Idioms
Do something immediately
What is the current theme we are studying?
Experiences
The idea that the universe is composed of two contrasting, yet complementary energies
Yin and Yang
What pet does Ms. Tsvetkova have?
Bonus (100): the name of the pet
a dog
Momo
The principal of your school is proposing to reduce the length of the school’s main holiday. This matter is to be discussed at the next Parent Teacher Association meeting. You have a strong opinion about the proposal (whether for or against). Write a text to argue your opinion - you should describe the reasons given for the proposal, discuss how strong those reasons may be, and argue that your opinion is the right one.
Speech
It's simple and easy to do, not hard at all
It's not rocket science
How many minutes is the first part of your Oral Exam in English?
3-4
A game played with a king and queen
chess
Where did Ms. Tsvetkova teach before coming to Letovo?
Costa Rica
Your school is thinking of banning students who have piercings from entering the school campus. You have strong views on this situation, which are based on moral principles which should be understood by society in general. Write a text in which you describe the situation, state whether you either agree or disagree with the school’s proposal, and argue the reasons for your opinion.
Blog
Someone is aiming at the wrong object
Barking up the wrong tree
Name all IDBP English B themes.
Identity Experiences Human Ingenuity
Social Organization Sharing the Planet
What is grey and has a trunk?
A mouse going on vacation
What are the languages that Ms. Tsvetkova speaks fluently?
Russian, English, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish
Visitors to other countries are often advised to find out about the local customs in order to fit in well and not to give offence unintentionally. A group of students are coming to visit your school on an exchange programme - and you are concerned to help them feel at ease. Write a text providing advice, describing general rules of social behaviour, and explaining both particular rules in formal occasions, and also how to fit in comfortably in informal relationships with fellow students.
Guidelines
It’s better to hold on to what you have than risking it trying to get more
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
How many students do we have taking English B?
DP1 - 23
DP2 - 39
What gets wet while drying?
a towel
What IB DP subjects does Ms. Tsvetkova have experience teaching?
English B
Psychology
Socio-Cultural Anthropology
Somebody asked you the other day “In our modern world, are national borders still relevant?” You were not sure exactly what you think about this issue, and so you want to work out your opinion with clear and convincing arguments. Write a text in which you describe the problems underlying the question, support your description with examples, and present a clear, well-argued conclusion.
Essay
Only just succeeded in doing something
By the skin of your teeth
What are the detailed parts of the CAP outline?
Context / Conventions – theme, vocab, idioms, transitions
Audience – singular, plural, register, type– educated, sophisticated, etc.
Purpose – purpose verb (command term+ structure), verb tenses, grammar
what is black and white and read all over?
newspaper
What was the IB subject Ms. Tsvetkova struggled with the most when studying the IB herself?
Econ HL
You have just heard a rumour that your school is going to receive a large sum of money from a private donor, although no details are yet clear. You decide that it is important that everyone should know the full facts, and so you investigate and ask questions. Write a text in which you describe the basic facts about the donation, explain how the money is going to be used (whether for building or for improving teaching facilities, or...?), and report the reactions of students, teachers and parents.
News Report