You will hear part of a radio interview about truancy. For questions 1-9, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase

Listening II

B) Listen to the interview and for questions 1-7 choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

You will listen to a radio interview about the problem of truancy.

Listening I

Explain the words and word combinations in bold in the text.

4) Fill in the correct preposition or particle, then make sentences:

1) to work … … necessity; 2) … the (economics) department; 3) to stay … late; 4) to hand … the assignment; 5) a reason … (doing) smth; 6) to figure … errors; 7) to feel overwhelmed … smth; 8) to be based … smth.

5) Answer the questions:

1. Did the author come from a wealthy family?

2. What was his job in college?

3. What temptation did he experience while working?

4. What reasons did he think of for stealing the answers?

5. What did he do in the end? Why?

6. How does he feel about his decision? Why?

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

a) Before you listen, discuss the following:

1. In your opinion, what are the reasons students stay away from school? Think about:

· boredom

· influence of friends

· problems at school

· family problems

2. What problems can truancy cause a student?

1. Dr. Greenway implies that some children who play truant

A. do so in order to earn money

B. behave badly in public

C. are never punished

2. Why do some parents take their children on holiday during term time?

A. Because it’s peak season

B. To spend time together as a family

C. To save money

3. Why is it difficult for schools to convince students to attend regularly?

A. Parents set a bad example for them

B. There is no good reason to attend

C. Some teachers behave irresponsibly

4. What is the government’s contribution to combating truancy?

A. They have been trying for years

B. They are only just beginning to help

C. Their help has arrived too late

5. Why are the government having talks with travel agents?

A. To convince them to offer parents cheap holidays

B. To make sure that children don’t play truant

C. To get help from them in combating truancy

6. What are the aims of ‘behaviour improvement projects’?

A. To teach parents to be more responsible

B. To teach students the lessons they have missed

C. To teach students to take school more seriously

7. What does Dr. Greenway say about the law against truancy?

A. The law is not strict enough

B. Parents are not often prosecuted

C. Many parents face criminal charges

The presenter suggests that the results of Glen’s survey are 1) __________________.

The majority of students questioned 2) _______________________ that they played truant.

Truancy is not related to a student’s gender, ethnic background or 3) _________________.

Glen’s conclusion is that the 4) ________________________ is responsible for encouraging truancy.

Students are more likely to avoid lessons that do not require their 5) _________________ or __________________.

Modern students are more 6) ______________________ than those of the past.

Decision-making is a useful 7) _________________________.

Students would be more 8) __________________________ to go to school if they were consulted about their lessons.

Truancy can show which teachers and teaching methods are 9) ______________________.

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