UNITS 5&6

PLANET EARTH

In this unit we are going to learn and revise some key vocabulary and collocations on holiday and travelling. Click all the interactive elements below and try the tasks!

 Time for a holiday? Let the wheel decide for you? What type of holiday would you like?



Still can't make up your mind? Let's have a look at two opposite options to spend your holiday. Which one would you prefer? Why? Get ready to talk about in class by clicking on the images and learning the new vocabulary.


USEFUL PHRASES TO SUPPORT ARGUMENTS: GRANVILLE ISLAND PROJECT

Here are some of the expressions you can use to discuss arguments when interacting. How can you support or reject a project, ask a polite question or even check understanding. Play the game and find out! 

 

URBAN CHALLENGES

In this unit we have also learned a few things on housing, urban challenges and home energy consumption. You can practise with some of the listening activities here and revise the presentation below following the instructions in class. You will also need the photcopies that go along with it!


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