Multiple Matching: Speakers' Opinions
Overview
Several people each say a few sentences about the same topic, and you match each speaker to the opinion they express from a printed list of statements. The catch is that the speakers all talk about the same thing, so listening for the topic gets you nowhere. You have to hear what each person actually thinks about it, which is often signalled softly through tone, a single revealing phrase, or a paraphrase that shares no words with the statement on the page.
This note teaches you to separate opinion from topic, to track each speaker's attitude as it unfolds, and to match on meaning rather than on shared vocabulary, which is the commonest trap. You will also master the small but vital rules that protect your marks: use each letter once, make your final choice unmistakable, and never leave the easy matches to decide the hard ones. Examiner feedback shows where these matches go wrong and how to get them right.
Objectives
- Match each speaker to the opinion or attitude they express.
- Distinguish what a speaker thinks from the topic they are talking about.
- Recognise opinion expressed indirectly through tone and word choice.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Multiple Matching: Speakers' Opinions. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- In Exercise 3, what are you matching each speaker to? A. The topic they discuss B. The opinion or attitude they express C. Their name D. The length of their turn Answer: B
- A printed option and a speaker share the word 'competition', but the speaker clearly enjoys competing. What should you do? A. Match them because of the shared word B. Match on the actual opinion, not the shared word C. Leave the speaker blank D. Use that option twice Answer: B
- A speaker says 'I was furious at first, but now I support it.' Which opinion do you match? A. They oppose it B. They have no opinion C. They came to support it after first opposing it D. They are still furious Answer: C
- What happens if you write the same letter against two speakers in Exercise 3? A. Both can be credited B. Only the first is credited C. Neither can be credited D. You get a bonus mark Answer: C
- A speaker praises a book's photos in a flat, dry tone, then says 'who can say' about whether the author wrote it. The matched opinion is: A. They love the book completely B. They doubt the author wrote it C. They dislike the photos D. They have not read it Answer: B
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