Module 2
Lesson 6 , 7 and 8
Third section
Communication
Forming a team
AB page 14/ exercise 1
1 You need to find volunteers for an organisation that looks after children in need all over the world. Read these applications and then complete the grid with the strong and weak points of each candidate in your notebook.
Answers:
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AB page 14 / exercise
2 Write two sentences for each candidate, explaining their strong and weak points.
Khadeeja’s strong points are her medical degree and ...
Her weak point is that she
Example answers:
Khadeeja’s strong points are her age, her degrees in medicine and Child Psychology, her experience of working for JHCO and her knowledge of Arabic, French and English.
Her weak point is that she’s already working, so she cannot start immediately.
John’s strong points are his experience of working with children in difficult conditions, his good health, and his knowledge of English, Arabic and Chinese.
His weak points are that he is 45 and has never lived outside Britain.
Jamal’s strong points are his experience with children, thanks to raising a large family, and his good health.
His weak points are his lack of qualifications and specialist knowledge, and he is rather old for the job.
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AB page 14/ exercise 3
3 Use your notes to discuss with a friend who the best candidate is.
Students discuss
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AB page 14/ exercise 4
4 Write 3-5 lines stating your choice and giving your reasons.
Example answer: I think the best choice is Khadeeja because she’s a paediatrician and has worked with children before.
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AB page 15 /exercise 1
Fourth section
Focus on writing
Revision Capital letters
1 Rewrite this paragraph in your notebook. Put in the capital letters where necessary.
art is one of the most important parts of jordan’s culture. lots of jordanian artists have exhibitions in art centres and galleries in jordan. jordanian art is based on arabic and islamic elements, but is also influenced by the west. one of the organisations in jordan that is encouraging this variety in culture is the “royal society of fine arts” or rsfa. rsfa was started in 1972. it supports modern art and encourages dialogue between different cultures.
Answers:
Art is one of the most important parts of Jordan’s culture. Lots of Jordanian artists have exhibitions in art centres and galleries in Jordan. Jordanian art is based on Arabic and Islamic elements, but is also infl uenced by the West. One of the organisations in Jordan that is encouraging this variety in culture is the “Royal Society of Fine Arts” or RSFA. RSFA was started in 1972. It supports modern art and encourages dialogue between different cultures.
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AB page 15/ exercise 2
Linking words
2 Complete the sentences with and, but, because and however.
1. You should go to bed early you’ll feel more energetic.
2. Writing was useful at first, it wasn’t entertaining.
3. Arar wrote famous poems like ‘Wish of the Wisher’ ‘Sorrow of Youth’.
4. Amazon children don’t use the Internet, they go to school and play with friends.
5. Life is really hard for the Nyangatom. , we could all learn from them
Answers: . 1. because 2. but 3. and 4. but 5. However
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AB page 15 /exercise 3
A personal letter
3 Khadeeja wrote a letter to her sister Fatima. Rewrite this letter in your notebook putting the sections of the letter in order. Use the Writing Strategies on page 18 of your Student’s Book to help you.
. Khadeeja
c/o JHCO Amman
Jordan
20 January
Dear Fatima,
How are you, dear sister? How’s our family? Are Mum and Dad OK?
I’m very well. The situation in Haiti is very bad, but I am very happy because I am helping people. I am living in a tent.
It’s not very comfortable, but some people don’t even have a tent! I miss you all! I still have to stay here two more months. I’m coming back in April. And after that … can you believe it? Children of the World accepted my application. I still don’t know where they are sending me. But let’s not worry about it. Write back soon.
I look forward to hearing your news.
Best wishes,
Khadeeja
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AB page 16 / exercise 4
Spelling
4 Complete the following email in the Present Continuous, using the correct -ing spelling of the verbs in brackets.
Answers: 1. spending 2. shining 3. tying 4. swimming 5. eating 6. writing
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AB page 16/ exercise 5
5 Complete the words with the correct spelling.
Cuneiform writing: one of the earliest forms of writing, usually found on clay tablets
Writing started a long time ago. At first, people only wrote in order to keep (1) r _ c _ _ _ s of local trade. Later, writing became more entertaining. When (2) s _ _ _ y _ _ l _ _ _ g started, some famous piece of literature travelled around the world. The (3) s _ _ l _ s of the poets in the past were so (4) i _ _ r _ _ _ _ v _ that modern poets are (5) i _ _ p _ _ e _ by them.
Answers: 1. records 2. storytelling 3. skills 4. impressive 5. inspired
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AB page 16 / exercise 6
Guided writing 6 Reorder the following words to write two paragraphs in the letter Jamal wrote to his children from South Africa, where he’s working for Children of the World. Once you have the two paragraphs, add the other elements that make a letter and write it in your notebook.
1. you / are / ? / How / all
2. you / I / hope / well / . / are /
3. a / know / You / I’m / , / but / I’m / very / hard worker / tired / .
4. sometimes / eight / I / work / over / hours / a / day / .
5. very / lot / them / These / need / children / a / of / , / and / I’m / happy / to / help / . / help
6. soon / Write / . / back 7. hearing / look / I / forward / to / news / . / your
Answers:
Jamal
c/o Children of the World,
South Africa
30 July
Dear children,
How are you all? I hope you are well.
You know I’m a hard worker, but I’m very tired. I sometimes work over eight hours a day. These children need a lot of help, and I’m very happy to help them.
Write back soon.
I look forward to hearing your news.
Love,
Dad
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What I have learnt
AB page 17 / exercise 1
1 Read this text. Then complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Some verb forms might stay the same. (2 marks each)
| Food expert: So, you (1)____________ (write) an article on living a healthy lifestyle. Student: Yes, I (2)_________ (work) on a school project. Food expert: OK. Let’s start right away then. What would you like to know? Student: What is a day like to a person who (3)_________ (live) a healthy lifestyle? Food expert: Well … I (4)________ (not know) if everybody does the same thing, but here are the most important things to do. First, you should drink more water and exercise every day. Second, you should go to sleep early because this helps you have more energy. Finally, (5)________ (eat) healthy food, especially in the morning, because this will help you become more active during the day |
Answers: 1. are writing 2. am working 3. lives 4. don’t know (do not know) 5. eat
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AB page 17 / exercise 2
2 Make sentences. (2 marks each)
1. practised / also / Arar / . / law / but / poetry / wrote
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2. culture / plays / an / role / in / Jordanian / . / Art / important / the
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3. Nyangatom / herbs / The / . / on / rely / to make / better / them
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4. is / A / health centre / a / building / doctors / patients / their / . / where / see
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5. thinks / She / JHCO / an / organisation / . / is / important
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Answers:
1. Arar wrote poetry but also practised law.
2. Art plays an important role in the Jordanian culture.
3. The Nyangatom rely on herbs to make them better.
4. A health centre is a building where patients see their doctors.
5. She thinks JHCO is an important organisation
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AB page 17 / exercise 3
Choose the correct answer. (2 marks each)
1. Where you at the moment?
a. do/work b. is/working c. are/working
2. Ali is having a wonderful time the sun is shining today.
a. because b. however c. but
3. We study hard, we also have fun.
a. because b. but c. however
4. Noura goes to school .
a. now b. every day c. at the moment
5. Taleb is working in Beirut.
a. now b. yesterday c. every week
Answers: 1. c 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. a
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