1、7.About Academic Lecture Task 67. About Academic Lecture Task 67.1Official Introduction of Task 6 7.2Testing Introduction of Task 67.3Sample Question Analysis7.4Drill and summary7.1 Official Introduction of Task 6 Task Question TypeReadingListeningTopic(Personal/Campus/Academic)TimePreparation TimeR
2、esponse TimeRead the Official Guide then fill in the form with your partner7.1 Official Introduction of Task 6 This integrated task, the last of the six Speaking tasks, is based on academic content. For this task you will first listen to a professor present a brief excerpt from a lecture on an acade
3、mic subject, and then you will be asked a question about what you have heard. You will have 60 seconds in which to give your spoken response. 7.1 Official Introduction of Task 6 Task 6Question TypeIntegratedReadingNOListeningYESTopic(Personal/Campus/Academic)AcademicTimePreparation Time20SResponse T
4、ime60SChecking the Points7.2 Testing Introduction of Task 6 1 As with Question 4 (the other Speaking task that is based on academic content), the topics for this question are drawn from a variety of fields within the life sciences, social sciences, physical sciences, and the humanities. Here too, no
5、 prior knowledge of any academic field in particular is required for you to understand the lecture or answer the question. 2 The lecture excerpt is between 60 and 90 seconds long and focuses on a single topic. Usually the professor will begin the lecture by defining a concept, by highlighting an iss
6、ue, or by introducing a phenomenon, and will then go on to discuss important aspects of it or perspectives relating to it. The lecture will contain illustrative examples that help explain or clarify the main concept or issue. 7.2 Testing Introduction of Task 6 3 The question you are asked after you
7、have heard the lecture will typically ask that you explain the main concept or issue of the lecture, using points and examples that were given in the lecture. 4 The lectures can be about processes, methods, theories, ideas, or phenomena of any typenatural, social, psychological, etc. If a lecture is
8、 about a process, the professor might explain the process by describing some of its functions. In a lecture about a theory, the professor might explain the theory by describing its applications. In a lecture about a phenomenon, the professor might explain it through examples that illustrate its caus
9、es or its effects. 7.2 Testing Introduction of Task 6Questions 1 In Task 6, where are the topics from? What if we have no prior knowledge of this field? 2 What are included in this lecture, topic, aspects or examples? 3 What does this question require us to state? 7.3 Sample Question AnalysisSample
10、One TPO 27.3 Sample Question AnalysisStep 1. Now listen to part of the talk in a economic class. X7.3 Sample Question AnalysisStep 2. Look and listen to the question then prepareExplain X using Y1+Y27.3 Sample Question Analysis Listen to 2 sample responses from OG 4 and see the Raters Comments 7.3 S
11、ample Question Analysis SAMPLE RESPONSE 1 Under the broad definition, money is anything that can be used as payment (as a medium of exchange), e.g., coins/bills and barter. If you take a taxi ride, you could use vegetables as payment for the cab ride. Under a narrower definition, money is anything t
12、hat must be accepted as payment (legal tender). In the United States, coins and bills are legal tender. A taxi driver must accept coins and bills as payment for the taxi ride. Vegetables and credit cards are not legal tender in the United States, so the taxi driver does not have to accept these as p
13、ayment. 7.3 Sample Question AnalysisRaters Comments on Student A The speakers pronunciation and intonation are highly intelligible. She speaks a little too quickly at times, but the overall meaning is not lost. Her words and ideas flow easily from one idea to the next. She uses complex grammatical s
14、tructures and a wide range of vocabulary. The speaker fluently summarizes the stimulus accurately recounting the broad and narrow definition. Her response is detailed and sustained. She spends too much time summarizing the first definition and example, so she does not fully explain the second defini
15、tion and example. However, it is obvious from the apparent ease in which she speaks that she understands the concept and is able to talk about it. 7.3 Sample Question Analysis SAMPLE RESPONSE 2 Listen and write down the key points Then exchange your notes with your partner Decide which level this re
16、sponse is. 7.3 Sample Question Analysis Raters Comments on Student B The speakers pronunciation is generally clear. She sustains speech and continues to try to elaborate her ideas. The hesitance and choppiness indicates a lack of control of vocabulary and grammar. This significantly affects the over
17、all intelligibility of the response. She conveys some relevant details including an almost accurate summary of both definitions of money. However, her response is clearly incomplete. The speakers struggle to find the right words to convey her ideas prevents her from efficiently using her time. Neith
18、er of the examples is included in the response. Most of her ideas are underdeveloped. 7.3 Sample Question AnalysisSample One TPO 2 Summary1. Template for TASK 6 ListeningIn the lecture, the professors talks about The first one is_，which means_，for example,_The second one is_，which means_，for example
19、,_7.3 Sample Question AnalysisSample Two Official Guide Practice 2Difference X7.3 Sample Question AnalysisSample Two Official Guide Practice 2Difference ListeningIn the lecture, the professors talks about Then he/she uses an example to illustrate it，which means_，for example,_7.4 Drill and summary 7.
20、4.1 Drill for Sample OneTPO 13 Using the examples of the leafy sea dragon and the cuttlefish, describe two kinds of camouflage and the benefits they provide.7.4 Drill and summary 7.4.1 Drill for Sample OneTPO 18 Using the points and examples from the lecture, explain how the characteristics of targe
21、t customers influence marketing strategy of products.7.4 Drill and summary 7.4.2 Drill for Sample TwoTPO 01 Using the research described by the professor, explain what scientists have learned about the mathematical abilities of babies.7.4 Drill and summary 7.4.3 Summary Two main types of Lecture Give your response accordingly Checking ListsOfficial Introduction of Task 6 Testing Introduction of Task 6Sample Question AnalysisDrill and summary
