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It’s a Matter of Taste
Summary of Learning Situations
Learning
Situation
Theme
Number
of Profiles
Level of Difficulty
Written
Text
Audio Text Chapter
Learning
Situation A Participating
in an Event
1
1 familiar
audio text
1 new written text
New
It’s a Matter
of Taste,
Track 16
1
Learning
Situation C Choosing a
Membership
Card
2
1 familiar
written text
1 new written text
It’s a Matter
of Taste,
page 54
+ New
3
Learning
Situation D
Practice
Evaluation
Situation
Joining a Gym 1 2 new
written texts
New

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ■ Secondary III
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CHARLES GIBBS │ ANTONIA TZINEVRAKIS
Collaborators
Tommy Champagne
Terri Charchuk
Barbara Mann
LEARNING SITUATION A
Participating in an Event
NAME:
TEACHER: DATE:
STUDENT BOOKLET

Name:
Date:
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Learning Situation A
SCENARIO AND INSTRUCTIONS
You can complete this learning situation after finishing the activities in Chapters 1 and 2 of the book
It’s a Matter of Taste in the Connecting Doors series.
Scenario
You are a student in an adult education centre. Your English teacher
just moved into the area. He or she would like to participate
in the community more by taking part in a local
event. You want to help your teacher choose
an event that he or she would enjoy.
TASK 1
Instructions
• Read the profile of your teacher below.
• Read the text on page 12 of the book It’s a Matter of Taste.
• Listen to the dialogue between Sandra and Amir in Chapter 1, Activity 1, page 8 (Track 16)
of the book It’s a Matter of Taste.
• Read the text about a different event on page 3 of this learning situation.
• Use the Master Chart on page 4 of this learning situation to gather and organize information from
the profile, the texts and the dialogue to select one or two events.
Profile
Your teacher is very active. He or she enjoys sports. He or she would like to learn more about nature.
He or she would like to support environmental projects and meet new people. Your teacher gives classes
from Monday to Friday.

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COMMUNITY ECO-HIKE
Get to know more about nature in our own backyard and give
your energy level a boost!
Join us on Saturday, June 12 for our first annual Community Eco-Hike!
Starting at the municipal library on 5th Street, we will go on a walking tour that
takes us through five local parks. As we go, our guide will identify some of the more
unusual trees, plants and flowers that grow in our area. The guide will also stop
to identify and describe the birds or animals that we see along the way.
Dos
• Brown-bag your lunch! We’ll be stopping to eat beside
a beautiful waterfall. There will be no cafeteria or
vending machines.
• Take as many pictures as you like!
• Use the litter bins provided.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Invite a friend!
Don’ts
• Don’t litter or leave a trace.
• Don’t bring personal electronic devices.
• Don’t swim or dive in the river.
• Don’t harm the environment in any way.
This free event starts at 10:00 a.m. sharp and will last about 3 hours.
We will be limiting groups to 10 participants for each guide.
Hope to see you there!
This event is organized by the Department of Sports and Recreation.

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MASTER CHART
Information about the profile
Personal Information/
Personality
Goals (What the Person Wants to Do)
Information about the events
Event 1
(Audio, Track 16)
Event 2
(Text, It’s a Matter
of Taste, page 12)
Event 3
(Text, Learning
Situation A, page 3)
Description
of the event
Organizer(s)
of the event
Date and
time
Location
Reason for
the event
Activities

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TASK 2
Instructions
Prepare for a 4-minute interaction with your teacher.
• Use the Notes Sheet on page 6 of this learning situation to write ideas and useful words for the oral
interaction (no complete sentences).
• Use information from the profile, the written texts and the dialogue.
• Make sure you:
- Give information about all the events
- Suggest which event your teacher would enjoy the most and give reasons
- Explain your personal choice of event and give reasons
- Ask your teacher questions to validate your suggestion
• Be prepared to defend your ideas and to answer questions.
• You can use an English or bilingual dictionary, grammar book or thesaurus.

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NOTES SHEET
My suggestion for the teacher:
Information from the profile Reasons (information about the event related
to the profile)
My personal choice (with reasons)
Questions

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Collaborators
Tommy Champagne
Terri Charchuk
Barbara Mann
LEARNING SITUATION C
Choosing a Membership Card
NAME:
TEACHER: DATE:
STUDENT BOOKLET

Name:
Date:
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Learning Situation C
You can complete this learning situation after finishing the activities in Chapter 3 of the book
It’s a Matter of Taste in the Connecting Doors series.
Scenario
You like to benefit from consumer loyalty programs. Your friend would like to sign up for
a membership card. You think it is a good idea, but you want to help your friend choose
the card that is right for you. You want to give your friend information about two plans,
give your opinion and make a suggestion about which one to choose.
TASK 1
Instructions
• Read the profile below.
• Read the text on Amir’s membership card on page 54 of the book It’s a Matter of Taste.
• Read the advertisement on a different membership card on page 3 of this learning situation.
• Use the Master Chart on page 4 of this learning situation to gather and organize information
from the profiles and the texts.
Your friend loves going to movies. He or she likes to go out with large groups of people. Your friend works
part-time. His or her work schedule changes every week. It’s never the same.
Your friend likes going to movies, but likes other forms of entertainment as well. Your friend doesn’t like going
out during the week, because he or she works full-time from Monday to Friday. Your friend prefers to go out
with small groups of people (one or two friends) at a time.
Profile 2
Profile 1

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MOVIES AND MORE MEMBERSHIP CARD
Tired of loyalty programs that don’t get you anywhere
or that limit your use of rewards?
Introducing the new Movies and More membership card.
Make your entertainment purchases work for you. With every $2 spent
on an entertainment product, you will receive 1 point toward your next
purchase of the same or similar product. Points have a value of $1
and can be used for online purchases.
Valid purchases include:
• Movies
• Concerts
• Live comedy shows
• Dance productions
• Plays
• Popular attractions
• Amusement parks
Restrictions
• You must apply for the card in person at one of the participating ticket
counters (bring photo ID). The card must be renewed every year.
• Cards must be presented at time of purchase. A 4-digit personal identification
number can be used for online purchases.
• When redeeming points, a maximum of 4 tickets can be purchased for
a single event.
• Applies to regular ticket price only. Not for special events such as festivals,
openings or show premieres.
• Points can be used for shows and events from Sunday to Friday.

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MASTER CHART
Profile 1  Profile 2 
Preferred Type of Entertainment Number of Friends in Group Personal Schedule
Information about the membership cards
What can the
card be used for?
What are the
cardholder’s
obligations
(requirements)?
What is the
maximum number
of tickets you
can buy?
What other
limitations are there
(times/places it
cannot be used)?
Amir’s
membership
card (It’s a
Matter of
Taste, page 54)
Movies
and More
membership
card
(Learning
Situation C,
page 3)

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TASK 2
Instructions
Prepare for a 4-minute interaction with your friend. You need to use information from the profile,
the text and the dialogue.
interaction (no complete sentences).
• Use information from the texts on membership cards.
• Make sure you:
- Give information about both plans
- Explain your personal choice of plan and give reasons
- Suggest one plan for your friend and explain why
- Ask your friend questions to validate your choice

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NOTES SHEET
Choice of membership card for your friend:
Information about the chosen membership card Reasons (related to the profile)
My personal preference of membership card:
Reasons
Other information/questions

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Collaborators
Tommy Champagne
Terri Charchuk
Barbara Mann
LEARNING SITUATION D
Joining a Gym
Practice Evaluation Situation
NAME:
TEACHER: DATE:
STUDENT BOOKLET

Name:
Date:
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Learning Situation D
You can complete this learning situation after finishing the activities in the book It’s a Matter of Taste
in the Connecting Doors series.
Scenario
You are on the Healthy Lifestyle Committee
at your education centre. Your committee has
obtained student discounts at two local gyms
because you think it is important for everyone to
exercise. You received an email from a student
asking for help choosing which gym to join.
TASK 1
Instructions
• Read the email below from Jonathan, a student.
• Read the texts on two gym memberships on page 3 of this learning situation.
• Use the Master Charts on pages 4 and 5 of this learning situation to gather and organize information
about Jonathan and the gym memberships.
Dear committee member,
Hi, my name is Jonathan. I learned that students at our education centre can obtain discounts at two local
gyms. I don’t know which gym is better for me.
I am a very active person. I am involved in two sports: soccer and hockey. I’m looking for a place
to work out in my spare time. I just need basic equipment. I want to improve my cardio.
I am a very busy person. I have a son who is 7 years old and I have classes during the day, so I need
a gym that is open late. I need a place that is easy to get to (I have a car) and doesn’t cost much
money. I would rather pay month-to-month. If possible, I would like a gym that is part of a network.
Thank you for your help!
Jonathan

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Fitness Plus
A new gym, a new concept
You already know that exercise:
• Increases energy levels
• Reduces fatigue
• Helps manage stress and tension
• Strengthens blood circulation
We understand. Your problem is… motivation!
Our members benefit from a wide variety of services especially designed
to increase their enjoyment of each visit to the gym.
We offer:
• Many group classes, including spinning and aerobic dance
• Weightlifting machines
• Team boot camp
• Motivating personal trainers
• Lively music
Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday.
Fitness Plus is part of a network of over 300 locations!
Large parking lot.
Only $40 per month (25% student discount available). No annual plan. Come visit us today!
Basic Form
Train with us for less!
Why choose Basic Form?
At Basic Form, we provide everything you need to meet your goals: modern equipment,
a clean and friendly environment, and expert guidance from personal trainers, all for
a low monthly cost.
Facilities include:
• Cardio equipment
• Free weights
• Private stretching room
We’re always open!
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Convenient access to public transit
Ask us about our program for your children and teens aged 5 to 13.
Games, group sports and more!
Only $20 per month with an annual membership (10% off for students).
GYM 2
GYM 1

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MASTER CHART
What are his goals?
What does he need?
What would he like?
What is his schedule?
Other personal information
Student

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MASTER CHART (cont.)
Information on the gyms
Gym 1 Gym 2
Name of the gym
Hours of operation
Total cost
and method
of membership
Services
Other information

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TASK 2
Instructions
Prepare for a 4-minute interaction with your teacher, who will play Jonathan.
interaction using information from the email and the texts on gym memberships (no complete sentences).
• Use information from the email and the texts on gym memberships.
• Make sure you:
- Give information about both gyms
- Identify your personal preference of gym and give reasons
- Choose one gym you think Jonathan should join
- Try to persuade Jonathan to choose the gym you selected for him
- Ask questions to validate your choice of gym

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NOTES SHEET
Personal preference of gym: _____________________________________
Reasons
Suggestion for Jonathan: ___________________________________
Information about the gym Reasons for choice (related to the profile)
Other information/questions

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