Listening Activity

• ENGLISH
• Secondary Education

Expected Learning Outcomes

I will be able to:

* identify and relate to the central idea of the passage 'My Life as an Indian American', and answer the questions based on the same.

* listen to an audio by the British Council and answer the questions based on the same.

How old was the author when she went to the USA? What brought the family to the USA?

What dilemma did she face once she started going to school?

According to the author, what is the difference between two worlds?

How did the author overcome the challenge in the end?

Which word best captures the author's feeling when she is faced with two diverse cultures?

1. nervous
2. annoyed
3. challenged
4. indifferent

Which title best suits the passage?

1. Torn between two cultures
2. Cultural diversity-a boon or a bane
3. My story of a double life
4. Cultural difference-a confusion

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of 'loyalty'?

1. contradiction
2. sophistication
3. betrayal
4. None of these

Complete the text with the correct form of the word in brackets.

Pitch is the name (1)……………………………… (give) to a black substance that can be manufactured from petroleum, coal tar or plants. It was (2)……………………………… (original) used in road (3)……………………………… (construct), boat- (4)……………………………… (build) and waterproofing roofs.

It is known for its viscosity (being semi-fluid), its (5)……………………………… (sticky) and its (6)……………………………… (elastic). In fact, pitch is the world’s (7)……………………………… (thick) known fluid. An experiment to let drops of pitch form and then
fall has been going for 92 years without (8)……………………………… (interrupt).

Please reach the assignment on MS-Teams.

INSTRUCTIONS:

* Click on '🔉' to play the audio.

* Ensure you are in sound surroundings to avoid distractions.✔

* Do remember to keep yourself muted while the audio is being played to avoid disruptions for the class.🔉

* You are expected to take notes while the audio is being played. ✍

ALL THE BEST 👍🙂

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
Now, I CAN:
* identify and relate to the central idea of the passage 'My Life as an Indian American', and answer the questions based on the same.
* listen to an audio by the British Council and answer the questions based on the same.

1. Agree
2. Strongly agree
3. Not sure
4. I need some help.