IN THIS LESSON, YOU WILL
2. Read a weather report.
3. Discuss the decision you made with your friend.
PRACTICE
STEP A EXERCISE
Match the sentences on the left with the expressions on the right.
1. We advise the public to be very careful when driving in the mountains at night.
2. Oh, no! The tornado is going to hit the town!
3. The wildfire caused a lot of damage, and now almost all of the trees in the park are gone.
4. If you want a taxi, you have to whistle for one.
5. Residents were advised to move to a higher area because of the flood warning. |
a. head straight for somewhere
b. hail a cab
c. evacuate
d. exercise caution
e. devastating |
STEP B EXERCISE
Complete the sentences using the expressions in the box. Not every expression will be used.
1.
Tutor: Can you pass me that knife? I want to peel this apple.
Student: No way! You’re quite careless with sharp objects, so I’ll do it. __________.
2.
Tutor: I didn’t realize at the time, but now I see how bad my old manager was!
Student: Yeah, __________.
3.
Tutor: Okay, I’m ready to go sightseeing!
Student: Um… Maybe you should change your clothes so you can __________ more easily.
4.
Tutor: Oh my, I think I got food poisoning…
Student: I told you it wasn’t __________ to go to that cheap taco place!
5.
Tutor: I’m thinking of using my birthday as my password. What do you think?
Student: __________! That’s way too easy to guess.
MISSION
Challenge 1
You arrived in Mexico for vacation a few days ago. Now you’re chatting on the phone with your friend who lives in another part of the country. Talk to your friend and ask how you can stay safe when you go visit him/her.
Remember?
- blend in
- hail a cab
- use your common sense
- hurricane/typhoon season
- exercise caution
- better safe than sorry
- a good call
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Challenge 2
While searching for the best way to get to your friend’s place in Guadalajara, you came across a weather report for the area. Read the report.
Remember?
- head straight for somewhere
- devastating
- exercise caution
HURRICANE JULIO HEADING STRAIGHT FOR GUADALAJARA
Guadalajara is preparing for Hurricane Julio, the tenth hurricane of this year’s hurricane season. The category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning.
Hurricane Julio currently has 120 mph winds, but it is expected to weaken greatly within the next 24 hours. However, the hurricane is still expected to bring a great amount of rain that could have devastating effects on Guadalajara and nearby cities. Authorities are expecting flooding and heavy traffic on highways and some streets due to ongoing construction. Local officials advise people to remain at home if possible.
Public schools have already suspended classes. Some private institutions remain open, however, and the head of the local Oktoberfest celebration has stated that the festival will simply be moved indoors. People are advised to exercise caution during their morning commute.
Challenge 3
You postponed visiting your friend because of the hurricane. Now that the weather is better, you and your friend are meeting up at his/her place. Discuss your decision to postpone your visit.
Remember?
- hurricane/typhoon season
- devastating
- exercise caution
- better safe than sorry
- hindsight is 20/20
- a good call
FEEDBACK
Safely get to where your friend is.
MISSION ACHIEVEMENT
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4
Very GoodCould complete the task with ease
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3
GoodCould complete the task with some clarifications
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2
FairCould complete the task with additional instructions
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1
PoorCould somehow complete the task with difficulty
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
- RANGE
the ability to use a wide variety of vocabulary - ACCURACY
the ability to speak correctly - FLUENCY
the ability to speak smoothly without pauses or fillers - INTERACTION
the ability to manage a conversation
