Live Class 7 : Live Class 7 English Roots Program
Grammar : Grammar Less and Least, Fewer and Fewest.
I‘ve got less money than I thought.
Of all my friends, she does the least work.
There were fewer problems than we expected.
She was the person who made the fewest mistakes in the exam.
less/the least/ fewer /the fewest : less/the least/ fewer /the fewest Of all British cars, this one uses____petrol. It also needs____repairs.
___girls than boys do mathematics at university. This may be because girls get____encouragement to study maths at school.
As the years went by, they had___things to say, and____interest in talking to each other.
Do you want more time and____money, or more money and____time?
I‘ve had___days off work of anybody in the office.
Other(s) and another : Other(s) and another Tell the other people. (not---the others people)
Tell the others.
Can you show me some other shoes?
Can you show me some others?
Slide 5 : Make a list of all of the reasons why a person may not be able to take a call (e.g., she's out of the office, he's on another line, etc.)
other / others : other / others I coul see Shrouk and Alaa at their desks – but where were the____?
Long after all the___cars had left, Somaya‘s BMW was still there.
I‘ll phone all the___ if you‘ll phone Mucella and Ute.
Do you know any___people who might have a reason to do this?
This doesn‘t suit me. Have you got any___colors?
Slide 7 : 1. What is the name of the caller?A. NickB. NateC. Neil
2. According the girl, her father:A. is not home.B. is on another line.C. can't come to the telephone.
3. What is the man's telephone number?A. 598-7482B. 587-4728C. 589-7248 4. The man tells the girl:A. that he will call again sometime after 7:00 PM.B. to ask her father to call him later.C. that he will drop by around 8:30 PM.
5. What does the girl refuse to tell the caller?A. her ageB. her nameC. her address
Slide 8 : Little Girl: Hello. Caller: He, he.., hello? Uh, yeah. Is . . . uh . . . your dad home?
Little Girl: Just a minute please.
Older Sister: Hello.
Caller: Uh . . . yeah . . . uh hello? Yeah, um . . . is . . . uh . . . Nick home please?
Older Sister: Oh, he can't come to the phone right now.
Caller: Okay, well, um, yeah, I need to talk to your dad. Um, yeah, could you . . . um . . . take a message?
Older Sister: Yeah.
Caller: Yeah. This is . . . my name's Nick Johnson. And if . . .
Older Sister: The phone number?
Caller: Yeah if you could tell him. Yeah, the phone number is 589 [Uh-huh] 7248.
Older Sister: 589-7248? Caller: Yeah, right and if you could tell him to call me tonight between 7:00 and 8:30?
Older Sister: Okay.
Caller: Alright, and uh. Now, I think . . . are you his daughter?
Older Sister: Yeah.
Caller: Yeah, now what's your name?
Older Sister: I . . . I'm not supposed to tell that.
Caller: Ah, that's really smart. Alright, well just tell him I called.
Older Sister: (O)kay.
Caller: Okay, bye.
Older Sister: Bye.
Slide 9 : What questions would you ask if you called a language program overseas to find out more about it?
Think of five questions and rank them in order of importance to you. Listen carefully to the following discussion. Compare your questions to the ones asked in the conversation.
Slide 10 : 1. Which was NOT mentioned as part of the purpose of the English Language Center?
A. to help international students prepare to enter institutions of higher learning
B. to teach students how to use English in their daily lives and at work
C. to provide work opportunities for graduating students in the community
2. What is one course taught at the English Language Center?
A. business EnglishB. US CultureC. TOEFL 3. If the Fall semester begins on August 29th, by what date should one apply to the program?
A. May 29thB. June 29thC. July 29th
4. What is the tuition for a full-time student?
A. $2030B. $2300C. $2013
5. Which one was NOT mentioned as part of the application packet a student must send to the center?
A. sponsorship formB. high school transcriptsC. application fee
Slide 11 : Receptionist: English Language Center. How may I help you? Caller: Yes. I'm calling to find out more information about your program. For example, what kind of courses do you offer?
Receptionist: Well, first of all, the purpose of our program is to provide language learning opportunities to this area's community [Uh-hum], whether a student's goal is to master basic functional language skills, let's say, for his or her job, or to study intensively to enter a US college or university.
Caller: Okay. I'm calling for a friend who is interested in attending a US university.
Receptionist: And that's the kind of, uh, instruction that we provide, from basic communication courses to content-based classes such as computer literacy, intercultural communication, and business English.
Caller: Great. What are your application deadlines for the next semester?
Receptionist: Well, we ask applicants to apply no later than two months before the semester begins. [Uh-hum] This gives us time to process the application and issue the student's I-20.
Caller: An I-20?
Receptionist: Oh, an I-20 is a form that indicates that we are giving permission for the student to study in our program, and then the student takes this form to the US embassy in his or her home country to apply for the F-1 student visa.
Caller: Alright. What is the tuition for a full-time student?
Slide 12 : Receptionist: It's two thousand thirty dollars.
Caller: And how does one apply?
Receptionist: Well, we can send you an application and you can mail it back to us, or you can fill out our application that's on our Web site.
Caller: And are there other materials I would need to send in addition to the application form?
Receptionist: Uh, yes. You would need to send in a $35 non-refundable application fee [Uh-huh], a sponsorship form indicating who will be responsible financially for the student while studying in our program, and a bank statement showing that you or your sponsor has sufficient funds to cover tuition expenses and living costs for the entire year of study.
Caller: And how can I send these materials to you?
Receptionist: You can either send the application packet by regular mail or you can fax it.
Caller: And the application fee?
Receptionist: We accept money orders, travelers checks, or credit cards.
Caller: Alright. I think that's about it.
Receptionist: Okay great.
Caller: Oh and what is your name?
Receptionist: Ok. My name is Tony Nelson. You can just call and ask for me.
Caller: Great. Thank you for help.
Receptionist: No problem and please don't hesitate to call again if you have any other questions.
Caller: Okay. Goodbye.
Weather Forcast : Weather Forcast What seasonal changes do people in your hometown experience throughout the year?
Are there four basic seasons (i.e., winter, spring, summer, and fall)?
Is it one season all year around? Do you have a typhoon, hurricane, or rainy season?
Slide 14 : 1. This presentation was most likely part of which type of recording?A. a TV weather program on seasonal changesB. an informal discussion between friendsC. an academic speech at school
2. Based on what you heard, how would you characterize the winter season?A. January receives about 30 inches in snow. B. Winter temperatures hover below freezing for the 3-month period.C. Outdoor activities tend to be popular during this season. 3. Which statement is NOT true about the spring?A. Spring usually begins at the end of March.B. Plentiful wind currents make some outdoors activities possible. C. Nighttime temperatures dip below 50 degrees.
4. What is the summer season like in this area?A. mild and breezyB. hot and dryC. warm and humid
5. What is one activity people like to do in the fall?A. go and see the fall colorsB. clean their housesC. have a fall picnic
Slide 15 : Hello everyone. Have you ever wondered what the weather is like in other places around the world? Today, I'd like to talk to you about the changing seasons in my city which was the assigned topic for this class. First of all, the winter season usually begins in December and ends in early March. The coldest month is January, and temperatures can drop below freezing for most of this month. The city usually averages about 30 inches of snow during this entire, 3-month period. Occasionally, we have snow storms that can drop a foot of snow in a very short period of time. Winter activities during this season include sledding, skiing, and snowshoeing.
Spring usually arrives in late March, and the temperatures hover around 50 degrees during the day. It is a beautiful season because the flowers start to bloom. It is sometimes windy, and this is great for flying kites. People in my city often like to go on picnics, stroll through parks, and play outdoor games.
Slide 16 : Next, summer starts in June, as temperatures slowing rise to around 80 degrees. The summer in my city is very dry with little rain throughout the season, and temperatures can soar above 100 degrees in August. Fortunately, the weather is very dry with low humidity, so it is real pleasant even on hot days. Popular activities during this season hiking, fishing, camping, water skiing, and outdoor sports including football and soccer.
And finally, summer changes to fall in late September when the weather cools off, and the trees begin to change colors. A lot of people enjoy driving into the mountains and viewing the fall colors. It is also a time when people clean up their yards and gardens in preparation for the winter season.
So, as you can see, my city has a lot to offer no matter when you visit this area.
END : END Have a good week!