22b

Recording 22b

A: Leading environmentalists are concerned about the effects our modern lifestyle is having on global warming.

B: Scientists have shown that including fish in our diet may be beneficial in reducing heart disease.

C: Satellites have recently sent back important new data from Mars, although it is not yet clear what significance the findings have for future space exploration.

D: Young children are often very creative, although many give up art when they begin high school.

E: Your essay is good, but you need to define the causes of pollution more clearly.

F: I prefer teachers who don’t put too much emphasis on learning and studying the theory of chemistry. I’m much more interested in the practical side of things.

G: The student council consists of ten undergraduates and four postgraduate students.

H: After you’ve planted your seeds you can’t simply leave them to grow, they do need to be checked periodically for weeds and pests.

I: We analysed the test results to see whether there really is a link between video games and increased violence.

J: The torrential storm last night seems to be part of the pattern − a similar storm occurred two years ago following a severe drought.