Listening

True
He is studying really hard for exams this month.
His parents own a restaurant.
He practises the piano most mornings.
True
His cousin is living in Thailand at the moment.
He supports his local team.

3,5,7
4, 7
1
2,6

stative verbs/active verbs

Grammar
sees
is not studying do not think

is he doing is trying

breathe in give out

want
drive
are travelling

runs
are falling

change in sth

have

is going up is catching up
know
is causing think
agree

WK 5 Assignment_Writing Essay
800 words

Introduction
The use of energy is mainly in three ways: electricity production, heating and
transport. For the first two, options such as solar and wind power, or natural gas.
But oil is still the world's number one source of energy, and for transport at least,
there is currently no alternative. In China, domestic energy consumption is
increasing yearly and demand in similar regions is growing. Thus, how to use
energy efficiently now than in the past but the worldwide rise in demand is causing
concern amongst experts. Some experts think that oil supplies will start to fall
within the next twenty years. However, the opposite opinions agree that it is
essential to find a new source of energy. This essay will argue that the benefits of
alternative energy for_________.(reducing pollution, cutting cost, rocking the industrial
field, saving resources)
thesis
Body
1 (200 words)
2 (200 words)
3 (200 words)
Conclusion
(100 words)

consumption: the action of using up resources

Students are encouraged to be self-disciplined of their learning rather than

depending on teachers.

in terms of=in relating to sth

We are trying to do what best for our customers in terms of our quality of products.

regardless of=without being influenced by any other events or conditions.

due to=because of
The series has been cancelled due to poor rating.

Great improvements in public health have been brought about by () in medical science.

bring sth about=cause sth to happen

advance in medical science
passive voice
have been+V-pp by sth
by advance (incorrect)

Recent advances in medical science mean that this illness can now be treated.

Walden
by Thoreau