Module 7 – Handling Data – Part 2

In this module we will look at number-related language concerned with describing data and numbers You will listen to and read about situations involving finance and financial situations We will look at accuracy in pronunciation, intonation and emphasis

Each session is approximately 1 hour of work.

Session 1

Let’s begin this module by looking at ordinal numbers which are often used when describing data, and in dates.

1.Complete the following exercises Ex1 and Ex2 . These are straightforward exercises, but many students find the clear pronunciation of ‘f’. ‘r’, ‘st’ and ‘th’ difficult, especially when they come close together! Note down in your portfolio the words you find hardest to say clearly. You can do the exercises as many times as you like.
2.Now listen to a short news item ‘A Business Update’. You may need to listen to this a few times.
3.Here is a vocabulary exercise on collocations using red and black. Make sure you write down any you don’t know so you can memorise them.
4.Finally we will try a short writing exercise taking down postcodes and telephone numbers. Check your level of accuracy!

Remember to record everything in your learning-portfolio

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Session 2

We’re going to look at intuiting the words or terms required when reading in this session, and also suggest you try some exercises in intonation.

1.Firstly, some practice in logic in a reading exercise!
2.Grammar – here are two exercises on changing word order in sentences. Ex 1 and Ex 2. Do the exercises as often as you wish and record your scores.
3.Now for a bit of fun! Have you come across this song from a modern British musical? You could sing along!
4.Finally a short news bulletin. Listen as many times as you need to to answer the questions.

Session 3

We’re going to try some extended listening now

1.Go to this listening exercise based on this podcast from the Financial Times. This is a demanding commentary on the world of finance, but the presenter speaks beautifully clearly. A native English-speaker would really have to concentrate on this, so take your time over it!
2.Try this exercise on cleft sentences – Ex 1. Don’t forget to record your answers.
3.An exercise in getting intonation right.

Remember to record everything in your learning-portfolio

Don’t forget, if there is anything you don’t understand or can’t find send a message via Contact us or try Live support

Session 4

This is the final session of this module.

1.We’ll start with a second exercise on getting intonation right.
2.Finally, handling data can sometimes involve choosing situation-appropriate vocabulary. Try this listening and writing exercise which focuses on making tourist venues accessible for disabled visitors. We call this approach an inclusive one – it means people are not excluded on various grounds.
3.What is provision like for disabled visitors in your own country, town or workplace? Please write down some notes on this topic on your blog in Member Home. You can get your teacher to check it before you publish it if you like.

You can discuss any issues with this unit with your teacher and remember to record these in your portfolio too.

Well done! You have successfully completed Part Two of Handling Data.

What next? Move on to Module 8 or come back to the site later.