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I. Brainstorm: What do you know about how the heart works? List words you know that relate to the heart.
II. Prediction: Read these statements about the heart. Decide if you think each one is True or False.
1. The heart starts beating a few weeks after conception (when the human egg is fertilized). T/F
2. The body has 96 thousand kilometers of blood vessels. T/F
3. The heart pumps 8000 liters of blood per day. T/F
4. The heart beats 100,000 times per day. T/F
III. Vocabulary: Draw a picture to represent each word.
1. Expand: to grow larger
2. Muscle: tissue in the body used for power
3. Pump: moves liquids or gases
4. Contract: to become smaller
5. Blood vessel: something that carries blood to and from the heart
6. Chambers: compartments or “rooms” of the heart
7. Fist: the position of the hand when it is closed
8. Tube: long object to hold liquids and gases
9. Sweat: Salty liquid produced by the body to cool down
IV.Listening for the Main Ideas:
Read the following question and then listen to the audio.
The audio is about all of the following EXCEPT:
A. How to prevent heart disease
B. Causes of heart disease
C. Cures for heart disease
D. The way the heart functions
IV. Listening for Specific Details:
Part A. Go back to the Prediction statements. Listen to the first part of the audio.
Were they right or wrong?
Part B. Read the questions below. Listen to the second part of the audio. Answer the questions.
All of the following are reasons for the increase in heart disease in the 2nd half of the 20th century except:
A. People ate too many processed foods.
B. People did less physical work.
C. People stopped eating red meat.
What are the 3 leading causes of heart disease?
A.
B.
C.
3. How many people died of heart disease in 2005?
V.Discussion: Read through these questions with a partner. Consult a dictionary if you do not know the meaning of a word. Discuss the questions with a partner.
Do think that you need to lose weight?
Do you always eat healthy food?
Do you exercise? What kind of exercise do you do? How often do you exercise?
In your opinion, what's the most delicious fruit?
Do you go for regular medical check-ups?
Do you often eat fast food?
Do you take medicine when you are sick?
How have you been feeling lately?
How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
What are some things that cause stress?
What are some ways to deal with stress?
What are some ways you know that you can personally keep yourself healthy?
What disease frightens you the most? Why?
What do you think of the health service in this country?
How can the health service be improved?
How often do you eat junk food? What kinds of junk food do you eat?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
People and Environment
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VOCABULARY (People and Environment—Whale Hunting)
Read each sentence with a partner. Write what you think each word means next to the word.
Battle ___________________________________________________
The battle between the countries lasted for 7 years.
Environmentalist ___________________________________________
Ted is an environmentalist. He tries to protect the lakes and rivers in our country.
Hunt ___________________________________________________
Some people hunt deer and turtles for food.
Cattle __________________________________________________
A farmer raises cattle so he can sell the meat for profit.
Slaughter_______________________________________________
A cow must be slaughtered before you can eat it.
Endangered _____________________________________________
Whales and pandas are examples of endangered animals.
Tribe _________________________________________________
There are many different tribes in the Amazon. These groups have different traditions and beliefs.
Point of view ___________________________________________
My point of view is smoking is an unhealthy habit.
Cruel ________________________________________________
Throwing rocks at dogs and cats is cruel behavior.
Support _____________________________________________
My family supports most of my decisions about my life.
Listening for Main Ideas and Details. (Adapted from Focus on Grammar 5A, Jay Maurer, Pearson-Longman)
Read the statements. Then listen to the conversation between the husband and a wife.
1. According to the husband, the newspaper is on the side of ________.
A. the Indians
B. the environmentalists
2. Whose point of view does he think is ignored?
A. the Indians'
B. the environmentalists
3. The husband supporst the view of __________.
A. the Indians
B. the environmentalists
4. The wife supports the view of ____________.
A. the Indians
B. the environmentalists
5. The issue is whether ___________ can hunt whales.
A. one particular group of Indians
B. all Indians
6. The husband is in favor of allowing hunting because ________________.
A. it will reduce the surplus of whales
B. it will allow the Indians to support themselves
7. The wife thinks it's cruel to hunt _____________.
A. some whales
B. all whales
8. She says __________ animals are raised for food.
A. all
B. some
9. The wife thinks it's acceptable to use __________ animals for food.
A. all
B. some
10. The wife thinks _______are intelligent.
A. some whales
B. all whales
ROLE-PLAY
Dialogue: Read aloud in pairs.
A: What do you think of whale-hunting?
B: I'm completely against it.
A: But if you lived in a tribe near the sea, you'd think differently.
B: I doubt it. People who hunt really enjoy killing for sport. Besides, it's such a cruel way to kill them.
A: Do you really think so? Once the hunter spears or shoots the whale, death is fairly quick.
B: You seem to forget that whales are an endangered species. They are also huge animals. If farmers really need to kill whales, why don't they just shoot only one at a time? Then there'd be far less damage to the ecological balance of the ocean.
A: But whale-hunting is part of tribal life. It's one of the traditions.
B: That's beside the point. Dog fighting and cock fighting were traditions and so was slavery before we became a more civilized society by making these things illegal.
NOW, create your own dialogue with a partner based on an environmental problem YOU care about. Practice it ALOUD with your partner. Try to memorize it.
A: What do you think of __________________?
B: I'm completely against it.
A: But if ______________________________, you'd think differently.
B: I doubt it. _____________________________. Besides,
_____________________________.
A: Do you really think so? ____________________________________________________.
B: You seem to forget that ____________________________________________ If _____________________, why don't they just ________________________?
A: But __________________________________________________________.
B: That's beside the point. _______________________________________________________.
ANIMAL RIGHTS
Discussion questions
1. Many vegetarians believe that factory farming is a cruel and unnecessary
practice and that our diets would be healthier if we ate less meat.
Do you agree?
2. Animal rights protesters argue that the export of live animals for
slaughter is uncivilized and should be prohibited under international
law. Do you agree?
3. "Keeping animals in zoos and circuses to entertain human-beings is
selfish and inhumane." Do you agree?
4. Bullfighting, fox-hunting and whale-hunting are part of some
countries’ traditions. Do you think that Spain, England and Japan
have a right to continue these traditions?
5. "The British spend far too much money on household pets. They
would do better to have fewer cats and dogs and to use the money to
help poor and hungry people." What do you think?
6. Would you ever wear a fur coat?
7. Is it right to use animals for medical research or to test cosmetics?
VOCABULARY (People and Environment—Whale Hunting)
Read each sentence with a partner. Write what you think each word means next to the word.
Battle ___________________________________________________
The battle between the countries lasted for 7 years.
Environmentalist ___________________________________________
Ted is an environmentalist. He tries to protect the lakes and rivers in our country.
Hunt ___________________________________________________
Some people hunt deer and turtles for food.
Cattle __________________________________________________
A farmer raises cattle so he can sell the meat for profit.
Slaughter_______________________________________________
A cow must be slaughtered before you can eat it.
Endangered _____________________________________________
Whales and pandas are examples of endangered animals.
Tribe _________________________________________________
There are many different tribes in the Amazon. These groups have different traditions and beliefs.
Point of view ___________________________________________
My point of view is smoking is an unhealthy habit.
Cruel ________________________________________________
Throwing rocks at dogs and cats is cruel behavior.
Support _____________________________________________
My family supports most of my decisions about my life.
Listening for Main Ideas and Details. (Adapted from Focus on Grammar 5A, Jay Maurer, Pearson-Longman)
Read the statements. Then listen to the conversation between the husband and a wife.
1. According to the husband, the newspaper is on the side of ________.
A. the Indians
B. the environmentalists
2. Whose point of view does he think is ignored?
A. the Indians'
B. the environmentalists
3. The husband supporst the view of __________.
A. the Indians
B. the environmentalists
4. The wife supports the view of ____________.
A. the Indians
B. the environmentalists
5. The issue is whether ___________ can hunt whales.
A. one particular group of Indians
B. all Indians
6. The husband is in favor of allowing hunting because ________________.
A. it will reduce the surplus of whales
B. it will allow the Indians to support themselves
7. The wife thinks it's cruel to hunt _____________.
A. some whales
B. all whales
8. She says __________ animals are raised for food.
A. all
B. some
9. The wife thinks it's acceptable to use __________ animals for food.
A. all
B. some
10. The wife thinks _______are intelligent.
A. some whales
B. all whales
ROLE-PLAY
Dialogue: Read aloud in pairs.
A: What do you think of whale-hunting?
B: I'm completely against it.
A: But if you lived in a tribe near the sea, you'd think differently.
B: I doubt it. People who hunt really enjoy killing for sport. Besides, it's such a cruel way to kill them.
A: Do you really think so? Once the hunter spears or shoots the whale, death is fairly quick.
B: You seem to forget that whales are an endangered species. They are also huge animals. If farmers really need to kill whales, why don't they just shoot only one at a time? Then there'd be far less damage to the ecological balance of the ocean.
A: But whale-hunting is part of tribal life. It's one of the traditions.
B: That's beside the point. Dog fighting and cock fighting were traditions and so was slavery before we became a more civilized society by making these things illegal.
NOW, create your own dialogue with a partner based on an environmental problem YOU care about. Practice it ALOUD with your partner. Try to memorize it.
A: What do you think of __________________?
B: I'm completely against it.
A: But if ______________________________, you'd think differently.
B: I doubt it. _____________________________. Besides,
_____________________________.
A: Do you really think so? ____________________________________________________.
B: You seem to forget that ____________________________________________ If _____________________, why don't they just ________________________?
A: But __________________________________________________________.
B: That's beside the point. _______________________________________________________.
ANIMAL RIGHTS
Discussion questions
1. Many vegetarians believe that factory farming is a cruel and unnecessary
practice and that our diets would be healthier if we ate less meat.
Do you agree?
2. Animal rights protesters argue that the export of live animals for
slaughter is uncivilized and should be prohibited under international
law. Do you agree?
3. "Keeping animals in zoos and circuses to entertain human-beings is
selfish and inhumane." Do you agree?
4. Bullfighting, fox-hunting and whale-hunting are part of some
countries’ traditions. Do you think that Spain, England and Japan
have a right to continue these traditions?
5. "The British spend far too much money on household pets. They
would do better to have fewer cats and dogs and to use the money to
help poor and hungry people." What do you think?
6. Would you ever wear a fur coat?
7. Is it right to use animals for medical research or to test cosmetics?
Student Issues
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WARM-UP
Discuss with a partner.
What do you think life is like for a university student in the USA?
How do you think it is different from your university?
How do you think it is similar?
Vocabulary
Match the word to the definition.
Find to be the case/ Chill /Challenging/ Make the grades/ Setting /
Rewarding /Transfer student/ Transition/ Outlet/ Charitable/ Outreach
1. relaxing
2. get high marks in school
3. way to release energy and emotion
4. a change
5. environment, place
6. discover to be true
7. difficult
8. a student who changes from one university to another
9. satisfying, worth the energy spent to do something
10. effort by people to connect their ideas to an audience
11. good will towards others, generous
B. In pairs, (A and B), take turns asking the following questions.
Student A
1. Have you ever been involved in an outreach? If yes, explain.
2. What is the most challenging thing you have ever done?
3. What do you think is the best setting for studying?
4. Do you find it hard to make the grade in English class?
Student B
1. What has been a rewarding experience for you?
2. Do you think university life is a difficult transition? Why or why not?
3. What kinds of charitable work would you like do?
4. Some people say that studying while listening to music helps them to study better. Do you find that to be the case?
II Listening for the Main Ideas
Read the sentences below. Then watch the video to decide if the answers are True or False. AFTER watching the video, read the sentences again and circle True/False.
1. Ben loves the location of his university. True/ False
2. He likes to study at home. True/False
3. Ben feels that his studies are too easy. True/False
4. He has met many friends in many different organizations. True/False
5. He was a theater student. True/False
III. Listening for Specific Details
Read the questions below. Then watch the video again. After watching, read and answer the questions below.
1. Which of the following is NOT something Ben mentions that you can visit near his university?
A. Parks
B. Small businesses
C. Lakes
D. Movie theater
2. Was Ben able to meet his professors? Yes/No
3. When do the coffee shops close? ____________
4. What is the most challenging situation according to Ben? ____________________
5. How long did it take Ben to adjust to university life after he transferred?
A. 2 weeks B . 1 month C. 1 semester D. 1 year
6. Where does Ben say is a good place to meet people? _____________________
7. Ben says that the theater association put on all of the following except…
A. Charitable events
B. Musicals
C. Plays
D. Variety shows
Discussion
1. Do you think that being a student is harder now than it was 30 years ago? Why or why not?
2. In the West, one of the most valued parts of college life is independence. Are you more independent from your parents now than you were in high school?
3. What are three big differences between your college life so far and your high school days?
4. Are there some professors that you can learn from more easily than others? What are the qualities that make you want to study for a certain professor?
5. Are you a member of any student groups? Which ones? What do you do? Are you satisfied with what's happening with your group(s)?
6. What are the top three things you hope to get out of (get as a result of) your university days?
WARM-UP
Discuss with a partner.
What do you think life is like for a university student in the USA?
How do you think it is different from your university?
How do you think it is similar?
Vocabulary
Match the word to the definition.
Find to be the case/ Chill /Challenging/ Make the grades/ Setting /
Rewarding /Transfer student/ Transition/ Outlet/ Charitable/ Outreach
1. relaxing
2. get high marks in school
3. way to release energy and emotion
4. a change
5. environment, place
6. discover to be true
7. difficult
8. a student who changes from one university to another
9. satisfying, worth the energy spent to do something
10. effort by people to connect their ideas to an audience
11. good will towards others, generous
B. In pairs, (A and B), take turns asking the following questions.
Student A
1. Have you ever been involved in an outreach? If yes, explain.
2. What is the most challenging thing you have ever done?
3. What do you think is the best setting for studying?
4. Do you find it hard to make the grade in English class?
Student B
1. What has been a rewarding experience for you?
2. Do you think university life is a difficult transition? Why or why not?
3. What kinds of charitable work would you like do?
4. Some people say that studying while listening to music helps them to study better. Do you find that to be the case?
II Listening for the Main Ideas
Read the sentences below. Then watch the video to decide if the answers are True or False. AFTER watching the video, read the sentences again and circle True/False.
1. Ben loves the location of his university. True/ False
2. He likes to study at home. True/False
3. Ben feels that his studies are too easy. True/False
4. He has met many friends in many different organizations. True/False
5. He was a theater student. True/False
III. Listening for Specific Details
Read the questions below. Then watch the video again. After watching, read and answer the questions below.
1. Which of the following is NOT something Ben mentions that you can visit near his university?
A. Parks
B. Small businesses
C. Lakes
D. Movie theater
2. Was Ben able to meet his professors? Yes/No
3. When do the coffee shops close? ____________
4. What is the most challenging situation according to Ben? ____________________
5. How long did it take Ben to adjust to university life after he transferred?
A. 2 weeks B . 1 month C. 1 semester D. 1 year
6. Where does Ben say is a good place to meet people? _____________________
7. Ben says that the theater association put on all of the following except…
A. Charitable events
B. Musicals
C. Plays
D. Variety shows
Discussion
1. Do you think that being a student is harder now than it was 30 years ago? Why or why not?
2. In the West, one of the most valued parts of college life is independence. Are you more independent from your parents now than you were in high school?
3. What are three big differences between your college life so far and your high school days?
4. Are there some professors that you can learn from more easily than others? What are the qualities that make you want to study for a certain professor?
5. Are you a member of any student groups? Which ones? What do you do? Are you satisfied with what's happening with your group(s)?
6. What are the top three things you hope to get out of (get as a result of) your university days?
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