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Winnie - Chemistry Teacher in Middle School

Loves listening to music and taking walks with her friends

Wants to learn a new language and feels English will be the most helpful

Katie - Math Teacher in Middle School

Likes reading books, playing sports, and cooking delicious

Since middle school, she has liked English very much. Would also like to travel abroad and speak English fluently. Also hopes to work in an international school.

A leader should set an example for the colleagues. A leader is an excellent member of the company.

When she was in middle school, she was the leader of the class. Now she is a department manager at the middle school and has an influence on her colleagues. Encourages her colleagues to work harder and learn more about their careers.

A new colleague should be patient with students. The person should also study and gain some knowledge on the curriculum to be able to teach effectively. The teaching methods should also be adapted to the students' needs. The person should also make a plan for their career.

She listened attentively and then used his interests to guide him make a good and practical decision.

peng - Just graduated from university

Enjoys learning English and hopes to attend a Mater's degree program and study English more

Feels English is a global language that is widely used.

A good leader should love all the people in the company. A leader is also responsible for leading others and should be good at communicating.

Shows her family and friends facts about certain subjects and helps them make decisions.

Figuring out what a person's interest is very important. We should also pay attention to the specific field and what someone is good at. The environment and location are also important when making career decisions. If someone is working alone in a new city, they might feel isolated and lonely.

She seems very professional and an expert in career decisions. She guided the man to think about his career, 10 years in the future.

Short-term or Long-term goals

Short-term goal - something you can accomplish soon (maybe in 1 year)

Long-term goal - something you an accomplish later in life (maybe in 10 years)

Making big decisions

How do you influence others?

I think, first we should do the best of (for) ourselves. Do something good for society.

What advice to give colleagues with making a career decision?

Vocabulary

colleague

idioms

decisions

advice

survival

career

interest

spaghetti

chef

florist

musician

restaurant

opportunity

searching

university

goals

What could you say to help a colleague understand their own goals?

I think, first of all, we need to understand what we are good at and interested in. Find a job that we are interested in not just for survival. No need to change jobs frequently. Focus on one industry and grasp an opportunity when it comes.

How can you lead them to make own decision?

I need them to follow there heart to make their own decision.

Using idioms

When we make a career decisions, first of all we need to follow our heart of what we like and don't like. We need to think twice before making other decisions. We need to look at the big picture of the industry to see if it is realistic for us to develop our career. We could take a calculated risk, if we are not sure, but need to try.

Examples of idioms

Follow your heart...

Take a calculated risk...

I've been doing some soul-searching...

I've been think long and hard...

What makes someone a bad leader?

The leader, maybe indecisive.

They can't agree with their staff.

I think the first, the leader does not have a good personality. They strive for profits. They don't think about the workers. They need to keep his promise. The leader should be qualified in their position.

Describe a big decision. Who did you go to for guidance?

The big decision that I had to make was with a customer. It was difficult to communicate with making a decision.

参与一项实验

Lesson aim

By the end of this lesson, Students will be able to name the people in a courtroom and participate in a court trial.

Target language

Lexis

People in a courtroom:judge, jury, prosecutor, defense lawyer, defendant, defense lawyer, witness, clerk, etc.

Verbs in the courtroom:deny, allege, accuse, warn, demand, object, swear, testify, etc.

Slide 2

Cheng/Alex-China

Basketball, spending time with kids

jury, witnesses, prosecutor

Coraline-China

I like reading and watching movies.

plaintiff and defendant

Sophia-China

accountant supervisor

spending time with family

jury, judge, defendant, witness, attorney

Lillian- China

reading books

accountant

judge, witness, jury, lawyer, defendant

Constance-China

I really enjoy hitting the gym.

Typically, prosecutor who usually initiates a lawsuit against a suspect.

Witness, defendant

Slide 3.

Alex-I participated in a trial. He worked in a company but the boss didn't sign a contract with him. Violating contract laws. Eventually came to an agreement. The company had to compensate your friend.

There were no witnesses.

Liliian-Crime on tv where a woman had a hard time giving birth so she killed pregnant women.

Constance-a tv series made by netflix.

Soldier killed an innocent man in Afghanistan. He was taken to military court. He was proven guilty by video recorded.

  There were technical errors and found the soldier was in the right.

Coraline-I've seen a court trial on tv. 12 angry men.

There were a lot of evidence and witnesses that he killed his father.

jury member-person on the jury

Sophia-I have actually never seen one in real life. But my husband had. It was several years ago. My mother-in-law had a civil case about contract dispute.

  They split the payment for the decision.

Slide 4.

jury

defense lawyer

judge

witness

prosecutor

defendant

Slide 5

Alex-judge

prosecutor

Lilllian-lawyer  prosecutor/defendant

Constance-prosecutor/defendant lawyer/judge

Lillian-prosecutor

了解电脑

Lexis

Asking for clarification:

1. Could you explain what you mean (by this), please?

2. I’m sorry, but I don’t understand what you are trying to say.

3. I’m not quite sure I follow you.

4. I’m afraid I’m not clear about …

5. Could you say that again, please?

Giving clarification:

1. What I’m trying to say is …

2. What I mean is …

Checking for understanding:

1. Are you with me so far?

2. Would you like me to go over that again?

3. Do you understand?

Pronunciation

Clarification - klah-ri-fi-key-shun

L. D. -

Are you with me so far?

I have bought a new computer, but I haven't used a computer before.

Can you help me?

I have to set a password?

Do I have to set a password?

Can you tell me how to look up some information on the internet?

What I mean is, can you tell me how to find some information on the internet using a computer?

Maggie W. -

What I'm trying to say is...

Quella P. -

Are you with me so far?

I have recently bought a new computer, but I'm afraid I'm not clear about how to use it.

No, I understand.

I think I follow you./

I'm not quite sure I follow you. (To ask for clarification)

What do I need to do?

First, you should open your computer.

Can you see the icon?

Are you with me so far?

I'm not quite sure I follow you.  Can you repeat that?

Cindy I. -

I'm so sorry, but I don't understand what you are trying to say.

First, (you) turn on the computer. 

I recommend opening your computer first.

Are you with me so far?

You can click on an icon and log in. 

Would you like me to go over that again?

Wei-Way from China. Great passion for basketball and hip hop music. Free time listen to a lot of hip hop song. Gave example of computer problem asking classmate how to fix it.

Wang- Jessica from China.  Sales person for custom furniture company.  Free time like watching movies or cooking for families.  Great answer on how to fix to the computer.  Asked questions to make sure she understood the problem.  Did great job in activity A/B student.  She gave detailed information to help Anna set up her computer.

Anna- From China.  Office Worker.  In spare time watching movies and listening to music. Activity of computer problem.  Used example of not being able to download an app. Repeated the answer back to ZZ.  Anna did great asking questions of Jessica to make sure she understood how to set up her computer.

Zizi- ZZ lives in China.  Spare time watching movies. Like listening to music.  ZZ repeated the question back to Anna to make sure she understood.  Asked questions to help Anna fix the issue.  Great job in asking questions on material she didn't understand.  Did great with activity Sara on reading and using check for understanding, asking clarification.

Jason- left at 6 minutes. Did not return to class.

Shijing- Sara from China.  In free time exercise and cooking.  Gave detailed example of problem with her computer.  Did great with activity Sara on reading and using check for understanding, asking clarification.

Asking for clarification

Could you explain what you mean ( by this), please?

I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you are trying to say.

I'm not suite sure I follow you.

I'm afraid I'm not clear about...

Giving clarification

What I'm trying to say is...

What I mean is...

Checking for understanding

Are you with me so far?

Would you like me to go over that again?

Corrections

The laptop can’t connect... ... internet - The laptop can’t connectto the internet

Softwareson your computer -Software on your computer

You cancancelsome content - You candelete some content

Areyou follow...me? -Do youfollowme? /Are youwith me? /Are youfollowing me?

谈谈美国人

Pronunciation

Clinical

Medical

Postgrad

Quarantine

Pandemic

Cosmopolitan

Universal

Enthusiastic

Exaggerated

Accent

Confidence

Absolutely

Conversation

Couch potato

What do Americans sound like

What words are typically used America?

What's up

I got it

A dope = A stupid person

What's happening

Dude. ... friend

Faucet. ... tap

Diaper. ... Nappy

Bangs. ...

Booger. = It's what comes out of your nose

Bummer= That’s too bad;

That’s a shame.

He’s creepy = He’s strange and a little bit scary.

Dude= friend, man, buddy, etc.

That’s so lame = That’s useless, not good, not cool or hip.

I bombed the test = I failed the test.

I’m beat = I’m tired.

It sucks

It's pants

How's it hanging

What up with you

Knackard  = really tired

bushed = tired

How say you = What do you say.

Target language

American English can be a little fast.

I hope I can help you feel better.

I hope I can cheer you up.

How's it going?

I wiped out because I had a long work day.

Sorry to hear that...

Vocabulary

slurring

specific

sitcom

colloquial

sarcastic

Idioms

jack of all trades - master of none

couch potato

What do Americans sound like?

natural pronunciation

simplify words (Lillian)

easy to understand

American people communicate openly. Americans are loud and direct. They are open-minded and friendly. (Yellow)

Americans sound casual and relaxed. Sometimes they are a little aggressive. (Yukun)

In my opinion they sound like they are talking with their tounges rolled-up. (L.D.)

Americans will omit some words. Sometimes they don't say whole sentences. Sometimes they only use key words to describe what they say. Americans are tolerent of different cultures. (Jessica)

I think Americans are very easy going. They treat things directly. They are friendly and happy. (Jessie)

I think American is very easy to learn. Sometimes, I am excited when I watch American movies because they are interesting. (Peter)

What typical American words do you know? Where did you first hear these words?

What's up?

Terrific.

Awesome.

Buddy.

No problem.

Take it easy.

What the hell?

That sucks.

Bummer.

We are always on the same wavelength.

That's cool.

Super cool.

How's life?

How have you been?

How are you doing?

保持健康

It's not so tired.

should be

It's not so tiring.

I like swimming.

I like playing football.

I bought a running machine.

When I finish running I have to put it away.

I usually swimming.

should be

I usually go swimming.

Consistent

Target language:

Words to describe exercise equipment

Affordable

Versatile

Adjustable

Collapsible

Effective

Safe

Durable

Comfortable

Colorful

Light

Hard

Good/ bad quality

Simple

Elasticity

Vocabulary:

Rackets

Pronunciation:

Feature

Corrections:

Purple= wrong

Blue= correct

You said: I want to learn together with him.

You should say:  I want to learn with him. 

You said:  I bought skip rope.

You should say:  I bought a skipping rope.

You said: It's good to the young people.

You should say:  It's good for young people. 

You said: I can take it in my home.

You should say: I can use it at home.

You said: My family member can use it.

You should say: My family members can use it.

Use the subject-verb agreement.

You said: We can skipping in our room.

You should say: We can skip rope in our room.

You said: You can run to near park.

You should say: You can run to the nearest park.

You said: Just now you are losing weigh. 

You should say: You just lost weight. 

Use the simple past tense.

You said: Running a long way it can reduce your weight.

You should say: Running a long distance can help you lose weight. 

Use the noun 'distance' instead of the noun 'way'.

You said: Exercising too much dangerous our knees. 

You should say: Exercising too much is dangerous for our knees. 

Use the preposition 'for'

Jun X-China, graduated from school-job seeking, majored in psychology, hang out with friends and share delicious, running

Jacques X- middle of China, watching movies with my wife, travel, basketball, lift weights

Tina D. China, financial manager, reading, traveling

Tina Y. - listening

Lillian C-China- reading and traveling

Andy T-China keen on writing calligraphy, fascinated by philosophy, literature and science fiction, studying English to help my son learn when he goes abroad-competition is fierce

ex-er-cise bike

I agreewithmy classmates choice.

You just stay at hometorun/running

keep healthy, more healthy or healthier

the treadmill sound is low, not loudly

Which brand would you recommed?

tokeephealthy/fit

running, weight lifting, playing basketball, swimming, skippingrope, training

equipment-running shoes, bicycle, badminton racket, treadmill, shoes, hula hoop, exercise bike,

Descriptors:suitable, smaller, useful, affordable/cheap,

light,, inconvenient, adjustable,durable, simple/easy-to-use, high quality, poor quality, versatile-more functions; doesn't occupy=space saving, lightweight, heavyweight

focus on quality, accessible, versatile, durable, easy to use,

面临挑战

Stephan-

Rachel- China- Housewife with part time job, watching movies, listening to music

Ethan- China- electrical engineer, likes travelling, watching movies, cooking

Jo- enjoys reading books, improving conversational English

Warmer:

Stephan- when you are trying to do something for the first time-it gets better with practice

Rachel- quit full time job and go back to take care of family

Jo- communicate with foreign colleagues and customers

Confident about

determination: unwavering; resolute; unyielding; steadfast; persevering; untiring; determined

Jo- Confident in what excel in, looks at what is good at such as teamwork

Stephan- confident in hobbies, feel this way because the best in that

Attitude:

Jo- Passionate attitude, if you are passionate about something you will do good, practice more, insist and collaboration

Rachel- positive and believe in yourself, believe you can succeed in achieving your goals and work hard ; faith and action

Stephan- Passion, preserve doing things and enjoy doing those things, spend time on doing tasks, the more you spend time doing them, you will do well; focus

Vocabulary: passionate, persistence; tough; positive; optimistic; focused; perseverance

Very good list of synonyms for overcoming a challenge

Stephan- Good at telling the story of his brother who wanted to change careers, due to pandemic could not start the business of running a hotel, despite of this he did not close and within last two years now has guests at hotel

Jo- Told us good story about little sister, moved across country, company she was working for was not doing well, her little sister had to leave the company,"she was not confident/ hopeful", she got accounting certificate, she got another job,encourage

Rachel- Told story about relative, used to be CEO of insurance company, was rich but lost almost all his money due to investments in the share market, borrowed lots of money, he opened restaurant, positive

Practice Task

Stephan- President overcame adversity with the wall

Rachel- Writer,despite suffering from disability, finished studies and became famous writer

Jo-  Lack of money and technology,in spite ofovercame adversity and received help for business

Final task

Student A- Stephan

Student B- Rachel

Chinese; Japanese

They both gave good examples of leaders and why they deserve to be nominated for the awards; used phrases to describe how the people overcame adversity; used target language well

In summary

Stephan- Taylor Swift, very successful"people" (maybe use person)

Rachel- Admire heroes in the past who saved country, country on the brink of collapsing and people sacrificed their lives to save the nation

学习新词汇

Learning new words:

read a book

watch TV shows and movies

textbooks

apps

teaching platform

English classes

use subtitles

newspaper

dictionary

translator

Adjectives = describing words

available

curious

careful

active

useful

useless

sinful

thankful

creative

cooperative

comfortable

famous

offensive

ambitious

productive

abusive

worthless

deceitful

knowledgeable

harmonious

regretful

unthinkable

furious

selective

ruthless

TARGET LANGUAGE

Adjectives:

-able: laughable, knowledgeable, unthinkable

-ous: harmonious, luxurious, ambiguous

-ful: deceitful, regretful

-ive: evasive, productive, abusive, selective

-less: worthless, needless, mindless, ruthless

Wh- questions withdo:What do you consider worthless? What do you consider unthinkable?

Wh-questions withbe:When are you ruthless? When is it OK to be deceitful?

GRAMMAR

THEY SHOULD SAY: I think all things are meaningful

THEY SHOULD SAY: when are you deceitful

THEY SHOULD SAY: I can work effectively

THEY SHOULD SAY: being deceitful can be forgiven

GOOD SENTENCES

My boss is really knowledgeable and whenever I talk to him it is delightful

I feel productive in the morning because there is no-one to disturb

I feel that families should be harmonious

I live in a harmonious community and there are no deceitful people

If we want to have a harmonious community we should stop abusive behavior

He became abusive when he was drunk

we focus on being productive.

预测未来

SLIDE 2

Yang-In the future maybe I will be a manager.

Yiping-I think, I hope my future I will have a flexible job.

Aria-I think the technology will develop well, the AI will develop better, we can use robots to do many things instead of human beings.

SLIDE 3

Yiping-I think the first picturewillbecome true in 2060, people can travel to outer space.

Aria -I think maybe a lot of years (later) in the future our energy will be running out .sowe will move to another planet.

Yang-I think the cars (can) will be able tofly in the sky...maybe with no driver.

STEP 2

Yang-can't become true, I think technology cost is very high, there will be ...if we move to another planet..water, air, animals and other conditions...it can be true...good.

Aria-I have several ideas, in the short term, especially in the 21st century our energy will run out, that is tough work, in the long term out technology is keeping in devellpong, i think life will be better.

Yiping-ithink the future will be optimistic because humans are intelligent.

SLIDE 3

Reading and tense.

Yang- will be-future

populating...continuous-long period of time...Good!

Yiping-will have-thing had been done-perfect

populated -future perfect. Well done!

Aria-2060 twenty sixty 

16-sixteennnn

3rd sentence-future continuous-something happens over time...

4th-last -future perfect. the whales disppeared-what a pity. Well said!

STEP 2

Yang-by the 2030, I will be managing a big company.future continuous 

Yiping-by the year 2023 the COVID will be completely eliminated. 

描述电影情节

Outlining a movie plot

character (n) a person in a story

setting (n) the background (time and place) of a story

plot (n) what happens, the story

genre (n) type of movie

entertaining (adj) fun

inspirational (adj) makes you feel hope/courage

motivational (adj)makes you want to work harder

thought-provoking (adj phrase) makes you  think

The last movie I saw was...

What I liked most was...

It waswritten by...

It was directed by...

It'sbased ona book.

Inthe beginning...

at the end...

Adverbial Phrase

To his surprise...

Unfortunately...

Somehow...

All of a sudden...

Strangely...

Realizing that (past), (past)

Mysteriously

Surprisingly

Eventually

In the end

贷款及借贷

Could you mind lending me some money ...

- I am so sorry to hear that ...

-I am very careful about who I lend money to ...

-When I graduated from school I started working and saving money ...

After two months ...

-If I don't pay my rent my landlord is going to kick me out ...

I am very sorry I don't have that sort of money