1 March 2024

B1.2 That´s English. Unit 3 Work

 Listening: Summer work

Listening: The promotion



💬Jobs

  



  • What do you think the most important things are to have in a job?
possibilities for promotion, job satisfaction, earning money, personal satisfaction, people you work with, commitment and continuity, working with children, opportunities to travel.

  • What is the most dangerous job?
  • How difficult is it to get a job in your country?
  • What company is the best to work for?
PAGE 37, EX4-5. Do the job satisfaction questionnaire and compare your answers with your classmate. 

LISTENING. FIRST JOBS + 2019 JCCM



https://en.islcollective.com/video-lessons/reported-speech-coco

https://monicaoterogarcia-ingles-eoi.blogspot.com/2014/04/1b2-reported-speech.html

NEF PRE-INTERMEDIATE 12B reported (or indirect) speech a 2 he didn’t like the music 3 he’d tidied his room 4 it would be expensive 5 she wasn’t going to the party 6 he’d lost the match 7 he loved her 8 she’d found his keys b 2 ‘It won’t hurt.’ 3 ‘It’s my mother’s car.’ 4 ‘I’ve finished my homework.’ 5 ‘I can’t swim.’ 6 ‘I’ll always love you.’ 7 ‘We want to check out.’ 8 ‘I’m lost

💬Speaking: Communicative: 12B The celebrity interview. New English File Pre-intermediate

HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK. 

👉WRITE AN OPINION COMPOSITION(125 WORDS) FOLLOWING PAGE 133 (OPINIONES A FAVOR Y EN CONTRA ) ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC.

PROS AND CONS OF THE INTERNET.


26 February 2024

C1 TED- Talk Gap year volunteering - Who gains more?


1. How can volunteer projects in low-income developing countries create awareness and bring about beneficial change for both volunteers and recipients?
2. What are the potential negative impacts of international volunteers doing manual tasks that local residents are capable of doing themselves?
3. Should the primary intention of volunteering abroad be for personal development and professional growth, or should it be focused on helping the community in need?
4. In what ways can students with high skills and qualifications use their expertise to improve charities in developing countries in the long run?
5. What are the benefits of developing long-standing relationships with charities and communities in need, rather than just providing one-time donations or occasional volunteer appearances?

Gap year volunteering - Who gains more? 




Visited Namibia with __________(1), refurbished __________(2)

Emotional bond with local children, received __________(3)

Disparity in diet and living conditions between locals and __________(4)

Questioning impact of volunteering on local __________(5)

Concerns about __________(6) and __________(7)

Need for sustainable, long-term support for __________(8)

Push for more __________(9)


Correct answers:

1. school group    2. classrooms  3. letters    4. volunteers   5. communities   6. imperialistic views   7. inequality  8. communities  9. meaningful, impactful volunteer projects


General essay topics:

1. Taking a gap year to volunteer can provide valuable life experiences that traditional education cannot offer. Is this a positive or negative development?

2. Some people argue that gap year volunteering is a waste of time and resources. Others believe it is a necessary part of personal development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

3. Volunteering during a gap year can help individuals gain a better understanding of different cultures and perspectives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

4. The rise of gap year volunteering programs has sparked a debate about the ethics of "voluntourism". Do the benefits of these programs outweigh the potential harm they may cause?

5. More young people are choosing to take a gap year to volunteer abroad, but some critics argue that this trend is driven by a desire for social media validation. Is this a positive or negative development?