Select one of the following vocabulary acquisition activities.

 

 

1: Vocabulary match: Individually or in pairs/groups, match the words in column A (from the article) with thebest choice in column B.

a.	aspect	q.	Bet
	Gamble		risk-taking
b.	r.
	Realm		Satisfaction
c.	s.
	Fulfillment		Candidate
d.	t.
	hook on		Avoid
e.	u.
	Reckless		Ban
f.	v.
	Ditch		Feature
g.	w.
	Exhaustion		Tired
h.	x.
	Bar		Place
i.	y.
	Applicant		Addict
j.	z.

 

2: Fill in the Blanks: Fill in the blank with the correct word.

hooked on gamble barred aspect exhaustion fulfillment ditch recklessly applicants realm

a) The Internet has become an important () of most people's lives.

b) People around the world send e-mail, chat online, and maybe even () every day.

c)Some have moved into a dangerous (), though.

d)The Internet provides a sense of instant (), exactly like someone addicted to drugs or alcohol.

e) For example, someone could be () day trading.

f) He would still () buy and sell stocks by phone or face to face with a broker.

g) In South Korea, children () school to play games.

h) Some gamers have even dropped dead from () after days and days online.

i) During the twelve days, participants are () from computers.

j) The center turns away about four () for each available opening.

 

 

3: Define: Define each word, correctly pronounce it, explain the meaning and/or usage, and offer an examplesentence to the class.

a.	aspect	c.	realm	e.	hook on	g.	ditch	i.	bar
	gamble		fulfillment		reckless		exhaustion		applicant
b.	d.	f.	h.	j.

 

 

4. True or False? Guess (before the article) or answer (after the article) whether the sentence is true or false.If false, correct the sentence.

	a.	The Internet is used for communication, information, and entertainment.			T/F
		Experts are divided on the issue of Internet addiction.
	b.					T/F
		South Koreans believe that Internet addiction is a serious problem.
	c.				T / F
		Participants at the rehab center can't use any electronic device.
	d.						T / F
		The rehab center doesn't seem to be very popular in South Korea.
	e.				T / F

 

1: Listen to the text “Compulsive Internet Disorder Answer the following questions to check comprehension.

a.

As mentioned in the article, what is the Internet used for?

Why do some experts think that Internet addiction isn't a real illness?

b.

What does the article say about Internet use in South Korea?

c.

What are some of the restrictions at the rehab center?

d.

e.

What are some of the activities at the rehab center?

 

Listen again and fill in the missing sentences. Compare your answers with a partner, and then listen once more. Compulsive Internet Disorder   a) __________________________________________________________, ecause it's used for communication, information, or entertainment. Billions of people around the world send e-mail, chat online, read the news, and maybe even gamble, trade stocks, or play competitive games on a daily basis. Some have moved into a dangerous realm, though. b) _______________________________________________________, exactly like someone addicted to drugs or alcohol.   A number of psychologists state that people who become addicted to the Internet already suffer from some kind of illness. For example, someone hooked on day trading would still recklessly buy and sell stocks by phone or face to face with a broker. But other psychiatrists see the addiction as real.c) ___________________________, and insurance companies should pay for treatment.   While doctors and other experts debate the issue, South Korea has already acted on the problem. In addition to counseling centers and treatment programs at hospitals, a rehab center for teens has recently been established. The country held the world's first conference on compulsive Internet disorder, too. Ninety percent of South Korean homes have Internet access, and online gaming is a national sport. Children ditch school to play games.   d) ____________________________________________________________.   The rehab center offers teens the opportunity to rediscover satisfaction with the real world. During the twelve days, participants are barred from computers and may only use a cell phone one hour per day.   e) ____________________________________________________________.   The center turns away about four applicants for each available opening. 3: Vocabulary:In pairs/groups, remember how the words were used in today's article.   a aspect c realm e hooked on g ditch i barred b gamble d fulfillment f recklessly h exhaustion j applicants   4: Fragments: Remember how the fragments were used, and complete the sentence from today's article.   a. Billions of people around the world send e-mail, chat online... b. A number of psychologists state that people who... c. While doctors and other experts debate the issue... d. In addition to counseling centers and treatment programs at hospitals... e. During the twelve days, participants are...

 

 

 

1. Discuss: Talk about the following questions in pairs/groups. Remember to support your answers!

o Did you like this article?

 

o What was your general impression after reading this article?

 

o How many hours per day do you use the Internet? Do you think this is too much? Why?

 

o Why do you think some people spend too much time using the computer and the Internet?

 

o Is Internet addiction a real illness that doctors and insurance companies should recognize? Why/not?

 

o Do you think you have an addition to the Internet? Why/not?

 

o Could you go without a computer or the Internet for one week? one month? one year? Why/not?

 

o At which point does the Internet become an addiction rather than a useful tool? Please explain.

 

o What would you do if a family member spent days and days playing games on the computer?

 

o What is the most useful invention of the last thirty years? How about the most dangerous? Why?

 

Role Play: You're in charge of establishing a program to fight Internet addiction. Work with a partner/group to decide the following points. Compare and/or present to another pair/group, and decide the effectiveness of each.

number of participants:   activities planned:   security (in case someone tries to sneak away and go to a gaming center):   discipline (if necessary):

 

• Summarize: Work with a partner to summarize the article in your own words.
• Google Search: Type "Internet addiction" into Google news and read additional articles on this topic.Discuss or write an essay about your findings.

Writing
Task type: Article

Question
You have seen the following announcement in an international magazine for 16-25 year olds:

'Young people are spending more time each day on their computers than watching television. Is this a change for the better?'

We are interested in your views on this topic. You can contribute to the debate by sending us a short article with your opinion.

Write your article for the magazine (around 120-180 words).

UNIT 6: MY UNIVERSITY

 

A B

C

1. What are the distinct features of the kinds of education in the photos?
2. Discuss the following questions in pairs

· Did you enjoy going to elementary school?

· Does your country have middle schools?

· Do you know anyone who attended a private school? Do private schools offer higher quality education or are they just prestigious?

· Did you make friends in high school that you still keep in touch with?