This is a kind reminder, you have homework, you have to write an article (Unit 2).
Remember that an article is usually written for a language magazine or newsletter, and the reader is assumed to have similar interests to the writer. The main purpose is to inform, interest and engage the reader, so there should be some opinion or comment. It may include amusing stories, reported speech and descriptions. It can be formal or informal, depending on the target audience.
If you need some help, go to 'Writing'where
you will find PDF documents with general especification and some models to give
you ideas.
This is a kind reminder, you have homework, you have to write a letter of application (Unit 2).
If you need some help, go to 'Writing'where
you will find PDF documents with general especification and some models to give
you ideas. A letter of application is sometimes sent, rather than an
application form or CV, in which case the letter should include the information
you would put in a CV but presented in sentences and paragraphs. It is used to apply
for a job. It’s your opportunity to say why you want the job and to present
yourself as a candidate for the position in a way that impresses a prospective
employer and makes you seem the perfect person for the job.
The key to how to write a letter/email whether
it is informal, formal, personal or cover format is to communicate in
the clearest way possible. To do it so, include all the points in the
task, use appropriate openings and closings, organize your ideas in
paragraphs, check punctuation and spelling, and use all that vocabulary
and structures we have been learning.
Are you looking for a new job? Would you like to make a change in your life by working in something different? In 2009, Tourism Queensland promoted the Great Barrier Reef as a global tourism destination with a website encouraging people worldwide to apply for The Best Job In The World, to be a "Caretaker of the Islands" to "house-sit" the islands of the Great Barrier Reef for half a year, based on Hamilton Island.
Job benefits included a large salary, free lodging in a multimillion-dollar villa, and transportation there and around the islands. The application process required a web video to be submitted, available publicly for consideration for the position. The job duties listed were primarily publicity-related with web videos, blogging, and photo diaries. The submission web site crashed two days following the launch of the campaign, from excessive visits and application video uploading
The winner was Ben Southall, from the United Kingdom. In the last week of his paradise job, he was stung by an Irukandji jellyfish. Although lethal cases are known, he made a full recovery. And here he is on this video. Have a look at the jobs he talks about, which one do you find more appealing? Which one would you apply for?
Note: The video has the option to activate subtitles in case you need them.
Cheaters never win, and winners never cheat ... unless you are one of these athletes. Who are some of the biggest cheaters in sport history? Have a look at this video and you will discover! You will probably find a surprise at the end of the video!
Fortunately, there are some inspiring people, like Rick Hyot and his father, Dick. What makes them especial is the fact that Rick suffers from cerebral palsy since birth. They have competed together in several events, including marathons and triathlons. During competition Dick pulls Rick in a special boat as they swim,
carries him in a special seat in the front of a bicycle, and pushes him
in a special wheelchair as they ran. The Hoyts did not finish the 2013 Boston Marathon, the last marathon they have run together.
They had about a mile to go when two bombs exploded near the finish
line, and were stopped by officials along with thousands of other
runners still running the race. They were not injured.
Zorbing is the recreation of rolling downhill in an orb, generally made of transparent plastic. Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope, but can also be done on a level surface, permitting more rider control. The first zorbing site was established in Rotorua, New Zealand.
The zorb is double-sectioned, with one ball inside the other with an air layer between. This acts as a shock absorber for the rider, damping bumps while traveling. Orbs are lightweight and made of flexible plastic, as opposed to the rigid plastic. Many orbs have straps to hold the rider in place, while others leave the rider free to walk the orb around or be tossed about freely by the rolling motion - water can be added inside, and this is commonly called a "water or aqua ride The inner and outer orb are connected by numerous (often hundreds) small ropes. Orbs have one or two tunnel-like entrances.
Sphereing is also referred to as Orbing or Zorbing, and Zorbing entered the Concise Oxford English Dictionary in 2001 where it was defined as: "a sport in which a participant is secured inside an inner capsule in a large, transparent ball which is then rolled along the ground or down hills".
Have you ever heard of `toe westling', 'octopushing', 'chess boxing', 'elephant polo', 'cheese rolling' or 'ice racing'? These are some of those sports considered 'wacky'. Watch the videos below to enlight you. Would you practice any of them?
Would you like to practise using the gerund and the infinitive? Why don't you try this exercise? There are 100 questions but they are shuffled and only 15 are shown at a time. Each time the page reloads you will get new questions so come more than once!!!
Remember that direct questions are often considered rude when speaking to strangers. To sound more polite we often use indirect questions. Indirect questions serve the same purpose as direct ones, but are considered more formal.
In this presentation you will learn how to make an indirect question and different ways for asking sounding more polite.
Next lesson we're going to talk about music. Read about the shows, watch the videos and think about how much you would enjoy these shows. Think of the reasons, of course, because we'll talk about it in class.
Tap Dogs
They are currently taking the world by storm with their tap show that combines the strength and power of workmen with the precision and talent of tap dancing.
Pagagnini
An innovative musical show that brings to life some of the world's best-loved pieces of classical music. But Pagagnini is more than just a concert: the musicians dance, laugh, cry and generally clown around in one of the most original comedy acts of the moment.
Rhythm of the Dance
This two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of irish talent. The show relives the journey of the Irish Celts throughtout history, combining traditional dance and music with the most up-to-date stage technology.
Cirque Éloize - iD
Sixteen artists on stage, thirteen circus disciplines, and a world of urban dances such as breakdance and hip-hop. The rock, electronic and poetic music, together with the presence of video, highlight the show's playful, energetic, and youthful aspects.
