Teacher Guide
10mins: Introduction:
Online homework: Discuss any problems or difficulties the student may be having.
Independent reading: Ask the student about what they have read in English during the last week. If you are reading a novel together, discuss the assigned reading and any vocabulary words/ writing assignments.
Speaking practice - Part 4:
- When do you think it is important for people to be motivated? Are there any times when being motivated is undesirable?
- It is often said that motivation is important in education. Do you agree? (why/why not)
- What factors motivate people to achieve something?
- How can people motivate themselves?
Follow-up:
- Are you internally or externally motivated?
- Who is someone you admire and look up to as a motivator?
Useful terms: chomping at the bit / the early bird gets the worm / to eat, sleep and breathe (something) / to be able (to do something) in your sleep / without a shadow of a doubt / to put your heart and soul into (something) / to take no prisoners / to egg (someone) on / to fire (someone) up / to give (someone) a pep talk / to have a passion for (something) / to put your words where your mouth is / to live up to (someone's) expectations / to put your faith into (someone) or (something)
15mins: Test: 57 listening practice - part 3
**15mins: **Test: 57 reading practice - part 3
10mins: Writing practice - Have students write a short essay based on the following prompt: What motivates you, and why? How important do you think it is for a person to find the right motivation in their life? What are some factors that influence your levels of motivation? Use some of the 'useful terms' from the speaking practice in your response.
**05mins: **Warm down: Goodbye, see you next time. Encourage students to do additional reading for vocabulary building outside of the lesson. News articles, short stories, and novels are all great examples.
1) This is the longest part of the listening test, and requires students to follow the line of development and understand the issues being raised as well as each speakers' general attitude.
3) Before you listen, read through the questions and underline the main idea in them. This will provide a focus for your listening.
2) Read each question and listen for the answer, rather than focusing on the answer options. Once you've heard the right answer, scan the options to find one that matches.
4) Listen for the ideas expressed rather than for specific words.
- D - excited at the prospect of making further discoveries
- A - emphasize how under-explored it is
- B - frustrated that it's not regarded with more enthusiasm
- C - generates a lot more positive publicity for companies
- D - concern about the potential consequences
- A - result in a change in human behaviour