English Level 4. General Review (Part 1)

The Most Extreme Place in The Universe

English Level 4

General Review (Part1)

Millennials vs Generation Z

Tomorrow. An animated film about climate change

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Russian Sleep Experiment

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The Most Extreme Place in The Universe

Millennials vs Generation Z

Tomorrow. An animated film about climate change

Topic: Quantifiers

YouTube Channel: Kurzgesagt in a Nutshell

The universe is pretty big and very strange. Hundreds of billions of galaxies with sextillions of stars and planets and in the middle of it all there is earth, with you and us. But as enormous as the universe seems looking up, it seems to get even larger when you start looking down. You are towering over worlds within worlds, within worlds – each in plain sight and yet hidden from your experience. Let’s go on a journey – we’ll start in a park, about a thousand meters long, enough for a 15 minute walk. Every time we click a magic button, we’ll become a thousand times smaller. Ready? Let’s go

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Russian Sleep Experiment

Homework

The Most Extreme Place in The Universe

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Millennials vs Generation Z

Tomorrow. An animated film about climate change

Topic: Comparatives and Superlatives

YouTube Channel: The Infographics Show

Millennials, born mostly between the early 1980s and mid-1990s, exhibit a penchant for authenticity, social consciousness, and experiences. In contrast, Generation Z, born from the mid-1990s to the early 2010s, values individuality, digital fluency, and instant connectivity. What generation do you belong to? Do they characteristics match with your personality? Let's find out more about this topic!

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Russian Sleep Experiment

Homework

The Most Extreme Place in The Universe

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Millennials vs Generation Z

Tomorrow. An animated film about climate change

Topic: Future (will and won't)

Website: https://www.tomorrowanimation.com/

Ratul, a young boy in Bangladesh, is magically shown two very different visions of the future. In the first scenario, Bangladesh has been inundated by rising sea levels, causing great suffering; in the second scenario, fossil fuels have been replaced by renewable energy, and Bangladesh is prosperous. The purpose of this film is to teach children about fossil fuels and climate change.

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Russian Sleep Experiment

Homework

The Most Extreme Place in The Universe

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Millennials vs Generation Z

Tomorrow. An animated film about climate change

Topic: Simple Present

YouTube Channel: Ted-Ed

Being caught talking to yourself can feel embarrassing, and some people even stigmatize this behavior as a sign of mental instability. But decades of research show that talking to yourself is completely normal; most if not all of us engage in some form of self-talk every day. So why do we talk to ourselves? And does what we say matter? Dig into the psychological benefits of positive self-talk

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Russian Sleep Experiment

Homework

The Most Extreme Place in The Universe

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Millennials vs Generation Z

Tomorrow. An animated film about climate change

Topic: Simple Past

YouTube Channel: The Infographics Show

The Russian Sleep Experiment is one of the most famous and horrific experiments gone wrong, but some people claim the experiment never happened! Today we're going to find out. In the 40's Russian scientists are said to have made a stimulant that could keep someone awake for days. This would be useful for soldier in war, so the tests began. They pumped the stimulant gas into a room of volunteers for the experiment, and yes they did stay awake, but what happened next is the most insane and shocking thing the scientists have ever witnessed.

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Russian Sleep Experiment

Homework

Check the video and then answer the exercises. Recommendation: use subtitles for better understanding

1. COMPREHENSION

Instructions:

Answer the questions using your own words.

1. What is the most extreme place mentioned in the video?
2. According to the video, how far away is the nearest galaxy from Earth?
3. How many galaxies are estimated to exist in the observable universe?
4. Describe the extreme conditions mentioned in the video.
5. What percentage of the universe is believed to be composed of dark matter?
6. How many light-years away is the farthest known galaxy?
7. Explain what is the meaning of the term "observable universe."

2. GRAMMAR

Instructions:

Complete the sentences using the words below correcty. billions / countless / incredible / approximately / hundreds/ thousands / distance

1. Scientists estimate that there are ____________ of galaxies in the observable universe.
2. The extreme temperatures in space can reach ____________ of degrees Celsius.
3. The observable universe spans billions of light-years in ____________.
4. Astronomers believe that dark matter makes up ____________ 27% of the universe.
5. There are ____________ stars in the universe, many of which have their own planets.
6. The journey to the farthest known galaxy would take ____________ of years with current technology.
7. The extreme conditions in space can cause objects to travel at ____________ speeds.

3. WRITING

Instructions

Imagine you are an astronaut traveling to the most extreme place in the universe. Write a travel journal describing your experiences and the impressive quantities and distances you encounter in space. Write 10 sentences as minimum. Use quantifiers to emphasize the diversity and magnitude of the universe and its extreme features.

Check the video and then answer the exercises. Recommendation: use subtitles for better understanding

1. COMPREHENSION

Instructions:

Answer the questions using your own words.

1. What are some differences mentioned between Millennials and Generation Z?
2. According to the video, which generation is considered more tech-savvy?
3. Which generation is described as valuing stability and traditional values?
4. What are some similarities between Millennials and Generation Z?
5. Describe one characteristic that makes Millennials different from Generation Z.
6. What is mentioned as the biggest difference between the two generations?
7. How does the video describe the attitudes about work between Millennials and Generation Z?

3. WRITING

Instructions

Think about your experiences and daily activities as a member of either the millennial or Generation Z. Write 2 paragraphs describing how you perceive the generational differences in your everyday life. Use comparatives and superlatives to highlight the differences you observe between your generation and the other. NOTE: It is not valid to copy or use the sentences in exercise 2.

2. GRAMMAR

Instructions:

Complete the sentences using the correct structure of the word in parenthesis (comparative or superlative).

1. Millennials are generally _________ (tech-savvy) than Generation X.
2. Generation Z is known for being _________(innovative) generation.
3. Some people argue that Millennials are _________(social) than Generation Z.
4. According to recent studies, Generation Z tends to be _________(entrepreneurial) than Millennials.
5. Both generations have their _________(unique) strengths and weaknesses.
6. Generation Z is often described as _________(flexible) in terms of work habits.
7. Millennials are typically _________(experienced) travelers compared to Generation Z.
8. Generation Z is considered _________(adaptable) to changing environments.
9. Millennials are often _________(conscious) about environmental issues compared to Generation Z.
10. Generation Z is believed to be _________(open-minded) about diversity and inclusion.

Check the video and then answer the exercises. Recommendation: use subtitles for better understanding

1. COMPREHENSION

Instructions:

Answer the questions using your own words.

1. What is the main topic of the animated film "Tomorrow"?
2. What will be the consequences of climate change in the film?
3. What actions are suggested to reduce the effects of climate change in the film?
4. Why is it important for individuals to take action against climate change according to the film?
5. What influence does technology have in climate change in the film?
6. How will the future be if humans don't take action against climate change?
7. What emotions or feelings does the film evoke in you regarding the future of the planet?

3. WRITING

Instructions

Write 10 sentences as minimum expressing your concerns about the future of the planet and what actions you will take to make a positive impact. Use future tense (will / won't) to describe your plans and commitments for combating climate change. NOTE: It is not valid to copy or use the sentences in exercise 2.

2. GRAMMAR

Instructions:

Complete the sentences using the verbs below and the future face / play / make / ignore / invest / be / suffer / take / thank

1. If we don't take action now, the consequences ___ catastrophic.
2. The characters in the film believe that renewable energy ___ a crucial role in combating climate change.
3. I'm afraid our cities ___ from more frequent natural disasters if we don't act quickly.
4. If everyone ___ small changes, we can make a big difference.
5. By the end of the century, many species ___ extinction if current trends continue.
6. Scientists warn that if we ___ the signs, it will be too late to reverse the damage.
7. It ___ collective effort to create a sustainable future for our planet.
8. If we ___ in clean energy now, we can prevent further environmental degradation.
9. I believe future generations ___ us for taking action today.

Check the video and then answer the exercises. Recommendation: use subtitles for better understanding

1. COMPREHENSION

Instructions:

Answer the questions using your own words.

1. What is the main topic of the video?
2. Why does the speaker mention "studies" in the video?
3. According to the video, when do people usually talk to themselves the most?
4. How does the speaker feel about talking to themselves?
5. What are some benefits mentioned in the video about talking to yourself?
6. How does the speaker suggest people should talk to themselves?

3. WRITING

Instructions

Write 10 sentences about your thoughts on talking to yourself. Do you think it's normal? Explain why or why not. Do you talk to yourself often? Why or why not? What kind of things do you say to yourself? What kind of tone of voice do you use?

2. GRAMMAR

Instructions:

Complete the sentences using the simple present structure of the verbs below be (x2) / say / find / not realize / talk / not think

1. People often __________ to themselves when they are alone.
2. It __________ completely normal behavior.
3. Some experts __________ it can help organize thoughts.
4. The speaker __________ it's weird.
5. Many people __________ they do it.
6. People __________ themselves doing it unconsciously.
7. It __________ something many people do without realizing.

Check the video and then answer the exercises. Recommendation: use subtitles for better understanding

1. COMPREHENSION

Instructions:

Answer the questions using your own words.

1. What is the main topic of the video?
2. Who conducted the Russian Sleep Experiment?
3. How long did the experiment last?
4. What were the conditions like inside the chamber?
5. What happened to the subjects during the experiment?
6. How did the experiment end?
7. What were the long-term effects of the experiment on the subjects?

3. WRITING

Instructions

Write a short story imagining you were one of the subjects in the Russian Sleep Experiment. Describe your experiences and how it affected you after some time. NOTE: It is not valid to copy or use the sentences in exercise 2.

2. GRAMMAR

Instructions:

Complete the sentences with the correct structure of the simple past using the verbs in parenthesis.

1. The subjects of the experiment ________ (be) kept awake for fifteen days.
2. They ________ (not allow) to sleep during the experiment.
3. The scientists ________ (observe) the subjects closely.
4. The subjects ________ (begin) to show signs of extreme fatigue.
5. They ________ (experience) hallucinations and paranoia.
6. The experiment ________ (end) abruptly.
7. The fate of the subjects ________ (remain) a mystery.