Click the link below and read the first page of the blog at expats.cz about Kate and Ben. Try not to use your dictionary.
http://www.expats.cz/prague/article/czech-culture/true-tales-of-tefl-romance/ Is the article what you predicted? |
Did you predict the text correctly?
If you did, CONGRATULATIONS!!! If not, better luck next time. B) Read the text again and answer these questions. 1. What does the writer mean, 'you see one another often'? 2. What does 'to morph into' mean? 3. What does the writer mean by 'an abuse of power'? 4. How is the student described in paragraph three? 5. How is the relationship between the student in paragraph three different from paragraph two? 6. How long was Kate teaching her partner while they were dating? 7. How did Kate's school feel? 8. Did Ben socialise with his students outside the class? 9. How did Ben's student and partner feel at the beginning of their relationship? 10. How does Jana Kadlíková describe the guidelines for relationships between teachers and students at her school? |
Now check your answers:
1. What does the writer mean, 'you see one another often'? The writer means the teacher and student often meet. 2. What does to morph into mean? To change into or to become another thing. 3. What does the writer mean by 'an abuse of power'? The writer says the student needs help from the teacher because this is how they will get success in their studies. This teacher uses this power badly. 4. How is the student described in paragraph three? The learner in paragraph three is often educated and employed. 5. How is the relationship between the student in paragraph three different from paragraph two? The adult student often sees the teacher as someone to have a conversation with. A good relationship between the student and the teacher is more important. 6. How long was Kate teaching her partner while they were dating? They were dating for the last three months of his course. 7. How did Kate's school feel? It wasn't a problem for them. 8. Did Ben socialize with his students outside the class? Yes, they would go to the pub. 9. How did Ben's student and partner feel at the beginning of their relationship? She wanted to keep it a secret from her classmates. 10. How does Jana Kadlíková describe the guidelines for relationships between teachers and students at her school? They have no rules in their school about this situation. |
Writing task: choose one of the writing topics below and write a short text.
A) Where did you meet your partner? Tell the story of how you met and any special moments where something unusual or difficult happened. How did it effect you both?
Use the guide below for ideas and structure. Paragraph 1 (introduction) Here is the story of how I met... It's a funny/interesting story. I hope you enjoy reading it. Paragraph 2 It all starts back in...(time/date) Paragraph 3 ... Paragraph 4 ... Paragraph 5 (conclusion) I hope you enjoyed hearing about how my partner and I met. It was an interesting/ funny story for me and one that I will never forget. |
B) Which rules should a workplace have? Give examples of rules for where you work. What happens if someone breaks these rules?
Use the guide below for ideas and structure. Paragraph 1 (introduction) I think all companies should have rules... I will talk about three rules and give an example of why this rule is important to all companies. Paragraph 2 The first rule is... This rule is important because ... Another reason why it is important is... Paragraph 3 The second rule is... Companies should have this rule because ... Another reason why it is important is... Paragraph 4 The third rule is... This rule should be in companies' guidelines because ... Another reason why it is necessary is... Paragraph 5 (conclusion) In conclusion, I think...(write a similar sentence to your introduction) |
C) What is your opinion about relationships in the workplace? Do you know anyone who's had one? Should people be allowed to have intimate relationships at work? Why or why not? Give reasons.
Use the guide below for ideas and structure. Paragraph 1 (introduction) I think... I will give three reasons and give examples for each. Paragraph 2 The first reason is... An example of this is... Another example is... Paragraph 3 The second reason is... An example of this is... Another example is... Paragraph 4 The third reason is... An example of this is... Another example is... Paragraph 5 (conclusion) In conclusion, I think...(write a similar sentence to your introduction) |
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