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Think carefully about the “wheels” that we use as a mode of transport, and then complete the following survey on your own. Write your answers to the questions in the given spaces. You will need these notes for the discussion and survey (Activity 2) and when you write your report (Activity3).
1. Which “wheels” are the most expensive to (a) buy? (b) maintain?
(a) _____________________Price: ____________________________
(b) Why are these “wheels” expensive to maintain?
2. Name the “wheels” which you believe are the most dangerous to handle.
Explain why you think this is true:
3. Which “wheels” are the most difficult to master?
Explain why this is the case.
4. Which “wheels” are actually useful to own? Write down the names and jot down key words to explain how they can be useful.
Discuss your opinions on each of the issues in Activity 1. Write down your choice and total the votes in your group. You will need this information for the report you will be writing in the next activity.
| Most expensive to buy |
| Most expensive to maintain |
| Most dangerous |
| Most difficult to handle |
| Most useful |
Choose a partner from your group.
Each pair must prepare a written report on one of the topics above.
Use the GUIDELINES below to make sure that you have written an effective report:
| Feedback on Wheels | Self | Peer | Educator | |
| 1. | The report has a clear title . | |||
| 2. | The introduction states the group’s opinion. | |||
| 3. | The report indicates the number of votes in favour of the opinion. | |||
| 4. | The body of the report explains how the research was done and how the findings were obtained. | |||
| 5. | The conclusion is in the form of an appeal/good advice. | |||
| 6. | The writing/typing is neat . | |||
| 7. | The paragraphs are numbered. | |||
| 8. | Spelling has been checked. |
| 9. | The co-writers of this report are: 1 ................................................................. 2 ................................................................. Date: .................................................. |
Here are the words of a song that was very popular many years ago.
tandem n.&adv. –n 1 a bicycle with two or more seats one behind another
Daisy Daisy
Daisy, Daisy - give me your answer doI’m half crazy all for the love of you! It won’t be a stylish marriage for I can’t afford a carriage but you’ll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle-made-for-two.
Michael, Michael – here is my answer, dear!I can’t cycle; it makes me feel so queer!If you can’t afford a carriagejust forget about the marriage.You can throw a fitbut I won’t siton a bicycle-made-for-two!
As a group you must rap this song for the rest of the class. This means you will have to add words and comments and action at suitable places to achieve the right rhythm and rap style.
The following LANGUAGE TEST is based on the Daisy Daisy song in Activity 4. This TEST will be assessed by your educator.
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