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- Greg Malivuk
- http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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- Homework: Write a report about the conversation you had today between humans and aliens. You are reporting to your leader (a human government or the captain of the ship), so include the most important information. You must use reported speech.
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- p. 140 part 5 - In which sections of a newspaper (129) could you find stories about these things?
- 1 entertainment, features
- 2 politics and society (In a newspaper, “society” usually means famous people.)
- 3 business and finance
- 4 sports
- 5 local/metro
- 6 opinion
- 7 entertainment
- 8 world news
- comments and analysis: in-depth discussions about policy issues
- “How is Immigration Good for the US?” would be in this section
- “Obama Reveals New Immigration Policy” would be in the politics section
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- part 1 - Answer the questions about cell phones. What other problems can cell phone use cause?
- part 2 - Read the article. Does any of this information surprise you?
- part 3 - Find six reporting verbs in the article, and write the exact words people used. Check with a partner.
- 1 Few people asked, “Are there any health risks?”
- 2 Several groups suggested, “Their overuse is dangerous and can lead to an increased risk of cancer.”
- 3 Several governments have told people, “Limit the time and frequency of your cell phone calls.”
- 4 The governments reminded parents, “Don’t allow your children to use them.”
- 5 Health professionals said, “The danger to young people has become a mental, not a physical, health issue.”
- 6 Yesterday’s report said, “Vulnerable young people are becoming addicted …”
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- “How many countries have joined the EU?” (present perfect)
- Tom asked how many countries had joined the EU. (past perfect)
- “How many countries fought in WW2?” (simple past)
- Tom asked how many countries had fought in WW2. (past perfect)
- “How many countries had started fighting by the time the US joined WW2?” (past perfect)
- Tom asked how many countries had started fighting by the time the US joined WW2. (past perfect)
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- On the test, you have to write reported speech from direct speech:
- The interviewer asked the scientist, “Why did you go to the Amazon?”
- -> The interviewer asked the scientist why he had gone to the Amazon.
- The interviewer asked the scientist, “Will you return to the Amazon?”
- -> The interviewer asked if he would return to the Amazon.
- The spokesperson said, “They are in danger because of illegal logging.”
- -> The spokesperson said (that) they were in danger because of illegal logging.
- Ana told Marta, “Don’t forget to turn off your cell phone in the cinema.”
- -> Ana reminded Marta to turn off her cell phone in the cinema.
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- p. 132 part 1 - How do you use these technologies? What other things do you use to keep in touch with family and friends?
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- unconnected = un + connected = There was never any connection at all.
- disconnected = disconnect + ed = It was connected, and then you disconnected it.
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- p. 134 “time”
- period of history: It happened in the time of colonization. / It happened in colonial times.
- clock time: What time is it? It’s time to leave. It’s time for breakfast.
- occasions: The last time I went there, I bought three. I have done this four times. This is my first time.
- How many times do you do this every month?
- amount of time: We spend a lot of time together. How much time do you spend online every day?
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- p. 136 - Taking messages.
- B: Hello, this is BBG Properties.
- A: Could I speak to Michelle please?
- B: I’m afraid Michelle is not here. Can I take a message?
- A: Yes. Can you tell her that Lara called about the apartment?
- B: Certainly. Would you like her to call you back?
- A: Yes, my number is ---.
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- She asked, “Can you help me here tomorrow?”
- She asked if I could help her there the next day.
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- BREAK
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- TEST
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