LING 109
Evaluation
April 25, 28-29, 2003
Instructions:
You will hear a recording in which an interviewer asks you questions and requests that you complete various oral tasks. Be sure to speak clearly and say as much as you can in your responses. Your speech will be recorded. The time that you have to respond to an item is given in parentheses. You may want to take a few seconds to prepare before you begin speaking. In some cases, you will be given a specific amount of time to prepare. In these cases, do not begin speaking until the interviewer indicates that you should do so. Do NOT turn the page until you are told to do so. The evaluation will now begin.
1. What is your name? (10 seconds)
2. Please spell your name. (10 seconds)
3. What is your UVA ID number? (10 seconds)
4. What is your computer number? (10 seconds)
5. What are you going to do after this test ends? (10 seconds)
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6. Please read the following words, focusing on compound word stress. (30 seconds) grant funds immigration issues wrong argument distributed computer network science and engineering PhD programs foreign-born researchers
7. Please read the following words, focusing on linking between like consonant sounds. (20 seconds) next time can never same mistake advisor wrote
8. Please read the following chant, focusing on linking between consonant sounds and rhythm. (40 seconds)
You shouldn't do it that way.
You ought to do it this way.
You ought to do it this way.
You ought to do it my way.
You shouldn't wear it that way.
You ought to wear it this way.
You ought to wear it this way.
You ought to wear it my way.
You shouldn't go with them.
You ought to go with us.
You shouldn't take the train.
You ought to take the bus.
You shouldn't do it that way.
You ought to do it this way.
You ought to do it this way.
You ought to do it my way.
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9. Please read the following paragraph, focusing on sentence stress on new information. (35 seconds)
We use the pH meter to measure the acidity or alkalinity of compounds. If the pH value is lower than seven, then it's an acid. If the value is larger than seven, then it's a base. If the value is exactly seven, we call this a neutral compound. For example, water is a neutral compound.
10. Please read the following paragraph, focusing on all aspects of pronunciation we have covered
(word stress, linking, sentence stress, intonation). (50 seconds)
Last week my advisor wrote me an email telling me there were grant funds for students in science and engineering PhD programs. I decided I would apply for the grant, basing my proposal on the distributed computer network problem we are investigating. When I gave the proposal to my advisor to look over, she told me that she thought I was using the wrong argument for changing the existing model. I then saw the inherent flaw in my thesis and reworked my argument. Next time I will not make the same mistake.
11. In your opinion, what is the most significant invention in history? Why? (35 seconds)
12. Describe your research to someone who is not an expert in your field. (35 seconds)
13. For this question, please read the following paragraph silently to yourself. Imagine that you are leading a group discussion on the topic described in the paragraph. Introduce the topic to your group. You will have 1 minute to prepare your introduction. (30 seconds)
Every culture has certain questions or topics that are not considered appropriate in "polite company" or with people you don't know very well. The purpose of this discussion is to have students voice their opinion about questions/topics in U.S. culture and in their own culture that are not appropriate in everyday conversation with acquaintances or colleagues (not close friends).
14. Respond to the following situations as if you were a discussion leader. Don't just explain what you would do, but say the phrase or expression you would use. (8 seconds each)
A. A student in your discussion group, Sarah, has said something that you don't quite understand.
You also get the feeling that others in the group do not understand what she has said.
B. Two students are arguing the same point over and over.
C. One student isn't saying anything. His name is John.
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15. For this question, read the following paragraph, which is an introduction to a presentation, focusing on using enthusiastic intonation. Take a few seconds to prepare and then begin. (1 minute)
Research has shown that most American college students have few, if any, opportunities to have experiences learning about or experiencing the culture or language of another country. In this era of globalization, and with increased concern about U.S. international relations, universities are looking toward providing more cross-cultural experiences for their students. Three areas have been targeted to increase the internationalization of universities in the U.S. College administrators and faculty are working to provide more courses on foreign countries, more foreign language courses, and more study abroad opportunities.
16. Give a presentation based on the outline below. Focus on making the introduction and conclusion enthusiastic, and include an attention-getter in your introduction. Also remember to expand on the outline below, using complete sentences and transition words between each part of the presentation. You will have 1 minute to prepare your presentation before you begin. (4 minutes)
I. Introduction
A. Problem: 30% of Americans are obese or very overweight
B. Why? Combination of diet and lifestyle
II. Body
A. Diet
1. high-fat, high-carbohydrate, high-sugar
2. fast food
3. snacking
4. lots of ads for food
B. Lifestyle
1. high stress
2. lack of leisure
3. cars used all the time
4. exercise not part of daily life
5. Americans exercise a lot or not at all (unrealistic standards)
III. Conclusion
Problem: Combination of Diet and Lifestyle
Need for change