⏰ Day 16 Warm-Up — Signpost Spotting

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Lecturers "signpost" their structure. Each phrase tells you what's coming — match it.

Item 1

🎓 "Today I want to focus on three main causes of coral bleaching."

This signals that the lecture will be organized by…

A) A single story from start to finish B) A comparison of two theories C) A list of three causes

"Three main causes" = a list structure. Expect three points; number your notes 1–2–3.

Item 2

🎓 "Now, this is where it gets interesting — and this often comes up on the exam."

What should you do when you hear this?

A) Pay extra attention — an important point is coming B) Stop taking notes; it's a digression C) It signals the lecture is ending

Emphasis cues ("this is where it gets interesting", "this matters") flag high-value, often-tested information.

Item 3

🎓 "Unlike classical economics, behavioural economics assumes people are not fully rational."

This signposts a…

A) Cause and effect B) Contrast between two ideas C) Chronological sequence

"Unlike X, Y…" = contrast. In notes, use ≠ and set the two ideas side by side (a T-chart).

Item 4

🎓 "To sum up, then, the key takeaway is that supply and demand rarely balance instantly."

This tells you…

A) A new topic is starting B) An example is coming C) The main point is being restated — capture it

"To sum up / the key takeaway" = conclusion signal. This sentence is the main idea, distilled — write it down.