Myth or fact

The idea that cold weather causes a cold or flu is a common myth. Many people believe it, but it is not in fact true. Write a short email to a friend or a family member telling him/her other examples of common beliefs about health that have been proven to be untrue.

Ask one of your peers to check your writing before publishing.

Dear Rania

I was so happy when I heard you are pregnant. You have an adorable girl Madnah, and I hope you will get a wonderful boy.

I remembered when I was pregnant, my mum told me that she dreamt that I born a nice girl. She was so happy because of her dream.

I realized later that she wishes me to be pregnant with a boy. It is an old myth said that if you dream that you have a girl, it mean that you will have a boy. Many myth our parents are still believe it. So please don’t care of these myths, it’s just unreal.

Hope you get a nice baby, and you will be ok

Best,

Mona

A: So, we’ll be seeing you at this Friday’s cocktail party? B: Oh, I didn’t tell you. We cancelled. A: That’s a surprise. How come? B: We didn’t know earlier, but the Jameses are going. A: And how’s that a problem? B: They just seem so snobbish, always trying to keep up appearances. A: Maybe they’re just nouveau riche and trying to adjust. B: I don’t know. They’re too much like FOBs, and they talk funny. A: Look who’s snobbish here. B: Hey, whose side are you on? A: Maybe we could reach out to them and see if we could help them become more socially integrated. B: Whatever! We just can’t stand elitists and hypocrites!

A: Let’s wrap up the conversation at the Strachans’ annual white-tie gala ok? B: Sorry, but we’ve decided to decline the invite. A: You didn’t! Really? B: We just didn’t want to have to talk to the Buchanans. A: Seriously? What seems to be the problem? B: They’re kind of standoffish in my book. A: I wouldn’t be so quick to judge. It is not hard to commit a faux pas of formal etiquette in a new country. B: I’d say so, in their case! A: Ooh, look who’s all about high culture now? B: Are you mocking me now? A: Why don’t you be nice for a change? B: Look who’s trying to be a saint!

A: You’ll be at the charity potluck this evening, won’t you? B: I don’t think so. We turned down the invitation. A: What? You didn’t. B: We had no choice once we found out that the Mendezes would be there. A: What’s your beef with them? B: They’re all about keeping up with the Joneses. A: Maybe they’re just trying to fit in. B: It’s obvious they’re splurging bigtime on bling in order to impress others. A: When did you become so cultured all of a sudden? B: Hey, I resent that! I was just being honest. A: People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. B: Nice of you. A friend in need is a friend, indeed!

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Monday's assignment

Monday's assignment

Good morning all,

Listen to this talk and answer the following questions:

1. Why did the presenter mention “My fair lady”?
2. What is the percentage of youth the speaker has mentioned? How many text they send? How often?  about a third of American teenagers send more than a hundred texts a day
3. What are the ten advice the speaker mentioned to have a great conversation?Number one: Don't multitask .Number two: Don't pontificate. Number three: Use open-ended questions. Number four: Go with the flow. Number five: If you don't know, say that you don't know. Number six: Don't equate your experience with theirs. Number seven: Try not to repeat yourself.Number eight: Stay out of the weeds. Number nine:Listen.  Number10: Be brief.
4. Now, complete the table and add as many words or phrases that you have learned from the talk.

Word/phrase	Meaning	Sentence
Compromise	agreement
Competence
Pontificate
Pushback
Pundits
Conservative
Liberal	open to change
Go with the flow
Brag about
Promotion
Condescending
Rephrasing
Miniskirt
potential	showing the capacity to become  into something in the future
trivial	little value
equate	compare

Good morning everyone,

Today we will start with a different speaking task. Read the following dialogue once and then click on this link and follow the following steps: 

First, record yourself reading the following dialogue without looking up any words.

Second, find out the meaning of the underlined words and use each one in a sentence.

Third, record a second time reading the same dialogue.

Fourth, copy both links to your blog for your teacher’s feedback.

A: So, we’ll be seeing you at this Friday’s cocktail party?

B: Oh, I didn’t tell you.We cancelled.

A: That’s a surprise. How come?

B: We didn’t know earlier, but the Jameses are going.

A: And how’s that a problem?

B: They just seem so snobbish, always trying to keep up appearances.

A: Maybe they’re just nouveau riche and trying to adjust.

B: I don’t know. They’re too much like FOBs, and they talk funny.

A: Look who’s snobbish here.

B: Hey, whose side are you on?

A: Maybe we could reach out to them and see if we could help them become more 

socially integrated.

B: Whatever! We just can’t stand elitists and hypocrites!

http://vocaroo.com/i/s13B1HHDIDCT

http://vocaroo.com/i/s08FDOVAV0ps

Task 1:

The following words/phrases come from the radio show you will listen to. Write down what you think the phrases mean. Then listen for the phrases in the recording and revise your definitions based on what you hear.

• create rapport

• interaction

• no-no’s

• casual friends

• break the ice

• robotic

• engage in (a conversation)

• colleagues

Create rapport: to make relationship with others.
 I try to creat rapport with my neighbors.

Interaction: communication between two or more people.
Smart persone can make interactive

No-no’s:something can't talk about.

Casual friends: friends that we know a little about them.

Break the ice:cut silence.

Robotic: somebody works like robot.

Engage in: to attract somebody.

Colleagues: friends in work.

Monday's assignment

I am Mona .I am Syrian.I left my country in 2012 because of war. We went to Lebanon, stayed there for 4 years, then we moved to Canada.

I have been here for one month .It was a hard trip, about 12 hours flying.

Everything here is different, different in culture ,also in language.

I speak Arabic fluently , and I am good in English . But I have to improve my language because it is the first language in Toronto, and you must learn a survival language to communicate with others.

I am civil engineer. I have worked for about 15 years in an government company. I studied many projects about building , and I was  superviser for 3 government’s projects.

I like swimming , shopping , and watching movies.

I used to cook an Arabic food , and also make some delicious sweets. But I hate washing dishes .

Who are You Going to Pick?

Listen up to that video. A presenter talks about job hiring process, now you job is to write down a quick summary email to a friend of that video. 

• What is the main idea the presenter is talking about?
• It is talking about the circumstances in life, and how it is affected . 

• Name the two groups of people that she had mentioned.
• Silver spoon - scrappers.

• What are the differences between the two groups of people that the presenter referred to? 
• silver stone:people who have good chance in life ( good parents -money etc).
• scrappers:who have many adversities in their life.

• Which type are you? Give examples.
• I am from group 1.Also there was a little difficults in my life. but it motivated me to success.

• List at least two examples from the talk, and finally write one valuable insight to your friend that you took away from the talk

          

Hello Ahmad:
How are you? I hope all of you are good.

Yesterday I listened to a presenter talks about job hiring process .

She described  people inot two categories: silver spoon ,and scrappers.

The first group had advantages and destined for success, and the other had to fight against tremendous odds  to get the same success. They never lost hope.

I am absolutely sure that you will find a job, don’t loss hope.

The presenter gave examples about people suffered so much, and they had a great success like Steve jobs. His parents give him up for adoption, he never finishes collage , he has dyslexia. But he is a very successful man now.

I hope to find people who can help you to achieve your hops ,and you will reach your hops
                                                                                             mona

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