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Let’s Get Started: Four Worlds
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Let’s Get Started: Four Worlds
- Discussion: Which do you follow most: the news, the league table, or the cinema trends?
- Vocabulary: 'To be a fan of', 'to be interested in', 'to keep up with'.
- Goal: Connecting daily hobbies to advanced English conversation.
- Icebreaker: Describe your last trip using only three words.
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Vocabulary: The Language of Success
- Football: Terms like 'stadium', 'pitch', 'referee', and 'score a goal'.
- Politics: Understanding 'elections', 'candidates', 'policies', and 'debate'.
- Movies: Differentiating 'plot', 'cast', 'soundtrack', and 'genre'.
- Travelling: Needs like 'boarding pass', 'itinerary', and 'accommodation'.
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Use of English: Passive Voice in News
- Grammar: Using the Passive Voice for news reports and movie reviews.
- Example: 'The winning goal was scored in the final minute.'
- Example: 'The new law was passed by the government yesterday.'
- Task: Change 'The director filmed the movie in Italy' to the passive voice.
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Listening: The Ultimate Fan Interview
- Task: Listen to a supporter talking about travelling for an away match.
- Key Info: Focus on dates, prices, and feelings (excited vs. disappointed).
- Strategy: Listen for 'opinion adjectives' like 'incredible', 'overrated', or 'tough'.
- Practice: What was the main reason the speaker enjoyed the trip?
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Reading: Cinema and Global Culture
- Text: A short article about how movies influence our travel choices.
- Context: Why millions visit 'Lord of the Rings' locations in New Zealand.
- Skill: Finding specific information and scanning for dates and names.
- Question: Does the author think 'film tourism' is good or bad for local politics?
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Speaking: The Great Debate
- Topic: 'Should football players earn more than politicians?'
- Phrases: 'In my opinion...', 'I see your point, but...', 'I strongly disagree'.
- Roleplay: One person is a movie critic, the other is a casual viewer.
- Task: Persuade your partner to visit a city from your favorite film.
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Writing: An Email to a Friend
- Prompt: Write 80–100 words about a recent trip or a movie you saw.
- Structure: Greeting, the main event, your opinion, and a closing question.
- Focus: Using connectors like 'However', 'Because', and 'Next'.
- Checklist: Did you include a recommendation for your friend?
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Wrap-up and Review
- Recap: Key verbs for football, politics, and travel.
- Grammar check: When do we use the passive voice in these topics?
- Home task: Watch a news clip about a foreign election or match.
- Final Thought: How do movies change your view of politics?
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