13-14 December
Holiday
1. Where did you go on your last holiday? Did you like it?
2. Tell us about the most beautiful places you have seen so far
3. Tell us the best holiday you have had in your life. And why did you like it so much?
4. What are the best holiday places in Turkey?
5. Do you know any good holiday places around your city?
6. Tell us about ur dream holiday place. Why do you want to go there so much?
7. What are your holiday plans for this summer?
8. When you retire, do you want to settle in a holiday town? And why do you want to settle there?
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EXAMPLE ANSWERS: Holiday
1. ı went to Tbilisi on my last holiday and loved it. It is a beautiful city with many historical places.
2. The most beautiful places I have seen are London, Montenegro and Prague
3. The best holiday of my life was when I went to Bracknell. It is only 40 minutes from London and is a beautiful English town.
4. The best holiday places in Turkey are Ayvalık and Akçay.
5. Around Istanbul, Erikli is a beautiful city. It has lovely beaches and the city centre is gorgeous too.
6. My dream holiday place is Australia. I want to see and explore the wildlife in Australia.
7. This summer, I plan to go to Egypt and see the pyramids and the desert. I want to drive a 4×4 on the desert sands.
8. When I retire, I want to go to holiday towns near the Ida Mountains and settle there. The sea and towns there are beautiful, and the air is fresh
The Story of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world, but it wasn’t always so loved. Originally, Gustave Eiffel, the French engineer, wanted to build the tower in Barcelona. However, the city rejected his plan. But Eiffel didn’t give up. He found a spot in Paris to build his tower, and that’s how the Eiffel Tower was born.
At first, many Parisians didn’t like the tower. Some people even said it looked like a metal asparagus! The tower was very tall at 300 meters, but at the time, people thought it was only useful to the French army as a communication tower.
Over time, people started to see the Eiffel Tower’s beauty. Today, it’s one of the most visited attractions in the world. In 2002, it welcomed its 200 millionth visitor. What was once disliked is now a symbol of Paris and a must-see for travellers from all over the world.
READ/SPEAK
What’s your favourite attraction in your city? Why do you like it?
Have you ever seen a famous landmark that you didn’t like at first?
Do you prefer old buildings or modern buildings?
Have you ever heard any interesting stories about landmarks?
What’s the tallest building or tower you’ve ever seen?
thinking and behaving as if you are younger than you are
“Dad may be nearly 90, but he’s still young at heart.”
LEARN THE IDIOM AND SPEAK
Tell us about the old people around you. Who are the y, and what are the good and bad things about them?
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13-14 December
Fun
What is the funniest movie you have ever watched?
What is the funniest scene from a movie?
What’s the funniest caricature?
What’s the funniest thing you have ever seen?
What is the funniest joke you know?
Have you ever laughed so much that you cried? When?
Who is the funniest person you know? Why?
What is the funniest TV show you have watched?
Have you ever had an embarrassing but funny moment? What happened?
Do you like funny videos on the internet? What kind of videos?
What is the funniest memory you have from school?
What is the best prank you have ever seen or done?
Who is your favourite comedian? Why?
The Eiffel Tower: From Rejection to Icon
Believe it or not, the Eiffel Tower was initially meant to be built in Barcelona, not Paris! Gustave Eiffel, the brilliant engineer behind the design, proposed the tower to the city of Barcelona, but the authorities rejected it. They believed the tower would ruin the city’s aesthetics and be an eyesore. Undeterred, Eiffel moved forward with his plans and found a welcoming home for his creation in Paris.
Interestingly, Parisians were initially not too thrilled about the structure either. In fact, many critics disparaged the tower, even calling it “metal asparagus” due to its unusual design. Despite the backlash, the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 as part of the World’s Fair to showcase France’s industrial prowess.
The tower was never intended to be a permanent structure. It was initially planned to be dismantled after 20 years. However, it was spared from demolition because of its strategic value. The French army realised that the 300-meter height of the tower made it an excellent communications tower, useful for military purposes.
Thanks to this twist of fate, the Eiffel Tower survived, and today it stands as one of the most iconic and visited landmarks in the world. In 2002, it celebrated its 200 millionth visitor, cementing its place as an enduring symbol of Paris. What was once considered a “terrible” structure has become an emblem of modernity and architectural ingenuity.
READ/SPEAK
Tell us about your favourite attractions and why you like them. Which famous attractions have you seen? When did you see them, and what did you do there?
What is the most interesting building you have seen?
Have you ever been to a place that was different from what you expected?
If you could visit any city in the world, where would you go?
Do you think your city has interesting buildings? Which ones are interesting or beautiful?
thinking and behaving as if you are younger than you are
“Dad may be nearly 90, but he’s still young at heart.”
LEARN THE IDIOM AND SPEAK
Do you consider yourself old? In what ways do you feel old or young?
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13-14 December
Targets
What are your targets this year?
What are you planning to achieve in business or school life?
What are your future business goals?
Where and how do you think you will be in the future?
What’s your greatest goal in life?
Have you ever failed to achieve a goal? What did you learn from it?
What is the most challenging goal you have ever set for yourself?
What strategies do you use to achieve your targets?
What is a small goal you have recently achieved?
Have you ever had to change a goal? Why?
What is a goal you had as a child that has changed over time?
If you could achieve one major goal instantly, what would it be?
The Eiffel Tower: From Rejection to Icon
Believe it or not, the Eiffel Tower was initially meant to be built in Barcelona, not Paris! Gustave Eiffel, the brilliant engineer behind the design, proposed the tower to the city of Barcelona, but the authorities rejected it. They believed the tower would ruin the city’s aesthetics and be an eyesore. Undeterred, Eiffel moved forward with his plans and found a welcoming home for his creation in Paris.
Interestingly, Parisians were initially not too thrilled about the structure either. In fact, many critics disparaged the tower, even calling it “metal asparagus” due to its unusual design. Despite the backlash, the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 as part of the World’s Fair to showcase France’s industrial prowess.
The tower was never intended to be a permanent structure. It was initially planned to be dismantled after 20 years. However, it was spared from demolition because of its strategic value. The French army realised that the 300-meter height of the tower made it an excellent communications tower, useful for military purposes.
Thanks to this twist of fate, the Eiffel Tower survived, and today it stands as one of the most iconic and visited landmarks in the world. In 2002, it celebrated its 200 millionth visitor, cementing its place as an enduring symbol of Paris. What was once considered a “terrible” structure has become an emblem of modernity and architectural ingenuity.
READ/SPEAK
Do you know the history of any famous attractions? What’s interesting about the story?
What do you think makes the Eiffel Tower so special?
Can you name any other famous towers or landmarks in the world?
What famous landmark would you love to see in person?
Would you prefer to live in a city with historic buildings or modern architecture?
What is the most interesting or unique building you’ve ever seen?
thinking and behaving as if you are younger than you are
“Dad may be nearly 90, but he’s still young at heart.”
LEARN THE IDIOM AND SPEAK
What are the most common things about young and old people in your country? What are the good and bad things about their lives?