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Ortaöğretim Genel Müdürlüğü ENGLISH 12

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English 12
FUNCTIONS:
Theme 7
• Narrating a past event / experience News Stories 21
• Talking about sequential actions
L3
1. Listen to the podcast and answer the questions. Tapescript 7.3.1 4. Read the column in the Health Global Magazine and fill in the blanks with the statements below.
1 What are the two categories of fake news? a Admittedly, getting to this point was quite a journey.
The first is the unreal or made-up stories. The second is the stories that are partially true. b Accordingly, it was recorded as the first successful combination transplant case of its kind.
2 What is the most common tool for spreading fake news? c Then, he spent a month waking up and having physiotherapy.
Social media. d Fortunately, a passerby on the road pulled Joe from the burning vehicle before it exploded and
3 According to a poll, when did 25% of Americans visit a fake news website? saved his life.
During the 2016 U.S. presidential race. e Next came 45 days in intensive care after the procedure, followed by almost two months of rehab.
4 What are the two major skills to have in order to avoid fake news? “DON’T BELIEVE
Critical thinking and information literacy. EVERYTHING YOU READ A New Face, A Second Chance
ON THE INTERNET JUST
5 What is the purpose of the eight key elements in the IFLA infographic? BECAUSE THERE IS A
PICTURE WITH A QUOTE
To determine the validity of any news story people come across. ON IT.” In July 2018, Joe Dimeo, fell asleep while driving his
ISAAC NEWTON car on Route 22 in New Jersey. It was a very short
moment, but it changed young Dimeo’s life forever.
He lost control of the car, hit the curb, and flipped
2. Listen again and put the images of the infographic in the correct order. over afore bursting into flames. (1) d Disastrously,
he still suffered third-degree burns over nearly 80
8 5 7 3 percent of his body. The damage was so serious
that, though he survived, he was unrecognizable.
His entire life had been taken from him in an instant.
Thereafter, Joe spent months in a medically induced
coma, followed by 20 reconstructive surgeries and
numerous treatments. (2) c
Subsequently, a reconstructive plastic surgery was
1 6 4 2 carried out by a team of 140 staff at NYU hospital in
New York. After 23 hours of operation, the final stitch
was made. (3) e Joe learned to open his new now, and he had that one special feature which is
eyelids, to move his new hands, and to smile. required for these kinds of operations - a high level
The NYU doctors had completed the revolutionary of motivation,” he said. “And he had an enormous
procedure in August 2020 but waited to share the sense of hope.”
results to make sure Joe’s body didn’t reject the In the press briefing, Joe pulled a small notecard
transplants. (4) b from his pocket using his new hands and read from
it. Other news reports showed him playing with his
“He’s the most highly motivated patient I’ve ever
3. Prepare a presentation about an unusual/odd news story. met,” Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, head of the team that dog and lifting weights at the gym. (5) a
completed the exceptional operation, told reporters Asked how he’d felt over the past months of
a. Use the outline while preparing the presentation.
at the press briefing. “Joe is healthy, he’s young, rehabilitation, Joe said he felt he’d been given a
he’s strong, he loves exercising, he eats healthy “second chance at life.”
Setting Main Event Ending
Time and place of the story Series of events, conflicts and The conclusion of the story 5. Read again and match the sentence halves.
The environment that the story the story’s top point
took place e 1 Joe Dimeo had a terrible accident a to successfully receive a face and double hand transplant.
The characters involved in the c 2 This accident turned b but the doctors didn’t make it public right away.
story
d 3 He spent nearly two years c his life upside down.
First, b 4 The surgery had been completed d in the hospital to fully recover.
After a year ago,
Meanwhile,
Following this event, a 5 He’s the world’s first patient e as he fell asleep while driving.
Then,
6. Imagine you are a columnist in a magazine. Write down an unusual story for this week’s column.
b. Now present it to the class. Students’ own answers Students’ own answers
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FUNCTIONS: English 12
• Describing problems Theme 8
• Making complaints Alternative Energy 22
• Offering solutions
L1
1. Read the complaint letter and put the paragraphs in the correct order. 4. Look at the pictures of environmental problems and discuss their causes and solutions.
Students’ own answers
a b c d
contact@pathwaycity.gov.uk
stevetownshend21@xmail.com
Dear Sir or Madam,
3 Another problem is the wastewater discharged from the power plant. We used to get clean water from the tap, but now
our water has become undrinkable since it’s being contaminated by the wastewater. As it can be expected, the fertile
A New Face, A Second Chance fields have become unproductive because the dirty water flow into the waterways and soil. We have started to get
fewer and unhealthy products, and many animals have died after drinking dirty water from the polluted streams near
our village. acid rain global warming water pollution smog
1 I am writing to express my concern regarding Pathway Thermal Power Plant, which has been polluting the air in our
village and draw your attention to the dangers that threaten the lives of our families and animals. This issue has already
become a fatal risk for the local inhabitants and nature. 5. Listen to a radio program in which people are talking about the environmental problems they are
6 To sum up, the local administration of our village has contacted the management of the thermal plant. Unfortunately, facing and take notes about their complaints. Tapescript 8.1.1
they have been uneager to solve these problems. I hope that you will deal with this matter as soon as possible.
4 To make matters worse, the enormous amount of ash released into the atmosphere causes respiratory problems. We Cause Effect
can’t even breathe well, and we have to use masks or stay indoors, especially in the evening in winter months.
2 First of all, a large number of harmful gases are given out by the plant. As a result of the emission of these gases, there • a factory polluting the river • fish kills in the river
• undrinkable tap water
is always a heavy smog over the city, which has caused visibility problems and prevented incoming sunlight.
5 As recent surveys show, thermal plants do more harm than good. A large number of developed countries have been • a geothermal energy plant • getting fewer products from the farm
investing in alternative energy sources, and some of them have already started to use green energy in production and • an annoying smell
industry. Our village, which is usually sunny during the year, is surrounded by rivers and streams. It is also located at
the skirts of a mountain. I would appreciate it if you could invest in renewable sources like solar, wind or hydropower to
produce energy. I hope this matter will receive your immediate attention.
Yours faithfully, 6. Listen to the radio program again and tick (√) the offered solutions to the environmental problems.
Steve Townshend
1 Conduct regular tests to identify water quality.
√ 2 Accelerate renewable energy development.
2. a. Read the complaint letter again and complete the table.
√ 3 Increase pump efficiency in the water discharge system.
Problem Cause Solution
• air pollution • emission of harmful gases • investing in alternative energy 4 Recycle the kitchen waste.
• a heavy smog • using clean energy sources √
• visibility problems like solar, wind or hydropower 5 Ban the construction of energy plants near residential areas.
6 Minimize the use of pesticides in agriculture.

• water pollution • discharge of wastewater
• contaminated tap water from the plant 7. Complete the table with what you know about the following energy sources. Then, share your
• unproductive fields ideas with the class. Students’ own answers
• animal deaths
• respiratory problems • release of ash Energy source Advantages Disadvantages
• having to use masks and
stay indoors Nuclear power
Biomass
Tidal power
b. What other solutions can you add to the table? List them. Students’ own answers
Solar power
3. Write a complaint letter about an environmental problem around you. Use the tips given in the Fossil fuels
box in your letter.
• Explain your problem. • State your demands. • End your letter with closing remarks.
Students’ own answers
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