APPROACH ONE​

​Approach 1

​Listen to the recording carefully. You will answer some questions.

​Now answer the questions.

​1. Where does Mr Norris live?

​2. Where does he work?

3. What time does he get up?​

4. How does he get to work?​

​5. What time does he get the train?

​6. How many stations are there to London?

​7. What time does he arrive at his office?

​Now think about these questions.

​1. Does this activity practice top-down and bottom-ıp processing skills?

​2. Is the focus on "listening skills" or "language structures"?

​3. What could beginning students find stressful about this approach?

​4. Is the topic motivating for teenage students? Why/not?

APPROACH 2​

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​The Disappearance of Mr Norris

​Mr Norris had been working in a bank in London for 20 years. His routine was exactly the same every single day.

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​But then one day, MR NORRIS DIDN'T SHOW UP FOR WORK!

​New Scotland Yard

​The police are on the case. The only clue they have is a voice recording of Mr Norris' last telephone call.

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​The job is too difficult for New Scotland Yard alone...

​This is a job for...

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​Why did he do it?

​Why did Mr Norris break his habit of 20 years? What was he planning?

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​You are Greg Lastrade. Interview Mr Norris to find out his motives. Write up the report for your superiors.