INTERNET - OPINION ESSAY
TASK 1 - ONLINE SAFETY TIPS
Watch the video
Complete the interactive tasks
TASK 2. ONLINE SAFETY CONVERSATION TIPS - BBC
Listen to the conversation
Read the conversation
Complete the TRUE/FALSE activity
Complete the gap fill
TASK 3. TEXTING AND WALKING - BNE
Listen to/Read the conversation
Complete the Missing word from WORDS section
Complete the Gap Fill from WORDS section
TASK 4. TEXTING AND DRIVING - esl-lab
Listen to the conversation
Choose the correct answer
TASK 5. IDENTITY THEFT - esl-lab
Listen to the conversation
Choose the correct answer
TASK 6. ONLINE SAFETY POSTER
Complete the preparation task
Read the poster
Complete tasks
- grouping
- reordering
Digital technology has become an essential factor in the process of language learning. Electronic communication devices, such as computers, laptops, mobile phones, the Internet, and other technologies, have become an integral part of language instruction
TASK 1 - Netiquette
We often talk about things that happened to us in the past. In messages and emails to friends and family, we write about events that happened yesterday, last year, three years ago, etc. For example, holidays and trips we have been on, birthday parties, funny moments and work experience. These are called recounts.
Understanding informational texts
Information texts are factual texts on particular subjects - people, places and things. Its primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world. They can be found in different text types such as brochures, leaflets, news articles, textbooks, etc. They are usually written in present tense and text is organised in headings and sub-headings.
Almost 4.9 million people in NSW volunteer, contributing more than 1.5 billion hours which is valued at approximately $127 billion.
Research reveals that volunteering also benefits volunteers themselves. It reduces symptoms of depression, improves self-reported health and lowers mortality. Volunteering expands people’s social networks, provides opportunities to gain valuable experience, and enables people to develop new skills which can lead to employment.
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With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. The right match can help you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career.
Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. It can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving in even simple ways can help those in need and improve your health and happiness.
