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Class 1 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe and make predictions about medical discoveries and developments.
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In groups, discuss the following questions. Be ready to share your partners' ideas with the rest of the class.
-What’s your favorite music genre? What are bands/singers that you really like?
-Are you a cat person or a dog person?
-What are the top three things on your bucket list?
-Do you think you’re an introvert or an extrovert?
-What is one thing you can’t live without?
-If you were arrested with no explanation, what would your friends and family assume you had done?
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:::::::Activity 2 - Introduction::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-What new medical discoveries have you heard or read about recently?
-What do you think are some of the most relevant medical advances in history?
-The title of the unit is "Medical Frontiers" - What specific topics do you think we will discuss?
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:::::::Activity 4 - Listening A, B, and C Page 91::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::::::Activity 5 - Predictions::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-Spin the wheel below and make predictions on medical advances
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:::::::Activity 7 - Future Technology:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Look at the list of possible future technologies below:
-3D-printed pills
-Exoskeletons suits
-Stem-cell technology
-Brain transplants
Choose the one you consider will be the most important and get ready to explain the reasons why using phrases to make predictions. "this is important because it could cure diseases like..."
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:::::::Homework::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Reading: Just Press "Print" / Page95
Exercises on Page 96:
-Understanding main ideas
-Understanding details
-Building Vocabulary
Class 2 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe and make predictions on medical discoveries and developments.
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Taboo: https://playtaboo.com/playpage/ (Links to an external site.)
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-What are some applications of 3D printing on the field of medicine?
-When discussing prosthetics, the speaker mentioned the word "Stump". What do you think it means?
-According to the video, what is bioprinting?
-Did some of the information surprise you?
-What other uses do you think we can give to 3D printing technologies? Use phrases to make predictions: "It will be likely used for..." "3D-printing is going to..." "There is a high chance 3D-printing will..."
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-What's going on in this picture? What do you think it represents?
-Have you ever heard the term CRISPR? Do a 3 minute Google search on it and report your findings to the rest of the class.
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-Read the following article on a CRISPR case.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07545-0 (Links to an external site.)
-What was the article about?
-What intrigues you about this note?
-Have you heard about cases similar to this one?
-What is your position regarding gene-editing technologies?
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Part A
-Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
"Scientists should continue exploring gene-editing technologies on humans for medical purposes"
-Individually, prepare to explain your position on this topic. Make predictions to justify your ideas ("I disagree with this because this is likely to cause..." "I believe these technologies will/are going to/ are likely to...")
-You will have 5 minutes to organize your ideas and 3 minutes to talk.
-Take notes on your partners' ideas.
Part B
-Do you support your partners' ideas? Why/why not?
Phrases to show agreement
- I (completely / really / totally / absolutely / honestly / truly) agree with you (on that)
- I couldn’t agree more.
- I have come to the same conclusion.
- I hold the same opinion.
- I have no objection whatsoever.
- I see what you mean and I (must) agree with you.
Phrases to show disagreement
- You may be right, but…
- That might be true, but…
- I beg to differ.
- I don’t agree with you on that / what you say.
- I don’t think you’re right.
- I don’t share your view.
- I think otherwise.
- I take a different view.
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In our next class, we will talk about prosthetic limbs. As preparation for this, carry out a 10minute Google search on the newest advances on the field of prosthetic technologies. Take notes and be ready to share your findings next class.
Class 3 - Objective: Today, we will be able to identify how disabilities can affect a person's daily life and describe how medical advances could help them overcome challenges caused by their health conditions.
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Speaking: https://faculty.washington.edu/ejslager/random-generator/index.html (Links to an external site.)
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What were your findings on new advances on prosthetic technologies?
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Part A-Page 97 / "The sore problem of prosthetic limbs"
Part B-Page 97-98: Viewing
Part C- 99: Vocabulary
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-Do you know any amputee?
-How do you think losing a limb can affect a person's life? What's the biggest challenge?
-What is your estimate regarding the cost of a prosthetic limb in CR?
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:::::::Presentation Skills:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Pitching a product
Part A-Discuss:
-What do you think are some strategies you need to implement while pitching a product/service to stakeholders?
-How can we be persuasive during a presentation?
Part B-Watch the following video. Take notes on presentation strategies the speaker uses to pitch his product
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-You are part of Boston Scientific's research team. Besides manufacturing medical equipment used in hospitals and clinics, the company is planning to expand their business practices and manufacture products that address the needs of people with disabilities. Your job is to "invent" a technology/product that would make life easier, more enjoyable, or more comfortable for a disabled person and present it in a meeting with stakeholders.
-You can use the information compiled on activity 5 to identify a problem you would like to address with your product/technology.
-Use the chart on page 100 to write down your ideas
-You can create visuals for your presentation and it should last from 4-7 minutes
Class 4 - Objective: Today, we will be able to pitch medical advances that could help people overcome challenges caused by their health conditions in a meeting with stakeholders.
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Impromptu Persuasive Speech. Taking turns, you will get a topic in the form of a question that you will need to answer to persuade your classmates to believe in your position.
Topics (Links to an external site.)
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-In your opinion, what is the best way to start a presentation?
-How can you get the attention of the audience?
Extra info and phrases: https://www.slideshare.net/nicholasallen1/introducing-a-presentation (Links to an external site.)
:::::::Presentations:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-You are part of Boston Scientific's research team. Besides manufacturing medical equipment used in hospitals and clinics, the company is planning to expand their business practices and manufacture products that address the needs of people with disabilities. Your job is to "invent" a technology/product that would make life easier, more enjoyable, or more comfortable for a disabled person and present it in a meeting with stakeholders.
-You can use the information compiled on activity 5 to identify a problem you would like to address with your product/technology.
-Use the chart on page 100 to write down your ideas
-You can create visuals for your presentation and it should last from 4-7 minutes
-Utilize a strategy to get the attention of the audience during the introduction.
***Be ready to ask questions to your partners after they finish their presentations.
:::::::Self-Assessment::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-From 1 to 10, how do you feel about your presentation?
-What were the strengths of your presentation?
-What do you think you could have done differently in order to make your presentation better?
-How persuasive do you think you were during the presentation?
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-Individually, read the questions below and prepare to answer them by taking notes. You will have 4 minutes to brainstorm your ideas
A-Is 18 the age we enter adulthood? Why/why not?
B-What aspects define adulthood?
C-List
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A-Listen to the following 100+year-olds and take notes on their pieces of advice.
-Clifford Crozier
-Emilia Tereza Harper
-John Millington Denerley
B-Summarize the pieces of advice provided in the video and share your thoughts about them.
Class 5 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe characteristics of different living generations and explain adult responsibilities.
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:::::::Activity 2 - Becoming an adult::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-Read the following quotes, do you agree with them? What do they have in common?
-I think you should be a child for as long as you can. I have been successful for 74 years of being able to do that. Don’t rush into adulthood, it isn’t all that much fun.
-I spent my whole childhood wishing I were older, and now I’m spending my adulthood wishing I were younger.
-Adulthood is like looking both ways before you cross the street and then getting hit by an airplane.
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-What are the main differences between those generations?
-Do they face different responsibilities?
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A-Listen to the following 100+year-olds and take notes on their pieces of advice.
-Clifford Crozier
-Emilia Tereza Harper
-John Millington Denerley
B-Summarize the pieces of advice provided in the video and share your thoughts about them.
Class 6 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe future plans and aspirations and give advice on how to achieve them.
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1-A man looks out to a boat full of people But there's not a single person on board. How is this possible?
2-If it takes a man an hour to dig a hole, how long does it take to dig half a hole?
2-How many toys can fit into an empty box?
3-A man was walking when it started to rain He did not have an umbrella and was not wearing a hat. His clothes were soaked but not his hair. How is this possible?
4-A Farmer has 17 Sheep, all but 9 Die. How Many are Left?
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A-Listen to the following 100+year-olds and take notes on their pieces of advice.
-Clifford Crozier
-Emilia Tereza Harper
-John Millington Denerley
B-Summarize the pieces of advice provided in the video and share your thoughts about them.
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-What's the different between an aspiration and a plan?
-What were some of your aspirations and plans as a kid?
-What do you think are some common plans and aspirations most people share?
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:::::::Future Perfect::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
D and E page 105
Extra practice: https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses_future-perfect-quiz.htm (Links to an external site.)
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:::::::Activity 6 - Giving Advice::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-Taking turns, you will share your plans and aspirations from the timeline on activity A (page 105).
-Using the phrases below, give advice to your partners on how they could achieve their plans and aspirations.
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-According to the speaker, how can you achieve your most ambitious goals?
-Do you agree or disagree with the presenter's ideas?
-What other strategies can people use to achieve their goals?
Class 7 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe important events that can shape a person's life and give advice on how to approach adulthood-related situations.
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-What decade do you think had, has, or will have the best years of your life? Why?
0-10 / 10s / 20s / 30s / 40s / 50s / 60s / 70s / 80s and beyond
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-According to the speaker, how can you achieve your most ambitious goals?
-Do you agree or disagree with the presenter's ideas?
-What other strategies can people use to achieve their goals?
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:::::::Activity 3 - Reading comprehension::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Page 108,
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-Phrases https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIhYjy4KmcgSAj5NOuZLJ5trt3LInaA_/view (Links to an external site.)
:::::::Activity 6 - Giving Advice::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
You work for a counseling center providing email assistance to clients who may need help dealing with personal and work issues. You will be assigned one of the clients on page 112. Read their situations and write an email giving advice on how to overcome them. Post your email reply on the bottom of this discussion.
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-Write a recommendation email to your teacher using Canvas Inbox. Provide general Feedback about the class: Aspects you like about the class as well as things that could be improved. Provide as many recommendations as you can
-Make sure to include some of these phrases https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIhYjy4KmcgSAj5NOuZLJ5trt3LInaA_/view (Links to an external site.)
Class 8 - Objective: Today, we will be able to make predictions about medical advances (Unit 7) and give advice on important life decisions (Unit 8).
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-Impromptu Speech / Images
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:::::::Activity 3 - Practice Oral Exam Unit 7:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Roleplay: You are experts at a panel discussion that explores the future of mobile technologies (cell phone apps, video calls, online appointments, chatbots) in the field of medicine. Use the information below to provide recommendations, predictions, and your thoughts on the topic. Prep time: 5min / Talk time 6-9 min.
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You are professional life coaches delivering an online lecture for teenagers on tips for choosing a major. Use some examples from the options below and include your own tips if you want to. Prep time 5min / Talks time 6-9min.
- Educate Yourself on All the Major Options.
- Consider Your College Options.
- Consider Your Passion.
- Consider Your Strengths.
- Get Help from an Advisor or Faculty in the Major.
- Take Intro Classes that Explore the Major.
- Consider Future Careers and Earning Potential.
- Talk to people who work in careers that interest you.
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A-Discuss: What makes presenters sound smart when they are on stage?
B-Watch this TED talks, take notes on the presenter's strategies to sound smart during a presentation.
C-Discuss: Do you agree with the presenter's ideas? What strategies would you like to adopt in your next presentation?
Class 9 - Objective: Today, we will be able to make predictions about medical advances (Unit 7) and give advice on important life decisions (Unit 8).
:::::::Activity 1 - Warm Up::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-What expressions can we use to complain politely about something?
-Complaining time! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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A-Discuss: What makes presenters sound smart when they are on stage?
B-Watch this TED talks, take notes on the presenter's strategies to sound smart during a presentation.
C-Discuss: Do you agree with the presenter's ideas? What strategies would you like to adopt in your next presentation?
:::::::Oral Exam:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::::::Activity 3 - Introduction Unit 9:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-What new tasks do you think robots will perform for us in the future?
-What are tasks that robots will never be able to perform?
Class 10 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe and explain pros and cons of investing in smart home products.
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Discuss the questions below with your partner:
1-What would you do if there were an indefinite power outage? How many days do you think you could "survive" without electronics?
2-What are three devices you cannot live without?
3-Do you agree or disagree with the following quote?
"Life was much easier when Apple and Blackberry were just fruits"
:::::::Activity 2 - Vocabulary / A, B, C. Page 114::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::::::Activity 3 - Technological Devices::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-Read the following infographic and discuss the questions below:
-Do you think some of this information would be different if it were based on Costa Rican sales?
-What are other essential products that were not included in the chart?
-What items do you consider will change position in the next 20 years?
:::::::Activity 4 - Listening, A, B, C. Page 115:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Listening Skill: Drawing Clues from context.
:::::::Activity 5 - Smart Home::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-How do you think a "Smart Home" looks like in 2022? What kind of devices and features does it have?
During this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung released a video showcasing their new vision for smart home devices.
Watch the video and take notes in order to answer these questions:
-What are your impressions on these announcements?
-Would you like to own those products?
-Do you think products like those would be successful in CR?
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-As you read in the infographic on Activity 3, Smart Home products was on the 4th spot for estimated US sales in 2021. For this reason, you are your partners, who work for a big retail company in CR, are considering investing in Smart Home and importing these type of devices. You will have a meeting with stakeholders in which you will explore the advantages and disadvantages of making such decision. As preparation for the meeting, use this Jamboard (Links to an external site.) to brainstorm and organize your ideas. You will have 5-7 minutes to prepare. At the end of meeting, you will decide whether it will be a good idea or not to invest in smart home.
Extra links for research:
The best smart home devices in 2022: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-smart-home-devices,review-2008.html (Links to an external site.)
:::::::Activity 7/Homework - Conditionals::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Review the chart on conditionals and complete the exercises below:
Class 11 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe and explain pros and cons of driverless cars.
:::::::Activity 1 - Warm Up::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::::::Activity 2 - Driverless Cars / A, B. Page 116::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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-Watch the following video on how self-driving cars work.
-Take notes on key components, processes, and the technology that makes this possible. Be ready to summarize the ideas from the video.
-Answer questions 1-5: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-self-driving-cars-see-sajan-saini/review_open#question-1 (Links to an external site.)
:::::::Activity 4 - Captcha and Self Driving Cars:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-Do you know what a Captcha is?
-Is there any way in which Captcha tests could be connected to self-driving cars?
-You will have 5 minutes to skim this article.
https://wingarc.com.au/is-google-using-us-to-train-self-driving-cars/ (Links to an external site.)
-What was it about? Did some of the information surprised you?
-What do you think about the following extract from the article?
"We’ll never know for sure, but it seems highly likely given the previous history that the datapoints generated by humans solving CAPTCHAs are being used in some way to power the future of self driving cars."
:::::::Activity 5 - Conditionals::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
- D, E, F- Page 117
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Brainstorm positive and negative effects that self-driving cars could have in a city. Use conditionals to explain your ideas.
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-Taking turns, you will create a chain of events using conditionals.
Example: If I were lost in a forest...
Student A-If I were lost in a forest, I would try to start a campfire.
Student B-If A tried to start a campfire, I would search for water.
Student C-If B searched for water, I would try to find something to eat.
Student A-If C tried to find something to eat, I would....
1- If I bought an electric car,...
2-If I had a smart home,...
Class 12 - Objective: Today, we will be able to explain how drones could benefit society in an formal presentation.
:::::::Activity 1 - Warm Up::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-Name 7 Game
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-Taking turns, you will create a chain of events using conditionals.
Example: If I were lost in a forest...
Student A-If I were lost in a forest, I would try to start a campfire.
Student B-If A tried to start a campfire, I would search for water.
Student C-If B searched for water, I would try to find something to eat.
Student A-If C tried to find something to eat, I would....
1- If I bought an electric car,...
2-If I had a smart home,...
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-What do you know about drones?
-Have you ever used one?
-Would you like to own one? Why/Why not?
-How could they benefit people/cities/communities?
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A-Skimming: Read the text trying to identify the main pros and cons of drones. 3 minutes
B-Complete the exercises on page 120, Main ideas, Specific Details, Building Vocabulary
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-As part of the UK's efforts towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals, 500 Vulcan's heavy-lift (Links to an external site.)multicopters (Links to an external site.) will be donated to Costa Rica's government. You will be a participant in an assembly with the purpose of identifying which local institution or organization would benefit more from the drones in order to advance towards the UN's SDGs. Prepare a presentation explaining how these machines would help our society if they were given to a particular governmental institution/organization.
Class 13 - Objective: Today, we will be able to explain how drones could benefit society in an formal presentation.
:::::::Activity 1 - Warm Up::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-What's happening in his picture?
-"Tell me about yourself"
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-As part of the UK's efforts towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals, 500 Vulcan's heavy-lift (Links to an external site.)multicopters (Links to an external site.) will be donated to Costa Rica's government. You will be a participant in an assembly with the purpose of identifying which local institution or organization would benefit more from the drones in order to advance towards the UN's SDGs. Prepare a presentation explaining how these machines would help our society if they were given to a particular governmental institution/organization.
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:::::::Activity 4 - Debating Strategies::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Page 124.
Topics for Debate
- All cars should be electric.
- Are robots going to increase our quality of life?
- Has social media benefitted or harmed people’s social lives?
- Is the use of tech changing people for the better. . . or worse?
- What’s better: traditional or online education?
- Will the development of artificial intelligence harm or benefit humankind?
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Useful Expressions for Debating
Welcoming the audience
- Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to this debate.
Stating the issue
- The motion for debate today is ...
- People / Dr. Johnson... believe(s) / feel(s) / insist(s) / think(s)...that...
- Let's first define some important concepts...
Phrases to present the most important point
- This argument/idea is of paramount importance.
- The most important argument for ... is ...
- The main idea/thing is ...
- The most important idea is...
- Most importantly, I want to mention that...
- The primary argument for... is...
- Two/three... important arguments support my point of view...
Conceding an argument
- It's true/obvious/evident that ... However, ...
- While you might say that ..., it's important to remember that ...
- I agree with you that ... On the other hand, ...
- Although/even though it is true that... I believe that...
- I agree/admit/concede that... , but we must remember that...
- I can understand that... Nevertheless, ...
Sequencing a list of arguments
- First of all, I'd like to state ...
- Firstly, ... Secondly, ...Thirdly, ...
- The second argument in favor of ...
- To begin with, ...
- I'd start by...
- For a start, ...
- The next argument I'd like to state is...
Adding an argument to strengthen your point
- In addition to that,...
- You also have to consider...
- Furthermore,...
- Moreover,...
- What is more,...
- I might also add that...
- Perhaps / maybe I should also mention...
- Not to mention the fact that...
- Not only that but also...
Concluding
- Let me recap/recapitulate my point ...
- As a final word, let me summarize my point of view ...
- To reiterate my point of view, ...
- My final thought is ...
- It all boils down to ...
- In a nutshell, what I am trying to say is ...
- To sum up, ...
- Finally, ...
Class 14 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe possibilities using conditionals and express future ideas using a variety of phrases to describe plans and make predictions.
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https://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/TOEFL_reading1.htm (Links to an external site.)
Class 15 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe strategies to become a better listener and improve our conversation skills.
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:::::::Activity 3 - Listening A,B,C -129::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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-You will have 1 minute to answer a question provided by your teacher. Then, one of your classmates will paraphrase what you said using their own words.
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-Listen to Celeste Headlee discuss 10 ways to have a better conversation. Take notes and prepare to paraphrase her ideas.
-Individually, try to paraphrase each way Celeste mentions that can help you communicate better.
-Do you follow all the steps?
-What steps would you like to implement more during your following conversations?
Class 16 - Objective: Today, we will be able to report problems, solutions, and ideas discussed in a business meeting.
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-Listening to different accents.
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-Listen to the following project management meeting.
-Report at least two problems, solutions, ideas, or agreements mentioned by each of the participants (John, Akiko, Matteo, and Barbara) and post them on this discussion.
Class 17 - Objective: Today, we will be able to describe factors hindering our listening skills and give advice on how to overcome them.
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-Listening to different accents.
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-Trivia: What are the top 10 animals with the best hearing? Add your guess on the chat.
-Who do you think are better at listening: high school students or younger kids?
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-Part A - Report at least 3 ideas from the reading (Interesting facts, ideas you agree/disagree with, facts you didn't know, etc.).
-Part B - Complete exercises on page 134.
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-Do a Google search on tips to improve our listening skills. Choose 3-4 tips and add your ideas on the Jamboard above. Explain what the tip is about and its effects on our listening skills.
-10-15min research. 3-5 min to explain your findings.
-Listen to your partners, and take notes. Be ready to report some of their ideas.
Class 18 - Objective: Today, we will be able to write a paragraph reporting the results of a survey on conscious listening.
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:::::::Activity 2 - Vocabulary::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-What's the meaning of the following words?
Subtle / Mundane / Savoring / Trivial
-Write 1 sample sentence per word. Look them up in a dictionary if needed.
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Page 135 / Exercises A, B, C, D, E
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A-Page 136, exercises A and B
B-Discuss: Do you use acronyms at work? If so, which ones?
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Part-A: Complete the survey on page 138.
Part-B: Discuss in groups: discuss whether or not you are good at conscious listening by sharing your answers
and asking follow-up questions to each other. Take notes on your partners' ideas.
Part-C: Write a paragraph reporting the results of the survey and include details about what makes a good listener.
Post your paragraph on this discussion.
Part-D: Read your partner's paragraph and check if there could be some changes needed in terms of grammar and word choice (Peer evaluation).
Class 19 - Objective: Today, we will be able to explain (in a group discussion) ways of slowing down and start enjoying life a bit more.
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-In a notebook, write down the phrase below, then write the number of each of the letters of the phrase.
Multitasking does not always work
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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:::::::Activity 3 - Multitasking::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-Do you think you are good at multitasking?
-Is it a good idea to multitask?
-What would you say are some strategies in order to multitask effectively?
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Page 139
-What do you think the phrases below mean?
1. A Cloud Hangs Over Someone Or Something
2. To Be On Cloud Nine
3. A Cloud Of Suspicion
4. To Have One’s Head In The Clouds
5. A Cloud On The Horizon
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Page 139 / Exercises A, B, and C.
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140, exercises A, B, and C.
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"How could you slow down and enjoy your life?"
-Think about strategies, activities, habits, and ideas that could help you achieve this and write them down.
You will have 15 minutes to get your notes ready. Then, you will share your thoughts with your partners (5 minutes each) in a group discussion. Use the "Repeating main ideas" strategy when presenting your ideas.
Class 20 Oral Exam
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1-What other careers would you like to explore if you had the chance to?
2-Would you like to buy a self driving car if they were available in CR?
3-What will happen if social media apps disappear in the future?
4-What do you think people will do if all COVID19 restrictions are removed?
5-What’s something that a co-worker/boss told you this/last week?
6-Have you heard anything interesting in the news recently?
7-What are some tips to become a better listener that we have studied?
:::::::Activity 2 - Vocabulary review:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-Scan units 9 and 10 trying to look for words/expressions you may not remember the meaning of.
Add them on the chat. Then, work together to explain the meaning of those words and give examples on how to use them.
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Class 21 - Objective: Today, we will be able to participate as a speaker in a conference on strategies to be more productive during the day.
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-Multitasking Test
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142, exercises A, B, and C.
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-Articles and Quantifiers
-Rules https://www.englishpage.com/articles/advanced-articles.htm (Links to an external site.)
-Practice
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a1/a-an-the-no-article/ (Links to an external site.)
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-How can multitasking affect your life positively? What about negatively?
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-You will be part of a conference on improving several areas of our live.
-During your participation, you will try to answer the following question.
-How can we increase our productivity during the day?
-Do a Google research, choose try tips, and prepare a presentation on (1) How they help us, (2) how to implement them
-Remember to utilize public speaking strategies to make your presentation memorable, get the attention of the audience, and convince them to follow your advice.
Class 22 - Objective: Today, we will be able to promote activities which can help people improve their lifestyles by creating a radio advertisement for a company.
:::::::Activity 1 - Warm Up::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-Relaxation Time
A-What do you think your classmates do to relax? Take turns trying to guess it and then explain why it is a good way to relax.
B-In your opinion, what are the benefits of being in constant contact with nature?
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144, 146 exercises A, B, and C.
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-SAD is a type of depression. What do you think it is about?
-Take a look at the picture below and try to guess what the words "SAD" stand for.
S_______ A________ D______
-Do you think you have experienced SAD to some degree? Why
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147, 148, 149
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A-What are activities people could try in order to slow their lifestyle a bit?
B-Then, choose one of those activities and write the script for a radio ad announcing a service or product provided from a company that promotes including that activity in people's lives. Use some of the phrases and strategies on the link below. Then, you will read your advertisement as enthusiastically and persuasively as possible.
Class 23 - Objective: Today, we will be able to promote activities which can help people improve their lifestyles by creating a radio advertisement for a company.
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Speaking Enthusiastically!
1- ALT corporation is constantly seeking to improve the quality and efficiency of your client services. By offering computer software which mines big data, we can help almost any business which has data to more efficiently process it. Knowing more about your customers means that you can offer them products which fit their needs. We work in 80 countries, in 20 different languages, and are certified software providers for Windows, Apple, and Linux systems. Contact ALT and know your customers better!
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2- Our speaker tonight is Mr. John Wilson, who has just returned from traveling in South America. Mr. Wilson spent his trip photographing scenes of small-town life across the continent. His work is well known around the world, and his photography has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, and books. Tonight he will share with us photographs and stories from his recent trip and will answer any questions you may have. Due to time constraints, we ask you to hold your questions until the end of the talk.
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3- Wonderland Mall is the largest shopping mall in the city, with over one hundred stores on three levels. Wonderland Mall is conveniently located near all major bus lines, and we offer free parking in our garage. Everything you need to buy is here - clothes, shoes, books, sports equipment, furniture, and much more. After shopping, you can enjoy a tasty snack, lunch, or dinner. We have seven restaurants and three cafés. Then, relax with a movie at our fifteen-screen movie theater. Wonderland Mall is a great place for the whole family.
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4- Do you like seafood? The Ocean View Restaurant offers the tastiest seafood dishes in town. Relax in our spacious dining room while enjoying spectacular views of the beach and ocean. Choose from a large variety of seafood dishes on our menu or enjoy a little bit of everything at our Sunday evening buffet. At the end of the meal, be sure to try one of our famous desserts. The chocolate cake is simply scrumptious. For a relaxing, delicious meal, visit the Ocean View.
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A-What are activities people could try in order to slow their lifestyle a bit?
B-Then, choose one of those activities and write the script for a radio ad announcing a service or product provided from a company that promotes including that activity in people's lives. Use some of the phrases and strategies on the link below. Then, you will read your advertisement as enthusiastically and persuasively as possible.
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151
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-What are some situations you think you wish you made yourself heard better?
-Do you often keep your ideas and feelings to yourself when talking to people?
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152-153
Class 24 - Objective: Today, we will be able to write a post explaining how past problems could have been prevented.
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https://playtaboo.com/playpage/#score_sheet_anchor (Links to an external site.)
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-Do you agree or disagree with this quote from Martin Luther King Jr?
-What do you know about him?
-How is it related to the title of the unit (Make Yourself Heard)?
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154, Exercises A and B.
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-Practice - Exercises 1 and 2
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-Discuss the questions below. Remember to use the 3rd conditional
- If you had been born 100 years earlier, how would your life have been different?
- If you had been given a million euros or dollars for your 10th birthday, how would you have spent it?
- If somebody had invited you to an all-night rave last weekend, would you have gone?
- If you had been your country’s leader for the past 10 years, would you have done anything differently?
- If you had been able to choose your career when you were a child, what would you have chosen?
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155 - Exercises D and E.
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-Go to this Padlet: https://padlet.com/anarguedas/r0h8a19islibj49e (Links to an external site.)
-Read the news about a toy factory disaster and share your thoughts on how you think it could have been prevented as well as your reaction to the story as if you were replying to a post on social media.
Class 25 - Objective: Today, we will be able to show agreement or disagreement in a group discussion about the means people use in order to promote changes in society.
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:::::::Activity 2 - Conditionals review::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::::::Activity 3 - Ted Talk::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
159 - 160 - 161
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-Think of a time when you disagreed with someone, it could be a friend or family member, co-worker, etc. Take notes about the story. Prepare to explain why you disagreed with the person and how you managed the situation. Try to use pauses effectively when telling the story.
:::::::Activity 5 - Social Movements::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-"Can violence be ever justified to get social or political changes?"
-Watch the following video on the topic (until 5:27). Take notes and prepare to answer the following question. Do you agree or disagree with Angela Davis' ideas?
Class 26 - Objective: Today, we will be able to explain and debunk common misconceptions surrounding specific topics in a formal presentation.
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:::::::Activity 2 - Social Movements::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-"Can violence be ever justified to get social or political changes?"
-Watch the following video on the topic (until 5:27). Take notes and prepare to answer the following question. Do you agree or disagree with Angela Davis' ideas?
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-How common do you think misinformation is nowadays?
-What could be some of its consequences?
-Are there any factors that cause some people to be more affected by misinformation than others?
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-You were selected to participate in a conference that seeks to update our current understanding of certain topics by debunking myths and misconceptions a variety of topics.
-Think of a science or topic of interest and do some research on common myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Prepare arguments, statistics, and facts in order to debunk those myths and make yourself heard.
*Some topics you can take into account:
-Healthy eating -Learning a language. -The human body.
-Global warming. -Starting a business -A specific career
-Social Media. -Mental Health
Class 27 - Objective: Review for Final Exam Unit 11 and 12
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-How was Holy Week? What did you do?
-If you could go back in time, what activities/plans would you have done differently during Holy Week?
:::::::Activity 2 - Presentations::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-You were selected to participate in a conference that seeks to update our current understanding of certain topics by debunking myths and misconceptions a variety of topics.
-Think of a science or topic of interest and do some research on common myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Prepare arguments, statistics, and facts in order to debunk those myths and make yourself heard.
*Some topics you can take into account:
-Healthy eating -Learning a language. -The human body.
-Global warming. -Starting a business -A specific career
-Social Media. -Mental Health
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Unit 11
addiction
appreciation
cognitive
evolved
fondness
intuitively
juggle (responsibilities)
leisurely
meaningful
meditation
moan
obstruction
restore
stand up for
therapy
Unit 12
anonymous
assert
assertive
be embroiled in something
clarify
classified
conflict
discredit
disprove
persuade
persuasive
provoke
resolution
resolve
retaliate
unprecedented
wrongdoing
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- https://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/TOEFL_listening_conversation2.htm (Links to an external site.)
- https://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/TOEFL_listening_conversation3.htm (Links to an external site.)
- https://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/TOEFL_listening_conversation1.htm (Links to an external site.)
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https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/if_clauses/type_3_mix3.htm (Links to an external site.)
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