Mosaic II

by Ferrer, Jami

• ISBN13: 9780070206366
• ISBN10: 0070206368
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill College

Summary

Mosaic Two: A Listening/Speaking Skills Book, 3/e, teaches learning strategies and language functions, while maintaining a strong focus on both listening and speaking. Each chapter teaches one learning strategy and one language function within the context of the chapter theme. Ideal for high-intermediate to low-advanced students.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition	xi
Summary of Listening/Speaking Exercises and Activities for Learning Strategies	xviii
Language and Learning	1	(12)
``To School or Not to School''
Did You Know?	2	(2)
Sharing Your Experience	2	(1)
Vocabulary	3	(1)
Learning Strategy: Listening for the Main Point	4	(4)
Listen In	4	(2)
Speak Out	6	(2)
Language Function: Requesting the Main Point	8	(4)
Conversations	9	(1)
Listen In	10	(1)
Speak Out	10	(2)
focus on testing	12	(1)
Danger and Daring	13	(20)
``Hooked on Thrills''
Did You Know?	14	(3)
Sharing Your Experience	14	(1)
Vocabulary	15	(2)
Learning Strategy: Noting Specific Details	17	(7)
Listen In	22	(1)
Speak Out	23	(1)
Language Function: Saying ``Yes'' and ``No''	24	(6)
Conversations	25	(1)
Listen In	26	(1)
Speak Out	27	(3)
focus on testing	30	(3)
Man and Woman	33	(14)
``Becoming a Man, Becoming a Woman''
Did You Know?	34	(3)
Sharing Your Experience	34	(1)
Vocabulary	35	(2)
Learning Strategy: Abbreviating---When and How	37	(4)
Listen in	40	(1)
Speak Out	40	(1)
Language Function: Extending Congratulations and Condolences	41	(5)
Conversations	43	(1)
Listen In	44	(1)
Speak Out	45	(1)
focus on testing	46	(1)
Mysteries Past and Present	47	(14)
``The Origins of Our Solar System''
Did You Know?	48	(4)
Sharing Your Experience	48	(1)
Vocabulary	49	(3)
Learning Strategy: Using Illustrations in Note Taking	52	(5)
Listen In	53	(3)
Speak Out	56	(1)
Language Function: Admitting Lack of Knowledge	57	(3)
Conversations	58	(1)
Listen In	59	(1)
Speak Out	59	(1)
focus on testing	60	(1)
Transitions	61	(14)
``The Stages of Life---A View from Shakespeare''
Did You Know?	62	(3)
Sharing Your Experience	62	(2)
Vocabulary	64	(1)
Learning Strategy: Understanding and Making Analogies	65	(3)
Listen In	66	(2)
Speak Out	68	(1)
Language Function: Making Negative Statements or Comments Politely	68	(6)
Conversations	69	(2)
Listen In	71	(1)
Speak Out	72	(2)
focus on testing	74	(1)
The Mind	75	(36)
``Dreams and Reality''
Did You Know?	76	(2)
Sharing Your Experience	76	(1)
Vocabulary	77	(1)
Learning Strategy: Listening for Comparisons and Contrasts	78	(8)
Conversations	80	(1)
Listen In	80	(3)
Speak Out	83	(3)
Language Function: Expressing the Positive View	86	(8)
Conversations	87	(1)
Listen In	88	(2)
Speak Out	90	(2)
focus on testing	92	(2)
Working
``Japanese and American Business Management''
Did You Know?	94	(2)
Sharing Your Experience	94	(1)
Vocabulary	95	(1)
Learning Strategy: Listening for Causes and Effects	96	(7)
Listen In	98	(4)
Speak Out	102	(1)
Language Function: Persuading and Giving In	103	(8)
Conversations	106	(1)
Listen In	107	(1)
Speak Out	108	(2)
focus on testing	110	(1)
Breakthroughs	111	(16)
``Discovering the Laws of Nature''
Did You Know?	112	(3)
Sharing Your Experience	113	(1)
Vocabulary	113	(2)
Learning Strategy: What to Do When You Know the Words But Still Don't Understand	115	(3)
Listen In	116	(1)
Speak Out	117	(1)
Language Function: Giving and Receiving Compliments	118	(7)
Conversations	121	(1)
Listen In	122	(1)
Speak Out	123	(2)
focus on testing	125	(2)
Art and Entertainment	127	(16)
``The Rise of Rock 'n' Roll''
Did You Know?	128	(2)
Sharing Your Experience	128	(1)
Vocabulary	129	(1)
Learning Strategy: Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion	130	(6)
Listen In	131	(4)
Speak Out	135	(1)
Language Function: Expressing Doubt or Disbelief	136	(5)
Conversations	137	(1)
Listen In	138	(1)
Speak Out	139	(2)
focus on testing	141	(2)
Ethical Questions	143	(18)
``Organ Transplants''
Did You Know?	144	(4)
Sharing Your Experience	144	(2)
Vocabulary	146	(2)
Learning Strategy: Cohesion and Reference	148	(7)
Listen In	150	(5)
Speak Out	155	(1)
Language Function: Taking the Floor and Keeping the Floor	155	(5)
Conversations	158	(1)
Listen In	158	(1)
Speak Out	159	(1)
focus on testing	160	(1)
Medicine	161	(12)
``Laser Technology and Medicine''
Did You Know?	162	(2)
Sharing Your Experience	162	(1)
Vocabulary	163	(1)
Learning Strategy: Predicting Exam Questions	164	(5)
Listen In	165	(3)
Speak Out	168	(1)
Language Function: Acquiescing and Expressing Reservations	169	(3)
Conversations	170	(1)
Listen In	171	(1)
Speak Out	171	(1)
focus on testing	172	(1)
The Future	173	(18)
``The World in the 21st Century''
Did You Know?	174	(2)
Sharing Your Experience	174	(1)
Vocabulary	175	(1)
Learning Strategy: Critical Thinking	176	(7)
Listen In	177	(5)
Speak Out	182	(1)
Language Function: Speculating About the Future; Reminiscing About the Past	183	(6)
Conversations	184	(1)
Listen In	185	(2)
Speak Out	187	(2)
focus on testing	189	(2)
Appendix	191	(4)
Tapescript	195