense is not given as a reason why some of the people don’t prefer eating sushi?
A) taste B) smell C) feeling D) sight
15. What is the general belief we have about food?

A) The sauce can make food better.
B) We should ask the chef to choose the best food.
C) The presentation of the food can guarantee its taste.
D) Different food on a plate helps our appetite.
16. The sense of taste_____.

A) is independent from other senses.
B) is made stronger with the look of the food.
C) can affect your future choices.
D) form our first impression of food before other senses.
17. Though Durian-Asian fruit does not have a great smell and awesome look, many people like trying it.
A) TRUE B) FALSE
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2022-2023 Listening 1: The Psychology of

Q Skills First Impressions

behaviour (n) error (n) assume (v) trait (n)

NOTE TAKING SHEET

The Psychology of First Impressions

First Main idea:

Second Main Idea:

conscious (adj) effective (adj) expert (adj) reliable (adj)

2022-2023 Listening 2: A Review of Books

Book Review on First Impressions

Book 1 – “Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking”

Book 2 – “Thinking Fast and Slow”

Extra Comprehension Questions

2- According to the listening why are our first impressions accurate?

3- According to the listening, what is an advantage of System 1?

4- What do we think of when we hear the words slow and grey?

5- What is NOT true about System 2?

6- What is NOT a problem about fast thinking? We think that ….

7- How many hours of practice does an expert have?

NOTE TAKING SHEET

A Billion Pound of Spices

Three categories of Spices:

Key Factors in Spice usage:

account for (v.phr) illustrate (v) a function of (n.phr) approximately (adv)

Factors of a Long and Healthy Life:

1. If you follow a super-diet, you can _______.

2. Which one is a feature of Mediterranean diet?

3. According to The European Society of Cardiology, eating a Mediterranean diet ________ .

4. Which information is TRUE about the Icelanders diet?

5. Popularity of super-diets in USA has ________.

6. Which is NOT a factor of a long, healthy life?

with his family.

2. sitting around watching TV, you could be doing your homework.

stopped gambling with all of his life savings.

5. My world has been after receiving the bad news.

following in his footsteps.

7. No matter how much I try I cannot the remaining clues in order to

solve this mystery.

8. We need more to build more buildings in this area.

NOTE TAKING SHEET

Talking about Jeffrey Skoll

His father’s influence:

His early career:

His career goals:

His effects on the world:

1. When he was a child, Jeff grew up as a _________

2. What news turned his world upside down?

3. What did Jeff study in the University of Toronto?

4. What was the purpose of Pierre and Jeff’s website?

5. How did Jeff and Pierre become rich?

6. What is Jeff most famous for?

7. Which charity work is NOT carried out by Skoll Foundation?

1. Scientists have started about cloning extinct animals back to life.

4. Some people tend to tell bad jokes in awkward situations as a mechanism.

5. Because Michael is now, it is hard for him to pay his debts.

6. With the increased , the morale of workers went up as well.

7. Feeling after long hours of workout is totally fine.

9. Being well is the key to a successful operation.

NOTE TAKING SHEET

An Interview with Barbara Ehrenreich

Reasons for going undercover:

Things she did for the book “Nickel and Dimed”:

The facts she found out and her experiences: