An interesting discovery: A* Email

An interesting discovery: A* Email
You recently went on a picnic to a nearby island where you saw something interesting. Write an email to friend telling what happened.  In your letter you must; tell when and where you went describe what you saw describe your feelings about what you saw The pictures above may give you some ideas, and you… ...

Space travel – A Star Model Article

Space travel - A Star Model Article
Exercise 7 In your English class, you have had a discussion about whether governments should spend money on exploring space. Here are two comments from students in your class: We might need to live on another planet in the future! Think how much money it costs! Write an article for your teacher, giving your views…. ...

Jerboas – A Star Model Summary

Jerboas - A Star Model Summary
Read the following article about a type of desert animal called a jerboa. Write a summary about how jerboas’ physical features help them survive in the desert, AND the threats that jerboas face. Your summary should be about 100 words long (and no more than 120 words long). You should use your own words as… ...

CCTV cameras in classrooms – a double-edged sword

CCTV cameras in classrooms – a double-edged sword
Exercise 7 Your Principal has recently outlined a plan to install CCTV cameras in the classrooms, citing several advantages of them but not everyone agrees. Here are two comments from concerned people about this idea: This will finally sharpen the acts of those lazy teachers. I don’t like being watched all the time. Write an… ...

Hostile Architecture – A Star Summary

Hostile Architecture - A Star Summary
Read the following article about new ways of designing public spaces which aim to control people’s behaviour. Write a summary of the ways in which designers are attempting to control behaviour in public spaces. Your summary should be about 100 words long (and no more than 120 words long). You should use your own words… ...

Learning new languages – A* Article

Learning new languages - A* Article
There is so much emphasis put on learning foreign languages these days, but some people are not convinced about the advantages it brings. Here are some comments some people have expressed on the issue. “It is out of question that employers seek candidates who can speak major languages.” “I believe people are disrespecting their mother-tongue… ...