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    Activity Sheet Episode 15: Listening For Signpost Words

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    This activity sheet provides practice and consolidation of learning about signpost words. It contains two activities - the first asks the reader to identify the function of different signpost words in sample sentences, and the second asks the reader to choose the best sentence ending based on a signpost word. The answers to both activities are provided on the last page.

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    Activity Sheet Episode 15: Listening For Signpost Words

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    This activity sheet provides practice and consolidation of learning about signpost words. It contains two activities - the first asks the reader to identify the function of different signpost words in sample sentences, and the second asks the reader to choose the best sentence ending based on a signpost word. The answers to both activities are provided on the last page.

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    This activity sheet provides practice and consolidation of learning about signpost words. It contains two activities - the first asks the reader to identify the function of different signpost words in sample sentences, and the second asks the reader to choose the best sentence ending based on a signpost word. The answers to both activities are provided on the last page.

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    ACTIVITY SHEET

    EPISODE 15: LISTENING FOR SIGNPOST WORDS

    Practise and consolidate your learning about signpost words by completing our activities.
    Remember to refer to the Study Notes for this episode if you need help.
    The answers for all activities are on page 3.
    ACTIVITY 1
    What information is being conveyed in each sentence based on the signpost word/s
    used? Choose the appropriate function from the choices in the box below. You may use
    any function more than once.

    A
    B
    C

    resuming
    summarising
    timing

    D
    E
    F

    gaining time
    intensifying
    reformulating ideas

    1.

    The report had too many errors. His manager was, to put it mildly, annoyed.

    2.

    The doctor can see you tomorrow. Meanwhile, take some aspirin and rest in
    bed.

    3.

    In a nut shell, the construction of the day care centre is ready to go.

    4.

    As I was saying, there just isnt enough support for the office restructure.

    5.

    There are high levels of pollution in the city. The government, you know, is
    going to restrict the number of cars entering city centres.

    6.

    As a matter of fact, there are no restrictions on the goods.

    7.

    The shopping complex eventually opened for business two years after the fire.

    8.

    Bungy jumping was quite an experience, or rather a terrifying experience.

    9.

    In short, Im glad I went to my high school reunion.

    10. Let me see, autumn is probably the best time of year because the weather is
    very pleasant.

    Page 1 of 3

    ACTIVITY 2
    Choose the best ending based on the signpost word used in each sentence.
    1.

    We were hoping the weather would improve so


    a. it wouldnt be cold.
    b. we could go on our picnic.

    2.

    There are some good movies that are worth seeing. Alternatively,
    a. you could go to the cinema in the city.
    b. you could take in some of the night life.

    3.

    Despite being good at maths,


    a. Hilary couldnt get a teaching position.
    b. Hilary was offered a teaching position.

    4.

    Its really convenient to take the overnight train. As a matter of fact,


    a. we wouldnt advise doing that.
    b. thats what we did.

    5.

    There are many tasty dishes, in particular


    a. the roast duck with steamed vegetables.
    b. the ones served in the Thai restaurant.

    6.

    The electrical storm caused a black out. In the meantime,


    a. we lit a candle and used a battery-operated radio.
    b. there were no lights or radio transmission available.

    7.

    They left the party early on account of


    a. the impending storm.
    b. the time.

    8.

    Im glad Im studying accounting because


    a. my father chose the subject.
    b. I like working with numbers.

    9.

    I really did well in the sciences and languages but


    a. failed history and geography.
    b. passed history and English.

    10.

    Its best to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables because


    a. your risk of heart disease can improve.
    b. your risk of heart disease can decrease.

    Page 2 of 3

    ANSWERS ACTIVITY 1
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.
    7.
    8.
    9.
    10.

    F
    C
    B
    A
    D
    E
    C
    F
    B
    D

    ANSWERS ACTIVITY 2
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.
    7.
    8.
    9.
    10.

    b
    b
    a
    b
    a
    a
    a
    b
    a
    b

    Page 3 of 3

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