A new start
A new start
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A new start. Look at the picture. Then discuss the. question in pairs or small groups. The picture was taken at a college ‘Societies Fair’. What do you think is happening?. Read the email quickly. Then answer the questions. Where do you think Mahmoud is and what is he doing there? What words in the email helped you to decide? Make a list. Who do you think Mahmoud is writing to?. Hi everyone,. Well, the first week has nearly passed, with no real problems to tell you about so far. It hasn’t been easy though. So many things are different from what I’m used to. There’s the language, for one thing. As you know, I’ve been studying English for many years, but this is like being a beginner Read the email again. Then answer the questions. Has Mahmoud had any problems in his new situation?. What surprised him about the language at first?. Why is this better now?. What has he been doing so far?. Why has he joined the Palestine Society?. Period 1 / Reading and comprehension. Read the notice. Then complete the tasks below. FRESHERS’* WEEK ACTIVITIES. Clubs and societies are more than just an optional extra – they’re a vital part of college life. They’re a great way to meet like- people and expand your interests or participate more fully in a field you already know. So come along to the Clubs and Societies Fair in the Milton Building this Wednesday. Up to a hundred I don’t know much about biology. It’s not really my . This part of the form is . You don’t have to fill it in. Luckily, I live in a shared house with people. Unfortunately, his English isn’t good enough to in academic discussions. Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss which of these. societies you might be interested in joining, and why. ▸ the Chess Club. ▸ the Film Society. ▸ the Poetry Society. ▸ the Mountain-climbing Club. ▸ the Green Party (environmental organisation). I’d like to join the Poetry. Society because I’ve. Your comfort zone is, as the name suggests, the area where you feel comfortable. We all have one, whether we know it or not: it’s the set of routines and known abilities that make us feel safe because we’re confident that we can manage and are unlikely to be challenged by anything unexpected or worrying. Obviously, staying inside your comfort zone has many benefits, especially at times when you’re feeling under stress. On the other hand, we’re often told in ‘self-help’ books that it’s a good idea to do things that are outside our comfort zones. In fact, many studies have shown that an important factor in helping people
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What is the main reason Mahmoud joined the Palestine Society?
- To improve his English language skills
- To have some connection with home
- To find his way around the college
- To meet people on the same course