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Part One: Obligation

How strict are/were your parents? Were there many things that you had to do? Were there many things that you were not allowed to do?

• Did you have to help with the housework (cooking/cleaning) ?
• Did you have to stay home at night?
• Did you have to come home at a specific time?
• Did you have to eat something you didn't like?
• Did you have to go to extra lessons after school or on weekends?
• Did you have to take care of your younger brother or sister?

Part Two: Advice

1. I'm bored in Vancouver. What should I do?
2. I want to feel younger. What should I do?
3. My best friend's boyfriend/girlfriend just told me that she/he is secretly in love with me. What should I do?
4. There is a student in class who keeps asking me out on dates. I keep saying no, but he keeps asking. What should I do?

Summary:

In the article, “Cramming”, the author focuses on the potential negative effects of all-night studying sessions.  He claims that cramming can be counterproductive, as it may weaken the student’s ability to concentrate during the test.  However, it is difficult to predict the full impact of an all-nighter because the effects differ greatly from person to person.  He also dispels the myth that stimulants help the person to keep a clear head; in fact, they do not.  They only temporarily hide the fact that the person cannot think clearly or focus.  Furthermore, abuse of substances like caffeine and speed can trigger many negative physical or psychological reactions.  Fortunately, the effects of an all-nighter do not generally last long and recovery is quick, provided that the student does not regularly abuse stimulants.  Recognising that all-nighters are not always avoidable, the writer concludes by recommending students use moderation and be careful not to overdo it.

https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1tm2VL4IiVvMCPkTxCTVigEAXPuOGDZ3XuFcPRtjLpS0/edit#

140 Skills Class

Taking too many college courses at once can have potentially serious consequences.

1.  Students can become overwhelmed with the workload, and their GPA can suffer as a result.

2.  Some students can get so stressed that they burn out and are unable to finish their degree.

3.  Other students can be tempted by the use of illegal prescription drugs to help them focus and keep them awake into the night.

4.  Taking more than the average number of courses at the same time can be beneficial for students who want to graduate early.

5.  The pressure of a busy schedule can tempt a student into committing academic fraud, which can lead to expulsion.

6.  Taking on too many responsibilities at work can have similar negative effects.

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HOMEWORK

Read the first chapter from LEAP and answer the five heading questions

Pre-Reading Discussion

How would you define unemployment? What do you think “natural” unemployment is?

Do you believe unemployment is a problem in this country? What about your own country?

Should students be counted as unemployed?

If someone is looking for work but can’t find a job, is he unemployed? If someone is not looking for work and does not have a job, is he unemployed? Is there a difference?

Can unemployment be eliminated? Explain

Reading: Skim the reading quickly and answer these questions:

1. What is the topic?
2. How long is it
3. How many sections are there?
4. List the sections
5. Turn the first two heading into questions

https://docs.google.com/a/canada-english.com/document/d/1Vazcz7214q0WCXz_2U2zOuKB2ZOMHQK_v8wLg2Mvs_g/edit#

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Finish Media 5-1 Part 3


EAP135 Homework

Finish Part B of the Talent document

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Taking too many college courses at once can have potentially serious consequences.

1.  Students can become overwhelmed with the workload, and their GPA can suffer as a result.

2.  Some students can get so stressed that they burn out and are unable to finish their degree.

3.  Other students can be tempted by the use of illegal prescription drugs to help them focus and keep them awake into the night.

4.  Taking more than the average number of courses at the same time can be beneficial for students who want to graduate early.

5.  The pressure of a busy schedule can tempt a student into committing academic fraud, which can lead to expulsion.

6.  Taking on too many responsibilities at work can have similar negative effects.