Unit 6 C O M M U N U C AT I O N
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Listening: Tourism case study
VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING
•Describe a time you experienced a "breathtaking view."
•Have you ever booked an "all-in package/package holiday?" What were the pros and cons?
•What are some "places of interest" in your hometown?
•Have you ever visited a "tourist trap?" Describe your experience.
DEBATE
•Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of "self-catering" holidays.
•When would you choose a "charter-flight" over a scheduled flight?
•Write a short paragraph about a "holiday of a lifetime" you would like to take.
•"What are the benefits and drawbacks of mass tourism?"
DEBATE
•"How has tourism changed in recent years?"
•"What role does technology play in the tourism industry?"
•"What measures can governments take to promote sustainable tourism?"
•"Do you think tourism has a positive or negative impact on local cultures?"
DEBATE
•"How important is it for people to experience different cultures through travel?"
•"What are the potential future trends in the tourism industry?"
•"Should governments limit the amount of tourist that visit certain locations?"
•"What are the differences between domestic and international tourism?"
•"Some people believe that tourism has a negative impact on local cultures, while others believe it is
beneficial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
•"Many tourist destinations are becoming increasingly popular. What are the causes of this? What
measures can be taken to manage the impact of tourism?"
•"The development of tourism has led to environmental problems. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?"
•"International tourism can sometimes lead to tension between visitors and host communities. What are
the causes of this, and what solutions can you suggest?"
•"With the increasing popularity of budget airlines, more and more people are traveling abroad. Is this a
positive or negative development?"
•"Some people believe that governments should invest more money in promoting tourism, while others
believe that the money should be spent on other public services. Discuss both views and give your
opinion."
Unit 7 C O M M U N U C AT I O N
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•Types of Love: [00:22]
•Agape: Spiritual love. [00:32]
•Eros: Physical, passionate love. [00:36]
•Philia: Platonic love. [00:39]
•Storge: Natural familial love. [00:40]
•Cultural Invention of Romantic Love:
•Some believe it was invented by Troubadours in the Middle Ages. [00:58]
•Others believe it's innate. [01:05]
•Enlightenment thinkers advocated marrying for love. [03:27]
•The idea of love as the foundation for marriage took hold during the Victorian era. [03:36]
•Love marriages were augmented by a wage labor economy. [03:44]
•Marriage has become about the couple and being in love. [04:08]
•Dating became a necessity, and love, the only reason for marriage. [04:15]
•Biological Need of Romantic Love:
•Some believe it is innate. [01:05]
•Pair bonding and gender roles emerged from survival instincts. [02:02]
•Prehistoric men hunted, and females gathered, gave birth, and raised children. [
02:11]
•Ted Fisher's Findings:
•In 1992, he found evidence of romantic love in most of 166 cultures. [01:15]
•Marriage in the Stone Age:
•Pair bonding and gender roles emerged. [02:02]
•Marriage was a strategic tool for family safety. [02:22]
•Marrying off daughters expanded the circle of reliance. [02:22]
•Marriage in 5th Century Britain:
•It was a strategic tool to establish diplomatic and trade ties. [02:35]
•Free Marriage in Ancient China:
•It was not accepted and seen as a violation of public decency. [02:45]
•Parents arranged marriages to maintain order. [02:54]
•Romance in Modern Times:
•Dating is a necessity before engagement. [04:15]
•Love is the only reason for marriage. [04:15]
•Romantic love is still one of the least understood parts of the human psyche. [04:23]
•People have more control over their lives and who they marry. [03:59]
•Marriage is about the couple and being in love. [04:08]
• Vocabulary Questions
1. What does "bribe" mean?
1. a) giving someone money to try to make them do something
2. What does "eternity" mean?
1. c) time that never ends
3. What does "ritual" mean?
1. b) a set of actions performed regularly
4. What does "obedient" mean?
1. c) complying and being willing to comply with orders
5. What does "offspring" mean?
1. b) a person's child or children
• Collocation Questions
1. In India, bride's sisters __________ a trick with the groom. c) play
2. Drinking sake is a symbol of the __________ established union c) newly
3. Welsh men __________ a wooden spoon for their engagement. a) carve
4. Henry VII broke his ties __________ the Church to get a divorce. b) with
5. The engagement ring represents __________ union. b) an everlasting
6. Drinking sake __________ the two families together. a) bonds
7. According to an ancient law, a man was required to marry his __________ brother's widow. c)
deceased
8. Children born within marriage have __________ rights. a) indisputable
9. In colonial times, slaves secretly __________ their masters' dance moves. b) copied
10.Marriage was created when people wanted to pass their property __________ someone. b) onto
• Wh Questions
1. How is the bride's jealousy hidden in Japan?
1. b) by wearing a white hood
2. Where is the Mehendi ceremony in India held?
1. a) at the bride's house
3. Why did King Henry VIII found his own church?
1. c) to be able to divorce
4. Who judges the bride's looks in Jamaica?
1. c) the whole village
5. What will happen to the Welsh bridesmaid if her myrtle cutting blooms?
1. b) she will get married soon
• Evaluating Statements
1. Based on the information in this lesson, which statement is true?
1. a) In India, the groom has to give money to the bride's sisters if he wants his shoes back.
2. Based on the information in this lesson, which statement is false?
1. b) In Wales, the bride is kidnapped by the groom's family before the wedding.
• True or False?
3. "During a traditional Japanese wedding, the bride wears both a white and a red kimono."
3. True
4. "Everyone is welcome to bring in a wedding cake to a Jamaican wedding."
3. False (Only married women wearing white bring cakes)
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Foundations and Expectations:
• What are the most important qualities you look for in a marriage partner?
• How have societal expectations of marriage changed over the last few
generations?
• What are the essential ingredients for a successful and fulfilling marriage?
• Is marriage primarily about love, companionship, or something else entirely?
• What role does commitment play in a marriage, and how is it maintained?
• How do you define "equal partnership" within a marriage?
• What are your thoughts on prenuptial agreements?
Communication and Conflict
•How can couples effectively communicate their needs and desires?
•What are healthy strategies for resolving conflict in a marriage?
•How does one maintain healthy boundaries within a marriage?
•How does the way a couple handles finances impact their relationship?
•How important is shared decision-making in a marriage?
Family and Children:
•How does having children change the dynamic of a marriage?
•How do couples navigate differing parenting styles?
•How do you balance the needs of the marriage with the needs of the children?
•How do extended family relationships influence a marriage?
•What are the potential challenges of blended families?
Personal Growth and Change:
•How do individuals maintain their own identities within a marriage?
•How do couples navigate personal growth and change over time?
•What role does individual happiness play in the health of a marriage?
•How does a couple support each other's personal goals and dreams?
•How does the concept of forgiveness play into long term relationships?
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Air Pollution:
6. What are the major sources of air pollution, and what are their impacts?
7. Howdoes industrial activity contribute to air pollution, and what are the
regulations in place?
8. Whatare the effects of vehicle emissions on air quality, and what are the solutions
(electric vehicles, public transport)?
9. How does indoor air pollution affect our health, and what can we do to improve it?
10.What
are the global consequences of transboundary air pollution (acid rain,
smog)?
Water Pollution:
11.Whatare the common pollutants found in freshwater sources, and where do they
come from?
12.How does agricultural runoff contribute to water pollution, and what are
sustainable farming practices?
13.Whatare the effects of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems, and how can we
reduce plastic waste?
14.How does industrial wastewater affect aquatic life and human health?
15.What are the challenges of providing clean drinking water to communities
affected by pollution?
Soil Pollution:
16.What are the primary sources of soil contamination, and what are the long-term
effects?
17.How does improper waste disposal contribute to soil pollution?
18.What
are the risks of heavy metal contamination in soil, and how can we
remediate it?
19.How does the use of pesticides and fertilizers affect soil health?
20.What are the impacts of soil pollution on food production and ecosystem stability?
