NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CURRICULUM SUPPORT
ESOL
Everyday Communication,
Transactional and
Study-related Contexts
Teacher’s Notes
[INTERMEDIATE 1]
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Contents
Introduction
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Answers for reading and listening tasks
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Listening transcripts
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Full details re NQ (ESOL) Units at Intermediate 1 can be found at
www.sqa.org.uk; click on NQ Subjects/ESOL.
There are six PowerPoint presentations re grammar to accompany this
material:
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the present simple
the present continuous
the past simple
the past continuous
modal verbs
talking about the future.
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ANSWERS FOR READING AND LISTENING TASKS
Answers for reading and listening tasks
Please accept sensible alternatives.
Everyday Communication: Personal identity
Task 6: Reading
1.
2.
3.
4.
False
False
True
False
Everyday Communication: Social and physical environment
Task 1: Reading
1.
Answer given
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
have lived
enjoy
called a tenement
can see
go shopping
study at
3.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
fact
fact
fact
opinion
fact
opinion
opinion
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ANSWERS FOR READING AND LISTENING TASKS
Task 4: Listening
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Jakub
Daniel
Daniel
Daniel
Jakub
Jakub
is opening
a gym
be expensive
near the centre
Everyday Communication: Free time and leisure
Task 1: Listening and speaking
Check the rule about word order in the box and look at the following
sentences. If the word order is correct, tick the sentence; if not, write
the sentence in the correct order:
I am sometimes late for football practice.
I play usually tennis on a Saturday.
He often is too early for the swimming club.
We never go swimming at the weekend.
They always are too busy to come to basketball.
She hardly ever is there.
Task 3: Reading
1.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
False
False
False
False
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
expensive
discount
safely
arrange
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correct
I usually play tennis…
He is often…
correct
They are always…
She is hardly ever there.
ANSWERS FOR READING AND LISTENING TASKS
Transactional Contexts: Goods and services
Task 2: Writing
Complete the table by filling in the missing words/expressions:
Informal
Formal
don’t
do not
doesn’t
does not
wasn’t
was not
can’t
cannot
22/10/09
22 October 2009
St
Street
I’m really sorry…
I am very sorry…
I’m so mad…
I feel very angry…
See you soon.
I look forward to meeting you.
Transactional Contexts: Health
Task 1: Reading
1.
warning/information about dangers
exceed/take more than you should
dose/correct amount to take
substitute/something taken in place of something else
varied/including different things
lifestyle/the way you live
replace/put back on
2.
adults and children over 12
iron
to keep away from children/to keep fresh
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ANSWERS FOR READING AND LISTENING TASKS
Task 2: Listening
1.
Station Road Medical Centre
10.30
Dr McDonald
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
sore throat and bad cough
he is on holiday
nothing available
3.
(a)
(b)
Date of birth
22nd March 1978
Transactional Contexts: Travel
Task 3: Reading
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Stirling Story
Dungeon Duty
Surreal Appeal
Colour Your World
Step Back in Time
Trike for Two
Task 4: Listening
1.
b)/a)/b)
2.
Stirling/the heart of Scotland
Blair Drummond/Scotland’s first National Park
Wallace Monument/see the magnificent Wallace sword
Bannockburn Centre/hear about Scotland’s most famous battle
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ANSWERS FOR READING AND LISTENING TASKS
Study-related Contexts
Task 1: Listening
Anna:
Hello, Fatima. How are you?
Fatima:
Fine. How are you?
Anna:
Very well, thanks. My name’s Anna.
How long have you been in Scotland?
Fatima:
Two weeks.
Anna:
Where are you from?
Fatima:
Turkey.
Anna:
I’m from Poland but I’ve been here for three years.
It’s a nice school – you’ll like it here. Do you have your
timetable yet?
Fatima:
Pardon?
Anna:
Your timetable tells you which class to go to. I’ll take you to
Mr Morrison. He’s in charge of our year.
What’s your favourite subject?
Fatima:
Pardon?
Anna:
Do you like maths or science or geography?
Fatima:
I like science.
Anna:
So do I. Maybe we’ll be in the same class.
Fatima:
Yes.
Anna:
Don’t worry if you’re feeling nervous – you’ll settle in
soon…
Let’s go and get your timetable and then I’ll show you
around.
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ANSWERS FOR READING AND LISTENING TASKS
Task 5: Reading
1.
2.
particular, skimming, gist
b) story, c) science textbook, b) Edinburgh is a beautiful city.
Task 6: Reading
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Doing a project about Scotland, heard Scottish education is
excellent
What are these exams like? Do young people in secondary have a
great deal of homework? Which is better, do you think?
Own opinions
About 5; seven; about 12; four to six; 16; English, maths,
sciences, social subjects, PE, RE, home economics, etc.; in S3 and
S5; usually S4–S6 for external exams
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LISTENING TRANSCRIPTS
Listening transcripts
Everyday Communication: Social and physical environment
Task 4: Listening
Best friends!
Jakub:
Hello.
Daniel:
Hello Jakub. It’s me.
Jakub:
Hi Daniel. How are you?
Daniel:
I’m trying to do my modern studies homework but it’s too
hard.
Jakub:
I’m glad I do geography – there’s not so much writing.
Daniel:
Anyway, do you know the new sports centre in town is
opening on Saturday? My sister just went to see it and
there’s a notice that says it’s opening at 10 o’clock on
Saturday morning. Do you want to go?
Jakub:
Yes. It’s supposed to be brilliant! There’s a gym and a
football pitch and a huge swimming pool. Do you know how
much it costs?
Daniel:
There’s an open day on Saturday, so you don’t pay anything.
But you can’t try anything; it’s just to look around. I think
there are going to be special prices for students – so it
shouldn’t cost too much.
Jakub:
Right, I’ll meet you at the bus stop at 9 o’clock. I think the
116 stops next to the centre.
Daniel:
I hate the bus. Can we go by train?
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LISTENING TRANSCRIPTS
Jakub:
I don’t think there’s a station near the centre. I’ll ask my dad
to take us in the car.
Daniel:
Okay. Do you want to go to the cinema afterwards?
Jakub:
I can’t. My uncle’s coming from Poland on Saturday. His
plane gets in about 3 o’clock and we’re meeting him at the
airport. So, I’ll need to be back home for 2.
Daniel:
How long is he staying with you?
Jakub:
He’s staying with us for a week and then he’s going to
London for a few days. Do you want to come to the airport
with us?
Daniel:
Yes, that would be great. Well, I’ll have to go and finish this
homework.
I’ll see you in school tomorrow.
Jakub:
Okay. Bye for now.
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LISTENING TRANSCRIPTS
Transactional Contexts: Health
Task 2: Listening
Making an appointment
Receptionist:
Good morning. This is Station Road Medical Centre.
How can I help you?
Caller:
Good morning. I would like to make an appointment
with Dr Saavedra.
Receptionist:
I’m afraid Dr Saavedra is on holiday. Would you like
an appointment with another doctor?
Caller:
Yes, please. I’ve got a very sore throat and a bad
cough.
Receptionist:
I’m sorry. I could give you an appointment tomorrow at
10.30.
Caller:
Is there nothing today?
Receptionist:
No, I’m sorry. There’s nothing available today – unless
it’s an emergency.
Caller:
No. Tomorrow’s fine.
Receptionist:
Can I have your date of birth?
Caller:
22nd March 1978.
Receptionist:
Thank you. Is that Mrs Mary Watson?
Caller:
Yes.
Receptionist:
Fine. That’s tomorrow at 10.30 with Dr McDonald.
Caller:
Thank you. Bye.
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LISTENING TRANSCRIPTS
Transactional Contexts: Travel
Task 4: Listening
Stirling
Good morning. I’m here today to talk about Stirling, the heart of
Scotland and its former capital. We have the best of everythi ng here.
Stirling is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city surrounded by peaceful rural
areas.
You can visit Scotland’s first national park at Blair Drummond or step
back in time to find out about our heroes at Stirling Castle, where you
can see the home of the Stewart kings. You can visit the National
Wallace Monument, where you will see the magnificent sword that
belonged to Scotland’s most famous hero, William Wallace. You can
enjoy an audio tour or you can climb to the rooftop viewpoint and see
the beautiful surroundings for yourself. You can visit the Bannockburn
Centre and hear about Scotland’s battles and heroes. The Battle of
Bannockburn is Scotland’s most famous battle and King Robert the
Bruce, her most famous king.
If you are interested in culture, you can enjoy theatre, music and dance
or visit our museums and galleries. Our university is worth a visit;
students come here to study from all over the world. If you enjoy sport,
you must visit the Stirling Sports Village with its 9-court sports hall,
six-lane swimming pool, ice rink, gym, dance studios, climbing wall. If
you love going to the cinema, we have a wonderful new complex. If
you love shopping, we have everything from a Victorian arcade to a
modern shopping centre. We also have farmers’ markets and designer
boutiques.
You can travel here from Edinburgh or Glasgow in under an hour; you
can travel by car or bus or train… and you will not regret it. We have
everything to make your visit an enjoyable one. And once you’ve been,
you’ll want to return again and again.
If you want to find out more, you should visit www.visitstirling.org.
Thank you for listening to me and I look forward to your visit.
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LISTENING TRANSCRIPTS
Study-related Contexts
Task 1: Listening
Anna:
Hello, Fatima. How are you?
Fatima:
Fine. How are you?
Anna:
Very well, thanks. My name’s Anna.
How long have you been in Scotland?
Fatima:
Two weeks.
Anna:
Where are you from?
Fatima:
Turkey.
Anna:
I’m from Poland but I’ve been here for three years.
It’s a nice school – you’ll like it here. Do you have your
timetable yet?
Fatima:
Pardon?
Anna:
Your timetable tells you which class to go to. I’ll take you to
Mr Morrison. He’s in charge of our year.
What’s your favourite subject?
Fatima:
Pardon?
Anna:
Do you like maths or science or geography?
Fatima:
I like science.
Anna:
So do I. Maybe we’ll be in the same class.
Fatima:
Yes.
Anna:
Don’t worry if you’re feeling nervous – you’ll settle in
soon…
Let’s go and get your timetable and then I’ll show you
around.
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