Monday AUDIO LESSON More people to stick to Ney Year s resolution CONVERSATION Things are hotting up!!! 1. Resolution 2. Unrealistic 3. Willpower Guide Questions 1. How many promises are mentioned at the beginning of the article? 2. How many adults make New Year's resolutions? 3. What is the biggest reason for people not sticking to resolutions? Tim Have you been following the election so far? Tim Tim Explanation : Yes and with only two weeks to go things are really hotting up. That's true and it's one of the dirtiest election campaigns I can remember. I have to agree with you. Both campaign teams have been spreading nasty rumors and even lies about the opposing candidate. Their television advertising has also been very negative, attacking the opponent's character and record. It's not really much of a recommendation for democracy. Hot up - When something hots up, a lot of activity and excitement starts to happen. 1. Give your thoughts on the issue? 2. What is your Ney Year s resolution? State your reason Example : Campaigning is expected to start hotting up today.
Tuesday ARTICLE UN promises action on N Korea nuclear test The United Nations Security Council says it will "begin to work immediately" to take action against North Korea. The UN believes a nuclear test that North Korea carried out on Wednesday could be a hydrogen bomb. This was the fourth time since 2006 that North Korea has tested a nuclear bomb, but it could be the first time it has tested a hydrogen bomb. A hydrogen bomb is a lot more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II. The UN said of North Korea's test that: "A clear threat to international peace and security continues to exist." However, the UN has not said what action it would take against North Korea, nor when any measures would be put in place. Not all countries agree on what to do about North Korea's latest nuclear test. The USA said it does not think the test was a hydrogen bomb because the explosion was too small. A South Korean politician agreed. However, both the USA and South Korea said the test was a dangerous move by North Korea. Japan wants the UN to act quickly to take action. Japan's ambassador to the UN said: "The authority and credibility of the [UN] will be put in question if it does not take these measures." China had strong words for North Korea. Its government said: "We strongly encourage North Korea to honour its de-nuclearisation promises and to stop taking any action that will make this situation worse." 1. Immediately 2. Carried out 3. Credibility 1. When will the U.N. begin to start taking action against North Korea? 2. What does the U.N. believe North Korea tested? 3. How many times has North Korea tested a nuclear bomb? 4. What did the U.N. say North Korea's test was a threat to? 5. When will the U.N. put measures in place against North Korea?
Wednesday PICTURE ANALYSIS 6. What is the relationship between China and North Korea? 7. Where did does North Korea launch its nuclear test? 8. What are the effect of this test in the neighbouring country? 9. What is the solution to this problem? 10. What do you think people should do to have peace? EXERCISE: COMMON : DISCUSSIONS: 1. What s the setting of this picture? 2. Who are the characters? 3. What are they doing? 4. What is the issue in this photo? 5. What lesson can we learn from this? She is taller compared to Ali. She is taller than Ali. I hope you would do it quickly. I hope you will do it quickly I want to know what is the matter. I want to know what the matter is. He cut his hair. He had his hair cut.
Thursday DEBATE CANNABIS SHOULD BE LEGALISED Governments all over the world have spent decades and billions fighting a "war on drugs". However, many believe that the most commonly used illegal drug, cannabis, should not be illegal at all. Advocates of legalization point out cannabis' medicinal properties, its ability to open up the mind, and plentiful evidence that it is less harmful than both alcohol and tobacco. Critics of legalization meanwhile cite studies showing cannabis' harmful physical and psychotic effects and its tendency to act as a gateway to harder and more dangerous drugs. Pros: It is important that we have the liberty to do what we want to our own bodies. People are allowed to eat or drink to their detriment. In many countries it is legal to take one's life. Why then, should people not be allowed to harm themselves through cannabis use? (Assuming that cannabis use is harmful. In most cases, this is highly debatable.) Cons: While individual liberty is an important good, there are cases in which a Government can be justified in behaving in a paternalistic manner, even to prevent individuals harming themselves. Few people debate the law that you must wear a seatbelt in cars, for example. Moreover, cannabis can harm others and many of the ways in which it does so would not be possible to counter with regulation. In the words of philosopher George Sher, "Drug use harms strangers by involving them in the collisions, shootouts and other catastrophes to which the impaired and overly aggressive drug users are prone. 1. Cannabis 2. Legalize 3. Plentiful 1. What can you say about the issue? 2. Which side are you with the debate? Why? 3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of drug?
Friday BUSINESS IDIOM FOCUS Read and be familiar with the Business Idiom below and use them in your conversation. The Early Bird Catches the Worm Marc, the lines for the rock festival are going to be miles long! If you expect to get tickets for you and Mary, remember that old saying. " The early bird catches the worm " I guess you're right. Mary is looking forward to the concert, and I'd hate to disappoint her. I'll get up real early to get a place at the head of the line. That way I'll get the tickets I want, for sure! Why study idioms? One of the keys to speaking like a native is the ability to use and understand casual expressions, or idioms. Hang On During the depression years the Smiths had a great deal of trouble with their business, but somehow or other they were able to hang on. Although they almost lost their store, they managed to persevere until things got better. On the Line Lately Tom's been more conscientious about the accuracy and quality of his work with the company. He was warned that his job was on the line because of his lack of concern for his duties. When Tom was alerted that he was in danger of losing his job, he began to take his obligations with the company more seriously. Eating Someone Make Ends Meet It's almost impossible trying to keep up with the high cost of living. It's true. Things are so expensive nowadays that it's very difficult to make ends meet. You know, even with Lucie's salary, our combined income is hardly enough to pay all the bills. Hey, Alice. What's been eating you lately? Don't you realize how rude and irritable you've become? I know. I'm really sorry for the way I've been acting. Well, why don't you tell me what has been bothering and upsetting you and maybe we can work your problem out together. I'll admit that it would help to talk to someone about it.