UTS Basic English

Why is it called "active listening"?

• You stay active rather than sitting around.
• It requires a lot of multi-tasking. 
• You use your eyes and brain as well as your ears.
• You look very focused. 

Which work situation would require active listening? 

• Your boss tells you to check the new schedule on your way out. 
• You are assigned to work in the customer service department. 
• While stocking shelves, you hear Austin and Nate talking about their weekend. 
• You are assigned to bag groceries for the shift. 

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

• He locked the door

• He tried unsuccessfully to get into the house

• He was able to open the door

• He left the house without locking the door

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

• She doesn't like to listen to turkeys

• She thinks the dinner sounds special

• She especially likes the roast turkey

• She'd prefer a different dinner

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

• He'll be busy with her homework tonight

• He can't help her tonight

• He's sorry he can't ever help her

• He'll help her with her physics

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

• He's not feeling very well

• He'd rather sick of working

• He's feeling better today than yesterday

• He'd really rather not answer the question

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

• The company was founded about a year ago

• It was just established that he could go into business

• The family is well established

• The business only lasted a year

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

• He's a pilot

• He's a flight attendant

• He's a member of the grounds crew

• He works clearing lands

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CCSS.L.3.1A

• Wash the dishes immediately

• Use as many dishes as possible

• Wash the dishes for as long as possible

• Wait until later to clean up

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

• In a bank

• In a restaurant

• At a service room

• In a beauty salon

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E