AE - L7 U5 L2

Task

Give Opinion

Vocabulary

grocery, accountant, enthusiasm, annoyance

Grammar

Noun Transformations

OpinionTone

Reading

Today's Lesson

Level 7 Unit 5 Lesson 2

Constant Change

Get Thinking!

What things in your life constantly change?

Text Box A

Idioms

start from scratchbegin at the very beginningThe computer didn't save any of my work, so I had to start again today from scratch.

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Reading

Prereading

What are some things you can do in the city?

Reading

Plus, you are always close to shops, school or work. If you can’t walk, there is an excellent system of public transportation, so you can arrive quickly on the bus or metro.

grocery

I have heard the discussion about the best place to live and want to add that the city is by far the best place to live. The inhabitants of a city have everything they need right at their doorsteps. If you live in a city, there is a good chance you can walk to the grocery store, and buy food at any time of day.

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Reading

become an accountant. The city offers better opportunities for education as well. Most cities have multiple universities, where you can study whatever subject you wish.

accountant

Cities usually have a lot of tourism, which means you will be able to see and meet people from all different parts of the world. There are also many more opportunities for employment in a city. If you like clothing, you could be a shop assistant, or if you like maths and money, you could

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Reading

athletes often compete in exciting matches. You can meet famous authors and even be a participant in cultural activities.

enthusiasm

The activities in a city are what really gives them a great reputation. A city will have restaurants with every type of food you can imagine. You can attend dance classes, art classes and sports teams. Opera singers will perform every night with enthusiasm and famous

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Reading

people convenience, entertainment and opportunities. It may be loud, dirty and chaotic, but the benefits it offers far outweigh its annoyances.

annoyances

If you have never lived in a city, you should try it out. I guarantee you will be delighted with all of the hustle and bustle around you. On any given day, you can find an assortment of activities to suit any interest and ability. A city truly is a delightful gem, offering

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Comprehension

What are some of the annoyances in a city?

If you like maths and money, what job could you have?

What type of people could you see in the city?

What is the speaker's opinion about living in the city?

Matching

grocery

accountant

enthusiasm

annoyance

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Fill in the Blank

accountant

grocery

annoyances

enthusiasm

I don't think I could ever live in a city. There are just too many .I hope I am never an . I have no for working with a calculator all day. My mom loves going to the store. I think she buys candy three times a day.

If you have never lived in a city, you should try it out. I guarantee you will be delighted with all of the hustle and bustle around you. On any given day, you can find an assortment of activities to suit any interest and ability. A city truly is a delightful gem, offering people convenience, entertainment and opportunities. It may be loud, dirty and chaotic, but the benefits it offers far outweigh its annoyances.

Tone

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What city do you think I should visit?

Tone

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Grammar

- ent/antused to make a noun

- ationused to make a noun

- ismused to make a noun

He studies in the university.He is a student.

The bears hibernate all winter. In the winter the bears begin their hibernation.

Many people come to tour the city.There is a lot of tourism here.

Noun Conversions

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I get a lot of enjoy____ out of watching the clouds.I have a large collect___ of keychains from around the world.Mary was able to deliver her speech with lots of confid____.The movie had almost no real___. It was a complete fantasy.I feel a lot of anticip_____ for the upcoming recital.He was a worthy oppon___, but in the end, I won!

Nouns

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Practice

Opinion

Example 3

Example 2

Example 1

Restate the opinion

Reason 3

Reason 2

Reason 1

Give Opinion

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What is the context of this audio clip?

Listening

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What is speaker C's opinion of the haircut?

Listening

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Listen to the podcast9:27 - 10:57What made the girl change her mind about the new school?

Extension

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Why is the tone of a writing important?

Exit Interview

Goodbye!