A Silence that Speaks Volumes

1

Get ready! Match each definition to the right phonetic transcription.

2

Watch the video. Say whether these statements are true or false.

1) Tommie Smith was at ease on the stand when he was protesting.
True False

2) The fact that their action was hated at the time was a good thing.
True False

3) Their action was honored nearly 15 years later by President Barack Obama.
True False

4) Their gesture was a stepping stone to the following movements.
True False

5) The new generation of athletes is more aggressive in their demonstrations.
True False

1

Get ready! Listen to the recording and note down the words you hear. Use the phonetic transcriptions as a guide.

1) /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/
2) /ˈdʒɛstʃə/
3) /niːlɪŋ/
4) /maɪˈnɒrətɪz/
5) /ˈiːkwəl/
6) /rɪˈtælɪɛɪtɪŋ/

2

a. Pick out the following information.

1) Type of document:

2) Time:

3) Place:

4) Source:

b. Watch the video and take notes on the following topics.



c. What is the tone of the video? Whose side does it support?