WHAT'S GOOD TO EAT? - B09



Imagine that you are writing a short article for a travel website about the food in Perú. Tell readers about the BEST food to eat in your city. Use the vocabulary from page 25, as well as comparative and superlative forms.

LONGEVITY - A08

Watch the videos and write a summary.

http://youtu.be/UA6uprcnncI
http://youtu.be/z2iI23Vxfgg

QUOTABLE QUOTES - EG2

Choose one of the quotations on page 203 and write about what they mean. Give examples from your own experience to support your ideas.

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION? B12

Choose one of the topics below and write your personal opinion about it. Express your point of view and explain your reasons with a final conclusion.

Using MP3 in public places.
Walking dogs without a leash.
Riding bicycles on the sidewalk.
Littering.
Using rough language in public places.
Having loud conversations in public places.
Smoking in public places.

Silly criminals, Crazy Crimes.

In your opinion in the reading (pages 84-85) was the strangest? Why? Do you know of any stories like the ones in the reading? What happened? Post your answers.

THERE'S ALWAYS A FIRST TIME - EG1

Think about things you HAD never done before a certain year or event. Write a sentence for each of the topics. Possible topics: FOOD, SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, TRANSPORTATION.

YOUR HEALTH - B09

Do you have a healthy diet and lifestyle? Why or why not?
How often do you eat or drink the things listed in the article on page 19?
Post your answers below.

THE TOP THREE - I09

Choose one of the questions in Activity 2 (page 23) and come up with three answers. Explain your answers.

Google Wallet

What are the advantages or disadvantages of Google Wallet?

EYEWITNESS REPORT

Imagine you were in a robbery. Write your statement for the local police.

TIPS - EG03

Choose one of the problems from Activity 9 (page 400) and post at least THREE tips on how to solve it.

The Lathe of Heaven (1980) (trailer)

You can watch the full movie in one of the links below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8VRbaVNvSA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofwNTrlyY5I

DREAM LOG

 
Keep a day-by-day record of your dreams. Use the BLM 15 to organize your information.

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT - EG03

Post your sentences with additional information using Past Unreal Conditionals!!!

PROS & CONS

What are some of the differences between shopping in a "store with doors" and shopping online? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

BREAKING NEWS

Write about a recent news story that interested you. Write a summary of the article using indirect speech.

How do you feel about cellphones? - B12

Do you think there should be laws about cellphone usage? Give reasons for your opinions.

Gung Ho - A03

People in the US are known for their strong strain of individualism. They value this trait highly, and this feeling carries over into their professional life. It is sometimes not easy for some Americans to work in teams and to have management and workers share in the desicion-making process.

After watching the movie, what could you learn from the Japanese business management?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GmQiwDPYoo&feature=related

Expressing an opinion - I10

Should the First Lady co-govern the nation?

INCEPTION - A02

What could you learn about dreams?

Farm Animal Wild Animal Sounds

Std 3 - Science - Parts of Animals

Soul Asylum - Runaway Train

What are some reasons these people disappear?

BEAUTY AND AESTHETICS

Write your answers to the questions in the activity 4 on page 72. Don't forget to write your names at the end of your comments.

DREAM JOBS

Which Job would you like to try? Why? Which jobs wouldn't you like to do?

HOW SAFE IS YOU NEIGHBORHOOD?

Using the "Safety Survey" on page 126 write your comments about your own city.