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~ Contents ~ Vocabulary ~ Topic 13 ~ The Universe ~ |
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Section One: Structure ~ Comparatives: Two forms ~
1) Example one: “er”
Q) Is a comet faster than a sports car? A) Yes, a comet is faster.
Q) Which is bigger, Saturn or Jupiter? A) Jupiter is bigger than Saturn.
2) Example two: more/less + adjective + than + object
Q) Are solar systems less amazing than galaxies? A) Yes. Solar systems are less amazing.
Q) What is more delicious than a ham sandwich? A) Cream spaghetti is more delicious.
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Section Three: Correct Matching ~ Discuss
1) Do you ever watch the sky at night? Who with? Tell. Pretty often. Usually, I just gaze by myself.
2) What is a solar/lunar eclipse? The first involves the sun, and the second involves the moon.
3) What is the difference between meteors and asteroids? I guess the first are shooting stars, and the second are large space stones.
4) Do you think extra-terrestrial life exists? Why? Do they know we are here? The odds are in favor of life beyond our planet. I hope they are friendly.
5) Which do you think is more interesting science or religion? Explain. Both can be interesting if talking to experts with open minds.
6) Do you ever watch science documentaries on TV? Tell. Yes. I especially like programs about the natural world: biology and astronomy.
7) Which are more boring, TV ads or math lectures? Explain. Nothing is more boring than a television commercial. |
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Then match the questions with the answers
A) The odds are in favor of life beyond our planet. I hope they are friendly.
B) The first involves the sun, and the second involves the moon.
C) I guess the first are shooting stars, and the second are large space stones.
D) Both can be interesting if talking to experts with open minds.
E) Pretty often. Usually, I just gaze by myself.
F) Yes. I especially like programs about the natural world: biology and astronomy.
G) Nothing is more boring than a television commercial.
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Section Two: First, discuss the vocabulary...
1) Do you ever watch the sky at night? Who with? Tell.
2) What is a solar/lunar eclipse?
3) What is the difference between meteors and asteroids?
4) Do you think extra-terrestrial life exists? Why? Do they know we are here?
5) Which do you think is more interesting science or religion? Explain.
6) Do you ever watch science documentaries on TV? Tell.
7) Which are more boring, TV ads or math lectures? Explain.
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Section Four: Select a question ~ Make original answers ~ Discuss
1) Are you stronger/weaker now than ten years ago? Tell.
2) Who has less/more money than you? Why? Explain.
3) Do you think earthquakes are more dangerous than typhoons? Explain.
4) Where are people poorer/richer than in your neighborhood? Tell.
5) Which seems longer to you, an Italian opera or a traffic jam?
6) Do you think pasta is more/less healthy than ramen? Explain.
7) Is the world safer or more dangerous than a year ago? Tell.
8) Do you use more time studying or playing around? Why?
9) Which is more important to you, meeting friends or reading? Tell.
10) Which is less important to you, food or exercise? Explain. |
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“Honor your mistakes, they will lead to learning... Through this learning, more mistakes will be made… Through this process, mistakes are no longer mistakes… They become the act of learning.”
TLW
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TLW ~ Matching and Meaning ~ Lesson 13 |
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Section Five: Make your own questions on or off topic ~ Discuss ~
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