-- certo di farvi cosa gradita vi comunico che il corso di inglese di
Elisabetta Paoli
riprende il giorno 3 marzo alle ore 18.00. Vi sono invitati, oltre
ovviamente quanti
già lo frequentavano, anche tutti i soci intenzionati a rispolverare e
riutilizzare le
proprie conoscenze pregresse.
Per i volenterosi e anche per i curiosi accludo le indicazioni di
Elisabetta per " i compiti
a casa" da preparare per la lezione del 3 marzo.
Il Presidente
Ivan Gottlieb
Subject: Homework for Tuesday 3rd March
Date: 2020-02-28 5:11 am
From: epaoli@???
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Hi everyone,
BACK TO SCHOOL on Tuesday 3rd March (Coronavirus permitting). Spread the
news ... I hope to see you all and if possible bring your friends along
because we are at the start of a new term!!
The homework is very easy, so please check out the BBC video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oaOl9wA5Ws
There are many mistakes in the subtitles, especially when the Chinese
doctor is speaking, but, notwithstanding this, they still help you to
understand the gist better.
1. First viewing
Look at the video and answer the questions:
a. Where were the people infected? (0.00)
b. What do you think of the *drive through* facility to get tested? (1.50)
c. Do you agree that the Coronavirus is an "unprecedented challenge to
health systems, economies and societies"? (3.51)
d. Do you agree that "the impact on corporate profits could be severe if
you start to see offices closed, people stop travelling and people stop
shopping"? (5.08)
e. What is your opinion on "In Japan all schools are to close for a month
in a bid (attempt) to stop further spread of the virus" ( 5.40)
f. What impression have the following words of the Chinese doctor made on
you'? "Mortality ... that's the thing we should address right now... I lost
5 lives, *5 lives*, in one night" (7.15 - 7.59)
2. Second viewing: Vocabulary activity
a) What does NHS stand for? (0.15)
b) How do you pronounce "quarantine"? (0.48)
c) Find a synonym in English for the following expression:
- The Foreign Office was to *stay put*. (1.05)
d) What's the Italian translation for the follwing expression: "A parent
... *tested positive"* ( 1.07)
e) What does G.P. stand for? (1.15)
f) Find a synonym in English for the follwing expressions:
- she *winds down* the window. (2.02)
- Nasal and throat* swabs* (2.20)
h) What's the NHS emergency number? (2.28). What number do you call for
emergencies in general in the UK? What is the worldwide emerency number?
i) Find a synonym in English for the following expressions:
- Use the *tissue* and then *bin it* (3.08)
- *Coronavirus pods* (3.11)
- Hospitals will be able *to cope *(3.21)
- We have a *blueprint* to work on (3.37)
- Not a day for the f*aint-hearted* (4.18)
- Over 150billion pounds* wiped off* (4.31)
- It could *tip off* the USA into recession (5.17)
Looking forward to seeing you and hearing your comments on our darling
Coronavirus,
Elisabetta
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