Monday, February 29, 2016

Homework

LSP 125/130
1. Pronunciation text in eslfast.com
2. Watch video 2 again + questions.
3. Cash in on, concession: meaning?

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 7.


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Friday, February 26, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Describe a situation that proves the proverb Appearances are deceitful.
2. Dialogue based on the listening exercise CellPhKidsGapped.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-4: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: In the News 6-2: all parts
3. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 6: review all grammar and vocabulary.


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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Practice a new pronunciation text in eslfast.com

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-3: notes + ex. 2, 3, 4.
2. Reading: In the News 6-1: part 6.
3. Reading: In the News 6-2: parts 1, 2.
4. Essay: Describe an unusual experience that you (or someone you know) have had.
Due: Monday, Feb, 29.


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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Watch the video Flying Robots again + questions
2. Pronunciation text (Sun-Hwa, Takashi, Yuka)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 6-2: notes + ex.2, 3
2. Reading: In the News 6-1: parts 1, 2.
3. Listen to Bigfoot again + questions

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Pronunciation text in eslfast.com (Kento, Wanshan, Eduardo)
2. Dialogue Parasite Child

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

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Monday, February 22, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Make up sentences with the vocabulary in MoneyInternetQns (shared)
2. Make up a dialogue about how to make money on the Internet (the role play is in MoneyInternetGapped - shared)
3. Practice a pronunciation text in eslfast.com

SMRT125/130
1. Finish and act out the dialogue in SocialConnectionsGapped (shared)
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 6.


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Friday, February 19, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Choose a pronunciation text in eslfast.com and practice reading it.
2. Prepare a story about ONE money proverb.

SMRT125/130
1. Think about what kind of people are addicted to Facebook and why.
2. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 5: review all grammar and vocabulary.



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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Do the ex. in MoneyProverbsStudents2 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Reading: In the News 5-1: parts 1, 2.
2. Do the ex. in PastTimeStudents (shared)


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Homework

Homework for SMRT125 for Thursday, Feb 18:
1. Grammar 5-2: notes + ex.2
2. Grammar 5-3: notes + ex.1, 2.
3. Writing 5-1: notes + ex. ("your" sentence)


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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Listen to CauseOfCrimeMP (shared) and answer the questions in CausesOfCrimeQns (shared)
2. Choose a pronunciation text in eslfast.com and practice listening to and reading it.

Homework for SMRT125 for Thursday, Feb 18:
1. Grammar 5-2: notes + ex.2
2. Grammar 5-3: notes + ex.1, 2.
3. Writing 5-1: notes + ex. ("your" sentence)


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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Homework

LS125/130
1. Choose any text in eslfast.com, listen to it and then practice reading it.
2. New students: watch the videos in Day15AspiratedP and practice pronouncing the sounds [p], [ŋ],
 [ɪ]and [i:].  Old students: practice [ɪ]and [i:].


SMRT125
1. Grammar 5-1: notes + ex.2, 3, 4.
2. Vocabulary: ex.2
3. Media 5-1: Listen to Net Neutrality again + questions.

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Monday, February 15, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Choose any pronunciation text in eslfast.com and practice reading it.
2. Think about the following question: Can humans have an emotional connection with animals?

SMRT125
1. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 5.
2. Finish part 4 of In The News 4-2.


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Friday, February 12, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Watch the video The Great Dictator Speech again and read the tape script to it.  Then answer the comprehension questions in GreatDictSpeechQns (shared)
2. Answer the questions in DictatorSpOverToYou (shared)

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


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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Watch the videos about how to pronounce sounds /e/ and /ɪ/. Practice reading ex.3 in PronunciationDay14Students (shared)
2. Read the contents of the movie The Great Dictator in GrDictSpMovieStudents (shared)

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


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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Homework

LSP125
1. Choose another pronunciation text in eslfast.com and practice listening to and reading it.
2. Think about this question: Are you for or against capital punishment?  Why?
3. Read the info about a movie in GrDectSpMovieStudents and answer the questions (shared)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 4-1: notes + ex.2
2. Vocabulary ex.2
3. Reading: In the News 4-1: parts 1, 2.
4. Sang-Woong (Carl) only: a short presentation about problems North Korea poses to South Korea and the world.  Due: tomorrow
5. Suguru and Ayumi only: presentation: Is There any Link Between Politics and Environmental Issues? (use Japan as an example) Due: Monday


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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Watch the video Nancy Duarte Uncovers..., Media 3-1, Great Speeches + ex.
2. Chosse a pronunciation text in eslfast.com and hone your pronunciation.

SMRT125
1. Learn your lines in 326 (about Craigslist) and be prepared to act it out with your partner.
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 4.


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Friday, February 5, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Practice reading a new "pronunciation" text in eslfast.com
2. Practice reading sentences in PronunciationDay13 (shared)

SMRT125
1. Get ready for a quiz to Unit 3: review all grammar and vocabulary
2. Hand-written essay: Describe a popular festival in your country.


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Thursday, February 4, 2016

LSP125/130
1. Practice listening and reading a new pronunciation text in eslfast.com, paying close attention to the rhythm and other phonetic phenomena.
2. Watch the video in UrbanizationTED Students again and answer questions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (the old file has been removed; open a new one)

SMRT125
1. Grammar 3-3: notes + ex.2, 3.
2. Reading: In the News 3-1: do all parts
3. Takashi only:  Presentation: Popular festivals in Japan


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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Homework

LSP125/130
1. Practice reading all the exercises in PronunciationDay12Students (shared)
2. Practice reading any text in eslfast.com, paying close attention to the rhythm.

SMRT125
1. Grammar 3-2: notes + ex.2
2. Reading: HolidayNightmare (re-read the text in light of today's discussion)
3. Reading: In the News 3-1: parts 1, 2.


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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Homework

1, Listen to any text in eslfast.com, practice reading it to hone your pronunciation.
2. Think about the following questions:
After-listening discussion
1.     How can we combat homelessness?
2.     How can America, being a rich country, fight poverty and homelessness?
3.     Todd says that there is no solution to the problem of having too many people who are mentally ill.  What solution would you like to offer to the USA’s government about it?
4.     Teachers and policemen find it difficult to live in San-Francisco because it is too expensive.  What categories of people have the same problem in your country?

5.     What are good and bad things about your hometown? 

SMRT125

1. Grammar 3-1: notes + ex.2
2. Vocabulary ex. 1 (i - o) + ex.2





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Monday, February 1, 2016

Homework

LSP 125/130
1. Listen to a new text in eslfast.com and hone your pronunciation.
2. Ask your partner the questions in the after-listening activity, GrBarrierReefGapped, and report them to class.

SMRT125
1. Listening: In the News 2-2: watch the video + ex.
2. Start learning the vocabulary to Unit 3


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