Thursday, January 29, 2015

130 Weekend HOMEWORK

Write one sentence giving three reasons why people get tattoos.

Write one paragraph on the following topic:

Why do we follow fashion trends? You are free to focus on one specific style or fashion item, or you can write about fashion in general.


EAP135

http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/17/health/adderall-college-students/

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

130 HOMEWORK

Intensifying 130 Part E
Write 10 sentences using adverb/adjective collocations from Parts C and D

Monday, January 26, 2015

Friday, January 23, 2015

130 Weekend HOMEWORK

Writing 10-1 Definitions Exercise 2 - Define the term "good job" in 100-200 words.

Use of English 10-7 Success Part 3

Enjoy yourself!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

130 HOMEWORK

Finish Use of English 10-3 Parts 2 and 3

and

Finish the definition of a "good parent"

Monday, January 19, 2015

130 HOMEWORK

Media 10-1 Amy Chua: follow the link and read the article from the Wallstreet Journal and be ready to discuss the questions with a partner in class tomorrow

https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1PDZQqgeqHAfNgK34Sn-fS7yB9YDdHz97M6-hxk7KUWQ/edit

Thursday, January 15, 2015

To explore the topic of hoarding, work with a partner and find the answers to the following questions on the Mayo Clinic's site.
  • How does the Mayo Clinic define hoarding? Definition
  • Why do hoarders feel it is important to keep things? Symptoms
  • How are hoarders considered different than collectors? Symptoms
  • What are the five risk factors for hoarding? Risk Factors
  • What are possible negative effects of hoarding? Complications
  • What are the two most common kinds of treatment for hoarding? Treatment

Monday, January 12, 2015

Match the following sentences with one of the eight words

1.  Carmen always goes to bed before 11pm.

2.  James Martin is a multi-millionaire, but he lives in a van.

3.  You are not supposed to say the word “MacBeth” in a theatre.

4.  Det. Lutz was so focused on solving the crime that he could not think about anything else.

5.  I nearly bought a bottle of champagne even though I knew I couldn't afford it.

6.  Some people talk more softly than others.

7.  When he's nervous, my father always straightens his tie.

8.  Felicity has to brush her hair every few minutes, the same number of brush strokes on either side.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

130 Presentation Schedule (Chosen at Random)

Monday:

1. Lara
2. Leon
3. Yuko
4. Moonyi
5. Rawan

Tuesday:

1. Ali
2. Vivi
3. Nawaf
4. Lisa
5. Jiyoung

Friday, January 9, 2015

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Most the modern technological devices meant to make our lives more convenient actually make our lives more complicated.

Thursday, January 8, 2015


  1. Who was Alan Turing?
  2. What was the Turing Machine?
  3. What was the Turing Test?
  4. What was Turing’s most important contribution during WW2?
  5. What crime was he convicted of after the war?
  6. How was he reported to have died?

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

130 SMRT HOMEWORK

Speaking test

Use of English 8-3 Future Exercise #2 Part 1



PM Speaking and Listening

1. Where is the Trinh family from? How did they come to Canada?

2. What did the mother of the Trinh family want from her daughters?

3. What are three reasons mentioned to explain why daughters of immigrants earn more money?
130

Find the following phrases from the text on the robot industry in Japan.  Working with a partner, decide if these expressions are literal or figurative, and then paraphrase them.

1. roll out a new robotic invention

2. from the dazzling to the horrifying

3. music to the ears of many government officials

4. cultural crushes

5. blur the lines between

6. whip up pancakes

7. gathering dust

8. nosedive

Monday, January 5, 2015

130 SMRT HOMEWORK

Finish Future Ex. 1 and think of a topic for your presentation
Listening:

  1. What two cultures are being blended?
  2. What was the easiest part of the wedding for them? Why?
  3. How did they blend their cultures
    1. in terms of food
    2. in the wedding ceremony
  4. Why was it important for them to blend the cultures at their wedding?