Joanna by Joanna austin https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks Made with an open mind en-us 2020-03-23 13:13:15 UTC 2026-01-04 19:33:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f929.png austin280387 https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/480664389 English Reading Revision Paper and Answers 

]]> 2020-03-29 16:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/480664389 Reading paper - Revision. austin280387 https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/480666717 Some useful questions based on the L2 reading exam.
The answers will be available next time. ]]> 2020-03-29 16:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/480666717 austin280387 https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/480719277 Answers
Question 1
Some people use emojis to show what they may like eating such as a slice of pizza
B) Or their favourite sport.

Question 2
Worried

Question 3
92% of the online population use emojis frequently.
I can't stand them

Question 4
Universally understood means a language that the whole world can read and write no matter the race or country they are from.
Fast paced world means technology has evolved very quickly in the last decade, so the way we communicate is changing.

Question 5
Music is an effective way to express ourselves.

Question 6
Text B: We can all appreciate music from around the world and, in that sense, music truly is a universal language.
Text C: Despite this diversity, music conveys emotions that everyone recognises and we can enjoy music no matter which country it comes from.

Question 7
Language Feature-Rhetorical Question
Example:Have you ever to listened to a piece of music and wondered why people love it or hate it?.
Language Feature-Rule of three
Example: Is there a person, place or emotion that inspired my work.

Question 8
Text A- Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words
Text B- Music can often express emotions more powerfully than words can.
Text C- It's a method of communication that everyone is familiar with.

Text A- Emojis show how people can now communicate complex feelings efficiently across cultures and borders.
Text B- Every human culture has music, just as each language.
Text C- Im trying to communicate at a powerful emotional level, and to people beyond my own culture.

Question 9
Text A- "Many people become enraged at the sight of an emoji." "I can't stand them"
Text B- "In fact, people often get angry at music they don't understand"
Text C- On the other hand, I have to cope with seeing people looking bored or even walking out of my gigs. 



]]> 2020-03-29 17:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/480719277 austin280387 https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/481448929 L2 Writing paper Letter]]> 2020-03-30 07:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/481448929 Writing Task - If you would like to do this then you can type it and share it with me or write it and take a photo and attach the photo to an email. Hand-in by Thursday 2nd April. If you only get chance to write part of it then that's OK. I can still give you some feedback. austin280387 https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/481451302 ONLY DO TASK 1 - letter to the newspaper. I would encourage you to focus on 1. Answering the question giving a clear intro and conclusion 2. Use clear sentences. 3. Try to use counter argument at least once.]]> 2020-03-30 07:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/481451302 45 Windmill St austin280387 https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/484425695 The Editor,                                  Smethwick 
Estrick Echo,                             Birmingham
Estrick.                                      B32 7AD
EK4 3KT.                                   30th March 2020

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you because I have recently come a comment in your newsletter regarding the issue of plastic bags, and whether we should be charged for the by supermarkets and other stores. 

In this matter I have to disagree with the latest entry. Charging for bags will slow down the amount of bags being used. We take so many bags and then they end up in the bin or being littered on the streets. We all know plastic is bad for the environment. We all have to do our part to save the planet that we all need and live on.

Charging for bags will encourage customers to keep reusing their old bags. It has been found since this new scheme has been introduced the use of bags is down by 90%. So the new scheme is working, just like all new things being created it takes a while catch on. But these figures show that the public are warming up to the idea.

I have myself embraced the new change by buying bigger and stronger bags for my shopping trips. It makes all the difference, because you can go home with less bags and the new bags last longer. Also when your bag gets old or damaged they replace them free of charge.
I think I am one out of many people who may have an opinion on this matter, so I would like for you to publish my letter and get others writing in too. 
Thank you for reading my letter. 
Yours Faithfully 
Joanna Austin
J. Austin. 
]]> 2020-03-31 13:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/484425695 austin280387 https://padlet.com/austin280387/Bookmarks/wish/484484026 Diary entry.                         30th March 20

Dear Diary,
Well its nearly bedtime and I thought I'll let you know about my day. Today was my first day at B.A.E.S. The course I am taking is Level 2 English Functional skills. Honestly I was abit embarrassed to go back to school for learning as I am an adult. But when I walked an saw my class mates. I thought wow there is nothing to be ashamed of because we are all here to learn better ourselves. So that came with a sigh of relief. I have a wonderful tutor and her name is Julie. At first I was nervous about joining her class because I started abit later than everyone else. But Julie and the other ladies made me feel very welcome. Incredibly nice to me.

I have learnt that I had nothing to worry about because after an hour or so I felt really comfortable. Some of the things we discussed I remember from school and some things are new to me. So I very glad I joined the course.
For next lesson I will do some research on the topics I didn't understand to get more familiar with them.
Very excited for next lesson and getting to know all of the ladies and Julie too. 😁.
Remember always think positive
Love Jo.


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