Take your notes in your English notebook in the section dedicated to the UK geography.
1) Think about the following questions. Do you know …
when the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was created?
when the Irish War of Independence began and when it ended?
when Ireland was divided into the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland?
when the Republic of Ireland was proclaimed?
when Ireland joined the European Economic Community (now the EU)?
2) Look at the infographic and find out
the length of the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland;
the number of road crossings;
the number of people who cross the border daily to go to work.
3) Brexit Pain at the Irish Border is a seven-minute film that profiles residents, including many teenagers, who live along the border between Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, and Ireland, which belongs to the European Union. The film explores the history of the Irish border and touches on themes of identity, politics and history.
Use the chart below as you watch to record and consider the aspects that you find most important or interesting. First, on the left side, note a specific quote or detail from the film; next, on the right side, tell what you noticed about it, why you chose it, or what questions it raises for you.
4) What moments in this film stood out for you? Why? Leave your personal comment in the comment box. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
3) Click here to download the answer key to the above-mentioned activities. Check the activities you have done.
4)Studypp 276, 277, 278, 279, 282, 280, 281, the slides and your notes. Use the following list of questions as guideline to understand and memorize concepts:
What is globalisation?
What is the KOF Index of Globalisation?
According to the KOF Index of Globalization, what are the three dimensions of globalisation?
What does each dimension consist of?
Is globalisation a recent phenomenon? Why? Why not?
What are some examples of early globalisation?
What were the two historical waves of modern globalisation?
What events have fostered globalisation in the 1990s?
What do you know about the Cold War?
In what way is the flow of information affected by globalisation?
In what way is culture affected by globalisation?
In what way is language affected by globalisation?
What does economic globalisation consist of?
What factors have fostered the phenomenon known as economic globalisation?
What are the four main players in the economic globalisation?
What issues does Robert Guest examine in his book “Borderless Economics”?
In what way are health issues affected by globalisation?
According to Bill Gates, what is the most likely cause of a global catastrophe?
What do you know about the Ebola outbreak and epidemic in 2014?
Can you outline Bill Gates's analysis of the Ebola outbreak and epidemic in 2014? What does he state?
What are the two main points of view on globalisation?
What are 3 convincing advantages of globalisation?
What are 3 convincing disadvantages of globalisation?
What opportunities does globalisation create for developing countries?
What threats does globalisation create for developing countries?
What opportunities does globalisation create for developed countries?
What threats does globalisation create for developed countries?
How could globalisation diminish the threat of war between countries?
What are the possible consequences of globalisation on the environment?
5)Write a short essay on globalisation in which you
give a definition of the term,
present globalisation as a multifaceted phenomenon and describe its main aspects,
present globalisation as a controversial topic and illustrate 3 arguments for both the benefits and the risks,
conclude with your personal opinion.
Write your essay in 220-260 words in an appropriate style in the Cambridge Write & Improve 5A RIM Workbook. Use only your coursebook and your notes as reference - do not use any online sources of information.
6) Post the final draft of your essay in the comment box below by Thursday 21st May 2020 at 1.50 pm. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
Take your notes in your English notebook in the section dedicated to globalization.
1) Surf the Web and do some research into the Ebola outbreak and epidemic in 2014.
What sort of disease is the Ebola Virus Disease?
How is the Ebola Virus Disease transmitted?
Where was the first suspected victim of Ebola Virus Disease located in 2014?
What countries did the Ebola Virus Disease reach in 2014?
How many people were infected and how many people died in 2014?
2) In March 2015, Bill Gates gave a TED Talk on preventing the next Ebola or similar outbreak. Watch the video and put the topics he discussed in order.
[ ] one positive thing that could come out of the Ebola epidemic
[ ] the most likely causes of a global catastrophe
[ ] the progression of Ebola Virus Disease during 2014
[ ] the key missing pieces in the healthcare system during the Ebola epidemic in 2014
[ ] a possible response system to deal with a future infectious disease
[ ] the main problem during the Ebola outbreak in 2014
[ ] the progression of a virus which spread through the air in 1918
3) Answer the following 10 questions.
According to Bill Gates,
1. what is the most likely cause of a global catastrophe?
2. why are not we ready for a future epidemic?
3. what was the main problem during the Ebola outbreak in 2014?
4. what were the key missing pieces in the healthcare system during the Ebola epidemic in 2014?
5. what evidences does he mention to support his statements?
6. what is one of the limits of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
7. what are the three reasons why the Ebola Virus Disease did not spread more?
8. what are the advantages we have today in terms of science and technology?
9. what are the kinds of things we need in order to deal with an epidemic?
10. what are the main benefits of such investments?
Watch the video again and check.
4) Bill Gates stated that the World Bank estimated that if we had a worldwide flu epidemic, global wealth would go down by over three trillion dollars and we would have millions and millions of deaths. What are the current data about losses and deaths caused by Covid-19 epidemic so far?
5) In your opinion, were we ready for the Covid-19 epidemic? Why? Why not? Leave your personal comment in the comment box. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
5) Go to Mind42 and sign up for free. Study the video "Globalization Explained by Explainity" and pp 278, 279, 280, 282. Then, create a detailed mind map about the aspects of globalisation. Export it as a JPEG file and sent it to sara.ribotta@bunivaweb.it by Thursday 7th May 2020 at 1.50 pm.
1) Watch the video below and bone up on the Cold War.
2) Download the worksheet about the Cold War and McCarthyism here.
3) Complete all the 3 activities suggested.
4) Click here to download the answer key to the above-mentioned activities. Check the activities you have done.
5) Watch the trailer of the film Bridge of Spies by directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks, inspired by some true events happened during the Cold War.
If you decide to watch the film, leave a comment about it in the comment box below. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
Today's lesson focuses on how to write a circular letter.
1) Read and study the introductory text p 122.
Then, do # 2 p 122, #3, 4 p 123, #5 p 123 (Cf phraseology p 123)
2) Click here to download the answer keys to the above-mentioned activities. Check the activities you have done.
3) You are the staff representative in a company. The management are proposing some changes to your working hours. You decide to call a meeting with staff to discuss the changes with them. Plan an email to all staff:
saying what the changes to the working hours will involve
giving the time and day of the meeting
explaining why the meeting is important
Write and improve your email in the Cambridge Write & Improve 5A RIM Workbook. (See invitation email to the workbook).
Post your final draft in the comment box below by Thursday 16th April at 1 pm. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
3) Refresh your memory by watching again the video tutorial on how to write a good information report.
4) Look at the following writing task .
Write your information report in 140-190 words in an appropriate style in the comment box below by Friday 13th March 2020. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
On your notebook, create a graphic organiser to store all the pieces of information about the IMF, the World Bank and the WTO. Add as many details as possible.
1) Watch the video on how to write an information report and take notes on the procedure on your notebook.
2) Watch the video on how to structure paragraphs in information reports and take notes on the procedure on your notebook.
3) Surf the Net and carry out some research about the World Fair Trade Organization. Write an information report on your findings by Friday 6th March 2020. You should include relevant information on its foundation, mission and activities.
Write your report in 140-190 words in an appropriate style in the comment box below. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
1) Watch the video on how to write an article and take notes on the procedure on your notebook.
If you feel like a dummy and you need to deepen your understanding of how to write an article, watch the following video:
2) You see this announcement on an English-language website.
ARTICLE WANTED
AGENDA 2030
Tell us what it is, why it is so important and what UN member states should do in order to respect such an agreement.
We will publish the best articles on our website.
Write your article in 140-190 words in an appropriate style in the comment box below. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your initials before starting to write.
1) Watch the video on how to write a good opinion essay and take notes on the procedure on your notebook.
2) In your English class you have been talking about arguments for and against the EU. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an opinion essay.
Write your essay using three key arguments, including relevant examples and giving reasons for your point of view.
ESSAY QUESTION
After having read through the arguments for and against the European Union, do you find yourself siding more with the supporters or the critics? Or do you agree with bits from both sides?
Write your essay in 140-190 words in an appropriate style in the comment box below.
- agriculture, forestry and fishing (cf pp 376-377)
- industry and manufacturing (cf p 378)
- services (cf p 380)
- UK imports and exports (cf p 139)
PATH 3: International trade[download the slides here]
- importing and exporting (cf p 138)
- the role of customs in importing and exporting (cf p 146)
- how imports and exports affect the consumers and the economy of a country (watch the video here)
- how governments control imports and exports (cf p 144)
- economic indicators, i.e. balance of trade, balance of payments, IPI, GDP, GNP, consumer price index (cf pp 140-141) [download the slides here]
PATH 4: UK Political System[download the slides here]
- the UK political system and the constitution (cf p 398-399)
- Parliament and Devolution (cf p 398-399)
- the UK government and Prime Minister (cf p 400)
- UK general elections (cf p 402)
- the main British political parties (cf p 401)
PATH 5: International organizations - the Commonwealth of Nations: what it consists of, how many people there are in the CofN. who is the Head of the CofN, what all Commonwealth members have in common (cf p 414) [download the slides here]
- the European Union: its brief history, its institutions, the main issues facing the EU (cf pp 404, 405, 231, 406) [download the slides here]
- Brexit: what Brexit is, why the UK called for a referendum (watch the video here), the tactics utilised in the campaigns, the results of the vote, the process by which the UK can leave the EU, the most important issues to be negotiated (cf notes) [download the slides here]
- the United Nations: what the UN is, how many member countries it counts, what its 3 main goals are, its main institutions and their functions, its agencies (UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, UNEP, UNESCO), Agenda 2030 (cf p 416 and notes) [download the slides here]
- international trade organizations: what the IMF is, what its main aims are, how many member countries there are, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are; what the World Bank is, what the main aim of the World Bank is, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are; what the WTO is, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are, what its main areas of activity are (cf p 155 and notes) [download the slides here]
- the main trading blocs: what they are, what their members states are, what their mission is (cf p 154) [download the slides here]
PATH 5: globalization
- the definition of globalization, KOF Index of Globalisation, and the evolution of the process of globalisation (cf pp 276-277 and notes) [download the slides here] and in-depth study of the Cold War (download the worksheet here)
- the main aspects of globalization: global technology and information, global culture, global language, economic globalization and global health with a focus on the Ebola epidemic in 2014 (cf pp 278-280, 282 and notes) [download the slides here]
- advantages and disadvantages of globalization (cf p 281) [download the slides here]
- global sustainability: the model known as “sustainable development” and the model known as “de-growth” (cf p 286) [download the slides here]
