Genially presentation 46

PRESENTACIÓN

WEEK 46

From the 25th to the 29th of November, 2024.

CONTENT

1. A portrait of an artist

2. Adolescence

3. Role-play

a PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST

I can write the profile of a famous person.

A portrait of an artist

Who is your favourite performer or artist?

Talk about this person and why you like her/him.

Read the portrait of Baz Luhrmann. What kind of information about him does it include? Choose the correct options (a-d).

a) his influences b) his plans for the future c) his private life d) his work

Read the profile again. Underline the information which is factual and circle the opinions.

A PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST

Which of these adjectives describe the profile? Explain your choice(s).

informative

biased

balanced

objective

personal

subjective

Look at the table. Which group of words can replace each highlighted word in the profile? Write the words from the profile in the table.

A portrait of an artist

Look at the words in bold in the sentences. With which word does the verb form change? When do we use a comma?

1. Although he is best-known as a film director, Luhrmann has also directed opera. 2. Despite being best-known as a film director, Luhrmann has also directed opera. 3. He is best-known as a film director. However, Luhrmann has also directed opera.

Linking words

ALTHOUGH EVEN THOUGH DESPITE IN SPITE OF THOUGH

Contrast

Linking words

In spite of / Despite

Although / Even though

Subject and verb

Noun, verb (-ing) or pronoun

• I enjoyed the course, although I would have liked more grammar practice.
• Although we saw each other every day, we didn't really know each other.
• Even though she spoke very quietly, he understood every word.

• They never made much money, in spite of their success.
• Despite having a headache, I had a great birthday.
• In spite of the fact that he worked very hard, he didn't pass the exam.

A portrait of an artist

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Make any changes to verbs and punctuation as necessary.

1. They have had box office success despite being unusual films. (even though) 2. I enjoyed Romeo + Juliet in spite of not unterstanding all the dialogue. (but) 3. While I love epic films, I didn't enjoy this one. (Nevertheless) 4. Although they praised Luhrmann's earlier films, the critics did not like Australia. (In spite of) 5. I've seen all of the films, but I haven't seen any of the operas. (however) 6. His last film was absolutely brilliant. Because of this, I'm looking forward to seeing the next one. (So)

They have had a box office success even though they are unusual films.

ADOLESCENCE

I can understand a text about how teenagers can get on better with their parents.

HANGMAN

Complete the following quote by saying words. Your teacher will draw the body parts of the Hangman. If the drawing of the person is completed before the word or words are guessed, the you lose.

Adolescence

Do you sometimes argue with your parents? What do you argue about, and why? Use the ideas below to help you.

bedtime clothes going out with friends homework housework staying up late using computers or tablets

Read the text quickly, ignoring the gaps. Choose the best summary of the text: a, b or c.

a. Parents may find it difficult to understand their adolescents children, but it is a parent's duty to communicate properly with them and avoid arguments. b. Although teenagers develop new ideas, values and beliefs during adolescence, that is no excuse for bad behaviour. They should listen to their parents. c. Teenagers experience big physical and emotional changes during adolescence. It's important to communicate with your parents and try to understand their point of view.

Read the sentences below and the highlighted words in the text. Say which sentence links to which highlighted word and underline the part of the sentence which helped you to decide.

A. They may not say so, but they are probably feeling a sense of loss and may even feel rejected by you. B. Your parents will expect you to behave responsibly. C. But now you want to decide things for yourself and don't want to be told what to do all the time. D. As your body changes, you also begin to think and feel differently. E. Despite this, you should always listen carefully. F. Now you are beginning to see the world differently, developing your own views and your own sense of right and wrong. G. Now you probablywant to spend time on your own.

Use your answers to exercise 3 to match sentences A-G with gaps 1-5 in the text. There are two extra sentences.

A. They may not say so, but they are probably feeling a sense of loss and may even feel rejected by you. B. Your parents will expect you to behave responsibly. C. But now you want to decide things for yourself and don't want to be told what to do all the time. D. As your body changes, you also begin to think and feel differently. E. Despite this, you should always listen carefully. F. Now you are beginning to see the world differently, developing your own views and your own sense of right and wrong. G. Now you probablywabt to spend time on your own.

Complete the stems to make a noun and an adjective. You can use a dictionary to help you. Either the noun or the adjective is in the text. (Sometimes you do not need to add anything)

Noun and adjective endings

1. adolesc____________ 2. depend____________ 3. free_________ 4. emot__________ 5. priv_________ 6. ideal________

7. impati__________ 8. concern________ 9. safe_________ 10. irritat________ 11. critic______ 12. distrust_______

Discuss the following points. Use the phrases below to help you.

social media and teenage health

Look for the meaning of the following words.

Gambling

Survey

Concerning

Revenue

Onus

Complete the sentences with the words above.

a. The is on the landlord to ensure that the property is habitable. b. A recent revealed that 58 percent of people did not know where their heart is. c. If you have any information the incident, please contact the police. d. Taxes provide most of the government's . e. It turns out she made up the story about the robbery and actually lost all of her money .

social media and teenage health

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Listen to the audio. Answer the questions.

a. Which mental disorders could develop a person who spends more than three hours in social media? A) anxiety and depression B) eating disorders C) sadness and nervousness b. How does social media get people engaged? c. Where does the companies' revenue come from? d. What do the social media algorithms show to their users in the advertising?

role-play

I can role-play a conversation about an exchange programme.

STUDY ABROAD HOME FROM HOME

Look at the advert below. In your opinion, what would be the best and worst things about spending a year with a family abroad?

Exchange programme Eating different food Gaining confidence Going to a different school Making new friends Missing family / friends / home Speaking a foreign language Visiting different places Watching foreign TV programmes

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

May the New Year bring you peace, joy, and happiness.

Wishing you a year of blessings and good health.

What are your New Year's resolutions??

Read the instructions of the following text. You must talk at least for 6 minutes.

Imagine the following situation: you recently spent a term as an exchange student in England. You are having a video call with a student from Japan who is preparing to take in the same scheme and you are giving him / her some advice. Discuss the following points:

• getting to know your exchange student
• useful things to take with you
• going to school in England
• advice about staying with an English family

Listen to a student doing the following tasks. Does she discuss all the topics? Which ideas does she mention?

carrying a dictionary

doing hobbies together

eating in the canteen

helping with housework

keeping your room tidy

wearing a uniform

Read the Learn this! box. Then complete sentences 1-5 using words in brackets. Do not change the words, but add extra words if necessary.

1. You ________________ (ought / find out) about his hobbies. 2. I ___________________ (think / should / send) him an email. 3. 'I _________________ (think / should / take) some food from home with me?' 'No, I ____________________ (think / you / should / do) that.' 4. You _____________ (ought / take) a present for the parents. 5. What ___________________________ (should / buy) for them?

Listen again and check your answers.

Go to classroom. Enter to the assignment "An exchange programme". Write an e-mail to a friend who comes from Japan. He is planning to go to England for a language course and you are giving him/her some advice. Discuss the following points:

• preparing for the visit
• what you can learn by studying in England
• staying in touch with people back home
• staying safe abroad

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the words in brackets and no more than three other words.

1. It would be a good idea to phone home when you arrive. (should) You _______________________________________ home when you arrive 2. I recommend that you take a gift for the family. (ought). You _______________________________________ a gift for the family. 3. It wouldn't be a good idea to take too much money with you. I don't think _______________________________________ too much money with you. 4. In my opinion, phoning your parents every day would be a bad idea. (ought) I don't think _______________________________________ phone your parents every day. 5. It would be a good idea for us to decorate the bedroom. (ought) We _______________________________________ the bedroom. 6. It's a good idea for you to speak English as much as possible. I think _______________________________________ English as much as possible.