week1 session 4 by Mahsa shirali https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai EAP Unit 1D pp 17- 19 (Tasks 1-3, 5)/EAP Unit 7D p.100 Task 1 (also Unit 11D p 156 Task 1 if desired) en-us 2022-07-28 17:10:45 UTC 2022-08-03 12:45:41 UTC hello@padlet.com 1 look at the statements about writing. rate your ability for each aspect of writing. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251302324 1 I can use a wide range of vocabulary. ok
2 I can use a variety of grammatical structures accurately. ok
3 I can structure a paragraph and an essay well. ok
4 I can understand and answer a variety of essay questions. strong]]> 2022-07-28 17:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251302324 work in pairs and discuss questions 1-3 shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251304821 1 what do you know about how sentences are structured in English? A sentence is a group of words that express a complete thought. In English, a simple sentence is made up of a subject + a verb + possibly an object.
2 do you know what a subject, verb, and object are in a sentence? yes
3 identify the subject, verb and object of the sentence below.
motivated learners(subject) make (verb)fast progress(object).]]> 2022-07-28 17:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251304821 2 identify the subject, verb, and object in sentences 1-5. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251308902 1 Researchers (subject) use (verb) a variety of methods(object).
2 The human mind (subject) understands (verb) many different ideas (object).
3 A specialist (subject) has (verb) expert knowledge (object) in a particular field.
4 Different kinds of motivation (subject) affect (verb) people's performance (object).
5 A Master's degree (subject) improves (verb) your career prospects (object).]]> 2022-07-28 17:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251308902 1 notes often include key words instead of complete sentences. look at notes 1-5 and decide which of the following they include: a subject, a verb, and an object. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251312927 1 have different experiences of education: a verb and an object
2 some students not motivated by languages: a subject and an object
3 contribute billions of dollars to the global economy: a verb and an object
4 Dubai an example of a knowledge economy: a subject and an object
5 awards degrees in four classifications: a verb and an object ]]> 2022-07-28 17:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251312927 2 expand the notes in 1 into sentences by using subjects and verbs from the list. people/ the university/ is/ international students/ are shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251313785 1 People have different experiences of education.
2 some students are not motivated by languages.
3 International students contribute billions of dollars to the global economy.
4 Dubai is an example of a knowledge economy.
5 The university awards degrees in four classifications. ]]> 2022-07-28 17:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251313785 3 notes often miss out other 'non-essential' words such as determiners ( the, a/ an, many ), prepositions (for, in), and adverbs (very). compare notes and sentences 1-6. which words are missing from the notes in each case? shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251321312 1 English: subject- verb- object sentence structure
- English follows a subject, verb, object sentence structure.
2 People study - different reasons
- People study for many different reasons.
3 Feedback students learn
- Feedback helps the students to learn.
4 Work experience important getting job
- Work experience is important for getting a job.
5 Korea: students study hard
- In Korea students study hard
6 university - excellent Business school
- The university has an excellent Business School.]]> 2022-07-28 18:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251321312 4 expand notes 1-6 into complete sentences. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251324915 1 office open 9.00 to 5.00
- The office is open from 9.00 to 5.00.
2 UK: international students pay higher fees
- In UK international students pay higher fees
3 tests main method of assessment
- Tests are the main method of assessment.
4 students take maximum six modules
- Students take a maximum of six modules.
5 good presentation skills- important(!) in workplace
- Good presentation skills are important in the workplace.
6 dissertation- 30 % final mark- this degree programme
- dissertation has 30% of the final mark in this degree programme.]]> 2022-07-28 18:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251324915 1 match each coordinator 1-3 to its function a-c. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251326939 1 and : b to add information
2 or : c to connect different possibilities / alternatives
3 but : to introduce a contrast or different idea]]> 2022-07-28 18:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251326939 2 match the beginning of sentences 1-6 with the correct ending a-f shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251327332 1 it is not possible to see a schema inside someone's head, c but using concepts like schemas helps psychologists.
2 people interpret information to make sense of their experiences, a but they are not always aware they are doing it.
3 this model is based on the idea of information processing, f and it is one of the most important models in use.
4 psychologists observe real life, b or create situations similar to real life in a laboratory.
5 the short-term memory is limited to around seven items, d and only a very small part of this information will stay in the long-term memory
6 research data supports existing theories and models, e or it may create new models.



]]> 2022-07-28 18:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251327332 3 join the two simple sentences together with the correct coordinator, and, but, or or. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251328379 1 the human mind contains many ideas which are stored in the memory and these ideas are organized in categories.
2 science explores the way the human brain organizes memory but there are still many questions to answer about the biological origins of memory.
3 people can choose to remember information or they can choose to forget it.
4 some people use automatic processing to help them remember things but some use different techniques.
5 Pickering and Gathercole (2001) used the Test for Children and they found an improvement in the working memory of the children they tested.
6 The material is not an exact copy of events or facts and it is stored in outline form.]]> 2022-07-28 18:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251328379 4 write at least two simple sentences for each of the following topics. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251329264 1 previous courses you have studied: I have studied on an English course. It was useful and helpful. and the focus of this course was on reading skills.
2 your strengths and weaknesses in English: there are strengths and weaknesses in my English. One of my advantages is speaking. but my reading is my weakness.
3 some interesting things you know about your school/ college/ university: Ulster University is known for having an open, friendly and informal atmosphere. The courses in Ulster University is are designed by employability. Ulster University is one of the most affordable universities in the UK.
4 information connected to your area of study: climate change has a destructive effect on our planet. The green house gases are trapped in the atmosphere and it will cause a lot of problems such as global warming.]]> 2022-07-28 18:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251329264 5 connect your simple sentences from 4 to make compound sentences. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251329491 1 previous courses you have studied: I have studied English course and it was useful and helpful but the focus of this course was only on reading skills.
2 your strengths and weaknesses in English: There are strengths and weaknesses in my English and one of my advantages is speaking but my reading is my weakness.
3 some interesting things you know about your school/ college/ university: Ulster University is known for having an open, friendly and informal atmosphere, and the courses in Ulster University is are designed by employability, and Ulster University is one of the most affordable universities in the UK.
4 information connected to your area of study: Climate change has a destructive effect on our planet and the greenhouse gases are/get trapped in the atmosphere and it will cause a lot of problems such as global warming.]]> 2022-07-28 18:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251329491 1 look at the following essay question and the different features that are highlighted. work in pairs and discuss questions 1 and 2. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251332246 Title: Describe(instruction) the changes(focus) in energy use(main topic) in the 21st century(limitation/contextualization).
1 why is it useful to identify the different parts of an essay title? Break the title down into its elements, making sure you don’t miss any out.
2 how can analyzing the title affect the content and organization of an essay? Identify the author's thesis and purpose. Analyze the structure of the passage by identifying all main ideas. Make an outline of the work or write a description of it.

]]> 2022-07-28 18:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251332246 2 look at essay titles 1-4 and identify similar features. not all the titles have the same four features. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251334690 1 Describe(instruction) the main alternative(focus) renewable energy sources(main topic).
2 Evaluate(instruction) the alternative (focus)renewable energy sources (main topic)available in the UK as possible long-term solutions to the energy crisis(limitation/ contextualization).
3 'Biomass fuel (main topic) is not an effective solution to the energy crisis as it leads to additional problems such as increased food shortages'(limitation/ contextualization).Discuss(instruction).
4 Analyse (instruction) the efficiency (focus)of three renewable energy sources(main topic).]]> 2022-07-28 18:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251334690 3 which essays in 2 are (a) are problem-solution essays and (b) involve an element of evaluation? shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251335117 1 Describe the main alternative renewable energy sources.(b) involve an element of evaluation
2 Evaluate the alternative renewable energy sources available in the UK as possible long-term solutions to the energy crisis.(a) are problem-solution essays 
3 'Biomass fuel is not an effective solution to the energy crisis as it leads to additional problems such as increased food shortages'.Discuss.(a) are problem-solution essays
4 Analyse the efficiency of three renewable energy sources.(b) involve an element of evaluation]]> 2022-07-28 18:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2251335117 1 look at the following essay title and the features that are highlighted. identify similar features in essay titles 1-3. not all titles have the same four features, but most will have at least two. shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2252889342 title: describe (instruction) the changes (focus) telecommunications have made(main topic) to modern working life(limitation/ contextualization).
1 Evaluate(instruction) the effects of(focus) telecommuting (main topic)on family life(limitation/ contextualization).
2 To what extent has telecommunications enhanced(main topic) company productivity(limitation/ contextualization)?
3 Face to face communication is the most effective communication method(main topic). discuss(instruction)]]> 2022-08-01 16:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2252889342 3 match the common essay verbs 1-7 to meanings a-g shiralim https://padlet.com/shiralim/63e9hvw68wsgxdai/wish/2252898414 1 analyse d to examine something closely, in detail
2 compare a to look at two or more things in order to show how they are similar to or different from each other
3 discuss b to talk of write about something in detail and consider different ideas and opinions about it
4 illustrate c to say what someone or something is like by giving details about them
5 justify f to give a good and acceptable reason for something
6 describe g to make the meaning clear by giving examples
7 evaluate e to think about the positive and negative aspects of something and give an opinion about it




 


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