2nd Class - March 19th

 Dear girlies!

Have a NICE afternoon!! Remember to breathe

These are the activities for today

Reading and Use of English part 2 (p. 106 /7)

Grammar: As and Like (p.107)

Explanation.

Ex. 1 & 2

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/as-and-like-exercise-1.html

Reading and Use of English Part 5 (p. 108 /109)

Vocabulary: Arrive, get & reach (p.110)

Listening : Part 4 (p.110)

Vocabulary: Phrasal verbs (p.111)

As you already know, you MUST write an ESSAY.

I wrote useful phrases so that you start little by little using them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztraDdAOZIU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAbNTFT0wcU

Useful phrases for FCE (Cambridge First Certificate) Writing Part One essays brainstorming and key words Background to the topic (why it is important etc) It is widely believed that… … is a common talking point./ It is a common view that…/ It is commonly thought that…/ There is a common opinion that… There has been a change in… …is a controversial topic./ is very controversial. Over the last few years/ decades… There has been a lot of discussion of…/ There has been a lot of debate over…/ There has been a lot of controversy over… The majority of people (who I know) seem to think that… In modern life,… … has been getting a lot of newspaper coverage recently./ … has been in the news a lot recently. . For people nowadays,…/ (In my country) many (older/ younger) people (think/ say that)... It is often said that… In today’s society,… There are two very different points of view on the topic of… In our globalised world,…

Explaining the structure of your essay

I will examine both sides below and then give my own opinion./ After looking at this matter from both sides, I will… I have divided my essay into three parts. I will give three reasons for that below. I will look at/ write about/ examine/ consider/ discuss … and then …

Giving strong opinions

I’m absolutely certain that…/ I’m absolutely positive that…/ I’m absolutely convinced that…/ There can be absolutely no doubt that…/ I have absolutely no doubt that… I am certain that…/ I certainly don't believe that ... It seems clear to me that…/ It is clear to me that… I would definitely say that… I have (absolutely) no doubt that…/ There can be (absolutely) no doubt that…/ I don’t think anyone can doubt that…/ Without (the shadow of) a doubt… In my honest opinion,… It seems obvious to me that…/ It is obvious to me that…/ Obviously… I really think that… I strongly believe that…/ I strongly object to (the idea that) …

Giving weak opinions

Although the arguments for/ against are also quite convincing,…/ Although there are also arguments for/ against…Although there are both advantages and disadvantages,…

I don’t have much experience of this, but…/ In my limited experience,… I’m no expert on this, but… In my humble opinion,… As far as I know,…/ I don’t know (very) much about this topic, but…/ To the best of my knowledge,… In my personal opinion,…/ I personally feel that ... I would guess that…/ I would imagine that…/ I would probably say that…

Strongly agreeing

I strongly/ totally/ wholeheartedly agree that… I couldn’t agree with… more. … is absolutely right. …makes complete sense. … is exactly/ just what I think

. Weakly agreeing

I can probably accept that…/ I might be able to accept that… I partially/ partly agree with… … seems to make sense

. Strongly disagreeing

There’s no way I can accept that… I can’t agree with the idea of…/ I don’t agree at all with…/ I really don’t agree with… I can’t see any merit in…

Weakly disagreeing/ Politely disagreeing

I don’t really agree with…/ I don’t think I agree with…/ I’m not sure that I agree with… I can see why some people might think that, but…/ I can understand why people think that, but…

Supporting your opinions

Personal experience A relevant experience I had was…/ Although I don’t have (much) experience of this…,…./ Experience has shown me that…/ From personal experience, I would say…/ I (once) experienced this when…/ In my (personal/ limited/ own) experience,…/ This is supported by my own experience in that… I have (generally) found that…

Giving examples

A (good) example of this is…/ An example from my own experience is…/ For example,…/ To give an example,…/ One (typical/ well known) example of this is… For instance,... …, such as… Other people opinions and knowledge/ Things you heard and read According to an article that I read last week,…/ According to one of my professors… Written by Alex Case for UsingEnglish.com © 2015 I once heard that…/ I once read that…/ I once saw a television programme in which…/ Someone once told me that…

Giving reasons/ Cause and effect/ Consequences

This is caused by… As a consequence of this,…/ One consequence of this is… This is due to… … in order to… For that reason,…/ The main reason for that is… As a result of that,…

Further explanation

In other words…/ To put that another way,… That is to say… Looking at both sides/ Looking at the other side/ Contrasting … but you could also say that… On the other hand,… It is also possible to argue the opposite point that… Looking at the other side of the argument,… Despite (all) this…/ In spite of all this,… Turning to the opposing argument,…/ Turning from the pros to the cons,…

Summarising/ Conclusion

As should be clear from the arguments above,…/ For (all) the reasons given above,…/ Taking (all) the things above into account,… Overall,…/ All in all,… Although the arguments against are also quite convincing,…/ Although there are also arguments for (such as…)/ Although there are both advantages and disadvantages above,… On balance, I would say that… I therefore conclude that…./ In conclusion,… Having considered (all) the points above,…/ Having weighed up both sides of the argument,… The benefits of ... outweigh the drawbacks. To restate the arguments above,… As I said in the introduction, I am convinced that… To sum up what I have written above,…/ To summarise the points above,… On the whole,…

Recommending/ Giving advice/ Talking about solutions/ Adding a further point that leads on from your conclusion

The best idea is to…/ The best solution is…/ The best thing to do would be… We have (absolutely) no choice but to… The government should do something about/ find a solution for/ put more effort into/ work towards/ deal with/ take action on/ take care of/ try to solve… We really must…/ We really need to…/ We really have to…/ We really should…

Essays

 (just have a look at the tasks; you´ll start writing essays the following week.

You have seen a TV documentary about how life has evolved over the past century. Write an essay of 140-190 words:

In which ways has our standard of living improved over the past 100 years?

• Working conditions
• Health and diet
• Leisure time

Your essay must include grammatically correct sentences, correct punctuation and spelling.

In English class you have had a discussion about health. Write an essay of 140-190 words:

To what extent has our diet improved over the past few decades?

• Junk food
• Organic produce
• (your own idea)

Your essay must include grammatically correct sentences, correct punctuation and spelling.

You have had a class discussion about friendship. Write an essay of 140-190 words:

Is it better to have a close friendship group with just a few people or have a wide selection of friends?

• Entertainment
• Support when you have problems
• (your own idea)

Your essay must include grammatically correct sentences, correct punctuation and spelling.

You have recently seen a YouTube video about work-life balance and have consequently had a discussion with your class mates in English class. Write an essay of 140-190 words:

Is it fair that some people in some professions receive a far higher salary than others?

• Contribution to the local community
• Training time and investment in education
• Time spent at work

Your essay must include grammatically correct sentences, correct punctuation and spelling.

You have been talking about the environment in science class and how we can help to protect it. Write an essay of 140-190 words:

What should be done to prevent environmental catastrophes from occurring?

• Education on the topic in schools
• Media campaigns to inform of the potential dangers
• (your own idea)

Your essay must include grammatically correct sentences, correct punctuation and spelling.

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Example essay:

You have recently seen a YouTube video about work-life balance and have consequently had a discussion with your class mates in English class. Write an essay of 140-190 words:

Is it fair that some people in some professions receive a far higher salary than others?

• Contribution to the local community
• Training time and investment in education
• Time spent at work

Have a Nice and Calm long weekend with your Families

Sandra

March 17 th

Hi  Dear Girlies!!

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 OK! Now you are ready to start. Feel calm and work in peace

Course book: Complete First for schools

Unit 10:On the Money

Starting off: What things do you like buying? Where do you like buying your favourite things? Are you given a regular amount of money by people in your family to spend on whatever you like?

Think about this and then share your ideas with your mates ( through mail, etc) and write down a comment on your mate's ideas.

Reading and Use of English part 2 (p. 106 /7) Do this activity . We´ll correct it together in class

http://usefulenglish.ru/grammar/modal-verbs-exercise-one

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-ability-exercise-1.html

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-ability.html

As and Like Exercise 1 Choose ‘as or ‘like’:
 1. She works __________ a teacher (it’s her job)

. 2. I’m very __________ my mother.

3. Julie loves mangoes as much __________ I do.

 4. He arrived __________ I was leaving.

5. He works in a bank, __________ his father.

 6. I used a tea towel __________ an oven glove and I burned it!

 7. Your perfume smells __________ flowers.

 8. __________ it was cold, I took a scarf.

 9. He works __________ a hairdresser (it’s his job).

 10. That woman looks __________ my grandmother
.
 11. Please do it __________ me.

12. She hates chocolate as much __________ John.

13. __________ the other students, Paul failed the exam.

14. London is just as busy __________ Tokyo.

 15. She often plays sports, __________ tennis or football.

 16. Amanda works __________ a lawyer (it’s her job)
.
 17. This room is just as hot __________ the other room.

 18. You look __________ your sister.

19. She studied really hard, __________ us.

 20. We are as intelligent __________ you.


 Answers to As and Like Exercise 1

 1. She works as a teacher (it’s her job). 2. I’m very like my mother. 3. Julie loves mangoes as much as I do. 4. He arrived as I was leaving. 5. He works in a bank, like his father. 6. I used a tea towel as an oven glove and I burned it! 7. Your perfume smells like flowers. 8. As it was cold, I took a scarf. 9. He works as a hairdresser (it’s his job). 10. That woman looks like my grandmother. 11. Please do it like me. 12. She hates chocolate as much as John. 13. Like the other students, Paul failed the exam. 14. London is just as busy as Tokyo. 15. She often plays sports, like tennis or football. 16. Amanda works as a lawyer (it’s her job). 17. This room is just as hot as the other room. 18. You look like your sister. 19. She studied really hard, like us. 20. We are as intelligent as you.

ESSAY

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FCE Essay Topic: Learning an additional language is a good way to improve your job prospects.

Your classmates and you have been talking about CV writing and job searching. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay and provide examples and reasons for your point of view. 

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

Learning an additional language is a good way to improve your job prospects.

Notes:

Write about:

• new job opportunities

• chance to be promoted

• your own idea

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140- 190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet.

Sample essay:

Learning a language broadens your horizons. Some even claim, myself included, that second language acquisition unquestionably helps secure your next position. So, why is speaking another language from employer perspective so important?

Firstly, nowadays, companies hire a diverse range of employees from various backgrounds and ethnicities. As business transactions are done worldwide, ability to demonstrate that you can speak a language of the company’s business partner gives you an advantage over other candidates, plus it opens the door to totally new job possibilities. For example, there are plenty of British companies opening their branches in Asia or South America. And exactly these companies will be seeking individuals fluent in at least two languages.

Moreover, second language fluency allows you to stand out amongst the crowd. When Markus, a Spanish friend of mine who speaks English perfectly, applied for a manager’s position in his company, it came as a surprise when his CEO, has promoted my friend over a more experienced Brit. 

In conclusion, I strongly agree with the fact that second language acquisition plays a significant part when job hunting, it not only gives you a chance to expand your search towards other continents but it also makes you a more valuable employee./


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Activities

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