Our Christmas Decoration

Thanks for all of you who contributed in our class decoration. It is lovely because of your efforts. Great teamwork folks!

Tuesday's assignment

                                                          Myth or fact

The idea that cold weather causes a cold or flu is a common myth. Many people believe it, but it is not in fact true. Write a short email to a friend or a family member telling him/her other examples of common beliefs about health that have been proven to be untrue.

Ask one of your peers to check your writing before publishing.

December Field Trips

Friday Dec 2: Field Trip to CBC Sounds of the Season Donation Drive

Check out last year's fun!

It's time again for one of our favourite year-end trips. Bring a merry heart and a tin of canned food to donate to CBC's studios downtown. Those going from Don Mills Station are welcome to grab this map. You may arrive there at any time (see the schedule), but let's not miss taking a group photo there at 10:30 a.m.

Mon Dec 12: Field Trip to Amadeus Choir Concert at Roy Thompson Hall

Discuss which rules are similar or dissimilar to those from another country that you have lived in.

You don't want to miss our annual year-end free concert with reserved seating for MicroSkills. Please do not arrive any later than 11:30 or you will be with the crowds standing in line. Those going from Don Mills Station are welcome to grab this map.
Please note that the concerts are suitable for children aged 6 years and up.
Day of the concert:
 The concert begins at noon, lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
 When you arrive, please check in with an usher. The ushers will seat your group.
 Please arrange to have lunch prior to arrival or after departure. Please note that food, beverages and gum are not permitted in Roy Thomson Hall.
 Concert etiquette serves to provide the best possible listening environment for you, your fellow audience members and the performers on stage. Your group’s consideration for fellow patrons and performers will ensure everyone’s full enjoyment of the live performance. Please observe proper concert etiquette throughout. Patrons may be asked to leave the auditorium if they are disturbing others.
 Cameras, cell phones and video games are not permitted in the auditorium.Please note that the concerts are suitable for children aged 6 years and up.Day of the concert: The concert begins at noon, lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. When you arrive, please check in with an usher. The ushers will seat your group. Please arrange to have lunch prior to arrival or after departure. Please note that food, beverages and gum are not permitted in Roy Thomson Hall. Concert etiquette serves to provide the best possible listening environment for you, your fellow audience members and the performers on stage. Your group’s consideration for fellow patrons and performers will ensure everyone’s full enjoyment of the live performance. Please observe proper concert etiquette throughout. Patrons may be asked to leave the auditorium if they are disturbing others. Cameras, cell phones and video games are not permitted in the auditorium.

Friday's field trip

Meet @ 11 @ the Sheraton Toronto for a quick tour, followed by eaton centre mall for a window-shopping spree!!

Wednesday's assignment

Let's do the follow-up activity. Click on that link and role-play this dialogue with one of your peers.

Friends: Cocktail, Gala, Potluck - cheatsheet!

CLB 6 L: Listen and respond to a friend’s reason for cancelling a dinner date.

A: So, we’ll be seeing you at this Friday’s cocktail party? B: Oh, I didn’t tell you. We cancelled. A: That’s a surprise. How come? B: We didn’t know earlier, but the Jameses are going. A: And how’s that a problem? B: They just seem so snobbish, always trying to keep up appearances. A: Maybe they’re just nouveau riche and trying to adjust. B: I don’t know. They’re too much like FOBs, and they talk funny. A: Look who’s snobbish here. B: Hey, whose side are you on? A: Maybe we could reach out to them and see if we could help them become more socially integrated. B: Whatever! We just can’t stand elitists and hypocrites!

A: Let’s wrap up the conversation at the Strachans’ annual white-tie gala ok? B: Sorry, but we’ve decided to decline the invite. A: You didn’t! Really? B: We just didn’t want to have to talk to the Buchanans. A: Seriously? What seems to be the problem? B: They’re kind of standoffish in my book. A: I wouldn’t be so quick to judge. It is not hard to commit a faux pas of formal etiquette in a new country. B: I’d say so, in their case! A: Ooh, look who’s all about high culture now? B: Are you mocking me now? A: Why don’t you be nice for a change? B: Look who’s trying to be a saint!

A: You’ll be at the charity potluck this evening, won’t you? B: I don’t think so. We turned down the invitation. A: What? You didn’t. B: We had no choice once we found out that the Mendezes would be there. A: What’s your beef with them? B: They’re all about keeping up with the Joneses. A: Maybe they’re just trying to fit in. B: It’s obvious they’re splurging bigtime on bling in order to impress others. A: When did you become so cultured all of a sudden? B: Hey, I resent that! I was just being honest. A: People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. B: Nice of you. A friend in need is a friend, indeed!

Monday's assignment

Good morning all,

Listen to this talk and answer the following questions:

1. Why did the presenter mention “My fair lady”?
2. What is the percentage of youth the speaker has mentioned? How many text they send? How often?
3. What are the ten advice the speaker mentioned to have a great conversation?
4. Now, complete the table and add as many words or phrases that you have learned from the talk.

Word/phrase	Meaning	Sentence
Compromise
Competence
Pontificate
Pushback
Pundits
Conservative
Liberal
Go with the flow
Brag about
Promotion
Condescending
Rephrasing
Miniskirt