Unit 7 November Practica

Pre-writing: Thinking about problems 

Pollution is a serious problem that has many disadvantages in the planet to this day. There are different types of pollution such as air pollution, water pollution,soil pollution, wind pollution etc. However, this problem can lead to serious problems such as allergies, climate change, diseases and several deaths of wildlife animals which will affect the whole of our ecosystem if we keep our actions the same.
The consequences of this problem are dangerous and need to be dealt with and stopped before it is too late.

One of the solutions to this problem is recycling everything we can due to the landfill filling rapidly. Various things such as plastic, cardboard, paper and glass have to be recycled due to the large variety of it ending in our oceans which harms the ecosystem of our marine species.
This leads me to my next solution of not littering. A grand majority of people litter throughout the street,which leads to a great deal of rubbish not being picked up and left on the roads.
Finally, due to litter being such a major cause of pollution, it is vital to dispose of household hazardous materials such as pesticides, fertilisers and paints in the correct manner as if it is not done correctly most of these materials can have a potential serious harm to the environment which we will feel the massive effect of.

In conclusion, it is a high importance to stop pollution by being aware of what has to be thrown away and where but by doing these solutions, the world will be a better place.

Unit 7 In Class Exercises/tasks

30/10/18

Developing Paragraphs (problems and solutions) - Tema 7

-different types of paragraphs
- sentences are grouped into paragraphs

1st half of paragraph is the problem
2nd paragraph will be solution

Make sure to have enough aspects to cover before starting to write the paragraph

How to look for information for this type of writing?  Different aspects
page 50 ex 3

a. air pollution
Problems: the effect on allergies, problem for environment, preserves the problem of health conditions, produces climate change, change in weather
b. traffic
Problems: overused, climate change (a lot of CO2 being released into the atmosphere) , being late, stress, pollution,
c. overcrowded classrooms
Problems: people disturbing, lack of personal space, people are noisy and cannot concentrate, taking part in the classes is quite difficult
d. Fracking
Problems: pollution (air and water), produces it is linked to earthquakes, not good for the environment, higher potential of oil spills which affects the soil around it
e. Overuse of the internet
Problems: lack of socialisation, no interaction, health issues

pg 50 ex 1

a. The first paragraph is developed by setting out and talking about the problem. The topic is deforestation.
The supporting ideas of this paragraph are; the importance of trees. They heal the environment. They are fuel and carry out suitable life and different details.

The controlling ideas is that plants are needed to make life possible and suitable.

b. The supporting ideas show the effects of deforestation.

c. The main idea of the second paragraph are the solutions of the problem of the general topic. The topic sentence is the solution of deforestation.

d. the controlling idea is one of the solution is use of paper.
3 Elements: reduce paper use, to recycle, to re-use old paper.

e.There is a conclusion in the second paragraph. We get a summary type of conclusion in the second paragraph.


Pre-writing: Thinking about problems 

Problem ideas: Lack of education, fracking, Climate change

Lack of education - Topic 

Controlling ideas 

• Necessary to have the knowledge and skills we require 
• To uphold norms and values
• To have a different perspective of looking at life 
• Gives us awareness about the surrounding world

Solutions

• More government funding into the educational system 
• Make education cheaper so those in the working class will be able to continue with their education
• Try different ways of teaching

What will happen in the future if there are no changes concerning that issue? 

• Lack of education will increase

Conditional Sentences 

e.g If you eat fish from polluted waters, you could get sick too

pg 52 ex 4,5,6,

Ex 4.

Scientists say that if deforestation continues...
If you follow three Rs ....
If you use less paper, fewer trees will be cut for paper making

Ex 5

a. If you don't use a map when you drive, you could get lost
b. Students will do badly in their exams if they don't get enough sleep
c. If you want to lose weight, exercise three times a week and don't eat junk food.
d. If you could fly there, it will be faster than taking the train
e.Many arguments can be avoided if you think before you speak
f.I will go to that film, if I find someone to go with me

Ex 6

a. If it rains this weekend, I will go to the cinema instead of the water park
b. If the library isn't open tomorrow, I will stay at home to study
c. If petrol prices increase even more, I will have to change my car
d.If I am busy all day today, I'll call you tonight
e.I heard that if you are the president of the school, you can me a lot of money
d.If they are coming with us, I won't go on holiday

06/11/18

Solution Paragraphs;

Ways to start solution phrases:

One solution to the problem is...
One answer is...
A second answer is...
A final answer is..

Pg 53 Ex 10

List of solutions;

a. We must reduce stress for secondary school students

• More revision  
• Smaller classrooms
• One to one meetings with teachers

In order to reduce stress for secondary school students, we could motivate students to do more revision and teachers should be able to do a revision sessions every once in  while. Another solution, is smaller classrooms which can lead to much more of a one-to-one situation which may make the student feel more at ease. 

A final answer is to be able to provide a one to one meetings with teachers so they can help you with progress and help you with any queries you may have.  

b. Teenagers spend so much time using their mobile phones that they are no longer skilled at face-to-face interaction

• Ban mobile phones
• Give lessons or conferences about the unhealthy lifestyles phones can give you
• Do not allow them to have their phone on them at all times.

In order to overcome this problem, a possibility would be to ban mobile phones until a certain age. However, this idea could bring controversy as teenagers need their mobile phone on them, in case of any emergencies. 

Another answer is to give lessons or conferences about the unhealthy lifestyles phones can give you which will spread awareness about this habit. 

Final solution may be to prohibit their phone on them at all time which may help them to not always be looking at their phones. 

c. In the next five to ten years, experts predict that there won't be enough doctors and nurses to meet hospitals' needs. 

• Bigger recruitment of doctors and nurses
• Advertise the importancy of being a nurse or doctor
• Go around the country to persuade people to join the medical career

d. We need to find ways to help protect young children from violence on television

• Do not let them watch violent content 
• Make sure a responsible person is in a room with them
• Have a system where violence content is shown, a code must be entered. 

Page 74 ex 11

Topic sentence:I need more money while I am at university
Weak, strong or OK solution?

Weak borrow money from my friends
Strong sell some of my things
Weak ask my parents for money
Weak go busking with my guitar
Strong get a part-time job
Weak drop out of university and get a full-time job
OK buy lottery tickets
OK ride my bike to university instead of using public transport
Weak ask my lecturers for money
Strong buy fewer CDs and clothes

Problem/solution Essay
Multiple Paragraphs

1st: State and define the problem
2nd: First possible solution
3rd: Suggest 2nd Solution
4th: Evaluate solutions (discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the solutions)
5th: Make a recommendation (if you think one of the solutions is better than the other and why)

09/11/18

Managing Tourism Growth 


A lot of countries have found out that the development of tourism industry and bring social and environment disadvantages. 
A high level tourism can not only lead to the effect of pollution but also have an effect on water, making it insufficient.

One solution to this problem is to be able to lure wealthier holidaymakers which will lead to the maximum profit from minimum numbers. On the other hand, there is a problem with this solution as only a short number of visitors are allowed but the market requires more.

Unit 6 October Practica

Seminar - 25/10
Poems of comparison

Figurative language in poems

Figurative language contains images. - to create interest, make things clearer
Examples of figurative language as metaphors, similes, and personification.

Similes- used when comparing two unlike things and contains using the words such as like or as
E.g. Emeralds are as green as grass, a ruby red as blood.

Metaphors- also compare two unlike things, but without like or as. 
E.g. The night is a black cat/ The moon is her tapaz eye.

Personification- gives human traits, characteristics or qualities to a non-human subject
E.g I thought I heard the city crying in its sleep

Topic ideas - a howling wind or a gentle breeze, a rainstorm or blizzard or a kind of animal or trains

Poems that are based on figurative language

Evaluation of poem - My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun - Sonnet 130

- Uses of similes . eg. 'My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun' - meaning her eyes are not bright (compared to the sun)

Sonnet 18

- Uses of similes e.g Shall I compare you to a summer's day?


Shall I compare thee to a stormy night
Thou thunders more noisy and temperate
Rough winds shaking the leaves out of the trees,

25/10/18

An alternative text with a point by point structure. pg 48 ex 11.

Doing sports and watching sport on TV both have definitive benefits for a student.
Doing sports can be considered a very healthy way of living as those that do sports are less likely to die from health problems. Another advantage of doing sports is making new friends and being sociable with other around you. It is also considered good for mental health and the body. On the other hand, there are also advantages for watching sports on TV. Firstly, it saves money and secondly it can be a way of motivation to move and proceed to carry out the sport being watched. Watching sports can improve the ability of communication and help you stay organised. So, if you are thinking about either watching sport or doing sport, they both have their benefits.


Do a poem 

Their fur as white as snow
Their hops as cute as thymes
Who could this be?
This animal I can't see

They seem to be huge and wild
Acting like a human on two legs
With their grow as loud as an alarm

Unit 6 In Class Exercises/Tasks

25/10/18

Comparison and Contrast 

Methods;

1) Block Method
2) Point by point

Structure

• Topic sentence - always decide topic sentence and make sure that you tell the reader what you are going to talk about and how you will compare them or contrast them. 
• The body- Once a topic sentence is chosen, make sure to have points to compare or contrast. Once this is done, the rough work can begin. 
• The Conclusion- A good sentence that reinforced the idea that were written at the beginning. 

Example Block Method - Like a mirror
Topic Sentence - The difference of the lecturing manner of Mr.Jones and Mr.Smith. - Contrast paragraph
Supportive points
Mr Jones - (positives) - 3 features described
First feature that is being analysed is how he speaks, he has a quite easy going style and he makes his teaching quite clearly

Mr Smith (Negatives) - 3 features described
 First feature that is being analysed is his voice, hates to be interrupted, lectures as not as interesting (negatives)

Key words: On the other hand, (using this for conclusion)

Example Point by Point - One positive points, one negative points, one positive point, one negative point.... and so on. - Moving from one to another aspect. The element that links both ideas is 'however' 

• Point by Point is organised differently but it makes the reader easier to follow our ideas but it depends on what our aim is. 

In general terms, a point by point method is better to show contrast. 

Adavantages and Disadvantages -we can choose to talk about either advantages or disadvantages to talk about a single element or perhaps two elements with comparing or contrasting.

Just with one element - the best is Block method

pg 48 ex 10 - Class 

Topic sentence - advantages about studying abroad and in your own country
Supporting elements -
Positives Challenges,courage, learning another language and socialisation, cultural reasons,understanding other when you are at home and being able to understand your own culture.
Negatives price, familiarity
One element or two elements? - Two elements (studying abroad and studying in your own country)
Block or point by point? - Block Method


Chapter 2.1 Argument and Discussion

1. Every year millions of students choose to study in a foreign country. This can have considerable benefits/advantages such as the change to experience another culture, but also involves certain drawbacks/disadvantages which may include feelings of isolation and homesickness. Another negative aspect may be the high cost, involving both bees and living expenses. However most students appear to find that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and that the change to join an international group of student is a major benefit in developing a career.

Unit 4 Practica Describing a person

Describing a person

My mother has been by my side for all these years and has beautiful features. At first glance, her eyes may seem a light green but if you look closer you realise that she has big blue eyes which look like a clear day in the sky and some dimples on both her cheeks which make her face look warm and welcoming. My mother is the most beautiful and caring person I have ever met and her skin looks as soft as a baby's bottom. She is a very petite woman that loves to walk her dogs everyday in order to keep active and young.My mother is a mature and independent woman with very good organisation skills that will surprise everyone. She is truly an amazing person. 

Unit 4 Descriptive and Process Paragraphs Tasks

Using Prepositions

My favourite place to relax is a small cafe down the street from where I live. This cafe is on a small side street and as soon as you see it, you feel like going in. There are three windows on either side of the door, and each window has a small window box with brightly coloured flowers. There is a small wooden door that opens into the care, and as you go in, you can see a dozen small tables all around the room. Even though, it isn't a big place. its size makes it very cosy and comfortable. I always like to sit at a small table in the corner near the front window. From here, I can look at the artwork on the walls and at the pretty green plants hanging from the ceiling. With a strong cup of coffee and a good book, I feel very happy and relaxed in my favourite cafe.

A description of a place may answer some of these questions

• Where is the place?
• How big is it?
• How warm or cold is the place?
• How does the place make you feel? Why?
• What things can you see in this place?
• What colours do you see?
• How are things positioned?
• What is the weather like? (if it is a landscape) 
• Does the place bring any memories?
• Do you like this place? Why? 
• What strikes you when you see this picture? 

Describing a picture

This place looks very relaxing and calm as the waves crash against the shore. It seems quite cold but comfortable with a beautiful scenery. Sitting on the rocks and looking out at the horizon would make me feel amazing and quite calm to enjoy the scenery of the ocean. This seems to be the place where most people go just to clear their minds and have a bit of fresh air.

Unit 2 and 3 Practica Home Ownership

High rates of home ownership are bad for the economy. Discuss

It has been argued that rises in the rate of home ownership can increase the rate of unemployment.This is because home ownership appears to make people more reluctant to move in order to find work. Spain is an example of a country where high rates of home ownership coincide with high unemployment, however Switzerland demonstrates the opposite. This theory remains controversial. It is clear that other factors, such as the liquidity of the housing market, must play a role in the relationship. 

This theory was lent support by the performance of the housing market in US states such as California and Florida during the recession of 2007–9. These states had all experienced a major housing boom during the 1990s. But after the start of the recession the rate of house moving declined steeply. It seems that one factor in this problem was the number of households in negative equity. Having negative equity means that a house would be sold at a loss. Therefore a recession may be deepened if labour becomes more static, as a result of high home ownership rates.