Module 2i ICT

What is ICT?

ICT - Information and Communications Technology 

What is social networking?

Social networking is the practice of expanding the number of people's contacts through social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter. 

Vocabulary SB. page 38

Module 1f Voluntary work

Voluntary Work Vocabulary SB. page 16

Module 3h Semi-formal style

Three writing styles In English

Formal – textbooks, official reports, academic articles, essays, business letters, contracts, official speeches

Semi-formal – day-to-day interaction with teachers, a friend's parents, popular magazines/books, interviews, when talking with someone you don't know well or whom you respect

Informal – interacting with friends, speaking or chatting online

Semi-Formal English 

DO NOT USE: 

• informal greetings(Hi, Bob,);
• informal endings (Love, Sandra);
• slang ("Cool!" - meaning "Круто!")
• avoid phrasal verbs unless no alternative is possible 

(BUT- I look forward to ... is OK!!! );

• avoid idioms (“Could you give me a hand?” )
• text speak (Tks & we look 4ward 2 meeting u.)
• contractions  (I'm interested in ...)
• avoid short forms of the words (advert  - advertisement, info  - information)

 USE:  

• polite greetings (Dear Mr Brown,) & endings (Kind regards,/ Best wishes,)
• polite language (say “I would like to …” instead of “I want …”); 
• respecful tone (when making requests, use “could you” and “please,” don’t just give commands, say “Could you please tell me ... ?” and not just “Tell me.”)
• full forms (I am interested in ...)

Compare:

Semi-formal (inviting your boss): “Would you like to join me for lunch?”
Informal (inviting your best friend): “Hey, wanna grab a bite to eat?”

Semi-formal: “Hello, how are you?”
Informal: “Wassup?”

Semi-formal: “The weekend was great!”
Informal: “It was awesome!” “It was the bomb!”

Module 4c Australia's Most Dangerous Animals Vocabulary

Vocabulary SB. page 66

Student's Book Ex 3, page 66

How does a jellyfish sting?

You’re swimming in the ocean when something brushes your leg. When the tingling sets in, you realize you’ve been stung by a jellyfish. How do these beautiful gelatinous creatures pack such a painful punch? Neosha S Kashef details the science behind the sting.

Module 1b Present Simple vs Present Continuous

What's the difference?

Present Simple or Present Continuous Table

Rules.Present Simple or Present Continuous. Test.

Present Simple or Present Continuous. Stative verbs.Test.

Here you can watch videos and do some exercises:
Present Simple video with exercises
Present Continuous video with exercises

Module 3 The Taiga

The Taiga Vocabulary  SB. page 60

Watch these videos!

Questions:

Where is the Taiga located?
What is the climate like?
What lives there (plants & animals)?
Why is the Taiga in danger?
Would you like to live there? 

Module 4g Teenage Problems

Vocabulary - Teenage Problems

Module 3i Caves

cave - a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or one that is underground

Vocabulary SB. page 56
Cave Diagram

Fun Facts About Caves