Topic Six (1.6): From ideas into words

Topics Icon.png Objectives for this topic

  • to learn about and discuss what makes a good presentation;
  • to revise and use the present continuous passive.

Introduction Icon.png Introduction

In this topic, you will learn how to give a presentation on teenage life.

Interact Icon.png Working through your coursebook

Please work through the following sections in your coursebook, completing all listed exercises:

  • Page 22 - Have you ever had to give a presentation in class? If you had to give a live presentation to your tutor, how would you feel about it?
  • Page 22, Exercise 1 – Read the paragraph headings and the rules on giving presentations. Match the paragraph headings with paragraphs a – h.
  • Page 23, Exercise 2 – Listen to Track 05. You will hear students preparing for a presentation. Which three rules from Exercise 1 do they mention?

LISTEN – Track 05

  • Page 23, Exercise 3 – Listen to Track 05 again and answer the questions.
  • Page 23 – Use of English: Present continuous passive. Read the explanation and the example. Remember the passive voice in English is composed of two elements: the appropriate form of the verb ‘to be’ + past participle. You will need to have a good understanding in order to complete the next two exercises. If you need further practice before you answer the questions, go to the Grammar section of this topic. When you are ready complete the answers to the questions using the present continuous passive.
  • Page 23, Exercise 4 – Use the present continuous passive to make the prompts in italics into full sentences.

Review Icon.png Review

  • Give a presentation on teenage life. This presentation should last no more than five minutes. Look at Exercise 1 on page 27 for advice on how to plan your presentation and what to include. When you have finished, give your presentation to either your family or friends. This doesn’t have to be face-to-face, you could also do this using an online communications tool, such as Skype.

Bridge Icon.png  Support activity for this topic

  • It’s a good idea to put some order into your writing so that the reader can easily understand what you’ve written. Here are some time phrases we can use.

Then
One day
Many years ago
In the end
At last
Once
Eventually
A few days later
A few weeks later
Later that day
The following night
Finally
After a while

  • Divide them into the following categories:
    1. probably from the beginning of the story;
    2. probably from the middle of the story;
    3. probably from the end of the story.
  • Now think of a story. You can recount what’s happened to you this week, if you like.  Use the time phrases from the boxes above.  Say your story aloud.

Stretch Icon.png Extension activity for this topic

  • Enjoy this quiz on spelling words beginning with ‘ref...’. You can find the login details here.

PRACTISE – Words beginning with ‘ref...’ (Education Quizzes) Links to an external site.

Grammar

  • Read the Use of English box again on the use of the present continuous passive, then complete the interactive quiz below. Remember to check your answers at the end.

PRACTISE – Present Continuous Passive (Grammar Bank) Links to an external site.

Download Icon.png Check your answers

  • If you would like to check your answers to the exercises in this topic, please consult this document Download here. The section with the answers is highlighted in yellow.
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