Please go to the following youtube and finish your homework by tomorrow (May 9, 2011):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUCDhvbQFmU I Would Like To Buy A Hamburger
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Writing An Argumentative Essay
You will have to argue and persuade in Forms 4-6. It is good to learn now.
Topic - Should Students Be Facebook Friends With Their Teachers?
150-200 words
Yes!
Argument Reason / Example
1 Have a good relationship Can know more about their lives, other friends & family
2 Can sweet talk teachers They may let us hand in homework late
3 Can ask questions easily Can ask about homework /to learn more
4 No privacy Teachers can find out if students have serious problems
5 Keep in touch Can be friends after students leave school
No!
Argument Reason / Example
1 Cannot speak freely on Facebook Cannot share secrets about school
2 Helps you cheat Teachers could give tips to favourite students
3 No privacy Students will find out teachers’ personal information
4 Some senior teachers disagree e.g Principal doesn’t want students to use Facebook
How to write
Paragraph 1 Write your opinion. Let the reader know what you will write.
Paragraph 2 Write 1 of your arguments. Give reasons and/or examples for each one.
Paragraph 3 Write 1 of your arguments. Give reasons and/or examples for each one.
Paragraph 4 Write 1 of your arguments. Give reasons and/or examples for each one.
Paragraph 5 Give an argument from the other side. Explain why they are wrong.
Paragraph 6 Give a conclusion. Summarise your strongest points.
e.g. Students should be allowed to use their mobile phones in class.
Students should be allowed to use their mobile phones in class. The world has changed and it is time to let us use phones to learn. There are two
main reasons why this is a sensible idea.
Firstly, mobile phones have changed a lot. In the past, they were for calling or texting. Now, you can use them as dictionaries or to surf the Internet. I don’t know a lot of words in English lessons. If I could use my phone, I would find their meaning easily. I could also keep notes and take pictures
of notes on the blackboard.
Secondly, we will use our mobile phones more than books in the future.
For example, many people read stories, comics or the news on their iPads. We must learn to use new technology.
Thirdly, every student has a mobile phone. The teachers know this. Teachers should not treat us like children. Let us be like normal people.
Some people argue that students waste time using their phones. However,
if a teacher can control a class, no student will use their phone wrongly.
In conclusion, phones can help us learn. Let students use them in classes.
e.g. Students should be allowed to use their mobile phones in class.
Students should be allowed to use their mobile phones in class. The world has changed and it is time to let us use phones to learn. There are two
main reasons why this is a sensible idea.
Firstly, mobile phones have changed a lot. In the past, they were for calling or texting. Now, you can use them as dictionaries or to surf the Internet. I don’t know a lot of words in English lessons. If I could use my phone, I would find their meaning easily. I could also keep notes and take pictures
of notes on the blackboard.
Secondly, we will use our mobile phones more than books in the future.
For example, many people read stories, comics or the news on their iPads. We must learn to use new technology.
Thirdly, every student has a mobile phone. The teachers know this. Teachers should not treat us like children. Let us be like normal people.
Some people argue that students waste time using their phones. However,
if a teacher can control a class, no student will use their phone wrongly.
In conclusion, phones can help us learn. Let students use them in classes.
Topic - Should Students Be Facebook Friends With Their Teachers?
150-200 words
Yes!
Argument Reason / Example
1 Have a good relationship Can know more about their lives, other friends & family
2 Can sweet talk teachers They may let us hand in homework late
3 Can ask questions easily Can ask about homework /to learn more
4 No privacy Teachers can find out if students have serious problems
5 Keep in touch Can be friends after students leave school
No!
Argument Reason / Example
1 Cannot speak freely on Facebook Cannot share secrets about school
2 Helps you cheat Teachers could give tips to favourite students
3 No privacy Students will find out teachers’ personal information
4 Some senior teachers disagree e.g Principal doesn’t want students to use Facebook
How to write
Paragraph 1 Write your opinion. Let the reader know what you will write.
Paragraph 2 Write 1 of your arguments. Give reasons and/or examples for each one.
Paragraph 3 Write 1 of your arguments. Give reasons and/or examples for each one.
Paragraph 4 Write 1 of your arguments. Give reasons and/or examples for each one.
Paragraph 5 Give an argument from the other side. Explain why they are wrong.
Paragraph 6 Give a conclusion. Summarise your strongest points.
e.g. Students should be allowed to use their mobile phones in class.
Students should be allowed to use their mobile phones in class. The world has changed and it is time to let us use phones to learn. There are two
main reasons why this is a sensible idea.
Firstly, mobile phones have changed a lot. In the past, they were for calling or texting. Now, you can use them as dictionaries or to surf the Internet. I don’t know a lot of words in English lessons. If I could use my phone, I would find their meaning easily. I could also keep notes and take pictures
of notes on the blackboard.
Secondly, we will use our mobile phones more than books in the future.
For example, many people read stories, comics or the news on their iPads. We must learn to use new technology.
Thirdly, every student has a mobile phone. The teachers know this. Teachers should not treat us like children. Let us be like normal people.
Some people argue that students waste time using their phones. However,
if a teacher can control a class, no student will use their phone wrongly.
In conclusion, phones can help us learn. Let students use them in classes.
e.g. Students should be allowed to use their mobile phones in class.
Students should be allowed to use their mobile phones in class. The world has changed and it is time to let us use phones to learn. There are two
main reasons why this is a sensible idea.
Firstly, mobile phones have changed a lot. In the past, they were for calling or texting. Now, you can use them as dictionaries or to surf the Internet. I don’t know a lot of words in English lessons. If I could use my phone, I would find their meaning easily. I could also keep notes and take pictures
of notes on the blackboard.
Secondly, we will use our mobile phones more than books in the future.
For example, many people read stories, comics or the news on their iPads. We must learn to use new technology.
Thirdly, every student has a mobile phone. The teachers know this. Teachers should not treat us like children. Let us be like normal people.
Some people argue that students waste time using their phones. However,
if a teacher can control a class, no student will use their phone wrongly.
In conclusion, phones can help us learn. Let students use them in classes.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Writing about newspapers
I read ES Junior today.
There was an article about Thai food.
There was a picture of tom yum soup.
It is spicy but I love drinking this soup.
The mango sticky rice is too sweet for me.
I learnt that mangoes are harvested around May.
7. If I lived in Thailand, I would drink tom yum soup
every day.
8. The English is understandable.
9. I learnt a new word, appetiser.
It means the first thing you eat in a meal.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Adjective Patterns
A. It is / it's + adjective (fun / good / bad) + to - infinitive
It’s fun to read novels.
It’s fun to play ball games.
It’s good to eat seafood.
It’s bad to play PSP in the classroom.
B. It is not / isn't + adjective (healthy / good / possible) + for (noun) + to - infinitive
It isn’t healthy to eat snacks.
It isn’t healthy to smoke.
It isn’t good to fight.
It isn’t possible for people to fly.
C. More Examples
It’s important for us to read books.
It’s important for Mr Young to learn Chinese.
It’s important for Ms Chan to have a rich boyfriend.
It’s essential for Mr Tsang to keep fit.
It isn’t easy for me to do homework.
It isn’t easy for us to learn English.
It isn’t possible for Mr Young to have more hair.
It isn’t necessary for … to …
D. Subject + to be + adjective + to-infinitive
English is hard to learn.
Writing is easy to do.
Housework is difficult to finish.
Kung fu is difficult to be good at.
Writing Chinese isn’t easy to do well.
Dancing isn’t difficult to take up.
Dating isn’t important to do in Form 3.
isn’t … to …
Textbook Page 32
1. It’s important for young people to develop
healthy lifestyles.
2. Many students are not fit enough to do
twenty sit-ups.
3. It is helpful to exercise with a friend.
4. It is useful to follow the Food Pyramid.
5. It isn’t necessary for you to join
a Health Club to stay fit.
6. Fruit and vegetables are easy to prepare
for snacks.
Make sentences
It’s silly to play PSP in class.
1. It’s fun to ____________
2. It’s ________ to ____________
It isn’t good to shout at your parents.
3. It isn’t healthy to _____________
4. It isn’t ___________ to ____________
It’s useful to learn how to drive.
5. It’s important for us to _______________
6. It’s __________ for ______ to ___________
It isn’t hard for Jack to finish his homework.
7. It isn’t easy for _________ to ______________
8. It isn’t ________ for ________ to ________________
Chinese is easy to learn.
9. ________ is hard to ____________.
10. ___________ is __________ to _______________.
Thailand isn’t safe to go to now.
11. __________ isn’t easy to _____________.
12. __________ isn’t __________ to _____________.
3C students are old enough to keep their classroom clean.
13. ___________ is old enough to ____________.
14. ___________ is/are _______ enough to ___________.
King isn’t rich enough to date DevelaBaby.
15. ___________ isn’t big enough to ___________.
16. ___________ isn’t _____
Adjective Patterns
Adjective patterns
A. It is / it's + adjective (fun / good / bad) + to - infinitive
It’s fun to read novels.
It’s fun to play ball games.
It’s good to eat seafood.
It’s bad to play PSP in the classroom.
B. It is not / isn't + adjective (healthy / good / possible) + for (noun) + to - infinitive
It isn’t healthy to eat snacks.
It isn’t healthy to smoke.
It isn’t good to fight.
It isn’t possible for people to fly.
C. More Examples
It’s important for us to read books.
It’s important for Mr Young to learn Chinese.
It’s important for Ms Chan to have a rich boyfriend.
It’s essential for Mr Tsang to keep fit.
It isn’t easy for me to do homework.
It isn’t easy for us to learn English.
It isn’t possible for Mr Young to have more hair.
It isn’t necessary for … to …
D. Subject + to be + adjective + to-infinitive
English is hard to learn.
Writing is easy to do.
Housework is difficult to finish.
Kung fu is difficult to be good at.
E.
Writing Chinese isn’t easy to do well.
Dancing isn’t difficult to take up.
Dating isn’t important to do in Form 3.
isn’t … to …
Page 32
1. It’s important for young people to develop
healthy lifestyles.
2. Many students are not fit enough to do
twenty sit-ups.
3. It is helpful to exercise with a friend.
4. It is useful to follow the Food Pyramid.
5. It isn’t necessary for you to join
a Health Club to stay fit.
6. Fruit and vegetables are easy to prepare
for snacks.
Make sentences
It’s silly to play PSP in class.
1. It’s fun to ____________
2. It’s ________ to ____________
It isn’t good to shout at your parents.
3. It isn’t healthy to _____________
4. It isn’t ___________ to ____________
It’s useful to learn how to drive.
5. It’s important for us to _______________
6. It’s __________ for ______ to ___________
It isn’t hard for Jack to finish his homework.
7. It isn’t easy for _________ to ______________
8. It isn’t ________ for ________ to ________________
Chinese is easy to learn.
9. ________ is hard to ____________.
10. ___________ is __________ to _______________.
Thailand isn’t safe to go to now.
11. __________ isn’t easy to _____________.
12. __________ isn’t __________ to _____________.
3C students are old enough to keep their classroom clean.
13. ___________ is old enough to ____________.
14. ___________ is/are _______ enough to ___________.
King isn’t rich enough to date DevelaBaby.
15. ___________ isn’t big enough to ___________.
16. ___________ isn’t _____
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
English Exam - March 2011 - Vocabulary
Group 1:
1. advantages
2. disadvantages
3. exam items
4. crowded
5. time-consuming
6. Shopping experience
7. big variety of choices
Group 2:
1. department store
2. returned items
3. receipt
4. customers
5. reasons
6. purchase
7. discount
8. remarks
Group 3:
1. tour agency
2. location of shops /branches
3. packaged tours
4. tourist attractions
5. special offers
6. enquiry hotline
7. registration number
8. contact number
9. facilities for disabled
10. cultural activities
11. safety
12. travel guide
13. money exchange
Group 4: GE Useful Vocabulary
amusing
syllable
outfit
stanza
metal
resources
Valentine's Day
support
realistic
booth
rhyme
judge
volunteers
informative
contest
confident
refer to
silly
furious
organization
1. advantages
2. disadvantages
3. exam items
4. crowded
5. time-consuming
6. Shopping experience
7. big variety of choices
Group 2:
1. department store
2. returned items
3. receipt
4. customers
5. reasons
6. purchase
7. discount
8. remarks
Group 3:
1. tour agency
2. location of shops /branches
3. packaged tours
4. tourist attractions
5. special offers
6. enquiry hotline
7. registration number
8. contact number
9. facilities for disabled
10. cultural activities
11. safety
12. travel guide
13. money exchange
Group 4: GE Useful Vocabulary
amusing
syllable
outfit
stanza
metal
resources
Valentine's Day
support
realistic
booth
rhyme
judge
volunteers
informative
contest
confident
refer to
silly
furious
organization
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