Concepts and comments Units 1 and 2

English

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching

Instructions: Match the vocabulary words with their correct definitions.

  1. Hogan
  2. Artifacts
  3. Amateur
  4. Graffiti
  5. Impartiality
  6. Porcelain
  7. Ceremony
  8. Peacekeeping
  9. Torture
  10. Tapestries

Definitions: a. A traditional Navajo house. b. Objects made by humans, typically of cultural or historical interest. c. Non-professional; doing something for fun, not as a job. d. Words or drawings scratched or painted on a wall. e. Fairness; not favoring one side over another. f. A fine, white ceramic material. g. A ritual or formal event. h. The maintenance of peace by an international military force. i. Cruel treatment or punishment. j. Artworks made of cloth, often used as wall hangings.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary words from the list.

  1. The ______ is a traditional Navajo house where sand paintings are often made.
  2. Archeologists study ______ to learn about past cultures.
  3. The cave paintings were discovered by three ______ explorers.
  4. ______ is often considered vandalism rather than art.
  5. Amnesty International is known for its ______ in handling human rights cases.
  6. ______ is a highly valued type of ceramic material.
  7. The healing ______ is an important part of Navajo culture.
  8. The United Nations is involved in ______ missions around the world.
  9. Amnesty International campaigns against ______.
  10. Early permanent sand paintings were actually ______ woven by Hosteen Klah.

Vocabulary List: Hogan, artifacts, amateur, graffiti, impartiality, porcelain, ceremony, peacekeeping, torture, tapestries

Exercise 3: Synonyms and Antonyms

Instructions: Identify the synonyms and antonyms for the given vocabulary words.

  1. Adapt
    • Synonym: ______
    • Antonym: ______
  2. Controversy
    • Synonym: ______
    • Antonym: ______
  3. Preserved
    • Synonym: ______
    • Antonym: ______
  4. Humanitarian
    • Synonym: ______
    • Antonym: ______
  5. Campaign
    • Synonym: ______
    • Antonym: ______

Exercise 4: Sentence Creation

Instructions: Create sentences using the following vocabulary words. Each student should create three sentences and then share them with each other.

  1. Hogan
  2. Artifacts
  3. Amateur
  4. Graffiti
  5. Impartiality
  6. Porcelain
  7. Ceremony
  8. Peacekeeping
  9. Torture
  10. Tapestries

Exercise 5: Vocabulary Quiz (Kahoot)

Instructions: Create a Kahoot quiz with the following multiple-choice questions. Each question should have four options, with one correct answer.

  1. What is a hogan?
    • A) A type of food
    • B) A traditional Navajo house
    • C) A musical instrument
    • D) A type of clothing
  2. What does 'artifacts' refer to?
    • A) Natural objects
    • B) Human-made objects of historical interest
    • C) Modern technology
    • D) Fictional items
  3. What does 'amateur' mean?
    • A) Professional
    • B) Expert
    • C) Non-professional
    • D) Skilled
  4. What is 'graffiti'?
    • A) Sculptures
    • B) Paintings on canvas
    • C) Words or drawings scratched or painted on a wall
    • D) Digital art
  5. What does 'impartiality' mean?
    • A) Bias
    • B) Fairness
    • C) Prejudice
    • D) Favoritism
  6. What is 'porcelain'?
    • A) A type of metal
    • B) A fine, white ceramic material
    • C) A kind of fabric
    • D) A type of wood
  7. What is a 'ceremony'?
    • A) A casual meeting
    • B) A ritual or formal event
    • C) A spontaneous gathering
    • D) An informal party
  8. What is 'peacekeeping'?
    • A) Starting conflicts
    • B) The maintenance of peace by an international military force
    • C) Ignoring disputes
    • D) Promoting violence
  9. What does 'torture' mean?
    • A) Kindness
    • B) Cruel treatment or punishment
    • C) Comfort
    • D) Healing
  10. What are 'tapestries'?
    • A) Paintings on paper
    • B) Artworks made of cloth, often used as wall hangings
    • C) Sculptures made of stone
    • D) Digital prints

Exercise 6: Word Association

Instructions: For each vocabulary word, write down three words that you associate with it. Share your associations with your partner and discuss why you chose those words.

  1. Hogan
  2. Artifacts
  3. Amateur
  4. Graffiti
  5. Impartiality
  6. Porcelain
  7. Ceremony
  8. Peacekeeping
  9. Torture

Tapestries

Impact 2- unit 1- grammar 1

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Comparative Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct comparative/ Superlative form of the adjectives provided.

  1. My house is __________ (big) than yours.
  2. This book is __________ (interesting) than the one I read last week.
  3. Her dress is __________ (beautiful) than mine.
  4. The exam was __________ (difficult) than I expected.
  5. Mount Everest is the_________(high) mountain in the world.
  6. She is the __________ (intelligent) student in our class.
  7. This is the __________ (expensive) restaurant in town.
  8. Today is the __________ (cold) day of the year.
  9. John is (tall) _______ than Mike.
  10. This puzzle is (easy) _______ than the previous one.
  11. Winter is (cold) _______ than autumn.
  12. My car is (fast) _______ than yours.

2. Rewrite the sentences using the comparative/ Superlative form.

  1. John is (tall) _______ than Mike.
  2. This puzzle is (easy) _______ than the previous one.
  3. Winter is (cold) _______ than autumn.
  4. My car is (fast) _______ than yours.
  5. This hotel is __________ (expensive) than the one we stayed at last time.
  6. His explanation was __________ (clear) than hers.
  7. Their house is __________ (far) from the city center than ours.
  8. She feels __________ (happy) now that the project is finished.

3. Choose the correct comparative form to complete the sentences.

  1. This book is __________ (more interesting / interestinger) than that one.
  2. My dog is __________ (more friendly / friendlier) than my cat.
  3. The test was __________ (easier / more easier) than I thought.
  4. Jane is __________ (more talented / talenteder) than her sister.
  5. This is __________ (more beautiful / the most beautiful) painting in the gallery.
  6. He is __________ (more talented / the most talented) musician in the orchestra.
  7. January is usually __________ (the coldest / colder) month of the year in our region.
  8. That was __________ (the worst / worse) movie I’ve seen this year.

 

Hobbies

Vocabulary - English Language

### Worksheet: Hobbies (Grade 9) Based on the video: [Link to the video](https://vkvideo.ru/video-93166146_456240674?t=1m9s) --- #### Task 1: Open-ended Question 1. What is the main idea of the video? Explain in 2-3 sentences. --- #### Task 2: Short Answer 2. According to the video, why are hobbies important for teenagers? 3. Name three hobbies mentioned in the video. --- #### Task 3: Drag and Drop (Fill in the Blanks) 4. Complete the sentences by dragging the correct words into the gaps: - Hobbies help teenagers to __ their creativity. (develop / lose / ignore) - Engaging in hobbies can reduce __ and improve mental health. (boredom / stress / happiness) - Some hobbies, like __, can even lead to future career opportunities. (gaming / painting / sleeping) --- #### Task 4: Matching 5. Match the hobby with its benefit: - a. Playing sports - b. Reading books - c. Learning a musical instrument - d. Drawing or painting 1. Improves focus and patience 2. Enhances physical fitness 3. Boosts creativity and self-expression 4. Expands knowledge and vocabulary --- #### Task 5: Choose the Correct Word/Phrase 6. Select the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: - Hobbies are a great way to __ your free time. (waste / spend / ignore) - The video suggests that hobbies can help teenagers to __ new skills. (forget / develop / lose) - According to the video, hobbies are not just for fun but also for __. (stress / learning / sleeping) --- #### Task 6: Multiple Choice (Single Correct Answer) 7. What is one benefit of having a hobby, as mentioned in the video? a) It makes you tired b) It helps you relax and unwind c) It increases your workload d) It makes you less creative --- #### Task 7: Multiple Choice (Multiple Correct Answers) 8. Which of the following are true about hobbies, according to the video? (Choose all that apply) a) Hobbies can improve mental health b) Hobbies are a waste of time c) Hobbies can help you discover new interests d) Hobbies are only for adults --- #### Task 8: Reflection 9. What hobby would you like to try after watching the video? Why? --- Answer Key: 1. (Sample answer) The video emphasizes the importance of hobbies for teenagers, highlighting their benefits for mental health, creativity, and skill development. 2. Hobbies are important for teenagers because they help reduce stress, develop creativity, and provide opportunities to learn new skills. 3. (Sample answers) Playing sports, reading books, learning a musical instrument. 4. develop, stress, painting. 5. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3. 6. spend, develop, learning. 7. b) It helps you relax and unwind. 8. a) Hobbies can improve mental health, c) Hobbies can help you discover new interests. 9. (Personal reflection, no fixed answer).

Student Worksheet Leaflet : Marc Chagall – From Goal to Success

Reading Comprehension - English Language

Name: ____________________ 

SUCCESS

to set a goal 

 

to work hard

 

to face obstacles

 

to acquire new skills

 

to stay humble and hungry

 

Before Reading – Think & Discuss 

1. What do you think makes a person successful? 

  

2. Have you ever seen a painting with flying people, animals, or dream-like scenes? How did it make you feel? 

 

Reading Comprehension 

Read the biography of Marc Chagall . Then answer the questions.

 

True (T) or False (F)? Correct the false sentences. 

 

1. _ Marc Chagall was born in Paris. 

   → Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

2. He came from a wealthy family. 

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

  

 

3.  He stopped painting during World War II. 

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

4.  His art often included memories of his childhood. 

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

5. He only painted on canvas. 

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

6. He painted his most famous works in Paris.

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

7. Unfortunately, Chagall`s paintings didn`t see many exhibitions during his lifetime.

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

 

Find the evidence in the text. Give the real sentences from the text

To set a goal 

_________________________________________________

to work hard

_________________________________________________

to face obstacles

_________________________________________________

to acquire new skills

_________________________________________________

to stay humble and hungry

_________________________________________________

 

A picture description

  • Useful vocabulary

a flying couple, a violinist, a vibrant colour palette, floating figures, distorted perspective, symbols of childhood / love / hometown, euphoria of love, soaring happiness, nostalgia for the goal, connection to roots, the artist at work, between his homeland and new life

 

Topics to highlight while describing

  • How does this picture reflect Chagall`s goals, dreams, obstacles etc
  • What do main figures symbolize in the picture?

 

Reflection 

  • Marc Chagall never gave up on his dream, even when life was hard. 
  • What is your dream or big goal? What will help you achieve it? 

 

 

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