This week we will be having our speaking exams please have a look at the attached speaking rubric so that you know how to prepare yourself for the exam.
I will also be giving revision through out the week. Please ensure that these handed back to me at the end of every class
Task 1:
Complete the following Task
Task 2:
Complete the independent reading task:
Short Answer Questions Independent Exercise (Sustainble Farming)
In academic texts we often describe facts which are generally, but not always true. In english there are several ways of making sure information is presented accurately. One of these the use of certain adverbs.
Here is an example
Complete the following task:
Reading text for exercises:
Exercise 1:
Scan the text above for the words and phrases connected with work in the left hand column below and underline them.Without using a dictionary match the words in the left hand column with the meanings in the right-hand column
| 1. Occupation | a) money earned from working |
| 2. livelihoods | b)job(s) |
| 3. income | c)a way of earning money to live |
| 4. workforce | d) gain money by working |
| 5. earn | e) a group of workers |
Exercise 2:
Using the following link create a mind map for words that are connected to the word occupation
Exercise 3
Complete the following vocabulary exercise: Work Vocabulary exercise
Reading Article:
In the text above there are many examples of words and phrases which connect ideas between different sentences or paragraphs. These are sometimes called linking expressions. Different linking expressions for different types of connection help you to understand texts more easily.
Highlight the following linking expressions in the Coral reef text:
Now answer the following questions:
Complete the summary by choosing the correct linking expressions:
Pre-Reading Task:
Todays reading will be about Coral reefs using the pad let brainstorm as many things as you know about “Coral Reefs”
Reading Task
Read the following article about coral reefs
1. Decide which answer A-D best expresses the main idea of the text best
A. The structure and location of coral reefs
B. Fish exports from Papua New Guinea
C. The economic importance of coral reefs
D. Female unemployment in costal villages
What is wrong with the other options ?
2. Complete the exam task below:
Answer the questions.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.
1. According to the writer, what do coral reefs look like?
2. How many countries have a coral reef close to their coastline?
3. What proportion of workers in the Maldives fish for a living?
4. Which activity is more than half of the Maldives’ based on?
5. How can people usually get to reef fisheries?
6. What do Indian women often help to make?
7. What is usually exchanged for wood by women on Ulithi Atoll?
3. Complete the True and False Questions below:
1. The majority of coral reefs are in shallow waters.
2. Many people make a living from coral reefs.
3. The only way to make money from coral reefs is to sell the products.
4. Women do not normally go fishing on boats.
5. In india, women often help to wash and prepare fish before it is sold.
6. Women cannot borrow money in Papua New Guinea.
Task 1:
Look at the prompt and brainstorm possible ideas
Speaking Prompt:
Describe a job you had done in the past.
You should say:
What you did?
How long you did it?
Whether you enjoyed it?
and explain what you think you learnt from this job.
Task 2:
Present your presentation to the class
Pre Reading task
You are going to read a short passage about the career of Richard Branson. Do you know anything about Richard Branson? Using the internet create a web quest finding out as much information as you can be Richard Branson, share your ideas with the class.
Reading Task
Read the following article
Respond to the questions:
Closing Task
1. Look through the Richard Branson reading and underline all the past simple verbs
2. Complete this summary by putting the verbs in brackets into the correct form: Richard Branson Gap Fill
Extra Material
Focus on Grammar Past Simple Exercises
Task 1
Study the essential language:
Discussing jobs and careers:
Now:
What do you do? / What’s your job?
I’m a…. / I work as a…. / I work in a…
Tell me about your job / the job you hope to do..
My /the job involves …. ing You need to have….
I / you have to … and … You need to be ..
The best thing about being a… is… (that)
Future:
What are your career plans?
I’m hoping to be a(n)….. I’m studying to be a(n)…..
Task 2
