Laugh a minute: The government

The government claims it's following the will of the people. I didn't even know we'd died!



will (1):  what somebody wants to happen in a particular situation


will (2): a legal document that says what is to happen to somebody's money and property after they die

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A drop in the ocean: Changing education paradigms 1.

Hi,
I’m back again. This time we’re going to deal with a presentation on the underlying concepts of education systems by Ken Robinson. I’ve chosen this video not only because I’m fond of him and his work but I reckon that his thoughts and sense of humour can teach me and you a lesson.


The video takes around eleven minutes. Today I would like you to cope with the first 3 and a half minutes (until 3.35).In order to raise your capacity to catch the message I’ve created some warming up and after listening activities.


I.) Match the words and phrases with their definitions.
to alienate sy from sg
to anticipate
compulsory
the Enlightenment
imperative
to object to sg
to square the circle

1. to see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it
2. to find a good solution to a problem when that seems impossible, especially because the people involved have very different needs or opinions about it
3. to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose something
4. to make somebody feel that they do not belong in a particular group
5. a thing that is very important and needs immediate attention or action
6. the period in the 18th century when many writers and scientists began to argue that science and reason were more important than religion and tradition
7. that must be done because of a law or a rule

Definitions are taken from Oxford Dictionary.


Don't worry if you couldn't match all, try it again after watching the video.

II.) Try to explain these expressions with your own words:
cultural identity
to raise/ lower standards
Industrial Revolution
public education


And here is the video.

Do you like it?

III.) Find the following words in the presentation:

revolutionary, street kids, to take your place in, to benefit from

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Laugh a minute: Frog's fortune

A frog goes to have his fortune told.

The fortune teller looks at his little webbed palm and says, "Aha! You're
about to meet a beautiful young lady who is going to want to know
everything about you."

The frog says, "Thanks! I'm going to run right back to the pond so I won't miss her."


The fortune teller says, "You won't meet her at the pond. You're going to meet her in her freshman biology class."

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WALK Puzzler 8.

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This time 5 words are missing, one from each sentence. Read the sentences and write the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the gaps. There are two examples at the beginning.

The president took the extraordinary (ordinary) step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour!

The equipment is still at the experimental (experiment) stage.

People with asthma have _____________ (difficult) in breathing.

For her, only the weekends made life _____________ (bear).

My piano playing has improved _____________ (signify) since I've had a new teacher.

I've never met anyone so arrogant and _____________ (opinion).

The job offers excellent _____________ (promote) prospects.

Send me your answer via email (info(at)ewalk.hu) until December 15.

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WALK Puzzler 7 - The answer

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Have you forgotten what the question was? Click here.

And the solution is: over


to be over the moon - extremely happy
to be over the hill - old and therefore no longer useful or attractive
to turn over a new leaf - to change your way of life to be a better or more responsible person


WALK Puzzler 8 is coming soon.

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Laugh a minute: Hydrogen confidence

Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar.
One says, "I've lost my electron".
The other says, "Are you sure?"
The first replies, "Yes, I'm positive...

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Spread the word: Solving problems

Today we are dealing with problems. I’ve collected some words that have similar meanings to problem and to solve a problem.

If you are in trouble, it means you face difficulties and you have to cope with the hardships of life. But if you manage to overcome a problem or you successfully deal with an embarrassing situation you must feel relieved and never want to go through such a hassle again. But don’t think that sweeping things under the carpet can lead to harmony. Facing problems might be exhausting but the result will help you defuse tension.

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