American 3 - New Edition
American 3 - New Edition
American 3 - New Edition
Adults Book
Level 3
First Edition
2021
ACCOMPLISH Idiomas
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Generation
Gap
What Is a Generation Gap?
A generation gap refers to the chasm that separates the beliefs and behaviors belonging
to members of two different generations. More specifically, a generation gap can be used
to describe the differences in thoughts, actions, and tastes exhibited by members of
younger generations versus older ones.
The differences may be in politics, values, and pop culture and other areas. While
generation gaps have been prevalent throughout all periods of history, the breadth of
differences of these gaps has widened in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Key Takeaways
A generation gap is defined as the different thoughts and worldviews held by different
generational cohorts.
The generation gap between individuals can be used to explain differences in the
worldviews and actions observed among those of different age groups.
The current living generations are the Greatest Generation, the silent generation, baby
boomers, Generation X, millennials, and Generation Z.
Businesses often aim to understand the different characteristics of each generation to
better create and market their products and services.
Employers seek to reduce the generational gap within the workplace by employing a
variety of techniques.
Debating
DO YOU KNOW?
... if somebody asked you to try a very exotic kind of food and it would be very
impolite to refuse?
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Healthy
Brain
5 tips to keep your brain healthy
Changes to your body and brain are normal as you age. However, there are some things
you can do to help slow any decline in memory and lower your risk of developing
Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Here are five things I recommend in order of
importance:
1. Exercise regularly.
The first thing I tell my patients is to keep exercising. Exercise has many known benefits,
and it appears that regular physical activity benefits the brain.
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Healthy
Brain
Getting the idea!
1. Discuss the words in bold and make at least 2 questions using them.
After, practice these questions with a friend.
2. Do you put these activies suggested in the text into practice? How often?
3. What do you usually do to keep your mind healthy? Does it really help?
Role Play
Number of students: 2
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DIFFERENT
CULTURES
Commonality of humankind
Differences between people within any given nation or culture are much greater
than differences between groups. Education, social standing, religion, personality,
belief structure, past experience, affection shown in the home, and a myriad of
other factors will affect human behavior and culture.
Sure there are differences in approach as to what is considered polite and
appropriate behavior both on and off the job. In some cultures "yes" means, "I
hear you" more than "I agree." Length of pleasantries and greetings before
getting down to business; level of tolerance for being around someone speaking a
foreign (not-understood) language; politeness measured in terms of gallantry or
etiquette (e.g., standing up for a woman who approaches a table, yielding a seat
on the bus to an older person, etc.); and manner of expected dress are all
examples of possible cultural differences and traditions.
In México it is customary for the arriving person to greet the others. For instance,
someone who walks into a group of persons eating would say provecho (enjoy
your meal). In Chile, women often greet both other women and men with a kiss on
the cheek. In Russia women often walk arm in arm with their female friends.
Paying attention to customs and cultural differences can give someone outside
that culture a better chance of assimilation or acceptance. Ignoring these can get
an unsuspecting person into trouble.
There are cultural and ideological differences and it is good to have an
understanding about a culture's customs and ways. Aaron Pun, a Canadian
ODCnet correspondent, wrote: "In studying cross cultural differences, we are not
looking at individuals but a comparison of one ethnic group against others.
Hence, we are comparing two bell curves and generalization cannot be avoided."
Another correspondent explained the human need to categorize. True and true,
but the danger comes when we act on some of these generalizations, especially
when they are based on faulty observation. Acting on generalizations about such
matters as eye contact, personal space, touch, and interest in participation can
have serious negative consequences.
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Research.
It's time to get to know new cultures!
Debating time.
1 What are some things that define a culture? For example, music,
language, etc.
4 When people from other countries think about your culture, what do they
to someone?
6 What has surprised you when you've met people from other countries?
7 Have you looked at Internet pages from a different culture? If so, how
13 If you could change one thing about your culture, what would it be?
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SELF LOVE
WHAT IS SELF-LOVE?
Before a person is able to practice it, first we need to understand what it means.
Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support
our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. Self-love means having a high regard
for your own well-being and happiness. Self-love means taking care of your own
needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others. Self-love means not
settling for less than you deserve.
Self-love can mean something different for each person because we all have many
different ways to take care of ourselves. Figuring out what self-love looks like for you
as an individual is an important part of your mental health.
What does self-love mean to you?
For starters, it can mean: talking to and about yourself with love. Prioritizing yourself.
Giving yourself a break from self-judgement. Trusting yourself. Being true to yourself.
Being nice to yourself. Setting healthy boundaries. Forgiving yourself when you aren’t
being true or nice to yourself.
For many people, self-love is another way to say self-care. To practice self-care, we
often need to go back to the basics and
Listen to our bodies
Take breaks from work and move/stretch.
Put the phone down and connect to yourself or others, or do something creative.
Eating healthily, but sometimes indulge in your favorite foods.
Self-love means accepting yourself as you are in this very moment for everything that
you are. It means accepting your emotions for what they are and putting your
physical, emotional and mental well-being first.
How and Why to Practice Self Love
So now we know that self-love motivates you to make healthy choices in life. When
you hold yourself in high esteem, you're more likely to choose things that nurture your
well-being and serve you well. These things may be in the form of eating healthy,
exercising or having healthy relationships.
Ways to practice self-love include:
Becoming mindful. People who have more self-love tend to know what they think,
feel, and want.
Taking actions based on need rather than want. By staying focused on what you
need, you turn away from automatic behavior patterns that get you into trouble,
keep you stuck in the past, and lessen self-love.
Practicing good self-care. You will love yourself more when you take better care
of your basic needs. People high in self-love nourish themselves daily through
healthy activities, like sound nutrition, exercise, proper sleep, intimacy and healthy
social interactions.
Making room for healthy habits. Start truly caring for yourself by mirroring that in
what you eat, how you exercise, and what you spend time doing. Do stuff, not to
“get it done” or because you “have to,” but because you care about you.
Finally, to practice self-love, start by being kind, patient, gentle and compassionate to
yourself, the way you would with someone else that you care about.
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Speech
Write a speech about self-love
and present it to the class.
Debate
Debating Time
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PREPARING
YOURSELF
for the future and the challenges ahead
GETTING READY
As a high school student, you may be evaluating which college you would like to attend after
you graduate. While making a decision about where to go is vital to how your college
experience will play out, there are many things that you can be doing to prepare for college in
the meantime. Developing good habits in high school will lead to good habits in college, and
while a college degree is something that pays off, being properly equipped to handle
university-level classes prior to entering college will contribute largely to the enjoyment you
receive while studying at a university. Below are valuable tips to help high school students
prepare for college.
Discipline yourself
Once you get to college, the temptation to slack may be hard to resist. Don’t make the
mistake of skipping too many classes or neglecting your study time. It can be very easy to fall
behind. Make it a habit to attend every class – even when you don’t feel like it – and adhere to
your study schedule if you want to do well in college. If you miss several classes in a semester,
you will miss out on valuable class material and may not complete the semester successfully.
Be responsible
While class attendance is mandatory in high school, one of the perks of college is that you get
to choose whether or not you go to class. Many students take advantage of this and skip
classes unnecessarily. Regardless of what some may say, attending classes is vital to your
success, since lectures and class activities are where you will get most of the content that
shows up on your exams. High school is the perfect time to get in the habit of regularly
attending class and learning what it means to be disciplined.
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PRACTICE
TIME
.
Did you make friends in school that you still keep in touch?
Where did you go to kindergarten?
Where did you go to elementary school?
Where did you go to junior high school?
Where did you go to high school?
Did you go to college or university?
?
Where did you go?
What did you study?
How many years did you go?
Did you work while you went there?
Did you enjoy going to elementary school?
Does your country have middle schools?
!
What is the age that children begin school?
How old are students they when they graduate?
Did you go to a good high school?
What do you remember about your teachers?
Who was your favorite teacher?
What teacher impressed you the most?
Do you still stay in touch with your teachers?
,
Did you have any teachers you didn't like?
How many students were in your high school?
Describe the students who attended your high school.
Did they have a good influence on you?
What subjects were you good at?
What subjects were you bad at?
Did you study a foreign language in school?
Was it taught well?
Do you know anyone who attended a private school?
Do private schools offer higher quality education or
are they just prestigious?
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Understanding
Equality
What is equality?
Equality is about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of
It is also the belief that no one should have poorer life chances because of the way they
were born, where they come from, what they believe, or whether they have a disability.
Equality recognises that historically certain groups of people with protected characteristics
such as race, disability, sex and sexual orientation have experienced discrimination.
The development of Britain’s anti-discrimination laws took place around the 1970s, aiming to
tackle unfair discrimination towards some groups of people in education, employment and
For example, the Sex Discrimination Act was introduced in 1975 to stop discrimination due to
a person’s sex. Sex discrimination frequently occurred in the past, particularly in the
characteristics.
Any individual who believes that they have been discriminated against, harassed or
victimised as defined by the Equality Act 2010 can take a claim to a tribunal or court. Legal
action would normally be started within six months of the unlawful act.
To meet the needs of disabled people, the Equality Act 2010 states that reasonable
adjustments can be made for disabled people, and that it is not unlawful discrimination to
treat disabled people more favourably than non-disabled people because of their disability.
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Debating Time
Do you have equal rights?
Which countries have championed equal rights or are good examples of how
What do you think of the saying that “all men are born equal but some are
Do you think one day everyone around the world will have equal rights?
What examples can you think of to show that our world is the most unequal
place imaginable?
Do politician and the rich and famous have more rights than we do?
How would the world be different if everyone on the planet enjoyed the
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Movies and
Humans
The Movie Industry
The cinema as a cultural institution has been studied by academic researchers in the arts
and humanities. At present, cultural media studies are the home to the aesthetics and critical
analysis of film, film history and other branches of film scholarship. Probably less known to
most is that research psychologists working in social and life science labs have also
contributed to the study of the medium. They have examined the particular experience that
motion pictures provide to the film audience and the mechanisms that explain the
perception and comprehension of film, and how movies move viewers and to what effects.
This article reviews achievements in psychological research of the film since its earliest
beginnings in the 1910s. A leading issue in the research has been whether understanding films
is a bottom-up process, or a top-down one. A bottom-up explanation likens film-viewing to
highly automated detection of stimulus features physically given in the supply of images; a
top-down one to the construction of scenes from very incomplete information using mental
schemata. Early film psychologists tried to pinpoint critical features of simple visual stimuli
responsible for the perception of smooth movement. The riddle of apparent motion has not
yet been solved up to now. Gestalt psychologists were the first to point at the role of mental
structures in seeing smooth movement, using simple visual forms and displays. Bottom-up
and top-down approaches to the comprehension of film fought for priority from the 60s
onwards and became integrated at the end of the century. Gibson’s concept of direct
perception led to the identification of low-level film-stylistic cues that are used in
mainstream film production, and support film viewers in highly automated seamless
perception of film scenes. Hochberg’s argument for the indispensability of mental schemata,
too, accounted for the smooth cognitive construction of portrayed action and scenes. Since
the 90s, cognitive analyses of narration in film by film scholars from the humanities have
revolutionised accounts of the comprehension of movies. They informed computational
content analyses that link low-level film features with meaningful units of film-story-telling.
After a century of research, some perceptual and cognitive mechanisms that support our
interaction with events in the real world have been uncovered. Today, the film experience at
large has reappeared on the agenda. An integration of top-down and bottom-up mechanisms
is sought in explaining the remarkable intensity of the film experience. Advances are now
being made in grasping what it is like to enjoy movies, by describing the absorbing and
moving qualities of the experience. As an example, a current account of film viewers'
emotional experience is presented. Further advances in our understanding of the film
experience and its underlying mechanisms can be expected if film psychologists team up
with cognitive film studies, computer vision and the neurosciences. This collaboration is also
expected to allow for research into mainstream and other genres as forms of art.
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Questions Unit 05
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PewDiePie
110M subscribers
Felix Kjellberg is the UK-based Swedish gamer who’s been running this
and number of subscribers and has reigned YouTube for a while now,
even if he’s fought for this spot with other famous YouTubers, notably
Mr. Beast
65.2M subscribers
his viral challenges, like eating the world’s largest slice of pizza, and his
charity stunts, like giving away $1M dollars with only 1 minute to spend
videos!
Whinderssonnunes
42.7M subscribers
Brazilian singer and comedian with a fierce sense of humor. He’s been
uploading different sorts of comedic content since he was 15: songs, travel
IF YOU
COULD key-words
Look up for the words
2. Do you think it is too much hard to make money with Youtube videos?
3. Can you think of a topic for a channel no one has ever thought about?
Instagram
1. How often do you post pictures on Instagram?
ROLE PLAY
the class!
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Readin g
How pets can help.
Any pet can improve your health
While it’s true that people with pets often experience greater health benefits than those
without, a pet doesn’t necessarily have to be a dog or a cat. A rabbit could be ideal if
you’re allergic to other animals or have limited space but still want a furry friend to
snuggle with. Birds can encourage social interaction and help keep your mind sharp if
you’re an older adult. Snakes, lizards, and other reptiles can make for exotic
companions. Even watching fish in an aquarium can help reduce muscle tension and
lower your pulse rate.
Studies have shown that:
Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets.
People with pets have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those
without pets. One study even found that when people with borderline hypertension
adopted dogs from a shelter, their blood pressure declined significantly within five
months.
Playing with a dog, cat, or other pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine,
which calm and relax.
Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels (indicators of heart disease)
than those without pets.
Heart attack patients with pets survive longer than those without.
Pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer visits to their doctors than those
without pets.
One of the reasons for these therapeutic effects is that pets fulfill the basic human need
for touch. Even hardened criminals in prison show long-term changes in their behavior
after interacting with pets, many of them experiencing mutual affection for the first time.
Stroking, hugging, or otherwise touching a loving animal can rapidly calm and soothe
you when you’re stressed or anxious. The companionship of a pet can also ease
loneliness, and most dogs are a great stimulus for healthy exercise, which can
substantially boost your mood and ease depression.
1. Discuss the words in bold. Every student should say at least one sentence by using
the new words.
2. Discuss about the importance of animals for humans and share the experiences
you might have.
Exploring Vocabulary
Grammar point
Quantity > Opinion > Size > Age > Shape > Color > Proper adjective > Purpose or qualifier
I love that really big old green antique car that always parked at the end of the street.
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Pets & Teacher's
Guide
Humans
Teacher's Guide
A. Students must repeat the sentences in unison.
1. I love that beautiful old big green antique car / jewel / necklace
2. My sister has a big beutiful tan and white bulldog / Pitbull / Chihuahua
3. A wonderful old Italian clock. / church / book
4. A big square blue box. / table / coffee table
5. A disgusting pink plastic ornament. / accessory / jacket
6. Some slim new French trousers. / Italian / English
7. An amazing new American movie. / documentary /
8. I bought a pair of black leather shoes. / boots / jeans
9. We live in the big green, white and red house at the end of the street. / corner / way.
10. My friend lost a red, black and white watch. / jacket / pair of sneakers.
C. Each student should choose 3 objects and define their characteristics by using the
adjectives in order.
For example: "Oh, there is an amazing, old, colorful painting in my living room..."
D. Answer Key
A: Answers: A – large and white B – large white F: Answers: A – little blue, green and white B – interesting
B: Answer: C new, old and antique C – incredible, huge, brand-new Italian
C: Answer: A
G: Answers: A – nice new red rain B – three nice big new
D: Answer: B
polka-dotted squirting C – little old round red
E: Answer: A
Readin g
In the battle of billionaires with rocket companies, Jeff Bezos will finally beat Elon Musk.
Mr. Bezos, the founder of Amazon, said on Monday that he would take a trip to space
next month when Blue Origin, the rocket company he founded more than two decades
ago, conducts its first human spaceflight.
“Ever since I was five years old, I’ve dreamed of traveling to space,” Mr. Bezos, 57, said on
Instagram. He said his brother Mark would join him on the flight, allowing him to
embark on “the greatest adventure, with my best friend.”
Mr. Bezos made the announcement in the middle of a busy year for human spaceflight.
Blue Origin’s biggest competitors in private rocketry, SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, have
both announced a number of trips to carry a variety of individuals on launches or flights
high above the planet, but neither as yet plans a passenger of such a high profile.
Mr. Bezos predicted that he would be a new man after his journey to space: “It changes
your relationship with this planet, with humanity,” he said. “It’s one earth. I want to go on
this flight because it’s the thing I’ve wanted to do all my life.”
1. What do you think of the idea of travelling to space? Would you go?
2. How much do you know about the universe in your opinion?
3. What is a parallel universe? Do you think another you lives in one?
4. What images spring to mind when you hear the word ‘universe’?
5. Einstein said: "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and
I'm not sure about the universe." What does he mean? Do you agree?
6. Do you think McDonalds and Starbucks will be in the outer regions of the
universe one day?
7. Aldous Huxley said: "There is only one corner of the universe you can be
certain of improving, and that's your own self." Do you agree?
Grammar point
Put in practice!
Describe the city or cummunity you live using at least 6 adjectives.
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Teacher's
Guide
Teacher's Guide
A. Students must repeat the sentences replacing the adjectives.
1. Teacher: Our house color is a kind of yellow.
2. Student: We live in a yellowish house.
Answer Key
A. A - inventive B – curious C – prolific
B. A – smelly B – chilly C – wide G. A – lifelike, lifeless B – powerful C – friendly
C. A – interesting B – amazing C – annoying H. A – costly B – warlike C – monthly
D. A – escaped, escaping B – improved, I. A – poisonous B – courteous C – mysterious
improving C – damaged, damaging J. A – athletic B – photographic C – scientific
E. A – funniest B – incorrectly C – bluest
F. A – magical B – foolish C – ladylike
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Manga and Anime
are perhaps Japan's biggest cultural export – and they make up one
of the most recognizable art styles on the planet. Since the nineties, when everyone in the
western world was suddenly talking about Pokémon, Digimon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Dragon Ball Z,
anime has become something of a household term. Something completely associated with
Japan and something that has become one of the biggest cultural trends among children and
young adults ever since. Yet, the world of Japanese anime is a lot more varied and complex
than we in the west might realize. 'Anime' only in the west refers to Japanese animation as a
whole. In Japanese culture, anime is actually a term for any mass-produced animation,
Japanese or non-Japanese. And, importantly, in Japan, anime is not just culture for kids.
Rather, anime series like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Attack on Titan, Death Note, and Cowboy
Bebop were all hugely successful amongst adults too.
Indeed, many of these series were actually intended for adults – developing complex themes
and plotlines and presenting three-dimensional and realistic characters. This is the beauty of
anime. It can range from the shoujo anime shows such as the 'magical girl' series like
Cardcaptor Sakura to the poetic and haunting anime movies like Spirited Away and Princess
Mononoke.
2. Discuss the meaning of the words in bold and then write a paragraph using the them as
inspiration.
1. Are you a fond of animes? How many examples can you think of?
2. Were the animes part of your life/childhood?
3. If you could meet a Japanese or Oriental celebrity, who would it be and why?
4. How much do you know about the Japanese culture?
5. Do you enjoy Japanese food?
6. Would you like to live in Japan? Why or why not?
7. What is your favorite thing about Japanese culture?
8. Do you know the meaning of the name 'Japan'?
Acting Time
Going on an exchange program to Japan with your best friend is your biggest dream!
Unofrtunately he doesn't seem to be so interested. Try to convince him/her to go with you.
Grammar point
Explore more!
Build at least 3 phrasal verbs with the verbs below:
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Teacher's
Guide
Teacher's Guide
1. Be sure to put on a life jacket before getting into the boat. / oxygen diving
2. We left out the trash for pickup. / old furniture
3. It’s time to get on the plane. / road
4. What will she think up next? / this time / now
5. I’m having some trouble working out the solution to this equation. / problem / issue
6. We’re going to have to put off our vacation until next year. / next month / next semester
7. Stand up when speaking in class, please. / public / front of the audience
8. We’ll have to wake up early if we want breakfast. / to get it done / take the first bus
9. Take off your shoes before you walk on the carpet. / rug / floor
10. My dog likes to break out of his kennel to chase squirrels. / cats
B. Students have to say a Phrasal Verb with the prepositions suggested and then say a
sentence.
Answer Key:
Exercise 1
look down on / get on with / hand in / put off / ran into / showing off / give in / drop in / come
across / show up / lift up / blown over / took off / get into
Exercise 2
1. Can you come up with a better idea? 6. Where did you grow up?
2. She pointed out that the shops would 7. I’d love to set up my own business.
already be closed. 8. I really want to get out of this office and
3. I wish I hadn’t taken on so much work! go for a walk.
4. I went out for dinner with my husband last 9. As I arrived, he came out of the door.
night. 10. She picked up some dinner on the way
5. He came into the kitchen and made some home.
tea.
Readin g
We're all different – because of who we are, where we come from, what we believe in, and
how we live our lives. But we all have value as human beings.
And, with the right approach, our differences can improve our experience at work, and
enhance what we can achieve together.
To do this, we need to create environments in which everyone feels welcomed, fairly treated,
and fully supported to do their best. In short, it's about prioritizing mutual respect. Respect is
the foundation of humane and ethical behavior, and mutual respect underpins good
relationships. To have respect for a person involves a fundamental belief in their right to exist,
to be heard, and to have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Respect doesn't mean ignoring people's differences, or simply tolerating them. Rather, it
involves recognizing differences, understanding their significance, and responding with
interest, politeness and care.
Mutual respect is also based on a shared belief in the benefits of diversity – the variety of
backgrounds, abilities and viewpoints within your team.
But it also means looking beyond differences. With mutual respect, you avoid labeling people
in unhelpful ways. Instead, you celebrate the unique things that each of us brings – and
capitalize on all that we have in common.
How to live a healthy life? Write in order of importance and explain your choices.
Discuss your decisions with your classmates.
Grammar point
Adverbs of Frequency
These simple rules for adverbs of frequency will help you to use them correctly:
Explore more!
Share your routine with your class using some Adverbs of Frequency.
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Teacher's
Guide
Teacher's Guide
B. Students have to say 3 questions using 'How often' and ask them to the group.
Readin g
Speaking More Than One Language Could Prevent Alzheimer's
Scientists have found that bilingual seniors are better at skills that can fade with age than
their monolingual peers.
Not so long ago bilingualism was thought to be bad for your brain. But it looks more and
more like speaking more than one language could help save you from Alzheimer's disease.
The latest evidence from the bilingualism-is-good-for-you crew comes from Brian Gold, a
neuroscientist at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington.
To test the idea, he had older people who grew up bilingual do an attention-switching task,
a skill that typically fades with age.
Earlier research has found that people bilingual since childhood are better at the high-order
thinking called executive function as they age.
Gold found that his bilingual seniors were better at the task, which had them quickly sorting
colors and shapes, than their monolingual peers. He then added an extra dimension by
sticking the people's heads in scanners to see what was happening inside their brains. The
brains of the monolingual seniors were working harder to complete the task, while the
bilingual seniors' brains were much more efficient, more like those of young adults.
Neuroscientists think that having more reserve brain power helps compensate for age-related
declines in thinking and memory, and may help protect against the losses caused by
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Debating Time
Grammar point
Compound Adjectives
Active Learner!
Describe three monuments from your city, state or country using Compound Adjectives.
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Teacher's
Guide
Teacher's Guide
Readin g
Benefits of dancing
Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes
and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits
including:
improved condition of your heart and lungs
increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness
increased aerobic fitness
improved muscle tone and strength
weight management
stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
better coordination, agility and flexibility
improved balance and spatial awareness
increased physical confidence
improved mental functioning
improved general and psychological wellbeing
greater self-confidence and self-esteem
better social skills.
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What comes to your mind?
Grammar point
Forming comparative adjectives
As well as serving as modifying words like beautiful and big, adjectives are also used for
indicating the position on a scale of comparison. The lowest point on the scale is known as
the positive form, the middle point is known as the comparative form, and the highest
point is known as the superlative form. Here is an example:
When two objects or persons are being compared, the comparative form of the adjective is
used. The comparative adjective can be formed in two ways:
1. Adding –er to the positive form of the adjective.
2. Adding the word more before the adjective.
For example:
1. My essay is longer than yours.
2. She is more beautiful than her sister.
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Benefits of
Dancing
Readin g
Teacher's Guide
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Preparing for
the future
Readin g
Every decision you make today impacts your life tomorrow
For some people, preparing for the future means planning for different stages of their lives. For others,
it means being ready to handle something unexpected. No matter what being prepared for the future
means to you, there are several steps you can take to boost your confidence that you’ll be ready.
Have a vision. Think about what’s important to you and where you want to end up.
Set some goals. Break your plan into attainable goals to help you make progress.
Ask for advice. Talking to a financial expert can help you build your roadmap.
One of the first and most important things to achieve your plans is
to identify what you want to accomplish
Acting Time
Your friend is always spending money and time without thinking about the future.
Try to give him/her some advice.
Grammar point
Forming comparative adjectives
Superlatives
The superlative is used to say what thing or person has the most of a particular quality
within a group or of its kind. The superlative can be formed in two ways:
1. Adding –est to the Positive form of the adjective.
2. Adding the word most before the adjective.
For example:
1. This is the most beautiful dress I have ever seen.
2. The biggest table in the room.
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accomplish idiomas
Does sport have the power to change the world?
Sport has the power to inspire, unite people from diverse backgrounds and create
hope. It’s so much more than just a game. It can be a tool for transformation.
Countless individuals have felt the life-changing impact of organised sport. Benefits
include improved mental and emotional health, confidence, a sense of empowerment,
connection and community. Imagine if the positive change experienced by one child
could be magnified to an entire community. Do you think it’s possible? We do.
"I think sport is an invaluable tool. It provides so many benefits – improving physical
health benefits, development of social skills, fine and gross motor requirements, and
cognition. It helps us to understand and respect rules and opposition … the list goes on.
So many of the skills we acquire in sport can translate to attributes that create strong
communities.
The power of compassion, being humble in defeat as well as celebrating victory. All of
these are so important to learn. Sport teaches hard work while also being fun and
engaging. Sport has the ability to empower an individual and expose
them to incredible life lessons.
Sport really does have the power to change the world positively."
1. Do you think famous athletes are too paid too much money for their work?
2. Would you practice a very extreme sport such as bungee jumping or parachuting?
3. What is the importance of practicing sports for a society?
4. What sports are you good at?
5. What do you think the top five most watched sports are in the world?
6. Which sport would you not let your child play? Why?
7. How are sports beneficial to you?
8. Are you a good soccer player? Basketball player? Baseball player?
Expressions
1. The teacher discussed all the relevant topics from the final test. (covered all the bases)
4. Athletes must keep the momentum going during the match. (keep the energy)
7. After her maternity leave she is back to work. (back in the game).
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