ACTIVITIES - August 04th
FALSE FRIENDS
We call "False Friends" those English words which look similar to other words in Spanish, but they differ significantly in meaning.
For instance, to be “constipated” has nothing to do with “estar constipado”, which means “to have a cold”. Being “constipated” means “estar estreñido”.
Another good example is the English word “Conductor”, which refers to the person who directs an orchestra, and the Spanish word “Conductor” which refers to the person who drives a vehicle.
Below is a list of the most common “false friends”.
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FALSE FRIEND |
It means… |
…and not … |
… which is … |
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actually /ˈæktʃuəәli/ |
en realidad |
actualmente |
nowadays /ˈnaʊəәdeɪz/ |
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agenda /əәˈdʒendəә/ |
orden del día |
agenda |
diary /ˈdaɪəәri/ |
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apology /əәˈpɒləәdʒi/ |
disculpa |
apología |
defense of /dɪˈfens ɒv/ |
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arena /əәˈriːnəә/ |
estadio |
arena |
sand /sænd/ |
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argument /ˈɑːɡjuməәnt/ |
discusión |
argumento |
plot /plɒt/ |
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assist /əәˈsɪst/ |
ayudar |
asistir |
attend /əәˈtend/ |
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avocado/ævəәˈkɑːdəәʊ/ |
aguacate |
abogado |
lawyer/attorney /ˈlɔːjəәr/ /əәˈtɜːni/ |
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billion /ˈbɪlɪəәn/ |
mil millones |
billón |
trillon /ˈtrɪlɪəәn/ |
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bland /blænd/ |
soso |
blando |
soft /sɒft/ |
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camp /kæmp/ |
campamento |
campo: |
field /fiːld/ |
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carpet /ˈkɑːpɪt/ |
moqueta |
carpeta |
file /faɪl/ |
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casualty /ˈkæʒʊəәlti/ |
víctima |
casualidad |
coincidence /kəәʊˈɪnsɪdəәns/ |
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college /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ |
universidad |
colegio |
school /skuːl/ |
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commodity /kəәˈmɒdɪti/ |
producto |
comodidad |
comfort /ˈkʌmfəәt/ |
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compliment /ˈkɒmplɪment/ |
piropo |
complemento |
accessory
/əәkˈsesəәri/ |
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conductor /kəәnˈdʌktəә/ |
director orquesta |
conductor |
driver /ˈdraɪvəә/ |
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constipation /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃn̩/ |
estreñimiento |
constipado |
cold /kəәʊld/ |
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contest /kəәnˈtest/ |
concurso |
contestar |
answer
/ˈɑːnsəәʳ/ |
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dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ |
postre |
desierto |
desert /‘dezəәt/ |
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dinner /ˈdɪnəә/ |
cena |
dinero |
money /ˈmʌni/ |
Second part (10 minutes)
Brain teaser: Word ladders
Convert the word at the tops of the ladders to the word at the bottom, using all the rungs in between. On each rung, you must put a valid word that has the same letters as the word above it, apart from one letter change. There may be more than one way of achieving this.
Answers:
For laser ladder: laser, large, learn, later, table, beast, beams
For water ladder: water, waste, swear, laser, flare, false, falls
Third part (40 minutes)
Reported Speech
1. Commands:
a. "Please turn on the lights."
b. "Open the window, please."
c. "Set a timer for 10 minutes."
d. "Send an email to John Smith with the attachment."
e. "Play some relaxing music."
2. Requests:
a. "Could you pass me the salt, please?"
b. "Can you help me carry these bags?"
c. "Would you mind picking up some groceries on your way home?"
d. "Can you please proofread this document for me?"
e. "Could you book a table at the restaurant for 7:00 PM tonight?"
Remember, commands are more direct and instructive, while requests are more polite and seek assistance or cooperation.
Fourth part (40 minutes)
Chat rooms
1. Elaborate 10 questions intended to be used in a speaking practice using commands or requests.
2. Practice with your classmates as if you were the interviewer or the interviewee ... change roles.
3. Rooms will change after 10 minutes.
Example:
In this activity, participants practice using reported speech in a restaurant setting, which helps them become more familiar with how to communicate requests and questions politely in real-life scenarios.
In a Restaurant
One participant will act as the "customer," while the other participant will be the "waiter/waitress." The customer will use reported speech to ask questions, make requests, and place orders. The waiter/waitress will respond accordingly.
Customer (using reported speech): "Could you ask the chef if the soup of the day is vegetarian?"
Waiter/Waitress: "Certainly, the customer asked me to check if the soup of the day is vegetarian."
Customer (using reported speech): "Please inquire if the pasta can be made gluten-free."
Waiter/Waitress: "The customer requested to know if the pasta can be made gluten-free."
Customer (using reported speech): "I'd like to know if the salad comes with a dressing on the side."
Waiter/Waitress: "The customer asked if the salad comes with the dressing on the side."
Customer (using reported speech): "Can you ask the kitchen to make the dish less spicy?"
Waiter/Waitress: "The customer requested to have the dish made less spicy."
Customer (using reported speech): "Please tell me what the chef's special is for today."
Waiter/Waitress: "The customer asked to be informed about the chef's special for today."
Customer (using reported speech): "Could you check with the bar if they have the cocktail I ordered?"
Waiter/Waitress: "Certainly, the customer asked me to check if the bar has the cocktail they ordered."
Customer (using reported speech): "I'd like to know if the fish in the dish is wild-caught."
Waiter/Waitress: "The customer asked if the fish in the dish is wild-caught."
Customer (using reported speech): "Could you ask the pastry chef what desserts are available?"
Waiter/Waitress: "The customer requested me to ask the pastry chef about the available desserts."
Customer (using reported speech): "Please find out if the restaurant offers any vegetarian entrees."
Waiter/Waitress: "The customer asked me to check if the restaurant has any vegetarian entrees."
Customer (using reported speech): "I'd like to know if the steak can be cooked medium-rare."
Waiter/Waitress: "The customer asked if the steak can be cooked medium-rare."
ACTIVITIES - August 03rd
Confusing Words in English
Both, either, and neither
and how to use them
Information retrieved from: https://linguapress.com/grammar/points/both-either-neither.htm#:~:text=Definition%3A,people%2C%20objects%2C%20abstractions). For educational purposes only
In their most common uses, both, either and neither are binary connectors or determiners; in other words, they are used to associate or to link, either in the affirmative or in the negative, two entities (people, objects, abstractions).
Both, either, and neither – and in particular both – have different functions. According to context (and to the grammar book you consult), they can be considered as quantifiers, adjectives, pronouns, correlating coordinators, or adverbs. Their usage is actually fairly straightforward: so before looking at the different uses of these words, let's correct some of the mistakes that students often make.
1. Incorrect use of both, either and neither
The mistakes you should not make...
RULE 1.
NEVER put an article or another determiner directly BEFORE both, either or neither
Examples :
1. WRONG. The both candidates made some good points
RIGHT : Both the candidates made some good points
2. WRONG. I want the both of you to help me with this.
RIGHT : I want both of you to help me with this.
3. WRONG. My both parents are going out tonight .
RIGHT : Both my parents are going out tonight
4. WRONG. I don't like the either of these shirts
RIGHT : I don't like either of these shirts.
5. WRONG. The neither secretaries knew where the boss had gone.
RIGHT : Neither of the secretaries knew where the boss had gone.
RULE 2
ALWAYS put an article or other determiner directly AFTER both of, either of and neither of if they are followed by a noun
YOU MAY put an article or other determiner directly after both, either, or neither (without of) if they are followed by a noun
Examples :
1. WRONG. Both of candidates made some good points
RIGHT : Both of the candidates made some good points
and RIGHT : Both candidates made some good points
2. WRONG. I want both of technicians to help me with this.
RIGHT : I want both of the technicians to help me with this.
and RIGHT : I want both technicians to help me with this.
3. WRONG. Both of brothers live in London .
RIGHT : Both of my brothers live in London.
and RIGHT : Both my brothers live in London.
4. WRONG. I don't like either of shirts
RIGHT : I don't like either of these shirts.
and RIGHT : I don't like either shirt.
5. WRONG. Neither of secretaries knew where the boss had gone.
RIGHT : Neither of the secretaries knew where the boss had gone.
and RIGHT : Neither secretary knew where the boss had gone.
If you master these two simple rules, you will avoid most of the mistakes commonly made by students.
2. Correct use of both, either and neither
The word both is used to associate two entities in an affirmative context. As a quantifier, it has the meaning of "two".
There are six essential structures :
A. Examples 1 to 3 Both can be used as a primary determiner directly before a noun, but not before a pronoun.
B. Examples 4 to 11 Both or both of can be used as a secondary determiner before another determiner notably before an article or a possessive, or (in the case of both of) before a pronoun.
C. Examples 12 to 16. Both can be used as a secondary determiner placed after a noun or a pronoun. In the case of nouns, this structure is only used with the subject of a sentence; in the case of pronouns, it is used with subject pronouns and object pronouns.
D. Examples 17 to 20 Both can be used as a pronoun.
E. Both... and are used as correlating coordinators. See below.
Examples :
1. I support both teams, but I prefer Manchester United.
2. Both answers are right.
3. Both machines are in good working order
_____
4. I support both the teams, but I prefer Manchester United
5. I support both of the teams, but I prefer Manchester United
6. Both my parents are still working.
7. Both of my parents are still working.
8. Both these machines are in good working order.
9. Both of these machines are in good working order.
10. Both of us very much like playing football. (But not: Both us.....)
11. I like these two blouses, and I want to buy both of them !
______
12. The teams both played very well
13. They both played very well, but we both played very badly.
14. Which one do you like ? I like them both.
15. We want to wish you both good luck
16. He told us both to go home at once.
______
17. My son and daughter are in high school now, and both are doing very well.
18. Which do you like? I like both.
19. You can have one of the other, but you can't have both.
20. I like these cakes; both are very tasty.
(Remember that we do not say the both)
Note: Both of + pronoun.
(Examples 10 and 11 above)
When Both of is followed by a pronoun, the pronoun is ALWAYS in the object form.
So we can't say: Both of we nor Both of they
We have to say: Both of us or Both of them
Even if this is part of the subject of a sentence.
Both ... and as correlating coordinators
We use both (+noun or pronoun) followed by and (+noun or pronoun) to add extra emphasis to the relation between a pair of entities in an affirmative context.
Examples :
1. Both Peter and Jim were at Oxford University in the 1990s.
2. Both you and your father have been very helpful.
3. I want to see both the Picasso exhibition and the Historical Museum.
Used alone (i.e. when not followed by or or by nor) either and neither are used in the same way as both, with the following differences :
· Either and neither are never directly followed by an article or a determiner or a pronoun
· Either is a singular determiner or pronoun
· Either is sometimes used as an adverb standing at the end of a clause (example 16 below).
· Neither is normally used as a singular, but sometimes as a plural (example 6 below).
Neither has a negative value, so it is not necessary to put the verb in the negative as well.
Examples :
1. I support either team, but I prefer Manchester United.
2. I support neither of the teams, but I prefer Manchester United.
3. I support neither team, but I prefer Manchester United.
4. I don't support either of the teams, but I prefer Manchester United.
but not.....
I support either of teams nor I support neither of teams
5. Either answer can be justified
6. Neither of my parents is still working / are still working.
7. Either of these machines will do the job.
8. I don't want either of these machines.
9. I want neither of these machines.
10. Either of us will be happy to help you.
11. Neither of them could come to the meeting
but not.....
Neither of them couldn't come .... (That would be a double negative)
12. They didn't tell either of us what they were doing.
but not.....
They didn't tell neither of us .... (That would be a double negative)
13. My son and daughter are in high school now, but neither are doing very well.
14. Which do you like? I don't like either
15. Which do you like? I don't like either of them.
16. He doesn't drink coffee, but he doesn't drink tea either.
Footnote:
When used as correlating conjunctions, either and neither are often followed by a determiner, as in:
Neither the Queen nor the President was smiling for the cameras.
Grammar
Intensifiers - so, such, too, enough
Intensifiers are adverbs or adverbial phrases that strengthen the meaning of other expressions and show emphasis. Words that we commonly use as intensifiers include absolutely, completely, enough, extremely, highly, rather, really, so, such, too, totally, utterly, very, and at all.
'So' is generally used before an adverb or adjective.
She's so talented. She plays the violin so well.
'So' can be used with a 'that clause' to show a result of the first clause.
The bed was so uncomfortable that I was barely able to sleep.
'Such' is used in front of a noun or adjective.
They are such beautiful children.
If necessary, 'a/an' come after 'such' in a sentence.
This is such a beautiful garden.
He is such an ungrateful person.
Like 'so', 'such' can be used with a 'that clause' to show a result of the first clause.
It was such bad weather that we decided to cancel the party.
'Too' means there is a lot of something. It has a negative connotation.
You can use 'too' before an adjective or an adverb.
The coffee was too hot. The car was traveling too fast.
Use 'too much' before a noun.
She ate too much candy and fell sick.
Also, use 'too much' after a verb.
She worked too much.
You can use 'enough' before a noun.
I was finally able to get enough rest last night.
You can use 'enough' after an adverb or verb.
He was frightened enough that he screamed for help.
It was yellow enough for us to see him in the crowd.
Sentences with 'enough' are sometimes followed by 'to' + verb infinitive
She was alert enough to notify the authorities.
Video explanation
Enjoy this video with more examples.
Go to your rooms
ACTIVITIES - August 02nd
In the near future, automation and AI will become more
deeply integrated into various industries. This integration will lead to
increased efficiency and productivity, as mundane and repetitive tasks will be
automated, freeing up human resources for more creative and strategic
endeavors.
The Internet of Things will continue to grow, connecting
more devices and systems, and creating a highly interconnected environment. Smart
homes, cities, and industries will become more prevalent, offering individuals
opportunities to develop and manage sophisticated IoT ecosystems (Internet of
Things ). The seamless integration of devices will enhance convenience and
resource management on both personal and professional levels.
With the increasing reliance on technology and data
collection, data analytics will play a critical role in shaping business
strategies and decision-making processes. Experts will be at the forefront of
analyzing vast amounts of data, extracting valuable insights, and ensuring data
privacy and security for individuals and organizations alike.
You can have further practice reading along using this link
Speaking Activity Retrieved from https://eslflow.com/debateanddiscussionlessons.html
Third part (20 minutes)
Listening activity
ESL Videos: Class Code: PeariasaIE
What really happens to the plastic you throw away
How do plants defend themselves?
Writing activity
ACTIVITIES - August 01st
Project
First of all, create the link where you will save the recordings
ACTIVITIES - JULY 31st
First part (90 minutes)
Chat rooms Work with a partner.
Develop the activities, and then... choose a TED talk to create an Infographic similar to this one. Explain it to your partners in the plenary session.
Study the infographic below. Then answer the questions.
a. The robots used electricity that is stored in small batteries.
b. You need to use rigid building materials. If you use something soft, the structure cannot stand.
c. We need to inspect every part of the machine to make sure it is safe to operate.
d. Adding more legs improved the robot’s mobility. It can now move faster and more easily.
e. We made a model of the robot on a small scale before we started building the full-size version.
f. The robot has a mechanism that makes it jump really high.
g. When the robot’s main light switched
on, it gave off a flash of light.
h. Ants have the capability of carrying
something that weighs more than they do.
i. If you put too many heavy things on one side of the cart, it will tip over.
j. The machine is very robust. It works even in difficult
conditions.
ACTIVITIES - JULY 28th
Do you want to know your English level?
This information belongs to: https://www.efset.org/ it is used just for academic purposes
First part (20 minutes)
English grammar and vocabulary (Paste your score in your personal link)
This English quiz estimates your level in just 15 minutes, including reading skills (English grammar and vocabulary) and listening skills.
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Quiz results aligned to CEFR levels
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Next week we are going to start preparing a project that´s why it is important to discuss how important is to evaluate the process.
Fifth part (10 minutes)
sixth part (40 minutes)
You have 25 minutes to write an essay.
Write 100–160 words. The title of the essay is: ‘Should shops be allowed to sell food that is bad for your health?’ Write your essay.
ACTIVITIES - JULY 27th
First part (90 minutes)
Grammar focus: Relative clauses
Ex - Defining relative clauses
Ex - Non Defining Relative Clauses
Ex - Relative clauses and relative pronouns
Speaking Activity
ACTIVITIES - JULY 26th
First part (20 minutes)
Prepare a 3-minute speech answering the following question:
Are Smartphones making us smarter?
Record yourself answering the question. Paste the link in moodle
Second part (40 - 50 minutes)
What do these images suggest to you? Share your ideas about them.
Use the jam to share a picture similar to these ones. Write feedback to 3 of your partners.
Fifth part (30 minutes)
Chat roomsSpeaking task: The advancement of technology will lead to health problems
Identify the main health problems caused by technology and discuss the impact that these problems will have in the long term for us.
ACTIVITIES SESSION 23 - JULY 25th
First part (60 minutes)
A quantifier is a word or phrase which is used before a noun to indicate the amount or quantity.
Examples:
There are some books on the desk
He's got only a few dollars.
How much money have you got?
There is a large quantity of fish in this river.
He's got more friends than his sister.
With Countable Nouns
many
a few/few/very few **
a number (of)
several
a large number of
a great number of
a majority of
With Uncountable Nouns
much
a little/little/very little *
a bit (of)
a great deal of
a large amount of
a large quantity of
With Both
all
enough
more/most
less/least
no/none
not any
some
any
a lot of
lots of
plenty of
* NOTE
little, very little mean that there is not enough of something.
a little means that there is not a lot of something, but there is enough.
** NOTE
few, very few mean that there is not enough of something.
a few means that there is not a lot of something, but there is enough.
Third part (30 minutes)
Conversation practice in our chat rooms
Fourt part (20 minutes)
Fifth part (30 minutes)
ACTIVITIES SESSION 22 - JULY 24th
First part (40 minutes)
Do it in pairs and speak about the words in the crossword puzzle.
Second part (40 minutes)
Suffixes are the letter/s which are added at the end of a stem to make new words. The affixes used in the suffixed words are different from the affixes used in the prefixed words, and they make different kinds of words.
Most of the affixes that are used in the suffixed words have no meaning of their own.
“A suffix (also called ending) is an affix that is placed after the stem of a word.”
– Wikipedia
Example:
Reader = ‘read’ is the stem of the word which has different meaning and different grammatical function in a sentence but the affix ‘er’ changes both the meaning and the grammatical function of the word to make a new word.
Reading
Readable
Creator
Creation
Note: It is not necessary that a suffix change both meaning and grammatical property of the words. It can perform either of them.
Third part (10 minutes)
Fourth part (30 minutes)
Reading comprehension
Reading and Use of English - Paper about Bitcoin.
It requires you to know the different types of words (verbs, adjectives, nouns etc..) that are associated with different words. For example: like, likely, unlikely, dislike, likeable, likeness. (affixes)
Use the word given in capitals below the text to form a word to go in each corresponding gap. (0) has been given as an example. Write down your answers for each gap and then check to see how many you got correct by clicking on the “Answers” tab below the questions.
Bitcoin is a digital currency or cryptocurrency that uses advanced technology to facilitate instant payments. It is (0)….. used for online shopping and transferring money without (1)….. a bank account. It (2)….. from (3)….. currency because there is no central authority that controls it.
Bitcoins are created through a process called mining. This involves a computer (4)….. a complex formula, which is created by the network. When a miner solves the formula they receive Bitcoins for their work. Only 21 million Bitcoins can ever be extracted with no (5)….. to increase or decrease.
There are many things other than money which people consider (6)….. like gold or diamonds, and bitcoin is no different. People are (7)….. to exchange bitcoin for real goods, services or cash. Whether you want to use bitcoin comes down to personal (8)…... Some people use bitcoin because, although all transactions are recorded, nobody would know which ‘account number’ was yours unless you told them.
(0)
PRIMARY – PRIMARILY
(1)
REQUIRE –
(2)
DIFFERENT –
(3)
TRADITION –
(4)
SOLUTION –
(5)
POSSIBLE –
(6)
VALUE –
(7)
PREPARATION –
(8)
PREFER –
Let´s take time to finish our essay.
Remember to use
Passive voice
Linking words
Affixes
Conditionals
ACTIVITIES SESSION 21 - JULY 21st
First part (20 minutes)
Second part (20 minutes)
What is it? Learn vocabulary and evaluate yourself... how many can you answer?
Third part (40 minutes)
What do you know about prefixes?
We were changing our article, using linking words... what if you try to add some words with prefixes?
Fourth part (40 minutes)
Listen and write the transcription in your personal link
Share your transcription with one of your partners and do peer correction.
If you finish your activities before your partners take advantage of your time and work ahead on your essays.
ACTIVITIES SESSION 20 - JULY 19th
First part (15 minutes)
Second part (45 minutes)
Chat rooms... every fifteen minutes you will be changed to another room. We are going to use the meeting rooms for this session.
Be aware of using passive voice as much as you can.
These are the discussion questions:
1) Have you ever been punished or made to pay for something that you did not do?
2) How would you handle integrating someone who had been frozen for 100 years into society?
3) How would your country change if children were allowed to vote?
4) Would civilization be better off if the internet had never been created?
5) Can you explain how glass is made?
6) What is the nicest thing that has been done for you?
7) Have you ever been awarded a prize?
8) What goal do you think humanity is not focused enough on achieving?
9) What traditions are kept in your family?
10) What’s the most difficult question you have ever been asked?
11) Have you ever been hurt by someone you trusted?
12) What 3 global issues should be solved right now?
13) What’s the best present you’ve ever been given?
14) What are the most popular foods eaten in your country?
15) Do you think children are spoiled these days? Why?
According to your outline start writing about one of the aspects you have set for your "Body" Do it in your personal link
Fourth part (20 minutes)
Let´s share our knowledge about linking words or phrases.
Now ... unscramble information using this chart
Fifth part (10 minutes)
Open your first writing: "The article"... and try to better it using some linking words. You did it in your personal link
ACTIVITIES SESSION 19 - JULY 18th
First part (60 minutes)
What do you know about essays?
Second part (120 minutes)
Presentations!
Is IA taking your job away?
How to Create More Eco-Friendly/Sustainable IT Practices
What Is Augmented Reality (AR)?
Cybersecurity Risks Related to ChatGPT and AI-powered Chatbots
Truth and Lie About AI
Turning Cyber Insurance from Problem to Profit
What Do AI Models Recommend for Cybersecurity? It Depends on Who You Ask
Now it´s time to start writing an essay.
Choose your topic and prepare the outline
ACTIVITIES SESSION 18 - JULY 17th
First part (30 minutes)
Let´s answer and share our opinions in this Forum
Second part (30 minutes)
Participate in conversations about technology topics that matter the most.
Let me ask you something:
Do you know the meaning of these Initials: CompTIA, AI, IT, SaaS
Third part (90 minutes)
Prepare a 20 minutes presentation about one of these topics (Choose just one of them)
How to Create More Eco-Friendly/Sustainable IT Practices
What Do AI Models Recommend for Cybersecurity? It Depends on Who You Ask
What Is Augmented Reality (AR)?
Cybersecurity Risks Related to ChatGPT and AI-powered Chatbots
Truth and Lie About AI
Turning Cyber Insurance from Problem to Profit
ACTIVITIES SESSION 17 - JULY 14th
First part (30 minutes)
Technology affects almost every aspect of life in 2023, from transport efficiency and safety to access to food and healthcare, socialization, and productivity. It's made learning more convenient, information easier to access, and has enabled global communities to form organically on the internet. Even though technology has impacted our lives positively and allowed ideas and resources to be shared more easily, the overuse of some technology has been linked to a decline in mental health, increased social division, and privacy concerns. The rapid rise of AI tools like ChatGPT has raised even more questions about the role technology plays in our lives. We take technology for granted every day – even when it’s delivering us the latest news in an instant, making our cappuccino, or connecting us with loved ones halfway across the country (or even the world). So, to remind ourselves of how much technology has changed society, we've looked at the eight most important ways that tech has impacted our lives in recent years.
Let´s share opinions about technology
1. You must answer my question
2. Post your question
3. Answer at least 4 questions from your partners.
Remember to use the grammar points we have learned during the course.
Second part (40 minutes)
Practice conversation
After having the opportunity to write your opinions... now it´s time for speaking!
Discuss the forum and use some of the questions below to continue speaking about the topic
(1) What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘technology’?
(2) Is technology a good or a bad thing?
(3) What new technology could you not live without?
(4) Do you like reading about technology?
(5) Do you like using technology to learn?
(6) What do you think very old people think of modern technology?
(7) How has technology changed society?
(8) Has technology made us more impatient?
(9) Max Frisch said: "Technology is the knack of arranging the world so that we don't have to experience it." Do you agree with him?
(10) Mark Kennedy said: "All of the biggest technological inventions created by man - the airplane, the automobile, the computer - say little about his intelligence, but speak volumes about his laziness." Do you agree?
(11) What do you think of today’s technology?
(12) What do you think of tomorrow’s technology?
(13) Do you think we’ve become obsessed with technology?
(14) Do you always trust technology?
(15) Does technology ever let you down?
(16) What things would you never let technology replace?
(17) Has technology made our lives better than our grandparents’ lives?
(18) What technology is dangerous?
(19) Frank Lloyd Wright said: "If it [technology] keeps up, man will waste away all his limbs but the push-button finger." What does this mean? Do you like this quote?
(20) Alan M. Eddison said: "Modern technology... Owes ecology... An apology." What does this mean? Do you agree?
Third part (30 minutes)
Fourth part (30 minutes)
Time for finishing your Reports
Practice really does make perfect! If you compare writing to a skill like
cooking, or even playing a sport, you cannot expect to improve if you
don’t practice – it’s like expecting to become a pro football player after
one practice with your team.
Try to set yourself daily writing exercises – they need not be
long-winded and time-consuming, even just committing yourself to
writing a paragraph a day is enough! You can even partner up with
someone else who also wants to improve their writing skills and
read each other’s paragraphs to see where changes need to be made.
After writing your texts, Send your report to a partner, he can check it using the writing checklist below.
How to do that? Simply check your text/email by answering the questions one by one:
Content
have he/she covered all the key information required by the task?
have he/she written only information which is relevant to the task?
have he/she developed the basic points in the task with my own ideas?
Communicative Achievement
have he/she achieved the main purpose(s) of the text (for example, explaining, persuading, suggesting, apologising, comparing, etc.)?
have he/she communicated a balance of straightforward and more complex ideas?
have he/she used a suitable style and register (formal or informal) for the task?
Organisation
have he/she used paragraphs appropriately to organise my ideas?
have he/she used other organisational features appropriately for the genre of the text (for example, titles, headings, openings, closings, etc.)?
Is the connection between my ideas clear and easy for the reader to follow? (For example, have he/she used appropriate linking words, pronouns, etc. to refer to different things within the text?)
Are the ideas balanced appropriately, with suitable attention and space given to each one?
Language
have he/she used a wide range of vocabulary?
have he/she avoided repeating the same words and phrases?
have he/she used a range of simple and more complex grammatical structures?
have he/she correctly used any common phrases which are relevant to the specific task or topic?
is his/her use of grammar accurate?
is his/her spelling accurate?
Send feedback to your partners.
(1) masking
(2) ongoing
(3) nagging
(4) opening
(5) sapling
(6) yawning
(7) lasting
(8) lacking
(9) ambling
(10) bootleg
(11) lolling
(12) evoking
Outer circle word: monosyllable
https://www.rd.com/list/printable-brain-teasers/
Answers:
For laser ladder: laser, large, learn, later, table, beast, beams
For water ladder: water, waste, swear, laser, flare, false, falls
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