Listening Prompts

Listen to the following passage - Answer the question - View PIE for more information

Multiple Meanings

Questions

  1. Comprehension:
    What did the manager do after the bank flooded, and what happened before he left?

  2. Language Focus:
    Identify at least two words in the passage that have multiple meanings and explain both meanings used in the context.

  3. Discussion:
    Why is it important to recognize multiple meanings of common English words? How can context help you understand which meaning is correct when listening?

PIE Information:

  1. P - Pronunciation

    Read the following words aloud:

    bank (money institution) – 1 syllable

    bank (side of a river) – 1 syllable

    fish (animal) – 1 syllable

    fish (to search) – 1 syllable

    net (used for catching fish) – 1 syllable

    net (final amount after deductions) – 1 syllable

    deposit (place into) – 3 syllables

    deposit (money in an account) – 3 syllables

  2. I - Intonation

    Pay attention to how stressing different words clarifies their meaning.

  3. E - Expression

    Read with a relaxed and reflective tone.