Ø         Example 2: Kerron Clement

1. Why does the professor say this?

A To confirm that the student is capable of beating Clement.

B To show how sincere he is.

C To give an example of how to run fast.

D To make a joke about the student’s comment.

2. What does the professor mean by this?

A The answer is close but not exactly correct.

B The answer is totally out of target.

C The answer is really correct.

D The answer is too obvious.

P: Do you like to run?

A: Yeah, when the police are chasing me.

P: Fast like Kerron Clement?

A: Who?

B: Kerron Clement. He just broke the world record in the 400 meter.

P: Right, and did you know that he’s only 19 years old. Did you see it on the news?

B: I heard a bit about it.

P: Okay. Well, let’s look at the rest. This Florida sophomore ran the 400 meter in 44.57 seconds at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. He broke the mark of 44.63 seconds set by Michael Johnson in 1995.

A: Hey, I’m fast, I could beat him any day.

P: Yeah, only if there is a $20 bill blowing in the wind in front of you. Let’s get back to the story now. Clement is from Trinidad and Tobago and moved to the United States when he was 13. He was a highly desirable athlete at La Porte High School in Texas. Big sports schools like Louisiana State University, Texas and Tennessee were after him. He chose Florida and wasted no time in making his mark. He won the NCAA championship in the 400 meter hurdles and then won the world junior championship in the same event. At the junior championships, Clement competed for the United States after earning his U.S citizenship last summer. He probably could have gone to the Olympics for Trinidad and Tobago last year, but preferred to become an American. Why do you think he wanted to become American?

B: Probably America is his new home and it has better living conditions than back home.

P: Yeah, something like that. He said he loves competition and he wants to train with the best in the world, the Americans.

Ø         Example 3: Tattoo

Why does the lecturer say this?

A To tell students that tattooing is not scary.

B To suggest students not to get a tattoo.

C To warn students to be aware of risks.

D To tell students that she was joking.

L: Let’s look at this interesting piece of news. Oh, first, do any of you have a tattoo?

S: I’ve got an eagle on my back.

L: Anybody else? ...No? Okay. Did you know that 16% of adult Americans have tattoos? Christina Aguilera and Beyonce have tattoos. Do you think they are safe? Did you know that absolutely no national regulations exist? When you get a tattoo, you put yourself at risk -- allergies to the dyes, keloid scarring, and infections including hepatitis, tetanus and even HIV. Now isn’t that scary! If you still want one and you have thought about what it will look like in 30 years, there are some tips you should follow.

Everything should be clean and sanitary, even the appearance of the person doing the tattooing. Take a good look at the sterilizing equipment. Does it have a recent testing certificate?

If you can, try to watch someone else getting tattooed. The needles, in sterilized packages of course, should be opened in front of the customer. There should be a biohazard container for ones that have been used. Watch the artist to see if he or she changes gloves after touching things other than needles. There are no regulations governing tattooing, but there are state licensing regulations. Look for the certificate on the wall. If the artist belongs to the Alliance of Professional Tattooists, that’s a sign of a good reputation. Be patient. Your tattoo will take seven to ten days to heal.