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Table of Contents
Lesson
1. Early American History Timeline 2. American History Timeline II 3. George Washington 4. The American Revolution 5. Buffalo Bill 6. The Original Cowboys 7. 8. 9. Bizarre Criminals Organized Crime Cross Cultural Marriage
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10. Robinson Crusoe 11. Controversial Issues 12. Newspapers 13. The Earthquake of 1964 14. Disasters 15. Elementary Education-General Trends 16. Elementary Education-Problems 17. Littering 18. Solar Energy 19. Delicacies 20. Potato Chips 21. Growing up-Peer Pressure 22. Growing up-Role Models 23. Stress and Pressure
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24. Being Overweight and Obese 25. The American Civil War 26. Abraham Lincoln 27. Colonel Sanders 28. Hetty Robinson 29. Predicting the Future 30. Personality Traits 31. Buying a Pet 32. Facts about Cats and Dogs 33. Smoking in Public Places 34. Underage Smoking 35. Ghost Stories 36. Urban Legends 37. Computers 38. Keeping in Touch 39. Franklin Delano Roosevelt 40. The Great Depression 41. Effects of Television 42. Family Television 43. Westward Expansion 44. Yellowstone Park 45. Occupational Hazards 46. Department Stores 47. Arguments in Favor of Zoos 48. Arguments Against Zoos
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Lesson 1
What is a timeline? Who was Christopher Columbus? What is a colony? Who colonized America? What was the American Revolutionary War? Who was the first president of the United States? What do you know about him?
Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. What did Christopher Columbus discover? Who settled Jamestown, Virginia? What early event eventually led to slavery and to the Civil War? Who settled the Plymouth colony? What were they seeking? What was the first direct tax passed on the colonists? When did the Boston Massacre occur? When did the American Revolution begin? Who worked on a draft for the Declaration of Independence? Who was placed in command of the Continental Army? When was the final battle of the Revolutionary War? Who surrendered? What officially ended the Revolutionary War? What also happened at The Peace of Paris? When did The Constitution become law in the United States? Who was the first president of the United States? When was he sworn in?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Why did people leave their home and sail to the New World? Why do you think so many people choose to move to America? Would you want to move to America? Why? If you immigrated to another country what things would you probably miss about your home country? What things would you take with you? What kinds of crops are grown in your country? What kinds of things are imported into your country? What kinds of things are exported from your country? Why are imported items usually more expensive than domestic items? What imported things do you like to buy? What is religious freedom? What religions exist in your country? What is your religion? Are you a religious person? Do you think it is interesting to talk about religion and politics? Why? What is a revolution? Do you know about any famous revolutions? What is colonization? Which countries have been colonized? What kind of government exists in your country? What are the political parties? Do you vote? Do you think your vote really matters? Why? If you could be the president of your country, what is the first thing you would do?
Lesson 2
Are you interested in history? Why? What do you know about American history? Name some famous explorers. Where did they go? What did they do? What do you know about World War II? Do you know anyone who was alive during World War II? Who? Do you have any stocks? Which ones? Are stocks a good investment? Why?
Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Who was elected president in 1800? Who did Jefferson negotiate the Louisiana Purchase with? Who were Lewis and Clark? What happened in California in 1849? When was Lincoln elected president? What happened in 1861? When did slaves become legally free? When did the Civil War end? When did the US enter World War One? What happened after the stock market crash of 1929? Why did the US enter World War Two? When did the Cold War begin? What happened in 1950? What happened in 1961? What happened to President Kennedy? When did the Iran hostage crisis begin? When did the Cold War officially end? Why did it end at this time?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. How many leaders has your country had? Which ones did you like? Dislike? What responsibilities do presidents have? What problems do they have to face? Has gold or silver ever been discovered in your country? Would you like to be a gold miner? Why? Do you like to wear gold? Do you have any diamonds? Have you ever been to the United States? Where? Why do people want to immigrate to America? Would you like to move to America? Why? What was the Cold War about? Who was involved? What is communism? Which countries are communist today? Do you think communism works better than democracy? Why or why not? Can you name some well-known communist leaders? What is the voting age in your country? Are you old enough to vote? Do you ever vote in elections? Why? How do you feel about the United States getting involved in foreign wars? If your country went to war, which other countries would help you? Why? For what reasons would your country fight a war?
Timeline: Draw a timeline of some important events in your countrys history. 1600 1700 1800 1900
Lesson 3
George Washington
Who is your countrys current leader? Who was the first leader of your country? Who was George Washington? What do you know about George Washington? Who is the current American president? What do you know about the current American president? Which other American presidents do you know about? Name some other well-known world leaders.
Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. When was George Washington born? Where was Washington born? Where were Washingtons parents from? Did George have any older siblings? When was George commissioned lieutenant colonel? Who did Washington marry? When was Washington elected Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army? How long did the American Revolutionary War last? How many colonies did America originally have? Where was the US Constitution written? Why did Washington decide to enter politics? How many terms did Washington serve? What did Washington concentrate his efforts on? What were the three things that Washington urged against in his farewell speech? For how long did Washington enjoy his retirement? When did Washington die? How did Washington die?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. George Washingtons stature reflected a man of great qualities. Look at his picture and decide what kind of a man you think he was. Who was the first leader of your country? How did he or she come into power? Who is the leader of your country now? How many terms can he or she serve? In America there are two major political parties, Republican and Democrat. What are the major political parties in your country? What are their platforms? Who do they represent? Do you prefer any one political party over the others? Why? Have you ever voted? Why? Who did you vote for? Why? What are some important political issues in your country right now? Do you ever disagree with anything your government does? What? Why do countries have constitutions? Who benefits from having a constitution? What is a foreign alliance? Why do you think Washington urged against them? Who are your countrys main allies? Who are your countries enemies? July 4th is Independence Day in America. Does your country have an independence day? Why? What are some other important holidays in your country? When are they? What are the main differences between kings and presidents? Which countries still have royal families today? Where are these countries? What do you think about royal families? Are they important? Why? Have you ever had a throat infection? What did you do about it?
Lesson 4
What is a re evolution? Why do peo ople revolt against their governme ent? Which coun ntries have had revolut tions? What do yo ou know abo out the American Revo olution? What is tax xation? Are taxes high in your cou untry? Why do gov vernments have taxes? ? Who usually pays the highest taxes in a coun ntry?
Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. How many colonies did British North America originally have? What did the colonies do that no other colony had ever done? Why did colonists go to America? What were the problems that Great Britain had with its American colonies? How long did it take to get to America from England? Who did the British protect the Americans from? What was the Sugar Act? The Currency Act? The Stamp Act? Who wrote the Circular Letter? When? What was the point of the Circular Letter? What was the Boston Massacre? When did the American Revolution begin? When did it end? How long did the American Revolution last? What was the outcome of the Revolutionary War? When did the United States officially become an independent country?
Discussion Questions:
What is colonization? What is a colony? Which countries have been major colonial countries? Which areas did they colonize? Name some former colonies. What is their status today? Do you think colonization has helped or hindered colonies? Give an example. Hong Kong is a former British colony. What do you know about Hong Kong? Is it better off now or when it was a colony? Why? 6. One act imposed by the British was the Tea Act. It was an import tax on tea arriving into the colonies. In retaliation, a group of colonists disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians, boarded British ships and dumped 342 containers of tea into Boston Harbor. This was known as the Boston Tea Party. Why do you think the colonists did this? Was it a good idea? Why? 7. Patrick Henry gave a speech against British rule in which he declared, Give me liberty or give me death! What do you think he meant by this? 8. The United States was based on principles of liberty and justice for everyone. Do you think America is a place where everyone is treated equally? Why? 9. America is known at the land of opportunity. What do you think this means? 10. If you had the chance to immigrate to the United States, would you go? Why? 11. Would you rather immigrate to the USA, some other country, or not immigrate at all? Why? 12. What are some advantages and disadvantages of immigrating to another country? What problems would immigrants have? What benefits would they have? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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B Buffalo B Bill
Have you e ever seen a western mo ovie? What did A American cow wboys look k like? What did A American cow wboys do? Would you like to be a cowboy? Why? What is a c circus? Wha at can you see s there? What can y you see in a zoo? Do you y like zoo os? Why?
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Lesson 6
Describe an American cowboy. Were cowboys generally good guys or bad guys? What did cowboys do for a living? What did a cowboy wear? Are there still cowboys today? Where did cowboys live? What famous cowboys do you know about? Are there any cowboys in your country?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What did a professional cowboy have to be an expert at? How long did a cowboy work? What were the dangers of a cowboys job? What did the first cowboys wear? What was the purpose of chaps? Knee boots? Spurs? What was a cowboys main job? How much could a cowboy earn on a cattle drive? Where was there a demand for beef? What were the various jobs of a cook? What kind of food did cowboys eat? What did cowboys do at Wild West shows? What did Wild West shows evolve into? How did Europeans perceive America? Who was the first African American to be inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame? Were all cowboys white?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. Describe what an authentic cowboy looked like. What kind of personality do you think cowboys would have had? What are the similarities and differences between authentic cowboys and the cowboys that Hollywood portrays? Cowboys of the old West would sit around the campfire at night and entertain one another with poems, tall tales and just plain good old stories about their adventures. Have you ever sat around with friends and relatives and entertained one another with stories, poems, or songs? What are some tall tales or legends associated with the history of your country? African-American, Native American and Hispanic cowboys were generally ignored by those who made movies and television shows about the old American West. This convinced viewers that there were no minorities involved in the frontier cattle industry in the American West. How does this statement make you feel? Is this fair? Why would this happen? Hollywood usually glamorizes images of cowboys. What images does Hollywood or television usually portray of: Politicians? Gangsters? Judges? Lawyers? Detectives? Secret Agents? 8. Imagine that you and some friends are going to travel on horseback for a week through the American West. Prepare a list of equipment that you would need to take as modern cowboys going off to explore the rugged American West. You should outfit yourself as completely as possible with appropriate clothing, tools, and other necessary supplies and equipment.
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Lesson 7
Why do people steal things? Have you ever had anything stolen from you? Have you ever stolen anything? Do you think your country is a safe place to live? Have you ever seen a crime? Is it ever okay to break the law? Why? Have you ever broken the law? Why?
Read these stories about some bizarre criminals. A thief was arrested after he was found asleep in a pub he was robbing after he tried some expensive liquor. The 42-year-old man entered the pub through the roof and started to load his pockets with money and whatever he could find. Then, he tried some whiskey and other drinks but could not stop. The pubs owner found him in the morning. The owner called the police but not before writing the burglar's bill which was about $120. The thief was charged with burglary and faces at least three years in jail. The police said the man had robbed another bar the day before.
Another thief broke into a residential home but did not plan his crime very well. He entered the house and quickly unhooked and removed two television sets, a VCR player, and some stereo equipment. Then, he remembered that he was on foot and had no way of getting the stolen goods back to his apartment. He worked hard to steal all that stuff and didn't want to leave it behind, so he called a taxi. He stacked all the equipment on the sidewalk, sat down, and waited for the taxi to arrive. When the taxi arrived, the driver helped the man load all of the equipment into the truck. The thief jumped in and gave the driver his address. The driver thought the situation was a bit strange, so he called the police. The cops arrived at the thiefs house and immediately arrested him. An employee at Edwards Elementary School stole one of the school's refrigerators and took it home. When she got home she discovered the refrigerator wasn't working. She called a repairman to fix it, but not just any repairman. She called the school system's maintenance department. The repairman came to her house and recognized the refrigerator. He told the woman that he knew she had stolen the fridge but she did not offer the man hush money to keep it a secret. She didn't even offer him money for fixing the fridge. The maintenance man called the police and the woman was arrested and fired from her job. A purse-snatcher was arrested after he chose the wrong person as his victim. The man, who was suspected of a string of handbag robberies, sped past his last victim on his motorcycle and lifted her purse without slowing down. As he turned around to see the surprise on his victim's face, he realized he had made a stupid mistake. The woman was his mother. She immediately reported the incident to the police and said she believed her son was stealing purses to finance his drug habit. The next time the mother and son were reunited it was in a courtroom.
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Where was the first thief caught? Why was he sleeping? Who found him in the morning? How much was his bill? What was he charged with? What did the second thief break into? What did he try to steal? What did he call? What did the taxi driver think? Who did the taxi driver call? Where did the third thief work? What did she try to steal? What did she discover when she got home? Who did she call? What did she tell the repairman? Why was the purse-snatcher arrested? How did he steal the purse? Who was the woman? What did she do? Where were they next reunited?
Discussion Questions:
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Is your city a safe place to live? Why? Does your city have any dangerous areas? Where are they? Are you afraid to walk outside after dark? Why? Do you know anyone who has been robbed? If so, what happened? Have you ever been robbed? Have you ever had something stolen from you? If a person steals a loaf of bread to feed his starving family, should he be punished? Why? Is it ever okay to break the law? If so, when? What are some things people can do to protect themselves from crime? What are some things that are legal but you personally think should be illegal? What are some things that are illegal but you personally think should be legal? What What What What crimes have you heard about recently in the news? do you think is the worst crime a person could commit? Why? crimes do you think will increase in the future? Why? crimes do you think will decrease in the future? Why?
Does your country have the death penalty? If so, for what crimes can people receive the death penalty? Do you think the death penalty is a fair punishment? Why? Are there any reasonable alternatives to the death penalty? What?
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Lesson 8
Organized Crime
What is organized crime? What do you know about the mafia? Does organized crime exist in your country? What do gangsters do? What do gangsters look like? Have you ever seen a gangster? Where? Have you ever heard of Al Capone?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What is organized crime? What is the main goal of the mafia? Where did the mafia originate? Who was occupying Sicily at that time? How was the mafia spread to America? How do members of criminal organizations communicate? What kind of legitimate businesses do criminal organizations have? What do these businesses provide a cover for? Who does a criminal organization need support from? How do criminal organizations corrupt respected members of society? What kind of people do criminal organizations target to control? How can a criminal organization benefit if the people distrust the police? Where do criminal organizations sometimes arise? Where do criminal organizations operate? What are some good movies to watch about the mafia?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Does organized crime exist in your country? What do you know about it? What is the difference between a gang and the mafia? What does a gangster look like? Have you ever seen one? Is there a problem with gangs in your country? If illegal drugs were made legal, do you think organized crime would still exist? What kind of crimes to gangsters commit? What are the most common crimes in your country? Do you think prison is an effect form of punishment? Why or why not? What do you think the punishment for murder should be? Can organized crime ever be stopped? How? Do you know about any famous gangsters? What makes some people become criminals? What kind of weapons do the police carry in your country? Do you think people should be allowed to own a gun? Why or why not? Why do you think the crime rate is higher in some countries than others? American gangsters often have interesting nicknames. Think about these people and what their nickname means.
ScarfaceJimmytheBladeJohnnyTwotimesSammyNonose
MikeytheRatFrankietheBeardTheDapperDonTommyThreefingers
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Lesson 9
Cross-Cultural Marriage
Culture involves many different things. How many aspects of culture can you name? What do you know about American culture? How is American culture different from the culture of your country? How is American culture similar to the culture of your country? Why do people get married? Why do they get divorced?
Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. How old is Susan? Why did she go to Taipei? When did she meet John? What is Johns job? Who proposed to whom? When will they get married? Who do they have to tell? What do they need to plan? What must they decide? What do they need to send? Who must they choose? What do they have to buy? What do they need to pick out? Who must they hire? What other things do they have to decide?
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Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Do you think Johns parents will approve or disapprove of the marriage? Why? Do you think Susans parents will approve or disapprove of the marriage? Why? Do you think their friends will approve or disapprove of the marriage? Why? In which country should they have the wedding and the reception? Why? Where should they have the wedding and the reception (what kind of places)? Should they have a small, medium or large wedding? Why? Should they have a Western-style wedding or a Chinese-style wedding? Why? Do you like to go to weddings? Why? What kind of food do people usually eat at Chinese weddings? What kind of food do people usually eat at Western weddings? In Chinese culture people give cash in red envelopes to the newlywed couple as a wedding gift. In Western cultures people usually give a gift. Which custom do you think is better? Why?
After they are married: 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Which country should they live in? Why? Do you think Susan and John should have kids? Why? Susan doesnt know how to cook Chinese food. John doesnt really like to eat Western food. What should they do? Should their children have an American or a Chinese education? Why? What other problems do you think John and Susan will face? What are the positive things about cross-cultural marriages like John and Susans? Do you know anyone who has a cross-cultural marriage? Would you ever marry someone from a different culture? Why?
Think of some positive and negative aspects of cross-cultural marriages. Fill in the chart with your ideas:
Positive Aspects Negative Aspects
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Lesson 10
Robinson Crusoe
Have you heard of Robinson Crusoe? What do you know about this story? Imagine that you are on a deserted island: 1. What would you need to do? 2. What would you need to find? 3. What would you need to make? Would you like to be on a deserted island? Why? Do you think it would be interesting or boring? Why?
Read the following story. Robinson Crusoe is a young man who lives in Hull, England. He is eighteen years old. Although his father wishes him to become a lawyer, Robinson dreams of going on a sea voyage. When his parents refuse to let him, he runs away and goes to Yarmouth, a harbor town on the south coast of England. In Yarmouth he manages to find a voyage headed to Brazil. He works on the ship as a cabin boy. The cabin boys job is to help the captain.
On the way to Brazil there is a huge storm on the ocean. The ship rocks in the water and capsizes. There is a terrible shipwreck and Robinson is the only survivor. He manages to swim to the shore of an island. Robinson stays on the island for twentyseven years. He is able to take many provisions from the ship, as it is wrecked near the shore. In that time, he does many things. He builds a home, learns how to cook, raises goats and chickens and grows crops. At first he is very miserable, but he is a Christian and his religion helps him. He finds a bible on the ship and reads it everyday. Robinson doesnt see any other people until about 15 years later. One day, when he is walking around the island he sees a footprint, and later sees some local island natives. He discovers that they are cannibals and they have a prisoner whom they plan to eat. Later that night, Robinson rescues the prisoner and they go to the other side of the island to hide from the natives. Robinson names the prisoner Friday, because he saved him on Friday. The cannibals don't live on Robinsons island. They come in canoes from another island not too far away. Robinson is filled with outrage, and plans to scare them away. Using his guns, Crusoe scares them and they go back to their island. They never return to Robinsons island. Friday is extremely grateful and becomes Robinson's devoted servant. He learns some English and takes on the Christian religion. For many years the two live happily on the island. Then one day a Spanish ship arrives and Friday and Robinson are rescued and taken to England. Even though Crusoe has been gone a long time, he finds that his familys plantations have done very well and he is quite wealthy. He gives some money to the Spanish captain who was so kind to him and Friday. He returns to the English countryside and settles there. He marries and has three children. He is glad to be back in England, but sometimes he misses his life on the island. Friday loves the sea so much that he stays with the Spanish captain and travels all around the world.
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Where did Robinson live? What did he want to do? What was the problem? What did he do about it? Where was the voyage going? What happened to the ship? What did Robinson do? How long did he stay on the island? When did he see other people? What kind of people were they? What were they doing? What did Robinson do? How did he scare them? What did Friday become? Who rescued them? What happened in England? How did Robinson feel? What did Friday do?
Imagine you are stranded on a desert island. Write a short letter to your family.
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What kind of shelter could you use on a desert island? What could you eat? What would you need to find? What would you need to do? How could you pass the time if you were alone on a desert island? What would you miss most about your home? If a ship came to rescue you would you go with them or would you want to stay on the island? Where do you hope they will take you? How could you signal for help if you wanted to be rescued? What provisions would you take from the ship? What would you leave behind? Look at the following lists. Imagine that you can only take four things from each list. What will you take to the island? Say why you will take each one and why you didnt take the others. Tools
Flashlight Batteries Swiss army knife Shovel and saw Compass Magnifying glass
Food
Canned meat Canned fruit Vegetables Salt and sugar Whiskey Coffee
Clothing
Winter jacket Sweaters Shorts and T-shirts Hiking boots Sandals Hat and scarf
Equipment
Gas stove Oil lamps Oil and gas 2-person tent Sleeping bag Backpack
Others
Rifle Bullets Bow and arrows Fishing pole Matches First-aid kit
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Which of these things do you think are most useful? Why? Which of these things do you think are most useless? Why? What other things (not on the lists) would you like to have on the island? Why? If you could choose one person to be with you, whom would you choose? Why?
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Lesson 11
Controversial Issues
Different people have different points of view, opinions and ideas about many things. Often these things become issues or questions for people to answer or decisions for them to make. Issues become controversial when people disagree or even argue about them. People are often divided on controversial issues. Some people support one side of an argument. Other people oppose this side and support another side. Sometimes we have to decide whether we are for or against such issues because they can affect and influence our daily lives and the country and the world that we live in. Sometimes we have to reach a compromise. A compromise is a solution to an issue that both sides can agree upon. One such controversial issue is about using animals in laboratory experiments. Before you read the article, think about these questions: What kinds of animals are usually used in laboratory experiments? What kinds of things are scientists trying to find out? Why do they use animals instead of using humans in the experiments?
Every year about seventeen million animals are used in medical laboratory experiments. In many countries, people are questioning whether this is morally right or wrong. They are asking the question: Do we have the right to use animals in research this way? The case for using animals in medical research: The use of animals in medical research has many practical benefits. Animal research has enabled researchers to develop cures and treatments for many diseases. This includes treatments and medicines for heart disease, AIDS, cancer, hypertension, and depression. It would not have been possible to develop vaccines for smallpox and polio without using animals for research. Every drug anyone takes today was first tested on animals. This way we can be sure it is safe and there are no harmful side effects. Which is more important: the life of a mouse or the life of a human? Another argument for using animals in laboratory experiments is that it can help to get rid of unwanted animals. Last year in the USA five million animals were killed in animal shelters because nobody wanted to taker them as pets. The case against using animals in medical research: Using animals in laboratory experiments and research is cruel and unnecessary. Animals suffer a lot in these experiments. They are forced to live in small cages, and sometimes do not have enough room to move. The experiments often are painful, uncomfortable experiences for the animals. The animals are often afraid or forced to take dangerous drugs and medicine. They can even involve killing the animals. Much of the research done on animals could be done in other ways. Researchers could use cell samples or virtual computer simulations to do experiments instead of using animals.
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Discussion Questions:
1. What are some controversial issues in your country right now? 2. What is the pro-side? What is the con-side? What is your opinion? 3. Can you think of a compromise for these issues?? 4. What are some controversial issues in some other countries right now? 5. What is the pro-side? What is the con-side? What is your opinion? 6. Can you think of a compromise for these issues? 7. Are there any controversial issues in your family right now? 8. What is the pro-side? What is the con-side? What is your opinion? 9. Can you think of a compromise for these issues?
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Lesson 12
Newspapers
Which newspapers do you or your family read? Why do you read that one? What different kinds of stories can you read about in the newspaper? What kinds of newspaper stories interest you? What kinds of stories dont interest you?
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The president will spend a week in Tokyo visiting with Japanese politicians and sightseeing. KFC also plans to increase the number of drive-through outlets, currently just one in Beijing. This decision reflects the sharp growth in private car ownership among urban Chinese. Wie is a ninth grader at Punahou School in Hawaii. At 14, she is believed to be the youngest player to compete on the PGA Tour A large crowd of people gathered at the park entrance on Sunday to see the mayor and take part in the opening ceremony.
Comprehension Questions:
1. What animal is taking the blame for SARS? 2. Who is Robert Breiman? 3. Where are US fast food chains expanding? 4. What do drive through outlets reflect? 5. What did the mayor do? 6. What day did then park open? 7. How much damage did computer viruses cause? 8. How much of an increase in computer attacks occurred between 2002 and 2003? 9. Where does NASA want to go? 10. How long will it take to get there? 11. Where were the Japanese soldiers going? 12. What will they do there? 13. Who made PGA history? 14. Where does she study? 15. What happened to Michael Jackson? 16. What happened to him ten years before? 17. Where is the president going? 18. How long will he spend there?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. What do you know about SARS? How can you prevent being infected? Do you like U.S. fast food? Why? What do you like to eat? Say something good about U.S. fast food. Now say something bad about it. How often do you go to the park? What do you like to do there? What other things do people like to do in the park? Do you have a computer? What do you use it for? Would you like to go to Mars? Why? Do you like to play golf? What other sports do you like? What do you think of Michael Jackson? What popular music do you like to listen to? Have you ever been to Japan? Would you like to go? Do you like Japanese food? Do you like raw fish and wasabi? What other international food do you like?
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Lesson 13
Disasters: Earthquakes
What is an earthquake? What causes earthquakes? Have you ever felt an earthquake? What was it like? What kinds of damage can an earthquake do? What should you do during an earthquake? Which countries have had serious earthquakes?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. What was the holiday on March 27, 1964? 2. Where had the family gone? 3. What happened at 5:36 p.m.? 4. What did the earth start to do? 5. What did the picture on the screen start to do? 6. What did the father stand up and yell? 7. Why did the father start to yell? 8. How long did the ground roar and jerk? 9. What happened to 4th Avenue? 10. What was the first thought that came to the fathers mind? 11. What was the damage in Anchorage? 12. Was the death toll high or low? 13. What time did the earthquake happen? 14. What did movement on the ocean floor cause? 15. How many people died? 16. How much property loss and damage was caused?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If so, what was it like? What are some other kinds of natural disasters? Do you have a lot of natural disasters in your country? What kind? What is the worst disaster that your country has experienced? What happens during a landslide? Have you ever witnessed one? Do typhoons happen in your country? When? Where? Have you ever been caught in bad weather? If so, what did you do? Do you think global weather patterns are changing? How? What season receives the most rain in your country? What season is the hottest in your country? What is the average temperature in your country? What kind of weather is your favorite? Why? What is your favorite season? Why? Does your country ever have snow? Have you ever seen snow? Where? What kind of climate do you prefer when going on vacation? Why? In your opinion, which season is the most beautiful? Why? If there was an earthquake right now what would you do? Is there anything people can do to make their homes safer during an earthquake? What can people do to help victims of earthquakes and other natural disasters? What man-made disasters do you know about? Which are worse: man-made or natural disasters? Why?
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Lesson 14
What do you think is the safest way to travel? Are you afraid to travel by air? When was the last big airplane crash in your country? What is a zeppelin? What is a space shuttle? What do you know about the Hindenburg? What kinds of transportation do you usually use?
Read the following about air tragedies. On May 6, 1937 the German zeppelin Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed within a minute. It was attempting to dock at Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey. Although the disaster is famous, of the 97 people on board, only 35 died. The zeppelin was named after the German President Paul von Hindenburg. The Hindenburg was a brand-new all aluminum design. It was 245 m long (804 feet), 41 m in diameter (135 ft), and would travel at a maximum speed of 135 km/h (83 mph). It could carry 72 passengers and had a crew of 61. It made its first flight in March 1936.
The Hindenburg was filled with highly flammable hydrogen. Knowing of the risks with the hydrogen gas, the engineers used various safety measures to keep the hydrogen from causing any fire when it leaked. They also treated the airship's coating to prevent electric sparks that could cause fires. The Zeppelin Company was very proud of the fact that no passenger had ever been injured on one of their airships. Zeppelins were considered extremely safe. However, the Hindenburg accident changed all that. Public faith in airships was completely lost after the Hindenburg disaster. Zeppelin transport came to an end. It marked the end of the giant, passenger-carrying airships. TWA Flight 800 was a passenger flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Charles De Gaulle International Airport in France. On July 17, 1996, the plane, a Boeing 747, exploded off Long Island in mid-air and crashed into the ocean. It killed all 230 people on board. The flight number was retired after the crash, although TWA continued to operate flights between New York and Paris. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. Investigators decided the plane exploded due to an electrical failure. However, many people still believe terrorists were responsible for the crash. The Space Shuttle Challenger was the second shuttle to be placed into service. Its first voyage was on April 4, 1983. On January 28, 1986, Space Shuttle Challenger was destroyed 73 seconds after launch and all seven astronauts on board were killed. It exploded because of rocker booster failure. Among the crew was Christa McAuliffe, scheduled to be the first teacher in space. Students worldwide watched the shuttle launch and explode on television. The Challenger flew 10 flights, including its final fatal mission. It spent 69 days in space and made 987 orbits of the Earth.
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. When was the Hindenburg destroyed? Was the Hindenburg an airplane? How many people were on board the Hindenburg? How many people died on the Hindenburg? Who was the Hindenburg named after? When did the Hindenburg make its first flight? What was the Hindenburg filled with? Where was TWA Flight 800 going? Where is John F. Kennedy International Airport? When did TWA Flight 800 crash? Did it crash into a mountain? How many people were killed on TWA Flight 800? What was the explanation for the crash? What do many people believe really happened? When did Challenger make its first voyage? When did Challenger explode? How many astronauts were killed? Who was Christa McAuliffe? How many flights did Challenger fly?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Would you like to take a zeppelin ride? Would you like to be an astronaut and go to outer space? Have you ever watched a space shuttle take off or land on TV? Did you see the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on TV? Why are some people afraid to fly? Are you afraid to fly? Why? Do you think airplane travel is exciting, boring or dangerous? Why? Have you ever been on an airplane? Where did you go? Name some famous international airlines. What do you know about them? Name some famous domestic airlines. What do you know about them? How many different kinds of transportation have you used in your life? What do you think is the safest kind of transportation? Why? What do you think is the most dangerous kind of transportation? Why?
Think of some advantages and disadvantages of airplane travel. Write your ideas here.
Advantages
Disadvantages
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Les sson 15
Did you enj joy element tary school? ? Why? Who was your favorite e teacher? Why? Who was your least fa avorite teach her? Why? What was y your favorit te subject in n school? Do you pre efer private or public sc chools? Wh hy?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What time does elementary school start in America? Where do the children eat their lunch? Do American kids always buy the school lunch? What do the kids do after lunch? Do American kids take naps at school? What is recess? What can kids do? What time do elementary school students go home? What do American kids do after school? What time do kids in Taiwan go to school? What is the typical class size in Taiwan? Where do Taiwanese kids eat their lunch? What kind of jobs do Taiwanese kids have at school? Where do some kids go after school? Why? What time does a busy Taiwanese child finish class? What time does a hard working elementary student go to bed? Why?
Discussion Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
How do you feel about elementary education in America? What are its advantages? Disadvantages? How do you feel about the Taiwanese educational system? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Which elementary school experience sounds better to you: The American one or the Taiwanese one? Why? Do you think that tests are important in school? How do they help us learn? Did you enjoy elementary school? What did you usually do after school? How much homework did you usually have each night? Which subjects did you like in elementary school? Why did you like them? Which subjects didnt you like in elementary school? Why didnt you like them?
7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Complete this sentence about elementary school subjects: I liked to learn _______________________ and _____________________ but I didnt like to learn _____________________ or ___________________ in elementary school.
How do you feel about cram schools? Are they useful or useless? What kinds of kids usually go to cram schools? Would you send your children to a cram school? Why? How do you feel about wearing uniforms to school? Are they necessary? What are the differences between a public school and a private school? Which one do you prefer? Why do you prefer this one?
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Les sson 16
What kinds s of problem ms do eleme entary schoo ol students face in your cou untry? tional syste How do you u feel about t your coun ntrys educat em? How are sc chools in your country different d fro om schools in other count tries? Did you enj joy element tary school? ? Why? If you had the chance, , would you u like to go to school in n another cou untry? Why y? What things should ele ementary sc chools teach h their students?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What are the biggest problems facing American elementary schools today? How have drugs found their way into the pockets of elementary school students? Why do public schools find it hard to offer extra classes and activities? How do public schools fund their programs? If there are not enough tax dollars, what can happen? What is a latch-key kid? How did latch-key kids begin? What can happen when kids are left alone for long periods of time? Why are parents not more involved in their childs education? How is divorce a problem for elementary school parents and children? Which kids suffer the most in elementary schools? Why do poor children fall behind in class? What are more schools installing at the main entrances? How has the job of a teacher changed in America? What is a big question for American education in the new millennium?
Discussion Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. How do you feel about the problems facing American schools? After reading this article, would you send your child to an American public school? Why do you think the American school system is failing? How do you feel about gun control? Should guns be legal? Why? Why do kids try drugs? Is this a big problem in your country? How does divorce affect childrens education? How can parents involve themselves more in their childrens education? Do schools have parent-teacher conferences in your country? How often? Do you think that mothers should work or stay home with their kids? Why? How do you feel about day-care centers? What do day-care centers do for children? Are day-care centers usually expensive in your country? How much does it cost to send a child to a day-care center? Do you think teachers give too much homework? Do you think teachers are paid enough? What is a reasonable salary for a teacher? What are the characteristics of a good teacher? Is your teacher a good teacher? Would you like to be a teacher? Why? What are the characteristics of a good student? Are you a good student? What What What What were your favorite subjects in elementary school? were your favorite subjects in junior high school? were your favorite subjects in college? would you like to learn in the future? Why?
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Les sson 17
Littering
What is litte ering? Wha at causes lit tter? Does litter bother your r? Is there a lot of litte er in your neighborho ood? Have you e ever thrown your garba age on the ground? g What shoul ld you do if you have to t throw som mething away but th here arent any garbag ge cans nearby? Do you eve er pick up lit tter off the street? Wh hy? Do you eve er recycle? What thing gs do you re ecycle?
The ere are many y sources of f litter. Ped destrians dro opping garb bage in the s street or gut tters and mot torists disca arding garba age out of ca ar windows s are two wa ays people c commonly litter. l Litter can also result from household garbage dis sposal and collection. c Commercia al refuse and disposal th hat are not properly p sealed can also o become lit tter. Enterta ainment eve ents ate a large a amount of li itter, which can overflo ow onto neig ghboring ar reas when crea mea asures to control it are not n carefull ly planned. Illegal dum mping and people p at leisure are othe er sources o of litter.
Litte er can caus se many problems for everyone in the com mmunity. Litter disca arded in stre eets and par rks can trav vel through the water system to our o bays an nd oceans, where w it can cause harm m to wildlif fe. Plastic litter can c choke or su uffocate bird ds and mar rine life. Care elessly disc carded cont tainers can n trap smal ll mammals s. Removi ing litter fr rom the environment co osts everyo one money. Litter is a threat to public p health h and is a breeding b grou und for ger rms and bac cteria. Item ms such as broken glas ss and syrin nges can be e health haza ards in pub blic places. Litter nega atively affec cts the imag ge of places s, especially y tourist loca ations. Litte er sends ou ut a messag ge that people do not care for the e environment and that t it is accept table to litte er. The ere are a nu umber of sim mple ways to t help prev vent litter. Make sure your waste goes in the garbage c can, not be eside it. Take T your garbage g ho ome when visiting parks and dens. Wind d and anima als can often lead to lit ttering in ou ur parks. Pi ick up garba age and gard put it into a tr rash bin. Sweep S paved areas and pick up all the garbage, rath her than hosing it down n into gutter rs and drain ns. Pack a garbage fr ree lunch with reusable e plastic cont tainers and d water bott tles rather than t dispos sable containers and d drink boxes. . Never hose e paths bec cause the water w will wash w your waste into the drainag ge system. Use a reus sable bag when w you ar re shopping, or choose e cardboard boxes inste ead of plast tic bags. Nev ver pour oils s down the sink. Thro ow them out with othe er household d garbage. Take a pick k-up-bag wh hen walking g your dog. Don't leav ve its droppings in the gutter or r on the side ewalk becau use they will wash into the drainag ge system and a contaminate the water. w
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. How many people identify litter as a major environmental problem? How is litter harmful? What are some sources of litter? How can entertainment events cause litter? How does litter harm wildlife? Does litter cost people money? How is litter a threat to public health? What kind of message does litter send people? What can people do to prevent litter? What can lead to litter in parks? Litter can be a breeding ground for what? Should you sweep or hose down paved areas with litter? What should you use when you go shopping? What should you never pour down the sink? What should you take when walking your dog? What can happen to dog droppings?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Who takes out the garbage in your house? How often? What kinds of things do you throw away? How often is garbage collected in your neighborhood? Is your neighborhood generally clean or messy? Why? What are some things that can be recycled? What are some things that you recycle? Do you think it is important to recycle? Why? What kinds of litter do you commonly see on the street? Why do some people litter? What are some ways that you can personally reduce litter in your neighborhood? What can you do to help prevent littering in your community? Is littering a major problem in your country? Do you think people in your country are concerned about litter? Do you ever litter? What kinds of things do you throw on the ground? Why? How do you feel when you see people littering? How do you feel when you see people picking up litter? Are there litter laws where you live? If so, what is the penalty for littering?
18. Have you ever thrown anything out of your car window? 19. Do you ever pick up garbage on the street and put it into a trash bin? Why? 20. Some people think that there are not enough trash bins on the street. What do
you think? How could you change this situation?
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Lesson 18
Solar Energy
What are fossil fuels? What are they used for? What is solar energy? Is solar energy used in your country? What other power sources do people use in your country? What major environmental problems is the world facing right now? What major environmental problems is your country facing right now? Do you think the air that you breathe is clean or dirty?
Read about solar energy: As the world becomes more polluted by fossil fuels, people are looking for alternatives to these non-renewable resources of energy. Many alternatives exist but they all have disadvantages and drawbacks. Solar energy is one alternative source for future energy. Over the course of the next century, solar energy may have a large impact on the world energy market.
Solar energy is the most abundant form of energy known. The sun releases energy at a rate 15,000 times greater than the rate that the earth uses energy. Solar energy can be used to produce clean, cheap electricity in amazing amounts. In the early 1990s lower prices for fossil fuels, coupled with government subsidies, helped to make fossil fuels appear more economical than renewable fuels. The United States government hoped to develop new technologies so they launched a research and development project headed by the Department of Energy. This research has begun to pay off because of lower prices for light- and heat-collecting solar cells, as well as higher storage capacity of those cells. Solar cells release far less pollution than fossil fuels. With lower emissions, the greenhouse effect can be slowed and global warming nearly stopped. These advantages are some reasons people may begin building more solar power plants in the near future. The price for solar plants has continued to drop while fossil fuels are being continually depleted. Eventually, this constant depletion will raise the price of coal, natural gas, and petroleum. One argument against solar power is the cost of the initial start-up. Building solar power plants is very expensive. However, the plants require almost no maintenance, clean up, or dumping of waste. This helps to offset start-up costs. Some experts argue that a solar plant can practically pay for itself after two or three years. Experts from the United States and Canada have said that solar energy could play a part in changing our lives in the twenty-first century. If solar power use increases and emissions decrease, solar energy and other alternative fuels could supply more and more of our everyday electricity needs. Environmentalists argue that we should power our homes with solar power and other cleaner sources or energy instead of polluting the air with fossil fuels or dumping nuclear waste into the environment.
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What is polluting the world? What are people looking for? What is an alternative source of future energy? What is the most abundant source of energy known? What happened in the early 1990s? Who hoped to develop new technologies? Do fossil fuels release more pollution than solar cells? What are some advantages of solar power? Has the price for solar power plants gone up or down? Why might the price for fossil fuels go up? What is one argument against solar power? What helps offset start-up costs of solar power plants? Who says solar power may change our lives in the 21st century? What do environmentalists argue? What could happen if solar power use increases?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Do you think solar power is a good alternative source of energy? Why? What are some other alternative sources of energy? What is nuclear power? Do you think nuclear power is generally safe or dangerous? Are there nuclear power plants in your country? How would you feel if a nuclear power plant was built near your home? What do you think about hydropower? Is it a good idea? Why? What are some ways people waste energy? Do you ever waste energy? How? Should governments be responsible for developing alternative energy resources? What can you do to promote alternative sources of energy? Are you ever bothered by air pollution? Why?
Environmental Problem Air pollution Nuclear waste Litter Water pollution Global warming
Solution
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Lesson 19
International Delicacies
What is a delicacy? What are some traditional delicacies in your country? Do you ever like to eat unusual or different food? Would you ever dare to eat chocolate covered ants? When you go to a restaurant do you usually order the same dishes every time or do like to try new dishes that you have never tried before? Why? What is the strangest food you have eaten? What is the strangest food you have ever heard of? Where do people eat it?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What is a delicacy? Where do people sell eels that are alive? Where are there special restaurants for snakes? Can you choose the snakes you want to eat? Where are insects considered a delicacy? What do termites supposedly taste like? How do people eat ants in India? How do people eat ants in Borneo? How do Australians say ants taste? Why do Chinese people eat fetus soup? What else do Chinese people consider a delicacy? What do Eskimos consider to be tasty? Where are bull testicles considered a delicacy? How are they cooked? Why do we consider some delicacies to be disgusting?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. What delicacies from your country do you like to eat? Would you be willing to try some of the delicacies mentioned above? Which ones? If you were living abroad, what food would you miss most from home? Is there any food that you really dislike to eat? What? Which international foods have you tried? What countrys food do you like the most? Why? What foods have you tasted that you will never forget? What What What What What What What What What What do people in your country usually have for breakfast? did you have for breakfast today? do people in your country usually have for lunch? did you have for lunch today? do people in your country usually have for dinner? did you have for dinner today? is the most unusual thing you have ever eaten? Did it taste good or bad? kind of foods do you think are the healthiest? Why? kind of foods do you think are the unhealthiest? Why? special foods do you eat during the holidays?
If you were on death row, what would you request for your last meal? If you could only eat one kind of food for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Why would you choose this? If you could only eat one kind of food for the rest of your life, which other foods would you miss the most?
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Lesson 20
Potato Chips
Do you like to eat potatoes? Do you like to eat french fries? How else do people cook potatoes? What is your favorite snack food? How often do you eat snacks? Is snack food the same as junk food? What do you consider to be junk food? What are some healthy snacks? What are some unhealthy snacks? Which healthy snacks do you like to eat? What have you eaten today?
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Comprehension Questions:
Who introduced fried potatoes in the United States? What did Jefferson always serve to his dinner guests? Who invented the french fry? When did fried potatoes become popular? Who complained about his potatoes in 1853? Where was the diner eating? What was wrong with his potatoes? What did the chef do? Did the chef ruin the customers dinner? What did Crum call the chips? Who was Herman Lay? Where did Lay peddle chips to local grocers? What was the first American national brand of potato chips? Who eats the most potato chips in the world?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Do you ever eat potato chips? Why? Why are potato chips not really a healthy snack? What snacks do you like to eat? Why do people eat snacks? When do you like to have a snack? What are some other popular snacks in your country? How many snacks should we eat in one day? What things do you consider to be junk foods? Why? How many times do you eat in one day? What kind of foods should we eat to maintain a healthy diet? What does it mean to go on a diet? Have you ever been on a diet? If so, did it work? Why cant some people stop eating? Is obesity a problem in your country? Why are some people overweight? Some people say that we are what we eat? What does this mean? What is your favorite thing to eat? How often do you eat it? If you were at a restaurant and didnt like the food, would you complain? Why?
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Lesson 21
What kinds of problems do young people face growing up these days? Did your friends ever try to talk you into something you didnt want to do? Were you usually a leader or a follower in school? What kinds of peer pressure did you face in school? Did you enjoy your teenage years? Why?
Tracy Warner is a new seventh grade student at Paine Junior High School. She likes the new school, but she has not made many friends because she is a little shy. She was very happy when Julie, one of the more popular girls, asked her to her birthday party.
Tracy arrived at the party and was beginning to relax and enjoy herself. Julie and another girl named Michelle came up to Tracy. They told her how glad they were that she came to the party. They asked her to step out in the back yard so they could show her something. When they got outside Julie said, "When we make a new friend, we always share a beer with her." Then, Julie took out a can of beer and opened it. She took a couple of sips. She then smiled at Tracy and Michelle and held the can of beer out for Tracy to take.
Tracy knew that she was too young to be drinking alcohol. Her parents had always told her it was something they did not want her to do. If she drank the beer, she would do something that was against the law. Tracy was also afraid she might get caught with beer on her breath. She wondered what her parents would say if they found out she had been drinking alcohol. If she didn't drink the beer, Tina and Susan might not be her friends. She might never get invited to another party, and everyone might think she was a nerd. Tracy was confused and wondered what she should do.
STORY 2
Sam and Brian have been best friends for a long time. They are in ninth grade at Jefferson High School and sit next to each other in math class. Tomorrow, they have their final exam. Sam is good at math but Brian is not doing very well. If Brian doesnt get at least 80 percent on the test, he will fail the course. If he fails the course, he will have to go to summer school. That night, Brian called Sam on the phone. Brian asked Sam if he would help him cheat on the exam. Brian wanted Sam to let him look at his exam paper and copy the answers. Sam wasnt sure this was a good idea. If they had all the same answers, the teacher might think it looked suspicious. The teacher might see Brian looking at Sams paper during the test. If they both got caught cheating, they both would fail the course and both have to go to summer school. Sam didnt know what to do. Brian was his best friend and he didnt want to let him down. Sam would also disappoint his parents if he got caught. Brian was confused and wondered what he should do.
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. What grade is Tracy in? What school does she go to? Why hasnt Tracy made many new friends? Whose birthday party is going to? Where did Julie, Tracy, and Michelle go? What did Julie want to share with Tracy? Why was Tracy not sure she should drink the beer? What might happen if she didnt drink the beer? How did Tracy feel? What grade are Sam and Brian in? What school do they go to? What class do they have together? Is Brian good at math? What will happen if he doesnt get at least 80 percent on the final exam? What did Brian ask Sam to do? Why didnt Sam think cheating was a good idea? What would happen if they both got caught cheating? How did Sam feel?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What would you do if you were Tracy? Did you ever face a situation like hers? How old were you when you had your first beer? What did your parents tell you about drinking alcohol? Do you think Julie and Michelle are bad girls? What would you do if you were Sam? Did your friends ever ask you to help them cheat on a test? What did you do? Do you know anyone whoever got caught cheating? What happened? Do you think it is fair for Brian to ask Sam to help him cheat? What was the punishment for cheating in your school? What would your parents do if you were caught cheating on an important exam? Did you ever get in trouble at school? If so, what for? Do you think peer pressure is a big problem for teenagers growing up? What other problems do teenagers face these days? Parents often make rules for their children to follow. Imagine you have a sixteenyear-old daughter. What rules are appropriate for her: Curfew: Spending Money: Boyfriends: Television: Nutrition: Weekend Entertainment:
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Lesson 22
Who were your role models when you were younger? Did you ever look up to any celebrities? Do you think celebrities should be role models? Why? Do you think that playing sports helps children learn some things? What? Why? Who are some famous athletes? Who are some of your favorite athletes? Why do you like these people?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. What is one main controversy surrounding professional sports? What do athletes teach? Who do children look up to? What do children hang on their walls? What do children collect? How many NBA championships did Michael Jordan win? What kind of problem has Jordan been rumored to have? How many NBA championships did Kobe Bryant win? What was Bryant accused of in 2003? What has Mike Tyson bitten off? What was Mike Tyson convicted of? What was Muhammad Ali stripped of? How is Ali looked at today? What has become a major factor in sports? What can cause an athletes popularity to fall? What do some people say comes with great fame and money?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. What professional athletes do you think are good role models? Why? Is Michael Jordan a good role model? Why? What celebrities do you think are good role models? Is Madonna a good role model for women? Why? Should politicians be considered role models? Why? Name some positive role models for children and teenagers. Name some negative role models for children and teenagers. Do you think politicians in your country are good role models? Why? What should parents teach children about famous people? Should parents be a childs most important role models? Why? What other people in a childs life are role models? Do adults ever have role models? Who? Name some positive role models for adults. Why did you choose these? Name some negative role models for adults. Why did you choose these? Who are some of your role models now? Why? Who were your role models when you were younger? Why? Are your adult role models different from your childhood role models? Why? Would you make a good role model?
Complete this sentence: I would make a good role model because ___________ 19. Would your teacher make a good role model? Why?
Complete this sentence: My teacher would make a good role model because ___
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Lesson 23
All of us experience some stress in our daily lives. A little stress can help to motivate us to work harder and more efficiently. Too much stress, however, can lead to health problems, and can seriously affect a persons happiness. What are some symptoms of too much stress? What things cause stress for you? What would cause stress for parents? What would cause stress for teachers? What would cause stress for students? What would cause stress for doctors? Which of the people above do you think has the most serious stress? Why?
Read some advice about stress from Dr. Walker. Hello, my name is Doctor Alice Walker. I am a general practitioner in the Los Angeles City Hospital. Last week I treated a woman for her third throat infection in three months. Her name is Linda. Linda is usually a very healthy and conscientious person. I suspect that stress is causing her health problems. Linda often gets headaches. She finds it very difficult to relax. She also is not sleeping very well. Because of this she often feels tired and irritable. She drinks a lot of coffee during the day to help keep her awake. The coffee makes her insomnia worse, so she sometimes takes sleeping pills at night to help her sleep.
Lindas job is very stressful. She is a Los Angeles high school teacher. Everyday she has to deal with lots of stressful situations at work. Sometimes her students misbehave in class. Sometimes she has disputes with her colleagues. Sometimes her job makes her feel frustrated and angry. Lindas personal life is stressful as well. She spends a lot of her time taking care of her sick mother. She spends a lot of time traveling from her apartment to school and too her mothers house. Linda also feels that she doesnt have enough time to eat right. She often grabs a snack or fast food and eats in the car. She feels that her schedule is too full and she is too busy. She feels like she doesnt have enough free time for herself. For someone like Linda I generally recommend a stress management program. General techniques of the stress management program include: Self-management: become better organized, plan a schedule. Conflict resolution: start to try solve any major problems at home or at work. Positive attitude: try to be more optimistic about things. Breathing: start to do deep breathing exercises. Meditation: try some relaxation techniques. Exercise: try to exercise regularly (three times a week). Diet: try to eat healthier food. Rest: get enough sleep at night. Take a short afternoon nap.
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Comprehension Questions:
1. Who is Alice Walker? 2. Who is Linda? 3. Why does Linda find it difficult to relax? 4. Why does Linda feel tired and irritable? 5. Why does Linda drink coffee? 6. What is Linda's job? 7. What problems does she have at work? 8. How is Linda's personal life? 9. What does she have to do? 10. Why does Linda often eat fast food? 11. What does Dr. Walker generally recommend for people like Linda? 12. What self-management suggestions does she offer? 13. What conflict resolution suggestions does she offer? 14. What attitude suggestions does she offer? 15. What breathing suggestions does she offer? 16. What meditation suggestions does she offer? 17. What exercise suggestions does she offer? 18. What diet suggestions does she offer? 19. What rest suggestions does she offer?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Do you sympathize with Linda? Why? Which is Lindas biggest source of stress? Which sources of Lindas stress are easier to control? Why? Which sources of her stress are more difficult to control? Why? What should you do if you have a headache? What should you do if you have insomnia? Would like to have her job? Why? What are some other stressful jobs? Why are they stressful? Is your life stressful? What are some sources of stress in your life? What can you do about the stress in your life?
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Les sson 24
Do you kno ow anyone who w is over rweight? Why are so ome people overweight t? What health problems do overweight people e have? What kind of o exercise do you like? How often do you exercise? What healthy things do you eat or o drink? What unhealthy things s do you eat or drink?
BMI I=
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25 5.0 29.9 30.0 and Above
The ere are diffe ferent cause es of being g overweight and obe ese. One is in not eating e a bala anced diet. Too many y Americans s eat too many m fatty foods f with too many calories. c This s includes m many fast fo oods, junk foods, f and unhealthy in-between meal snacks. Not eno ough physica al activity is s another re eason people might be e overweigh ht or obese. . In the Unit ted States, 40% of adults a do not do any leisure tim me physical activity. 43% of adolescents wa atch more than t 2 hour rs of televis sion each da ay. Family genes are another caus se of being overweight t and obese e. Wha at should you y do if you have a weight pro oblem? Th he American n Surgeon General give es the follow wing advice e. First, see e your doctor and ask for a profe essional opin nion. If you are overw weight or ob bese, losing g just 10% of your bo ody weight can improve your health. If you need to lo ose weight, do so grad dually. Be physically a active and limit TV e to less tha an 2 hours per day. Yo ou should a also eat a wellw balance ed diet. time
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. What are two major problems facing people in the United States today? What percent of US adults are overweight? What percent of US adults are obese? How many adults are obese in the US? How is obesity determined? What does Body Mass Index represent? How is Body Mass Index calculated? How is obesity defined? How is being overweight defined? What are three causes of being overweight and obese? How can diet affect being overweight? How can physical activity affect being overweight? What should you do first if you have a weight problem? What lifestyle changes should you make if you want to lose weight?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Is being overweight and obese a problem in your country? Whats your opinion of overweight and obese people? Why are some people overweight? What causes obesity? Are you afraid of being overweight? Why? Do you eat a well-balanced diet? What different foods do you eat? What healthy foods do you eat? How often do you eat them? Do you eat a lot of junk food? What is your favorite kind of junk food? What unhealthy foods do you eat? How often do you eat them? What kinds of food can cause people to become overweight or obese? What kinds of habits or lifestyle can cause people to become overweight or obese? How many hours of TV do you watch per day? Do you think that you watch too much TV? Why? Do you know anyone who has had heart trouble? Do you know anyone who has diabetes? In your opinion, are most Americans healthy or unhealthy? Why? Do you think most people in your country eat a well-balanced diet? Are there many overweight children in you country? Why are they overweight? Is anyone in your family overweight? Why? Do you ever feel sorry for someone who is really obese? Do you think overweight and obese people are lazy? How can overweight and obese people become healthier? Would you rather be overweight or underweight? Why? What is your height? _________Cm. What is your weight? ________Kg.
Calculate your body mass index: BMI = __________ Are you overweight, underweight, obese, or normal?
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Lesson 25
What is a civil war? How is a civil war different from a world war? Has your country ever had a civil war? What is racial discrimination? Have any people in your country ever been discriminated against? Who? Why? Look at these two flags. What do they represent?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. When did the Civil War begin? When did it end? What are the different names for the war? Why were the Confederates fighting? Why were the Union forces fighting? During the 19th century, how were the North and South different? 7. Why did the South worry when Lincoln was elected President? 8. Which state was the first to secede from the Union? 9. What eleven states made up the Confederate States of America? 10. What was Lincolns first war goal? 11. What was Lincolns second war goal? 12. Why did Lincoln change his goal? 13. When did the Civil War officially end? 14. How many Americans died during the war? 15. How did the victims of war die?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. What are the main differences between civil wars and world wars? Why do people fight wars? Would you ever fight in a war? Why? Has your country ever experienced a war? What was it about? Who was fighting? How did it end? If the South had won the war, the United States would have been split into two separate countries. What other countries have been divided as a result of war? The history of the world is filled with stories about conflict between nations. What are some important conflicts of the past? Why were these wars fought? Do you think humans are naturally violent? Why? Give an example. Slavery is on of the most shameful events in American history. What do you know about slavery in America? Who benefits from slavery? Who suffers from slavery? What are some shameful events in your countrys history? During the 19th century the American South was mainly agricultural while the North was more industrial. Where are the main agricultural areas in your county? What do they grow? Where are the main industrial areas in your country? What do they manufacture? Look at the picture of the American flag again. Do you know the significance of the design? Why are there fifty stars and thirteen stripes? What other flags do you know that have significant designs? What do they mean?
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Lesson 26
Abraham Lincoln
What do you know about the American Civil War? Who was Abraham Lincoln? What do you know about Lincoln? What is slavery? What did Lincoln do about slavery? Was your childhood easy or hard? Why? Have you ever moved to a new place? Where? Would you rather work on a farm or study? Why?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Where was Abraham Lincoln born? How old was Abraham when the family moved to southern Indiana? How did Abrahams mother die? What did Abraham love to do when he was growing up? What jobs did Abraham have in Illinois? What was his nickname? What crisis did Abraham face after he was elected president? What was Lincolns original war goal? Why did Lincoln change this goal? What was the Emancipation Proclamation? When was Lincoln re-elected? When did the Civil War end? Which side were the victors? What happened on April 14, 1865? Where is Fords Theater? How is Abraham Lincoln remembered?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Racial discrimination was, and continues to be, a problem in the United States. Does racial discrimination exist in your country? What other kinds of discrimination are there? What kinds of people are generally discriminated against? Why? What do you think about slavery? Why? Is slavery fair or unfair? Why? Lincoln is known as a person of humble origins whose determination led him to the nations highest office. Is there anyone in your country like this? Lincolns face is on the US five dollar bill and the one-cent coin. What pictures are on the coins and bills in your country? Lincolns nickname was Honest Abe. Why do you think he had this nickname? Do you have a nickname? What is it? Why do people call you by this nickname? Are you an honest person? Give an example. Lincolns family moved a lot when he was young. Has your family ever moved? Where? Do you think moving was a good thing or not for your family? Why? People move to new places for many different reasons. How many can you think of? Make a list. Say Say Say Say something something something something optimistic about moving to a new city. pessimistic about moving to a new city. optimistic about moving to a new country. pessimistic about moving to a new country.
Lincoln was assassinated. Why do people assassinate other people? Which other famous people have been assassinated?
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Lesson 27
Are you a determined person? What is something you are determined to do? What do you know about this man? Where is Kentucky? Do you like the food at KFC? Why? Do you like to cook? What? Do you ever baby-sit children? Who? What food is famous in your country?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. When was the Colonel born? At what age did he begin franchising his business? How many countries have KFC restaurants? What was Harland forced to do when his mother had to go back to work? How old was the Colonel when he started cooking for hungry travelers? Where was the Colonels service station? How many people could sit in the Colonels first restaurant? What basic cooking recipe is still used in KFC restaurants today? What happened in 1935? Why did the Colonel sell his restaurant? What did the Colonel do in 1952? How much did the Colonel first receive for each chicken sold? By 1964, how many franchised restaurants did the Colonel have? Where were these restaurants? How much did the Colonel receive for his interest in the company? How old was the Colonel when he died?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. What does it mean to go from rags to riches? What is determination? Do you think you are a determined individual? How? What does it mean to be successful? Have you been successful throughout your life? How? Do you know any success stories? If so, share one with the class. Would you like to own your own business? Why or why not? What are the advantages of owning your own business? Disadvantages? Do you like working for other people? Why? How much should the average person work in one week? Do you think most people work too much? Why? If you didnt have to work, what would you do? How much time off do you take each year? Is it enough? Do you like to eat fast food? Why? What is your favorite kind of food? How often do you eat it? Is fried chicken a healthy food? Why? Do you like to eat fried chicken? Why?
Say some good and some bad things about fried chicken. Write your ideas in the chart.
Good things
Bad things
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Lesson 28
Hetty Robinson
Would you like to be very wealthy? Why? How do people become wealthy? If you won ten million dollars, what would you do? Who are some of the worlds most famous wealthy people? What do very wealthy people look like? What kinds of problems do very wealthy people have? If you were wealthy would you be stingy or generous? Do you know any wealthy people?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. When was Hetty Robinson born? 2. How did her family make their fortune? 3. What did her father teach her? 4. Who did Hetty marry in 1867? 5. How many children did she have? 6. How much did Hettys parents leave her? 7. Where did Hetty buy land? 8. What was Hettys nickname? 9. Where did Hetty get her undergarments? 10. Where did Hetty live? 11. Why didnt Hetty live in New York City? 12. What did Hetty eat? 13. Why didnt Hetty cook her food? 14. What happened to Hettys son? 15. Why did she refuse to have a hernia operation? 16. When did Hetty die? 17. What was her net worth?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Would you like to be a millionaire? Why or why not? How important is money to you? What is more important than money? If you had no money, do you think you could be happy? If someone gave you a million dollars, what would you do with it? Some people say that money makes the world go around. Do you agree? What do you spend most of your money on? What is something you bought recently that cost a lot of money? What is something you bought recently that was a good bargain? What is something that you want to buy but dont have enough money to buy? What kinds of things are you saving your money for? What qualities must a person have to make big money? Do you ever give money to beggars on the street? Why? Do you ever give money to charity? If so, which ones? If you found a bag of money, what would you do with it? Who takes care of the money in your house? Why? If you had to save money, what could you do without? If you needed some extra money, how would you earn it? What are some different legal ways to get money really quickly? What are some different illegal ways to get money really quickly? Would you ever try to get money illegally? Why? Would you ever sacrifice a friendship for money? Why? How would you feel if a good friend betrayed you for money? Would you rather have a lot of money or a lot of friends? Why?
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Lesson 29
What do fortunetellers do? Why do people go to see fortunetellers? Do you believe most fortunetellers are accurate? What methods do fortunetellers use to predict the future? Can a fortuneteller really see into the future? Have you ever had your fortune told? What did it say? What good things do you think will happen to you in the future? Are you usually more scientific or more superstitious? Why?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. What is fortune telling? 2. What are some common methods of fortune telling? 3. What can a gypsy fortuneteller do? 4. What is palmistry? 5. What are some other forms of fortune telling? 6. What is a psychic? 7. What props might a psychic use? 8. What kinds of issues can psychic reading focus on? 9. What is up to you when you visit a psychic? 10. What do most people who take psychics seriously often use them for?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Name some things that are considered good luck in your country. Name some things that are considered bad luck in your country. Are you usually a lucky or unlucky person? Give an example. What lucky things have happened to you recently? What unlucky things have happened to you recently? Do you believe in miracles? Why? What is a magician? How are magicians and fortunetellers different? Do you know anyone who can predict the future? Do you believe in ghosts? Have you, or anyone you know, ever seen a ghost? If so, describe the experience. If you could ask a fortuneteller three questions, what would they be? Do you know anyone who has been to see a fortuneteller? Who? What did the fortuneteller say? Was the prediction accurate or not? How much should you pay a fortuneteller for a psychic reading? How much should you pay a fortuneteller to read your palm? What different lines on your palm do fortunetellers identify? What is your zodiac (star) sign? (Refer to the zodiac chart below) Find an English newspaper. What is your horoscope for today? Is it accurate? If possible, find yesterdays newspaper. Was your horoscope accurate?
March 21 April 19
September 23 October 23
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Lesson 30
Personality Traits
Check the box that best describes your different personality traits.
Personality Traits Hardworking Lazy Sociable Shy Moody Serious Easygoing Quiet Generous Outgoing Talkative Filial Friendly Selfish Make a sentence:
Very
Tend to be
Somewhat Can be
A little
Not at all
Im very ____________________________. I can be ___________________________ .. I tend to be _________________________. Im somewhat ____________________ . Im a little __________________________. Im not at all ______________________ .
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Behavior
Doesnt like to share Respects her parents Likes to gossip Always gives presents Doesnt get angry easily Always thinking about things Likes to go to parties Nervous to meet new people Doesnt like to work Always works overtime Easily angered Likes to shake hands Has many friends Tells jokes Doesnt like to talk
Discussion Questions:
1. Describe your personality. Use the sentences and words from above. 2. Are you shy or sociable? Give an example. 3. Are you lazy or hardworking? Give an example. 4. Do you have a good sense of humor? Give an example. 5. Do people think you are funny? Give an example. 6. Are you ever moody? What puts you in a bad mood? 7. Are you neat or messy? Is your bedroom tidy or messy? 8. Do you think you are a generous person? Give an example. 9. Are you ever stingy? Are you ever selfish? 10. Are you a filial person? What do you do for your parents? 11. What personality trait is most important to you? 12. Would you like to change your personality? 13. If you could, what would you like to be like? 14. Whats more important: personality or appearance? 15. Do you like serious or easygoing people? 16. What personality traits do you like in your friends? 17. Describe your friends personality. 18. Do you and your friends have similar personalities? 19. Describe your fathers personality. 20. Describe your mothers personality. 21. Describe your siblings personality. 22. Describe your teachers personality.
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Lesson 31
Buying a Pet
What are good animals for people to keep as pets? Why? What animals are not suitable to keep as pets? Why not? Do you have a pet? What is it? What responsibilities do pet owners have? What should you consider before having a pet? What are some popular pets in your country? What are some status-symbol pets?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What percent of U.S. households have at least one pet? Why are pets popular? What kind of pet should you not choose? What happens to millions of unwanted pets? Should you select a pet impulsively? What should be considered when selecting a pet? Should children decide by themselves what kind of pet to buy? What kinds of dogs need more space? What do pets depend on people for? What do young puppies and kittens require time for? What are some daily time commitments people have when caring for pets? Who should you ask to make sure pets are okay in your home? Can pets be expensive? Where do pets need to go for vaccinations? What should you do before bringing a pet into your home?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. Do you prefer dogs or cats? Why? What animal do you think makes the best pet? Why? What responsibilities do pet owners have? What are some pros and cons of keeping a pet? Fill in the chart. Good points of owning a pet Bad points of owning a pet
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
What can children learn by having a pet? What is the most unusual pet you have ever seen? What joys do pets bring to their owners? What kind of pet would you like to have in the future? Why do some people not like pets? How can pets be useful to their owners?
Sometimes pet owners give their pets unusual or interesting names. Think of some unusual or interesting names for the following pets: Lizard: Monkey: Parrot: Husky: Piranha: Siamese cat: Horse: Goldfish:
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Lesson 32
Do you know any interesting facts about dogs? Do you know any interesting facts about cats? Do you know any funny animal stories? Do you know why cats sleep so much? What else do cats do besides sleeping? What do dogs do? How fast can dogs run? What tricks can dogs and cats do?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. How many hours a day does a cat sleep? What are catnaps? How do cats spend 30% of their waking hours? What pattern do cats follow when grooming? What can cats be trained to do? How can you tell a cats mood? How does a cat feel when its tail is moving sharply back and forth? Are dogs colorblind? How much greater is a dogs sense of smell than a humans? What do people train some dogs to do? What are some reasons that dogs bark? Why do some city dogs howl? Why do wild dogs howl? How fast can most domestic dogs run? How fast can greyhounds run?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Are there many stray dogs in your neighborhood? Are there many stray cats in you neighborhood? Are stray animals a big problem in your city? What should you do if a dog bites you? Does your city have a dogcatcher? Does it bother you when dogs bark? Do cats bark? What noises do cats make? Have you ever watched greyhound races? Have you ever watched a horse race? Have you ever seen a cockfight? What do you think about these kinds of games? Are there animal rights groups where you live? Do you consider yourself to be an animal lover? Do you think it would be fun to train a cat or a dog to do tricks? What kinds of tricks would you train a dog or cat to do? Why?
How are dogs and cats similar and different? Fill in this chart. Similarities Differences
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Lesson 33
Does it bother you when people smoke while you are eating? Should smoking be banned in bars and restaurants? Are you concerned about secondhand smoke? Why do some people smoke? How can people quit smoking?
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Comprehension Questions:
16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. When did California pass a statewide public smoking ban? Is California the only state with a public smoking ban? What are nonsmokers concerned about? What are business owners concerned about? What should restaurant owners be responsible for? What do eighty-eight percent of the general public support? How many people think that ventilation systems can have a big impact on addressing secondhand smoke issues? What are business owners capable of? What is lower than federal air quality limits established by the federal government? Did studies prove secondhand smoke causes negative health effects? What is one solution to accommodate both smoking and nonsmoking patrons? What are some filtration systems able to do? How much are ventilation systems? Should business owners have the right to choose how to manage their businesses?
Discussion Questions:
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Do you agree with the opinion of the writer of the above article? Why? What would you think if you saw the cook at a restaurant smoking while he is cooking your food? Would you complain? Do you think banning smoking in bars and restaurants is a good idea? Should smoking be banned in all public places? Why? Have you ever told someone to put out his or her cigarette? Are people allowed to smoke where you work? Are ventilation systems a good idea for bars and restaurants? Where should you not be allowed to smoke? What are the smoking laws in your country? Do you let friends smoke in your house? Why? Should people be able to smoke on airplanes? Why? Should people be able to smoke on buses? Why? Do you think secondhand smoke can give you lung cancer? Should people be able to smoke in open-air restaurants? Are you more concerned with secondhand smoke or air pollution from cars and other vehicles? Do you ever go to restaurants where people smoke? Does it ever bother you?
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Lesson 34
Underage Smoking
Do many teenagers smoke in your country? Why do teenagers start smoking? Did you ever smoke? Why? Do you feel that underage smoking is becoming a problem? What are some of the problems facing teenagers today?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What are some reasons why teenagers smoke? What is peer pressure? What kind of impression do advertisers create about smoking? What increases teenagers awareness of brands? Are young people more likely to smoke if their parents smoke? Do teenagers consider the long-term effects of smoking? What kinds of risk taking behavior do young people engage in? What are adolescents who smoke more susceptible to? Do adolescents who experiment with cigarettes become addicted slowly? How many young smokers said they would find it difficult to go without smoking for a week? How many young smokers said they would find it difficult to quit smoking? Is the number of underage smokers increasing or decreasing? How many young smokers were there in 2002? Can higher prices deter adolescents from smoking? What can reduce youth smoking once the habit has become established?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Do you think cigarettes should be advertised on TV? Why? Do you think cigarette companies should sponsor sporting events? What is the legal age you must be to buy cigarettes in your country? Did you ever smoke when you were a teenager? Why? Would you let your teenage son or daughter smoke? Why? Did you face any peer pressure at school? Did any of your friends in high school smoke? Why do you think young people want to smoke?
What are the penalties for young people caught smoking in your country? Can shop owners be penalized for selling cigarettes to minors? Do you have to show your ID card when buying cigarettes? Are teenagers in your country taught about the harmful effects of smoking? 13. Do you think there should be more education for teenagers about the harmful effects of smoking? Why? 14. If you were trying to teach your child about the dangers of smoking, what would you say?
15. Are there any positive things about smoking? 16. Why is smoking so popular?
17. Where can you see cigarette advertising?
18. Where can you buy cheap cigarettes? 19. How much is a pack of cigarettes in your country? Do you think this is a fair price?
20. 21. Do you know any smokers? Are they a heavy or a light smoker? If one of your friends asked you to help her quit smoking, what could you do?
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Lesson 35
Ghost Stories
Do you believe in ghosts? Why? Do you know anyone who has ever seen a ghost? Do you believe that houses can be haunted? Would you like to go inside a haunted house? Is it possible to communicate with ghosts? How? Do you like to watch scary horror movies? Why? Are ghosts generally good or evil? Why do you think so? Why are people afraid of ghosts? Can ghosts really harm people? How?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What had the neighbor been complaining about? Where did the ghost appear? What did she look like? What did she wear? Where did the man sleep? Who did the man think was slapping his ankles? Who was really slapping his ankles? Was the mans brother awake? Why couldnt the man scream? What happened when the man tried to sit up? How did the ghosts hands feel? Who did the man see when he opened his eyes? How did the ghost look? What did the man and his little brother do? Who saw the ghost in the mirror before they went back to bed?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Do you think the ghost story was scary? Why? Have you ever seen a ghost? If so, what happened? Is there an area where you live that is believed to be haunted? Where? Do you believe in haunted houses? Would you like to visit one? Has anything ever happened to you that you cannot explain? What are some things in our universe that cannot be explained? Give examples. Are you afraid of ghosts? What would you do if you saw one? Why can some people see ghosts while others cannot? Do you believe in God? Why? Do you believe in life after death? Why? What is the most frightening experience you have ever had? Do you believe in coincidences? Why? Do you believe that some people can predict the future? Why do some people go to fortunetellers? Have you ever been to one? What methods do fortunetellers use to predict the future? Imagine this situation: You and your spouse are a newlywed couple. After your honeymoon is over you move into a house near the beach. The house is an old house and needs some repairs but you both love it. It is in a perfect location and the rent is cheap. One day your neighbor tells you that the house is haunted and warns you to get out. What would you do? Would you ignore the neighbor and stay, or would you listen to the neighbor and leave? Explain your choice.
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Lesson 36
Urban Legends
What is a legend? What is an urban legend? Where do legends come from? How are they spread? Have you heard any good gossip recently? Do you know any good jokes? Laughter is the best medicine. What does this mean?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. When did the police report a series of disturbing crimes in Las Vegas? Where was the first victim from? Where did the man meet a strange woman? When the man woke up, where was he? What did the man find attached to the telephone? What did the man do? What did the doctors tell the man? How has this story been passed along? What is an urban legend? Are urban legends always false? What are urban legends usually a combination of? What was the moral lesson of this story? What happened when a drunk driver was pulled over? Who knocked at the drivers door the next morning? Whose car was in his garage?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Do you think the Las Vegas story is true? Why? Do stories like the Las Vegas story make you afraid? What did you learn from the Las Vegas story? Would you ever pick up a hitchhiker? Why? If a stranger knocked at your door late at night, what would you do? How often do you read books? When do you usually read? What kind of stories do you prefer to read? What was the last book that you read? What was it about? Have you ever thought about writing a book? If so, what kind? Do you have a favorite author? Who is it? Would you rather read a book or watch a movie? Why? Urban legends become embellished as they are spread from person to person. Why do you think this happens? What things make you laugh? Have you laughed today? Why? What is the difference between a joke and a riddle?
Try to solve these riddles: What has the head of a cat, the tail of a cat but is not a cat? What type of nut has a hole? If a rooster laid an egg on a roof, which way would the egg roll? What starts with e, ends with e, but usually contains only one letter? What starts with P and ends with E and has a thousand letters? A cowboy rode into town on Friday, stayed 3 days and then left on Friday. How is this possible? Why did the guy throw the clock out the window?
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Lesson 37
Computers
What can personal computers do? Do you have a computer? What do you use it for? Do you like to use computers? Why? What is the Internet? Is it useful? Why? What can computers do that people cannot do? What can people do that computers cannot do? What kind of people use computers everyday at work? Name some of the different parts of a computer. Do you like to do math? Why?
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Comprehension Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. What was computer once commonly used to mean? When did the word first come into the English language? What did the word mean in 1897? What did it mean during World War Two? What did Charles Babbage do? Why was it not built in his lifetime? What are analog computers? What is the French word for computer? What does it mean? What is the Chinese word for computer? What does it mean? When was the microprocessor invented? What can personal computers do? Why are computers useful for many other purposes?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. What do you think about computers generally? Are they useful or not? What do you personally use computers for? What kinds of things do people download from the Internet? Do you think its okay to download things from the Internet? How has the Internet benefited people? What problems has the Internet caused? People often speak of a global village. What does this mean? Some people believe that computers will one day become able to think for themselves. Do you think this is possible? Why? What benefits would thinking computers provide? What dangers would thinking computers present? What is a technophobe? Do you know anyone who is a technophobe? Are you generally optimistic or pessimistic about the future? Why? What other modern devices do you use everyday? Would you trust a completely computerized car? Why?
Think of some benefits and problems caused by technology. Fill in the chart.
Benefits of technology
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Lesson 38
Keeping in Touch
Do you have a cell phone? Whats the number? How often do you use it? Do you use e-mail? Whats your e-mail address? How often do you send e-mail? Do you ever write letters? Who do you write to? How often do you write? Do you prefer to talk on the phone, send e-mail or write a letter? Why? What other ways can people use to keep in touch? Who do people usually like to keep in touch with? Why do we sometimes lose touch with people?
1876 - Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson exhibit an electric telephone in Boston.
1877 - Thomas Edison patents the phonograph. 1889 - Almon Strowger patents the direct dial telephone. 1925 - John Logie Baird transmits the first television signal.
1989 - Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau built the system which became the World Wide Web.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. What did Egyptians develop in 3000 BC? When did Phoenicians develop an alphabet? Who invented paper? When did Chinese develop wooden block movable type printing? What did Johannes Gutenberg invent? When did Joseph Henry build an electric telegraph? What did Samuel Morse develop? When else did Samuel Morse build? What happened in 1860?
10. When did Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson exhibit an electric telephone in Boston?
11. 12. 13. 14. What did Thomas Edison patent in 1877? Who patented the direct dial telephone? What did John Logie Baird do in 1925? When was the WWW originally started?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. How often do you write letters? Who do you send them to? Do you ever send cards to people? Who? When? What Kinds? Say the English alphabet. Now say it backwards. Which other languages use alphabets? Which languages do not use alphabets? Which newspapers do you read? Why do you read these? What was the last book you read? What was it about? Which English books have you read? Which did you like? Which did you dislike? Would you rather read a novel or a magazine? Why? How many telephones are there in your house? Where are they? How many phone calls do you usually make each day? Who do you call? What do you usually talk about? What kind of music do you like to listen to? What was the last CD that you bought? Do you like it? What CD would you like to buy next? Where will you probably buy it? How many TV sets are there in your house? Where are they? How much TV do you usually watch every day? What kind of TV shows do you like to watch? Computers are very useful machines. Make a list of things people can do with a computer, or things that computers can help people do. Do you have a computer? What do you use it for? Do you ever go on-line? Where do you go? What do you look at? How much does a new computer cost?
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Lesson 39
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who was FDR? What did he do? What is an economic depression? What do you know about the Great Depression? Has your country ever suffered an economic crisis? Who is affected the most during an economic crisis? How is the economic situation in your country right now?
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Where was Roosevelt born? What schools did Roosevelt attend? Who was Roosevelts fifth cousin? Was Roosevelt a Democrat or a Republican? What happened to Roosevelt at the age of 39? How did Roosevelt fight to regain the use of his legs? What were Roosevelts famous words? How many terms did Roosevelt serve? When Roosevelt became President, what was the country suffering from? What were the problems during the Great Depression? What did the New Deal program do? What did the Public Works Administration do? What event forced FDR to enter World War II? What is the main intention of the United Nations? When did FDR die? How did FDR die?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. When was the worst economic crisis in your country? How were the people affected? How was the crisis solved? Roosevelt had a willingness to try everything. He believed that the right solution to any problem would eventually turn up. What do you do when a problem seems to have no solution? Eleanor Roosevelt, FDRs wife, once said that the nicest men are those who keep something of the little boy in them. What does that mean? Roosevelt developed a welfare program in the United States to help the unemployed. If you are unable to work or are fired from your job, Americans have the option of unemployment benefits. Does a system like this exist in your country? If so, how does it work? Roosevelt also established social security. At the age of 62, every American is entitled to social security benefits. They receive a fixed amount of income according to how much money they put into the program throughout their working life. How does your government provide for your old age? FDR was the only president in American history to serve 4 terms. How many terms can the leader of your country serve? Why do countries have restrictions on the number of terms that leaders can serve? Think about FDRs famous words, we have nothing to fear but fear itself. What does this mean? What things are you afraid of? Would you ever be willing to confront your fears? Why? What do you know about the United Nations? If you were the leader of your country, what things would you change? Why? What responsibilities would you have as leader of your country? Do you think you would enjoy being the leader of your country? Why?
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What is an economic depression? d ? Has your co ountry ever r experience ed hard time es? How is your countrys economy now? Do you feel that you earn e a comf fortable livin ng? Do you sav ve money? Why or why y not? Do you pre efer to save money or spend s mone ey? Why? Do you own n any stock ks? Why?
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. What was the Great Depression? When did it begin? What happened when the stock market crashed? Who lost their money during this time? Did the Great Depression affect the rest of the world? During this time, who came to power in Germany? What did the Japanese do in Manchuria? Who was the US president when the Depression began? When was Roosevelt elected president? Who created the New Deal reforms? How did Roosevelt put people back to work? When did the Depression end? What helped America get out of the Depression? Why would the government be directly involved in regulating the economy? Who else would the government take responsibility for? How did the relationship between Americans and their government change?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. How is the economy in your country now? Does the economy affect the way you live your life? How? Have you ever experienced hard times? If so, what was it like? Has your country ever been in an economic recession? Does your country take care of poor people? How? Does your country provide for your old age? How? Do you feel that you earn enough money? What is the average salary in your country? Do you think that you pay too much tax? Why do people pay tax? What does the government do with tax revenue?
11. Do you save money each month? How much? 12. Do you ever budget your money? Why? 13. How much should you save from your salary (In percent)? 14. Do you think you live fairly comfortably? Why? 15. Some people like to invest in the stock market. Why do they think that this is a good investment? 16. What other things do people invest their money in? 17. Do you think investing in the stock market is a good idea or not? Why? 18. Have you ever invested in the stock market? Why? 19. Are there any hot stocks that you think would be a good investment now? 20. Have you ever invested in anything else? What? 21. How would you feel if you invested your life savings in the stock market and there was another stock market crash? What would you do?
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Lesson 41
What are some positive effects of watching television? What are some negative effects of watching television? What have you learned form TV? Has TV ever affected you negatively? How? Do you watch TV everyday? What do you like to watch? What other things do you like to do in your free time? Do you think watching TV is a waste of time? Why? Did you watch a lot of television when you were young? How much TV should kids be allowed to watch each day?
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. How many daily hours of TV do American children watch? What does research indicate? What negative behaviors may be linked to TV viewing? What happens to time for other activities? What is childhood? What do children need to do with other children and adults? What is happening to the amount of violence on television? What can happen to children who see violence on TV? What does research suggest? What effect does excessive TV viewing have on learning? What should you do if your child is not performing well academically? How many commercials does the average child see each year? How much money is spent on childrens' advertising annually? What kinds of products are advertised during childrens' viewing time? What has a recent study found?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Do you agree with the information in the article, or is it too serious? Do you think children watch too much television? What should children do instead of watching television? What indoor activities are good for children to do? Why? What outdoor activities are good for children to do? Why? What activities can children and parents do together? What did you and your parents do together when you were a child? What is your happiest memory from childhood? Did you watch a lot of TV when you were a child? What television shows did you like to watch when you were a child? Are there many overweight children in your country? What causes children to become overweight? How can children lose weight? Do you know any overweight children? Why are they overweight? What problems do overweight children have?
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Lesson 42
How many television sets are there in your house? How much television do you watch a week? Do you watch television every day? What TV shows do you like? Why do you like them? Which TV shows do you dislike? Why do you dislike them? What kinds of things do TV commercials usually advertise? What are some popular TV commercials right now? Do you like any products advertised in TV commercials?
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. How many suggestions for TV viewing does the article mention? What time limits are suggested for childrens' TV viewing? What alternative activities does the article suggest? What should adults examine? What should adults try to be for their children? How can parents eliminate some TV watching? What should parents encourage their children to use? When should the TV go on and off? What should parents talk to their kids about? What programs should parents select? What kinds of shows should parents try to balance? What should parents try to know? What can discussing TV programs help? What can parents explain about TV violence? What is the best solution? When are poor eating habits learned? What do advertisers have? What should parents help their child to do? What should parents note and point out to their children?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Do you think the articles suggestions are generally useful? Which suggestions are most useful? Which ones are not very useful? What is a reasonable time limit for childrens TV viewing time? How many hours per day or week should children be allowed to watch? What What What What kinds kinds kinds kinds of of of of TV TV TV TV programs programs programs programs are are are are suitable suitable suitable suitable for for for for young children? elementary school children? junior high school, students? older teenagers?
Is it appropriate for teenagers to watch TV shows that have sexual content? Is it appropriate for teenagers to watch TV shows that have violent content? Which do you think has a stronger effect on teenagers: TV sex or TV violence? How do you feel when you see sexual content on TV? How do you feel when you see violence on TV?
13. What is your favorite television program? What channel is it on? How long is it? What time does it begin? What time does it end? Who is in it? 14. The article suggests that parents should watch TV with their children. Did your parents watch TV with you when you were a child? What did you watch? 15. What other things did you and your parents do together when you were a child? 16. What things do you and your family like to do together now?
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Lesson 43
Westward Expansion
Why did European people sail to the New World? Why do people move to different places? Have you ever moved to a new city? Do you own any land? Is land expensive in your country? Do you think buying land is a good investment? Why do you think people moved from the east coast to the west coast in America? How far is it from the east coast to the west coast of the USA?
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. When did Jefferson send his secret message? Why was Jeffersons message secret? Who sold the Louisiana Territory to Jefferson? How much did it cost? Who was Jeffersons personal secretary? Who did Jefferson choose to lead the expedition? Who was the second-in-command? Where did the expedition start? How long did the expedition last? What happened in 1849? What was the pioneer spirit born from? Who told stories about the West? What did they say the West looked like? Why did people from the East want to move west? Why were eastern skies blackened with smoke?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. What is the purpose of an expedition? If you lived in America during the 19th century, would you have moved west or stayed in one of the eastern cities? Why? Do you prefer country life or city life? Why? How is the east of your country different form the west? Has gold or silver ever been discovered in your country? If so, when? What are the advantages of working in a mine? Disadvantages? Gold and silver were the original forms of money in the United States. What was the original form of money in your country? As America was being built, the Native Americans were killed and forced off of their lands. How do you think this could have been avoided? Does your country have a native population? If so, how are they treated? What was life like in the 19th century in your country? How did people get around? What kind of houses did people live in? Would you rather live now or in the 19th century? Why? Do you think owning land is profitable? How? If you were going to buy land, where would you buy it? Why? Who originally explored your country? Are there any unexplored areas left on earth? If so, where? If humans are finished exploring the earth, what is left to explore? If you could go on an exploring adventure, where would you go? What would you do? Why would you want to go there? Would you like to move or stay where you are now? Why?
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What is a n national park? Why do gov vernments make national parks? What can y you see in national n parks? What can y you do in na ational park ks? How many national pa arks are in your y country y? al parks in your y country y? Where are the nationa How many national pa arks have yo ou been to? ?
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. What are national parks? Where is Yellowstone National Park? How large is the area of Yellowstone? What did the native aboriginal people call Yellowstone? What happened in 1871? Who was Ulysses S. Grant? What did he do in 1872? Why is Yellowstone Park unique? What kinds of animals can you see in the park? What kind of activities can visitors do? What happened in 1988? What must visitors always remember when visiting a national park?
Discussion Questions:
1. Do you like to visit national parks? Why? 2. Which national parks have you visited? What did you do there? 3. In Yellowstone you can see many wild animals. You can see grizzly bears and wolves, moose, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk. Which of these animals would you be interested in seeing? Why? 4. What wild animals have you seen? Where did you see them? What were they doing? What did they look like? 5. In Yellowstone visitors can do many different kinds of activities. They can go backpacking, hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking and fishing. Which of these activities are you interested in? Which of these activities do not interest you?
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Lesson 45
Occupational Hazards
There are occupational hazards to almost every job. Sooner or later almost everyone gets injured or sick at work. Some jobs are more dangerous than others. Some are safer than others. What kind of injuries might people who do these jobs get? Taxi Driver Factory Worker Police Officer Chef Soldier Baseball Player President Construction Worker
Some businesses have more robberies than others. At these places it is the employers responsibility to make the work place safer for the employees who work there. What kinds of businesses are often robbed? What can these businesses do to prevent robbery? What things can an employer do to make the workplace a safer place to work?
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Who was Gary? Why did he get a part-time job? Why was he studying his physics book? Who came into the gas station? What kind of weapons did they have? What did they tell Gary? Why couldn't Gary see their faces? How did Gary feel? Where did Gary put the money? Why did he put the money there? Why did the robbers keep looking around the gas station? Why didn't Gary get hurt? What did he do after the robbers left? What did they ask Gary? What did Gary tell the police officers? What did they tell him? Why was Gary lucky? What might have happened?
Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. If you were Gary, what would you do if the gas station was being robbed? Would you cooperate with the robbers or resist them? Why? What should you do if you are robbed on the street? Are there many robberies in your city? Do you think where you live is a safe place to live? Why? Is your home a safe place to live? Why? Have you ever been the victim of a crime? What happened? Have you ever stolen anything? Dont lie, what did you steal? Do you know anyone who is a police officer? Do they like their job? What are some good points of being a police officer? What are some bad points?
Do you think students should work? Why? What are some good part-time jobs for students? Have you ever had a part-time job? Where did you work? What did you do? How much money should a part-time job pay per hour? What are some dangerous jobs? Try to name at least six dangerous jobs. Do you know anyone who has a dangerous job? What are some very safe jobs? Try to name at least six very safe jobs. Do you know anyone who has a very safe job? Would you prefer to have a dangerous job or a very safe job? Why? Which jobs have high salaries? Do you know anyone who has a high salary? What do they do? Do they like their job? Why? 20. Which jobs have low salaries? Do you know anyone who has a low salary? What do they do? Do they like their job? Why?
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Lesson 46
Department Stores
What is a department store? What is a department? What kinds of things can you buy in department stores? Which department stores are near where you live? Do you like to got to department stores? Why ? What is the largest department store you can think of? What is a chain store? Name some chain stores.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. How do department stores organize their goods? How are department stores different from ordinary stores? What do department stores provide? When did department stores first start? Where did they first start? Who was Marshall Fields? What did he do in 1867? What did he create? Why was his store special? Who was Harry Gordon Selfridge? What did he do? What were the first department stores in New York? How many stores did Macy's have as of 2004? What was the 'ladies mile'? How many states does Macy's have department stores in? Who leased the departments in the early days of department stores? What does the property owner do in modern shopping malls? Which departments are leased out today? Who usually runs the department store's restaurant?
Different departments. These are some different departments in American department stores. What would you find in these different departments? Write five examples for each department.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Housewares: Mens Fashions: Womens Fashions: Baby: Furniture: Appliances: Electronics: Cosmetics: Kitchenware:
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Lesson 47
Have you ever been to a zoo? What animals can you see at a zoo? Whats your favorite zoo animal? Why? Which zoo animals do you dislike? Why? Does your city have a zoo? Do you think zoos are educational? What is an endangered species? Which species are endangered right now? Why are these species endangered?
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Why do many people go to zoos? Do zoos educate people? What do children learn about animals at the zoo? Where do some people believe we can get enough information about animals? What is good about seeing an animal up close? What are disappearing all over the world? What are zoologists learning? What do zoos make it possible to provide? Are some animals safer in zoos? Who are some animals sold to? Why? Do most private buyers know how to care for wild animals? What usually happens to animals sold to private buyers? What are many wild animals killed for? Do zoos help protect animals from poaching? Are zoos a good place to study animal diseases? What has the University of Nebraska done?
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Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Do you feel zoos are basically good or bad? Why What animals would you want to see at the zoo? Why? What animals would you not want to see at the zoo? How many zoos have you been to? Were they all the same? If you could be an animal, what would you want to be? Why? Would you rather go to a zoo or to an aquarium? Why? What kinds of things can you see at an aquarium? Should entrance to zoos be free? Why? How much is a reasonable entrance fee for a zoo? Why? Which animals do you think are the strangest-looking? Which animals do you think are cute? Why? Which animals do you think are ugly? Why? Which animals are symbols of your country? Which animals are you afraid of? Which animals do you think are the most dangerous? What is the largest animal you have ever seen?
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Chameleon: Seahorse: Dolphin: Cheetah: Parrot: Donkey: Kangaroo: Polar bear:
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Lesson 48
Do you think zoo animals are happy? Do you think its okay to keep animals in cages? Should animals be used for entertainment? Do you think zoos are cruel to animals? Do you think all zoos take good care of animals? What kinds of people work in zoos? Would you like to work in a zoo? Why?
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Do all zoos educate people and preserve species? Are most zoo cages big or small? What are many zoo visitors interested in? Are all animals living in zoos endangered? Why should some commonly seen animals be released? What are some animals psychologically affected by? How do some animals behave abnormally? What do many zoo animals die from every year? Do zoo animals behave the same as wild animals? Is being locked in a cage healthy for an animal? What do some animals go insane from? Why do some zoo visitors tease the animals? Should animals be respected? What is an alternative to zoos? What are some good aspects of eco-tourism?
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Discussion Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Do you think it is right to keep wild animals in a zoo? Have you ever seen animals act strangely in zoos? What did they do? Do you think animals have feelings? Do you think animals can be depressed or bored? Does it bother you seeing animals treated badly? Do you consider yourself an animal lover? Do you think people should buy and wear fur coats? How many national animal preserves do you have in your country? Are there any animal preserves near your city? What do you think of animals being raised in zoos? Does eco-tourism appeal to you? Why? Do you think zoos do more harm than good? Do you think zoos are necessary to educate people about animals? Have you ever been to a bad zoo? What was it like?
Write some good points and some bad points about zoos in the chart. Good points Bad points
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