- Would you ever consider being a journalist? Why or why not?
- Would you ever consider being a newscaster?
- If someone asked you to be a journalist, what kind of stories would you write about?
- Would you prefer being a newscaster or a journalist?
- When you watch the news, are you interested in the story or the newscaster who presents it?
- Do you think journalists tell the truth when they write?
- Do you think journalists add more information to make the story interesting?
- Do you believe journalists exaggerate what they write about?
- Do you believe that journalists write stories so they can be important and noticed on television/magazines/newspapers etc?
- Do you trust the information you get from the news?
- If you are someone who usually follows the news, has there been a time when you decided to stop? Why and for how long?
Journalist and news
作者: Harry
日期: 03/12/2011
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Week 11
作者: Harry
日期: 03/12/2011
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VB – Different types of media
- surf the internet
- listen to the radio
- watch TV
- look at notice boards
- read the newspaper
- text message (phone)
- word of mouth
Which type of media do you used?
How often do you read the newspaper?
Do you prefer watch TV or read newspaper?
Are there notice boards at your home?
Do you like getting advertising text message?
AF2 – Giving a presentation
- introducing yourself / “Good morning everyone.”
- structuring the presentation / “I’m going to divide my talk into four parts.”
- giving background information / “Let’s start with the background.”
- knowledge / “As you know…”
- changing the topic / “Right, now let’s move on to…”
- referring to visuals / “Have a look at…”
- concluding / “In conclusion…”
- referring to audience’s / “If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.”
- ending / “Thank you for listening.”
CF2 – Celebrities
- celebrity
- paparazzi
- gossip
- A-list celebrity
- D-list celebrity
- glamorous
- lack of privacy
- scandalous
- tabloid
Speaking
- If you could be a celebrity, what would you want to be famous for?
- Would you mind being photographed by the paparazzi?
- Do you think, people like movie start deserve the lack of privacy they have because of their profession?
- Why do you think tabloid and the paparazzi make so much money from taking pictures of celebrities doing ordinary things like grocery shopping?
- Is is wrong to gossip about your friends? Is it okay to gossip about people you don’t know?
- Why do you think people are attracted to the glamorous lifestyles of celebrities?
- Why do you think people are interested in the scandalous behavior of some celebrities?
Writing
You are a journalist for a gossip magazine. Think of ten interesting questions to ask a celebrity. Think about what your readers would want to know? Write out your interview as a dialog.
Sports and hobbies
作者: Harry
日期: 03/11/2011
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Movie Script
[SARAH] It’s beautiful, Mark.
[MARK] I am so tired.
[MARK] Can you drive?
[MARK] What’s that supposed to mean?
[SARAH] I mean, I can drive, but there?
[SARAH] I’m sorry Mark I can drive, but I’m not very good at it. # Notice Sarah’s stress on the word ‘can’. She has ability to do it but doesn’t like doing it.
[MARK] Sarah I like driving, but it’s tiring. # Mark says he ‘likes driving’. Here ‘driving’ is gerund. But ‘tiring’ is adjective.
[MARK] I can’t do it every day.
[SARAH] OK.
[MARK] Let’s try.
[MARK] Are you OK?
[MARK] Let’s…uhh…go that way.
[SARAH] OK.
[SARAH] Sorry.
[SARAH] I love driving at home, in England.
[SARAH] it’s fun.
[SARAH] But, here in the US…I don’t know.
[SARAH] In the UK, we drive on the left side of the road. Not the right.
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[MARK] I love driving!
[MARK] I do.
[MARK] But I can’t drive all day every day. # Here Mark use the ‘can’t’ to express inability: he is not able drive all the time.
[MARK] I mean, it’s too tiring.
[MARK] Sarah you’re too far to the right, move over a little.
[SARAH] Stop it. Mark! I can do it!
[MARK ] OK.
[SARAH] Mark, there’s a car.
[MARK] Sarah. Sarah…
[MARK] You can’t do that! # Here ‘can’t’ doesn’t mean ability, but permission or advice. It means Sarah must not do that. Can you make some driving rules using ‘can’ or ‘can’t'?
[MARK] It’s very, very dangerous!
[MARK] What was that?
[MARK] You can’t, What were you doing?
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[MARK] Look, I’m sorry, Sarah. It’s just that you can’t drive.
[MARK] That’s okay.
[MARK] You can do lots of other things! # Notice Mark’s pronunciation of ‘can’ when he tells Sarah all things she can do.
[MARK] You can play piano.
[MARK] You can cook.
[SARAH] And, I can drive, Mark, in England.
[SARAH] I can’t drive here because you drive on the wrong side of the road… you also sit on the wrong side of the car. # On what side of the road do people drive in your country? Is it same as the US or the UK?
[SARAH] But I can do it here, I know I can.
[SARAH] I want to do it again.
[MARK] You sure?
[MARK] I can help you.
[SARAH] Get in.
[MARK] OK.
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[SARAH] It’s beautiful.
[MARK] Watch the road please.
[SARAH] I am watching the road.
[MARK] Sarah, slow down.
[SARAH] I’m OK, Mark.
[MARK] OK. Sarah! You can drive!
[SARAH] Yes, I can.
[MARK] Slow down!
[SARAH] I can drive from the wrong side of the car but can you drive from the right side of the car? Can you? No. I don’t think so.
[SARAH] Come on.
[MARK] I’m coming.
[MARK] Wait up.
[SARAH] It’s so pretty, come on.
[SARAH] It’s beautiful.
[MARK] You can drive now.
[SARAH] You look so tired, Mark.
[SARAH] It’s not too difficult.
[SARAH] Actually, It’s really quite easy and it’s fun!
Saying what we do at work
作者: Harry
日期: 03/09/2011
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- What does she/he do? (What’s her/his job?)
- Where does she/he work? (workplace)
- What does she/he do at work every day?
Sort the following jobs in these categories.
- Jobs where people sell tings.
- Jobs where people help other people.
| What’s your job? | Where do you work? | What do you do every day? |
| waiter, waitress | restaurant | serve guests |
| chef, cook | restaurant | cook a meal |
| restaurateur | restaurant | |
| actor, actress, director | theater (theatre) | give performances |
| secretary
personal assistant |
office | assist manager
type on the keyboard receive a phone call make a phone call write email |
| fireman, firefighter | fire station | save people |
| life guard | swimming pool | save people |
| scientist | lab | experiment, study |
| journalist | television station
newspaper office magazine |
interview people from all walks of life |
| clown | circus | make people laugh |
| florist | florist shop (flower shop) | grow flowers
sell flowers |
| shop assistant / sales assistant | market, mall | assist the guests |
| housewife | home | do laundry |
| hairdresser | hair salon | cut hair |
| dentist | hospital, clinic | fix your bad teeth when you have toothache |
| doctor | hospital | |
| nurse | hospital | assist doctor |
| computer programmer | IT(Information Technology) company | design program/software |
| postman | post office | deliver letters |
| farmer | farm | work on farm |
| captain | boat, ship | drive the ship |
| wedding planner | ||
| clothes designer | ||
| flight attendant | ||
| interior designer |
A: Where do you work?
B: I work at a big company.
B: I’m a personal assistant.
A: And what do you do at the company?
B: I make meetings for my boss.
B: I also help my boss to keep a diary.
B: And where do you work?
A: I work on the farm.
A: I’m a farmer.
B: What do you do on the farm?
A: I feed the animals.
A: I also plant vegetables.John: Lovely party.
Angela: Yes. Manuel’s parties are lots of fun.
John: Yes. Lots of fun! How did you come to know Manuel?
Angela: I design computer games with him.
John: Oh right. So you work with Manuel?
Angela: Yes, that’s right. And you? What’s your job?
John: I’m an international banker.
Angela: Oh interesting! Where do you work? Do you travel a lot?
John: I work in a bank. We have an office here. And, yes. I travel a lot.
Angela: Oh, wow. That sounds exciting.
John: No, not really. It’s an OK job. Sorry, I’m John. Here’s my card. What’s your name?
Angela: Sorry! I’m Angela. Here’s my card.
Welcome
作者: Harry
日期: 03/04/2011
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v.
- welcome somebody
- welcome to somewhere
- welcome back (home)
Let’s warmly welcome somebody to somewhere.
adj.
- welcomed
You’re welcomed to do something.
v. & adj.
- v. -> live, sleep, board
- adj. -> alive, asleep, aboard
Tone
- rude
- polite
- professional
- serious
- Hi, Errr. How was your journey? Let me take your coat.
- Welcome! Sit down, please.
- Welcome to our restaurant. Please come this way.
- Welcome aboard this flight to London. We hope you enjoy your flight. # get on: board a ship
Practice
Welcome your customer.
- Amber, a waitress
- You are…
Welcome your passenger.
- Sarah, a flight attendant
- You are…
Welcome your family member.
- Sam, your wife’s/husband’s father
- You are…