I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] What kinds of schools supplies do you usually need to buy before the start of a new academic year (e.g., pen, pencils, laptop or desktop computers, PDA, calculators)? HELPFUL TIP: Having an answering machine with a clear message can help your caller know exactly what information they should record (e.g., their [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] What is “slang,” who uses it in your own culture (e.g., male, female, young, middle-aged, old, etc.), and what examples can you think of in your language? What idioms or idiomatic expressions can you think of that are part of everyday language?

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Students should visit a web site or read articles and come ready to discuss the questions in preparation for the listening activity during the next class. Use the site below or locate one through a search engine: The National UFO Reporting Center directed by Peter Davenport

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] What things can parents do to strengthen the relationship with their children? Discuss your ideas. Then, talk about things parents do or say that damage or hurt the parent-child relationship. HELPFUL TIP: Bringing children into the world is the easy part; raising and teaching them correct principles is more challenging. If [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Think of five important steps to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Write them down and look up information on the Internet to support these ideas. HELPFUL TIP: Getting plenty of exercise, having regular health checkups, and eating right are good ways to remain in good physical condition. II. Listening Exercises [Top]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Are you thinking about applying for a credit card? Student credit cards are becoming more and more popular, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of these credit cards? HELPFUL TIP: Having a credit card is almost essential in our lives today, but be sure to seek advice on what credit [...]

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