FOR MY EXAMS
L
isteniNG & INTEGRATEd
SKILLS
(1.2)
(30% in public exam!)
Class:______________ Name:______________
@MK ENGLISH
1
Part B: Integrated Tasks Key Reminders Before listening: 1. Make sure you understand what your “BOSS” wants you to do and what you should NOT do. 2.
3.
Tear off & read the “MARKING SCHEME” carefully (the page after the note sheet) During the 5-min preparation, read as much info. as you can. (But do NOT start to do any task!)
During writing: 4. The information on the recording is NOT only for the first task 5. 6.
Do NOT write unnecessary points Pay attention to the writing format & style (eg. article, formal letter, informal letter, email, proposal, report etc.)
Final Reminder
Don’t start to write until you REALLY understand what you need to do.
@MK ENGLISH
2
Types of written materials in Data File
@MK ENGLISH
3
Describing Figures: Pie chart:
Most of the students in Excellent College (60%) are Chinese. The least number of students (3%) are Japanese. Line chart:
The numbers of boys and girls were the same in 2007, and there have been more girls than boys after 2007. Bar chart:
@MK ENGLISH
4
The number of students who study in private schools has been increasing since 2000 while that of those who study in public schools has been decreasing. In 2010, the number of students studying in private schools is the same as that of studying in public schools. Useful phrases: Describing figures Describing trends the most / the majority of
increase / grow / rise
more than almost half of
decrease / drop / fall
the minority of
steady (adj) steadily (adv)
the least none of
drastic (adj) drastically (adv)
Eg. The majority of the interviewees (80%) rated Mr Chris Wong as their favourite teacher.
@MK ENGLISH
5
LETTERS/EMAILS:
Formal:
Dear Mr Lun,
Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Editor,
(government, Principal, job application, making complaints, etc.)
Para 1: -I am writing to inform you that… -I am writing to complain about…(the service in your shop) I am writing to express with dissatisfaction about… -I am writing to express my view on…(the recent issue) -I am writing to enquire about…(the competition) -I am writing to thank you sincerely… -I am pleased to invite you to… Last Para: -I would be thankful/grateful if you could help... I would appreciate if you could… - Our office is located at the following address: 759, Jat Min Chuen, Shatin.
- If you have any enquiries/questions, please feel free to contact __Mr / Ms / Miss___Chris Wong by phone on 759 759 759. -I look forward to your reply / I look forward to hearing from you/ seeing you.
_Yours sincerely, __ Bill Liu
(no signature for email)
Bill Liu Head of Toilet Department
__Yours faithfully,__________ Rita Lai (no signature for email) Rita Lai Chairperson of Milk Department
@MK ENGLISH
6
Informal: (friends, relatives, etc.)
Dear Chi Lap, Para 1: -How are you?/ How’s your life in Hong Kong? -I’m happy to receive your letter/email./ It’s good to hear from you. -Thanks for the letter/email. -I’m sorry that I’ve been very busy these days.
Last Para: -Thanks a lot! -Drop me a few lines when you are free. -See you soon.
Yours, / Love, / Regards, __Chris__
@MK ENGLISH
7
Using symbols / abbreviations during listening:
@MK ENGLISH
8