Friday, December 11, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 2 sentences with idioms 31
2. Presentations: Tomoka and Sakurako only


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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Watch the video again and answer the questions.
2. Idioms 31: ex.1, 2 (shared: Idioms2833)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 8-3: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Writing 8-1: notes + ex
3. Reading: In the News 8-2: parts 4, 5, 6


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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 2 sentences with any idioms in Idioms #30
2. Presentation on a paranormal phenomenon (5- 1- min long)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 8-2: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: In the News 8-2: parts 1, 2, 3


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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 30: ex. 1, 2
2. Prepare a 5-min long presentation about a paranormal phenomenon experienced either by you or someone else.  Due: Thursday, Dec 10, 2015

SMRT125
1. Grammar 8-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
2. Vocabulary ex.2

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Monday, December 7, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 2 sentences with any idioms in Idioms 29.
2. Answer the remaining questions (3-10) about the Buddha boy.

SMRT125
1. Describe each type of learning style (Learning Styles - shared)
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 8


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Friday, December 4, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 29: ex. 1, 2.

SMRT125
1. Prepare for a quiz to Unit 7
2. Handwritten essay: What are your weak and strong points as a language learner?


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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 2 sentences with any idioms in Idioms #28.

SMRt 125
1. Listening 7-2: listen again, read the tapescript and answer questions 5-10 in ex.2, Media 7-2.


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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.1, 2 in Idioms #28, Idioms2833 (shared)
2. What is your favourite invention and why?

SMRT125
1. Grammar 7-2: ex.2, 3, 4 + notes
2. Grammar 7-3, 7-4: notes + ex. 1 in Grammar 7-4
3.  Reading In the News 7-1: parts 4, 5, 6


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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 1 sentence with any idiom in Idioms 27
2. Study the vocabulary in GreenerWorldQns2 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 7-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Media 7-1 English Mania: listen again + ex.


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Monday, November 30, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 27: ex.1, 2
2. Think about the environmental problems in your country and what is being done to solve them.

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 7

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Friday, November 27, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Watch Video 2 (about deforestation in the Amazon) and answer the questions about it.
2. 1 sentence with idioms #26.

SMRT125
1. Handwritten essay: Describe a paranormal experience that happened either to you or someone you know.
2. Reading: In the News 6-2: all parts
3. Grammar 6-4: notes + ex.2


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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. 1, 2, Idioms#26.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-3: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
2. Reading: In the News 6-2: parts 1, 2, 3.



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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 1 sentence with an idiom in Idioms#25

SMRT125
1. Watch the video again and answer the questions (ignore the first file DivineMatrixQns1; use the second file with the same name)
2. Grammar 6-2: notes + ex.2, 3
3. Reading: In the News 6-1: parts 1, 2, 3.


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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Prepare current events
2. Idioms 25: ex.1, 2

SMRT125/130
1. Grammar 6-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Vocabulary exercise 2.
3. Writing 6-1: notes + ex.

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Monday, November 23, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Think about the following:
Which of the speakers talking about death penalty do you agree with and why?
2. Make up 1 sentence with any idiom in Idioms #24.

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 5-2: parts 3, 4, 5
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 6


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Friday, November 20, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. 1, 2, Idioms 24

SMRT125
1. Hand-written essay: Is the Internet Good or Bad?  Why?
2. Part C, D, PreQuiz (shared)
3. Reading 5-2: In the News 5-2: parts 1, 2.


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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up one sentence with any idiom, Idioms 23
2. Presentation: Tibet as seen by Koreans; Alexandra David Neel (Hyun-gwan only)

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 5-1: parts 4, 5, 6
2. Grammar 5-3: ex.2 + notes


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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 23: ex. 1, 2
2. Presentation on any topic you're passionate about (Vladislav and Zilai only)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 5-1: ex.3
2. Grammar 5-2: notes + ex.2
3. Vocabulary ex.2


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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Watch video 1 again and answer the questions.
2. Choose ANY topic you are passionate about and make a 5-minute presentation on it.  The list of possible topic ideas is in 3-2 Persuasive Presentations, Exercise, Presentation Prompts.
3. 1 sentence with any idiom in Idioms 22.


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Monday, November 16, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 22: ex.1, 2
2. In Use of English 3-1, read about persuasive presentations.

SMRT125
1. Finish all parts in Reading 4-2.
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 5.


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Friday, November 13, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. GrDictSpMovieStudents (shared): read + questions
2. Idioms 21: 1 sentence

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 4-2: parts 1, 2.
2. Reading: In the News 4-1: finish all parts.
3. Grammar 4-3: ex. 1, 2.

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Watch the video again https://ed.ted.com/lessons/urbanization-and-the-future-of-cities-vance-kite
and answer the questions.
2. Idioms 21: ex.1, 2.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 4-2: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: In the News 4-1: finish all parts.


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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 1 sentence with any idiom in Idioms #20.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 4-1: notes + ex.2
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Reading: In the News 4-1: parts 1, 2


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Monday, November 9, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Think about the following: How would you improve your neighbourhood if you were in a position of power?
2. Ex.1, 2, Idioms #20

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 4.


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Friday, November 6, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 19: make one sentence with your favourite idiom.
2. What would you do if you were in a position of power to help fight homelessness?
(thinks about several things and support them with examples)

SMRT125
1. Do all the exercises in PreQuiz (shared)
2. Prepare for a quiz.


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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms #19: ex.1, 2

SMRT125
1. Grammar 3-3: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Writing 3-3: notes + ex.
3. Reading: In the News 3-1: parts 1, 2
4. Hand-written essay Describe a popular holiday in your country and how you celebrate it.
Due: Monday, Nov, 9.


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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up one sentence with any idiom, Idioms #18.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 3-2: notes + ex.2
2. Writing 3-1: read the notes + ex.
3. Make up 4 sentences with any new words using the following linking devices: despite, even so, although, however.


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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms #18: ex.1, 2

SMRT125
1. Finish the article How I Flew To Brazil.
2. Grammar 3-1: notes + ex.2.
3. Vocabulary ex.2.


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Monday, November 2, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 1 sentence with any idiom in Idioms #17
2.  Compare and contrast two pics in Floors (shared)

SMRT125
1. A dialogue between a husband and wife about the husband being an extreme employee.
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 3.


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Friday, October 30, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.1, 2, Idioms #17

SMRT125
1. A dialogue between a husband and wife about the husband being an extreme employee.
2. Prepare for a quiz to Unit 2.


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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Presentation on an art-related topic.
2. Make up a sentence with any idiom in Idioms #16.
3. Read Use of English 1-1 about how to express misunderstanding and confusion.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 2-3: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: In the News 2-1: parts 3, 4, 5.
3. Hand-written essay: Teenagers Should Be Encouraged To Find Part-Time Jobs.  Do You Agree?
    Due: Monday


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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Read the notes on Personal Presentations, Speaking 1-2 + presentation prompts.
2. Prepare a 5-min. long presentation on one of the following: dancer, composer, singer, poet, sculptor, etc., saying what helped this person to become successful. Due: this Friday.
3. Dialogue: Parent - child (about tap dancing)
4. Idioms 16: ex.1, 2, Idioms1621 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 2-2: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Reading: In the News 2-1: parts 1, 2.
3. Vocabulary ex.2



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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 1 sentence with "your' idiom, Idioms #15, Idioms 1025.
2. Fill in the gaps with one of the expressions in the box, WatercolourOilGapped.

SMRT 125
1. Grammar 2-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Answer the questions to Media 2-1: Bad Jobs
3. Vocabulary ex.1 (sentences 11-20)


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Monday, October 26, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Find two pieces of art (e.g. paintings, photographs, etc.) and compare and contrast them.
2. Ex. 1, 2, Idioms #15, Idioms1015.

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 2-2: parts 2 - 5
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 2.


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Friday, October 23, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make one sentence with the idioms you were given, Idioms #14, Idioms1015.
2. Finish watching the video in Media 1-1 + questions about it.

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 1-1: parts 5, 6, 7.
2. Reading 1-2: In the News 1-2:parts 1, 2.



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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Dialogue StayHealthyGapped: add a few things + act out
2. Ex.1, 2, Idioms #14, Idioms1015

SMRT125
1. Grammar 1-3: notes + ex.3.
2. Reading 1-1: do all the parts
3. Essay: It is good to be in a common-law relationship before getting married.  Do you agree?
(Due: Monday, 26 October)


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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up sentences with Idioms #13, Idioms1015.
2. Act out the dialogue FamousInventorsDialogue.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 1-1: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Vocabulary ex.1


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Monday, October 19, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1.  Ex. 1, 2, Idioms #13, Idioms1015 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 12-2: do all parts.
2.. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 1.


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Friday, October 16, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with Idioms #12.

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 12-2: do all parts.


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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Finish listening to Neurogenesis (we left off at minute 5:05) + questions about the presentation.
2. Ex. 1, 2, Idioms #12

SMRT125
1. Dialogue in Reading1Dialogue: finish, learn your lines, and act it out.
2. Grammar 12-2: notes + ex.1, 2, 3.
3. Grammar 12-3: notes.



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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up sentences with the idiomatic expressions in Ex. 2, CausesOfStressQns (shared).

SMRT125
1. Grammar 12-1: notes + ex. 1 (sentences 11-20)
2. Vocabulary ex.2 (5 sentences only)
3. Reading: In the News 12-1: parts 1, 2.


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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any idioms #11, Idioms1015
2. Ex. Focus on Vocabulary 2 Idiomatic Expressions, CausesOfStress


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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms #11: ex.1, 2, Idioms1015 (shared)
2. Describe the most recent stressful situation and how you dealt with it.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 11-3: notes + ex.2, 3, 4
2. Reading: In the News 11-2: parts 1, 2


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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up with any 5 idioms in Idioms#10.
2. Discuss the questions in ex.1, 2, StressPics, with your partner.

SMRT125
1. Listen to 11-1 TED - Gaming to Reengage Boys' Learning again and answer the questions.
2. Answer the questions about the video in TEDBoysQns (shared)
3. Grammar 11-2: notes + ex.2
4. Vocabulary ex.2


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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Homework


LS125/130
1. Idioms #10: ex.1, 2, Idioms1015 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 11-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
2. Vocabulary ex.1


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Friday, October 2, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ask your partner the questions in Over to you, SouthernStyleGapped, and report his answers to class.
2. Idioms #9: ex.1, 2: Idioms49.

SMRT125
1. Get ready for a quiz: review all grammar and vocabulary to unit 10.
2. Reading: In the News 10-2: finish all parts.


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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Match the money proverbs with their meanings.  Choose one proverb about money and describe a situation where you can use it.
2. Make up 5 sentences with any idioms #8, Idioms49.

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 1-2: parts 1, 2
2. Grammar 10-3: notes + ex.2


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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Vocabulary ex. WastingMoneyGapped.
2. Think about the questions in Over to you, WastingMoneyGapped.
3. Ex. 1, 2, Idioms #8, Idioms 49.

SMRT125
1. Listening: answer the questions about Green Peace.
2. Grammar 10-2: notes + ex.2
3. Reading: In the News 10-1: parts 1, 2.


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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any idioms in Idioms #7, Idioms 49.
2. Vocabulary ex. in TimeWastingGapped (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 10-1: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Vocabulary ex. 1, 2


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Monday, September 28, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.1, 2, Idioms #7, Idioms49.
2. Think about this question:
How and why do people become addicts?

SMRT125
1. Reading: Parts 5, 6, 7 of In the News 9-2.
2. Start learning the vocabulary to unit 10.


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Friday, September 25, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with Idioms #6.
2. Do ex. 1, 2 in VocabExAnimals (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 9-4: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: In the News 9-2: parts 1, 2.
3. Hand-written essay: What should you do to stay healthy?


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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. 1, 2 in Idioms #6, Idioms49.

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 9-1: finish all parts
2. Grammar 9-3: notes + ex.1, 2, 3, 4.


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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any idioms in Idioms #5, Idioms49.
2. Make up a story about the video:
Cougar vs Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yq3-1aqc6w 

SMRT125
1. Grammar 9-2: notes + ex.2, 3, 4, 5.
2. Reading: In the News 9-1: parts 1, 2.


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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up a story about the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ISzf2pryI
2. Ex.1, 2 in Idioms#5, Idioms49.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 9-1: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Vocabulary ex.2.


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Monday, September 21, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Describe a situation when you shot yourself in the foot.
2. Make up 5 sentences with Idioms #4, Idioms49.
3.  "Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared for the greatest fool may ask more than the wise man can answer."
(Charles Caleb Colton)
Do you agree with this quotation?

SMRT125
1. Parts IV, V, In the News 8-2.
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 9.

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Friday, September 18, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ask your partner the questions in Over to you, LearningEhGapped, and report them to class.
2. Unit 4: ex.1, 2, Idioms49 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Reading 8-2: Finish all parts.
2. Grammar 8-3: notes + ex. 2, 3.
3. Writing 8-2: notes + ex.


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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in UnexpectedEvLStudents.

SMRT125
1. Reading 8-2: Finish all parts.
2. Grammar 8-3: notes + ex. 2, 3.
3. Writing 8-2: notes + ex.


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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Do the ex. on the phrasal verbs that we analyzed in class, UnexpectedEvPhrasals (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 8-2: notes + ex.2.
2. Writing 8-1: notes + ex.2.
3. Reading 8-2: parts 1, 2.


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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Listen to the interview with Patrick Moore again (GrnPeaceHoaxQns) and answer the questions.
2. Make up 7 sentences with the weather idioms in ex.2, p.32, WeatherNmoodStudents.


SMRT125
1. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Grammar 8-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.

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Monday, September 14, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals12Students.
2. Make up 3 sentences with idioms #3.
3. Ex. 2, p.32, WeatherNmoodStudents (shared)

SMRT125
1. Act out the dialogue BenefitsLgeLearningDialogue (shared)
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 8.


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Friday, September 4, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. 1 in MixedPhrasals12 (shared)
2. Make up 3 sentences with any idioms in Unit 3 Idioms123.
2. Go to the office and ask Igor for class change.  Our LS125/130 is going to be merged with another class for next week. On September 14,  things will get back to normal.


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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Answer the questions in LessStuffQns.  The link:
http://www.ted.com/playlists/4/what_makes_you_happy?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2015-05-16&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=playlist_button
2. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals13.
3. Ex. 1, 2 in Unit 3, Idioms123.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-3: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
2. Writing 6-1: notes + ex (sentences 5-10)
3. Reading: In the News 6-2: parts 1, 2.


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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up a dialogue about a serious environmental problem in your country/home town and ways to solve it.  Practice the dialogue with your partner.
2. Make up 3 sentences with any idioms in Lesson #2, Idioms123.
3. Ex. in MixedPhrasals13Students (the new file has been shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-2: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Practice the dialogue about Nessie and act it out with your partner.


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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.1 in MixedPhrasals13Students (shared)
2. Ex. 1, 2 in Idioms123 (shared)
3. Think about the answer to this question: If Earth could talk, what do you think it would tell humans?

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-1: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Questions about Bigfoot.


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Monday, August 31, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in ex. 6, AdvPhrasals24.
2. Make up 3 sentences with any idioms in Idioms123.
3. Listen to the lecture about identity again and answer questions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, IdentityTEDQns (shared):

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 6.
2. Make up 5 sentences with any new words using the following linking devices:
although, while, despite, even so, in contrast.

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Friday, August 28, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. 6 in AdvPhrasals24.
2. Ex.1, 2 in Lesson 1, Idioms123 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Prepare for a quiz to Unit 5: review all grammar and vocabulary.
2. Writing 5-2: read the notes + ex. (write a handwritten summary of each paragraph  using paraphrase).


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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in Ex.5, AdvPhrasals24.

SMRT125
1. Ex.1, 2, 3 in 123Students (shared)
2. Reading: In the News 5-2: parts 1, 2.
3. Writing 5-1: part 2 ex.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. 5 in AdvPhrasals24.

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News: finish all parts
2. Grammar 5-2: notes + ex.2
3. Grammar 5-3: notes + ex.1


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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in ex.4, AdvPhrasals24 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 5-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
2. Vocabulary ex. 2
3.  Reading: 5-1: In the News 5-1: parts 1, 2


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Friday, August 21, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with the phrasal verbs in ex.3 AdvPhrasals24.
2. Learn the dialogue between an expert on detecting lies and a police officer (SpottingALiarQns - shared)

SMRT125
1. Hand-written essay: describe some political problems in your country and ways to solve them.
2. Reading: In the News 4-2: parts 1, 2


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Thursday, August 20, 2015

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in ex.1 and 2.
2. Ex.V in LyingSTudents1 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 4-1: parts 1, 2
2. Grammar 4-2: notes + ex.2
3. Make 5 sentences with any new vocabulary using the following linking devices: although, despite, therefore, however, because
4. Media: Listening 4-1: Listen to parts 1, 2 3 about North Korea and answer the questions in part 3 exercise



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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Read the transcript Raising (shared) and finish answering questions 8-13 in RaisingSuccessChildrenStudents (shared)
2. Ex. 2 in AdvPhrasals24 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 4-1: notes + ex.2
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Read the article in CorruptionIndexStudents (shared) + questions


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Monday, August 17, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. 1 in AdvPhrasals24 (shared); study the phrasal verbs for this exercise.

SMRT125
1. Do the speaking test prior to Friday.
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 4.



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Friday, August 14, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs with bring (BringPhrasals - shared)
2. Ex.IV, V in Hyperparenting (shared)

SMRT125
1. Handwritten essay: Describe a popular holiday or festival in your country.
2. Ex. in Quantifiers1Students (shared)
3. Prepare for a quiz to Unit 3.


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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. on phrasal verbs with bring (BringPhrasals - shared)
2. Finish listening to the lecture about emotional hygiene (the link is in EmotionalHygieneStudents  - shared) + questions.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 3-3: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Reading: In the News 3-1: parts 1, 2.


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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in Ex. 6, Phrasals23Ex (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 3-2: notes + ex.2
2. Writing 3-1: notes + ex. (sentences 6-10)


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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.V in EQNorthStarQns (shared)
2. Describe a situation when you were one of the following:
angry/frustrated/resentful/sad
3. Ex. 6 in Phrasals23Ex (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 3-1: notes + ex.2
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Ex.5, p.63 in HowIFlewToBrazil (shared)



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Monday, August 10, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with the phrasal verbs in Ex.5, Phrasals23Ex.
2. Make up 2 sentences with any collocations we studied today (CollocationsStudents - shared)

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 2-2: parts 1, 2.
2. Start studying the vocabulary to Unit 3.


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Friday, August 7, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Using language of speculation, describe any two pictures in files PicsP223 and PicsRelationships (shared).
2. Ex.5 in PhrasalVerbs23Ex.

SMRT125
1. Finish doing all the parts in Reading 2-1 In the News 2-1 + oral summary of the text.
2. Grammar 2-3: notes + ex.2


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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with the phrasal verbs in ex. 4, Phrasals23Ex (shared)
2. Describe a day when several things went wrong (orally)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 2-2: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Writing 2-1: notes + ex.2
3. Writing 2-2: notes + ex.1
4. Reading: In the News 2-1: parts 1, 2.


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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.4 in Phrasals23Ex (shared).  The meanings of the phrasal verbs are in Phrasals23Definitions (shared)
2. Make up a dialogue between two friends about dating tips.

SMRT125
1. Vocabulary ex.1 (sentences 11-20)
2. Grammar 2-1: notes + ex.2, 3.
3. Writing 2-1:  notes + ex.2
4. Finish the ex. (joining sentences) in ContComp22Tina (shared)

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any dating vocabulary in DatingRomanceQns (shared)
2. Study the literary devices in ShakespeareDatingQns (shared)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 2.


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Friday, July 31, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in ex.3, Phrasals23Ex. (shared)
2. Hyein only: make a presentation on the following topic:
Dating Traditions in Different Countries (5-10 minutes)

SMRT125
1. Handwritten essay: Is it better to be married or stay single?  Why?
2. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 1


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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Finish answering the questions in MarriageQnsTED1 (shared)
2. Ex.3 in Phrasals23Ex (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 1-3: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Reading: In the News 1-2: parts 1, 2
3. Role play about getting married (Alejandra, Lily, Brenda, Sheng, Andrea, Jung-Ho only)


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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1.Make up a dialogue between a parent and an adult child about marriage (a parent is trying to convince the child to get married, but the child is opposed to the idea.  Each party has to give strong arguments to support their opinion)
2. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in ex. 2, Phrasals23Ex (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 1-2: notes + ex.2
2. Writing 1-1: notes + ex. (sentences 7- 10)
3. Reading 1-1: In the News 1-1: parts 1, 2


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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Read the notes about debate topics and structure in Use of English 6-2 and watch the video.
2. Ex.2 in Phrasals23Ex (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 1-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Vocabulary ex.1 (sentences 11-20)
3. Vocabulary ex. 2


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Monday, July 27, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in ex.1 (Phrasals23Ex - shared)
2. Read the notes in Use of English 6-1, Debate
3. Choose ONE topic in the ex. in Use of English 6-1 and give a strong and a weak reason for your opinion.

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 1 + ex.1


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Friday, July 24, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.1 in Phrasals23Ex (shared).  The phrasal verbs that you need for this exercise are in Phrasals23Definitions (shared)

SMRT125
The same as it was for Friday:
1. Mini-dialogue: Interviewing a celeb using some of the following "fillers" (so, actually, anyway, I'm afraid, on the whole, apparently, let me see now, you see)
2. Grammar 12-4: notes + sentences 11-20
3. Grammar 12-5: sentences 7-12
4. Reading: In the News 12-2: parts 1, 2
5. Get ready for a test to Unit 12: review all grammar and vocabulary


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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Prepare a piece of interesting news to tell the class (orally)
2. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals11 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Mini-dialogue: Interviewing a celeb using some of the following "fillers" (so, actually, anyway, I'm afraid, on the whole, apparently, let me see now, you see)
2. Grammar 12-4: notes + sentences 11-20
3. Grammar 12-5: sentences 7-12
4. Reading: In the News 12-2: parts 1, 2


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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Watch the video about the divine matrix again (the link is in DivineMatrixQns - shared) and answer the questions.
2. Ex. in MixedPhrasals11 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 12-1: finish all parts + oral summary of the article.
2. Grammar 12-2: notes + ex.2, 3
3. Grammar 12-3: notes + ex.1


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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals10 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 12-1: notes + ex.1 (sentences 11-20)
2. Make up 5 sentences with any new vocabulary using the following connectors: although, despite, even so, however, therefore
3. Reading: In the News 12-1: parts 1, 2


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Monday, July 20, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. in MixedPhrasals10 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 12 + ex.1


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Friday, July 17, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Answer the questions to the lecture about green consumerism (GreenerWorldQns(2) - shared)
2. Make up 3 sentences about the environment using the vocabulary in GreenerWorldQns(2)
3. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal words in MixedPhrasals9Students (shared)

SMRT125
1. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 11.



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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up a dialogue about environmental problems in your country and practice it with your partner.
2. Ex. in MixedPhrasals9Students (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 11-3: notes + ex.2,3
2. Reading: In the News 11-2: parts 1, 2
3. Writing 11-1: read the notes and write a handwritten essay on the following topic:
Is Playing Video Games Good or Bad?   (Due: Monday)

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Finish the dialogue based on the listening exercise in CellPhKidsGapped (shared), learn your lines and act out the dialogue with your partner.
2. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals8 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 11-2: notes + ex.2
2. Make up 5 sentences with any new words using the following connectors: although, despite, nevertheless, moreover, in addition
3. Dialogue in Reading1BasedRoleplay (shared): finish the dialogue, learn your lines and practice the dialogue with your partner.


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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. in MixedPhrasals8Students (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 11-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Listening: Media 11-2 + ex. in part 6


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Monday, July 13, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with the phrasal verb Put.

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 11 + ex.1


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Friday, July 10, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up a dialogue based on the listening exercise in MoneyInternetGapped (shared)
2. Ex. on phrasal verbs with Put (in PutStudents - shared)

SMRT125/130
1. Essay: Describe the most serious environmental problem and ways to solve it.
2. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 10: review all the grammar and vocabulary


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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with the phrasal verb Take.
2. Ana Sanchez only: presentation on GM food.

SMRT125
1. Writing 10-1: notes + Ex.1 1 (part 2)
2. Writing 10-2: notes + ex. 1 (part 1)
3. Reading: In the News 10-2: parts 1, 2
4. Grammar 10-3: ex.2

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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. on phrasal verb Take (TakeStudents - shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 10-2: notes + ex.2
2. Writing 10-1: notes + ex.
3. Reading: In the News 10-1: parts 2, 3
4. Listening: Media 10-2 Setting Global Priorities: listen again and do the ex.2 in part 3.


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Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Practice the dialogue that you made up in class with your partner and be ready to act it out.
2. Make up 5 sentences with the phrasal verb put.
3. Describe a conflict that you had with someone and how it was resolved (orally)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 9-1: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Make up 5 sentences with any new words using the following linking devices: despite/in spite of, although, yet, therefore, even so.



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Monday, July 6, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Watch the video The Great Dictator Speech again (the link is in GreatDictSpeechQns - shared) and finish filling in gaps 17-20
2. Answer the questions in ex.III and IV in  GreatDictSpeechQns
3. Ex. in PassPhrasalsStudents (shared)

SMRT125
1. 1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 10 + ex.1


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Friday, July 3, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. in ComePhrasals (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 9-3: notes + ex.2, 3, 4
2. Grammar 9-4: notes
3. Reading: In the News 9-2: finish all parts
4. Essay: How to Stay Healthy


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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with the phrasal verb check (PhrasalsCheck - shared)
2. (Edgar only) Presentation about business leaders

SMRT125
1. Grammar 9-2: notes + ex.3, 4
2. Reading: In the News 9-2: parts 1, 2


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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Read the notes in Speaking 2-3 Overcoming Nervousness and Note Taking 2-1 in Use of English
2. Ex. in PhrasalsCheckSt (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 9-1: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: In the News 9-1: parts 1, 2
3. Vocabulary ex. 2, 3


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Monday, June 29, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. in Phrasals6Students (shared)
2. Describe some urban problems in your home town and ways to solve them.

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 9 + ex.1

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Friday, June 19, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals5

SMRT125
1. Do the ex. in ReportedSpeechEx (shared)
2. Prepare for a quiz to unit 7.


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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. in MixedPhrasals5Students (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 7-3, 7-4: notes + ex. 2 in Grammar 7-4
2. Reading: In the News 7-2:parts 1, 2
3. Compares and contrast the pictures in LgeLearingPics (shared)



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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals4 (shared)
2. What do you do to reduce your carbon footprint?
NB: Notice the correction in possible answers to question 6 in ClimateChangeTEDStudents

SMRT125
1. Grammar 7-2: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Reading: In the News 7-1: parts 1, 2


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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. in MixedPhrasals4 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 7-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4
2. Vocabulary ex.3
3. Dialogue BenefitsLgeLearningDialogue (shared)


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Monday, June 15, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals3 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 7 + ex.1


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Friday, June 12, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. in MixedPhrasals3 (shared)
2. Can you think of an occasion when you've been tricked by someone you thought you could trust?

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-4; notes + ex.2
2. Ex. in PerfectParticipleEx3Students (shared)
3. Ex. in PerfectParticiplesStudents (shared)


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Thursday, June 11, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals2
2. How do you respond to criticism?

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-3: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Writing 6-2: notes + ex. (sentences 8, 9 10)
3. Reading: In the News 6-2: parts 1,2


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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Story: Describe a disappointing failure in your life and how it helped you achieve your goal later.
2. Think over the questions that follow the tapescript in SuccessFailureGapped (shared)
3. Ex. in MixedPhrasals2 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Writing 6-1: ex. 1 (sentences 6-10)
2. Grammar 6-2: notes + ex.2, 3
3. Reading: In the News 6-1: finish all parts


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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals1Students (shared)
2. Describe one of your most disappointing failures and how it helped you achieve your goal later

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Reading: In the News 6-1: parts 1, 2


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Monday, June 8, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. in MixedPhrasals1Students (shared)

SMRT125
1. Ex.B in EmployeeTrackingRead (shared)
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 6 + ex.1


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Friday, June 5, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any collocations in ex.1, CollocationsStudents (shared)

SMRT125
1. Writing 5-1: notes + ex.1, part 2
2. Essay: A lot of families have broken up as a result of one of the partners spending too much time on the internet.  So is the internet a blessing or a curse?
3. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 5.


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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Find any picture and describe it using the language of speculation
2. Finish doing ex.1, p.51 in CollocationsStudents (shared)

SMRT125
1. Ex.3, 4, 5 in PpsOrPpcEx123Students (shared)
2. Reading: In the News 5-2: parts 1, 2


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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with any new vocabulary in ex. 1, BlindDateStudents (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 5-3: ex.2
2. Reading: In the News 5-1: finish all parts


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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. on the phrasal verb Look (LookStudents - shared)

SMRT125
1. Vocabulary ex.2
2. Grammar 5-1: notes + ex.2, 3
3. Reading In the News 5-1: parts 1, 2.
4. Dialogue based on the article we read in class


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Monday, June 1, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Continue to practice your listening skills every day by visiting the website eslfast.com
2. Ex. on phrasal verbs with keep (KeepStudents - shared)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 5 + ex.1


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Friday, May 29, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Practice your  listening skills using this website:
http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/
2. Exercise with the phrasal verb Go (GoStudents - shared)


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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. in Get7Students (shared)

SMRT125

1. Grammar 4-3: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: In the News 4-2: parts 1, 2
3. Writing 4-1: ex.1


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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Story: Have you ever been caught in a lie?
2. Ex. in Get4Students (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 4-2: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: read the article Corruption Perception Index (CorruptionIndexStudents - shared) and answer the questions
3. Reading: In the News 4-1: parts 1,2


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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Listen to the recording again and finish filling in the blanks
2. Ex.V Comprehension check in the file RaisingSuccessChildren (shared)
http://www.esl-lab.com/children/childrenrd1.htm.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 4-1: notes +ex.2
2. Listening 4-2: questions 8, 9
3. Listening 4-1, part 1: listen and answer the questions (NorthKoreaPart1 - shared)



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Monday, May 25, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.IV, V in the file Hyperparenting (shared)
2. Ex. in Get3Students (shared)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 4 + ex.1


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Friday, May 22, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Describe a bad situation that happened to you and from which you learned a lesson.
2. Ex. in Get2Students (shared)

SMRT125
1. Essay: Describe an important festival in your country.
2. Grammar 3-3: notes + ex.2, 3
3. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 3.


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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Describe a situation in which you felt angry, resentful, rejected, etc. (Marianne, Hiroki, Luis only). 2. Phrasal Verbs 27: make up 5 sentences with any phrasal verbs in PhrasalVerbs27

SMRT125
1. Grammar 3-2: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: In the News 3-1: finish all parts
3. Vocabulary ex.2


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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.7 in PhrasalVerbs27
2. Watch the video about emotional hygiene again and answer the questions (file EmotionalHygieneStudents - shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 3-1: notes + ex.2
2. Writing 3-1: notes + ex. (sentences 6-10)
3. Reading: In the News 3-1: parts 1, 2


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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.6 PhrasalVerbs27 (shared)
2. Answer questions 12-20 in EIQnsSp (shared)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 3 + ex.1


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Friday, May 15, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Think about the following topic: Is GM food good or bad?  Why?
2. Ex. 5 in PhrasalVerbs27

SMRT125
1. Essay: Teenagers should be encouraged to find a part-time job.  Do you agree?
2. Reading: In the News 2-2: parts 1, 2
3. Review Unit 2 and get ready for a quiz


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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Practice the dialogue Joining the military with your partner
2. Ex.4 in PhrasalVerbs27

SMRT125
1. Grammar 2-3: notes + ex.2
2. Ex. in Wr2ExStudents (shared)
3. Reading In the News 2-1: all parts


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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Listening 6-1: Placement tests: Video 2: watch again and answer the questions
2. Phrasal Verbs 27: ex.3

SMRT125
1. Grammar 2-2: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Reading: In the News 2-1: finish all parts


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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.2 in PhrasalVerbs27 (has been shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 2-1: notes + ex.3
2. Writing 2-1: notes + ex.2
3. Reading: In the News 2-1: parts 1, 2


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Monday, May 11, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Listen to the recording about the divine matrix again and answer the questions
2. Choose a topic which you and your partner disagree on and have a debate (the list of topics is in Speaking 6-1).

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 2 + ex.1


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Friday, May 8, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.1 in PhrasalVerbs27 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 1-2: finish all parts
2. Essay: What are the secrets of a successful marriage?


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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Read the tape script  in SpaceVisitorGapped and answer the questions.
2. Ex.5 in PhrasalVerbs26
3. Jun and Hiroki only: Presentation on The Hidden Messages in Water by Emoto Masaru: Monday, May, 11.

SMRT125
1. Essay: What are the secrets of a successful marriage?
2. Reading: In the News 2-1: parts 4, 5, 6
3. Review Unit 1 and get ready for a quiz



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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Watch the video about the Buddha Boy again and answer the questions about it.
2. Ex.4 in PhrasalVerbs26 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Writing 1-1: ex.1 (sentences 6-10)
2. Grammar 1-2: notes or video + ex.2
3. Reading: In the News 1-1: parts 1,2
4. Vocabulary ex.2


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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. 3 in PhrasalVerbs27 (shared)
2. Make up a dialogue about environmental problems in your country.  What is being done to solve the problem? What is not being done but should be done?

SMRT125
1. Grammar 1-1: notes + ex. 2, 3
2. Vocabulary: ex.1


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Monday, May 4, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up a dialogue about the environmental problems in your country and ways to solve them.  What is being done?  What is NOT being done but should be done?  Use the vocabulary in the file EnvironProblStudents (shared)
2. Ex.3 in PhrasalVerbs26 (shared earlier)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 1+ ex.1


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Friday, May 1, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Media 4-2: Watch Video 1 and Video 2 and answer the questions about each video.

SMRT125
1. Writing 12-1: ex.1 (sentences 6-10)
2. Grammar 12-4: ex.1 (sentences 11-20)
3. Dialogue in the file Reading1Dialogue (shared)
4. Reading: In the News 12-1: parts 1,2


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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Using the linking devices of contrast and concession - on the one hand..., on the other hand, although/even though, even so, but, despite/in spite of, express your opinion on the following:
Has modern technology cluttered up our lives?  Are we bombarded with too much news and info?

SMRT125
1. Prepare for an exit test: review all grammar and vocabulary to Units 9-12 + do the speaking test


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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Phrasal Verbs #26: ex.2
2. The advantages and disadvantages of modern technology (a short oral summary)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 12-2: notes + ex.1, 2, 3.
2. Grammar 12-3: notes
3. Reading: In the News 12-1: finish all parts + oral summary of the text


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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Watch the video about robots again and answer the questions
2. Ex.1 in PhrasalVerbs26 (has been shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 12-1: notes + ex.1 (sentences 11-20)
2. Vocabulary: make up 5 sentences with any new words and using the following linking devices:
although, but, however, despite, even so
3. Reading: In the News 12-1: parts 1, 2


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Monday, April 27, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with MixedPhrasals5
2.  Change a few things in the dialogue about bombing attempts, learn your lines and act out the dialogue.

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 12 + ex.1



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Friday, April 24, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Are you in favour of or opposed to capital punishment?  Why?
2. Ex. in MixedPhrasals5 (shared)

SMRT125/130
1. Reading : In the News 11-2: finish all parts + oral summary of the text
2. Essay What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games?
3. Prepare for a quiz to Unit 11


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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Prepare a short presentation (about 5-8 min.) on any topic on the list in Speaking 3-2
2. Describe a disagreement with someone and how it was resolved

SMRT125
1. Dialogue about pro-gaming (shared)
2. Grammar 11-3: notes + ex.2, 4


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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Listen to the recording The Great Dictator Speech again and answer the questions (shared file: GreatDictatorSpeechStudents)
2. Make up 3 sentences with any idioms #14

SMRT125
1. Grammar 11-2: notes + ex.1, 2
2. Reading 11-1: read the text + answer the questions (orally)



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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Media 3-1 Great Speeches: think about what the men in the pictures have in common and what makes them great.
2. Idioms 14: ex.1, 2

SMRT125
1. Grammar 11-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Vocabulary: continue to study the new vocabulary + ex.1, 2


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Monday, April 20, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 5 sentences with MixedPhrasals4
2. Make up a dialogue about what place you/your partner would like to live in and why.

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 10-2: finish all parts + oral summary of the text
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 11 + ex.1
3. Yusuke only: do the ex. that I emailed you.


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Friday, April 17, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 7 questions to ask your partner about her favourite trip somewhere
2. Ex. in MixedPhrasals4 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 10-1: Finish doing all parts + oral summary of the text
2. Grammar 10-3: notes + ex.2
3. Essay: Describe the most serious problem in either your country or the world and ways to solve it.
4. Prepare for a quiz.


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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 3 sentences with idioms #13
2. Describe a situation in which you had butterflies in your stomach.

SMRT125
1. Listening: Media 10-2: listen again and do ex.2
2. Grammar 1-2: notes + ex.2
3. Grammar 10-1: finish all parts + oral summary of the text


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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make a presentation on your favourite topic (5-8 min.)
2. Make up 5 sentences with phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals3

SMRT125
1. Grammar 10-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Reading: In the News 10-1: parts 1, 2, 3



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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 13: ex.1, 2
2. Ex. in MixedPhrasals3Students (shared)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 10+ ex.1
2.  Describe the most serious problem in your country and ways to solve it (orally)


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Monday, April 13, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 12: 3 sentences
2. Questions to the video Housing and Urban Projects: rephrase the answers that were shared with you (Unit2Video1Answers)

SMRT125/130
1. Reading: In the News 9-2 (parts 4-7)
2. Grammar 9-4: notes + ex.1, 2


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Friday, April 10, 2015

Homework

LS125/130


1. Prepare a short summary about urban problems in your neighbourhood or home town and ways to solve them.
2. Idioms 12: ex.1, 2

SMRT125

1. Writing 9-1: ex. 1 (part 2)
2. Grammar 9-3: ex.2
3. Reading: In the News 9-1: finish all parts


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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Prepare a short summary about urban problems in your neighbourhood or home town and ways to solve them.
2. Idioms 12: ex.1, 2

SMRT125
1. Grammar 9-2: notes + ex.2
2. Read the final paragraph of DisastrousDayForMay (shared) and make up 4 questions to it using conditionals.


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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Using clarification phrases which are in Unit 1, Use of English
1-1 Expressing Understanding and Confusion, make up a dialogue between ONE of the following: parent - child, policeman - motorist, teacher - student, doctor - patient.
2. Make up 5 sentences with phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals4 (shared)

SMRT125

1. Grammar 9-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Make up 5 sentences with new vocabulary using the following linking devices:
although, for that reason, for this purpose, despite, by contrast


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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 3 sentences with idioms 11.
2.  Ex. in MixedPhrasals4 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 9-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Make up 5 sentences with new vocabulary using the following linking devices:
although, despite, by contrast, for this purpose, for that reason.


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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make a short presentation about your favourite dancer (5 min.)
2. Idioms 11: ex.1, 2.

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 8-2: parts 4, 5, 6 + oral summary of the text
2. Grammar 8-3: notes + ex.2, 3.
3. Essay: What are the causes of crime and ways to reduce it?


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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Choose two pictures and compare and contrast them.
2. Make up 3 sentences with any idioms in Idioms1015.
3. Make up five sentences with any phrasal verbs in MixedPhrasals2

SMRT125
1. Make up three sentences with the phrasal verb come
2. Grammar 8-2: notes + ex.2
3. Writing 8-1: notes+ ex.1 (finish it)



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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Listen to Media 1-1 Can Art Change the World? again and answer the questions 5-8 in the exercise.
2. Idioms 10: ex.1, 2 (shared)
3. Ex. in MixedPhrasals2 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Vocabulary ex.3: make up 5 sentences with the words in ex.3 and in the file TypesOfCrime (shared)
2. Grammar 8-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4
3. Ex. in PhrasalsCome (shared)


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Monday, March 30, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 9: make up three sentences
2. Choose a painting and describe it.
3. Ex. in MixedPhrasals2 (has been shared)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 8 + ex.1
2. Do the ex. in PhrasalsCome (has been shared)


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Friday, March 27, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Choose a painting and describe it.
2. Idioms 9: make up 3 sentences.
3. Ex. in MixedPhrasals2 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Presentation (Beom-Jin only): Monoglot Britain (shared)
2. Reading: In the News 7-2: parts 1, 2, 3.
3. Essay: Is it important to speak at least one foreign language?  Why or why not?
4. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 7 (review all grammar and vocabulary)



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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Practice asking and answering questions in Speaking 1-1
2. Idioms 9: ex.1, 2
3. Make up 3 sentences with any phrasal verbs using the particle off (these verbs are in the ex. we did in class: UnexpectEvLStudent)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 7-3: notes + ex.1
2. Grammar 7-4: notes + ex.1
3. Vocabulary ex.3
4. Reading: In the News 7-1: parts 1, 2, 3.
5. Listening 7-3: listen again and answer questions 10-14


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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1.  Ex. I, II, III in the file UnexpectEvPhrasals (has been shared)
2. Make up 3 sentences with idioms #8

SMRT125
1. Grammar 7-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
2. Read the article in the file BenefitsLanguageLearning (has been shared) and be prepared for discussion.
3. Vocabulary: make up 5 sentences with any new words using the following linking devices

  • Therefore
  • In addition
  • Nevertheless
  • Consequently
  • In other words


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Monday, March 23, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 3 sentences about each natural disaster using the words in the prompt and your own words (file name: UnexpectEvLStudents)
2. Idioms 8: ex.1, 2

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 7 + ex.1
2. Exercise on phrasal verbs with come




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Friday, March 20, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Answer the questions in file ElClimateChangeQns (you can also follow the script in ElClimateChangeGapped), which has been shared with you
2. Idioms 8: ex.1, 2

SMRT125
1. Essay: describe a paranormal phenomenon that either you or someone whom you know have experienced.
2. Grammar 6-4: notes + ex.2
3. Ex in the file ParticipleEx2Students (has been shared)
4. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 6


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Thursday, March 19, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 3 sentences with Idioms 7
2. Read and listen to #183 A Cleaner River (eslfast.com) and answer the questions in ex.V (File ClimateChangeTEDStudents)
3. Prepare a short talk about an environmental problem in your country and ways to solve it (has been emailed to you)

SMRT125
1. Read the article about time travel + questions (ex.II)
2. Grammar 6-3: ex.2, 3, 4



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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Describe the most serious environmental problem in your country and ways to solve it (try to use words and phrases from the file ClimateChangeTablePics, which has been shared with you).
2. Ex. on phrasal verbs with turn
3. Idioms 7: ex. 1, 2

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-2: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Writing 6-2: notes + ex.
3. Reading 6-1: parts 1, 2, 3


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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Describe the most serious environmental problem in your country and ways to solve it (orally)
2. Make up 3 sentences with Idioms #6
3. Ex. on phrasal Verb Turn (has been shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-1: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Make up 5 sentences with any new vocabulary using the following linking devices: like, unlike, despite, in contrast, while
4. Writing 6-1: ex. (sentences 6-10)


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Monday, March 16, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 6: ex.1, 2
2. Make up 3 sentences with the phrasal verb Take

SMRT125
1. Writing 5-2: notes + ex. (summarize the article)
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 6 + ex.1


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Friday, March 13, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Listen to the following talk and take notes about what helps people succeed:
2. Idioms 5: make up three sentences with any idioms in Idioms #5
3. Ex. on phrasal verbs with take (has been shared)

SMRT125
1. Ex.4, 5 + Test 1 in the file PpsOrPpcEx45Test1Students (has been shared)
2. Reading: In the News 5-2: parts 1, 2, 3
3. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 5: review all grammar and vocabulary


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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Report about your partner's family (orally)
2. Make three sentences with the phrasal verb pass
3. Idioms 5: ex.1, 2 (file Idioms456789 has been shared)
4. Describe your favourite celebrity (orally)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 5-3: notes + ex.2
2. Ex.1, 2, 3 in the file PpsOrPpcEx123 (has been shared)
3. Writing 5-1: notes + ex. (finish part 1 + part 2)
4. Writing 5-2: ex. (due: Monday)



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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 3 sentences with any idioms #4
2. Do ex. on phrasal verb Pass (has been shared)
3. Describe your favourite celebrity.  What helped him/her become successful?

SMRT125
1. Grammar 5-2: notes + ex.2
2. Vocabulary: make 5 sentences with any new words using the following connectors:
despite, because, although, unless, since (you don't have to share them with me as we're going to check them up in class)
3. Reading: In the News 5-1: parts 1, 2, 3



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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. 7 (on phrasal verbs; it has been shared with you)
2. Idioms 4: ex.1, 2
3. Describe your talent wish and explain why you would like to have this talent
(I wish I were... . If I were..., I would be able to...)

SMRT125
1. Read the text in the file InternetAddictsStudentsRead (has been shared with you) and be prepared to discuss it (practice answering the questions without looking at the text)
2. Grammar 5-1: read the notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
3. Vocabulary ex.2



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Monday, March 9, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Presentation about Houdini (Yuki only, about 5 minutes long)
2. Make up 3 sentences with any idioms in Idioms 3 (File Idioms123)
3. Ex. 4 in the file MadonnaPhrasalsStudents (has been shared)

SMRT125
1. Start learning the new vocabulary to Unit 5 + ex.1


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Friday, March 6, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 3 sentences with the phrasal verb Put
2. Idioms 3: ex.1, 2

SMRT125

1. Reading: In the News 4-2: all parts
2. Review all the grammar and vocabulary to Unit 4 and get ready for a quiz.
3. Writing 4-2: essay


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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up three sentences with any idioms in Idioms 2 (has been shared)
2. Phrasal verbs with put (has been shared)

SMRT125
1. Do the ex. on modal verbs (attachment ModalVerbs5Students has been shared with you)
2. Ex. on modal verbs (attachment ModalVerbs2Students has been shared with you)
3. Grammar 4-3: notes + ex.1
4. Do the Speaking test by tomorrow and share it with me.  The instructions on how to record YouTube videos have been emailed to you)


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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex.1, 3 in the attachment Collocations (has been shared)
2. Idioms 2: ex.1, 2 (has been shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 4-2: notes + ex.2
2. Writing 4-1  +  notes + ex. 1 (finish proofreading)
3. Listening: Media 4-1: North Korea: parts 2, 3 + questions to these parts
4. Reading 4-1: In the News 4-1: parts 1, 2, 3
4. Writing: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
All citizens should be interested and actively involved in your country's politics.
Due: Monday


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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 3 sentences with any idioms in Idioms1234
2. Make up 3 sentences with any new vocabulary in ex. I, BlindDateListenStudents
3. Describe a blind date, either yours or someone else's (orally)

SMRT125
1. Reading: Corruption Index + questions
2. Listening: Media 4-1: North Korea, part 1 + questions
3.  Grammar 4-1: notes + ex.2
4. Vocabulary ex.2


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Monday, March 2, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Listen to the recording again and answer the questions in ex. IV in the attachment ShakespeareDatingStudents1:
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/shakespearean-dating-tips-anthony-john-peters
2. Idioms 1: ex.1, 2
3. Phrasal verbs: make up three sentences with the phrasal verb look

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 4 + ex.1
2. Listening: Media 4-1: North Korea: listen to Part 1 and answer the questions (the questions are in the attachment that has been shared with you)



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Friday, February 27, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Idioms 1: ex.1, 2 (has been shared)
2. Ex. on the phrasal verb Look (has been shared)
3. Dialogue based on the listening exercise #326 (has been shared): act out

SMRT125
1. An essay about curfews
2. Ex.82.1, 82.2, 82.3 (has been shared)
3. Review all grammar and vocabulary to Unit 3 and get ready for a quiz.


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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Homework

LS125-130
1.  Make up 3 sentences with the phrasal verb keep
2. Do ex. X, XI in the attachment LyingStudents1 (has been shared)

SMRT115
1. Grammar 3-3: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Ex. 80.2, 803, 81.1, 81.2 in the attachment Murphy808182 (has been shared)
3. Writing 3-3: ex. (part 2; about weddings)
4. Writing: essay: Are curfews good or bad?
(Due: Monday)


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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Exercise on phrasal verb Keep (has been shared)
2. Make 3 sentences with the phrasal verb Go.
3. Describe the biggest lie that you have told or heard of.

SMRT125
1. Dialogue #326
2. Writing 3-2: ex.1, 2
3. Grammar 3-2: notes + ex.2


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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Phrasal verbs with Go
2. Ex.IV, V in the attachment Hyperparenting

SMRT125
1. Vocabulary ex.1 (sentences 8-15)
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Grammar 3-1: notes + ex.2
4. Writing 3-1: notes + ex.1 (sentences 4-10)


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Monday, February 23, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Go over the tape script about raising children and be prepared for discussion
2. Exercise on phrasal verbs with Go (GoPhrasalStudents has been shared with you)


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Friday, February 20, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Think about the questions in Ex.1 (Pre-listening discussion in RaisingSuccessfulChildren (has been shared)
2. Ex. on phrasal verbs in Phrasals7Get (shared)
3. Presentation on MI Theory (Andrea)

SMRT115
1. Make 10 questions to the text:
http://www.eslfast.com/begin2/b2/b2014.htm
2. Summarize the text in your own words
3. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 2: review all grammar and vocabulary
4. Do ex. 3.1, 3.2 in attachment Murphy3A4 (has been shared)


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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Ex. on phrasal verbs (Phrasals6Students - has been shared)
2. Ex. in EQNorthStarStudents (has been shared)
3. Using the phrases in the ex. in EQNorthStarStudents and ex.VI in EQIQ describe someone who you know well.

SMRT115
1. Dialogue about things you usually do + summary of your partner's answers
Tomoko, Yusuke, Sultan, Yoon-Hwang only)
2. Describe your daily routine (orally)
3. Grammar 2-4 Review: ex.3, 4, 5, 6.


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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Make up 3 sentences with any new vocabulary in ex. IV FriMishapsStudents
2. Make up 3 sentences with any phrasal verbs in Phrasals5Students
3. Ex. 2, 3 in EQIQ

SMRT115
1. Grammar 2-3: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Make 10 questions about Maria's life in Portugal and Canada
3. Learn the dialogue The First Date (Listening 2-2): Ysuke, Tomoko, Sultan, Aiko only
4. Practice writing medium dictation # 1: Appointments:
https://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-m-appointments.htm


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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Homework

LS125/130
1. Phrasal Verbs5 (the file has been shared)
2. Describe the most intelligent person you know personally (orally).  In what way is he/she intelligent?

SMRT115
1. Grammar 2-2: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Reading 2-1: part 1 + questions + oral summary of part 1.
3. Practice writing medium dictation # 1: Appointments:
https://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-m-appointments.htm
3. Writing 2-1.  Due: Monday


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