Writing a review B1

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 4

Writing

Today's lesson

- CHECKING IN

- VOCABULARY - WARM UP

- WRITING A REVIEW

- VERIFYING EACH OTHER'S WORK

How are you feeling this lesson?

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Dilemma

After your studies, you have the chance to take a well-paying job with financial security, but it doesn’t fully align with your passion. At the same time, you could start your own business and follow your passion, but this comes with a lot of risks, and you’re unsure if you’ll earn enough money.

What would you choose and why? 

What does the following word mean? 

'TO WITHDRAW'

1. Herziening
2. Verdwijnen
3. Terugtrekken
4. Weggaan

What does the following mean:

'TO REGAIN'

1. Herstart
2. Herwonnen
3. Herenigd
4. Hersteld

What does the following mean? 

'EXTENSIVE'

1. Uitstrekken
2. Verlengd
3. Uitgebreid
4. Uitbouwen

Living in a new country

Although living in another country can be an ___________________ adventure

1. Excited
2. Exciting
3. Pleasure
4. Thrilled

It sometimes proves ___________________ a difficult experience.

1. Of being
2. Have been
3. To be
4. Be

Many things are new and different – not only the language and culture but also___________________ things like where to buy stamps or when banks are open. 

1. Everyday
2. Daily
3. Average
4. Regular

For a person who is used _______ in control of their world

1. Been
2. To being
3. To be
4. Being

 These new experiences can make

them feel helpless, ______________ and frustrated.

1. Confusing
2. Confused
3. Confusion
4. Confuse

Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain ________________

1. Steps
2. Times
3. Eras
4. Stages

before they feel at home in their new ___________________. 

1. Surroundings
2. Settings
3. Atmospheres
4. Situations

The first few weeks after arrival in another country is full of positive feelings and excitement. Then _____________ sets in and can make you feel angry and impatient. 

1. Life
2. Certainty
3. Reality
4. Truth

Some people __________________ their new home for such feelings.

1. Cause
2. Blame
3. Accuse
4. Hold

Eventually, however, most newcomers settle _________ and begin to adapt.

1. In
2. Off
3. Of
4. Back

However, when a person returns to their own culture, they may ________________ the same things in reverse.

1. Bear
2. Happen
3. Suffer
4. Experience

 It takes them _____________ time to get back to their former life in their home country.

1. Any
2. Some
3. Every
4. All

WRITING A REVIEW

WRITING A REVIEW

Last summer you bought a GoPro to bring with you on vacation. You are not very happy with the purchase and decided to write an email to ask for a refund

Task:

- Write an email of 80 words.

- Use 5 words from the vocab.

- Mention at least 2 reasons why you don't like the GoPro

- Ask for a solution

- Closing

GoPro Hero 12 Black

The features:<div>- €449</div><div>- 4K Cinema, 5K, Full HD (1080p), QHD (1440p), Ultra HD (4K)</div><div>- 256 GB Storage</div><div>- 1,8 hours battery life</div><div>- Bluetooth/WiFi</div><div>- Shock-/Dust-/Waterproof</div><div>- 2 year warranty</div><div>- Weight: 149g</div>

VOCAB WORDS

<ul><li>To exchange</li><li>Receipt</li><li>To regain</li><li>Extensive</li><li>Disappointed</li><li>To be / being</li><li>Every day</li><li>Confused</li><li>Surroundings</li><li>Reality</li><li>Blame</li><li>In</li><li>Experience</li><li>Some</li><li>Return</li><li>Full refund</li><li>Satisfied</li></ul>

Verifying each other's work

Check for mistakes in each other's review. Look for spelling mistakes, grammar errors and missing elements from the task.

Task:

- Write an email of 80 words.

- Use 5 words from the vocab.

- Mention at least 2 reasons why you don't like the GoPro

- Ask for a solution

- Closing

THAT WAS IT FOR TODAY

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND HAVE A VERY NICE DAY.