STUDY MARTERIAL FOR PREPARATION OF EXAMS FOR TRINITY ISE II GESE 7 GESE 8 GESE 9
1. Vocabulary 2. Listening 3. Specific Vocabulary 4. Grammar 5. Writing 6. Speaking 7. Reading Note: 5 Practice Material for lesson GESE 7 Education National Customs Village and City Life National and Local Produce and Products Early Memories Pollution and Recycling GESE 8 Society and Living Standards Personal Values and Ideals The World of Work National Environmental Concerns Public Figures Past and Present Unexplained Phenomena and Events GESE 9 Dreams and Nightmares Crime and Punishment Technology Habits and Obsessions Global Environmental Issues Design
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VOCABULARY: EDUCATION
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LISTENING: EDUCATION
LISTENING GAP FILL Education (1)______________________ most important things in our lives. Don’t you agree? (2)______________________ the difference between success and failure. An education can bring us knowledge and (3)______________________ . In rich countries, people (4)______________________ have good schools. Children start learning from a very young age. They (5)______________________ their education and go to higher education or university. In Japan, (6)______________________ private schools for babies to learn English. It’s a shame that in many rich countries, many children don’t (7)______________________ . Perhaps schools need to find better ways to teach so children want to learn. It’s (8)______________________ many parts (9)______________________ , children want to learn but can’t. Make sure you never stop learning. Education (10)______________________ to a better future.
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THE TAPESCRIPT Education is one of the most important things in our lives. Don’t you agree? It can make the difference between success and failure. An education can bring us knowledge and make us rich. In rich countries, people are lucky to have good schools. Children start learning from a very young age. They can further their education and go to higher education or university. In Japan, there are even private schools for babies to learn English. It’s a shame that in many rich countries, many children don’t want to learn. Perhaps schools need to find better ways to teach so children want to learn. It’s said that in many parts of the world, children want to learn but can’t. Make sure you never stop learning. Education is the key to a better future.
Talking Task Come up with two questions about evolution and ask your classmates about it. Collect the questions from the other students.
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SPECIFIC VOCABULARY: EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4.
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GRAMMAR: EDUCATION
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WRITING: EDUCATION Write an article for a local magazine with the title 'Education at an Early Age'. Tell about the importance of an early education and write an article (150 – 180 words) about the different forms that this can be provided. You should plan your review before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and make some notes to help you in this box:
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SPEAKING: EDUCATION
Speaking Questions 1. Should education be free? 2. Why do students cheat on their tests and exams? How do they cheat? 3. What do you about your teachers when you were a child? 4. What do you prefer, a public or private education? 5. Are school uniforms good to have? Why or why not? 6. Do you think that it is important that children learn multiple languages in school? Why or why not? 7. Can someone be taught that has no desire to learn? 8. What is the role of schools in society?
Speaking Dialogue 1. My brother wants to send his daughter to a private school, but his wife thinks it is too expensive. They are having trouble coming to an agreement. 2. In my nephews school they are going to be putting three languages for the the children to learn.. I am not sure this is a good idea. 3. My cousin told me that the public school is going to make the children wear uniforms, and she doesn't seem to like the idea.
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READING: EDUCATION
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LISTENING: UNIVERSITY
LISTENING GAP FILL University is one of (1)____________________ of our life, if you go to university, that is. I totally loved my university days. I also loved my university. I had three (2)____________________ being a student. It was the first time I lived alone, without my parents. I had to cook, wash and (3)____________________. I loved it. I had complete freedom. I also (4)____________________. It was much more interesting than studying at school. It was nice to just (5)____________________ a lecture, do the reading and then do the assignments. I really felt like I was learning something. I also loved (6)____________________ university. It’s almost 24/7. There (7)____________________ and things to do. You have to get (8)____________________ between studying and partying.
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THE TAPESCRIPT University is one of the happiest times of our life, if you go to university, that is. I totally loved my university days. I also loved my university. I had three great years of being a student. It was the first time I lived alone, without my parents. I had to cook, wash and clean for myself. I loved it. I had complete freedom. I also loved the studying. It was much more interesting than studying at school. It was nice to just wander along to a lecture, do the reading and then do the assignments. I really felt like I was learning something. I also loved the social life at university. It’s almost 24/7. There are always parties and things to do. You have to get the right balance between studying and partying.
Talking Task Come up with two questions about evolution and ask your classmates about it. Collect the questions from the other students.
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SPECIFIC VOCABULARY: UNIVERSITY 5. 6. 7. 8.
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GRAMMAR: UNIVERSITY
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WRITING: UNIVERSITY Write an article for a local magazine with the title 'Getting a University Degree'. Tell about how a University degree can be helpful for ones future and write an article (150 – 180 words) about how this must be balanced with the social life at the University. You should plan your review before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and make some notes to help you in this box:
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SPEAKING: UNIVERSITY
Speaking Questions 1. Is it difficult for people without a University education to get good jobs where you live? 2. Does education guarantee a good job? 3. Do elite Universities help or harm your country? 4. Should people go straight from school to the University, or do something different? 5. Why is English hard to learn at University level? 6. Do you think that most parents influence what University their child will attend? 7. Is it easy for most people to attend the University in your country? Why or why not? 8. Does your country have good public Universities? If not, why?
Speaking Dialogue 1. My nephew is getting ready to finish high school. He doesn't want to start University right away, but his parents think he should. 2. My friend is unsure rather to study a trade or go to the University. She wants to be able to find a job easily after studying. 3. My cousin thinks learning languages is just as good as getting a University degree.
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READING: UNIVERSITY
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LISTENING: HOME SCHOOL
LISTENING GAP FILL I think home schooling (1)_______________________ . I wish my parents had (2)_______________________ . The idea of never going to school (3)_______________________ good to be true. I hated school. I wanted to stay at home every day. I really wouldn’t (4)_______________________ staying at home and studying. Of course, you need (5)_______________________ not to forget studying. One thing about home schooling I like is visiting museums or watching (6)_______________________ learn more. This is so much better than learning in school. I think my learning at school (7)_______________________ there were many kids who didn’t (8)_______________________ . I could have got (9)_______________________ if I had stayed at home. Perhaps there’ll (10)_______________________ home schooling in the future because of the Internet.
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THE TAPESCRIPT I think home schooling is great. I wish my parents had done this. The idea of never going to school sounds too good to be true. I hated school. I wanted to stay at home every day. I really wouldn’t have minded staying at home and studying. Of course, you need to be careful not to forget studying. One thing about home schooling I like is visiting museums or watching documentaries to learn more. This is so much better than learning in school. I think my learning at school suffered because there were many kids who didn’t want to learn. I could have got better marks if I had stayed at home. Perhaps there’ll be more home schooling in the future because of the Internet.
Talking Task Come up with two questions about evolution and ask your classmates about it. Collect the questions from the other students.
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SPECIFIC VOCABULARY: HOME SCHOOL 9. 10. 11. 12.
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GRAMMAR: HOME SCHOOL
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WRITING: HOME SCHOOL Write an article for a local magazine with the title 'Home School'. Tell about the advantages and drawbacks of homeschooling and write an article (150 – 180 words) about rather in today's society it is a good idea or not. You should plan your review before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and make some notes to help you in this box:
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SPEAKING: HOME SCHOOL
Speaking Questions 1. What do you think of home schooling? 2. Would you have preferred home schooling or going to school? 3. Do children that are home schooled get the social skills they need? 4. Do you think kids that go to school would like home schooling? 5. Do you think home schooled children would easily adapt to regular school? 6. Would you consider home schooling your chiildren? 7. What are some of the advantages of home schooling 8. What are some of the drawbacks of home schooling?
Speaking Dialogue 1. My friend's son is finishing secondary school, and the high school is going to be over an hour to drive too it. She is unsure rather to have her son home school or not. 2. 3.
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READING: HOME SCHOOL
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LISTENING: SCHOOL
LISTENING GAP FILL Most kids (1)_____________________ school. They say their subjects (2)_____________________ too much homework. In fact, school is one of the best times of a person’s life. Think about it. The hours are short – usually just six hours a day. You (3)_____________________ to learn lots of really useful stuff. You get to do science experiments, learn a musical instrument and play sports. On top of that, (4)_____________________ holidays. Oh, I nearly forgot, you also (5)_____________________ play with your friends five days a week. What is there not to like? OK, school lunches are not the best in the world but you (6)_____________________ lunch. And yes, exams are stressful, but if you study, you’ll do well in them. I’d love to go back to school. If I (7)_____________________, I’d try my best (8)_____________________.
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THE TAPESCRIPT Most kids say they don’t like school. They say their subjects are boring or there’s too much homework. In fact, school is one of the best times of a person’s life. Think about it. The hours are short – usually just six hours a day. You have the opportunity to learn lots of really useful stuff. You get to do science experiments, learn a musical instrument and play sports. On top of that, you get loads of holidays. Oh, I nearly forgot, you also get to see and play with your friends five days a week. What is there not to like? OK, school lunches are not the best in the world but you can bring your own lunch. And yes, exams are stressful, but if you study, you’ll do well in them. I’d love to go back to school. If I had another chance, I’d try my best in every subject.
Talking Task Come up with two questions about evolution and ask your classmates about it. Collect the questions from the other students.
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SPECIFIC VOCABULARY: SCHOOL 13. 14. 15. 16.
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GRAMMAR: SCHOOL
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WRITING: SCHOOL Write an article for a local magazine with the title 'Making School Interesting'. Tell about how school has changed over the years and now is more interesting for children and write an article (150 – 180 words) about how technology has played a part in this. You should plan your review before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and make some notes to help you in this box:
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SPEAKING: SCHOOL
Speaking Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Speaking Dialogue 1. 2. 3.
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READING: SCHOOL
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LISTENING: STUDYING
LISTENING GAP FILL Love it or hate it, studying (1)________________ important things we do in life. We all start school (2)________________ four and then it’s study, study, study. Some of us are good at it and like it. Some people even become (3)________________ and study into their old age. I know one woman who’s over seventy and (4)________________ Master’s degree. Other people hate studying. Many people leave school at the age of 15 or 16 and get a job. They (5)________________ getting money and not having homework. The truth is, however, studying is one of the best (6)________________ sure you do well in life. The more you study, the more qualifications you have and the (7)________________ get. I really think everyone (8)________________ if they studied something interesting.
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THE TAPESCRIPT Love it or hate it, studying is one of the most important things we do in life. We all start school around the age of four and then it’s study, study, study. Some of us are good at it and like it. Some people even become lifelong learners and study into their old age. I know one woman who’s over seventy and is doing her fifth Master’s degree. Other people hate studying. Many people leave school at the age of 15 or 16 and get a job. They like the idea of getting money and not having homework. The truth is, however, studying is one of the best ways to make sure you do well in life. The more you study, the more qualifications you have and the better job you can get. I really think everyone would love studying if they studied something interesting.
Talking Task Come up with two questions about evolution and ask your classmates about it. Collect the questions from the other students.
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SPECIFIC VOCABULARY: STUDYING 17. 18. 19. 20.
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GRAMMAR: STUDYING
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WRITING: STUDYING Write an article for a local magazine with the title 'Continuing Studying'. Tell about the importance of continueing to study throughout life and write an article (150 – 180 words) about how this it can be helpful and healthy for your mind. You should plan your review before you start writing. Think about what you want to say and make some notes to help you in this box:
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SPEAKING: STUDYING
Speaking Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Speaking Dialogue 1. 2. 3.
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READING: STUDYING