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ENTERTAINMENT
We arenʼt in an information age,
we are in an entertainment age.
Tony Robbins
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Real World: talking about free-time activities Grammar: Tenses Review Review: Linking Words Objective: to develop students’ speaking skills on the topic; to develop attention and linguistic guessing
SOCIAL ENGLISH STUDIES
Warming-up 1. What association does come across to your mind when you hear the word “Entertainment”? Put the words into columns according to Part of speech. Cinema Video Games Museums Reading Entertainment Theatre e.g. I associate entertainment with the cinema.
I associate entertainment with the theatre. Essential Vocabulary
Nouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Phrasal Verbs
admission
gripping
to arrive
to go out
advertisment
hilarious
to continue
to stay in
commersial
magnificent
to depart
to call off
display
enjoyable
to expect
to let down
performance
affordable
to suggest
to show off
review
luxurious
to permit
to take off
amusement
tiring
to raise
to go down (as) Useful Language
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUʼRE THERE? You go to the cinema to watch a film or a movie. You can say, “Iʼm going to the cinema / films / flicks / pictures.” We also call it the silver screen. You go to the theatre to watch the performance, it could be a play, a show, a musical, a gig, a pantomime, a puppetshow, an opera or a ballet. You go to a museum or an art gallery to see an exhibition. You go to a casino to gamble and to try and win money, but youʼll probably lose it instead. You go to a zoo to watch or look at or see the animals. You go to a disco to listen to music and dance. You go to a circus to watch the acts. You go to a fun fair to go on the rides, see the side shows, and to play the games. BUYING A TICKET “I`d like one adult and one child for Cinema 3, please.” “Can I get one ticket for the matinee?” “Are there any seats left for the 1:45 show?” ORDERING REFRESHMENTS “Iʼd like a large popcorn and a small soft drink, please. Do those nachos come with cheese? Oh and Iʼll have a box of chocolates too. Thanks”.
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Vocabulary Practice
2. Match the nouns to the phrases.
Words
Meaning
1
admission
a
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
2
advertisment
b
a feeling of delight at being entertained; a diversion that holds the attention
3
commercial
c
the fee charged for entrance to a show
4
display
d
a dramatic or musical entertainment
5
performance
e
a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television
6
review
f
something shown to the public
7
amusement
g
a public promotion of some product or service
3. Match the qualities to the phrases. Use them to speak about entertainment.
Words
Meaning
1
gripping
a
very impressive and beautiful, good, or skillful
2
hilarious
b
inexpensive enough for ordinary people to afford
3
magnificent
c
very expensive and comfortable
4
enjoyable
d
exhausting
5
affordable
e
very funny
6
luxurious
f
holding oneʼs interest intensely
7
tiring
g
something that gives you pleasure
4. Match the verbs to the phrases. Use them in the sentences.
Words
Meaning
1
to arrive
a
to recommend
2
to continue
b
to allow
3
to depart
c
to think that something will be / happen a certain way
4
to expect
d
to leave
5
to suggest
e
to lift
6
to permit
f
to keep going
7
to raise
g
to reach a destination
Speaking
5. Think about your answers to these questions. Use ideas from tasks 1 – 4 and your own ideas.
1) What forms of entertainment are most popular in your country?
A: Different kinds: TV, music, live events, computer games. It probably depends on where you live, how old you are and what things you like to do in your free time.
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B: When I was at school I used to play a lot of computer games and listen to music and watch TV. Now Iʼm older I go out more and listen to live music and watch more DVDs. I guess the most popular for the majority of peope would be TV, watching movies, either at the cinema or on DVD, and going out to parties or to a restaurant with friends.
2) Do you think men and women have different tastes in entertainment?
A: Sometimes maybe, but not always. There are definitely some things like music and books which are quite different for men and women.
B: There are lots of things that men and women like doing for entertainment that are the same. Comedy is a good example. Most comedians are funny for both men and women. If you like eating out in a nice restaurant then usually itʼs the same for men and women also.
3) What kinds of entertainment do young people / children / adults like?
A: For example, my younger sister spends hours chatting to her frinds and even peope she doenʼt really know on the Internet. She loves it. Thatʼs something I never really did much of – but she likes it more than watching TV or going out sometimes. In general though I think most young people like watching TV, movies, listening to music and chatting to their friends.
B: Children like watching TV, playing games on the computer and listening to music. Some like reading a lot like my little brother, and they like going to the movies to see a film.
4) How have the forms of popular entertainment changed over the years?
A: The society has changed a lot, and now we seem to be rushing all the time and want to consume everything a lot faster, so I think every form of entertainment is also reflecting that kind of very fast, quick way of wanting something different and wanting something very quickly.
5) Describe your typical weekday and your typical weekend.
A: On a typical weekday I have to wake up a bit early and revise my university lessons and then I rush to the university to attend the lecture. At around
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2.00 pm I eat my lunch in the cafeteria and spend the whole evening in the library. After I return home at around 7.00 pm I spend my time in my study room and have my dinner with my family members. I watch a news channel for an hour and then get back to my room. I read a storybook for a while and at around 1.00 am I go to bed.
On the contrary, at a typical weekend, I wake up late and take my breakfast in the TV room while surfing the TV channels. I go shopping with my father at around 12.00 and eat my lunch with my family members. I either take a nap or play computer games at noon and in the evening I meet my friends. At night I watch a movie and take my dinner late than usual. I surf the Internet and watch TV sometimes at night.
6. Describe a place of entertainment (e.g. theatre, cinema, sports centre) that you would like to have where you live. You should say:
→ what this place would be;
→ where it should be;
→ whom it would be for, or who would use it;
→ and why you think this place of entertainment is needed.
7. Compare and contrast the photographs saying what kinds of entertainment do young people like? Do you think young people can learn anything from entertainment? Talk about place, people, clothes, feelings. Use the useful language.
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Writing
8. What films have you seen lately? What did you think? Look at the film review and tell us about a film youʼve seen. But donʼt give away the ending!
PEARL HARBOR
“Pearl Harbor” is one of the most historical films I have seen. It combines a historical event with a love story, and stars Ben Affleck as Rafe McCawley, Josh Harnett as Danny Walter and Kate Beckinsale in the role of Evelyn Johnson.
The film is set in the past, when The United States enter a war due to the Japanese attack to Pearl Harbor. Is included a romantic story between the three main characters. Danny and Rafe had been since they were children, both of them were North American pilots. Rafe started a beautiful love relationship with Evelyn (a lovely nurse). But friendship between Rafe and Danny ended when Danny and Evelyn fell in love while they thought wrongly that Rafe was dead. The cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Ben Affleck.
I would recommend the film to anyone who likes love stories. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the romance scenes, you will not feel disappointed! Reading 9. How much free time do you have? What do you like doing in your free time? 10. Read the texts A – D quickly. What topic do the four passages have in common? A. Saad (16 years old). Iʼm what you call a bookworm. I find nothing more entertaining than staying at home and reading a good book. I read anything from adventure to
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science fiction. If I start reading a book, I donʼt put it down until I finish it. My parents are constantly complaining that I donʼt do anything else, but Iʼve no intention of changing. Iʼve recently started writing and I hope to write a best seller in the future. I also spend a lot of time in bookshops. Last week, I came across a book about famous writers. Since I started reading it, Iʼve had the opportunity to learn that lots of writers had similar interests to mine when they were young, and itʼs nice to know that Iʼm not so out of the ordinary. B. James (17 years old). My idea of fun is anything thatʼs related to sports. Iʼve always been sporty and athletic and Iʼm willing to try whatever will get my adrenalin going. Unlike many people my age, I donʼt enjoy going out to cafés. I love doing things that keep me outdoors in the natural environment. I became a member of a rock climbing club about three years ago, and I must admit that Iʼve had a lot of fun. Iʼve met lots of interesting people and Iʼve also been to a lot of interesting places. Besides this, I also find water sports great. Iʼve been windsurfing for ages and Iʼve also recently started taking scuba-diving lessons. C. Faisal (18 years old). Iʼm really into surfing the Νet and playing strategy games on my computer. Iʼve been playing computer games ever since my father got me my first computer when I was six. When Iʼm not playing computer games, I tend to be out and about. My friends and I hang out at the local sports club so, although Iʼm not so athletic, I do get some exercise. Iʼm also into hanging out at the local mall where my friends and I either go to a restaurant or to a café. D. Bob (19 years old). Iʼm very sociable so I have lots of friends and love meeting people. At the weekends, I usually play tennis with my friends. When I was five, my father took me to the local tennis club and, since then, I have never stopped playing. I also love food so I go to restaurants very
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often. On top of that, Iʼm a member of a local football team, and we play every once in a while. We have a lot of fun practising, but itʼs hard work, too. Since I joined the team, Iʼve taken part in three matches, and I scored a few goals. Itʼs not only fun but also very rewarding. 11. Read the texts A – D again and answer the questions 1 – 9 below. Write A, B, C or D in the boxes. Which teenager/s mention/s
not being interested in activities done by people their age?
1
being interested only in outdoor activities?
2
doing only activities that keep them indoors?
3
doing an activity their parents helped them begin?
4
5
doing an activity their parents are not happy about?
6
doing an activity that made it possible for them to go to different places?
7
starting an activity at a very young age that they still do?
8
9 12. Match the highlighted words / phrases in the text with their meanings.
1. bookworm
a. found by chance
2. constantly
b. a plan about what you will do
3. intention
c. ready
4. came across
d. do something usually or often
5. willing
e. sometimes but not very often
6. tend to
f. someone who likes reading
7. every once in a while g. all the time Home Project
13. Make ppt presentation about “The Most Popular Entertainment……” (10, 20, 30……..100 years ago; in future) Useful Resources
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs2NvtV697U.
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2nRzP5BM7Y.
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3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGkbqEGIwpc.
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oADRAv9zmRA.
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnwwo9Zol6w. Additional Reading Section
14. Are you happy where you live? Why / Why not? For what reasons would you consider moving to another place?
15. Read the essay and answer the questions that follow.
It is a fact that many young people today would like to live in a large city. The obvious reason for this is that a big city has more things to offer a young person who is starting out in life. Firstly, there are better study and employment opportunities in cities compared to small towns. The universities and other educational institutions in cities offer courses that might not be available to students in smaller towns. Students also have the chance to meet people with similar interests during their studies. In addition, cities support a large number of businesses and organisations which are all a source of employment. Another reason why cities are so attractive is because they offer a wide range of entertainment. For instance, you can find museums, galleries and libraries. There are also different kinds of restaurants and cafés where young people can meet. Furthermore, with the giant shopping centres and big department stores, shopping is also more exciting. In my opinion, living in a city can be a beneficial experience for a young person. A city offers a wealth of opportunities and entertainment choices and also broadens your mind by giving you the chance to meet new people.
16. Answer the questions.
1. What is the function of the sentences underlined in the essay?
a) to summarise what the writer has said in the previous paragraph;
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b) to introduce the main idea of the paragraph.
2. What does the writer do in paragraph 2?
a) gives examples of many universities and job opportunities;
b) explains what he/she means in the first sentence.
3. What does the writer do in paragraph 3?
a) gives examples of what he/she mentions in the first sentence;
b) explains the reasons why people like entertainment.
17. Look at the words highlighted in the essay and use them to complete the table below.
You can use the following linking words/phrases to:
List points
________, to begin with, in the first place, finally
Add points
________, ________, ________, ________, moreover, what is more
Give examples
________, such as, for example, especially
Give your opinion
________, I believe, from my point of view
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QUESTIONS
1) Do you enjoy meeting new people?
2) What are some good things to ask someone you just met?
3) What are some things you shouldnʼt ask people you just met?
4) Are you nervous when you are introduced to someone new?
5) Where are some good places to meet people?
6) If you had the opportunity to visit a famous landmark, which would you choose? Why?
7) Are there any monuments in your hometown?
8) Do you like to visit historical buildings?
9) Have you ever visited a famous place?
10) What are the landmarks in your hometown?
11) Have you ever been abroad? Where did you go?
12) Advantages and disadvantages of your favourite means of transport? 13) Why do people travel?
14) Where did you spend your last holiday?
15) What is your favourite country (city)? Why? 16) How many countries are there in the world? 17) In how many countries is English official language? 18) What do you know about English Speaking Countries (capital city, famous sights, famous shops, famous museums)? 19) What famous people of English Speaking Countries do you know? 20) What currencies do English Speaking Countries use? 21) Who does most of the shopping in your household? 22) What kind of shopping do you like doing? 23) Is shopping a popular activity in your country?
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24) What types of shops do teenagers like best in your country?
25) Do you enjoy shopping? 26) How do you usually find out about the news? Where do you get news from (the Internet, TV, newspapers, magazines, the radio)? Which do you prefer? Why?
27) What sort of news are you most interested in? Are you interested in local, national or international news? Are you interested in sports news? Celebrity news? Business news?
28) What stories are in the news at the moment? Think of an important story that you have heard.
29) Are old people and young people interested in the same news? (Why? / Why not?)
30) How do you think people will get their news in the future?
31) What forms of entertainment are most popular in your country?
32) Do you think men and women have different tastes in entertainment?
33) What kinds of entertainment do young people / children / adults like?
34) How have the forms of popular entertainment changed over the years?
35) Describe your typical weekday and your typical weekend.
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We arenʼt in an information age,
we are in an entertainment age.
Tony Robbins
_____________________________________________________________
Real World: talking about free-time activities Grammar: Tenses Review Review: Linking Words Objective: to develop students’ speaking skills on the topic; to develop attention and linguistic guessing
SOCIAL ENGLISH STUDIES
Warming-up 1. What association does come across to your mind when you hear the word “Entertainment”? Put the words into columns according to Part of speech. Cinema Video Games Museums Reading Entertainment Theatre e.g. I associate entertainment with the cinema.
I associate entertainment with the theatre. Essential Vocabulary
Nouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Phrasal Verbs
admission
gripping
to arrive
to go out
advertisment
hilarious
to continue
to stay in
commersial
magnificent
to depart
to call off
display
enjoyable
to expect
to let down
performance
affordable
to suggest
to show off
review
luxurious
to permit
to take off
amusement
tiring
to raise
to go down (as) Useful Language
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUʼRE THERE? You go to the cinema to watch a film or a movie. You can say, “Iʼm going to the cinema / films / flicks / pictures.” We also call it the silver screen. You go to the theatre to watch the performance, it could be a play, a show, a musical, a gig, a pantomime, a puppetshow, an opera or a ballet. You go to a museum or an art gallery to see an exhibition. You go to a casino to gamble and to try and win money, but youʼll probably lose it instead. You go to a zoo to watch or look at or see the animals. You go to a disco to listen to music and dance. You go to a circus to watch the acts. You go to a fun fair to go on the rides, see the side shows, and to play the games. BUYING A TICKET “I`d like one adult and one child for Cinema 3, please.” “Can I get one ticket for the matinee?” “Are there any seats left for the 1:45 show?” ORDERING REFRESHMENTS “Iʼd like a large popcorn and a small soft drink, please. Do those nachos come with cheese? Oh and Iʼll have a box of chocolates too. Thanks”.
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Vocabulary Practice
2. Match the nouns to the phrases.
Words
Meaning
1
admission
a
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
2
advertisment
b
a feeling of delight at being entertained; a diversion that holds the attention
3
commercial
c
the fee charged for entrance to a show
4
display
d
a dramatic or musical entertainment
5
performance
e
a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television
6
review
f
something shown to the public
7
amusement
g
a public promotion of some product or service
3. Match the qualities to the phrases. Use them to speak about entertainment.
Words
Meaning
1
gripping
a
very impressive and beautiful, good, or skillful
2
hilarious
b
inexpensive enough for ordinary people to afford
3
magnificent
c
very expensive and comfortable
4
enjoyable
d
exhausting
5
affordable
e
very funny
6
luxurious
f
holding oneʼs interest intensely
7
tiring
g
something that gives you pleasure
4. Match the verbs to the phrases. Use them in the sentences.
Words
Meaning
1
to arrive
a
to recommend
2
to continue
b
to allow
3
to depart
c
to think that something will be / happen a certain way
4
to expect
d
to leave
5
to suggest
e
to lift
6
to permit
f
to keep going
7
to raise
g
to reach a destination
Speaking
5. Think about your answers to these questions. Use ideas from tasks 1 – 4 and your own ideas.
1) What forms of entertainment are most popular in your country?
A: Different kinds: TV, music, live events, computer games. It probably depends on where you live, how old you are and what things you like to do in your free time.
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B: When I was at school I used to play a lot of computer games and listen to music and watch TV. Now Iʼm older I go out more and listen to live music and watch more DVDs. I guess the most popular for the majority of peope would be TV, watching movies, either at the cinema or on DVD, and going out to parties or to a restaurant with friends.
2) Do you think men and women have different tastes in entertainment?
A: Sometimes maybe, but not always. There are definitely some things like music and books which are quite different for men and women.
B: There are lots of things that men and women like doing for entertainment that are the same. Comedy is a good example. Most comedians are funny for both men and women. If you like eating out in a nice restaurant then usually itʼs the same for men and women also.
3) What kinds of entertainment do young people / children / adults like?
A: For example, my younger sister spends hours chatting to her frinds and even peope she doenʼt really know on the Internet. She loves it. Thatʼs something I never really did much of – but she likes it more than watching TV or going out sometimes. In general though I think most young people like watching TV, movies, listening to music and chatting to their friends.
B: Children like watching TV, playing games on the computer and listening to music. Some like reading a lot like my little brother, and they like going to the movies to see a film.
4) How have the forms of popular entertainment changed over the years?
A: The society has changed a lot, and now we seem to be rushing all the time and want to consume everything a lot faster, so I think every form of entertainment is also reflecting that kind of very fast, quick way of wanting something different and wanting something very quickly.
5) Describe your typical weekday and your typical weekend.
A: On a typical weekday I have to wake up a bit early and revise my university lessons and then I rush to the university to attend the lecture. At around
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2.00 pm I eat my lunch in the cafeteria and spend the whole evening in the library. After I return home at around 7.00 pm I spend my time in my study room and have my dinner with my family members. I watch a news channel for an hour and then get back to my room. I read a storybook for a while and at around 1.00 am I go to bed.
On the contrary, at a typical weekend, I wake up late and take my breakfast in the TV room while surfing the TV channels. I go shopping with my father at around 12.00 and eat my lunch with my family members. I either take a nap or play computer games at noon and in the evening I meet my friends. At night I watch a movie and take my dinner late than usual. I surf the Internet and watch TV sometimes at night.
6. Describe a place of entertainment (e.g. theatre, cinema, sports centre) that you would like to have where you live. You should say:
→ what this place would be;
→ where it should be;
→ whom it would be for, or who would use it;
→ and why you think this place of entertainment is needed.
7. Compare and contrast the photographs saying what kinds of entertainment do young people like? Do you think young people can learn anything from entertainment? Talk about place, people, clothes, feelings. Use the useful language.
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Writing
8. What films have you seen lately? What did you think? Look at the film review and tell us about a film youʼve seen. But donʼt give away the ending!
PEARL HARBOR
“Pearl Harbor” is one of the most historical films I have seen. It combines a historical event with a love story, and stars Ben Affleck as Rafe McCawley, Josh Harnett as Danny Walter and Kate Beckinsale in the role of Evelyn Johnson.
The film is set in the past, when The United States enter a war due to the Japanese attack to Pearl Harbor. Is included a romantic story between the three main characters. Danny and Rafe had been since they were children, both of them were North American pilots. Rafe started a beautiful love relationship with Evelyn (a lovely nurse). But friendship between Rafe and Danny ended when Danny and Evelyn fell in love while they thought wrongly that Rafe was dead. The cast is very strong and the film features a surprisingly competent performance from Ben Affleck.
I would recommend the film to anyone who likes love stories. If you ignore the complexities of the plot and just enjoy the romance scenes, you will not feel disappointed! Reading 9. How much free time do you have? What do you like doing in your free time? 10. Read the texts A – D quickly. What topic do the four passages have in common? A. Saad (16 years old). Iʼm what you call a bookworm. I find nothing more entertaining than staying at home and reading a good book. I read anything from adventure to
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science fiction. If I start reading a book, I donʼt put it down until I finish it. My parents are constantly complaining that I donʼt do anything else, but Iʼve no intention of changing. Iʼve recently started writing and I hope to write a best seller in the future. I also spend a lot of time in bookshops. Last week, I came across a book about famous writers. Since I started reading it, Iʼve had the opportunity to learn that lots of writers had similar interests to mine when they were young, and itʼs nice to know that Iʼm not so out of the ordinary. B. James (17 years old). My idea of fun is anything thatʼs related to sports. Iʼve always been sporty and athletic and Iʼm willing to try whatever will get my adrenalin going. Unlike many people my age, I donʼt enjoy going out to cafés. I love doing things that keep me outdoors in the natural environment. I became a member of a rock climbing club about three years ago, and I must admit that Iʼve had a lot of fun. Iʼve met lots of interesting people and Iʼve also been to a lot of interesting places. Besides this, I also find water sports great. Iʼve been windsurfing for ages and Iʼve also recently started taking scuba-diving lessons. C. Faisal (18 years old). Iʼm really into surfing the Νet and playing strategy games on my computer. Iʼve been playing computer games ever since my father got me my first computer when I was six. When Iʼm not playing computer games, I tend to be out and about. My friends and I hang out at the local sports club so, although Iʼm not so athletic, I do get some exercise. Iʼm also into hanging out at the local mall where my friends and I either go to a restaurant or to a café. D. Bob (19 years old). Iʼm very sociable so I have lots of friends and love meeting people. At the weekends, I usually play tennis with my friends. When I was five, my father took me to the local tennis club and, since then, I have never stopped playing. I also love food so I go to restaurants very
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often. On top of that, Iʼm a member of a local football team, and we play every once in a while. We have a lot of fun practising, but itʼs hard work, too. Since I joined the team, Iʼve taken part in three matches, and I scored a few goals. Itʼs not only fun but also very rewarding. 11. Read the texts A – D again and answer the questions 1 – 9 below. Write A, B, C or D in the boxes. Which teenager/s mention/s
not being interested in activities done by people their age?
1
being interested only in outdoor activities?
2
doing only activities that keep them indoors?
3
doing an activity their parents helped them begin?
4
5
doing an activity their parents are not happy about?
6
doing an activity that made it possible for them to go to different places?
7
starting an activity at a very young age that they still do?
8
9 12. Match the highlighted words / phrases in the text with their meanings.
1. bookworm
a. found by chance
2. constantly
b. a plan about what you will do
3. intention
c. ready
4. came across
d. do something usually or often
5. willing
e. sometimes but not very often
6. tend to
f. someone who likes reading
7. every once in a while g. all the time Home Project
13. Make ppt presentation about “The Most Popular Entertainment……” (10, 20, 30……..100 years ago; in future) Useful Resources
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs2NvtV697U.
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2nRzP5BM7Y.
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3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGkbqEGIwpc.
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oADRAv9zmRA.
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnwwo9Zol6w. Additional Reading Section
14. Are you happy where you live? Why / Why not? For what reasons would you consider moving to another place?
15. Read the essay and answer the questions that follow.
It is a fact that many young people today would like to live in a large city. The obvious reason for this is that a big city has more things to offer a young person who is starting out in life. Firstly, there are better study and employment opportunities in cities compared to small towns. The universities and other educational institutions in cities offer courses that might not be available to students in smaller towns. Students also have the chance to meet people with similar interests during their studies. In addition, cities support a large number of businesses and organisations which are all a source of employment. Another reason why cities are so attractive is because they offer a wide range of entertainment. For instance, you can find museums, galleries and libraries. There are also different kinds of restaurants and cafés where young people can meet. Furthermore, with the giant shopping centres and big department stores, shopping is also more exciting. In my opinion, living in a city can be a beneficial experience for a young person. A city offers a wealth of opportunities and entertainment choices and also broadens your mind by giving you the chance to meet new people.
16. Answer the questions.
1. What is the function of the sentences underlined in the essay?
a) to summarise what the writer has said in the previous paragraph;
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b) to introduce the main idea of the paragraph.
2. What does the writer do in paragraph 2?
a) gives examples of many universities and job opportunities;
b) explains what he/she means in the first sentence.
3. What does the writer do in paragraph 3?
a) gives examples of what he/she mentions in the first sentence;
b) explains the reasons why people like entertainment.
17. Look at the words highlighted in the essay and use them to complete the table below.
You can use the following linking words/phrases to:
List points
________, to begin with, in the first place, finally
Add points
________, ________, ________, ________, moreover, what is more
Give examples
________, such as, for example, especially
Give your opinion
________, I believe, from my point of view
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QUESTIONS
1) Do you enjoy meeting new people?
2) What are some good things to ask someone you just met?
3) What are some things you shouldnʼt ask people you just met?
4) Are you nervous when you are introduced to someone new?
5) Where are some good places to meet people?
6) If you had the opportunity to visit a famous landmark, which would you choose? Why?
7) Are there any monuments in your hometown?
8) Do you like to visit historical buildings?
9) Have you ever visited a famous place?
10) What are the landmarks in your hometown?
11) Have you ever been abroad? Where did you go?
12) Advantages and disadvantages of your favourite means of transport? 13) Why do people travel?
14) Where did you spend your last holiday?
15) What is your favourite country (city)? Why? 16) How many countries are there in the world? 17) In how many countries is English official language? 18) What do you know about English Speaking Countries (capital city, famous sights, famous shops, famous museums)? 19) What famous people of English Speaking Countries do you know? 20) What currencies do English Speaking Countries use? 21) Who does most of the shopping in your household? 22) What kind of shopping do you like doing? 23) Is shopping a popular activity in your country?
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24) What types of shops do teenagers like best in your country?
25) Do you enjoy shopping? 26) How do you usually find out about the news? Where do you get news from (the Internet, TV, newspapers, magazines, the radio)? Which do you prefer? Why?
27) What sort of news are you most interested in? Are you interested in local, national or international news? Are you interested in sports news? Celebrity news? Business news?
28) What stories are in the news at the moment? Think of an important story that you have heard.
29) Are old people and young people interested in the same news? (Why? / Why not?)
30) How do you think people will get their news in the future?
31) What forms of entertainment are most popular in your country?
32) Do you think men and women have different tastes in entertainment?
33) What kinds of entertainment do young people / children / adults like?
34) How have the forms of popular entertainment changed over the years?
35) Describe your typical weekday and your typical weekend.
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