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.

C1 WRITING REFERENCE. MODELS AND USEFUL LANGUAGE

CAE C1 WRITING REFERENCE. MODELS AND USEFUL LANGUAGE   

CRITERIA TO PRODUCE A GOOD PIECE OF WRITING

1- APPROPRIACY → Let’s show we understand the task! 

• The contents of the task have been answered
• The contents are relevant
• The instructions have been followed
• The message is communicated precisely and effectively
• The format and register are appropriate for the target reader
• The production causes the desired effect
• Right length
• Neat handwriting and good presentation

2- ORGANIZATION → Let’s show how well we think and write! 

• The ideas and information are well organised with effective cohesion mechanisms (linkers, internal grammatical cohesion, clear organization of the message)
• Use of correct punctuation
• Good internal coherence
• The piece of writing is easy to follow with no need to interpret the content
• Unambiguous message

3- RANGE OF VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES → Let’s show off how well we know the language! 

• Variety in both the range of vocabulary and grammatical structures
• Precision in the language used
• Repetition of lexical items avoided by using synonyms
• Variation and extensive use of the grammar of the level
  

 

4- ACCURACY → Let’s show we control the language! 

• Anything to do with the correct use of the English language: correct syntax, word order, morphology, verb tenses, noun phrases, inversions, active and passive forms, compound sentences, relative clauses, reported speech, verb patterns, modal verbs, spelling… You name it!

https://www.websiteplanet.com/blog/sensitive-writing-guide/

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?