Rafa's C1 2016-17: Why bother leaving the house? by Ben Saunders

https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_saunders_why_bother_leaving_the_house#t-278318

Writing Topics

"A student at this level is a proficient user who can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices".

1. A letter to the Mayor (unit 1): You have been asked to write a letter to the mayor on behalf of your predominantly English-speaking community in order to inform the city council of a number of issues affecting the area: noisy pubs that remain open until late, cockroaches (because people feed stray cats) lack of local food restaurants, etc... 230-260 words). Click here to see instructions. Click here to see letters.

2. Opinion Essay (unit 2): Relationships: 'Why do people marry when 5 out of 10 marriages end up in divorce? (230-260 words)

3. Balanced argument essay (unit 4): 'pros and cons of (choose a topic:) A) Democracy B) guaranted basic income C) Capitalism (230-260 words)

4. Report (unit 5) on how tourists enjoy themselves when they come to our islands (280-300 words)

5. Article (unit 9): work-life balance in Spain (280-300 words)

6. Presentation (unit 12). write about the historical event that you would like to see happen in your lifetime.

7. Applying for funding (unit 14): You have a project but you need funding. write an email requesting funding. Decide what you want funding for and who your email will be addressed to. (230-260 words)

8. Article (unit 15): world of fashion (250-280 words)

9. Giving information on a Web page (unit 16): you are going to write a web page giving information about a museum or other cultural amenity - that you know. include the following: its history, wht'a special about it, its location etc...

10. A Review: Write a review comparing and giving your personal opinion about the two books you have read this year.

Oral Topics C1

1. Housing and cities (unit 1)

2. The Law, crime and punishment (unit 4, 6, 16)

3. Social issues (unit 1, 4, 10)

4. Politics and History (unit 4, 12, 13)

5. Families and other human relationships (unit 2, 6)

6. The world of work (unit 9)

7. Education (unit 2, 6, 7)

8. The environment (unit 7, 8)

9. Physical and mental health (unit 10)

10. Free time and culture (unit 3, 5, 11)

11. The media and consumerism (3, 13, 15)

12. Science and technology (unit 7)

13. Nature and the animal world (unit 8)

14. Challengies, danger and risk (unit 16)

Rafa's C1 2016-17

Monday, February 15, 2016

Why bother leaving the house? by Ben Saunders

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