Sexism, Junk Food, Stonehenge, Dakota Building, and Valentine’s Day
Sexism in Reggaeton
1. TRUE – In spite of the music industry… they [are] primitive and caveman-like.
2. TRUE – Experts, though, say the sexism [is reflected] in society.
3. TRUE – Experts say that… looks and sexuality.
4. FALSE – The reason why… does not follow middle-class norms.
Lexicon
- Origins: Roots
- People who sing or act: Performers
- Agreement: Commitment
- Abilities: Skills
Phonetics
Two words: Contributions, Norms
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Use of English: Rewrite
- Is this school considered a good place to study?
- My brother could ride a bike when he was five.
- Michael is a regular visitor to Italy, where he always spends his holidays.
- Mary said she had listened to that song twice a day.
- Although Mark was very tall, he didn’t play basketball well.
- Susan is having her house painted right now.
Junk Food Makes You Lazy, Not Just Fat
1. TRUE – Although high blood… as you get older.
2. TRUE – A new study finds eating… makes you less motivated.
3. TRUE – A new study finds… makes you less motivated.
4. FALSE – The results… [suggesting people] are lazy is wrong.
Lexicon
- Makes bigger: Increases
- Significant: Remarkable
- Effect: Impact
- Obvious: Apparent
Phonetics
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Fun / / Junk, much, blood
Stonehenge
1. FALSE – Stonehenge became… in 1968.
2. FALSE – Mick Jagger and Keith [Richards were influenced] by the American group The Byrds.
3. TRUE – Hendrix made… Stonehenge festivals.
4. TRUE – The Spinal Tap’s… site for the band.
Lexicon
- Well-known: Famous
- Veneration: Worship
- Happening: Taking place
- Really: In fact
Phonetics
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Use of English: Rewrite
- John told her to leave his office then.
- In spite of the fact that he didn’t study hard…
- My laptop was stolen at the library.
- You had better stop smoking.
- His son is not tall enough to play basketball.
- It may rain tomorrow.
The Dakota Building
Reading
- TRUE – This building… from 1880-84.
- TRUE – The Dakota… single-family houses.
- FALSE – The ex-Beatle… in the building.
- TRUE – Chapman… multiple times.
Lexicon
- Emblematic: Iconic
- Initially: Before
- Famous people: Celebrities
- Possessed: To own
Phonetics
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Iconic
Live
Use of English
The Dakota Building is the most luxurious building in New York.
If Banderas had enough money, he would own an apartment in the Dakota Building.
Lennon was shot in front of the Dakota Building by Chapman.
He said he would go to New York the following summer.
I wish I could remember your name.
He’s been living in the Dakota Building for ten years.
Valentine’s Day
Reading
- TRUE – It is also… you secretly love.
- TRUE – Traditionally… or girlfriends.
- FALSE – Some people… a more unusual gift.
- FALSE – Valentine’s… or get married.
Lexicon
- Nameless: Anonymous
- Enjoyment: Amusement
- Money: Cash
- Make an offer of marriage: Propose
Phonetics
- Custom
- Greeting
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Use of English
- Fito is thought to be a talented musician.
- She asked him if he had played football with his cousin the week before.
- If my girlfriend had not been [there, it] was good, we didn’t enjoy the walk in the woods.
- Jane is the most attractive person I have ever met.
- John is picking her up at the airport tomorrow.