LISTENING Unit 6: Science, Body and Living (Weeks 13 & 14, January 11-21, 2010)

1) (Inside Out – T 21) Body Knowledge Quiz:1 What is the aerobic system? a an exercise video, record or tape b oxygen and carbon dioxide c the heart, lungs and blood circulation2 The ‘happy hormones’ that are released during exercise are called … a endorphins b morphine c dolphins3 A balanced diet should include a calories, fibre and sugar b carbohydrates, protein and fat c cereals, caffeine and glucose4 Which of the following activities are best for keeping supple? a yoga, gymnastics and karate b rowing, horse-riding and jogging c walking, water-skiing and wind-surfing5 To keep healthy you should exercise for at least a one hour every day b twenty minutes three times a week c one hour three times a week6 You build up stamina by a drinking strong coffee b eating fruit c exercising regularly

2) (Speak Up – The Real Thing) Match speakers’ attitudes:1 David Sheppy… __ A … takes pride in the exotism and exceptionalism of this trade.2 Marguerite Perry… __ B … is a fervent supporter of quality at all costs.3 Marjorie Vickery… __ C … feels disappointed in the rather thin texture of the drink.4 Alex Hill… __ D … does not feel antiquated in this occupation.5 Julian Temperly… __ E …is proud to display expert information in the field. F … is confident to give reliable information endorsed by reliable sources.

3) Vocabulary: brisket, bowel(s), bat, hedgehog, body, quantum theory, randomness, wave, stretching.

4) (Fast Forward: The Two Sides of the Brain) Answer the questions:

1 What is “the crossover effect”?

2 The speaker describes the results of two “split-brain” experiments. What do the results indicate about left and right hemisphere characteristics?

3 The speaker believes we could improve the efficiency with which we use our brain in two ways. What are they?

5) EXAM PRACTICE Part One (Speak Up – Go with the Flow) Fill in the missing information:1 Feng Shui is the state of harmony in ________ and time between flows of energy.

2 The appeal of Feng Shui resides in the potential for _______ in a split existence between us and our environment.3 Feng Shui works when you _________ about the space and time you gain.4 Real Feng Shui is more complex than ________ in terms of awareness.5 People are always deep in some kind of _________ search for the meaning of life, whether it’s New Age, the Age of the Aquarius, the Millenium or Taoism.

Part Two (Speak Up – Green Appeal) Match speakers twice (one number, two letters - one letter from each column).6 Mike Stentiford __ __ A manager of cycling visits G community involvement7 Donna Le Marrec __ __ B resources engineer H cohabitation education8 Daniel Wimberley __ __ C translator I green policies9 Gerry Jackson __ __ D product developer J tradition and discipline10 Steven Cook __ __ E media resources manager K linguistic potential F fauna tour manager L cultural relations

6) (Speak Up – Food Glorious Food!) Answer the questions:

1 What is Michael Stern’s job?

2 What concepts stand at the basis of the industry of the MacDonald type?

3 What is the good side of a hamburger?

4 What is, in the cereal industry, the key to a well-functioning nation?

5 What is Stern’s favourite restaurant, and why?

7) (Speak Up – Robert Oppenheimer, Speak Up – Arthur Conan Doyle) Take notes while listening to two scientists, Robert Oppenheimer and Arthur Conan Doyle – the writer – and speculate on the following:

1 Are both of them open-minded when it comes to science?

2 Do both of them think in terms of literature about science?

3 Do both of them mention an interest for the activity of the mind?

4 Do they both view the communication between minds in the same way?