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A rescue worker does not breathe the mine air, which may be poisonous. Instead he uses a cylinder of oxygen strapped to his back and a mask that covers his face. He also has an electric light fixed to his protective headgear and a Davy lamp that warns him when he reaches poisonous air in the mine.
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Helicopters are often used to "rescue" crops. Insects can damage crops, and on very large farms, helicopters carrying special spraying equipment are used to get rid of them. The helicopters fly over the fields and spray pesticide on the insect pests eating the crops below.
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| LO 3.1.1 | LO 3.1.4 |
In pairs, conduct a conversation between a reluctant buyer and a persuasive salesman. The buyer is eventually convinced that he cannot live without the product being sold.
| LO 2.2.2 |
Using your imagination, describe how the machine below operates and what its function is. You are free to interpret and label the sketch in any way you wish.
| LO 4.1.2 |
Divide into groups. Each group must write down fifteen new words that they have learnt from this module. After each group has presented its words to the class in the form of a quiz or explanation, select which words are to be written on the lines below.
| LO 6.8 |
| Learning Outcomes(LOs) |
| LO 1 |
| LISTENINGThe learner will be able to listen for information and enjoyment, and respond appropriately and critically in a wide range of situations. |
| Assessment Standards(ASs) |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 1.1 understands and appreciates stories, including those told by other learners: |
| 1.1.1 responds personally and critically, asks and answers questions. |
| LO 2 |
| SPEAKINGThe learner will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations. |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 2.2 interacts in additional language: |
| 2.2.1 uses language for a range of functions: expresses opinions and feelings, makes choices, gives advice and make suggestions (e.g. ‘I think you should …’), etc.; |
| 2.2.2 takes part in role-plays of different situations involving different kinds of language (e.g. formal and informal telephone conversations).; |
| 2.4 begins to debate social and ethical issues: |
| 2.4.2 brings people into the discussion (e.g. ‘What do you think?’, ‘Don’t you?’); |
| 2.4.3 interrupts politely (e.g. ‘Excuse me …’); |
| 2.4.4 expresses opinions and supports them with reasons (e.g.’ I’d just like to say that … because …’); |
| 2.4.5 expresses agreement (e.g. ‘You’re right.’) and disagreement (e.g. ‘Yes, but …’). |
| LO 3 |
| READING AND VIEWINGThe learner will be able to read and view for information and enjoyment, and respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts. |
| We know this when the learner: |
| LO 4 |
| WRITINGThe learner will be able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes. |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 4.1 writes to communicate information: |
| 4.1.2 writes one or two paragraphs describing a process (e.g. how to change a car tyre); |
| 4.4 writes creatively: |
| 4.4.1 shows development in the ability to write stories, poems and play-scripts (e.g. by including dialogue in a story). |
| 4.7 uses developing knowledge of language structure and use: |
| 4.7.1 makes text cohesive (e.g. by using pronouns). |
| LO 5 |
| THINKING AND REASONINGThe learner is able to use language to think and reason, as well as to access, process and use information for learning. |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 5.2 uses language for thinking: |
| 5.2.1 asks and answers more complex questions (e.g. ‘What would happen if ...?); |
| 5.2.2 defines and classifies. |
| 5.3 collects and records information in different ways: |
| LO 6 |
| LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND USEThe learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language to create and interpret texts. |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 6.8 expands vocabulary. |
Listening skill
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(b) I
(c) iii
(d) I
(e) iii
(f) iii
(g) iii
(h) ii
(i) iii
(j) ii
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(b) Heading: The Fire Brigade
Detail: Equipment / Appliances and uses thereof
(i) pump (to force water)
(ii) ladders (for rescuing people high up)
(iii) acetylene cutting gear (to release trapped people)
(c) Heading: Underground rescue workers / Mine rescuers
Detail: Equipment used by underground rescuers
(i) oxygen cylinder
(ii) mask
(iii) electric light on head gear
(iv) Davy Lamp
(d) Heading: Sea Rescue boats
Detail: Equipment
(i) Safety devises
(ii) Communication devices
(iii) Line-throwing pistol
(e) Heading: Helicopters as useful aircraft / machines
Detail: how they can be used
(i) During rescue operations
(ii) To lift heavy objects
(iii) For crop-spraying
(Please note that there could be more than one type of answer per section for the abovementioned reading task. Thus, the answers given above must not be understood as the only answers, but as ‘possible’ answers.)
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