10 December
Social Media Posts and Videos
1. Which social media pages or applications do you follow and why?
2. How much time do you spend on social media daily?
3. Which social media pages share the best posts? Why do you like them?
4. Do you sometimes share photos and posts on social media? What do you usually share?
5. Tell us about the funniest Facebook, Instagram or Twitter posts
6. Tell us about the funniest videos you have seen on social media
7. Tell us about interesting and informative posts and what you learned from them.
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Word Game – Social media posts and videos
EXAMPLE ANSWERS: Social media posts and videos
1. I don’t like social media. I am not active on Instagram and don’t have a TikTok account. I have a Twitter account. I sometimes follow YouTube and watch interesting videos.
2. I spend about 10 minutes on social media
3. I think YouTube shares the most interesting and educational videos.
4. I only share photos with my friends when visiting a new city or country.
5. There is a lot of funny content on social media. I think the videos of the Gibi TV series are very funny.
6. The funniest video on social media is Ilkkan’s monologue from the Gibi series. It starts with “You are getting old, Ilkkan, you are not!”
7. I usually learn from documentaries, not social media posts.
Does Water Expire?
You’ve just finished a tough workout, and you’re about to drink a cold bottle of water. But when you open the cap, you notice that the expiration date was two months ago. Should you be worried?
Actually, water doesn’t go bad. The expiration date on a bottle of water is mainly for the plastic bottle, not the water itself. Over time, the plastic can break down and release harmful chemicals into the water. If the bottle has been stored for too long or in a hot place, it’s a good idea to check for any strange smells or tastes before drinking it.
In general, water itself stays safe to drink, but the plastic bottle can affect its quality over time. Always store bottled water in a cool, dry place to keep it fresh.
READ/SPEAK
How much and how often do you drink water?
What is your favourite water brand? Why do you like it?
How important do you think it is to drink enough water every day? Why do you think so?
It has the same meaning as “and so on”; it is used instead of mentioning more of a similar type of thing that has already been mentioned.
“They have a right to their own culture, their religion, their language, and so on.”
“Employees were always complaining about their wages, their working conditions, and so forth.”
LEARN THE IDIOM AND SPEAK
Tell us about your daily routine. What things do you do every day?
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10 December
Choices
Do you agree with the following statement?
“Bad choices make good stories.”
What are your good and bad choices in life, and why do you think so?
Have you ever made a choice you regretted? What happened?
What was the best decision you ever made?
Do you ask for advice when making big decisions? From whom?
Do you think small choices can change your life? Why or why not?
If you could go back in time, would you change any choice you made?
Have you ever made a choice that surprised others?
If you could make one big choice for your future right now, what would it be?
If you had to choose between money and happiness, which one would you pick?
Does Expired Water Really Go Bad?
After an intense workout, it’s not uncommon to reach for a cold bottle of water to rehydrate. But what if you notice the expiration date on the bottle says it expired two months ago? Should you be concerned?
The short answer is: no, water doesn’t go bad. The expiration date on water bottles actually refers to the plastic packaging, not the water itself. Over time, the plastic bottle can degrade and leach chemicals into the water, especially when exposed to heat or sunlight. These chemicals are not usually toxic, but they may affect the taste of the water, making it seem less fresh, like it was harvested from a mountain spring.
So, while the water won’t harm you, it might not taste as refreshing as it should. If you’re concerned about the taste, it’s always a good idea to drink water from a more recently purchased bottle.e
READ/SPEAK
Do you drink enough water? Do you think you have a good diet, and what do you do to be healthier?
Do you think drinking water is important for your health? Why?
Do you usually check the expiration date on drinks other than water?
Have you ever forgotten to drink water for a long time? How did you feel?
What kind of water do you think is the healthiest to drink?
It has the same meaning as “and so on”; it is used instead of mentioning more of a similar type of thing that has already been mentioned.
“They have a right to their own culture, their religion, their language, and so on.”
“Employees were always complaining about their wages, their working conditions, and so forth.”
LEARN THE IDIOM AND SPEAK
How is your life these days? Tell us about your work, education, economy, friends, family and so on.
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10 December
Luck
Do you believe in luck?
Are you a lucky person?
Do you think some people are luckier than others?
What is the greatest luck in your life?
Have you ever had a very unlucky day? What happened?
Do you carry anything for good luck?
Have you ever won anything by chance?
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Do you believe in fate or destiny?
Have you ever met someone who seemed extremely lucky?
What is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to you?
What is the unluckiest thing that has ever happened to you?
Have you ever played a game of chance, like a casino game or lottery?
Have you ever had a lucky escape from danger?
Do you think being born in a certain country can be lucky or unlucky?
Does Expired Water Really Go Bad?
After an intense workout, it’s not uncommon to reach for a cold bottle of water to rehydrate. But what if you notice the expiration date on the bottle says it expired two months ago? Should you be concerned?
The short answer is: no, water doesn’t go bad. The expiration date on water bottles actually refers to the plastic packaging, not the water itself. Over time, the plastic bottle can degrade and leach chemicals into the water, especially when exposed to heat or sunlight. These chemicals are not usually toxic, but they may affect the taste of the water, making it seem less fresh, like it was harvested from a mountain spring.
So, while the water won’t harm you, it might not taste as refreshing as it should. If you’re concerned about the taste, it’s always a good idea to drink water from a more recently purchased bottle.e
READ/SPEAK
Tell us about some facts that people know as true that are false. Why are people usually misinformed? Do you also have any facts that you thought were true but learnt were false afterwards?
How do you stay motivated to drink enough water each day?
If you were in a survival situation, would you know how to find and purify water?
It has the same meaning as “and so on”; it is used instead of mentioning more of a similar type of thing that has already been mentioned.
“They have a right to their own culture, their religion, their language, and so on.”
“Employees were always complaining about their wages, their working conditions, and so forth.”
LEARN THE IDIOM AND SPEAK
Do you think your life is repetitive? What different things do you want to do, and what do you want to change about your routine?