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HOMEWORK: Business English - what does procrastination stand for?

Hello my dear students, today we are going to discuss the problem of PROCRASTINATION . In order to find out what it means, you should watch one video (the link is placed below). While enjoying the video, try to do your best and answer the questions (they are also written below). Then, translate a set of useful words, choose 6 words/phrases and form the following conditional: the zero, the 1st, the 2nd, the 3rd and mixed conditionals (2+3, 3+2). In case of questions, just ask me, I'll help you. Have a nice day! :)    EXEMPLARY CONDITIONALS: If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.   ( the zero conditional ) If Kate is at work tomorrow, we will invite her to our party . ( the 1st conditional ) If I were a squirrel, I would live in the park. ( the 2nd conditional ) If they had not gone by plane 2 years ago, they would not have died . ( the 3rd conditional ) If she were not so stubborn, she would not have lost her job. ( mixed cond...

HOMEWORK: A magical place in Europe - listening comprehension

Hello my dear students,  This time I`m sharing the video about magical Matera I became impressed with a few years ago. It`s located in Southern Italy, to be more precise, in the region of Basilicata. What you should know is the fact that Mel Gibson`s "Passion" was directed in this city. I have visited this amazingly breathtaking place twice, and, I hope to come back there again in the near future. It`s well-known for its unique historical centre "Sassi" (considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1993). I won`t tell you more, just watch the video, enjoy it and do some exercises :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by9cGVVfnYw&t=5s QUESTIONS: What era does the city date back to? Which century were frescos painted in? What is pignata? Why is Matera called 'the forgotten land'? When did it change? Who contributed to it? What happened in 1935 in Matera? Who wrote the book "Christ stopped at Eboli" (1945)? Why was the bo...

HOMEWORK: How to be financially successful - listening comprehension

Watch the videos on YouTube and answer the questions. VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWNfITLOCak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJp5Xr3QTzQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH_JLA-fkBY QUESTIONS: What does the phrase "pay yourself first" mean? How to do this? How to accumulate more wealth? What is destructive criticism? What does it contribute to? What are the negative changes of behaviour due to money? Can every person learn to be good with money? If so, how can s/he acquire it? How can you save on everyday expenses? What are 4 main tips to save money while doing the shopping? What items should we spend more money on? Why? How to consider eating habits? Define the peak hours. VOCABULARY: Explain the following words and phrases. Define them. Give synonyms and/or antonyms (if possible). Use the words in the context.  NOUNS: corrolary - następstwo, wynik, wniosek (result) the law of saving - mind master  -  obstacle - childhood - att...

HOMEWORK - listening comprehension - the interview with David Garrett

1. Watch the interview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeFGynDak3g&list=RDOeFGynDak3g#t=1205   a nd summarize it (as a set of bullet points). 2. Answer the following questions: a) When did David start playing the violin? How old was he? b) What are the names of schools he graduated from? c) Why is David tempting to change the definition of classical music? d) What does the interviewer mean by saying "He is creating his own genre"? e) How did David start his adventure with the violin? f) Who were his violin teachers? How have they influenced his playing? g) Why is technique so crucial according to David? h) Why is pressure necessary while playing  the instrument? i) How old was he when he started playing his own music? j) Why is it better to listen to real vocalists instead of instruments? k) What is David`s style? What types of school are noticeable in his music? l) What was his commitment at the beginning of his career? What were other peop...

HOMEWORK: listening comprehension - Oprah interviewing Michelle Obama

LISTENING COMPREHENSION source: http://www.forbes.com/profile/michelle-obama/ 1. Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X61zMFQ2Mz0  and summarize it as a set of bullet points. 2. Answer the following questions: a) Why does Mrs Michelle claim that winning elections by B.Obama was so important for black women? b) How did Mrs Michelle find out about the result of the election? c) How to be a good leader according to Mrs Obama? d) What were the guidelines passed from Mrs Bush to Mrs Obama, and later, from Mrs Obama to Mrs Trump? e) What are photo-books? What is their purpose? What were the events included in them? f) What problems did the Obamas deal with in the USA during the presidency of Barack Obama? g) Why did Mrs Michelle call her family `joy masters`? h) Why is Mrs Michelle called a pop culture icon? What is her greatest impact? i) What has changed in the White House since Barack Obama became the president? j) What challenges did Mrs Obama ...