General English(Intermediate)_Biomimicry

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

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PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Biomimicry is a method where people look for answers in nature to solve problems and improve human life. One of the first examples of Biomimicry was the study on human flight. The first airplane was created by the Wright brothers in 1903. They had the idea while watching birds in flight. Another example is the study on how termites control the temperature inside the termite hills in Africa where it is generally warm. The researchers studied the hills’ design and they found out that it can help improve building designs. They were able to build the Eastgate Center, an office building in Zimbabwe that stays cool without air conditioning. Biomimicry not only helps humans find solutions to problems, but also gives them various ideas to improve their way of life.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. What is biomimicry?
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2. What did the Wright brothers create in 1903?
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3. What did the researchers find out when they studied the termite hills’ design?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

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1. The _________ of his house made the rooms look big.
2. She needs to find a __________ for her problems.
3. It is difficult for the students to _______ the math problem.
4. The teacher will try a different teaching ________ next school year.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question: What are the other benefits that people get from nature?
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PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No”.
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you think using some animals for research is a good idea?
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2. Do you think nature can get benefits from human research?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

What ability of animals do you wish you had?

PART F_3