Friday, October 28, 2016

Let's read about Halloween

Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of All Hallows' Evening), also known as AllhalloweenAll Hallows' Eve,or All Saints' Eve] is a celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide,the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.
It is widely believed that many Halloween traditions originated from Celtic harvest festivals which may have pagan roots, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain, and that this festival was Christianized as Halloween. Some academics, however, support the view that Halloween began independently as a solely Christian holiday.
Αποτέλεσμα εικόνας για halloween wikipediaHalloween activities include trick-or-treating (or the related guising), attending Halloween costume parties, decorating, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing and divination games, playing pranks, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories and watching horror films. In many parts of the world, the Christian religious observances of All Hallows' Eve, including attending church services and lighting candles on the graves of the dead, remain popular, although elsewhere it is a more commercial and secular celebration. Some Christians historically abstained from meat on All Hallows' Eve, a tradition reflected in the eating of certain foods on this vigil day, including apples, potato pancakes and soul cakes.

Talking about Yourself

                                                            Speaking Guide
Talking about where you live:

-I live in a village/area called
-It's...miles from...
-It's build up/quite area.
-You can get around easily on foot.
-It's a quiet place.
-It's on the coast.
-My friend live nearby.
-It has nicr neighborhood
-The beaches are great
-The town is picturesque.

Talking about vacations:

-When I'm on vacation,I enjoiy being outdors.
-My ideal vacation would include...
-I usualy spend my time lying on the beach.
-I enjoy going to the islands.

Talking about plsns:

-I'm hoping to...
-This summer I'm going to...
-I haven't decided where to go yet,but...
-I am planning to go on vacation in (August).
-I ll be staying in...

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Do you ever argue about money with your parents or your friends?

The answer is no, I have never argued with my parents or my friends, because I am a responsible and punctual (OR: consistent) child. For example if I want to buy something I thing think it out very well before buying it. Moreover, when I buy something, I buy it with my pocket money. (FULL STOP) If it costs more than I afford, I am waiting always wait to collect the required money.

Students should work to earn money if they wish to travel. Do you agree? Why/ Why not?

I agree with this statement because if students don't work to earn money, and their parents give them money (OR: an allowance) in all their life they will wait for everything to come happen from their parents. One reason is students should work to earn money for their education or to travel around the world. To sum up, students should work to earn money for their life.

Speaking: Expressing opinion


Lend her money or sell necklace

On the one hand, (comma here) your sister will sell your's grandmother's necklace. (full stop) On the other hand, you will lend her money but she may not paid it back. If I were you, I'd lend her money because it is better to lose your money rather than sells the necklace. The Necklace has sentimental value for you and your family because your grandmother wore it. To sum up I think the best thing to do is to lend money to your sister to travel, because it is a pity to sells the necklace.

What do you think about borrowing money from family or friends?

I think borrowing money from friends or family could harm relationships. If you are strapped for cash and think about asking a friend or family for money, decide what is needed more,money or friendship. For example, if you asked your friend or family to lend you money, they will lend you, and when you are asked to return it, it may wreak havoc on your relationships. I believe this is always harmful. It is not a good idea to borrow or lend money in relations to relatives or family.

Monday, October 24, 2016

*General plan for an essay expressing your opinion*

General plan fo an essay expressing your opinion
~Introduction Par.1
*Refer to the topic e.g. Many people wish they had money.
*State your opinion e.g. Money doesn't bring happiness.


~Par.2
*Give the other point of view and explain why you don't agree with it e.g. Money buys things but not friends, love and health.


~Par.3
*Give additional reasons to support your opinion e.g. Rich people have problems, stress and boring life.


~Conclusion Par.4
*Summarize your arguments and restate your opinion e.g. Money doesn't bring happiness.

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Opinion essay about saving money


Essay: Expressing Your Opinion

1. Read and analyze the task.
  •   What statement must you discuss? Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
  •   What point(s) in the article can you use to support your opinion
2. Brainstorm ideas

   Should people save for the future

 Yes:  save for a rainy day / save up for one's children and grandchildren / not get into debt

 No:  life is short / live for the moment
  
  How could you spend your money to make the quality of your life better?
  
  •   have fun
  • travel around the world
  • enjoy an extravagant lifestyle

Opinion ESSAY

                                                 Essay:Expressing your opinion

                                                         WRITNIG GUIDE

Introducing:Paragraph 1
Many of us wish...
I personally believe...
The way I see it...
In my experience...

Paragraph 2-3
I think...
It is true that...but...
In my opinion,...
First of all...
For one thing...{for another}...
In addition...
Moreover...
Secondly...
Finally...

Conclusion:Paragraph 4
To sum up...
Although...
Even thought...

Monday, October 17, 2016

Speaking Part 2:Help solve a problem

             ~~~Help solve a problem~~~


Summing up the information
On the one hand...                                                                                  Speaking Guide
On the other hand...
You mentioned (that)...                                   
As you said...


Giving advice
I think you should/could...
My advice is to...
Why dont you...
If i were you, I'd....
The best thing to do is (to)...


Topic vocabulary
borrow               earn money
lend                   (ir)responsible
save                   a valuable item
   it's waste of time

Sunday, October 16, 2016

LETTER OF ADVICE UNIT 1

LETTER OF ADVICE /WRITING GUIDE 
1.Read and analyze the letter and task.
- Who are you writing to ? 
- At troubled roommate 
-Where wiil your letter appear ?
- Appear to newspaper 
- What is troubled roommate problem ?
- Troubled roommate's problems are that he cant put up with roommates noise and he has to do most of the cleaning up 
- What kind of advice should you give ? 
- To make practical suggestions offer to do some things.

2. Brainstorm ideas 
THINK SUGGESTIONS YOU COULD MAKE TO TROUBLED ROOMMATE
A) Tell your roommate exactly how you feel 
B) Ask them to use headphones , etc. 

3. Organize your ideas . Follow the plan on page 14 of student book 

GENERAL PLAN OF IDEAS / DETAILED PLAN 
OPENING - PARAGRAPH 1
Refer to the writer's problem. Show sympathy and understanding.   TOO MUCH CHORES  
                                                                                                                   AT HOME 
                                                                                                  ANDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL 

PARAGRAPH 2 Give advice. Add examples to support your ideas
PARAGRAPH 3 Give more advice and more examples 
                                                                                      TALK TO YOUR PARENTS 
                                                                                       FIND A SUITABLE TIME 
                                                                                        MAKE PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
CLOSING - PARAGRAPH 4 
Sum up and say you hope your advice helps  SHOW YOUR PARENTS THAT YOUR 
                                                                                          MATURE 
                                                                             I HOPE THIS ADVICE HELPS YOU 


4. WRITE YOUR LETTER . THINK ABOUT LANGUAGE . USE THE EXPRESSIONS BELOW . REMEMBER TO USE LANGUAGE FOR GIVING ADVICE AND TO USE EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS. 

OPENING : PARAGRAPH 1 
Its not easy when ...
I had a similar problem...
I know what its like to ... have noise roommates 
I'm sure you feel irritated when your roommates disturb you but there are solution 
It can be very annoying when your roommates are so noisy but there are solution 

PARAGRAPH 2-3 
EXPRESSIONS FOR GIVING ADVICE 
Try to...
If I were you, I....
You should /could ...
What about ....

1) THE BEST THING TO DO IS ....
2) IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA TO ...
3) ITS NOT GOOD TO ... 
4) SOS: I SUGGEST + VERB - ING ...


CLOSING - PARAGRAPH 4 

Im sure / I hope that you will soon ...
I think it will help to try these suggestions...
I hope everything works out for you...

5. CHECK YOUR LETTER CAREFULLY WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED. DID YOU USE LANGUAGE FOR GIVING ADVICE AND EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS ? 


SPEAKING UNIT 2

PART 2: HELP SOLVING A PROBLEM
PLAN 
1) Repeat the Problem quickly ( ON THE ONE HAND /ON THE OTHER HAND ) 
2) Say which option I choose 
3) Why I choose it by using the Examiner's information in stage 2
4) Say which picture/option I don't choose 
5) Say why I don't choose it by using the Examiner's information in stage 2 
6) Sum up in a few words what my suggestion is .

HELP SOLVE A PROBLEM SPEAKING GUIDE 

SUMMING UP THE INFORMATION 
.........On the one hand .........
.........On the other hand ........
.........You mentioned ( that) .......
......... As you said ........

GIVING ADVICE 

I think you should / could .......
My advice is to ......
Why dont you ........
If i were you , I'd ........
I think the best thing to do is ( to )........

TOPIC VOCABULARY 

Borrow                                               Earn money 
Lend                                                    (Ir) responsible 
Save                                                     A valuable item 
It's a waste of money                          Has sentimental value 
Promise to pay ( you) back                 Reliable 
Trustworth 

Useful speaking phrases


 Help solve a problem

summing up the information
  • on the one hand...
  • on the other hand...
  • you mentioned (that)...
  • as you said...
Giving advice
  • I think you should / could...
  • my advice is to...
  • Why don't you...
  • If I were you, I'd...
  • I think the best think to do is (to)...
Topic vocabulary
  • borrow
  • lend
  • save
  • it's a waste of money
  • promise to pay (you) back
  • earn money
  • (ir) responsible
  • a valuable item
  • has sentimental value

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Letter of advice

                                                  Writing GUIDE

                                                LETTER OF ADVICE 

 Opening:Paragraph 1
It's not easy when...
I had a similar problem with....
I know what it's like to...
I'm surely you fell irritated when... but...
It can be very annoying when... but...


 Paragraphs 2-3

Expressions for giving advice 
Try to...
If I were you I'd...
You could/should...
What about...
The best thing to do is...
It might be a good idea to...
It's not good to...
I suggest...


 Closing:Paragraph 4
I am sure/I hope that you will soon...
I think it will help to try these suggestions.
I hope everything works out for you.