Adults English 08 – 11 Weeks Course

Student’s Lab Pack

Table of Contents

1. Study Plan
2. Oral Study Guide
3. Criteria for grading Midterm and Final Oral
Exam
4. Asynchronous Activities
5. Bigbox Reading Oceans: Information and
worksheets
6. Video worksheets
7. Songs worksheets

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08 STUDY PLAN – 11 WEEKS
(Based on Surpass 4A, Units 1-5)

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

 Use compound nouns related to lifestyle
changes.
 Identify details in interviews of people talking.
 Review different verb tenses.
 Discuss recent changes in one’s life.
 Talk about blogs and blog contents.
 Learn how prepositions change the meaning of
Objectives expressions.
 Learn some common combinations of
prepositions with nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
 Talk about one’s experiences in foreign
countries.
 Form questions in different tenses.
 Form subject and object questions.
 Discuss cultural differences among countries.
 Identify details in interviews with people living
abroad.
 Practice giving advice to someone about
moving to your country.
 Express thoughts about different aspects of
living abroad.
 Talk about different aspects of one’s home
country.
 Talk about customs and traditions in other
countries.
 Write an email about unique things in your
country.
 Use expressions related to relationships.
 Talk about one’s relationship problems.
 Use the present perfect continuous.
 Discuss values and how they impact one’s
decisions.
 Describe one’s situation and ask for or give
advice.
 Identify details in an article about common
married couples.
 Discuss what makes a happy marriage.
 Use vocabulary to describe damaged objects.

Unit 1A: pp. 4 – 7 Unit 1B: pp. 9 – 11 Share writing: ex. E, p. 13

Textbook: Unit 1B: p. 8 Unit 1C: pp. 12 – 13 (Omit ex. 2C, 2D, 2E, p. 13) Unit 2A: pp. 14 – 17
Surpass 4A Unit 2B: p. 18
(Units 1-5)
DIAGNOSTIC

Video: Surpass 4A 3 Video classes, according to schedule

Readers: Introduce “The Prince and the Pauper Work on Ch. 1-2, pp. 6-11
“The Prince and the
Pauper”
"Frederick Douglas: An
American Slave”
Reading Oceans, level 18
1.1 Workbook: pp. 72-74 2.1 Workbook: pp. 75-77 3.1 Workbook: pp. 78-80
1.2 Asynchronous task: labpack, activities 1-4 2.2 Writing: textbook, ex. 2C, p. 13; Write a 3.2 Reader: “The Prince and the Pauper”, read
reply to Annie. and listen to Ch. 3-4, pp. 11-18. Do
Homework 2.3 Reader: “The Prince and the Pauper”, read worksheet # 2 in labpack.
and listen to Ch. 1-2, pp. 6-11. Do 3.3 Online homework assigned by teacher.
worksheet # 1 in labpack. 3.4 Asynchronous task: labpack, activities 8-10
2.4 Asynchronous task: labpack, activities 5-7

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08 STUDY PLAN – 11 WEEKS
(Based on Surpass 4A, Units 1-5)

Week 4 Week 5 Week 6

 Use expressions to describe ways of fixing
things.
 Identify different problems of one’s items.
 Learn the difference between the causatives
get and have.
 Discuss different problems and how to solve
Objectives them.
 Discuss what makes an object beautiful.
 Review nouns that can be used as adjectives.
 Identify details in a formal email of complaint.
 Write a complaint email using formal
language.
 Use expressions related to music.
 Learn and use indirect questions.
 Discuss personal music preferences.
 Read and discuss an informative text on a
musical festival.
 Discuss aspects of music festivals and
performances.
 Learn and use expressions related to movies.
 Identify people’s reasons for liking their
favorite movies.
 Use comparative and superlative sentences.
 Discuss experiences related to movies.
 Identify details in a movie-related article.
 Compare movie locations and movie settings.
 Talk about various genres and features of
movies.
 Practice how to make recommendations.
 Use pronouns in writing.

Unit 2B: pp. 19 – 21 Share writing: ex. 2B, p. 23 Unit 3B: pp. 31 – 33
Unit 2C: pp. 22 – 23 (Omit writing 2A – 2B, p. Unit 3A: pp. 26 – 29 Unit 3C: p. 34
23) Unit 3B: p. 30
Textbook: Review units 1 & 2: p. 24
Surpass 4A MIDTERM EXAM
(Units 1-5) Written, Reading, Listening, Oral
Units 1 & 2
Reader: “The Prince and the Pauper”

Readers: Work on Ch. 3-4, pp. 11-18 Work on Ch. 5-6. Review whole story.
“The Prince and the
Pauper”
"Frederick Douglas: An
American Slave”
Reading Oceans, level 18
4.1 Workbook: pp. 81-83 5.1 Workbook: pp. 84-86 6.1 Workbook: pp. 87-89
4.2 Writing: textbook, ex. 2A, p. 23; Write a 5.2 Online homework assigned by teacher. 6.2 Asynchronous task: labpack, activities 15-18
complaint email. 5.3 Asynchronous task: labpack, activities 11-13
4.3 Reader: “The Prince and the Pauper”, read
Homework and listen to Ch. 5-6, pp. 12-15. Read the
whole story again. Work on the platform:
extras (sentence games), quiz.
4.4 Review units 1 & 2: p. 25

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08 STUDY PLAN – 11 WEEKS
(Based on Surpass 4A, Units 1-5)

Week 7 Week 8 Week 9

 Discuss what makes a good review.
 Write a movie review.
 Learn about negative prefixes and how they
change the meanings of words.
 Use modals of probability.
 Talk about what might have happened in the
Objectives past.
 Identify details in an article about dyslexia.
 Discuss misunderstanding and overcoming
personal difficulties.
 Use adjectives that describe attitude.
 Learn and use the third conditional.
 Discuss common stereotypes and what can be
done to combat them.
 Talk about beauty standards.
 Discuss desired changes to one’s appearance.
 Talk about going against standards in one’s
own country.
 Read and identify the order of events in a
biography.
 Use time conjunctions.
 Write a biography.
 Learn and use vocabulary about jobs, work,
and occupations.
 Use the future continuous and future perfect
tenses.
 Discuss what is most important in a job.
 Read and identify details in an orientation
lecture.
 Discuss the usefulness of school subjects for
jobs and life.
 Talk about the things one considers valuable
from school life.

Unit 3C: p. 35 (Omit 2D, 2E p. 35) Share writing: ex. 2E, p. 45 Unit 4C: p. 45 (Omit 2B, 2C)
Textbook: Unit 4A: pp. 36 - 39 Unit 4B: pp. 40 – 43 Review units 3 & 4: p. 46
Surpass 4A Unit 4C: p. 44 Unit 5A: pp. 48 – 51
(Units 1-5)

Readers: Introduce “Frederick Douglas”. Work on chapters 1-3, pp. 4-17 Work on Ch. 4-5, pp. 18-23. Review whole
“The Prince and the story.
Pauper”
"Frederick Douglas: An
American Slave”
Reading Oceans, level 18

7.1 Workbook: pp. 90-92
7.2 Writing: textbook, ex. 2D, p. 35; Write a
review of a movie
7.3 Reader: “Frederick Douglas”. Read and
Homework listen to Ch. 1-3, pp. 4-17. Do worksheet #
3 in labpack.
7.4 Online homework assigned by teacher.
7.5 Asynchronous task: labpack, activity 19
8.1 Workbook: pp. 93-95
8.2 Reader: “Frederick Douglas”. Read and
listen to Ch. 4-5, pp. 18-23. Read the whole
story again. Work on the platform: extras
(word games, sentence games, summary),
quiz
8.3 Asynchronous task: labpack, activities 20-23
9.1 Workbook: pp. 96-98
9.2 Writing: textbook, ex. 2B, p. 45; Write a
biography
9.3 Review Units 3 & 4: p. 47
9.4 Online homework assigned by teacher.
9.5 Asynchronous task: labpack, activities 24-26

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08 STUDY PLAN – 11 WEEKS
(Based on Surpass 4A, Units 1-5)

Week 10 Week 11
 Learn and use expressions related to work.  Identify details in a job interview.
 Identify details in monologues about jobs.  Discuss how a job candidate can improve their
 Learn how to form and use long noun phrases. interview skills.
 Discuss career breaks and the reasons people  Review what you have learned.
take them.  Assess what you have learned.
 Compare unrealistic expectations and reality.
 Identify details in an article about one’s first
Objectives job.
 Compare the college experience with the real
working world.
 Discuss preparation for and challenges in the
futures.
 Use formal language in writing.
 Write a cover letter.

Share writing: ex. 2C, p. 45 Share writing: ex. D, p. 56

Unit 5B: pp. 52 – 55 Unit 5C: p. 57
Unit 5C: p. 56 (Omit 1C, 1D)
Textbook:
Surpass 4A FINAL EXAM
(Units 1-5) Written, Reading, Listening, Oral
Units 3 -5
Reader: “Frederick Douglas”

Readers:
“The Prince and the
Pauper”
"Frederick Douglas: An
American Slave”
Reading Oceans, level 18

10.1 Workbook: 99 - 101

10.2 Writing: textbook, ex. 1C, p. 56; Write a
Homework cover letter
10.3 Asynchronous task: labpack, activities 27-30

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08 ORAL STUDY GUIDE
FOR MID-TERM & FINAL ORAL EXAM
(B ased on Surpass 4A– Units 1 -5)

• You will practice these topics during class activities.

• In the oral exam you should try to speak as much as possible.

Topics for Mid-Term Oral Exam (Units 1 & 2)

 Talk and answer questions about changes in your life. (1A)

 Tell about the changes you would like to make in your life. (1A)

 Tell about what people from other countries would find unique or interesting about
your city or country. (1B)
 Tell about an experience in a foreign country or a friend’s experience in another
country. (1B)
 Compare different nationalities and tell about any cultural difference you have noticed
or heard about. (1B)
 Have you ever thought about living abroad? Where? Why? (1B)

 Talk and answer questions about what you would like to introduce about your country
to people from other countries. (1C)
 Talk about the most important relationships in your life. (2A)

 Talk about relationship problems. (2A)

 Give advice on cases presented by your teacher. (See example on p. 15) (2A)

 Give you opinion about what is the most important issue in a relationship. (2A)

 Identify things that are broken or damaged. What needs to be done? (2B)

 Given some problems, give the solution. (2B) (See example on p. 19)

 Answer questions about imperfections many people have. What should be the
attitude? (2B)

Topics for Final Oral Exam (Units 3-5)

 Tell about the kind of music you enjoy. (3A)
 Tell about the kinds of movies you like. (3B)

 Talk about what motivates you when choosing a movie. (3B)

 Describe your favorite movie. (3B)

 See pictures of current situations and say what might have happened. (4A)

 Answer questions about stereotypes and prejudices. (4B)

 Say what you would like to change about your appearance. (4B)

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08 ORAL STUDY GUIDE
FOR MID-TERM & FINAL ORAL EXAM
(B ased on Surpass 4A– Units 1 -5)

 Tell your own biography. (4C)

 Talk about the jobs you like and prefer. (5A)

 Tell about the aspects to consider when looking for a job. (5A)

 Talk about the importance of some school subjects in your life. (5A)

 Talk about different reasons that make people quit their jobs or take a break. (5B)

 Tell about your first job. (5B)

 Have you ever had a job interview? Tell about it. What kind of questions were you
asked? (5C) If not, what do you think it would be like? (5C)

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 CRITERIA FOR GRADING
MIDTERM & FINAL ORAL EXAM

100 Communication is almost always effective. Very understandable

with little or no listener effort.
Only minor errors, but generally good control of language studied in
the course. Delivery is generally smooth, quite clear and coherent.
General performance definitely meets course expectations.

95 Exceeds lower band; does not quite meet upper band’s criteria

90 Communication is generally effective. Understandable with little

listener effort.
Some errors with language studied in the course, but these do not
usually seriously affect communication.
Delivery may have pauses and/or be choppy and slow sometimes.
General performance adequately meets course expectations.

80 Exceeds lower band; does not quite meet upper band’s criteria

75 Communication is only somewhat effective. Somewhat

understandable, but listener effort generally required. Possibly
makes frequent errors with language studied in the course.
Delivery may have prolonged pauses and/or be choppy or repetitive.
General performance is slightly below course expectations.

65 Exceeds lower band; does not quite meet upper band’s criteria

60 Communication is generally not effective. Much listener effort is

needed, and/ or is difficult to understand. Poor control of language
studied in the course.
General performance is definitely below course expectations.

50 No effective communication. It is impossible or almost impossible to

understand.
Perhaps says nothing or almost nothing.

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08
ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES LINKS
LEVEL B 1+

Dear Students,

As a complement to the learning process of the language, it is important to get familiar with the
different kinds of tasks you may find on international examinations. For that reason, during this level,
you will have to work 12 asynchronous hours to practice listening, writing, grammar, vocabulary,
reading, pronunciation and, speaking. Every week you have to complete these mandatory tasks
detailed in the study plan and on this paper as homework. Your teacher will inform the way to receive
them. (Comunícate, OneDrive, institutional e-mail)

Act. Skill / Type Topic URL

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-
1 Grammar Connectors
english/activities-for-learners/b2g052-at-work
Interview to Jonathan https://test-english.com/listening/b1-b2/interview-
2 Listening
Franzen jonathan-franzen/
Does Canabis cure https://test-english.com/reading/b1-b2/does-
3 Reading
cancer? cannabis-cure-cancer/
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-
4 Grammar Cleft sentences english/activities-for-learners/b2g058-cleft-
sentences
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-
5 Vocabulary Computer troubles english/activities-for-learners/b2v054-computer-
troubles
https://test-english.com/reading/b1-b2/world-
6 Reading World-walker
walker-reading-test/
https://test-english.com/listening/b1-
7 Listening Cyberchondria
b2/cyberchondria/
Present perfect simple https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-
8 Grammar
and continuous b2/present-perfect-simple-continuous/
https://test-english.com/reading/b1-b2/strange-
9 Reading Strange burial
burial-reading-test/
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-
Choosing the correct
10 Vocabulary english/activities-for-learners/b2v053-choosing-
word
the-correct-word
https://test-english.com/listening/b1-b2/the-
11 Listening Ecocapsule
ecocapsule/
Auxiliary verbs – different https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-
12 Grammar
uses b2/auxiliary-verbs-different-uses/
Is buying local food https://test-english.com/reading/b1-b2/is-buying-
13 Reading
always better? local-food-always-better-reading-test/
https://test-english.com/listening/b1-b2/actors-
14 Listening Actors talk about acting
talk-acting/

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08
ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES LINKS
LEVEL B 1+

Act. Skill / Type Topic URL

An informal email –
https://test-english.com/writing/b1-b2/an-
15 Writing asking for and giving
informal-email-advice/
advice
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-
16 Grammar The… the… comparatives
b2/the-the-comparatives/
https://www.examenglish.com/B1/b1_listening_tra
17 Listening Transport
nsport.htm
Where are the Harry https://test-english.com/reading/b1-b2/where-are-
18 Reading
Potter stars now? the-harry-potter-stars-now-reading-test/
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-
19 Grammar Indirect questions
b2/indirect-questions/
https://www.examenglish.com/B1/b1_listening_su
20 Listening Summer work
mmer_work.htm
https://test-english.com/reading/b1-b2/a-
21 Reading A paranormal experience
paranormal-experience/
Narrative writing step by https://test-english.com/writing/b1-b2/narrative-
22 Writing
step writing-step-by-step/
Questions – different https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-
23 Grammar
types b2/questions-different-types/
https://test-english.com/listening/b1-b2/living-on-
24 Listening Living on the road
the-road/
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-
25 Reading Being an adult english/activities-for-learners/b2r002-being-an-
adult
https://test-english.com/listening/b1-b2/solar-
26 Listening Solar Road
road/
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-
27 Reading Order of events english/activities-for-learners/b2w003-order-of-
events
Future Continuous and https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-
28 Grammar
future perfect b2/future-continuous-and-future-perfect/
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-
29 Vocabulary Similar expressions english/activities-for-learners/b2v054-similar-
expressions
https://test-english.com/listening/b1-b2/sleep-
30 Listening Sleep disorders overview
disorders-overview/

• These activities are estimated to be done in 12 asynchronous hours.

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 INSTRUCTIVO “READING OCEANS”

Dear students (AE8),

As part of the lesson plan, you have books from the Platform "READING OCEANS",
which you must read in each corresponding level. It is recommended that, in addition to
those assigned, you read other books you have access to on the same platform in order
to increase your reading comprehension and skills, as well as learn more vocabulary and
expand your knowledge of the use of language.

“R eading is essential for those w ho seek to rise above the ordinary .” Jim
Rohn

The available titles for Adults English 8 (Reading Oceans, level 18) are the following:

 Springs
 Sylvia Earle, Ocean Explorer
 The Prince and the Pauper
 Gulliver’s Travels
 A Little Princess
 Fairy Gifts
 The Rajah and the Rice
 The Magnificent Minu: an African Folktale
 Russia
 Africa
 Helpful Horses
 Life by the Sea
 How Designers Design
 Make it Go!
 The Baba Yaga: a Russian Folktale
 Adventures in the Sea
 Amphibians!
 Frederick Douglass: An American Slave
 Storm Warning!

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08
READING WORKSHEETS
Based on Reading Oceans, level 18

“The Prince and the Pauper”

WORKSHEET 1

A. Read chapter 1. Then complete the sentences.

1. The story takes place in the city of ______________.
2. Edward is a ______________. He is ______________ because he has a lot of money.
He lives in a ______________.
3. Tom doesn’t have money. He is a ______________. He lives in a small house made
of ______________.
4. Edward and Tom were born on the same ______________.
5. Tom lives with his family and they sleep on the ______________.
6. Tom has a very ______________ life. His mother is a ______________. She asks
money to people.
7. Tom’s father doesn’t treat his son well. He likes to ______________ Tom.
8. Tom can read and write. An ______________ man taught him. This man tells Tom
______________ of the rich, so Tom ______________ that he is a prince.

B. Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. Tom walked far from home _____. a. put Tom away from the palace.
2. Many people were in front of the b. he heard the crowd laughing.
palace _____. c. to see Prince Edward.
3. The guards at the palace _____.
d. inside the palace.
4. The Prince ran to the gates when _____.
e. to get food.
5. The Prince takes Edward _____.

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08
READING WORKSHEETS
Based on Reading Oceans, level 18

“The Prince and the Pauper”

WORKSHEET 2

A. Read chapter 3. Choose TRUE or FALSE.

1. The Prince invites Tom to live in the palace. True False
2. Tom tells the prince about his life. True False
3. The prince thinks Tom has a fun life. True False
4. The prince has a fun life too. True False
5. Tom tells the prince he wants to be like him. True False
6. Tom and the prince exchange clothes. True False
7. Tom and the prince look very much alike. True False
8. The guard recognizes the prince. True False
9. The people listen to what the prince shouts. True False

B. Read chapter 4. Complete the summary with the words in the box. There
is one extra word you don’t need to use.

scared - mad - pauper - strange - come back - palace

eat - questions - homework - prince

Everybody in the ______________ thought Tom was the prince. Sometimes, Tom said
______________ things so they thought the prince was ______________. Tom tried to
act as the ______________ but he was afraid of telling them the truth. He was
______________! He couldn’t answer the ______________ they asked him and didn’t
know how to ______________ or do ______________ like the prince. He really wanted
the real prince to ______________.

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 ADULTS ENGLISH 08
READING WORKSHEETS
Based on Reading Oceans, level 18

“Frederick Douglas”

WORKSHEET 3

A. Look at the clues and find the hidden sentence.

B. Match the vocabulary words with the correspondent meaning. There is

one extra meaning you do not need to use.
1. slave _____ a. to hit repeatedly
2. stick _____ b. to get away
3. master _____ c. a person who is the legal property of
4. beat _____ another
d. a long thin piece of wood
5. plantation _____
e. a fight
6. overseer _____
f. be afraid of
7. fear _____
g. a place under cultivation
8. escape _____
h. the owner of a slave
i. a person with supervisory
responsibilities

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C. Match the characters with the descriptions. There is one extra

description you don’t need to use.
1. Mr. Gore _____ a. taught Frederick to read.
2. Aaron Anthony _____ b. Frederick’s mother.
3. Sophia Auld _____ c. Frederick’s brother.
4. Frederick Douglas _____ d. the master
5. Demby _____ e. a slave who was shot by Gore.
6. Harriet Bailey _____ f. the overseer.
g. a man who was born a slave

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Welcome Week

Before watching
A. Choose and complete the paragraph with one of the expressions above.
 is a festival  a series of videos  a series of fun events
 a former students reunion

"Welcome Week" is designed for new students to become better acquainted with college
life and to prepare them for their first semester. Welcome Week is
_____________________ that gives first-year students a taste of what the College of Idaho
(C of I) has to offer in the week leading up to the official beginning of the fall semester.

B. Predict the items you will see in the video. Then watch and check your
predictions.

classrooms a student named Joshy a mini refrigerator

a doble- decker bus a parking lot The Yote mascot

a student taking a selfie a pet

The coyote is the

school mascot,
but C of I teams
are often
referred to as
“The Yotes”.

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While watching
A. Watch the video from 0: 03 to 1:14. Check ( ) what you see.

1. a view of the campus

2. students in class

3. students moving in

4. a garage with a lot of cars

5. students sleeping

6. a sophomore welcoming people

7. a student receiving her room’s key

8. teachers talking to students

9. students helping out new students

10. students getting things out of a car

B. Watch the video from 1:15 to 1:55 where a student is helping others move in.
Complete what he says with words from the box. There are extra words you
don’t need to use.

about - faces - size - goal - process - stuff - else - myself

anxiety - lead - neat - anything

1. 2.
• ...always fun to see new ______________ and I remember ______________ a year
ago just being a first year student. Let us know if you need 3. ______________ else
yeah; I’ll take that one that looks like about the right 4. ______________ yeah; …really I
5.
grew up in Vail so yeah, yep yep…. Is there any other ______________ in the back to
6.
come out; well you know where you’re going so I’ll let you ______________ the way;
7.
few more blankets, and that’s ______________ it from the car? Perfect. Really a
8. 9.
______________ thing for me to be able to part of the ______________ of helping
move new students in and everything 10. ______________.

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C. Watch about the McCall Wilderness Experience from 2:00 to 4:00. What do
these students say about it? Choose TRUE or FALSE for each one of the
statements.
SIERRA DUARTE:
1. It helps students get out of their heads a little bit. True False
2. Students come anxious and full of questions. True False
3. Students are confused when they arrive. True False
4. Everybody has the same goal. True False

LINDO ZONDO:
1. Students from all over are combined in different teams. True False
2. It helps foster friendship. True False
3. Most of the students come from the same place. True False
4. Mixing one another fosters a better community in the future. True False

After watching

 Do you think Ecuadorian universities should have a Welcome week? Discuss with
a partner.

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18 Cultural Differences between the USA and Europe

Before watching
Which of these do you think are examples of the European culture? Check
() them and then watch the video to confirm your answers.
1. You have to pay to use the toilet. ____
2. Water is free. ____
3. Elegant and expensive cars are common. ____
4. They love sports. ____
5. They have small food portions. ____
6. Smoking is fashionable. ____
7. They like to dress nice. ____
8. They recycle a lot. ____
9. Electric cars are very common. ____
10. Trash cans are everywhere. ____
11. They take a lot of time to have dinner. ____
12. They usually don’t go out. ____
13. They take long vacations. ____

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While Watching
A. Watch the whole video again and check which statements are culturally
European or American.

Europe U.S.A

1. It usually costs 1 € to use the bathroom.

2. Water comes in a glass bottle when you order it.

3. There is not much to talk about before the 17th Century.

4. You can see buildings 500 years old.

5. People walk or bike instead of driving a car.

6. People celebrate sports with friends and family.

7. They love soccer.

8. Food portions are bigger.

9. Smoking is cool for them.

10. They like to wear sandals and university t-shirts.

11. They dress to impress.

12. It’s common to find multilingual people.

13. Many people throw trash in the streets.

14. The environment is very important.

15. Toilets have two buttons.

16. They drive small cars.

17. People don’t like to wait for the check after dinner.

18. They use their phones a lot.

19. There are tons of parks and cafes.

20. Vacations are usually two weeks.

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B. Watch again from 2:15 to 3:50. Answer the following questions.

1. Are there many trash cans on the streets?
No, there aren’t, but the streets are clean anyway.

2. Why do toilets have two buttons?

______________________________________________________________________

3. Where do you usually see the street signs in Europe?

______________________________________________________________________

4. Why does the speaker say “Don’t be in a hurry if you’re going to dinner with
Europeans”?
______________________________________________________________________

5. How does the speaker say you can notice Europeans love the outdoors?
______________________________________________________________________

6. How do Europeans call their vacation?

______________________________________________________________________

After watching

 What of the European culture do you think we should imitate in Ecuador?

Discuss.

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Job Interview: I want to learn

Before watching

 Which of the following need to be done for a job interview? Check ( ) your
answers.

Dress informally.

Don’t smoke during the interview.

Arrive 10-15 minutes before the appointment.

Avoid eye contact.

Bring a copy of your resume to every interview.

If you had problems with your former boss, say it!

Research the Company.

Prepare a list of references.

While watching
A. Circle the correct option to complete the sentences. (0:0-0:18)
1. Ms. Thompson is a …
a. human resource manager b. restaurant manager

2. Ms. Hansen is applying for…

a. a human resource job b. a kitchen job

3. Mary doesn’t have any experience…

a. working in the kitchen b. cooking at home
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B. Answer the questions. (0:31-1:01)

1. How does Mary describe herself?
______________________________________________________________________

2. What did she do in her last job?

______________________________________________________________________

3. Why is she taking an English class?

______________________________________________________________________

C. Match the words with the correct definitions. (1:03-1:44)

Graveyard _____ a. The process of learning the skills that you need for

Training _____ a particular job or activity.

b. The working shift between midnight and morning.

D. Watch the whole video again. Choose TRUE or FALSE.

1. Mary gives her resume to Ms. Thomson. True False
2. Mary has never cooked before. True False
3. Mary wants to learn new things. True False
4. She received a certificate for being punctual. True False
5. She is learning French. True False
6. She can work at night hours. True False
7. Mary needs a lot of training for that job. True False
8. Mary is hired immediately. True False

After watching
 Role play
Create a job interview with a partner and act it out.

A: Ms. Ponce?

B: Yes. Good afternoon.

A: Good afternoon, come and have a seat please.

B: _____________________________________
A: _____________________________________

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Song Activity Sheet
“BETTER MAN” By Robbie Williams
I. BEFORE THE SONG
A. Read and write T for True or F for False. Then, compare with a partner.
“Better Man” is a song by British pop singer Robbie Williams.
The acoustic ballad is about the search for love and the hope
of redemption.

Robbie says he asked inspiration to John Lennon, and then

he started strumming these chords on the guitar, all of
sudden. “I did these new chords that I’d never done before
and sang the song, almost all of it, straight away”, he said.

1. Robbie Williams is “gringo”. ___

2. This song is about family values. ___
3. John Lennon wrote the song for Robbie Williams. ___
4. For this song, he played many chords he had never done before in his guitar. ___

VOCABULARY
B. Match the words with the correct meaning.
1. harm ____ a. Tell somebody that is definitely true
2. heal ____ or will definitely happen.
b. People or things that are on their way
3. blame ____
home.
4. assure ____ c. To attribute responsibility; accuse
5. homeward bound ____ d. It’s a physical injury which is usually
caused on purpose.
e. When something becomes healthy
and normal again.

II. WITH THE SONG

A. Listen to verse 1 and fill in the blanks. Use the word bank.

rest fear pouring old endless harm someone before

Sends 1.
____________ to love me Give me 5.
____________ summer
I need to 2.
____________ in arms Lord, I 6.
____________ the cold
Keep me safe from 3.
____________ Feeling I’m getting 7.
____________
In 4.
____________ rain 8.
____________ my time
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“BETTER MAN” By Robbie Williams
B. Listen to the chorus and circle the correct word.
As my soul heals the 1.
same – shame
I will grow 2.
through – throw this pain
Lord, I’m doing 3.
old – all I can
To be a 4.
getter – better man

C. Listen to verse 2 and put the lines in the correct order.

____ ’cause it’s no my fault
____ to take the blame
____ will catch my tears
____ I’m in pain
____ walk me out of here
____ rest assured my angels
____ I know I’ve been taught
_1_ go easy on my conscience

Chorus

D. Listen and cross out the extra words.

Once you’ve found that lover boy
You’re homeward in bound
The love is all around
Love is all that around
I know some have had fallen
On story ground field
But love is not around
(verse 1)
Chorus

III. AFTER THE SONG

A. Answer the question.
What things do you think make a
person better? Tell you partner.

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Song Activity Sheet
“RUDE” By Magic!
I. BEFORE THE SONG
A. Read about the artist and complete the blank spaces. Use the word bank.
MAGIC! is a Canadian reggae ________ band, composed of
_________ and record producer Nasri, Mark Pellizzer, Alex
Tanas and Ben Spivak. They are most __________ for their
__________single, "Rude". All members of the band are
originally from the Toronto area in Canada. The lead singer
of MAGIC!, Nasri, met Mark Pellizzer in the _________ and
within a week they wrote the song "Don't Judge Me" for Chris
Brown. Nasri described the _________ between himself and
Pellizzer as "different than writing chemistry, it was more
artistic." A few weeks later, while Mark was playing a reggae
tune on the guitar, Nasri suggested starting a band similar to
“Police”. Magic!'s debut single "Rude" was released on
October 12, 2013. The song proved a great international_________, topping the charts in the
United States and the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Denmark, the
Netherlands and Sweden. Last year, MAGIC! opened __________ for Maroon 5 on their 2015
__________ in North America and Europe.

well–known - world tour - studio – fusion - concerts - success - chemistry– songwriter - debut

Vocabulary
B. Write the words and expressions next to their meanings.

raced like a jet - gotta – tough luck – jumped out of bed – blessing– old fashioned – can I have

__________: approval or good wishes.

__________: Informal contraction of have got to.

________________: went somewhere as fast as possible.

______________: a style that is not modern.

________________: woke up and got up violently.

______________: can you give me.

_____________: another way of saying "that's too bad"

II. WITH THE SONG

A. Listen and fill in the blanks use the word bank.
Verse 1
Saturday morning jumped out of bed and _________________
Got in my car and raced like a jet, __________________ to you
Knocked on your door _______________________
To _____________ a question
Cause I know that you're __________________, yeah

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“RUDE” By Magic!
B. Listen and cross out the extra words.
Pre chorus
Can I love have your daughter for the rest of my wife life? say yes, say yes
‘cause I need to know go
You say I'll never check get your blessing till the day I lie die
Tough luck duck my friend but the answer is no!

C. Listen and unscramble the lines.

Chorus
1. rude gotta Why you so be? ____________________________
2. you know too I'm Don't human ____________________________
3. repeat line 1 ____________________________
4. I'm anyway gonna her marry ____________________________
5. girl that Marry ____________________________
6. Marry anyway her ____________________________
7. repeat line 5 ____________________________
8. what you matter no say Yeah ____________________________
9. repeat line 5 ____________________________
10. a family And be we'll ________________________
11. repeat line 1 ____________________________

D. Listen and circle the correct form of the verbs.

Verse 2
I hate to do this, you leave - left no choice
I can't lived - live without her
Love - loving me or hate - hating me we will be both
Standing – stand at that altar
Or we will run – ran away
To another galaxy you known - know
You know - knew she's in love with me
She will go anywhere I gone - go

(Repeat Pre chorus and Chorus 2 times)

III. AFTER THE SONG

A. Discuss in pairs:
• Have you ever had to confront rude people? How do you react?
• Do you consider fair being rude to people who are rude to you? Why or why not?

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“WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU”
By Foreigner

I. BEFORE THE SONG

A. Listen and complete. Then check answers.
Foreigner is a British-American hard rock band, originally
formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran English
musician Mick Jones, Ian McDonald along with American
vocalist Lou Gramm.
They named the band __________ because he,
McDonald and Dennis Elliott were British, while Gramm,
Al Greenwood and Ed Gagliardi were American. Their
biggest __________ , "I Want to Know What Love Is",
__________ the United Kingdom and United States
__________ . In 1981, they released their album “4”,
containing the song “Waiting for a girl like you” which
became one of the band's most famous songs __________.

Foreigner is one of the world’s ___________ bands of all time with worldwide sales of more than
80 million records, including 37.5 million albums in the US alone.

Vocabulary
B. Read again and match the words in bold from the text above with their
meanings. Then compare answers with a partner.
1. To Top: ___ a. someone from another country
2. Single: ____ b. to reach the most important position
3. Foreigner: ____ c. an official list of the most popular songs
4. Hit: ____ d. happening in all parts of the world
5. Chart: ___ e. a music recording containing one song
6. Worldwide: ____ f. something that many people buy
7. Best-selling: ____ g. song that becomes very popular

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Song Activity Sheet
“WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU”
By Foreigner

II. WITH THE SONG

A. Listen to verse one and complete the missing parts.
So long, I’ve been looking too hard, I’ve been waiting _______________
sometimes I don't know what I will find
I only know it's ______________________ • so warm and true
when you love someone, when you love someone • a matter of time
It feels so right, __________________ , I need to know
• too long
if you feel it too.
• heart of mine
Maybe I'm wrong,
won't you tell me if I'm _________________________ • Coming on too strong
this ___________________ has been hurt before,
this time I wanna be sure

B. Listen to the chorus and number the lines.

___ I've been waiting for a girl like you, your loving will survive.
___ I've been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life.
___ Yeah, waiting for a girl like you to come into my life.
___ I've been waiting for someone new to make me feel alive.
Instrumental

C. Listen to verse two and circle the correct words.

you're so mood - good, when we make love it's
understood Chorus
it's more than a touch - text or a word can say Instrumental
only in screams - dreams could it be this way [Outro]
when you love someone - everyone, yeah, really love I've been waiting, waiting for
someone you, ooh, I've been waiting
now I know it's right, from the moment I wake up till I've been waiting
deep - asleep in the night (I've been waiting for a girl like
there's aware - nowhere on Earth that I'd rather be you, I've been waiting)
Won't you come into my life?
than holding you early - tenderly

III. AFTER THE SONG

A. Match the expressions learned in the song with their meanings.

1. There’s nowhere on earth that

a. It will eventually happen
I’d rather be: ___
b. To seem aggressive
2. Coming on too strong: ___
c. I really want to be here
3. It’s a matter of time: ___
d. Trying to find desperately
4. Looking so hard: ___

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