Objectives
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Would & used to review
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Maya Angelou, ‘Woman Work’ (visuals)
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Opinion essay/presentation – using linking words
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Discussion roles – disagreeing, being controversial, initiating and changing your opinion
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Mahmoud’s presentation – cyberbullying
- art gallery visit Tuesday 10th November
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50 things to do before you die.
meet orangutans in Indonesia
Linking words:
A) firstly, to start with, in the first place
B) furthermore, in addition, moreover
C) to conclude, to sum up, in conclusion
D) in contrast, however, as opposed to, at the same time
E) for example, for instance, as an example
words
scenery noun [U]
UK /ˈsiː.nər.i/ US /-nɚ-/
scenery noun [U] (COUNTRYSIDE)
B1 the general appearance of the natural environment, especiallywhen it is beautiful:beautiful/breathtaking/spectacular sceneryThey stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery.
More examples
scenery noun [U] (THEATRE)
› the large painted pictures used on a theatre stage to represent the place where the action is
fainthearted adjective [before noun]
UK /ˌfeɪntˈhɑː.tɪd/ US /-ˈhɑːr.t̬ɪd/
› Someone who is fainthearted is not confident or brave and dislikes taking unnecessary risks:He deals with subjects more fainthearted filmmakers would stayaway from.
habitat noun [C or U]
UK US /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/
C1 the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives:With so many areas of woodland being cut down, a lot of wildlife is losing its natural habitat.
exotic adjective
UK /ɪɡˈzɒt.ɪk/ US /-ˈzɑː.t̬ɪk/
B2 unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a tropical country:exotic flowers/food/designs
moreover adverb
UK /ˌmɔːˈrəʊ.vər/ US /ˌmɔːrˈoʊ.vɚ/ formal
B2 (used to add information) also and more importantly:The whole report is badly written. Moreover, it’s inaccurate.
contrast noun [C or U]
UK /ˈkɒn.trɑːst/ US /ˈkɑːn.træst/
B2 an obvious difference between two or more things:I like the contrast of the white trousers with the black jacket.The antique furnishing provides an unusual contrast to the modernity of the building.
conclude verb
UK US /kənˈkluːd/
conclude verb (FINISH)
C1 [I or T] to end a speech, meeting, or piece of writing:She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.Before I conclude, I’d like to thank you all for coming.The concert concluded with a rousing chorus.› [T] to complete an official agreement or task, or arrange a business deal
furthermore adverb
UK /ˌfɜː.ðəˈmɔːr/ US /ˈfɝː.ðɚ.mɔːr/ formal
B2 in addition; more importantly:The house is beautiful. Furthermore, it’s in a great location.
meaningless adjective (NO MEANING)
› having no meaning:a meaningless phrase
meaningless adjective (NOT IMPORTANT)
› having no importance or value:a meaningless gesture
meaningful adjective
UK US /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/
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