IELTS Listening Practice Critical Thinking
IELTS Listening Practice Critical Thinking
About this activity
- This activity is labeled round table by Dr. Hariri, the creator and administrator of LELB Society.
- This activity is on the premise of Flipped Learning, according to which the students watch a video before the class, carry out research into the selected theme, and prepare themselves for an informed discussion in the class.
- This activity is on the basis of both synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC), according to which the students are also encouraged to be active even before the class.
- In this flipped classroom activity, the students are encouraged to utilize the comment form at the bottom of the post to to exchange their questions, findings, and experiences with each other. Later on, we will discuss the asynchronous activities in the class. In a few words, “let’s learn from each other.”
About the Video Files
- The video files are meticulously selected among the most prominent academicians, lecturers, and scientists based on Google Scholar.
- We might refer to the exact elapsed time ⌛️ of the video files to pinpoint specific statements, messages, etc.
Writing Activity
- You should adopt a formal register in your written contributions in the comment form.
- To give an answer to a question or comment, use the Reply button.
- In our written activities, we can practice negotiation of meaning (sharing our findings with regard to the selected themes) and negotiation of form (performing peer-reviewed error correction).
- Put a number before your questions in the comment form successively to refer to them more easily in the class.
- Your questions should be unique and not previously raised by your classmates in the comment form.
Expectations
- You should take equal turns in speaking. The maximum amount of time you can have is 60 seconds.
- This is a fully organized activity; consequently, all your contributions, including comments, replies, and verbal opinions, must be with direct reference to the assigned topic and its corresponding video. Any irrelevant contribution is strongly frowned upon.
- You will be stopped if your speech appears to be irrelevant or not supported by evidence.
- Students leaving comments below will be given priority over others in our informed conversations.
Instructions for the IELTS Listening Part
In this part of your exam, you will be given some instructions as the following:
- Do not open your question paper until you are told to do so.
- Write your name and your candidate number on the specified space on top of this page.
- Listen closely to the instructions for each part of the paper.
- Write your answers to the questions on the questions paper while you are listening.
- At the end of the test, you will have an extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers to a separate answer sheet. Use a pencil to copy the answers.
Section 1
In this section, you will listen to a conversation between two speakers on an everyday and comment topic, such as organizing events, arranging a trip, talking about the weather, etc. You are supposed to listen closely to get specific factual information.
Section 2
This is a monologue on a general topic, such as public events. Again, you are supposed to listen closely to acquire specific factual information.
Section 3
In this section, you will listen to a discussion between 2 or 4 speakers on an academic topic, such as assignments, taking courses, attending seminars, etc. While focusing on specific factual information, you should also pay attention to the speakers’ attitudes and opinions.
Section 4
In this section, you will listen to a lecture (monologue) on an academic topic. You should focus on specific factual information as well as the main ideas. Also you should pay attention to the speaker’s attitudes and opinions.
You will have around 30 seconds before the test starts to see what kinds of information will be required (for instance, names, dates, times, money, etc.)
Topic: How to Improve Your Critical Thinking
Boosting critical thinking involves actively engaging in activities that challenge your mind and encourage analytical thinking. Start by asking questions and seeking out different perspectives to broaden your understanding of a topic. Practice analyzing information critically by evaluating the evidence, identifying assumptions, and recognizing biases. Reading widely on various subjects, engaging in discussions or debates, and solving puzzles or playing strategy games can also enhance your critical thinking skills. Reflecting on your thought processes and learning from your experiences can help you develop a more thoughtful and informed approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
8. What is the meaning of ” to sift through”?
Sift through a sea of information means to examine and re-examine a large body of information to test its accuracy.
Punctuation Use:
” to sift through” :arrow: “to sift through”
7. What is the meaning of “bombarded”?
Bombarded means overwhelmed or engulfed by something. Of course, its meaning might slightly change with reference to the context in which this word is used.
6. How to gather idea?
This is a question form that appears only in titles. You should reword it in this way, for instance:
How should we gather information accurately?
5. What does the following statement imply? [Time 4:01]
4. Make a list of the 5 fundamental principles of promoting critical thinking.
To make basic questions,
Let your mind ask questions continuously,
Evaluate the subject,
Make opposite questions (X causes Y: change to Y causes X),
Analyse the subject.
Sometimes my basic questions seem funny, however, could help me to go forward. Then, we have our own questions which are not similar to others necessarily.
That is completely true. The very process of posing questions, especially to ourselves, can open up our eyes and minds to the problems. When the why of the problems and issues is solved, the how of them would definitely become a lot easier for us, and question development can serve us tremendously in this response.
3. What does the following expression imply? [Time 1:05]
Available for you to use it at any time
Precisely. Thanks a lot.
How could we state the same meaning of the expression for humans? when you think you have her/him. you might not see them or contact them often, but you consciously feel sedate when they are there. Is there any expression to reply this emotional part of us?
Thank you
Yes, sure. You could say:
I appreciated it.
It’s my pleasure. Anytime.
2. What are the advantages of critical thinking?
Based on my experience, critical thinking gives us an opportunity to have a notebook of ideas, and to make brainstorming as well.
Absolutely! Brainstorming is actually one of the precious byproducts of practicing critical thinking.
1. How can we formulate our questions?
Formulating critical questions through critical thinking involves breaking down complex issues and examining them from multiple angles. Start by identifying the core components of the topic and asking open-ended questions that encourage deeper exploration, such as “Why is this important?” or “What are the underlying assumptions?” Focus on seeking clarity and understanding the connections between ideas. Evaluate evidence and consider the implications of different perspectives. By systematically questioning and reflecting, you can develop insightful and meaningful questions that drive critical analysis and informed decision-making.