Vocabulary
You're open to taking risks and challenges. You're ___
adventurous
What is the name of the national geographic explorer who does splitboarding?
Brian Buma
Choose the correct form to complete:
It was cold this morning, but the day _____ warmer now (get)
is getting (changing situation)
What do you need to do before clicking "post"
Proofread
Explain how to preview the text before reading
-look at the whole text
-look at the title and any images
-read the first sentence of each paragraph
You think carefully before you make a decision. You are____
sensible
What kind of collection does Aliya have?
Rare records
Complete the sentence about a past situation with the correct form:
I ______ have a social life, although I'm very sociable now
did not use to
Lucky card!
Lucky card!
Check your writing before posting for ...(name at least 2 types of mistakes)
-capital letter
-punctuation
-spelling
-grammar
They want to be better than other people. They are_____
competitive
Which group Winson K. was introducing himself to?
A place to talk about clothes and design
" In the past, I always left the kitchen messy"
I would always leave the kitchen messy
What are some of the "Useful Language" phrases to uses in your introductions?
I love …
I’m a … / I …
I used to …
Recently … / Last year …
When I’m not … , I …
Understanding sequence: to understand the order things happened in, pay attention to:
verb tenses.
verbs such as used to.
time expressions such as now, then, and five years ago.
to listen to someone with complete attention
to hang on every word
What is the main argument presented in the article One true online identity?
People have multiple identities
When do we use the simple present?
- give background information and describe people and places in a photo
- talk about a permanent situation
What kind of mistakes do you notice here:
When I'm not painting, enjoy swimming and listening music.
missing words
When evaluating arguments, what kinds of evidence should you look for to decide whether an argument is strong or reliable?
You should look for evidence such as specific examples, personal experiences, statistics, results from scientific research, or expert opinions to determine if an argument is well supported and trustworthy.
Name a phrasal verb which means to appear or sound in a specified way; give a specified impression.
to come across
Who wrote an alternative view to the reading: "One true online identity?"
Mark Zuckerberg
When do we use the present continuous?
-describe what's happening in a photo
-talk about actions now or around now
-talk about changing situations
Name at least 3 checklist items that the books suggests to include when a writing a self-introduction
says what they love or are very interested in.
explains what they do now.
describes their past.
mentions a success.
describes a little more about their life and other interests.
What can you do to improve communication? Name at least 2 things
Think about your own communication style.
Think about their communication style.
Compare the two communication styles.
Consider the cause of the communication difficulty — is it because of the differences or similarities in styles?