Lesson 3

Listening

1. Listen to an expert talking about questionnaires and make notes in your notebook. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false statements.

1. Simple language isn't always helpful. F, It’s always helpful to use simple language.

2. People always need to read or hear a question two or three times. F, People will need to do this if you use complicated language.

3. Words like ‘most’ and ‘many’ don’t mean the same thing to everyone. T

4. People always want more options to choose from. F, People get confused when there are too many options.

5. It's important to ask one question at a time. T

6. People like to remember details from the distant past. F, It is hard to remember details from the distant past.

2. Read these questionnaire questions. Tick (T) the good questions and rewrite the bad questions so that they are more useful.

1. Can you name any particular types of food, food products or traditional dishes that have achieved a great deal of popularity in your country?

What is the name of popular dish in your country?

2. Do many people in your country like salty food?

Do a lot of people eat salty food in your country?

3. How often do you eat out in a normal month? 1-2 times, 3-4 times, 5-8 times, 9-12 times, 13-15 times, 16-18 times, 19-23 times, or more than 23 times?

How often do you eat out?

4. How much money do you usually spend when you eat out? T

5. What special foods does your family usually eat during festivals? T