2. What will most probably happen next? (A) Another person will give a talk. (B) The students will take a test. (C) The lecture will finish. (D) The lecturer will wait to answer questions. Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการฟง (Listening) และการเขียน (Writing) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบ ใน Lesson 6 (Renewable Energy) ของ Unit 9 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Basic 3 (Photo by Paul Mocan on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/vYi0kzbK4sU) 148
Unit 10 Knowing a Second Language (Photo by Nifty Leather on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/xVqv_bQGqq8) This unit is about learning and speaking a second language. In this unit you will... • Become familiar with words and phrases related to the topic of learning and speaking a second language, and identify and use past and present tenses to talk about learning a second language. • Practice the comprehension strategy of identifying and using examples, and read an article on the benefits of learning a second language. • Watch a video where two friends talk about being bilingual, and talk about your own experiences learning another language. • Watch a video, take part in a conversation about learning English, and take part in a branching conversation about learning English. • Read a Web page about an organization for parents of bilingual children and write an e-mail to the organization. • Listen to a clip from a podcast about personality and language, and write a summary of the podcast.
Vocabulary: Knowing a Second Language This topic contains a list of words and phrases that you will use in this unit. Read the list and the example sentences. Do you know how to say these words? Listen to the recordings and practice saying the words. bilingual adj. able to speak and understand two languages very well culture n. Sam is bilingual. He speaks both English and Korean. formal adj. ideas, behaviors, customs, and arts of a particular society informal adj. In class today, we discussed Japanese culture and learned monolingual adj. about Japanese literature, music, and film. multilingual adj. official, proper native speaker I use more formal language when I am at work. noun phrase casual, relaxed, not so proper personality n. When you use slang words, you are speaking in an informal way. raise v. able to speak and understand only one language vocabulary v. I used to be monolingual, but after I spent a year in Spain, I came back speaking both English and Spanish. able to speak and understand several languages My teacher is multilingual; he speaks English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. someone who grew up speaking the language of where they were born I speak English well, but I'm not a native speaker. emotions, ways of behaving, etc., that make a person different from other people I'm much funnier when I speak Spanish. My personality completely changes! to bring up or look after a child as they grow up The workshop gave us the tools we needed to raise our son as both a Spanish and English speaker. words that make up a language You know so many words in Italian now; your vocabulary really improved! 150
Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานคําศัพท (Vocabulary) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 1 (Knowing a Second Language) ของ Unit 10 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดบั Basic 3 Grammar Focus: Present and Past Tenses Present Tenses We use the present tense to talk about something that is happening now. There are two ways we talk about the present: the Present Simple and the Present Progressive. Present Simple We use the Present Simple to talk about facts, feelings and everyday routines and activities. For this reason, certain verbs such as love, agree, hear, and think always use the Present Simple. We often use the Present Simple with adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, never, etc.) to talk about how often we do an activity. We form the Present Simple with the base form of the verb. We add -s to the base form for he/she/it. We use do/does + the base form of the verb to form questions and negative sentences. • I always speak Spanish with my sister. • She speaks Korean with her parents. • Do you want to learn another language? • My parents don't know English. Present Progressive We use the Present Progressive to talk about more temporary situations and actions that we are doing at the present moment. We form the Present Progressive with the present of be (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + ing. 151
• Right now, she is studying French in the library. • Are they speaking English? • I'm not watching television; I'm doing my homework. Past Tenses We use the past tense to talk about something that already happened. As in the present tense, there are two ways we talk about the past: the Past Simple and the Past Progressive. Past Simple We use the Past Simple to talk about an action that started and finished in the past. With regular verbs, we add -ed to the base form. Irregular verbs do not follow this pattern. We use did + the base form of the verb to form questions and negative sentences. • I learned some Italian in Rome. • Did Ms. Hernandez teach you Spanish? • They didn't study for the test. Past Progressive We use the Past Progressive to talk about actions that we did repeatedly or continuously in the past. We form the Past Progressive with the past of be (was/were) + the base form of the verb +ing. • While I was studying French, I made a new friend. • What language were you just speaking? • It wasn't raining much, so we walked home after the test. 152
Markers of Time Markers of time also help tell us when things happen. Past Present ten minutes ago right now yesterday currently last night these days last Monday at the moment (Photo by Samantha Gades on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/BlIhVfXbi9s) Blended Learning with EDO ใหผ ูเรียนฝกทักษะดานไวยากรณ (Grammar) เรื่อง Present and Past Tenses จากแบบฝก หดั และ แบบทดสอบใน Lesson 1 (Knowing a Second Language) ของ Unit 10 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดบั Basic 3 153
Identifying Examples We often use examples to support the main idea of the text. Examples also make a text more interesting. Examples help explain the main idea so that it is easier to understand the purpose of the text. Using examples is also something that helps us speak and write clearly. We can use the following words and phrases to introduce an example: • For example • For instance • Such as • Like Look for these words when you read and listen. Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between the main idea and an example. These words will let you know that the writer or speaker is giving an example. (Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/1THJ5GRABqI) Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานไวยากรณ (Grammar) เร่ือง Identifying examples จากแบบฝกหัดและ แบบทดสอบใน Lesson 2 (The Benefits of Language Learning) ของ Unit 10 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดบั Basic 3 154
Listening Skill Practice: Being Bilingual Preview: Watch the video. Exercise: Choose the correct answer. 1. What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) How languages are hard to learn (B) How many brothers and sisters they have (C) What it’s like to grow up bilingual (D) What they like to do on weekends 2. Sidney says, “I didn’t like it when they spoke to me in Chinese in front of my friends.” What is this an example of? (A) Why Sidney likes knowing Chinese (B) What Sidney did in Chinese school (C) How Sidney feels about growing up (D) What Sidney thinks about his friends Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการฟง (Listening) และการพูด (Speaking) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบ ใน Lesson 3 (Being Bilingual) ของ Unit 10 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Basic 3 155
Listening Skill Practice: Tips for Learning English Preview: You are going to watch a video of two people, Lucy and Ron, having a conversation. Exercise: Choose the correct answer. 1. What does Lucy find the most difficult? (A) Reading (B) Grammar (C) Listening (D) Speaking 2. What does Ron mean when he says, “Language learning is all about making mistakes”? (A) Even Ron makes mistakes when he speaks English. (B) Lucy should try harder not to make any mistakes. (C) Learning a new language is hard. (D) Everyone makes mistakes when they learn a new language. 156
Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการฟง (Listening) และการสนทนา (Conversation) จากแบบฝกหัดและ แบบทดสอบใน Lesson 4 (Tips for Learning English) ของ Unit 10 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Basic 3 Reading Skill Practice: The Bilingual Circle Preview: Read a Web page about an organization called The Bilingual Circle. The Bilingual Circle Connecting Bilingual Parents Do you speak more than one language at home? Are you raising bilingual or multilingual children? Then The Bilingual Circle may be the place for you. The Bilingual Circle offers support, workshops, information, and social experiences for bilingual or multilingual families. [1] . Karina and Diego Jones, themselves 157
parents of bilingual children, founded The Bilingual Circle five years ago – so that parents can have a place to come to help them make decisions and share ideas. HOME WORKSHOPS [2] . Let us come to you! The Bilingual Circle offers private workshops for small groups (up to 10 people) in the comfort of your home. Our workshops help parents raise bilingual children. PUBLIC WORKSHOPS For larger groups, The Bilingual Circle offers public workshops at schools, libraries, and community centers at least two times a month. Our public workshops are a good place to meet other parents of bilingual children in your area! [3] . WEBINARS [4] . The Bilingual Circle now offers monthly webinars that discuss different topics each month. For example, Raising Bilingual Children: The Do's and Don'ts, and Introducing a Third Language – When and How? To get updates and reminders about upcoming webinars, please sign up for our newsletter. TESTIMONIALS \"As parents who live in an English-speaking country but speak Spanish at home, we needed guidance. The Bilingual Circle really gave us the tools we needed to raise our son as both a Spanish and English speaker. We weren't able to participate in a home or public workshop, so the monthly webinars were a great option for us! We just participated in one last night! Thank you!\" -Eddy \"We live in France. My husband speaks Russian; I speak English. We wanted our children to be able to speak both languages but we didn't want their third language to suffer. Thanks to The Bilingual Circle, we now have a wonderful support group!\" -Jennifer Photo Credit: by Gabriella Clare Marino; https://unsplash.com/photos/VmVgHqf5QGc) 158
Exercise: Choose the correct answers 1. Where might you see this text? (A) In a newspaper (B) In a letter (C) In a magazine (D) On a Web site 2. How can you get reminders about webinars? (A) By contacting a support group (B) By visiting the Web site (C) By signing up for the newsletter (D) By going to their workshops 3. Select the place in the text where the following sentence best fits. “Can’t attend a workshop in person? Don’t worry!” (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4] Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการอาน (Reading) และการเขียน (Writing) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบ ใน Lesson 5 (The Bilingual Circle) ของ Unit 10 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Basic 3 159
Listening Skill Practice: Language Channel Podcast Preview: You are going to listen to part of a podcast. What are the speakers discussing? (Photo by Juja Han on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/uT55XxQLQGU) Exercise: Choose the correct answer. 1. What did Nadia find based on the results from the surveys? (A) People who speak two languages have different personalities. (B) English is a more formal language than Russian. (C) People act differently when speaking different languages. (D) People use slang when talking to friends. 2. Nadia says people sometimes act differently when speaking a different language. What example of this does she give? (A) When Miguel speaks English, he only uses formal language. (B) Miguel is funny in English and in Portuguese. (C) When Nadia speaks Russian, she uses slang and feels less formal. (D) Nadia never uses informal language with friends. 160
Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการฟง (Listening) และการเขียน (Writing) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบ ใน Lesson 6 (Language Channel Podcast) ของ Unit 10 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดบั Basic 3 (Photo by Juja Han on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/uT55XxQLQGU) 161
Unit 11 Education (Photo by Armin Rimonldi from Pexels) This unit is about education. In this unit you will... • Listen to a radio interview with a local high school football hero. • Read an article about the role of pre-school education today. • Listen to and take part in a dialogue between two students discussing their math test • Identify and practice Present Perfect statements, questions, and answers. • Identify and practice words and phrases on the topic of education.
Listening Skill Practice: Sports Preview: Listen to the recording on EDO Intermediate 1, Unit 1, Lesson 1. (Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/PkS3hCZmYts) Exercise: Listen to the clips of the radio interview, and answer the questions. 1. Why is Duke interviewing Joe on the radio? (A) because Joe's school is playing in the city football championships (B) because several colleges are interested in Joe (C) because Joe is a great football player 2. What is Jefferson High particularly known for? (A) motivating its students to study hard for their exams (B) producing great football players (C) winning the city football championship ten years in a row 3. According to the interview, what is the most important thing a team needs in order to win? (A) a good coach (B) good players (C) motivation 164
Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการฟง (Listening) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 1 (Sports) ของ Unit 1 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Intermediate 1 Reading Skill Practice: College for Kids? Preview: Read the story. College for Kids? By Henry Nelson Pre-school education is changing. Once, elementary school was the place to learn 1-2-3 and A-B-C. But today, highly motivated parents have begun teaching these basics to their children before they start school. Kindergarten has now become a mini-college, where geography, history, and even mathematics are taught. Small children are even given homework assignments. 165
Professor David Shift, who is the Director of Early Childhood Education at the University of Highville, says, \"We must simply accept the fact that children today know more than children did years ago.\" Eleanor Idle, of the New School Institute, doesn't agree. \"Children need to be children. They learn as they play. They don't need formal education this early. It just isn't normal. Soon they'll be given entrance exams for kindergarten. Very young children shouldn't spend their time worrying about grades and diplomas!\" Dr. Idle believes that if there is already so much competition in kindergarten, there is no limit to how much there will be in high school. \"We don't need to make it any harder on students than it already is,\" she says. \"After all, there were still many college graduates when playing was all children did in kindergarten.\" Many people who agree with Idle say that early childhood programs should offer subjects that children enjoy and do well in naturally, like art, music, science, and gym. After all, learning should be child's play. Photo Credit: by Element5 Digital on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/OyCl7Y4y0Bk Exercise: Read the article “College for Kids?” Then choose the best words to complete this conversation between two parents. elementary school grade grades kindergarten geography college music Juan: My son is in second __________________ now at the local Maryse: _______________. He is very excited because he has just begun to study French and geography. Just now? My daughter began studying those subjects in kindergarten. 166
Juan: Don’t you think that ________________ is too early to start studying Maryse: ________________? My son did ________________ an art that age, and he did very well, too. I don’t think he missed out on anything in kindergarten. He likes school, and his ________________ are fine. I suppose we’ll have to wait a few years. Then we’ll see how our kids do when they get into ________________. (Photo by cottonbro from Pexels) Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการอาน (Reading) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 2 (College for Kids?) ของ Unit 1 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Intermediate 1 167
Listening & Speaking Skill Practice: Math Test Preview: Listen to the conversation. (Photo by Jessica Lewis on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/zNFT3o8HWks) Exercise: Review the grammar point and do the tasks that follow. 1. What is the best response to the question: \"How did you do on that math test yesterday?\" (A) I saw him this morning. (B) How can you be so sure? (C) That was the hardest test I've ever taken. 2. What is the best response to the statement: \"I wonder if Mr. Pascal has graded them yet.\" (A) He wasn't happy at all. (B) I'm sure he has. (C) I saw him this morning. 168
Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการฟง (Listening) และการพูด (Speaking) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบ ใน Lesson 3 (Math Test) ของ Unit 1 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดบั Intermediate 1 Grammar Focus: Present Perfect – Statements Q and A Present perfect simple (I have worked) Present perfect simple: form We use have/has + the -ed form of the verb I, you, we, they (full form) worked. Affirmative statement she, he, it has (+) have worked. (short form) worked? I, you, we, they ’ve she, he, it ’s (full form) I, you, we, they have not Negative statement (-) she, he, it has not (short form) I, you, we, they haven’t she, he, it hasn’t I, you, we, they Affirmative question Have she, he, it (+) Has (full form) I, you, we, they not Have she, he, it Negative question (-) Has worked? (short form) Haven’t I, you, we, they Hasn’t she, he, it 169
Present perfect simple: uses We use the present perfect simple to refer to events in the past but which connect to the present. Experiences We use the present perfect simple to talk about our experiences up to now. The time of the experiences is not important: [talking about musical theatre productions] And I’ve seen ‘Buddy’ and I’ve seen ‘Starlight Express’ in London. And I want to see ‘Phantom of the Opera’ next. We’re going to Wagamama’s for dinner tonight. I’ve been there a couple of times before. Although we do not give a specific time, we often use general time expressions like ever, never, before, in my life, so far, up until now with this use of the present perfect simple: We haven’t met before, have we? They’ve sold 110 so far. (so far = from a point in the past up until now) We often use ever, not … ever and never when we talk about experiences: It was the worst performance we have ever seen. Have you ever tried to write your name and address with your left hand? She’s never said sorry for what she did. We often use the present perfect simple for a unique experience when we are using a superlative: I felt the happiest I have ever felt. My first Olympic final; the bronze medal; European record of 9.97 seconds. The dome of the Blue Mosque at Isfahan is the most beautiful building I have ever seen. It was the best decision I have ever made in my life. 170
It’s the worst sports programme I have ever seen and the first I have ever turned off. We usually use the present perfect simple with the first time when we’re talking about an immediate, continuing or recent event: That’s the first time I’ve seen you get angry. Recent completed events We use the present perfect simple to talk about a finished event or state in the very recent past. We do not give a specific time. We often use words like just or recently for events taking place a very short time before now: What’s this? What’s just happened? The company employs around 400 staff and has recently opened an office in the UK. Niki and John have just come back from a week in Spain. Past events, present results We use the present perfect simple when a single past action has a connection with the present: She’s broken her arm in two places. (Her arm is still broken now.) Why haven’t you dressed in something warmer? (You got dressed in the past but the clothes are not warm enough for now.) A fire has broken out at a disused hotel on the seafront. (The fire is burning now; it’s a recent event too.) Your flowers haven’t arrived. (Your flowers are not here; they were supposed to arrive in the past.) 171
Time + for and since We use the present perfect simple with for and since to talk about a present situation that began at a specific point in the past and is still going on in the present. We are looking back from the present to a point in the past. Compare That house on the corner has been For refers to periods of time, e.g. three empty for three years. years, four hours, ages, a long time, Not: … since three years. months, years. That house on the corner has been Since refers to a previous point in time e.g. empty since 2006. last Monday, last year, 1987, yesterday Not: … for 2006. The house was empty in 2006 and it is still empty now. (speaking in 2011) How long …? We often use expressions with for and since to answer the question How long … + present perfect simple. We use the How long …? question to ask about the duration of a state or activity: A: How long have you worked there? B: Since 21 August. So for about four months. Yet We use yet + the present perfect simple, mainly in questions and negative statements, to refer to things we intend to do in the future but which are not done: Don’t wash up that cup. I haven’t finished my coffee yet. (I intend to finish it.) Haven’t you done your homework yet? (You intend to do it.) 172
Already We use already + the present perfect simple when we want to emphasise that something is done or achieved, often before the expected time: I’ve already booked my flight home. A: Will you go and clean your teeth! B: I’ve already cleaned them. Still We use still + the present perfect simple when we want to emphasise that something we expected to happen continues not to happen: She still hasn’t said sorry to me. I feel really tired. I still haven’t recovered from the jet lag. Introducing past time events The present perfect simple is often used in newspaper headlines or TV news programmes to report a recent past event. It is then followed by a series of verbs in the past simple (underlined): Charlton Heston has died aged 84, a spokesman for his family has said. Heston died on Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills. His wife Lydia, whom he married in 1944, was at his side. Heston won a best actor Oscar for his starring role in the epic ‘Ben Hur’. We can also use the present perfect simple to introduce an ‘open’ general point about something. We can then use the past simple (underlined) to give more detailed specific information: Have you seen any Arthur Miller plays? I saw a fantastic production of ‘The Crucible’. 173
American English In American English the past simple is often used instead of the present perfect simple, often with already and yet. Compare British English American English Have you eaten (yet)? Did you eat (yet)? Have you finished (already)? Did you finish (already)? (Source: Cambridge Dictionary; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british- grammar/present-perfect-simple-i-have-worked) Preview: Listen to the examples of the grammar point. 174
Exercise: I haven’t Review the grammar point and do the tasks that follow. Do haven’t I I don’t Have Jade: _________________ you met the new neighbors yet? Anne: No, _________________. Jade: Come on. I'll introduce you. I’ve never do did done ___________ ___________ ___________ this before. I'm a little nervous. asked ask did has have Jess: Guess what! Sally: You look really happy. What is it? Jess: Mike ___________ just ___________ me to marry him! Sally: Congratulations! Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานไวยากรณ (Grammar) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 4 (Present Perfect: Statements Q and A) ของ Unit 1 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Intermediate 1 175
Vocabulary: Education 2 Read and listen to each item in the vocabulary list. assignment n. work that one person (usually a teacher) gives another person to do degree n. Mel, did you finish your history assignment? You get a degree after you finish studying a required amount at diploma n. a college, university, or professional course. I want to go to university to get a degree. elementary a piece of paper that shows that someone has received a school n. qualification, usually from a school or university entrance exam n. Let's hang my college diploma on the wall. formal education a school for young children, usually from grades one to six n. I was in Glen Park Elementary School from first through sixth grade n. grade. graduate n. a test you take to get into a school or university You must pass an entrance exam to get into this school. homework n. learning that happens in a traditional, structured school kindergarten n. classroom My formal education ended with high school. preschool n. the mark you get on a test or in a course qualification n. If you don't study, you won't get a good grade. a person who has completed his or her high school or college education I'm a high school graduate and will be starting college in September. work a teacher gives students to do at home Timmy, you can play after you finish your English homework. school for children the year before they start first grade Next year, when you are five years old, you'll start kindergarten. school for very young children, before kindergarten My youngest child is in preschool. an ability or skill that enables someone to do something What qualifications do you need to get into this school? 176
Exercise: Choose the correct answer/s into place. There are more words than you need. entrance exam preschool homework degree diploma graduate kindergarten Kelly: How is Lisa doing? Is she still in high school? Brian: No. She just finished and got her ________________. Kelly: What’s she planning to do next? Brian: She passed the ________________ to university. She’s planning to get a ________________ in computer engineering. Kelly: What about your little one, Sandra? Is she already in _______________? Brian: No, she’s still in ________________. She loves it. Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานคาํ ศัพท (Vocabulary) เก่ียวกับการศกึ ษา จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 5 (Education 2) ของ Unit 1 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดบั Intermediate 1 177
Unit 12 Away from Home (Photo by JESHOOT.COM on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/mSESwdMZr-A) This unit deals with the problems and excitement of being away from home. In this unit you will... • Watch a video clip about a new employee from a different country adjusting to his new surroundings. • Read an article about a study exchange program for learning French. • Listen to and take part in a conversation with a Japanese student in the US. • Identify and practice Present Perfect Progressive. • Identify and practice words and phrases on the topic of studying abroad.
Listening Skill Practice: How Do You Like It Here? Preview: Watch the video on EDO Intermediate 1, Unit 2, Lesson 1. Exercise: Choose the correct answer. 1. Where does this conversation between Justin (the first speaker) and Yavor (the second speaker) most likely take place? (A) Australia (B) The United States (C) Bulgaria (D) England 2. The conversation is mostly about... (A) making new friends. (B) living in Bulgaria. (C) practicing English. (D) working in a new country. 180
3. What does Justin mean when he says, \"Let me help you with that\"? (A) Yavor is having trouble with the coffee machine. (B) Yavor needs help finding his report. (C) Yavor can't find the finance office. (D) Yavor doesn't know if he needs to wear a suit. 4. What is Justin referring to when he says, \"Sounds like a great opportunity\"? (A) Working in a different country (B) Traveling in Bulgaria (C) Working in the finance department (D) Completing a training program 5. The third man who enters at the end of the video is most likely... (A Yavor's friend. (B Justin's coworker. (C Justin and Yavor's boss. (D Yavor's assistant. Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการฟง (Listening) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 1 (How Do You Like It Here?) ของ Unit 2 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดบั Intermediate 1 181
Reading Skill Practice: Study Exchange Preview: Read the text. Study Exchange By Pat Miller Craighouse School in Glasgow has been sending children overseas to France on an exchange program since 1971. The students' French improves a lot, and when they come back they usually no longer need a French tutor to help them outside of school. The children who take part in the exchange program have to be over the age of thirteen. Mrs. Bankes, whose daughter is participating in this year's exchange group, says, \"I think it's a wonderful opportunity for Kim. Although she has only been away for a month, I have already started to miss her. I've been making long-distance calls to Paris about once a week since she left.\" 182
Anyone who has seen Kim in Paris knows that she hasn't been missing anyone. Kim is very happy with the program. She says that her French has really improved, and hearing her French accent, it was easy to believe her. \"I haven't been homesick even once,\" Kim says. \"I have made several new friends and I have a great roommate, Chantal, who I will keep in touch with when I leave. I don't even feel like going home at all.\" The exchange program also helps these young people meet again after the program has ended, and friends like Chantal and Kim will probably meet at Kim's home in Scotland next year. Of course, that's if Kim hasn't already decided to stay in France and become a French citizen! Parents who are interested in sending their children abroad on this program should contact the Craighouse School in Pollok, Glasgow. Photo Credit: slon_dot_pics on Pexels Exercise: Read the article about the French study program. Then find the best words to complete this summary. long-distance programs miss take part keep in touch homesick feel like Studying Overseas Exchange ______________ are usually successful. At first, the students may be ________________ and ______________ their family. But today, e-mail makes it easy to ______________ with family and friends, and, if they ______________ it, students can always pick up the telephone and make a ______________ call just to say hello. Generally speaking, students that ______________ in an exchange program say they get a lot out of it. 183
Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการอาน (Reading) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 2 (Study Exchange) ของ Unit 2 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Intermediate 1 Listening & Speaking Skill Practice: Enjoying Your Stay Preview: Listen to the conversation on EDO Intermediate 1, Unit 2, Lesson 3 (Photo by Trung Thanh on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/LgdDeuBcgIY) Exercise: Choose the best answer. 1. What's the best response to the question: \"Are you enjoying your stay in the U.S.?\" (A) I'd be happy if you joined. (B) No, I can't stay. (C) Oh, yes. Very much. 184
2. What's the best response to the question: \"Have you started school yet?\" (A) Not yet. School starts tomorrow. (B) From 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (C) Lincoln High School, down the road. Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการฟง (Listening) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 3 (Enjoying Your Stay) ของ Unit 2 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Intermediate 1 Grammar Focus: Present Perfect – Progressive Present perfect progressive (I have been working) Present perfect continuous (or progressive): form We use have/has + the -ing form of the verb Affirmative I, you, we, they has been working. statement (+) she, he, it have Negative (full form) been working. statement (-) I, you, we, they have not Affirmative she, he, it has not been working? question (+) (short form) not Negative I, you, we, they haven’t question (-) she, he, it hasn’t been working? Have I, you, we, they Has she, he, it (full form) Have I, you, we, they Has she, he, it (short form) Haven’t I, you, we, they Hasn’t she, he, it 185
Present perfect continuous (or progressive): uses Recent past activities We use the present perfect continuous to talk about a finished activity in the recent past. Using the present perfect continuous focuses on the activity. We don’t give a specific time. Even though the activity is finished, we can see the result in the present: I’ve just been cleaning the car. (The car is wet and clean.) It’s been snowing. (The ground is covered in snow.) What have you been buying? One continuing event We use the present perfect continuous for a single activity that began at a point in the past and is still continuing: I’ve been reading your book – it’s great. (I’m still reading it.) He’s been living in the village since 1995. (He is still living in the village.) She has been writing her autobiography since 1987. Repeated continuing events We use the present perfect continuous to talk about repeated activities which started at a particular time in the past and are still continuing up until now: I’ve been going to Spain on holiday every year since 1987. I haven’t been eating much lunch lately. I’ve been going to the gym at lunchtimes. She’s been playing tennis on and off for three years. 186
How long …? We often use the present perfect continuous to ask and answer questions about the duration of an activity. We use the question How long … + present perfect continuous: A: How long have you been waiting for me? B: About ten minutes. Not too long. (I’ve been waiting for about ten minutes.) (Source: Cambridge Dictionary; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british- grammar/present-perfect-continuous-i-have-been-working) Preview: Listen to the examples of the grammar point. Exercise: Review the grammar point and do the tasks that follow. is had been has having Jake: Do you know why Bob wants to sell his car? Jim: He ____________ ___________ ____________ a lot of trouble with it recently. 187
are taking taking take took been taking Sarah: Your Spanish has really improved. Have you ____________ lessons? Amy: Yes. I started a few weeks ago. was talking has been talking has talked is talking talks Katie: I haven't seen Mr. Collins. Is he here? Melissa: He's in his office. His phone rang an hour ago, and he ____________ on the phone since then. Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานไวยากรณ (Grammar) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 4 (Present Perfect: Progressive) ของ Unit 2 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Intermediate 1 Vocabulary: Study Abroad Read and listen to each item in the vocabulary list. accent n. a way of saying words that is usually the same among people from the same place or region of the world exchange student I can't understand him because of his accent. n. someone who travels to another country to study at a school or university (and sometimes switches places with a student from that homesick adj. country) international adj. I'd like to live in another country as an exchange student. feeling sad because you are far from your home Does being away from your family make you homesick? between countries, relating to many countries around the world Mr. Jacobs manages a large international company. 188
keep in touch to keep a connection by phone, email, or by meeting expression Please keep in touch when you are traveling. miss v. to feel that you want to be with someone or something opportunity n. I like living at the university, but I miss my home. overseas adv. a chance to do something positive that you can't always do roommate n. This job is a great career opportunity. study exchange on the other side of a sea or ocean program n. I like traveling overseas to new places. someone you share an apartment or room with study program n. I live with two roommates. transfer n. a program where two students from different countries trade places and study in each other’s countries A study exchange program is a good way to study a language and visit another country. a set of classes What will we learn on this study program? a move from one place to another I asked for a transfer to the central office, because it's closer to where I live. Exercise: Choose the correct answer/s to complete the text. roommate overseas homesick transfer miss keeping in touch accent exchange student opportunity Hi Rita, It’s been ages since we spoke. You know, we’re both terrible at _________________! I’m having a great time in sunny Spain. I’m on a special study program for students who want to learn to speak Spanish like a native speaker. My Spanish has improved a lot, except for my ________________. I still sound like an American no matter what I say. At the beginning, I was feeling very ________________. It’s the first time I’ve been 189
away from home for so long. I really ________________ my family and sleeping in my own bed. But I’m not alone here. I share an apartment with a very nice ________________. She’s also an ________________, but she’s studying Spanish history. Well, that’s what’s new with me. How about you? I hear you asked for a ________________ to another department at work. Did you get it? Write back soon! Love, Shelley Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานคําศัพท (Vocabulary) เกี่ยวกับการศึกษาในตางประเทศ จากแบบฝกหัดและ แบบทดสอบใน Lesson 5 (Study Abroad) ของ Unit 2 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Intermediate 1 190
Unit 13 Celebrations (Photo by Jill Wellington on Pixabay; https://pixabay.com/images/id-2971961/) This unit deals focuses on celebrations and national holidays. In this unit you will... • Listen to a radio call-in program about national holidays in different countries. • Read a story about Thanksgiving, an American holiday. • Listen to and take part in a dialogue in which a man apologizes for being late to a party. • Identify and practice passive voice with or without an agent. • Identify and practice words and phrases on the topic of celebrations.
Listening Skill Practice: Call-In Preview: Call-In Listen to the recording. (Photo by Fringer Cat on Unsplash; https://unsplash.com/photos/hddmXlPaFGo) Exercise: Choose the best answer. 1. Call-in Line is… (A a television program. (B an honor. (C a radio program. (D a celebration. 2. Today's Call-In Line is about… (A doing something enjoyable on a special day. (B going on holiday to England. (C having a spectacular day. (D having a fireworks display on Independence Day. 192
Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝกทักษะดานการฟง (Listening) จากแบบฝกหัดและแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 1 (Call-in) ของ Unit 3 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดบั Intermediate 1 Reading Skill Practice: The First Thanksgiving Preview: Read the text. The First Thanksgiving Andrew and Kenji were sitting outside Kenji's house with nothing to do. Suddenly Andrew stood up. \"Let's go inside and watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV,” he said. \"What's Thanksgiving Day?\" asked Kenji. \"You don't know what Thanksgiving Day is!\" Andrew asked, surprised. “It’s a holiday that Americans celebrate in honor of everything that this country offered to our 193
ancestors. When the pilgrims first came to America 400 years ago, they worked hard building houses, planting, and fishing. They were helped by the American Indians, who taught them how to grow all kinds of new vegetables, such as corn and yams, or sweet potatoes. By harvest time, there was lots of food to eat and the future looked full of opportunity. Our ancestors made a feast to show their appreciation. So now, every year we celebrate Thanksgiving Day.\" \"What do you do on Thanksgiving?\" asked Kenji. \"Well, it's traditional to eat a big meal together. We eat food that symbolizes the new food our ancestors ate. At our house we usually eat turkey with sweet potatoes corn bread. And we have pumpkin pie for dessert.\" said Andrew. \"I've never had sweet potatoes or pumpkin pie. They sound interesting,\" Kenji said. \"But what's the parade you want to see?\" \"Oh, it's an annual event. Every Thanksgiving, a giant parade is organized by one of the most famous department stores in New York,\" Andrew explained. \"There are big balloons, called 'floats,' in the shape of famous cartoon characters. At the end of the parade, children can even see Santa Claus, who's visiting from the North Pole. Santa Claus is invited to remind children and parents that Christmas is not far away. Well, now that I've told you all about Thanksgiving, do you want to come to my house for dinner and watch the parade?\" asked Andrew. \"Sure,\" said Kenji. \" I'd love to.\" Photo Credit: by freepik; https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/close-up-family-members- dinner_10270148.htm#page=1&query=thanksgiving&position=1 194
Exercise: Read the story again, and then complete the sentences. The First Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day is a holiday in 1 . Thanksgiving celebrates 2 the first immigrants had. American Indians taught the first immigrants how to grow 3 . It is a tradition to 4 on Thanksgiving Day. 1. (A) Italy (B) South America (C) England (D) The United States 2. (A) the parade (B) all the good things (C) the land (D) the newborn children 3. (A) pumpkin pie (B) coffee (C) cotton (D) vegetables 4. (A) eat melon (B) plant trees (C) light candles (D) eat a big meal Blended Learning with EDO ใหผเู รยี นฝก ทักษะดา นการอาน (Reading) จากแบบฝก หดั และแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 2 (The First Thanksgiving) ของ Unit 3 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดับ Intermediate 1 195
Listening & Speaking Skill Practice: Sorry I’m Late Preview: Listen to the conversation. Exercise: Choose the best answer. 1. What is the best response to the statement: \"I'm sorry I'm late.\" (A) Oh, that's all right. (B What time should we meet? (C Sure, later is fine. 2. What is the best response to the question: \"What have you been doing?\" (A) I'm sorry I'm late. (B) Just talking with Mark. (C I'm doing fine, thanks. Blended Learning with EDO ใหผูเรียนฝก ทกั ษะดา นการฟง (Listening) จากแบบฝก หดั และแบบทดสอบใน Lesson 3 (Sorry I’m Late) ของ Unit 3 ในโปรแกรมฯ EDO ระดบั Intermediate 1 196
Grammar Focus: Passive Voice – With or Without Agent Passive voice Passive: active and passive We use the terms active voice and passive voice to talk about ways of organising the content of a clause: Cambridge University Press published this book. (active) This book was published by Cambridge University Press. (passive) The active voice is the typical word order. We put the subject (the topic or the theme) first. The subject is the ‘doer’ or agent of the verb: Edward Barnes designed these houses in the 1880s. (active) In the passive, the person or thing that the action was done to becomes the topic or theme. We can leave out the ‘doer’ or agent, or we can place the ‘doer’ in a prepositional phrase (by + ‘doer’): These houses were designed in the 1880s. (passive without agent) These houses were designed in the 1880s by Edward Barnes. (passive + by + agent) We use the passive when we want to change the focus of a clause, or if the doer of the verb is not important or not known or if we do not want to say who the doer is. Passive with and without an agent Passives with an agent We use the preposition by to introduce the doer or the agent of the action. We use this structure when the agent is important: Mr. Ward has been arrested by the FBI. The community was destroyed by a flood in 1862. 197
When the subject of the passive clause is not the real agent of the verb, we use other prepositions in passive structures: I’d been decorating the bedroom and I was covered in paint. (Paint isn’t the real agent; I am the agent; I was painting.) When the doer or agent of the action is an instrument, we use with: The door was smashed open with a hammer. Passives without an agent Passive structures without an agent are very common. We use these structures when an agent is not important, or is unknown or obvious: All applications must be received before 31 July. The data was analysed and the results have just been published. I walked to work. The car’s being repaired. It and there We often use an impersonal expression with it or there when the agent is not important: It was decided to charge £10 per ticket. It has been estimated that in Tanzania one elephant in three is an orphan. There were no comments given about the proposal and no decisions made. (No comments were given … no decisions were made.) (Source: Cambridge Dictionary; https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british- grammar/passives-with-and-without-an-agent?q=Passives+with+and+without+an+agent) 198
Preview: Listen to the examples of the grammar point. Exercise: Review the grammar point and do the tasks that follow. 1. Newer and more complex software programs _____________ every year. (A) develops (B) will develop (C) developing (D) are developing (E) are being developed 2. Jack: The history pageant was great. Who organized it? Jill: The Historical Society. The pageants _____________________ them. Jack: They certainly did a wonderful job this year. (A) always organized them by (B) are always organizing by (C) be organized always for (D) are always organized by (E) are always organized with 3. The final exam _______________ at 9:30. Don’t be late. (A) will be giving (B) will be given (C) given (D) will give (E) being given 199
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