HomeworkOral Practice:

Have Three 10-minute English conversations with someone.(Total of 30 minutes conversation.)Use your B5 notebook

Unit 4A Listening 5 A&B page 30Unit 4B Listening 4 A,B&C page 34

is open!Monday – Friday, 2:00-3:30 pm

Mingde Journalism Wing Room 0409

• Conversation• English Language books to borrow

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I-Talk Leadership

What: An English leadership class

When: Thursdays at 12:00 noon

Where: I-talk (Mingde Journalism 0409)

How to sign up: contact Natasha at

869131765@qq.com (Natasha speaks Chinese)

Content: Habitudes (leadership book) 20 yuan deposit

How long is the class: Every Thursday for 10 weeks

I-Talk Leadership

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Office Hour Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 pm

Mingde Journalism Wing, Room 0409 iTalk Tuesdays 2:00-3:30 pm

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Other Days/Times – by appointment!Time & Place can be chosen

Instructor: Jered FairesWeek #4 Unit 3: Science and Technlology

BAND 4 ORAL SKILLS

Discussion Topics Review

How have you judged people wrongly based on their appearance or based on your first impression?

Can a boy and girl be best friends without becoming boyfriend and girlfriend?

Band 4 Oral English SkillsInstructor: Mr. FairesInstructor: Mr. Faires

Week 4, Spring Semester 2015Week 4, Spring Semester 2015

What is the most important technological development in

history?

What’s New? p.18

A. Read each statement about advances in science. What are possible benefits and dangers?

B. Discuss each statement with your Partner. Why would it a Good or Bad idea?

Homework Check p. 18

Advantages Resistant to

herbicides and certain bacteria, viruses, and insects.

Potentially more nutritious

May help prevent disease

Disadvantages New toxins in foods Spread of disease

across species May disturb

ecological balance Herbicide-resistant

plants may grow out of control

Uncertain long-term effects

Show me your work.

Pros & Cons p. 20Read and Discuss the headlines with your

Group.What are the positive effects and negative

consequences of the events in the headlines?

1. Plastic Surgery (cosmetic surgery)2. Genetically engineering plants3. Internet as an information source4. Microchip implants

Groups Questions p.20 10 min

1. What are the psychological effects of plastic surgery? What are the social effects?

2. What are the advantages and dangers of genetically engineered crops?

3. Is the internet reliable? Is it a tool or is it a source for research?

4. Should microchips be used in criminals?

Groups Questions p.20Decide (5 minutes):- Important points: good/bad- What can your group agree on?- Choose a speaker for your group.

(1 minute summary)Speaker should report:1.Topic, 2.Main points, 3.Group

Conclusion

Homework Check p. 22Show Me your Work.Items:

1. Remote Control2. TV3. Cable4. DVD player5. Stereo6. DVR7. Computer

Homework Check p. 22.Problems:

1. Remote Control

2. DVD player

3. DVR

4. Computer

.

.• Buttons are too small;

buttons don’t work; too many buttons

• Spits out DVD’s (ejects them)

• Never records

• He doesn’t understand what the computer says

Terrible Technology p. 22

Read & Discuss with partner A & B8 min.

Poll: What was the worst experience in your group?