Unit 11: I spend too much time...
– Talking about lifestyles
– Evaluating lifestyle
Part 1
Vocabulary
What activities from the list below do you do regularly?
How often you do them?
___ 1. reading blogs
___ 2. uploading videos to video-sharing sites
___ 3. watching live stream of lectures
___ 4. downloading smartphone apps
___ 5. visiting social networking sites
___ 6. listening to podcasts
___ 7. communicating with video chats
___ 8. posting messages on message boards
Part 2
Conversation
Listen and answer 2 questions.
1. Why does Michael look so tired?
2. What does Michael decide that he needs to do?
Transcript
David: You look tired, Michael.
Michael: Yeah, I spent the whole night updating my website and posting on message boards.
David: Weren’t you up really late the night before, too?
Michael: Uh-huh. I was up half the night watching a live stream of a concert.
David: You didn’t sleep much over the weekend either.
Michael: I know. I was busy researching and writing new blog posts. I was also uploading videos to a video sharing site.
David: I’m surprised that you can even talk to me right now.
Michael: I know. I should really get more sleep. I spend too much time online.
Example answer
- Michael looks so tired because he spent the whole night on the Internet (updating his website and posting on message boards)
- Michael decides that he needs to sleep more and spend less time online.
Practice the conversation with teacher
Listen and write the three extra sentences you hear in the conversation. Practice the new conversation.
David: You look tired, Michael.
Michael: Yeah, I spent the whole night updating my website and posting on message boards. _________
David: Weren’t you up really late the night before, too?
Michael: Uh-huh. I was up half the night watching a live stream of a concert.
David: You didn’t sleep much over the weekend either.
Michael: I know. I was busy researching and writing new blog posts. I was also uploading videos to a video sharing site. _________
David: I’m surprised that you can even talk to me right now. _________
Michael: I know. I should really get more sleep. I spend too much time online.
Answers
David: You look tired, Michael.
Michael: Yeah, I spent the whole night updating my website and posting on message boards. I'm exhausted.
David: Weren’t you up really late the night before, too?
Michael: Uh-huh. I was up half the night watching a live stream of a concert.
David: You didn’t sleep much over the weekend either.
Michael: I know. I was busy researching and writing new blog posts. I was also uploading videos to a video sharing site. You should watch my videos.
David: I’m surprised that you can even talk to me right now. Your eyes are almost closed.
Michael: I know. I should really get more sleep. I spend too much time online.
Part 3
Language Booster
Notice the different ways we talk about and evaluate lifestyles.
Talking about lifestyles
I was up half the night (update my website).
I spent the whole night (update my website).
I was out most of the day…
Evaluating lifestyles
I spend too much time (online).
I should really (get more sleep).
I need to limit…
Look at the technology-related lifestyle habits below. Which ones apply to you? Discuss and evaluate your lifestyles.
- watching TV until late at night.
- eating junk food
- spending a lot of money shopping online
- checking for texts every five minutes
Example conversation
A: So which one apply to you?
B: Well, I watch TV until late at night. I should really go to bed earlier. How about you?
Part 4
Pronunciation: Reduction of -ing ending
Listen to the sentences. Notice the reduction of -ing endings which makes the -ing sound like in’
I was up all night updatin’ my website.
I spent the whole night watchin’ videos.
I spend too much time chattin’ online.
I was out most of the day runnin’ errands.
Think of a recent day when you were busy. What you spent most of the day doing.
Pay attention to reducing -ing endings.
Part 5
Speak with confidence
Write three technology-related activities that you did in the last week that you feel are bad lifestyle habits.
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Discuss these questions below
How much time do you spend on your phone each day?
What apps do you use most frequently?
How do you use technology to help with your studies?
What is your favorite social media platform and why?
Do you use any apps to track your fitness or health?
How has technology changed the way you communicate with friends and family?
How do you usually relax after a busy day?
How do you manage stress in your life?
How important is it to have a balanced lifestyle?