3C - Homework for Friday, October 6

For Friday, October 6

Complete the exercises on pages 10-11 of Best Shots 2.

Exercise 1) think of pros and cons of staying in a campsite vs. staying in a hotel.  Be prepared to talk in groups about this topic.

Exercise 2) Use the verbs from the word bank in the sentences.  You may have to change the form of the verb (3PS, tense)

Exercise 3)  Write full questions using the words given.  Form a short answer according to the instructions.

Exercise 4) NOUNS, VERBS, ADJECTIVES - Try this exercise!  We'll go over it in class :-)

7C - Homework for Monday, October 2

For Monday, October 2:

Task 1) Look at the talking points for global warming in your Trauner textbook (Englisch für die neue standardisierte Reife- und Diplomprüfung) - pages 52-54.  Note the vocabulary used to describe the causes and effects of global warming (p. 50-51).

Task 2) Look at the "Future is Green" in Focus on Modern Technology 3 (the purple book) pages 76-77.  Be able to describe the potential consequences of global warming for Austria (cartoons, p. 76, ex. 1) and be able to describe the "greenhouse effect" in your own words (p. 77, graphic and ex. 2)

Abend HTL - Correct the sentences

I was on a city trip to vienna for a couple of days (1)

I could say i’m really into it, that’s why I don’t think it’s a bad thing that i haven’t much free time (4)

I spent my summer holidays with my Family in Croatia where we have a motorboat since 5 years (4).

It was a beautiful week, we spend a lot of time at the beach, admired the old town, and visit the national park (3).

In my second week of my holiday my girlfried and i flew to spain on the island of Mallorca (4+)

I grudge you because you spend a long time in the USA!

After this we went in a museum who’s called “Body World.” (1)

At first I thought it was grilling somebody but it was a forest fire (1)

In this two weeks my girlfriend and I drove to vienna for visiting her mother. (3)

I did a lot of things with my friends.  A lot of activities in the great outdoors. (combine the sentences)

5C/6C - Homework for Monday, October 2

1) Consider the following:  Students at the HTL Trieben go on Vienna Week in the second form, Sport Week in the third form and Language Week in the fourth form.

Why is it so important for students to participate in these activities during their school years?  What do they learn that they can use in the future?  How do these experiences enrich (bereichern) your life?

1C - Group B - Homework for Friday, September 29

Task 1)  Fill out the timetable on page 10 of your textbook
Task 2)  Be prepared to talk about your school timetable/schedule.
Task 3)  Be able to talk about your favourite and least favourite subjects in school.

1C - Homework for Week of October 2

Group A:  Wednesday, October 4
Task 1) Be prepared to talk about your school timetable/schedule.
Task 2)  Be able to talk about your favourite and least favourite subjects in school.
Task 3) Do "Do You Remember?" on pages 14-15

Group B:  Thursday, October 5
Task 1) Do "Do You Remember?" on pages 14-15

5C - In class, Wednesday, September 27

SPEAKING TASK –

Explain what global warming is and how it is caused
Outline the connection between global warming and the weather (globally and locally)
Describe the consequences of such weather events
Give your personal point of view regarding the environmental future of planet Earth

3J - September 26 In-Class

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ALL SPEAKING IS STORYTELLING
Tell a story about your Sportwoche.  Talk for at least two minutes.  Don’t go over three.  Add your own details. Do not simply repeat what everyone else has said.

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS YOU CAN INCLUDE

Describe the day you traveled to Faak am See
Describe check-in, the accommodations and your room
Describe the facilities (Einrichtungen)
Who did you room with (NOT sleep with)?
Describe the meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and the food
Describe the weather
Describe the sports offerings
Describe your sports experience (what and why did you choose the sport you did)
Describe what you did during the evenings
Describe when a student got injured
Describe the funniest thing that happened during the week
Describe the worst part of the week for you
Describe the highlight of your week


Here's an outline in case you get stuck:
1.  The trip there (Hinreise)
2.  Accommodations (Unterkunft)
3.  Food
4.  Activities - Sports
5.  Free time
6.  The trip home
7.  What was your favorite part & why?

3C - Homework for Friday, September 29

For Friday, September 29

Task 1) Be able to give a short presentation about stress.  Talk for about 3 minutes.

What stress factors do teenagers have?
How do teenagers act when they have too much stress?
What are some ways to reduce stress (Stress abbauen)?

If you need some inspiration, check out this video!

7C - Homework for Friday, September 29

Task 1)  Work up talking points about hurricanes and global warming.  Be prepared to give a monologue about hurricanes. Answer questions like: What causes global warming? What are the consequences of global warming? How are hurricanes formed?  where are hurricanes formed? , when do hurricanes form?, what are the consequences of a hurricane (human toll, property damage, infrastructure, etc), where is the most dangerous place to be in a hurricane and why? How are hurricanes and global warming connected? Why are hurricanes becoming stronger?why is global warming a concern for the future of hurricanes? Include enough details to talk for 3-4 minutes. Remember, all speaking is story-telling!

(And everything you read or watch is input!

Task 2)  Read the Beurteilungskriterien for 4C - sign it and have your parents sign it.  Bring it to the English lesson on Friday!

Abend HTL - Homework for Thursday, September 28

Prepare a 3-4 minute presentation of your choice.  Remember to include:

Introduction -
Welcome your audience
Give an overview of your topice

Body - answer the questions Who What Where When Why How
use lots of good details
Try to use linking words

Conclusion - What do you want your audience to take away from your presentation?
Don't forget to ask for questions

REMEMBER:  ALL SPEAKING IS STORYTELLING!