Monday, December 31, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 1-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Vocabulary: ex.2, 3
3. Listening 1-2 Arrested Development: parts 1, 2, 3


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Friday, December 7, 2012

Homework

1. Watch Project Baraka again and think about the issues raised in it.
2. Controlled composition 10-1 Visitors to North America: prepare for discussion.


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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 10-3: notes + ex. 2.
2. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 10: review the vocabulary, grammar.
3. In the News 10-2: parts A, B. (in part B: explain the meanings of the words and make sentences with them).


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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 10-2: notes + ex.2
2. Writing: Controlled composition 10-1: make changes and be prepared for discussion.
3. Writing: In the News 10-1: parts A, B, C.
4. Watch Project Baraka (in the Media) and write an essay about issues raised in this video (due: Friday).


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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 10-1: Notes + ex.2
2. Vocabulary 10-1: ex.2
3. Prepare a short presentation (about 5 min. long) on a global issue and offer ways to solve it.


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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 9-3: notes + ex.2 (finish), ex.3, 4.
2. In the News 9-2: parts A-D.
3. Choose a topic in this website and prepare a short presentation on it (about 5 minutes; orally)
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/default.aspx


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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 9-2: notes + ex.2, 3.

2. Make questions to the text A Disastrous Day for May and prepare a dialogue between either May and Ms.Collins OR May and Ben (One dialogue only).

3. Choose a topic in this website and prepare a short presentation on it (about 5 minutes; orally)
http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/default.aspx

4. Write an essay on any topic related to food, health and nutrition (due: Friday)


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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 9-1: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Vocabulary ex. 2
3. Read the article Modern Civilization, Modern Diseases, which you will find in your email.
Be prepared for discussion.


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Monday, November 26, 2012

Homework

1. Make questions to the text A Life of Crime (for the role play)
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 9 +ex.1.


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Friday, November 23, 2012

Homework

1. Prepare for a quiz.
2. Ex. 5, 6 Past time (you will find the ex. in your email)



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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 8-3: notes + ex.2
2. Describe a crime you have recently heard or read about (orally).
3. In The News 8-1: Parts A,  B, C, D.


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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 8-2: notes + ex.2
2. Make questions to the text about Rubin Carter (for the role play)
3. Writing: Unit 8 essay.


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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Homework

1. Vocabulary ex. 2, part 2
2. Grammar 8-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
3. Media 8-4: Choose a video and describe (orally) what happened.


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Friday, November 16, 2012

Homework

1. Review all the material to Unit 7 and prepare for a quiz.
2. Grammar 7-3: notes + ex.
3. Grammar 7-4: notes + ex.2
4. In the News 7-2: do all the parts.
5. Essay.


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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 7-2: Notes + ex.2, 3, 4, 5
2. In the News 7-1: parts A, B, C
3. Dialogue: ESL teacher - student
4. Essay: Describe your reasons for learning English (due: Monday)


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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012

Homework

1. Write a story about a paranormal experience that you or someone you know have had.
2. Prepare for a quiz to Unit 6 (grammar, vocabulary)
3. Finish watching the video The Language of the Divine Matrix and answer the questions.
4. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 7.


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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 6-3, ex.4
2. Grammar 6-4: notes + ex.2
3. Idioms 2: ex.1, 2
4. Finish watching the video The Language of the Divine Matrix 


and answer the questions that were emailed to you.


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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 6-2: Notes  + ex.2, 3.
2. Grammar 6-3: Notes + ex.1
3. Idioms 1: ex.2
4. In the News 6-1: parts A, B.


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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 6-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Vocab. ex.2
3. Prepare a story (orally) about a paranormal phenomenon (the list of phenomena is in Writing 6-1 Essays)
4. Finish doing Controlled composition 6-1: Area 51 and be prepared for discussion.


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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 5-3: notes + ex.2
2. In the News 5-2: do all the parts.
3. Write an essay: Is Technology a Blessing or a Curse?
(due: Monday)



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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Homework

1. Make up questions to interview Wendy Hall (based on the text you read today)
2. Grammar 5-2: Notes
3. Writing: In the News 5-1: parts 1, 2



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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar notes 5-1 + ex. 2, 3
2. Vocabulary ex. 2, 3
3. Net Neutrality: watch again and do the ex.


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Friday, October 26, 2012

Homework

1. Writing 4-2: In the News 4-2: do all the parts
2. Review all grammar and vocabulary to unit 4 and get ready for a quiz.


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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 4-3: Notes + ex.2
2. Writing 4-1: In the News 4-1: do all the parts.
3. Writing 4-1: write an essay.



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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 4-2: notes +ex.2
2. North Korea: video, part 2 + ex.
3. Writing 4-1: write an essay (due: Friday)


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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar notes 4-1 + ex. 2
2. Writing 4-1: Controlled composition: Elections
3. Vocabulary ex. 3
4. Listening: watch part 1 of the video about North Korea and be prepared for discussion.


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Friday, October 19, 2012

Homework

1. Describe a vacation when things went wrong (orally)
2. Review all grammar and vocabulary to Unit 3 and be prepared for a quiz.


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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Homework

1. Finish the sentences in part 6.
2. Writing 3-1: Write an essay
3. Grammar 3-3: Notes + ex.2, 3


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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 3-2: notes + ex.2
2. Holiday Nightmare: make up a dialogue between the woman and the receptionist.
3. Writing 3-1: In the News 3-1: Black Day: parts 1, 2.


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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 3-1 Quantifiers: Notes + ex.2
2. Vocabulary ex.2, 3
3. Listening: Media 3-2 Comedy That 70s Show + ex.
4. Prepare a story about how you celebrate an important holiday/festival in your country (orally)


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Monday, October 15, 2012

Homework

1. In the News 2-2: finish all the parts.
2. Start learning the vocabulary to unit 3.


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Friday, October 12, 2012

Homework

1. Review all grammar, vocabulary to Unit 2 and prepare for a quiz.
2. In the News 2-2: do all the parts.
3. Discussion questions to Media 2-2 Ted Talk (part 1)
4. Listening: Media 2-3 Ted Talk: Why Work Doesn't Happen at Work 



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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 2-2: Notes + video + ex.2, 3
2. Writing 2-1: In the News: Summer Camp...: : do all the parts
3. Writing 2-1: write an essay (due: Monday)


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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 2-1: Making Predictions: read the notes and watch the video) + ex.#3
2. Vocabulary ex.#3
3. Media 2-1 Comedy: The Office:  Listen to both parts and do the ex.




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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Homework


1. Vocabulary to Unit 2 + vocab. ex.1, 2
2. Writing 2-1: Controlled composition: make all the necessary changes and prepare for discussion

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Homework

1. Review all grammar and vocabulary to Unit 1 and prepare for a quiz.
2. Writing 1-1: Controlled composition 1-1: The Changing Roles of Husbands and Wives.
3. Read the text Family, fill in the blanks and answer the questions in ex.2 (the text is in the same email as one about fathers).


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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Homework

1. Make up sentences with the words in part VI of In the News 1-2.
2. Read the article Common-Law Marriage... , which you received by email, prepare for discussion + your opinion.
3. Finish summarizing what each speaker said about common-law marriage (listening was done in class)


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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 1-3: notes, video + ex. 2, 3.
2. Controlled composition 1-2 Model Parents
3. Writing 1-2: In the News: parts 1-3
4. Finish answering the questions about the article on marriage (In the News1-1)
5. Make sentences with the words following the comprehension questions.


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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 1-2: Notes + video + ex. #2
2. Writing 1-1: In the News: parts 1, 2, 3
2. Writing 1-1: Essay: How Has Your Family Shaped You Into the Person You Are Today? (due: Friday)


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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Homework

1.  Prepare a story (orally): My Best/Worst holiday (choose one: best OR worst)
2. Think about the questions on p.79 (they are at the bottom of the page with pictures showing the ways to relieve stress)


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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Monday, September 24, 2012

Homework

Open your e-mail and read the article Luck as a Matter of Personality and be prepared for discussion.


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Friday, September 21, 2012

Homework

1. Review all the grammar notes to Unit 12 and get ready for a quiz.
2. Finish parts 5 and 6 of In the News 12-2.  For part 6, write a dialogue.



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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar notes 12-3 + ex.55.1, 55.2, 55.3, which you'll find in your email.
2. Writing: In the News 12-2: parts 1-4
3. Write an essay: Is TV a blessing or a curse? 


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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar notes 12-2 +ex.#2, 3
2. Writing: In the News 12-1: parts 3, 4, 5
3. Write an essay: Is TV a blessing or a curse? (due: Friday)


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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar notes 12-1 + ex.#1 (finish it)
2. Continue to study the vocabulary + exercise #2
3. Writing: In the News 12-1: parts 1 &2.


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Monday, September 17, 2012

Homework

1. Review all grammar and vocabulary to Unit 11 and prepare for a quiz.
2.  Study all the vocabulary to unit 12 and do ex.#1.



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Friday, September 7, 2012

homework

1. Listen to Setting Global Priorities once again and answer the questions in part 3
2. Writing: In the News 10-1: do parts B, C, D, E, F, G.
3. Grammar 10-3: notes + ex.#2


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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Homework

1. Writing: In the News 10-1: finish all the parts (B-G)
2. Grammar 10-2: Grammar notes + ex 10-2, #2


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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar notes 9-4 + Grammar 9-4 #1 (finish), 2.
2. Writing: In the News 9-2: parts A, B, C.


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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar notes 9-3 + ex. 9-3 #2, 3, 4.
2. Finish watching the video (Supersize Me)
3. Essay about nutrition/health.


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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar notes9-2 + ex.9-2 # 2, 3, 4, 5.
2. Writing: Choose any topic related to Health, Nutrition and Food and, using the vocabulary in this unit, write an essay (due:  Friday)
3. Writing: In the News 9-1: parts 2, 3. 4.


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Monday, August 27, 2012

Homework

1. Ex.1 Reading comprehension (this ex. follows the text A life of Crime, which you read today)
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 9.


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Friday, August 24, 2012

Homework

1. Do ex. 5, 6  in the quiz paper
2. Watch the video about Rubin Carter and try to understand it.


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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Homework

1. Unit essay
2. Grammar note 8-3 + ex.#3
3.Review all grammar to Unit 8 and study for a quiz


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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Homework

1. Media 8-4 Animated Shots: choose ONE and make up a story about it.
2. Writing: In the News 8-1: Finish parts E, F, G, H
3. Writing: write an essay: In your opinion, why do some people choose a life of violence and crime? (due: Friday)


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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Homework

1. Listening 8-1: English In Music: Bob Marley: Part 5
2. Grammar8-1: read the notes and do ex. Grammar 8-1 #2, 3, 4
3. Writing 8-1 In the News 8-1 New Sins for the Modern Age: parts a, b.


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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Homework

1. Reading and Writing: Unit  Seven Essay
2. Grammar notes 7-3 and 7-4 + ex. 7-4, #1
3. In the News 7-2: finish part A + parts B, C.
4. Review all grammar to Unit 7 and prepare for a quiz.


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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Homework

1. Reading and Writing: Write a unit essay.  Due on Friday.
2. Grammar 7-2: notes + ex.#2, 3, 4, 5.
3. Prepare for a debate about English spelling using expressions of agreeing and diagreeing


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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Homework

1. Review the new vocabulary to Unit 7.
2. Grammar 7-1: notes + ex. #2, 3, 4.
3. In the News 7-1: parts a, b, c.


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Monday, August 13, 2012

Homework

1. Ex.10 (from the quiz): relative clauses
2. Speaking: Vocabulary role plays: choose one and make up a story using the vocabulary in it.


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Friday, August 10, 2012

Homework

1. In the News 6-2: do all the parts
2. Review all the grammar material to Unit 6 and prepare for a quiz.
3. Listening: finish watching the videos in Media: Paranormal State


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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Homework

1. Your story about the paranormal: Nuri, Abdulaziz, Benjamin, Jun-Ho, Yumi, Aiko, Adnan, Bander
2. Grammar 6-3: notes + ex.3, 4.
3. Reading and Writing: In the News 6-1: parts C, D, E, F.



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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Homework

1. Reading & Writing 6-1: do some research on one of the topics offered in this section, write an essay about it and be prepared to present it in class.
2. Grammar 6-1: read the notes and do ex.#2, 3.
3. Finish the sentence describing a picture that you chose on the Internet (Nuri, Paulo,Benjamin, Aiko)
4. Reading and Writing: In The News 6-1: parts A, B, C.


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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Homework

1. Do ex. 3, 4 in the last quiz
2. Finish studying the vocabulary to Unit 6 and do vocab. ex.1


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Friday, August 3, 2012

Homework

1. Finish doing Reading 5-2 In the News: parts, D, E, F + summary of the text (orally)
2. Do some research on the following questions and make a small presentation about social media.  Here are some questions to start you off, however, you can expand on any of the issues as well.

1.                  1.    What social media are used in your country?  Rank them in order of popularity.
2.     How many people use them?  What is the percentage of the population?
3.     When did they start to be used?
4.     Have there been any scandals, controversies, etc. with any of them?
5.     Who has the most Twitter followers?  Explain who these people are.


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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Homework

1. Finish making sentences to to the vocab. role plays
2. In the News 5-2: parts A, B, C.
3. Review all the vocabulary and grammar notes to Unit 5.


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Homework

Reading and Writing: In the News 5-1: parts B, C, D, E + summary of the text (orally)


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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

1. Do grammar 5-1, ex.#4, 5.
2. Grammar 5-2: Read the notes and do ex.5-2, #2.
3. Listening 5-1 Savetheinternet.com

Net Neutrality



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Monday, July 30, 2012

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 4-3: notes + ex.4-3 #3 Articles
2. Grammar Review: Ex.1, 2, 3
3. #40: She loves Her Son: read, listen, summarize, questions:
http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s040.htm


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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 4-2 Notes + ex.4-2, #3
2. Writing 4-1 Shopping Differences: write a story and prepare to tell it in class.
3. She Loves Her Son (#40): read, listen, summarize, make questions:
http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s040.htm


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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar Notes 4-1: read + Grammar ex.4-1, #3, 4.
2. Talking to someone about a sweater: change 3 things in this dialogue using new vocabulary:
http://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/shop/1shop01.htm and practice this dialogue with your partner.
3. Listen to the first 3 dialogues and be prepared to write a dictation on one of them:
http://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/shop/1shop14.htm
4. Learn the new vocabulary to Unit 4.



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Monday, July 23, 2012

Friday, July 20, 2012

Homework

1. Writing 3-2: Halloween: Read the story and finish it. Make questions to it. Summarize it.
2. http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s005.htm: Read, listen, make questions, summarize.


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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Homework

1. Wrting 3-1: My fears (describe your fears.  Write, do not type)
2. Review all grammar to Unit 3 and get ready for a quiz.
3. # 5: Shopping for Bargains: read, listen, summarize, make questions:
http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s005.htm


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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar Notes 3-2 + Grammar 3-2 ex.#3, 3
2. Listening: 3-1
3. http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s005.htm: read, listen, summarize, questions
4. Write a story that starts with ANY words in Speaking 3-2 Past Storytelling, using the Past Simple and Past Continuous tenses and prepare to narrate it in class.


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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Monday, July 16, 2012

Homework

1. Do ex. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 (last quiz)
2. #4: Grab your Umbrellas: read, listen, questions, summarize


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Friday, July 13, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar: Unit Grammar Review: ex. 1, 2, 3
2. Listening 2-2, Part 1 +ex.
3. #3 The Yardman: read, listen, summarize, make questions
http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s003.htm


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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Homework

1. A Haircut: be prepared for a dictation
2. Review all the vocabulary and grammar to Unit 2 and be prepared for a dictation
    and a quiz. Also, review question formation in different tenses.
3. Listening 2-2 The First Date
 


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Wednesday, July 11, 2012


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1. #2 Haircut: read, listen, make questions,
2. Grammar 2-2: notes + ex.#3
3. Questions to part 1: reading 
4. Part 2: reading





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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

1. Writing 2-1: Morning Routine
2. Vocabulary picture exercise.
3. Learn the new vocab.
4. Read Grammar Notes 2-1.


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Monday, June 11, 2012

homework SMRT English 120


1. Study grammar notes 11-1 and watch the video
2. Do Grammar 11-1, ex.3, 4, 5
3. Describe your favourite celebrity and say why you like him/her.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012


Sleep is a valuable health time:
·         old and worn out cells are replaced
·         your brain processes and catalogues new info
·         Your body calms disease triggering inflammation.
For best results, go to bed by 11 PM, sleep 7-9 hours or until you awaken naturally.
Because, also, in addition, besides, furthermore, so, therefore, consequently



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Friday, March 16, 2012

Homework

1. Those who did not hand in their writing assignment, please do it on Monday.
2. In the News 11-1 (do all the parts)

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Homework

1. In the News 11-1 (parts 1-5)
2. Get ready for a quiz (review grammar 11-1, 11-2 and the vocabulary to Unit 11)
3. Listening 11-3: History of video games, English in music

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

1. Grammar Notes 11-2: read + ex.1
2. Reading and Writing: Unit 11 essay: write (due: Friday)
3. Read 11-1 Career Gamers (the first 2 pages) and answer questions 1-3

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar Notes 11-1: read + ex.3
2. Media 11-1 Gaming To Re-Engage Boys...: make up sentence with the target vocabulary (19 words)
3. In the News 11-1: read the first 2 pages of the text.

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 10-3: ex. 1 (finish) + ex.2
2. In the News 10-2: parts B, D, E.
3. Write an essay: What I could do to make some positive changes in my country (either political or economic, or both). Due: Monday

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 10-2: read the notes and do ex.1,2
2. In the News 10-1: do all the parts + summary of the text.
3. Listening 10-2: Setting Global Priorities.

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 10-1: read the notes and do ex.1,2
2. Listening: 10-2
3. In the News 10-2: parts A-F. Also, summarize the text (orally)

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Monday, March 5, 2012

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Homework

1. Write an essay on any topic elated to food, health and nutrition using the vocabulary to Unit 9.
2. Grammar 9-2, ex.3, 4.
3. In the News 9-2 (Parts A-F)
3. Finish watching the video (Media: Supersize Me) and summarize it.

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 9-2: read the notes and do ex. 1, 2.
2. In the News: read again and do all the parts.
3. Write an essay on any topic elated to food, health and nutrition using the vocabulary to Unit 9.
Due: this Friday, March 2, 2012.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Homework

1. Read Grammar notes to Grammar 9-1 + ex.1, 2.
2. Read In The News 9-1 and do parts 3, 4, 5

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Homework

1.Video#3: finish the story
2. Video#4: watch + story
3. Study the vocabulary to Unit 9 and do Ex.1 in Vocabulary 9-1.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Homework

1. Finish In the News 8-1 (all the parts)
2. Listening: watch the video about Rubin Carter and do the ex. that follows it.
3. (for those who did not hand in their essays): Unit 8 Essay

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Homework

1. Reading and Writing: In the News 8-1 (all the parts)
2. Unit 8 Essay. Due: Friday.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 8-1: Read the notes and do ex. #1, 2 in Grammar 8-1.
2. Listen to 8-1 English in Music: Bob Marley "I Shot The Sheriff".

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Friday, February 17, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 7-4, ex.# 1,2
2. Review all grammar notes to Unit 7: G7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4 and study for a quiz.
3. For Alka and Saori only: summarize the article about finding a date.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Homework

1. Read Grammar Notes 7-2 and do ex. 1, 2, 3
2. Read In the News 7-1 and do all the parts (A to G)
3. Remember the deadline for your essay about the reasons for learning English (due: Friday)

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Homework

1. Read Grammar notes 7-1 and do ex. 1, 2.
2. Listen: Media, English Mania and do all the exercises that follow.
3. Describe the reasons for learning English (essay; due: Friday)

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012

Homework

1. Writing: same as for today for all except Saori.
2. Grammar 6-3: story discussion.

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Homework

1. Study for a quiz: review all grammar notes about relative clauses and do ex.3 and 4 (Grammar 6-2)
2. Describe a situation in which you or someone you know experienced something paranormal (15-180 words). Due: Monday

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar Notes 6-2: read
2. Grammar 6-2, ex. B#1, 2, 3
3. Finish watching the video about Loch Ness
4. In the News 6-2: do all the parts - A - G

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Homework

1. Read grammar notes to Grammar 6-1 + Grammar 6-1, ex.2
2. Vocabulary: ex.#2
3. Listening: 6-2 Reality TV Paranormal State
4. Prepare a story on one of the topics in Reading and Writing Unit 6 Essay and present it in class.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Homework

1. Listening: Media: The Social Media Revolution (do all the parts)
2. Make up sentences with the words in Part 2 of the Social Media Revolution.

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Friday, February 3, 2012

Homework

1. In the News 5-1, Part H: think of the ideas.
2. In the News 5-2: do all the parts.
3. Write an essay: Digital Technology: a Blessing or a Curse? (bring on Monday)

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Homework

1. Read grammar notes 5-1 + ex.5-1, #3
2. Listening: Media 5-1 Net Neutrality
3. In the News 5-1: finish parts E, F, G.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Homework

1. Do Vocabulary ex.#2, #3.
2. Listening: Media 5-1: Savetheinternet.com: Net Neutrality + exercises that follow.
3. Read In the News 5-1 (parts A, B, C, D)

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Homework

1. Do all the parts of In the News 4-2 if you have not done them.
2. Study for a quiz to Unit 4 (review all grammar and vocabulary)
3. Those who did not hand in their writing assignments to Unit 4, please do so.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Homework

1. Watch the documentary about North Korea and be prepared to express your opinion.
2. In the News 4-1 and 4-2: do all the parts and be prepared to give good answers to all the questions.
3.Writing: Describe some problems in your country and ways to solve them.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Homework

1. In the News 4-2 (do all the parts)
2. Listening 4-3: Comedy Ali G.: Listen and do all the exercises preceding and following the recording.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Homework

1. In the News 4-1: read and do all the 8 parts.
2. Describe some political problems in your country and ways to solve them. Use discourse markers in your essay (e.g. to begin with, next, in my opinion, etc.)
3. Read the grammar notes (4-1).

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Homework

1. Finish reading the article Beyond 2020 and be prepared to express your opinion about it.
2. Think about good answers to the questions in Speaking (Unit Introduction)

Friday, January 20, 2012

1. Read the first 10 paragraphs of the article Beyond 2020 (Presentation Transcript) and be prepared for discussion.
2. For those who did not hand in their writing assignment: bring it on Monday.
3. The following students should prepare their dialogue:

Naoki - Anastasia (#2)
Gustavo - Edian (#6)

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Homework

1. Read Controlled Composition 3-1 and describe a traditional festival in your country, saying where it takes place, why and how it is celebrated (120 - 180 words).
2. Grammar 3-3, #3.
3. Get ready for a quiz tomorrow: review all the grammar and vocabulary to Unit3.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Homework

1. Read the text in Controlled Composition 3-1 and write about a traditional festival in your country, explaining where it happens, why and how it is celebrated. Give some 2-3 details.
2. Read In the News 3-1 and do parts 1, 2, 3.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Homework

1. Grammar 3-1, Quantifiers, Ex.#3
2. Vocabulary ex. #3-2
3. Listening: 3-2 Comedy That 70s, Part 1 + the exercise that follows the recording.

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Monday, January 16, 2012

Homework

1. Finish doing parts2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of In the News. Practice Part 6 with your partner.
2. For those who did not turn in their writing assignments, please do it for tomorrow.
3. For Pedro 1 and Pedro 2 only: How Coming Late Helps Me Improve My English.

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Homework

1. Study for the quiz: review grammar, vocabulary, etc. to Unit 2.
2. Write an essay on: My Dream Job (present your arguments in a logical way using appropriate conjunctions)

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

1. Finish watching grammar video 2-2 Decisions, Arrangements...
2. Grammar 2-2 Decisions, Arrangements... ex.1
3. Reading & Writing: In the News 2-1 Summer Camp for Entrepreneurs (do all the 6 parts)

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

1. Listen to Comedy, Parts 1, 2 (if you did not do it for yesterday)
2. Reading and Writing: Controlled Composition 2-2
3. Vocabulary ex. #2
4. Finish ex.2, p.4 (a paper handout)

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

1. Review today's quiz carefully and prepare your questions.
2. Speaking: Unit 2 Work, Intro: S1 and S2 (think about the answers to these questions)
3. Listening: Media, Comedy The Office, Parts 1 and 2.
4. Reading and Writing: Unit 2 Essay Controlled Composition 2-2 (you will be asked to present it orally in class)

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Friday, January 6, 2012

1. Watch and listen to 1-2 Comedy Arrested Development + comprehension questions that follow.
2. Read In the News 1-2 and do Part 1 and Part 2.

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

1. Do In the News 1-1 (finish questions c, d, e: prepare your arguments)
2. Do all the exercises that follow In The News 1-1 (read the article and answer the questions)
3. Listen to 1-1 Elllo "Big Family" and do all the exercises to it.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

1. Do ex. 1-3 (grammar)
2. Write Unit 1 Essay and be prepared to present it in class.
3. Read In the News 1-1 and think about the issues brought up in it.
4. (for Fawaz only) Write a short essay: How To Find a Parking Spot in Vancouver Without Coming Late to School.

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