Since this is a speaking course, let's start with a video introduction. :-)

I have made a short video to greet you and welcome you to join this class.

Please also make a short video to introduce yourselves. :_)

In your video, please share:

1-Your Chinese name and English name?

2-What is something I should know about you? Ex. your talent? your interest?

3-What local or international news or issues do you care about?

4-What do you think about English debate? Are you afraid of speaking English? Do you enjoy negotiating with others?



You can design your video, which must be within 1.5 minutes.

1-Do you believe what Sophia said, "Robots don't lie"?

2-What do you feel when Sophia smoothly answers those philosophical questions, like "What is the meaning of life?" and "what is your greatest love?"

3-Do you want to have a Humanoid Robot as your close friend? Why or Why not?!

* The short video needs to be within 1.5 minutes.

* Remember to also respond to TWO classmates' sharing to complete this task.

Listen to the podcast below to know why one California school district is discouraging the use of edible prizes in school and debate: Should teachers reward students with junk food?

https://app.listenwise.com/students/events/1259-debate-should-teachers-reward-students-with-junk-food

Then, answer the following questions.

1-How many teaspoons of sugar should kids have in a day?

2-What does the teacher interviewed suggest as an alternative reward instead of food?

3-When you were a kid, what motivated you to do your best at school? Junk food? Candy? or what?

4-Do you agree or disagree that teachers reward students with junk food?

This video needs to be within 2 minutes.