ESL LESSON For Intermdiate

DAY 161 Deepfake app puts your face in famous movie scenes posting the Zao videos of himself
the Zao videos of himself in famous TV and movie scenes. His

videos show that he really looks like the main actor in the movies The Hulk,
Titanic, and in the TV fantasy drama Game of Thrones. It takes just eight
A new online technique called seconds to do this. The Zao app is currently only available for people with a
deepfake is causing people to Chinese phone number. It cannot be downloaded from app stores in the
be worried about more fake USA or Europe.
news and other things that can
TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if a-h below are true (T) or false
mislead people. The word
(F).
"deepfake" is a combination of
"deep learning" (which is an 1. Deepfake is a very old technology. T/F
important part of artificial
intelligence) and "fake" (which means not real). Deepfake software allows 2. The "deep" in deepfake comes from the term "deep learning". T/F
people to replace part of a picture or video with another picture or video
3. Deepfake allows people to change the colour of their eyes and hair. T/F
image. The result is a fake video. The software means you can put your face
over the face of a talking president or movie star. This process will make 4. Many people think deepfake will be useful in national elections. T/F
your face speak in the voice of that president or movie star. Many people are
worried the technology will be used during national elections. Deepfake 5. A new deepfake app is quickly spreading around China. T/F
videos could be used to trick voters.
6. The deepfake app is top of China's iOS App Store chart. T/F
7. A Twitter user has become famous by getting a role in Titanic 2. T/F

A new deepfake app has gone viral in China. It lets users of the app put their
face over the top of actors in scenes from movies or TV shows. The app is 8. Only people with Chinese phone numbers can get the app. T/F
called Zao. It went to number one on the Chinese iOS App Store chart in
just a few days after its release. A Twitter user has achieved a little fame by
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DAY 162
I am on top of that !!!
Michelle Renee, did you talk to our suppliers about our promotion details ? Correct English
Renee Yes, I did. I've asked them to insert fliers into the shipments to our customers.
That way the customers who never bought our CB series can also receive the
Learn common confused expressions in English.
information and know about our promotional products.
Michelle Do you need someone to help you send messages to customers by email ?
Renee No thanks. That's my job. I am on top of that. 1. He takes trouble ( or, pains ) over his work. ( Not, takes troubles to do his work )
Michelle Oh, and did you discuss the exhibitions we talked about last night with our
channel ? 2. Our house is built of stone. ( Not, stones )
Renee Of course I did. And they've promised to help us with that
3. She gave me some advice. ( Not, advices )
Michelle Wow, I'm impressed. Renee. You've improved a lot as a sales representative.
4. Have you received any information ? ( Not, informations )
Explanation :
5. I do not like this poetry ( or, these poems ). ( Not, these poetries )
On top of sth - To be able to control a situation or deal with it
Example : The stock market has been unpredictable, and you really have to stay on top
of your investments.
DAY 163 Vegan fashion is becoming more popular leather-free Yellow Submarine sneakers and colourful fake fur coats. Ms
McCartney is a committed animal rights activist.
There has been a dramatic increase in

the popularity of veganism around the
world in the past decade. Many people
are becoming vegans in an attempt to TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if 1-8 below are true
lead a lifestyle that is more conducive to (T) or false (F).
helping the planet. Giving up eating
1. There has been a big increase in veganism in the past 10 years. T/F
meat, dairy and other food from animals
constitutes the bulk of changes vegans
2. Most vegans focus on diet. T/F
make to their lives. However, an
increasing number of vegans are now
3. There has been a slight decrease in the sales of vegan footwear. T/F
extending their beliefs to fashion. There
is a considerable increase in the sales of
4. Shops are selling shoes made from coconut fibre and rubber. T/F
vegan clothing, footwear and accessories. Retailers are marketing products
that are free from cow skin and other animal products. Shops are full of
5. Over half of UK shoppers consider animal welfare when buying clothes. T / F
synthetic fur coats, plastic belts, and shoes made from tree bark, recycled
plastic bottles, rubber and coconut fibre. 6. The article said only younger people would buy vegan shoes. T/F
Research in the United Kingdom revealed that 42 per cent of shoppers 7. Paul McCartney's daughter is a fashion designer. T/F
considered animal welfare before buying clothes. The researchers
discovered that people of all ages would consider purchasing vegan 8. A fashion designer made shoes to wear in submarines. T/F
footwear. The trend in vegan fashion has also reached luxury brands.
Designer Stella McCartney has designed a new range of fashion that is free
from leather and makes use of recycled products. Her new collection is
based on a theme of the iconic sixties pop group the Beatles. Ms
McCartney's father, Paul, was lead singer of the group. She has designed
Day 164
I've made up my mind !!!
Stanley I received your email just now. You can't imagine how surprise I was when
Correct English
you mentioned you decided to resign.
Raymond Yes. I've made up my mind. Learn common confused expressions in English.
Stanley Why do you want to leave ? Is it because I'm incapable ?

Raymond No, you're not incapable. It's not about you, I found the job tiresome and my
1. Have you learnt the new poem ? ( Not, the new poetry )
income unstable. Not to mention, I dislike having to fawn on clients for
contracts.
Stanley I am sorry to hear that. Are you sure you don't want to give this a second 2. I like the mountain scenery. ( Not, sceneries )
thought ?
Raymond Yes. There's no need to reconsider. 3. This news is good. ( Not, These news are good )
4. Those cattle are ours. ( Not, that cattle is ours )

Explanation :
5. I know those people. ( Not, that people )
Make up your mind - To decide
Example : I haven't made up my mind where to go yet.
DAY 165 Luxury 51-country, 8-month cruise sets sail you can look after your nutrition." The ship also has two swimming pools, a
Nordic spa, and a snow grotto where snowflakes fall from the ceiling.
Have you ever wanted to go on a

luxury cruise? The cruise of a lifetime TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if 1-8 below are true
set sail from London on Sunday. It (T) or false (F).
could set the Guinness World Record 1. A luxury cruise will set sail from London next Sunday. T/F
for the longest cruise ever. It is called
the Ultimate World Cruise. The 245- 2. The cruise is set to be the longest cruise ever. T/F
day voyage will visit 51 countries on
six continents. The cruise ship Viking 3. The cruise ship will stop at 111 ports on its 245-day voyage. T/F
Sun will dock at 111 ports as it sails all

4. The cruise company has been helping travelers for over 20 years. T/F
the way around the world. The chairman of Viking said: "For more than 20
years we have been committed to connecting travellers to...experiences that 5. The most expensive ticket on the cruise is $81,000. T/F
allow them to explore the world in comfort. Our Ultimate World Cruise is
the most extensive itinerary available in the industry....I am pleased to offer 6. Guests will enjoy a different menu every day for the whole voyage. T/F
such a unique experience for our guests."
7. A spokesman said there might not be enough food at the end. T/F
The luxury cruise isn't cheap. The 930 passengers have paid a minimum of
$81,000 each to sail around the world. Even at this price, all tickets have 8. The cruise ship has eight swimming pools. T/F
been sold. Guests will be able to live in luxury while on the high seas. The
ship has eight restaurants that offer 245 different menus - a different menu
for every day of the cruise. Guest chefs will create special menus to reflect
the destination. A Viking spokesman said: "There is more food than you can
ever imagine. But we also have a wellness theme throughout the cruise, so

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DAY 161 Deepfake app puts your face in famous movie scenes posting the Zao videos of himself

the Zao videos of himself in famous TV and movie scenes. His

7. A Twitter user has become famous by getting a role in Titanic 2. T/F

I am on top of that !!!

On top of sth - To be able to control a situation or deal with it

There has been a dramatic increase in

I've made up my mind !!!

Stanley Why do you want to leave ? Is it because I'm incapable ?

4. Those cattle are ours. ( Not, that cattle is ours )

Example : I haven't made up my mind where to go yet.

Have you ever wanted to go on a

Sun will dock at 111 ports as it sails all

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