C1.2 That´s English, Unit 7 Intelligence

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  1. Being good at school in subjects like languages and maths is a sign of true intelligence. 
  2. How should parents and society treat very intelligent children? 
  3. Brains or beauty? Which brings greater success in life? 
  4. Can you tell us about a time when you acted intelligently, or wished you had? 
  5. Which animals do you think of as being intelligent? What about birds and sea creatures? 
  6. Can intelligence be measured? If so, what is the best way to measure it? If not, why not? 
  7. What is the most intelligent animal? 
  8. Do you think that intelligence is only based on genetics or can things in a child’s environment boost intelligence? 
  9. How intelligent do you think you are? 
  10. Why are very intelligent children born to parents who are not very intelligent? 
  11. Some people say that there are many geniuses born around the world but they can’t reach their full potential because they live in a poor country. Do you agree? 
  12. What separates a person from being very intelligent and being a genius? 
  13. If scientists could put a chip in your head that would make you twice as intelligent, would you have the surgery done? 
  14. Very intelligent people are often not very good at being social, why do you think this is? 
  15. Do you … ? 

  • have to solve unexpected problems on a regular basis 
  • control your behaviour after learning from past bad experience 
  • act intelligently, doing every day what you are supposed to do 
  • think studying is a wise choice 
  • 5 regret not acting more wisely in a particular situation 



What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a talented child?

Watch the video about gifted children and summarise it.


👉 FUTURE:  Intentions and arrangements 

 Your town has received a large financial investment and you are able to develop the 

project of your dreams. Think about the town where you live and choose one of these

 projects (or one of your own) to develop. 

There are no budget restrictions. 

 

 
 
Use grammar structures in the future to express intentions and arrangements; 
We´re intending to...    The council is planning to...  
We´re about to start...     We´re due to receive a grant from ... 
We´ll be distributing leaflefts with the intention of.... 


StructureMeaningExample
We’re intending to…A plan or intention (not fully fixed)We’re intending to improve public transport.
The council is planning to…An official or organised planThe council is planning to build a new library.
We’re about to…Something will happen very soonWe’re about to launch a new recycling initiative.
We’re due to…Something scheduled or expectedWe’re due to receive funding next month.
We’re bound to…Something is very likely or certain to happenThis project is bound to attract more tourists.
We’ll be + -ing…Future action in progressWe’ll be working with local schools.
With the intention of…Expressing purpose or aimWe are creating green areas with the intention of reducing pollution.
Agree politelyFormal agreementI completely agree with your proposal.
Disagree politelyFormal disagreementI see your point, but I’m not entirely convinced.

 
Also, make sure you use appropriate formal language to agree and disagree politely. 

PROJECTS: 

1. Transport

  • Improving buses 
  • Creating bike paths or walking streets
  • Reducing traffic and pollution

    2. Housing

    • Building more homes for families
    • Designing modern and green buildings
    • Renovating old or empty buildings

      3. Parks and Nature

      • Creating new parks or green areas
      • Planting trees and flowers
      • Cleaning rivers or lakes

        4.  Schools and Education

        • Building or improving schools
        • Adding libraries or study centers
        • Creating learning programs for all ages

          5. Health and Fitness

          • Building hospitals or clinics
          • Promoting sports and active lifestyles
          • Creating safe and clean places to exercise

            6. Culture and Community

            • Museums, art centers, and music spaces
            • Festivals and community events
            • Public spaces for everyone

            7. Jobs and Business

            • Supporting local shops and small businesses
            • Creating more jobs for young people
            • Attracting new companies to the city


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