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1. The document is a professor's explanation of the Fibonacci sequence and Fibonacci numbers. 2. Fibonacci was an Italian mathematician from the Middle Ages. He created a sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers, starting with 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc. 3. The professor promises to explain how the Fibonacci sequence works and what Fibonacci numbers mean.

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A3 L1 LCRC

1. The document is a professor's explanation of the Fibonacci sequence and Fibonacci numbers. 2. Fibonacci was an Italian mathematician from the Middle Ages. He created a sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers, starting with 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc. 3. The professor promises to explain how the Fibonacci sequence works and what Fibonacci numbers mean.

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Listening: A2

Understanding an explanation
Listen to a professor’s explanation to practise and improve your listening skills.

Before listening
Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation task
Match the definitions (a–f) with the vocabulary (1–6).

Vocabulary Definitions
1. …… a lecture a. a series of related numbers in a particular order
2. …… geometry b. a formal talk given to a group of people, especially at
3. …… a sequence university
4. …… common c. a period in European history, approximately between the
years 500 and 1500
5. …… the Middle Ages
d. the study of lines, angles and surfaces in mathematics
6. …… mathematician
e. a person who studies or teaches mathematics
f. found in many places

Tasks

Task 1
Circle the correct answer.

1. The professor says there …


a. are lots of questions.
b. is only one question.
c. are no questions.

2. Fibonacci was …
a. from central England.
b. the first in a sequence of scientists.
c. a mathematician.

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3. What is the next number in this Fibonacci sequence: 1, 2, 3, 5, …
a. 6
b. 7
c. 8

4. What does the professor say about Fibonacci numbers?


a. They are common.
b. They are uncommon.
c. They are very difficult to understand.

5. What does the professor promise?


a. To explain better
b. To bring examples to next class
c. To include this in the exam

Task 2
Put the words in order to make sentences.

1. not about the sequence. sure I’m

2. understand. I don’t

3. get it. don’t I

4. mean? does What Fibonacci

5. explain. Let me

6. it works. how is This

7. have Does anybody question? a

8. know? do to want you What

Discussion
What was the last lecture you went to about? Did the professor explain it clearly?

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Reading: A2
Study skills tips
Read the study skills tips to practise and improve your reading skills. You’ll learn some great
study tips at the same time!

Before reading
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

Preparation task
Write the words in the correct box.

progress extra practice group activities

mistakes your homework notes a list

Make Do

Reading text: Study skills tips


Many studies about language learning ask the question: What makes a good language
learner? There are some things that good language learners do and some things they don’t
do. Here are some of the most useful suggestions from studies.
• Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. People often get things wrong. Good language
learners notice their mistakes and learn from them.
• Do group activities. People use language to communicate with other people. A good
language learner always looks for opportunities to talk with other students.
• Make notes during every class. Notes help you to remember new language. Look at
your notes when you do your homework.
• Use a dictionary. Good language learners often use dictionaries to check the meaning
of words they don’t know. They also make their own vocabulary lists.

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• Think in the language you’re learning outside the classroom. When you’re shopping or
walking down the street, remember useful words and phrases. Sometimes, when you’re
at home, say new words to practise your pronunciation.
• Do extra practice. Test and improve your language, reading and listening skills with self-
study material. You can find a lot of this online.
• Imagine yourself speaking in the language. Many good language learners can see and
hear themselves speaking in the language. This helps their motivation.
• Enjoy the process. Good language learners have fun with the language. Watch a TV
series or film, listen to songs, play video games or read a book. It’s never too late to
become a good language learner.

Tasks

Task 1
According to the text, are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. Good language learners don’t make mistakes. True False
2. It’s a good idea to talk with other students. True False
3. Take notes only before an exam. True False
4. Good language learners write down the words and expressions they True False
learn.
5. Think of language you know when you are outside the classroom. True False
6. Don’t take tests outside of class – it’s very stressful. True False

Task 2
Write the noun forms of the verbs. For example, ‘imagination’ is the noun form of the verb
‘imagine’.

1. learn ………………………………
2. suggest ………………………………
3. communicate ………………………………
4. mean ………………………………
5. pronounce ………………………………
6. motivate ………………………………

Discussion
What other tips do you have for learning a new language?

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