4C - Homework for Thursday, March 10

TASK 1) Grammar Review:  Do You Remember? pp. 60-61 (answers in the back of the book)
               If-clauses, page 68, Ex. 4

TASK 2) VOCABULARY QUIZ:  Vocab p. 72.  Add vocab from ex. 1.1 and 1.2 on page 62. You need the vocabulary to be ready for this chapter.

TASK 3) Vocabulary: Page 62, ex. 1.1 and 1.2

TASK 4) Page 66, Ex- B.1 - Read the statements, then answer the quesetions below.

WRITTEN HOMEWORK TO TURN IN:  For Ex. 1.2 on p. 62 and exercise 1 on page 66, write sentences on a piece of LINED paper to hand in)

LOOKING AHEAD:  
Be prepared to talk about Exercises 2-3 on page 63 in class on Thursday, March 10
Look over the instructions "How to Write a Comment" (page 65)

4C - Presentation of Companies

Andre - Peterbilt
Manuel B. - Voestalpine Texas
Jakob - Boeing
Armin - Smith and Wesson
Markus G. - Aston Martin
Hans - Harley Davidson
Christian - Bentley
Julian H. - Gibson
Markus K. - Delorean
Patrick - Caterpillar
Kivanc - Airbus
Manuel K. - Husqvarna
Julian L. - Sikorsky Aircraft
Johannes - Jaguar
Klemens - Garrett
Jannik - KTM
Andreas -
Gregor - McLaren
Dominik - Liebherr
Tobias - Tesla

Noch zu vergeben - Intel, John Deere, Tesla, Nitro USA (snowboards), Can-Am (ATVs), Thyssen Krupp (elevators), Garrett (turbochargers), Joy Global Underground Mining (Tunnelbohrmaschine ), CAMI (Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International)

These companies are leaders in the field of technology and manufacturing.  In your Referat your should talk about the company, its mission, its relationship to the environment  and discuss in detail AT LEAST ONE product that the company produces (include manufacturing, materials, specifics, reputation, etc.)  LENGTH:  5-7 minutes (ideally 6:20)

You will turn in a detailed outline of your presentation to me for feedback by Thursday, March 17. We will begin presentations after Easter Break. 

Let me know which company you select, and what date you want to give your Referat. If you have another idea of a company that has information available on the web in English, please see me!

Are you ready for the summer?

Another brilliant post from Pleated Jeans

21 Times Tumblr users reported back from the Real World

See the post for more!

A Girls Tackle Football League?!

Girls in football?! Watch the video, read the articles. What do y'all think? Is it a good idea? Leave a message in the comments! http://fox13now.com/2015/05/23/tackle-football-league-for-girls-kicks-off-in-west-jordan/
http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/girls-tackle-football-league-big-hit-n367346

8C - Timelapse of Malta

So you think Malta is just boring museums and clubs you won't remember the morning after?  Here's a timelapse of where we're going in just ONE MONTH!

The coolest cars you'll never drive - from Engadget

The Coolest Concept Cars ever! Which is your favorite and why? Leave a message in the comments!

Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Roadster

8C - Lehrstoff for Schularbeit, Monday, May 11 (2 hours)

Chapters 4, 5, 6 Focus on Modern Technology 4/5
Topics:  Transit traffic, ecotourism, globalisation
Grammar:  Word formation, verb tenses, relative clauses (defining and non-defining), terrible twins and triplets 
Text types:  formal email, informal email, blog entry, blog comment, summary, NEW:  report
Extras:  Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Superbowl

Expect:  a reading section, a listening section, a writing section (2 hours)

8C - Homework Options for Monday, April 27

Starting the Chapter on Globalization.  Here are the exercises you can learn from (reading comprehension, putting things in your own words, vocabulary, etc) and get points for!

1) Exercise 1 on page 70 (full sentences, written out on a separate piece of paper) - 5 pts

And/Or

2) Read the article on page 71 and do Exercise 2 on page 70 (full sentences, written out on a separate piece of paper) - 6 pts

And/Or

3) Read pp. 72-73. Do exercise 3 on page 74 (full sentences, written out on a separate piece of paper) - 8 pts

And/Or

4) Read pp.75-76 and do exercise 8 on page 76 - 4 pts

ADDITIONALLY:
You can write answers to questions from Philip as a comment on the blog at http://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.co.at/2015/04/help-out-american-high-school-student.html

British Council VERB MACHINE

Got a verb revision coming up?  Check out the British Council's VERB MACHINE!

Help out an American high school student!

Philip is an American student who respresents Austria in the Model UN.  Answer one or more of his  questions in the comments.  Make sure you put the NUMBER of the question you are answering and put your class and initials so I know who gets points (1HAS, JS)

1)  How do you imagine Austria in fifteen years?

2)  What is your opinion of America?

3)  What is the best part about Austria?

4)  What is the largest social or political issue in your country right now?

5)  What is the biggest challenge facing Austrian teens today?

6)  Finally, your teacher tells me that Austria is months ahead of the US in fashion. What is in style this summer? I’m looking to get a jump on my friends.

Thank You,

Philip Kiely

Note:  The comment will not appear immediately.  Keep a copy of your comment in case it gets lost in the cloud!

And check out Philip's novella, Zephyr's Crossing on Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/468461!

Infographic for the Neue Zentral Matura

Click on the image to embiggen, or go to the source: 

The Find of a Lifetime!

Some kids were digging in their yard when they made an unbelievable discovery! Click here for the story!

8C - "Homework" for Monday, March 23

This is a time for you to catch up!  We have been talking about eco-tourism.

In particular, attitudes towards eco-tourism (p. 52 of your textbook)
and ways a resort can be environmentally friendly (pages 53-54 of your textbook)

Here is an online version of the article on pages 53-54 of your textbook (it's not exactly the same, but similar enough for review!)  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/catalyx-and-ramona-tribe-start-work-on-100-off-grid-renewable-energy-eco-tourism-resort-62027202.html

Here are the homework exercises you could have done.  Monday, March 23 will be the last time you may hand them in for points: http://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.co.at/2015/03/8c-homework-for-monday-march-16.html

Some vocabulary you absolutely, positively have to know to discuss this topic!
environmentally friendly
environmentally responsible
sustainable
renewable
CO2 emissions
facilities
to ruin = to destroy
to damage = to harm
marketing spin
adverse environmental effects
impact
alternative energy
off-grid

Here are some videos to get a better idea about ecotourism:

COSTA RICA

AFRICA

THAILAND

8C - Homework for Monday, March 16

O.K., folks!  Time to get serious.  We are going to talk about ecotourism whether you like it or not!

So, for Monday, March 16 do the following homework (for knowledge! for points!):

*1) Read the article on page 52 (FMT 4/5)
*2) Answer the questions in Exercise 2 on page 51 - in your own words, on a separate piece of paper to hand in.
*3) Be prepared to evaluate attitudes towards ecotourism (like those on page 52)

In class on Monday, March 16, we will do a discussion in class about ecotourism.  We will do at least one listening exercise (for points) and we will do the exercises associated with the reading on page 53 (Technology in Harmony with Mother Earth). You can be super well-prepared for class by reading this article in advance! 

Check out this video of the Ramona Indian Reservation

In addition, you may want to earn extra points:4) Multiple choice:  You can get ahead by doing other exercises, including the reading on page 56 (fill out multiple choice handout and define:  cathode, anode, electrolyte andcatalyst in your own words)

4) Short answer:  Read pp. 53-54 and answer the questions on page 55.  Write out full sentences to exercises 4 and 5 to turn in.

8C - Homework for Monday, March 9

For Homework on Monday, March 9, you absolutely, positively must (*):
*1) Read the article on page 52 (FMT 4/5)
*2) Answer the questions in Exercise 2 on page 51 - in your own words, on a separate piece of paper to hand in.
*3) Study for the verb revision.  Verbs covered: present simple, present progressive, past simple, past progressive, present perfect, future (including will, going to, and present as future).  Study the irregular verbs below, and use this page http://ennsvalleyenglish.blogspot.co.at/2015/01/1-has-tense-practice-for-schularbeit.html for examples and links.

Multiple choice:  You can get ahead by doing other exercises, including the reading on page 56 (fill out multiple choice handout and define:  cathode, anode, electrolyte and catalyst in your own words)

Short answer:  Read pp. 53-54 and answer the questions on page 55.  Write out full sentences to exercises 4 and 5 to turn in.

7C/8C - Last Call!

At the end of last semester, there were several homework assignments you could have done.  I know you did them, but I forgot to collect them ;-)  So if you have any English assignments in your folder that you want corrected, or you want to carry over points into the new semester, the deadline is Monday, March 2. After that, we start from scratch with Chapter 5 - Ecotourism!

Here's a round-up.

1) From January 12:  Read this article about the technology gadgets Ferris Bueller's Day Off :  http://www.wired.com/2014/11/ferris-bueller-movie-gadgets/#slide-id-1638291.  Then compare and contrast the technology used in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off and technology today. Consider things like availability, price, practicality.  What would you need today to achieve the same results as Ferris?  Do you think it would be easier or harder now to play hooky and not get caught?  What gadgets are really hot now in 2015?  You may write out your answers to these questions to turn in on Monday, March 2.

2) From January 22:  Read the reading on page 43 "Environmental challenges in constructing the Gotthard Base Tunnel"
Then on page 42 do:
a) exercise 2 (making up headings for the text - see page 150 for help)
b) exercise 3 (reading comprehension)

EXTRA PRACTICE
3) read the text on page 41 "The Alps:  Living Space, Resort and Transit Zone" and do exercise 2 on page 40 (reading comprehension)
4)  Read the text on p. 45 "Tunnel Boring Machines," then do exercise 8 (reading comprehension).

5) From January 29 - Download the vocabulary worksheet and fill it out. 2) For Section 2, write a sentence for each word to turn in.

6) From February 2:  Write a report about "Transit Traffic in the Ennstal" .  See the hints on page 47 of your textbook FMT 4/5 or p. 201 in Laser B2.  .  In your report, you should

• discuss the plans for the Ennstal
• the pros and cons of each plan
• analyse the solutions

 7) watch Super Bowl commercials here:

http://www.syracuse.com/superbowl/index.ssf/2015/02/super_bowl_ads_2015_commercials_live_updates.html, then write about which ad was best.  Remember to include (in your own words of course!):

• a description of the commercial
• what product/service is being advertised
• what you like about it
• whether you think it is an effective advertisement

Chicago Auto Show this Weekend!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/12/chicago-auto-show-videos/23307041/
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/