BLIND DATES

Have you (or anyone you know) ever been on a blind date? If you haven't been on a blind date, would you go on one? Why or why not?

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

COMMUTING!!! B10

How do you commute TO and FROM school or work? How long does it? Write your comments in detail.

Steve Jobs Commencement Speech at Standford - I06

Here you have the link for your Reading Task this month. Make sure you complete a graphic organizer after your reading.The deadline for handing in your papers is March 25th.

Steve Jobs Commencement Speech at Standford

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Think about your daily routine. What's one change you could make that would make a difference? Post your comments.

What's your love type? I05 Reading Task

Here you have the link for your Reading Task this month. Make sure you complete a graphic organizer after your reading.The deadline for handing in your papers is February 25th.

http://articles.cnn.com/2007-11-12/living/o.love.types_1_personality-types-negotiators-traits?_s=PM:LIVING

THREE WISHES I05

If you were given three wishes, what would you ask for? How would your life be better? How might it be worse? Write yor comments.

URBAN ISSUES - I10

What issues is your city or district facing? If you were an urban planner, what improvements would you suggest for your city?

RITES OF PASSAGE FIGHT

Watch the video above and complete the BLM 4 using yor notes.

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.