Class materials



29 of July 2013



Food conversation 2

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSofMP65yMI

Why are raw food diets becoming more popular?

Why do people lose weight on raw food diets?

What are the problems with dried peas and beans?

What food does she find are difficult to remove from the diet?



Mediterranean Diets Keep You Happier


People who follow a Mediterranean diet are likely to be happier in life. This is the conclusion of a new report published in the journal ‘Archives of General Psychiatry’. The study’s authors say a diet that is rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish seems to make people less likely to develop depression. This may explain why people who live in Mediterranean countries are more laid back than other Europeans. There are fewer mental disorders in Mediterranean countries and scientists believe this could be because of the diet. The new research supports previous studies that suggested olive oil protects against depression. No Italian, Spanish or Greek meal is complete without olive oil.

Researchers from Spain’s University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Clinic of the University of Navarra, Pamplona asked 10,000 people to keep track of what they ate. The scientists observed dietary habits and instances of depression for four years. They discovered there was a thirty per cent lower risk of developing depression in people who stuck to the Mediterranean diet. The research team says it is still unsure why this diet reduces the likelihood of depression. They said the diet could boost blood vessel performance and increase the body’s efficiency to produce oxygen. Both these things make the brain and heart perform better. If our mind and body are healthier, it seems natural we will be happier.


Write down three suggestions on how to make your country's diet better.
Write a magazine article on the subject of "you are what you eat"!

27/08/2013




Vocabulary Text 1
illuminated
robustly
havoc
burdensome
diminish
realm
render...void
adverse
posed
exacerbating
rigorous

Vocabulary Text 2
skepticism
tremendous
considerable
pioneer
small-scale
drench
arable land
prevalence
susceptible
warrants
crucial

GM Cows To Produce Human Breast Milk (9th June, 2011)


Media reports are saying Chinese scientists have developed genetically modified cows that can produce human milk. A British newspaper says a laboratory in China has introduced human genes into dairy cows to produce milk almost identical to human breast milk. The researchers believe the new GM milk is a healthy alternative to milk powder, which many infant nutritionists say is not so good for babies. Researcher Professor Ning Li addressed people’s concerns that the milk from GM cows could be harmful. He said it would be as safe as milk from ordinary dairy cows. He added the GM milk contains a human protein called lysozyme, which helps to protect babies from infections in the days and weeks after their birth.

Professor Li said the new milk will be on supermarket shelves within ten years. He believes it will be very popular, saying: “The milk tastes stronger than normal milk.” He spoke about how important his team’s research is. He said: “There are 1.5 billion people in the world who don't get enough to eat. It's our duty to develop science and technology, not to hold it back. We need to feed people first, before we consider ideals and convictions.” People on Britain’s Sky News website had differing views. One commented: “It’s totally disgusting. This planet is on a downward spiral into hell.” Another said: “We interfere with nature every time we prevent death by taking engineered drugs. Get used to it.”


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a)What is your country's attitude towards GM?
What did you think when you read the headline?
Do you think it's strange that we drink milk from cows?
What three adjectives describe this article and why?
b)Will you buy the new milk when it comes out, do you think it's right to give it to babies?
c)Do you think it’ll be totally accepted one day?
d)Is Professor right in saying feeding 1.5 billion people is more important than arguing about the ethics (rights and wrongs) of GM?
e)Is it our duty to develop science into everything?
f)What does the person mean who made the comment. “This planet is on a downward spiral into hell”? Do you agree?
g)Do you agree that GM milk is little different to taking manufactured drugs?
h)What’s next for GM?
i)Do you like milk?
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What questions would you like to ask Professor Ning Li?



27/08/13



" My Dream Vacation"

 I won a lottery with a grand price $10,000 and now I am planning to go to the Egypt trip!!!  Egypt is one of the world's oldest civilizations which emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 BC. Historically Egypt is one of the oldest vacations spots. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs. But Egypt is much more than Pyramids and monuments. I found a great vacation deal from the local tourist agency called “See the World”. This trip includes airplane tickets, two-week stay at Sheraton-Cairo four-star hotel, bus-rides to the pyramids, historic monuments, museums, romantic cruises down the Nile on festive river boats, a night at the grand opera and cultural events like  you have never experienced. I will spoil myself by Red Sea scuba diving, hot night spots, luxury hotels and five star restaurants. This whole package will cost me around $6,000. The rest of the money I’m planning to spend for entertainment, shopping, and to buy a lot of presents and souvenirs for my family and friends!
 Egypt is a land bustling with life, sound, visual beauty and excitement. More than anything else, the Egypt vacation will be fun.
Because the weather in Egypt is always warm or hot, I'll take with me my summer clothes. In the very hot desert weather my hat, scarf, and sunglasses will be my best friends. I'll also need comfortable walking shoes, medication, guide books, sun screen, maps, and, of course, a camera!
 I chose the oldest and the largest city of Egypt - Cairo, because it is the heart of Egypt, and one may find almost every aspect of Egypt represented in the area, including some of the most famous Pharaonic, ancient Islamic and Christian monuments. Also Cairo offers an incredible selection of shopping, leisure, culture and nightlife. There are famous street markets, like Wekala al- Balaq, for fabrics, including Egyptian cotton, the Tentmakers Bazaar for appliqué work, Mohammed Ali street for musical instruments.
In case I get sick, I know which hospital to go; I did a little research on the best hospitals of Cairo and they have some internationally recognized medical facilities. If I lose my purse or credit/debit cards, I will use prepaid international calling card to immediately call my bank and cancel my bank card, and then I will start using my checkbook. However I hope everything will go smoothly and I hope I will not need to use my plan B.
                                             
                                      Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea,
                                                       between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea
                                                       north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula

Gammar : verb match

Conversation:


Homework: You have been given a contract to promote Montpellier as a holiday destination. Please write an article on Montpellier as a tourism destination!

28/08/13

Topic: Air Pollution
  1. What does the word "smog" mean?
  2. What are some of the health risks of this pollution? (illnesses)
  3. What are the reasons behind these levels of pollution?
  4. How many cars does Beijing have?
  5. How much of the world's coal does China burn?
  6. What are the CCTV suggesting? 
  7. What can China do to solve this problem?
4/09/13




05/09/2013
Grammar review: did
do, does, did







listening 5

steiner video

12/09/2013
The beauty of a second

Video:
Amish way of life

Article A visit to an Amish community

Grammar : mixed prepositions 1
mixed prepositions 2

18/09/2013

fun and funny

Grammar: although, even though

past or not?

24/09/2013

grammar - question tags

Shale gas ban in France:


Irish website;

Wind, wave and sun...



http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/january7/power-010709.html

5/10/13

community art

images... abandoned buildings, art

video.. community art

Models and conditional sentances

09/10/2013

Get...

Different uses of get:

http://www.phrasemix.com/collections/the-different-uses-of-get

http://esl.about.com/od/vocabularyreference/a/Uses-Of-Get.htm

http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/get1.php

Write a synonym of get in the following sentences:
1. Where can I get a good sandwich around here?
2. What time did they get here last night?
3. It got very cold all of a sudden last night.
4. I need to get some stamps to post this letter.
5. He usually gets to work by train.

http://www.teach-this.com/images/resources/getting-to-know-you.pdf

reading/vocabulary - erasing a gene

Film clip: Eternal sunshine of the Spotless Mind


16/10/2013

listening

http://www.englishcurrent.com/worst-hotel-lesson-plan-ui/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6253054.stm

explaining indefinite pronouns

Grammar: indefinite pronouns

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=1761

21/10/2013

Time phrases and clauses

Review and new transition words

listening

http://www.englishcurrent.com/worst-hotel-lesson-plan-ui/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6253054.stm

http://www.responsibletravel.com/accommodation/1084/rainforest-retreat-in-costa-rica


30/10/13 - 06/11/2013

herbal medicine

alternative medicine

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/425986.stm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju52hWBj3HQ Video

conversation questions

listening

http://www.usingenglish.com/files/pdf/opinions-mistakes.pdf


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