Post 007

Written By English w/ Nabi

  1. Listen to the Audio then try answering the questions that follow.

  2. Read the passage and compare it to what you heard.

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?

Words with Multiple Meanings

After the bank flooded, the manager decided to fish near the river bank. He sat down and used a net, hoping to catch something big. While he waited, he thought about how he needed to be more prepared next time. Just as he was about to leave, he finally caught a fish and deposited it into his basket.

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

I - Intonation

Pay attention to how stressing different words clarifies their meaning.

E - Expression

Read with a relaxed and reflective tone.

English w/ Nabi

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