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Advanced Listening and Speaking 1

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PROJECT TOPICS

Page 20, Unit 1. In Pairs. Following instructions from the book. Use PPT for your presentation.

What do you think about the video?

Page 40, Unit 2. In Pairs. Following instructions from the book. Use PPT for your presentation.

Do you think it has a specific purpose?

Page 60, Unit 3. In groups of (3) three. Following instructions from the book. Use PPT for your presentation.

In your opinion, if more people watched this video, would it raise awareness or not? why?

What comes to your mind when you see this picture? Tell a partner.

BE CREATIVE!!!

Peruse and answer the following three questions with your partner.

Suggestions:

a. Answer the questions (make an outline first, then practice answering them -up to 2´´ each.)

b. Elaborate your answer.

c. Use expressions, vocabulary and grammar from the Unit.

You have 10 minutes to practice. Then the teacher will walk around to listen to your responses.

What´s your opinion about ´Tourism´? Explain.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in Peru? Explain.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

¨Most of the tourists stay illegally once their visa expires, generating many issues for the government.¨

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/habitats

Do you know what overcrowding is?

C.

Student A

You AGREE with the statement

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Student B

You DISAGREE with the statement

DEBATE MARATHON

PRO

CON

Choose one side. You´ll have 3 minutes to prepare. Then you and your partner will have 4 minutes to debate. SS PRO should start and then SS CON and so on. Once time´s up. SS PRO will have to change partners and repeat the process.

TOPIC:

Cosmetic surgeries are necessary for everyone since they help you achieve results faster than working out. Many psychological problems could be overcome if everybody has a good-looking physical appearance.

Speaking Control

Checking Comprehension

Why did the man borrow Linda´s notes?

Watch the video, What is it about?

Why is the merlion the symbol of Singapore?

What special laws do they have in Singapore?

LESSON B

What country is it?

SOME FACTS

Official languages

English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil

Ethnic groups

74.3% Chinese

13.3% Malay

9.1% Indian

3.3% others

Religion

31.2% Buddhism

20.1% Christianity

18.5% no religion

14.0% Islam

10.0% Taoism and folk religion

5.0% Hinduism

0.6% Others

Demonym

Singaporean

What´s your opinion now about this country?

USE NEW VOCABULARY/GRAMMAR

Predicting Content

SUGGESTED ONLINE PRACTICE

Hunting

What is your opinion of this activity?

Are some kinds of hunting more acceptable than others?

Do you know if hunters need a license to hunt animals in our area?

Student A

Read the statement.

Agree with it and come up with reasons to support your opinion

Student B

Disagree with Student A

Use expressions and come up with reasons to support your opinion

Fish Biologist

What could be interesting or difficult about his job? Explain

Describe these natural disasters using PASSIVE VOICE:

flood - destroy - damage - ruin - lose - hurt - injure - kill ...

Is fashion an important part of our identity?

Is it something we choose individually or are we usually influenced by the media or by our surroundings?

What do you think about the video?

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Do you think its message is clear enough?

Peruse and answer the following three questions INDIVIDUALLY.

Suggestions:

a. Answer the questions (make an outline first)

b. Elaborate your answer.

c. Use expressions, vocabulary and grammar from the BOOK.

You have 8 minutes to PREPARE. Then you'll have ONE (1) minute to answer one question the teacher chooses for you. You have to prepare for the three of them.

What´s your opinion about ´hunting´? Provide examples.

Should the government raise taxes to create more zoos or fine companies which harm animals' habitats? Explain.

Refute the following statement:

¨Having sustainable environmental policies does not guarantee that endangered species will regrow.¨

What's your opinion about the real-life Ken and Barbie?

Would you undergo cosmetic surgery? Explain

What tense is the narrator using?

Copy some examples

Language Function - C

Now, it´s your turn to introduce a topic and discuss about it

Student A

Flooding in Venice

Student B

Tourism in Venice

Partners!

Make follow-up questions

Watch the video, What is it about?

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

What are some of the problems that modern cities face?

How can cities solve these problems?

Checking Comprehension

What is Kevlar used in?

Would you move to a city that is dealing with challenges such as overcrowding, polution, etc? Explain

What is special about spider silk?

Conducting a Survey

What kind of jacket did the woman think was useful?

Gareca is going to get fired, isn't he?

No, he isn't.

What do you think the Cargolifter balloon is being used for?

What other kinds of materials could be recycled create fashion?

Checking Comprehension

Do you agree or disagree with the opinion stated in the video? Explain

What is acqua alta?

What is MOSE?

Who can afford houses in Venice?

Why do people like living in micro-homes?

What are three suggestions for reducing damage from tourism?

How does this cement reduce pollution?

Where is the High Line park?

Close your books and take out a piece of paper

After Listening

http://www.earthshare.org/2014/01/palmoil.html

Would you think about changing your shopping habits?

Venice

What do you know about it?

Whenever you want to express an idea remember to give complete information!