Can you agree on flatmates and a house?  It is not easy to do!

 

 

This is an imaginary situation: please do not contact the person! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ensuite

queen bed

utilities

AC

BIR

spa / jacuzzi

amenities

eateries

CAT (buses)

CBD

FIFO

 

 

Use the links to research the types of souvenirs that you can purchase at these places:

Group A - look at purple links

Group B - look at blue links

Group C - look at green links

Group D - look at orange links

Step 2: Every group answers the same questions: 

 

1. How far is the Swan Valley from Perth by car? (Use google maps as a guide)

 

2. What produce and souvenirs can you buy there?

 

3. What are some types of accommodation around those places?

 
4. Other information: Is it a family business? How old is it? Do they export?

Step 3: Now share your answers with another group (A,B,C,D) and decide on the eight best souvenirs from the Swan Valley.

Have you bought any of these souvenirs? Do you plan to?

After finishing decide on the most interesting type of work.

 

In the comments, write what volunteering opportunities exist in your country, or what volunteering you have done. 

 

 

Find out more about the volunteering work so that you can tell your classmates about it. Take notes on:

 

Is there a particular food or drink or a product which your town, region or country is famous for?

Step 1: Make notes about it: 

- how long it has been made or grown there

- when it was first made or grown

- how it's made or grown

- how it is processed

- who it is bought or used by

- what changes will be made in the future

 

Step 2: Report back to your partner with the answers you have researched.

 

Step 3: Add the main details of your product to the comments below. 

 

 

 

 

You have twenty minutes to check out the information about Vegemite.

Find the answers to the following questions:

 

 

  

 

You have twenty minutes to check out the information about Akubra hats.

 

Find the answers to the following questions:

 

 

 

Report back to your partner with the answers you have researched.

 

To me, the biggest problem is..........

I think people should ......................

I agree with .......... because............

Yes, but what about .......................(pollution)?

First we have to .............

 

Proposing ideas

 

I'd suggest we that we commute more/less by/on ..........................

The best option is to .............

 

Explaining advantages/ disadvantages

 

............will definitely produce less carbon dioxide.

 

If we travelled more / less by ................. we'd ( reduce CO2 emissions)

 

This would help to ...................

 

.........would be very (un)popular.

 

In order to prepare for this mini debate, 3-4 people in a group need to research the advantages of a mode of transport by clicking on the links or pictures below.

 

Click on the links below to research one of the modes of transport.

Student A needs to take notes on the advantages of commuting by public transport .

Student B needs to take notes on the advantages of using private transport and low carbon vehicles.

Student C needs to take notes on the advantages of cycling.

Student D needs to take notes on the advantages of walking.

 

Take notes on the advantages of the type of transport you have chosen to research.

 

 

Once you have read your website and taken notes on the advantages, compare your notes with the people in your group.

 

Now divide into separate groups of four and have a debate on the advantages and disadvantages of the ways to commute to work or school. Use the useful language below.