1. Read the text and answer the following questions: a. What do teenagers love? b. Who are more interested in computers? c. Why do young people become fatter and lazier? In the UK today, fewer and fewer teenagers are playing games outside with their friends; 85% prefer playing computer games on their own. In fact, playing computer games is one of the most popular leisure activities in the UK. In 2003, British shoppers spent $1,152 million on computer games! In general, boys are more interested in computer games than girls. Teenagers also love watching TV. Watching TV is more popular with boys and girls in the UK than in most other European countries. In the UK, the TV is often on all day, and teenagers watch it before and after school. More than half of children have a television in their bedroom, and about a third also have a video recorder. A lot of people are worried that today's British teenagers don't get enough exercise. Today, less than half of teenagers play team sports,compared to more than 75% in the 1970s. More than 80% of teenagers in the UK now prefer watching sport on TV to actually playing it. More than half of teenagers agree that young people are getting 'fatter', lazier and more addicted to computer games. They want to play sports, they say, but a lot of local parks and sports centers are closing. New gyms are opening, but they're too expensive for most teenagers. 2. Find synonyms for the following words in the text: adolescents - currently - 3. Find antonyms for the following words in the text: cheap - inside - more - 4. Read the statements and decide if they are True (T) or False (F). a. Playing computer game is one of the most popular leisure activities in the UK. b. British teenagers get enough exercise today. c. Boys are more interested in computer tan girls. d. Teenagers watch TV during the second school time. e. The TV is often on all day. 5. Watch the video and answer the following questions: 1. What do most teenagers do on their free time? 2. What does Swetha do in her free time? 3. When did she (Swetha) start loving computers? 4. What did Swetha do at White House? 6. In 70-80 words write about what you like to do in your free time. (don't forget: 2 arguments, 2 examples, 4 linking words, a clear conclusion, 4 paragraphs)
1. Read the text and answer the following questions: a. When did people start to celebrate Water Day? b. What do UN agencies do on this day? c. What problems have agencies and NGOs focused on? World Water Day is observed on March 22 since 1993. It was declared as such by the United Nations General Assembly. This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Observance began in 1993 and has grown significantly ever since. The UN and its member nations devote this day to implementing UN recommendations and promoting concrete activities within their countries regarding the world's water resources. Each year, one of various UN agencies involved in water issues takes the lead in promoting and coordinating international activities for World Water Day. In addition to the UN member states, a number of NGOs promoting clean water and sustainable aquatic habitats have used World Day for Water as a time to focus public attention on the critical water issues of our era. Every three years since 1997, for instance, the World Water Council has drawn thousands to participate in its World Water Forum during the week of World Day for Water. Participating agencies and NGOs have highlighted issues such as a billion people being without access to safe water for drinking and the role of gender in family access to safe water. Source: http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/reading-world-water-day.php 2. Find synonyms for the following words in the text: to celebrate - problem - 3. Find antonyms for the following words in the text: to ignore - to oppose - 4. Give a proper title to this text. 5. Read the statements and decide if they are True (T) or False (F). a. World water Day was first proposed in 1993 in Rio de Janeiro. b. Only UN members states are involved in the promoting World Water Day. 6. Listen to the audio and answer the following questions: a. When do people celebrate it? b. How long does it last? c. Where is it celebrated? d. What is his favorite thing about Carnaval? 7. Circle the correct answer a. The train is soon to arrive . You _____ (may/ can't/ must/ can) hurry up . b. It is a non-smoking place ,so you _____ (may/ shouldn't/ must/ mustn't) smoke . c. I don't think it will rain . You _____ (need/ shouldn't/ needn't/ mustn't) take an umbrella . d. _____ (can/ should/ need/ may) I see your tickets, please? e. You _____ (can /shouldn't/ /can't/ mustn't) eat so much chocolate . It is not good for you . 8. Think of a Historical Personality that influenced greatly our civilization (culture, development, economy, etc.). Write a short (50-70 words) paragraph about this outstanding person. HOMEWORK Watch the video and answer the following questions: 1. What do children wish to happen one day? 2. When do we celebrate Peace Day? 3.What important and historical personality will celebrate Peace Day with these children? 4. What can we do to bring peace to our world? Write the answers in the commentaries. Search the Internet and select and select 1 famous painting. Prepare a 40-60 words paragraph about: Why do you like it and what is the message it tries to convey. Record your speech (paragraph) using the https://www.movenote.com/presentation/record site and post the picture and the link to your recorded video on this blog page as a comment. Here is a link to the site and the tutorial that may help you. Also you can find below an example of a recorded video. Model:
This is an oil paintings by Leonid Afremov. I liked it a lot because it represents a bridge which remembers me to continue building connection with people surrounding me. Also it abounds in warm colours and recalled the memories of wonderful summer nights. |
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