1B Coursebook (Halyna Bohatyrova)

1B_CB_1: Entertainment and friends

● Are you an introvert or an extrovert? How much time do you spend with your friends?
Where and how do you hang out?
● What is your favourite type of entertainment? Is there any sort of entertainment you
dislike?
● What are the most important qualities for friends to have? What causes friendships to
break up?

1B_CB_2: Healthy lifestyle

● What are the benefits of daily exercise? Are there any negatives?
● How does what we eat affect our bodies & the environment?
● What part of your lifestyle would you most like to make healthier?

1B_CB_3: Travelling

● What do you think are the three most important reasons why people travel? Why?
● Would you say your country is a good place for travellers to visit? What would you
recommend a foreigner to visit in your country?
● What countries and places would you like to visit in the future? What can we learn by
visiting different countries?

1B_CB_4: Volunteering and charity

● Why do you think people volunteer?

● Is it better to help others by giving your time and skills rather than money? What could
you do to help if you had no money?
● What benefits other than personal satisfaction could you personally get by volunteering?

1B_CB_5: Fake news and media literacy

● What is the most popular media in your country? Does it differ for various age groups?
● How do the people who create fake news try to make it seem real? Why do you think
some fake news stories go viral? Can you tell a fake news story from a real one? If yes,
how?
● Have you ever shared or believed a piece of fake news? How did you discover it was
fake? How can we educate people about the dangers of fake news?
1B: Literature and Writing (Terézia Sedláková)

1B_LW_1: Animal Farm

Introduce the plot and the characters of the story. How historically accurate is Animal Farm?

1B_LW_2: Animal Farm

Discuss the concept of dictatorship in Animal Farm. What makes Napoleon a typical dictator in
Animal Farm?

1B_LW_3: Of Mice and Men

Discuss the idea of friendship and loneliness in the novel. Describe the relationship between
Lennie and George. How do other characters in the novel view their friendship?

1B_LW_4: Of Mice and Men

Discuss the American Dream in the novel. What is the American Dream and how do the main
characters try to achieve it? What is the American Dream for Curley’s wife and how achievable is it
for her and for other characters in the novel such as Crooks etc.?

1B_LW_5: Animal Farm + Of Mice and Men

Discuss and compare the idea of power and leadership in both stories. Are the characters that hold
power corrupt? What about power in general, in today's society? Does it corrupt everybody or is it
possible to serve others without any greed?

1B: Global Studies (René Zmajkovič)

1B_GS_5: Globalization
● What is globalization? Explain how it affects people, goods, and ideas. Based on two
historical examples, illustrate how globalization affected people in the past.
● What are some benefits and challenges of globalization? Provide specific examples.
● Choose one item you own (clothing, electronic device, furniture, etc.). Use this item to
explain how globalization/Global Supply Chain works.

1B_GS_2: Poverty

● Explain the term poverty. What are the main types of poverty? Explain each of them using
specific examples.
● How is poverty different in poor countries (e.g., Guatemala) and rich countries (e.g., the
US)? What other problems are associated with poverty in both places?
● Explain the difference between equality and equity. Why are they essential for a functioning
society?
 1B_GS_3: Climate Change

● What is climate change? What are greenhouse gasses and how do they contribute to
climate change? Name three consequences of global warming on our planet and our lives.
● Explain why food waste, e-waste, and plastic waste present a problem for the environment.
How can we tackle these problems?
● What is Paris climate negotiation? How can an international agreement be helpful? Which
countries are generally perceived as being responsible for climate change and why? Which
countries are more affected by the consequences of climate change and why?

1B_GS_4: Discrimination, Stereotypes, Prejudice

● What is the difference between prejudices, stereotypes, and discrimination? Where do they
come from/how do they spread? Provide specific examples.
● According to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (the Ted Talk we watched), why are single stories
dangerous? What are some possible steps for intervention to prevent the spread of single
stories and the prejudices that result?
● Name different types of discrimination and provide examples for each. What consequences
can they bear for the victims?

1B_GS_5: Migration
● What is migration and what are some of the reasons that people migrate? What is the main
difference between migrants generally and a refugee specifically?
● Explain the term ‘Brain drain’. What are the push/pull factors? Explain how it may become a
problem for a country. What are the 3 types of brain drain?
● How has Europe responded to the Ukrainian refugee crisis? How is the response different
from past refugee crises?

1B Speaking (Kyle Michelsen)

1B_PS_1: Presentation Types

(A) What are the four types of presentations/speeches we learned about? Briefly describe each
one.
(B) What types of situations would you use these speeches in? Give at least one example for each
type of speech.
(C) What makes each of these types of speeches challenging? Which one was the easiest for you?
Which one was the most difficult? Why?
1B_PS_2: Quality Speeches

(A) Think about a speech from which you learned something - whether it be a useful skill, a
valuable life lesson, new facts, or something inspiring. Talk about that speech and describe what the
speaker did to grab and keep your attention.
(B) What about their speech inspired or challenged you? What did you learn from this person and
this speech? (This could be one of the speeches we watched in class or any speech you have seen
on your own.)
(C) What makes this type of speech a quality one? Why did you remember and think of this
particular speech?

1B_PS_3: Body Language and Other Forms of Communication

(A) Discuss these different aspects of public speaking:

1. Body Language (posture, hand gestures, eye contact, etc.)
2. Voice (intonation, volume, pitch, speed, etc.)
3. Enthusiasm
4. Word Choice (vocabulary)
(B) Talking about these four aspects, describe how you should properly give a speech. What are
the "Dos of Presentations"? What are the "Don'ts of Presentations?"
(C) Give some examples of recommended speaking practices and tell us what you
would not recommend.

1B_PS_4: Informative Speeches

(A) What is an informative speech? Describe the structure of an informative speech.

(B) Give an example of an informative speech using the proper structure.
(C) What is the purpose of an informative speech, especially compared to other types of speeches?
(D) Talk about your informative speech topic - why you chose it and how you presented it.

1B_PS_5: Persuasive speeches

(A) What 4 elements should be included in the introduction of a persuasive speech to effectively
capture the audience's attention and introduce the topic?
(B) How should the body paragraphs of a persuasive speech be structured to provide strong
evidence and arguments to support the thesis statement?
(C) What is the key component of a persuasive speech conclusion, and how is it used to reinforce
the main argument and leave a lasting impression on the audience?
(D) Talk about your persuasive speech topic - why you chose it and how you presented it.