addition and contrast

Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4 (Grammar help and test)


Rewriting (contrast)  (NEW)
1) She has plenty of money, but she is very mean.
-Although...
2) I didn ́t buy the car, even though I had the money.
-Despite...
3) She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy.
-Even though...
4) They have a car but they rarely use it.
- Although...
5) They went out for a walk, even though the weather was bad.
- In spite of...
6) Despite being innocent, he was sent to prison.
-Although...
7) A lot of people buy those houses, even though the prices are high.
-Despite...
8) Our coach didn ́t arrive late, even though the traffic was terrible.
-In spite of...
9) People continue to smoke, even though they know the dangers.
-In spite of...
10) Despite being very tired, he stayed out late.
- Although...
11) John won the race. Nevertheless, he didn ́t feel happy.
-Despite...

(solutions underneath)

SOLUTIONS TO REWRITING
1) Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean.
2) Despite having the money, I didn't buy...
3) Even though she never takes any....., she is quite fit...
4) Although they have a car, they rarely...
5) In spite of the bad weather, they went...
6) Although he was innocent, he...
7) Despite the high prices, a lot of people...
8) In spite of the terrible traffic, our coach...
9) In spite of knowing the dangers, people...
10) Although he was very tired, he...
11) Despite winning (having won) the race, John didn't feel...

Discussion Essay

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Project Term 1

SPEAKING PART OF THE EXAM.

For the speaking part of your exam, you can choose to give a presentation or record a video on ONE of the following topics:

LENGTH
6 to 8 minutes (Pair work or group work)
3 to 4 minutes (Individual work)

TOPICS

• TOPICS FOR THE PRESENTATIONS:   (In pairs)

1- Social media sites (benefits and dangers).

2- Erasmus Exchange Programme for University Students.

3-The most important technological breakthrough.

4-Your favourite event in history.

5- Are we killing the Earth?

• TOPICS FOR THE VIDEO:   (In pairs, or groups of 3)

1- Choose a scene from your graded reader A Kiss Before Dying which you found specially interesting. Work in a small group (3 students) to prepare and act it out. Record it.
2- Re-create a moment in history.

3- A TV advertisement: advertise your school.   (Individual)

4- Make a book trailer: design a movie-style trailer about one of the books you compulsorily have to read this year. (Individual)

5- Record a video promoting an imaginary solidarity project created by you. Imagine you have to get as many "likes" as possible on social networks in order to get it sponsored by an important company.
                       Example

IMPORTANT TIPS
-Do some research
-Write your own script/rough draft (don’t just copy from the Internet)
- Allow yourself enough time to record and edit your video / to learn and rehearse your presentation.
- Make sure all the group members participate (ideally, each group member should spend equal time speaking)
- Hand in your script (it is compulsory!) and mention the SOURCES where you took your information from.



ASSESSMENT
-To assess your presentation/video, the following points will be taken into account:
  a) pronunciation, intonation, body language/ acting
  b) the content: creativity, grammar accuracy, extensive vocabulary
  c) quality of the video / resources used for your presentation

DEADLINES TO MEET

• VIDEOS:

If you decide to record a video, you should send the video and the script to your teacher’s email (or bring it to class in a flash drive) before Friday, 29th November

• PRESENTATIONS:

If you opt for a presentation, choose the most convenient date to you, and write down your name and the topic of your presentation. The presentations will take place during the breaks.

Dates for presentations 
Monday, 25th November
(break time)

Tuesday, 26thth November
(break time)

Wednesday, 27th  November
(break time)

Thursday, 28th November
(break time)

Friday, 29th November
(break time)

Noun Suffixes: Revision

Flashcards

Vocabulary games

Pasapalabra

Informative essay: Tips

-In an informative essay, it is not enough to describe a specific topic (act as an expert in the given problem. The essay should be informative and encourage at the same time. The audience (reader) should not remain indifferent.

-Choose a topic that is relevant for the modern society.

You can use an informative essay in a newspaper magazine, for example. It can also be a school project. The purpose of this essay may be to inform of a new trend in our society (freeganism, slow lyfe movement, …) or to make your readers aware of a reality that may, otherwise, be invisible (blood diamonds, sweatshops, where do our (donated) clothes go?)

Introduction
The introduction should start with a hook sentence to make the reader interested. Think about what you wish to share with the reader, reasons why the specific problem is important, and how to persuade the audience of the issue’s significance.

-Address directly to the reader. Start the introduction by using a striking sentence, or a question that makes the reader stop and think about this issue.

Example introductions:

Blood Diamonds

When you hear “diamonds”, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Most people think of a wedding ring and how expensive they are. But when people who live in countries such as Sierra Leona and work in a diamond mine will think of nothing but death or abuse.

Freeganism

We live in a consumerist world; everybody would agree on that. But, how far would you be willing to go to keep away from the “evils” of modern society, greed, waste and lack of concern? Certain people, known as freegans, have decided to make a stand. In order to respect the Earth as much as possible, these people live entirely outside the economic system, buying nothing and selling nothing. Instead, they get what they need by a combination of borrowing, sharing, and scavenging.

Body

-Apply the body part to inform the target audience about the peculiarities of the topic. It is important to choose credible, relevant, and up-to-date sources.

Conclusion
-End up the paper by providing a summary of the main points listed in the body of your essay. Avoid adding any new information and questions. It is also important to keep the reader's interest. For example, you could wonder what action needs to be taken or how much longer the situation can be withstood (blood diamonds, sweatshops, exploitation of resources, lack of human rights…) or how long the trend will last, if this might be a feasable alternative to consumerism in the XXI century ... (slow life movement, freeganism...)

Informative essay: Topics

Fash fashion: The true cost.

Where do all our donated clothes go?

Mobiles: The true cost

Blood diamonds

Slow life movement

Freegan movement

Carbon footprint: Do you care? (carbon offsetting)