Listening Texts
The Fox and the Crow
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Master Crow, perching on a tree one day, Held in his beak a piece of cheese. Master Fox, by the odour drawn that way, Spoke to him in words like these.
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‘Good morning, my Lord Crow! How well you look! How handsome you grow! Upon my honour, if your note Bears a resemblance to your coat You are the phoenix of those who dwell in these woods.’ At these words did the crow exceedingly rejoice. And, to display his beautiful voice. He opened his beak wide and let fall his stolen goods. The fox seized on it, and said, ‘My dear good sir, Learn now that every flatterer Lives at the expense of he who hears him out. This lesson is well worth some cheese, no doubt.’ The crow, ashamed, and in much pain, Swore, but too late, they’d not catch him again.
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of oil, one spoonful of vinegar and a teaspoon of mustard in a jar. Close the jar and shake it vigorously. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix all the ingredients together. Finally, your salad is ready to be served. Unit 15: Assessment (page 138) Explain to your students that they will hear an extract from a radio call-in programme called ‘Have Your Say’. Hello listeners! I’m Dora Mackenzie and I’m calling to complain about the way people use their cell phones. They talk at the tops of their voices on their phones in public places like buses and restaurants. I don’t want to be forced to listen to other people’s conversations. I want to relax on my way home. Often people forget to switch their phones to silent when they are in meetings or attend church. Recently someone’s phone started ringing right in the middle of my daughter’s school concert. This spoilt things for everyone. So, I’m begging everyone to show some respect for others when they use their phones in public.
NOTES Line 7: your note - your singing (Everyone knows that a crow makes an ugly sound.) Line 8: your coat - your feathers Line 9: phoenix - a phoenix is an imaginary bird that is said to live 100 years Line 14: flatterer: someone who praises another person to please him/her, but is not sincere Lines 14-15: ‘Every flatterer/ Lives at the expense of he who hears him out’ - flatterers benefit from people who listen to them and believe them. Unit 14: Speaking and listening (page 125) When you prepare a tomato salad, first select some juicy ripe tomatoes, one for each person. If you grow them in your garden, you can pick them fresh. Otherwise, use locally grown tomatoes in the market. They taste much better. Wash the tomatoes thoroughly, then use a sharp knife to chop them into small pieces. Take great care when using the knife. Next place the tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Add some finely chopped onion. After that, prepare the dressing for your salad. Put two spoonfuls
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