Angielski PDF - C1 Group 6 Past Paper 2024/25

C1 group 6, 2024/25 my duty hours: Tuesday 9:15-10:15 room B0.02 or ZOOM Textbook: Speakout 3rd Edition C1-C2. Student's Book with eBook and Online Practice Discount coupon: BOOKLAND https://bookland.com.pl/speakout-3rd-edition-c1-c2-student-s-book-with-ebook-and-online-pr actice każdy...

C1 group 6, 2024/25 my duty hours: Tuesday 9:15-10:15 room B0.02 or ZOOM Textbook: Speakout 3rd Edition C1-C2. Student's Book with eBook and Online Practice Discount coupon: BOOKLAND https://bookland.com.pl/speakout-3rd-edition-c1-c2-student-s-book-with-ebook-and-online-pr actice każdy student, który zakupi książkę (Speakou 3rd ed, Roadmap, Business Partner, Technical English) z kuponem w Booklandzie będzie mógł otrzymać 6-miesięczny dostęp do aplikacji Mondly, z którą można się uczyć 41 języków; Course requirements Attendance - two absences allowed (without an excuse) On-line activities and deadlines (the minimum 60 %) Tests (units and writing) Presentation October 8, 2024 Aim:To talk about the course; to break the ice, to talk about language learning; Contract How to make the class a good learning experience Making mistakes is a part of learning Steping out of your comfort zone be nonjudgemental good atmosphere be active / push yourself to speak error correction (in some cases wait until the person finishes speaking) share / to be open to share respect different points of views no no no swearing seating arrangement - change place Be punctual (more than 15 min - absence) Tests - 2, some vocabulary short tests 60% - minimum from the platform Book recommendations Watching the English Kate Fox Ruth Ware Leki Sen o Okapi October 13, 2024 Aim: to talk about language learning and how it is beneficial for the brain Ice breaker 1. What is something you've never done but would like to try to do? What’s on your bucket list? 2. What is something you've tried but would never do again? 3. Are you a saver or a spender? 4. Are you usually early, late, or on time? 5. What is your best skill/talent? 6. What do you like least about living in your city/town? 7. What do you like most about living in your city/town? 8. Do you usually break the rules or follow them? 9. Are you a leader or a follower? 10. Do you wake up by yourself, to an alarm, music, or have someone else wake you up? 11. What do you think the best invention is? 12. What is your favorite place to be? 13. Tell me your best advice? 14. If you could learn any skill, what would it be? A good language learner good memory, being systematic, persistent, confident, curious, ambitious, willingness, passion, interest, being resilient, motivation (internal, external) inspiration a teacher literature science reflective learner fun age Do you enjoy learning languages? What languages do you speak / learn? Are you planning to take up learning a new language? Would you like to brush up on any language? What makes a good language learner? Are you a good language learner? Why / why not? What strategies, methods, techniques do you use to learn a language? What are the benefits of language learning for the brain? 1.acquisition a.beginning 2.onset b.to improve a lot 3.holistic grasp c.to set off / to spark 4.make a leap d.prejudice 5.bias e.imperfect 6.trigger f.obstacle,disorder 7.handicap g.to sieve 8.filter out h.general understanding 9.give a glimpse into i.learning 10.flawed j.speaking a foreign lg 11.bilingual k.to show sth How is language ability measured? How to define a compound bilingual? How to define a coordinate bilingual? How to define a subordinate bilingual? What is the critical period hypothesis? What are the responsibilities of each hemisphere? What are the benefits of a bilingual brain? October 22, 2024 AIM:Improve listening comprehension skills with a focus on detail and gist. Expand vocabulary related to science, failure, and problem-solving.Develop speaking fluency and critical thinking skills through discussion and debate. Warm up ○ What is your reaction when you hear the word failure? ○ Have you ever learned something important from making a mistake? ○ Why do you think failure is important in the context of scientific discoveries?  ○ Can you think of any famous scientific discoveries that were the result of failure?" Hypothesis (n.) Trial and error (n.) Breakthrough (n.) - Counterintuitive (adj.) - Resilience (n.) - Setback (n.) - Experimentation (n.) - Serendipity (n.) - Refine (v.) - "What is the main message of the video?" "How does failure contribute to scientific discovery?" Examples - names and discoveries / failures Is Failure Good for you - SPEAKOUT READING cringe-worthy interview to pat sb on the back to murmur resilient a learning curve to be on board with sb overly simplistic to put your heart and soul into sth to make strides to entrap someone the idea is spot on it rings true to change tack to dwell on sth to get hung up about mistakes It bugs me It is patently not true to be cut out to be a crime writer to strike a chord with to throw in the towel to be very trend on galling vacuuous comments sweeping statements there is an element of truth in there to trot out these trite phrases complete fallacies dire consequences October 29, 2024 Aim: to revise the vocabulary; to talk about education and its future; to practise listening and to use nominal relative clauses; improve speaking / discussion skills If you could alter one thing in the past about your education, what would you change? dropping out revising and life balance pressure on choice / flexibility methods personal choices motivation style of learning putting more effort into learning change the system unnecessary things that are compulsory getting rid of some toxic teachers November 5, 2024 Aim: to revise and learn how use the vocabulary - collocations, idioms to talk about creativity blue-sky thinking, put on your thinking cap, perish the thought, your mind goes blank, 'out of sight, out of mind', a mind of your own, one-track mind, another think coming, think out loud, wool-gathering, take your mind off (something), think on your feet 1.If you have ……………………………………., you are capable of forming an opinion and making decisions without being influenced by others. 2.The expression …………………………………….. refers to a sort of brainstorming intended to generate original, creative ideas that are not necessarily realistic or practical. 3.If ……………………………..………, you forget everything momentarily or you are unable to think clearly. 4.A person who ……………………………………. is capable of adjusting rapidly to new developments and making quick decisions. 5.Someone who ……………………………………makes comments or expresses their thoughts as they occur, often without realizing it. They are talking to themselves. 6.A person who has …………………………………………. is wrong or mistaken about something and needs to reconsider their plans or expectations. 7.The expression ……………………………………… means to forget someone you don't see frequently. 8.Someone who has ……………………………………, has a tendency to think about only one subject. 9.A person who is …………………………………….. is daydreaming and not concentrating on what is happening; their thoughts are elsewhere. 10.The expression……………………………………. is used when the speaker really hopes that something will not happen. 11.If you tell someone to …………………………………….., you ask them to find an idea or solve a problem by thinking about it. 12.If an activity …………………………………. something that is worrying you, it helps you to stop thinking about it for a while. QUESTIONS 1. What do you think are the benefits of "blue-sky thinking" in a team environment? Can you provide an example? 2. Have you ever had a moment when you needed to "put on your thinking cap"? What was the situation and what did you come up with? 3. When was the last time you thought, "perish the thought"? What was the context? 4. Can you recall an instance where your "mind went blank"? How did you handle it? 5. Do you agree with the saying "out of sight, out of mind"? Why or why not? 6. How important is it to have "a mind of your own" in today’s society? Can you share a personal experience related to this? 7. Do you think having a "one-track mind" can be beneficial? In what situations might it help or hinder someone? 8. What does "another think coming" mean to you in terms of expectations versus reality? Can you give an example from your life? 9. How do you feel about "thinking out loud"? Do you do this often, and does it help your thought process? 10. What activities do you find effective for "taking your mind off" stress or worries? 11. When was the last time you had to "think on your feet"? What was the challenge, and how did you respond? Idioms: https://www.learn-english-today.com/idioms/idiom-categories/thoughts-ideas/thoughts-ideas2.html November 12, 2024 CORRECT THE MISTAKES IN CONDITIONAL SENTENCES: But for the opportunity I had to take part in the competition, I wouldn't be were I am today. Should I leave university and go to work. If it weren't for the one mistake, I would have passed my exercise. If I were living in the house, it would be in the small city. If it weren't for your advice, I would have made a big mistake in that project. If it weren't for my friend's encouragement, I might not have tried something new. Should I apply for that new job, I would need to prepare for the interview. But for my punctuality, I would have been late. If it weren't for my memory, I would forget about my brother's birthday. If I were to start a company, it will be involved with music. I wouldn't be so mad if the bus wasn't late. If it weren't for getting some rest, I would be ill. If it weren’t for my morning coffee, I wouldn’t be able to stay awake in class. Should I apply for a different field of study in my master’s? I wouldn't be tired, if I would go to bed earlier. If I were told to go to America, I wouldn't do it. if it weren’t for my clumsiness on todays basketball practice, I wouldn’t have taken someone’s else student Id instead of my If I were to end this academic year with good grades, I would take a drivers license course in the summer. Should I have the opportunity to go abroad, I would either go to Japan, or to China.