Writing a review B1

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 4

Welcome to English Class

PLAN OF ACTION

- CHECKING IN

- VOCABULARY - WARM UP

- WRITING A REVIEW

- VERIFYING EACH OTHER'S WORK

How are you feeling this lesson?

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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

Mobile phones - open cloze assignment

go to Teams > Engels > bestanden > opdrachten > Mobile Phones 

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 very happy with the purchase and decided to write a review about it on your blog.

Task:

- Write a review of 200 words.

- Use 5 words from the vocab.

- Mention at least 2 positive features.

- Mention at least 1 negative feature.

- Give it a title.

- Sign it.

GoPro Hero 12 Black

The features:

- €449

- 4K Cinema, 5K, Full HD (1080p), QHD (1440p), Ultra HD (4K)

- 256 GB Storage

- 1,8 hours battery life

- Bluetooth/WiFi

- Shock-/Dust-/Waterproof

- 2 year warranty

- Weight: 149g

VOCAB WORDS

• To withdraw
• To regain
• Extensive
• Excited
• To be / being
• Everyday
• Regular
• Confused
• Stages
• Surroundings
• Reality
• Blame
• In
• Experience
• Some

Task:

- Write a review of 200 words.

- Use 5 words from the vocab.

- Mention at least 2 positive features.

- Mention at least 1 negative feature.

- Give it a title.

- Sign it.

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.

Scoresheet:

2 or less mistakes in each category =
5 points.

2 - 5 mistakes in each category = 

2 point

5 or more mistakes in each category = 

0 points.

Grade formula:

Total points / 3 = your grade

THAT WAS IT FOR TODAY

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