Stage 11 Lesson 166, part1

When we create a piece of writing, like a letter or an essay for example, how can we ensure that we've included all the information we need to, and that our information is clearly organized?

When we create a piece of writting we can ensure that we've included all the information we need to by making simple plan on paper before we start

Why is it important to seperate our writing into different paragraphs?

It's... so that the reader knows when we are changing subject, or starting a new point

What must we remember to put at the beginnning of any piece of writing?

We must remember to put an introduction paragraph at the beginning of any piece of writing

Why? (put an introduction paragraph)

So that the reader knows why we're writing and what they're going to read about

When should we not use contractions in writing?

We... when we want to use formal style

How can we decide whether a piece of writing should be written in a formal style or not?

We can... by thinking about who will read it

How can linking words and expressions help with writing?

Linking... because they connect our ideas together clearly

Give me four examples of linking words or expressions

however, consequently, in order to, owing to

however

jednak

consequently

w rezultacie / w konsekwencji

in order to do sth

w celu zrobienia czegoś

owing to sth

z powodu czegoś

When we've finished writing, what kinds of things should we check?

When..., ... our punctuation, spelling and grammar

Which region of your country is best known for its gorgeous landscape?

Bieszczady is best known...

If I was off sick one day, would someone else come to teach this class or would the lesson be cancelled?

If you were off sick one day, some else would come to teach this class

If I say "I'm off now; see you later", what does the word off mean?

If..., ... "leaving"

Do painkillers nomally come in tablet form?

Yes, painkillers...

And what's the normal dose?

It depends, but usually the normal dose is two tablets.

What am I doing

You're winking

What's the difference between the verbs "wink" and "blink"

The difference... winking involves closing only one eye, whereas blinking involves closing both eyes.

Do you think it's good idea to keep one's private life distinct from one's work life?

Yes,...

Why (private life distinct from work)

Because it's healfier for us and our family if we don't think about work at home

Can a haircut make a distinct difference to a person's appearance?

Yes,

occupy

zająć

occupant

mieszkaniec

How do you usually occupy your spare time?

I usually occupy my spare time by reading books

Who are the occupants of the house next to you

The occupants of the flat next to me is family with small boy.

clear up

oczyścić

a good deal of

sporo

When teenagers have a party, is there normally a good deal of mess to clear up afterwards?

Yes, when

If it were raining and I said "It looks as tough it will clear up soon", what would I mean?

If it were rainig and you said It looks as though it will clear up soon, you'd mean that is going to stop raining soon

aspect

aspekt

Which aspect of your job do you like the most?

The aspect of my job which I like the most is that I can create things.

carry out

wykonać, zastosować

efficiency

skuteczność, wydajność

tendency

tendencja

Would you say you were good at carrying out instructions with great efficiency or do you have a tendency to take too long getting things done?

It depends but usually I have tendency to take too long getting things done

Do you prefer to travel by land, by sea or by air

I prefer to travel by air

gaze at

patrzeć na

assume

przyjąć

If you were a teacher and saw one of your students gazing out of the window during a lesson, would you assume they were not paying attention?

Yes, if I were

thrill

dreszczyk

thrilling

ekscytujący

suspense

niepewność

spy

szpieg

tedious

żmudny

When we're describing films, what do we mean by a thriller?

When ..., by a thriller we mean a film with an exciting story, full of mystery and suspense

Do you think the work of a spy would be mostly thrilling or often tedious?

I think the work of a spy would be mostly thriling

Which famous person would you be most thrilled to meet?

I'd be most thrilled to meet Keanu Reeves.

Have you ever had a nickname?

No,...

weekday

dzień roboczy

Do some buses in this town run more frequently on weekdays than at weekends?

Yes,...