Listening |
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Facial RecognitionListen to a small group discussion expressing satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the adoption of facial recognition technology at a workplace. Flying a DroneListen to a conversation about the usage of drones, including requests from a passer-by and orders from a by-law officer. |
Grammar |
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Verbs of Speculation—Seem, Appear, LookPractise using the verbs seem, appear, and look to express speculation. Speculation AdjectivesPractise forming and using personal and impersonal structures with speculation adverbs. |
Reading |
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The Future of Self-driving CarsRead several public social messages commenting on an article about self-driving cars. The Homework GapRead an online article and interpret included line graphs about the digital homework gap. |
Use of English |
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New TechnologiesParticipate in a small group discussion about the automation of assessment grading, with a special focus on interrupting politely, holding the floor, relinquishing the floor, resuming after an interruption, and changing the topic. Closing the Homework GapCome up with and give instructions on how to close the homework gap based on ideas from Reading "The Homework Gap". |
Writing |
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Passing on FeedbackWrite an email to an academic director to pass on information and make a recommendation about the school’s decision to automate their assessment grading. Passive Voice in Process WritingPractise using the passive voice in process writing. How the Internet WorksWrite two to three connected paragraphs to describe the process of how the internet works based on a diagram. |