My radiant padlet by Marianne Lopes

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-22 12:20:11 UTC

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Activity 1 - Fill in the gaps with the highlighted words from the box beside. Then listen to the audio and check your answers.

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-22 12:23:17 UTC

In the world of video games, we often witness individuals from diverse backgrounds coming together to pursue their fierce ambition in various gaming genres. Whether they're into action-packed shooters or immersive role-playing adventures, the gaming community offers a range of opportunities for players to drop out of their daily routines and dive into virtual realms.

Setting up the perfect gaming environment is a straightforward process for many, but the results can be mixed. Some players put on their best gear, while others just turn on their consoles. Regardless of the approach, the impact of gaming is wide-reaching, as it brings people together, transcending geographical boundaries.

One popular game that has turned into a phenomenon is the elite racing simulation "Need for Speed: Boosted Races." In this game, players have the chance to record their best lap times on a variety of challenging tracks hosted in stunning virtual locales. It's an opportunity to put their skills to the test against a range of opponents, from casual gamers to seasoned veterans.

The competitive nature of "Need for Speed: Boosted Races" has put it on the map as one of the top racing games in the gaming industry. Its economy, fueled by in-game currency earned through victories and challenges, offers participants the chance to unlock and customize a wide range of vehicles, from sleek sports cars to powerful trucks.

The game's strict set of rules ensures fair competition, and the elite racers constantly seek ways to boost their performance. Whether it's optimizing their vehicle's stats, fine-tuning their driving skills, or joining racing crews to collaborate with others, there's always room for improvement.

As players _________ out in virtual lobbies, they discuss strategies, share tips, and celebrate victories. This sense of _________ is what truly puts "Need for Speed: _________ Races" in a league of its own. The game's _________ reaches far beyond the virtual world, fostering friendships and _________ among people from _________ backgrounds who share a common passion for racing.

In the world of gaming, "Need for Speed: _________ Races" is not just a game; it's an experience that offers a _________ range of opportunities for players to come together, _________ on their racing gloves, and race their way to the top of the leaderboards. With its _________-breaking races and _________ events, it continues to be a driving force in the gaming community, uniting people in their pursuit of high-speed thrills and victory.

Activity 1B - Choose the words below in orde to fill the gaps of the activity 1A.

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-22 12:25:45 UTC

Camaraderie
Range
Setting
Strict
Diverse backgrounds
Turned into
Put on
Mixed
Record
Fierce
Hosted
People together
Boosted
Wide
Races
Offers
Drop out
Impact
Turn on
Hang out
Elite
Community
Put
Straightforward

Starting off - Answer the questions below

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-22 12:28:54 UTC

1 - What role do video games play in your life, and how do they impact your daily routine?

2 - Are you familiar with any popular video games that have gained a significant following? What makes these games stand out?

3 - How do video games bring people from different backgrounds together? Can you think of any examples?

4 - What do you think is the process of setting up the perfect gaming environment, and why might it be important to gamers?

5 - In your opinion, what are the benefits and drawbacks of playing video games?

6 - Have you ever participated in a competitive gaming event or tournament? What was your experience like?

7 - What do you believe are the key elements that make a video game successful in the gaming industry?

8 - How can video games contribute to building a sense of community among players?

9 - What motivates people to pursue excellence in gaming, and what strategies might they use to improve their skills?

10 - Have you ever played a racing simulation game like "Need for Speed"? If so, what aspects of the game did you enjoy the most?

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-22 12:29:26 UTC

September, 22nd, 2023 - Today is Friday

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-22 12:44:29 UTC

Objective:

1 - Demonstrate Reading Comprehension
2 - Engage in Critical Thinking
3 - Expand Vocabulary

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-25 18:11:08 UTC

How can I improve my gaming skills?

Tips On Improving Video Gaming Skills

Title: How to Improve Your Gaming Skills

Are you eager to become a top-notch gamer and dominate your favorite video games? Whether you're an aspiring esports star or just a dedicated player looking to level up your skills, there are several strategies you can employ to get better at gaming. As you dive into this world of virtual challenges and victories, you'll find that practice and persistence are your most valuable allies.

1. Play Your Video Game Often
One of the most fundamental ways to improve your gaming skills is simple: play the game regularly. If you've ever wondered how top Twitch stars like Shroud became so skilled, the answer is in the hours they've invested. Practice, practice, and more practice!

2. Embrace Deliberate Practice
According to Malcolm Gladwell's theory, it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to master any field. While this number may vary for gaming, research conducted by Princeton University showed that continual practice can make a significant difference—26%, to be exact. Gaming stands out as one of the fields where practice has a substantial impact on skill development.

3. Practice with Purpose
To maximize the benefits of practice, ensure you're well-rested and mentally alert. Playing when you have a clear head allows you to pay attention to the smallest details, building muscle memory essential for improvement. Dedicate time to mastering specific aspects of gameplay that challenge you.

4. Focus on Skill Development
Remember that perfection may be elusive, but progress is constant. Dedicate yourself to refining your tactics, strategizing, and honing your abilities. Incremental improvements will eventually lead to mastery.

As you embark on your journey to become a better gamer, keep in mind that practice is the key to success. By dedicating time and effort to your favorite games, you'll uncover new strategies, improve your reaction time, and ultimately achieve your gaming goals. So, grab your controller, keyboard, or mouse, and let the gaming adventure begin!

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-25 18:20:37 UTC

Activity 3 - Classify the sentences into "Passive or active voice".

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-27 22:56:44 UTC

The earthquake shook the entire city
The entire city was shaken by the earthquake
The hurricane destroyed many homes
Many homes were destroyed by the hurricane
Tornadoes often cause severe damage
Severe damage is often caused by tornadoes
Volcanic eruptions can be very dangerous
Landslides have devastated entire villages.

Starting off - Answer the questions below.

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-27 23:38:39 UTC

1 - Can you think of any video games that incorporate natural disaster scenarios into their gameplay? What are they?

3 - How can you be better prepared for real-life emergencies, such as rescue and evacuation, through playing games?

4 - Are there any gaming experiences or real-life situations where you've had to adapt quickly to unexpected challenges? What did you learn from those experiences?

5 - Can you name some natural disasters in English?

6 - What supplies and defensive strategies are essential in gaming, and how do they mirror the supplies and protective measures needed during natural disasters?

September, 29th, 2023 - Today is Friday

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-27 23:39:24 UTC

Naturl disasters;
Passive and active voice.

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-27 23:41:25 UTC

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mariannelopesml — 2023-09-27 23:45:30 UTC

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-27 23:46:10 UTC

Activity 1 - Choose the correct missing word for each gap. Then listen to the audio and check your answers.

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-27 23:53:13 UTC

Supplies | said | unforeseen | rescue | been prepared | be positioned | enhance | floods | damage | sudden | ensure | disaster | hurricane

How to Master the Gaming World and Conquer Natural Disasters

Are you ready to take your gaming skills to the next level and triumph over virtual disasters like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions?

Whether you aspire to be a gaming legend or simply want to enhance your abilities, there are several tactics you should deploy to excel in both your virtual adventures and real-life challenges. Just as in the world of gaming, you'll discover that placement and strategy are your most vital tools.

Select Your Gaming Battlefield Wisely

You should be placed strategically in the gaming arena, just as your character should be positioned correctly in a disaster scenario. A single misstep can lead to destruction, so choose your starting point wisely.

Have been prepared for what's to come. Just as a disaster-prone region anticipates potential calamities, a gamer must be prepared for the game's challenges.

Master the Art of Survival

In the gaming world, natural disasters can transform an idyllic setting into a perilous battleground. Similarly, in your chosen game, the environment can be transformed by unforseen events, such as sudden traps and violent collapses.

It could even be said that gaming is akin to navigating a disaster zone, where quick thinking is essential to survive. Be prepared for sudden challenges.

Rescue and Evacuate

Just as disaster relief efforts involve rescue and evacuation missions, in gaming, you must rescue allies and evacuate them from harm's way.

Supplies are essential in both scenarios. In the gaming world, these supplies could be weapons and health kits, while in a disaster, they could be food and medical aid.

Build a Strong Defense

Your gaming success hinges on your ability to protect yourself from harm. Just as you build structures to withstand a hurricane or volcano, in gaming, you construct defenses to withstand enemy attacks.

Damage is a constant threat, whether from a natural disaster or a gaming opponent. Your goal is to minimize damage and maximize your chances of victory.

Team Up for Victory

Collaboration is crucial in both gaming and disaster management. In gaming, you can form teams to tackle challenges together, just as first responders collaborate during a crisis.

Communication is key. Coordinate with your gaming team or disaster response team to ensure everyone is on the same page.

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-27 23:58:14 UTC

Activity 2 - After reading the text and watching the videos, answer the questions below:

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-28 00:09:01 UTC

1 - Can you think of instances where video games have been used as educational tools to train individuals for real-world emergency response situations? What advantages and limitations might such training have?

2 - What are the unpredictable consequences of real-world natural disasters, and how do they affect communities, including essential services and infrastructure?

3 - Why is communication crucial in both gaming and disaster response?

4 - What can you learn from gaming that might be useful in emergencies?

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-28 00:12:33 UTC

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-28 00:15:39 UTC

Active and passive voice.

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-28 00:33:10 UTC

Active Voice: This is when we emphasize who or what is doing the action. It's like saying, "Someone or something is doing something."
Example: "The cat chased the mouse." (The cat is doing the chasing.)
Passive Voice: This is when we emphasize who or what is receiving the action. It's like saying, "Something is being done by someone or something."
Example: "The mouse was chased by the cat." (The mouse is receiving the action of being chased by the cat.)

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-28 00:34:04 UTC

1 - Numerous gamers are currently ________ (employ/ employed) in various gaming organizations, but a substantial portion of them ____ (will lose/ will lost) their contracts due to the industry's volatility.

2 - Three gamers ______ ( are select/ were selected) for the finals, with five others ______ ( designate/ designated) as alternates.

3 - Roughly 71 percent of competitive gaming tournaments ________ (are organized / is organize) by professional esports leagues, while about 96% of all prize money ___________ (awarded/ is awarded) to top-performing teams and players."

mariannelopesml — 2023-09-28 22:45:32 UTC

Decide whether the sentences are written in Active or Passive. Them switch them up.

mariannelopesml — 2023-10-08 18:56:03 UTC

Lots of houses were destroyed by the earthquake in 1906.

Henry Ford invented the assembly line.

Houses have been built.

The first fast-food restaurants were opened in the USA in 1916.

mariannelopesml — 2023-10-08 19:31:43 UTC

Otcober, 17th, 2023 - Today is Tuesday

mariannelopesml — 2023-10-08 19:33:01 UTC

Lesson 02/04

Active x Passive speech.

Natural disasters vocabulary.

Collocations.

mariannelopesml — 2023-10-08 19:33:55 UTC

mariannelopesml — 2023-10-08 19:35:43 UTC

Natural disasters + Word order in Passive – Exercise 3

mariannelopesml — 2023-10-17 22:58:43 UTC

November, 15th, 2023 - Today is Wednesday

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 13:52:09 UTC

Vocabulary related to

Dealing with natural disasters;
Identity;
Communication.

Active and passive voice

Reported speech

Patterns after reporting verbs

Starting off - Turn the sentences into the passive voice.

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 14:03:40 UTC

1 - Hurricanes will damage the costal infrastructure.

1 - The costal infrastructure will be damaged by the hurricanes.

2 - The flood is submerging the low-lying areas.

2 - The low-lying areas are being submerged by the flood.

3 - The firefighters will have contained the wildfire by evening.

3 - The wildfire will have been contained by evening by the firefighters.

4- The volcano erupted unexpectedly, throwing up lava and ash.

4 - Lava and ash were thrown up as the volcano erupted unexpectedly.

5 - Heavy rains were flooding the streets last night.

5 - The streets were being flooded by the heavy rains last night.

6 - Authorities should inform the public about the approaching storm.

6 - The public should be informed about the approaching storm.

7 - People believe ravers won't conform to mainstream norms.

7 - It is believed that mainstream norms won’t be conformed by ravers.

8 - Hip-hop artists had revolutionized the music industry with their style.

8 - The music industry had been revolutionized by hip-hop artists and their style.

9 - The flood has submerged entire neighborhoods.

9 - Entire neighborhoods have been submerged by the flood.

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 16:13:15 UTC

Activity 1 - Read the text below and fill in the gaps with the highlighted words below. Then listen to the audio and check your answer.

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 16:14:26 UTC

In a coastal town nestled by the serene sea, the government acknowledged the imminent threat posed by the approaching hurricane. Authorities informed the public about the impending storm, urging residents to evacuate and flee to higher ground. The coastal infrastructure, they warned, would be damaged by the powerful force of the oncoming hurricanes.

As the storm approached, the low-lying areas were being submerged by a relentless flood. The government launched an evacuation task to ensure the safety of the residents, but shortages of aid and limited supplies blocked the smooth execution of their plans. widespread devastation unfolded as entire neighborhoods became submerged by the floodwaters.

In the midst of this crisis, the government found itself criticized for turning a blind eye to the warnings and not introducing new laws to tackle the recurring problem.

Many accused them of negligence, but the authorities denied answering the questions raised, instead launching an evacuation task to deal with the immediate aftermath.

As the floodwaters receded, leaving behind debris and destruction, the government faced the daunting task of rebuilding the infrastructure. They announced plans to introduce new laws aimed at preventing such disasters in the future. The earthquake of criticism had prompted action, and the government was now determined to address the vulnerabilities that had been exposed.

In the aftermath of the disaster, firefighters had contained the wildfires that had erupted during the chaos. The wildfire had been controlled by evening, though the widespread devastation left in its wake required extensive efforts to clean up the debris.

Reflecting on the situation, the government acknowledged that they had been blamed for the lack of preparation and response. They pretended that they had imagined the severity of the crisis and agreed that changes needed to be made to avoid future calamities. They suggested that communities should be better equipped and advised citizens to stay informed about potential threats.

Despite the challenges, the government continued to persuade the public to support the launch of new evacuation procedures. They convinced the citizens that these measures would limit the impact of future disasters and alleviate shortages of aid and supplies in times of need.

In the end, the government had weathered the storm of criticism and learned valuable lessons. They suggested that, with collective effort and a commitment to preparedness, the devastating effects of natural disasters could be mitigated, and communities could rise above the challenges they faced.

Support

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 16:16:21 UTC

Acknowledge

Shortages

Widespread

low-lying

supplies

wildfires

denied

tackle

impending

calamities

shortages of

acknowledged

debris

earthquake

Despite

mitigated

Patterns after reporting verbs

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 17:31:56 UTC

1 - Verb + infinitive (with to)

The government intends to introduce new laws to tackle the problem.

The government intends to introduce _________

2 - Verb + someone + infinitive (with to)

I reminded you all to bring in your permission slips.

3 - Verb + preposition + -ing

They apologized for doing what they did.

4 - Verb + (that) clause

She argued (that) things really need to change.

5 - Verb + -ing

He denied answering the question.

6 - Verb + someone + (that)

He promised me (that) he'd never do anything like that again.

Patterns after reporting verbs

a - Deciding to join a particular group offers young people the opportunity to explore who they are.

b - Many goths resent being stereotyped as sad or angry.

c - Some claim that the roots of Goth can be found in 19th century literary classics.

d - There's a worldwide community out there just wanting to assure you that you belong!

e - It allows them to start defining themselves outside of their immediate family circle.

f - It can also attract abuse and bullying of those who insist on challenging social norms.

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 19:36:26 UTC

Actvity 2 - Answer the questions about the text you read.

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 19:41:42 UTC

What did the government acknowledge about the imminent threat in the coastal town?
How did the authorities inform the public about the impending storm?
What measures did the government take as the storm approached?
What challenges did shortages of aid and limited supplies pose to the execution of the evacuation plans?
What accusations were made against the government, and how did they deny answering the raised questions?
What daunting task did the government face as the floodwaters receded?
What plans did the government announce to prevent similar disasters in the future?
What changes did they agree needed to be made to avoid future calamities?
According to the text, what did the government suggest about mitigating the effects of natural disasters?
How would you handle this situation?

Shortage

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 19:46:25 UTC

Due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, there is a critical shortage of essential supplies, impacting the well-being of children in the region.

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 19:46:51 UTC

Choose the correct options.

Many governments have been critized (1) of/ in/ for turning a blind eye to racism. Some have been accused (2) of/ for/ from encouraging it when it suits them. However, the Bolivian government recently announced (3) to lauch / lauching / that it's launching an app designed to encourage citizen (4) that they should report/ to report/ reporting any incidents of racism or discrimination that they encounter. The app is called No Racism. Reports can be submitted 24 hours

Debris

mariannelopesml — 2023-11-15 19:50:14 UTC

Authorities reported that extensive debris, resulting from the aftermath of the tornado, obstructed roadways and posed significant challenges for cleanup efforts.