GPIII Group 7 B2.2 Lesson 4 15/10/12

Lesson 4
15/10/12

Class

1. Speaking Assessment: Scenario - Decision Making p. 44 -45

European Framework B2 'can do? statements achieved:
Can use phrases for

• predicting
• discussing options
• considering implications
• making a decision

2. Reliable Sources p. 46 Listening & Discussion
Points to remember:

• Wikipedia is a good starting point but don't use it as your only resource.
• Always check the author of/who is responsible for the website and what's it's purpose.
• How often is the site updated?
• Is it peer reviewed?
• .gov, .ac, .edu, .org, .com - How reliable are each of these?
• Does the website clearly differentiate between fact and opinion?

3. Transport - Introduction p. 48. Transport and Law, Modes of Transport, Transport problems - collocations.

Homework:

1. Read the article on p. 49 and answer questions 5b, 6, 7.
2. Self Study: Read the following article:http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/oct/14/variety-deadline-hollywood-interesting-co-stars?INTCMP=SRCH What does it say about the difference between online magazines/newspapers and blogs. Do you think blogs can be a reliable source for academic research?
3. Self Study: Branches of Law - can you remember what Admiralty Law and Conflicts of Law are?