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LESSON 23 Stories in the news.
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1. Give your answers to the following questions:
1. Give your answers to the following questions:
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Lesson 23. Ex.1
Lesson 23. Ex.1
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2. Complete the newspaper headlines (1-6) with the words in the box:
2. Complete the newspaper headlines (1-6) with the words in the box:
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3. Match the headlines (1-6) in exercise 2a with the pictures (A-F). Then work in pairs and describe what you think happened in each situation.
3. Match the headlines (1-6) in exercise 2a with the pictures (A-F). Then work in pairs and describe what you think happened in each situation.
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Listen to Eben and Rachel discussing question 1 in exercise 1 A. Look at the opinions in exercise 1a and note down who agrees with them – Eben, Rachel or both
Listen to Eben and Rachel discussing question 1 in exercise 1 A. Look at the opinions in exercise 1a and note down who agrees with them – Eben, Rachel or both
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4. BBC news bulletin. Let’s watch news about Lady Gaga and answer the questions in the quiz on the right after watching:
4. BBC news bulletin. Let’s watch news about Lady Gaga and answer the questions in the quiz on the right after watching:
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The business of being Lady Gaga
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Why do you think people are interested in the life of celebrities? Are you interested?

Why do you think people are interested in the life...
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5. Let’s talk. Look through the phrases of giving opinion.
5. Let’s talk. Look through the phrases of giving opinion.
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Discuss the statement with you teacher. Express the opinion which is true for you:
Discuss the statement with you teacher. Express the opinion which is true for you:
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Do the following tasks:
Do the following tasks:
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·         You have 30 seconds to list 5 famous cartoon characters

·         You have 20 seconds to list 5 famous TV series

·         You have 1 min to express your opinion about necessity of satellite television

·         You have 30 seconds to name three stories that are in the news at the moment

·         Talk for 1 min about your favourite TV programs

   Talk for 30 seconds about the ways you can get news from

·         You have 30 seconds to list 5 famous cartoon...
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6. Video work. Watch the video and do the following exercises:
6. Video work. Watch the video and do the following exercises:
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Speakout Upper Intermediate Video Podcast Unit 7 Media
Speakout Upper Intermediate Video Podcast Unit 7 Media
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7. Let’s watch CNN. Look through the vocabulary list before watching. Make sure you understand the following words:
7. Let’s watch CNN. Look through the vocabulary list before watching. Make sure you understand the following words:
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8. Watch the video and do the following exercises:
8. Watch the video and do the following exercises:
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The House
The House
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·         What is Jonathan Lee Iverson’s profession?

·         What is so special about his house?

·         How many members does his family consist of?

·         How does he feel about such a life?

·         How many shows per year do they have?

·         What the hardest part in living on the train?

·         How do his kids feel about it?

·         Why are they always busy?

·         How does Jonathan feel about his job?

 

 

What do you think of Jonathan’s life? Would you like to live like him? How long can a person enjoy this kind of life?

·         What is Jonathan Lee Iverson’s profession? ·         What is...
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Thank you for the lesson!

Thank you for the lesson!
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Lesson 23. Teacher's notes
Teacher's notes
Lesson 23. Teacher's notes
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Homework
Lesson 23
Homework
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