Listening + Reading Integration
AdvancedListen + read → compare → write.
- Integration in four steps: listen, read, compare, write.
- Speakers usually come in threes; note them under 'First', 'Then', 'Finally'.
- When sources conflict, trust the speaker's latest information but note both versions.
文體小知識：Combine both.
§Text Passage
1Welcome to today's careers seminar. This annual event helps senior students choose their paths after graduation. Here is a quick overview of the three speakers and what you should do with the information. Before we begin, please make sure you have the leaflet and a pen.
2First, Ms Lam will explain the requirements for nursing programmes. She will also explain the interview process and the qualities that nurses need. Her talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Bring your questions; the best ones often win small prizes. Then Mr Cheung, an engineer, will describe how to apply for technology courses. He will show examples of successful applications and discuss common mistakes. Finally, Ms Ho will share tips on writing personal statements for universities overseas. Her session includes a short practice activity in pairs.
3While listening, compare what the speaker says with the leaflet on your desk. Pay attention to any differences between the leaflet and the speaker's presentation. For instance, if the leaflets and the talk give different deadlines, note both down. If the two sources disagree, trust the speaker's latest information. Underline key numbers, dates and names as you hear them.
4Finally, you will complete a summary using information from both sources. Begin with the main idea, then add two or three supporting details. Write in your own words instead of copying whole sentences. Your teacher will mark both content and organisation, so plan briefly first. Good integrated tasks are short, clear and complete — quality beats length. Check your language before you hand in the task.
§Sentence-by-sentence translation Sentence-by-sentence translation
Welcome to today's careers seminar.
歡迎出席今日的升學就業講座。
This annual event helps senior students choose their paths after graduation.
這個年度活動幫助高中同學選畢業後的路向。
Here is a quick overview of the three speakers and what you should do with the information.
以下是三位講者的簡介，與你應該怎樣運用這些資訊。
Before we begin, please make sure you have the leaflet and a pen.
開始之前，請確認你手上有小冊子和一支筆。
First, Ms Lam will explain the requirements for nursing programmes.
首先，林小姐會講解護理課程的入學要求。
She will also explain the interview process and the qualities that nurses need.
她還會講解面試流程與護士需要的特質。
Her talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
她的演講之後是問答環節。
Bring your questions; the best ones often win small prizes.
帶備問題來；最好的問題還會有小獎品。
Then Mr Cheung, an engineer, will describe how to apply for technology courses.
接着，工程師張先生會講解怎樣申請科技課程。
He will show examples of successful applications and discuss common mistakes.
他會展示成功申請的例子，還會講解常見錯誤。
Finally, Ms Ho will share tips on writing personal statements for universities overseas.
最後，何小姐會分享撰寫海外大學個人陳述的貼士。
Her session includes a short practice activity in pairs.
她的環節包括一個簡短的二人練習活動。
While listening, compare what the speaker says with the leaflet on your desk.
聽的時候，將講者講的內容與你桌面那份小冊子比較。
Pay attention to any differences between the leaflet and the speaker's presentation.
留意小冊子與講者簡報有沒有不同的地方。
For instance, if the leaflets and the talk give different deadlines, note both down.
例如小冊子與講座講的截止日期不同，就兩個都記下。
If the two sources disagree, trust the speaker's latest information.
如果兩個來源有出入，要信講者最新的資訊。
Underline key numbers, dates and names as you hear them.
聽到關鍵數字、日期與人名就立即畫底線。
Finally, you will complete a summary using information from both sources.
最後，你要綜合兩個來源的資料完成一份摘要。
Begin with the main idea, then add two or three supporting details.
先寫主旨，然後加兩三個支持細節。
Write in your own words instead of copying whole sentences.
用自己的文字寫，不要成句照抄。
Your teacher will mark both content and organisation, so plan briefly first.
老師會同時評分內容與組織，所以先簡短計劃一下。
Good integrated tasks are short, clear and complete — quality beats length.
好的綜合任務是短、清晰而完整——質素勝過長度。
Check your language before you hand in the task.
交之前檢查你的語文。
1Summary 重點摘要
Listen + read → compare → write.
2Vocabulary cards Vocabulary
Combine.
Compare.
Differ.
Gist.
Detail.
Summarize.
Notes.
Apply.
3Step by step Steps
- ListenTake notes in order while listening: the three speakers follow First / Then / Finally — Ms Lam on nursing requirements and interviews, Mr Cheung on technology applications, Ms Ho on personal statement tips; underline key numbers, dates and names as you hear them.
- ReadWhile reading, highlight the leaflet's key points: place them beside your notes — what the leaflet has but the speaker skipped, and what the speaker added, all visible at a glance.
- CompareComparing the two sources is the core step: different deadlines? Note both and trust the speaker's latest information (“If the two sources disagree, trust the speaker's latest information”); any clash between the chart and the speech deserves a note too.
- CombineWrite the summary: one main-idea sentence first, then two or three supporting details, rewritten in your own words — never copy whole sentences, and fit every required point inside the word limit.
- Full coverageCover every point: each item the task demands (programme requirements, interview process, application steps) must appear — one missing point loses that block of marks; list a checklist before you write.
- Organisation countsOrganisation carries marks too: group related facts (times together, requirements together) and add linking words so the report flows — content plus language together earn the top band.
- Quality ruleQuality beats length: short, clear, complete — “Good integrated tasks are short, clear and complete”; check spelling and grammar before handing in, and never pad to fill words.
5Worked example Example
The careers seminar has three speakers plus a leaflet on your desk. Demonstrate the four-step integration: listen, read, compare, write.
- Step 1: Listen in order: Ms Lam on nursing requirements, interviews and qualities; Mr Cheung on applying for technology courses and common mistakes; Ms Ho on personal statements overseas.
- Step 2: Read the leaflet and highlight its key points alongside your notes.
- Step 3: Compare sources: if a deadline differs, note both and trust the speaker's latest information; underline numbers, dates and names.
- Step 4: Write the summary: main idea first, two or three supporting details, all in your own words.
- Step 5: Quality beats length — content and organisation are both marked, so plan briefly and check the language.
- Answer: Integrated listening runs in four moves. First, capture each speaker in order: Ms Lam covers nursing programme requirements, the interview process and the qualities nurses need; Mr Cheung explains technology applications with successful examples and common mistakes; Ms Ho shares personal-statement tips for overseas universities, with a paired practice task. Second, highlight the leaflet's key points. Third, compare the two sources: any conflicting deadline goes down twice, with the speaker's newer information trusted, and key numbers, dates and names underlined. Finally, write the summary — main idea first, supported by two or three details, paraphrased throughout, planned briefly, and checked for language. Covering both sources is what makes the task integrated.
6Common mistakes Mistakes
7Quick check Quick check
Q1What?
Q2Steps?
Q3Find?
Q4Tip?
Q5Output?
Q6Time?
8Recap Recap
- Integration in four steps: listen, read, compare, write.
- Speakers usually come in threes; note them under 'First', 'Then', 'Finally'.
- When sources conflict, trust the speaker's latest information but note both versions.
- Summary shape: one main-idea sentence, then two or three details in your own words.
- Quality beats length: content and organisation both count — check language before handing in.