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Dive into the Information Age by examining how different forms of media shape our access to news and entertainment. Engage in thoughtful discussions about job aspirations, considering both the good and bad points of various career paths. This unit encourages critical thinking through listening activities focused on keywords and the nuances of public speaking. Reflect on your future ambitions and how external factors influence them, expanding your understanding of personal and professional choices in a rapidly changing world.
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Unit 11 INFORMATION AGE Adapted from High Impact Edited by Yu Yu-Hua(游玉華) St. John’s & St. Mary’s Institute of Technology
11 Information Age • Reporting information • Opinions • Gerunds and infinitives
Warm up: media • -What forms of media do you use to get news and other information? • - What do you use for entertainment? • radio __________________
Listening: I’m not sure I agree Listening for key words. • X a good use of time
Listening for meaning J J N J N N
Listening for meaning • Bad points -have to move -New York is expensive -can’t see each other
What do you think? Do you think Jordan wants Laura to accept the job? How do you know?
Conversation building • A: What kind of job would you really like to have? • B: I’d like to be ______________! • A: WHY? • B: Well, for ONE thing, you __________! • A: But, you know, MAYBE there’s a BAD point… • B: _______________________________!
Noticing • 1 even though you don’t like public speaking • 2 even though it’s hard to make a l living • 3. Even though you don’t like schools • 4. Even though you’re not good with money
Try it Complete this sentence about your future. Even though ______________ _____________________________________________________________________