Bread Loaf School of English Provides Innovative Six-week Study CourseWilly Wood
Prior to becoming an educational consultant and the president of Educational Solutions International, Willy Wood attended the University of Missouri at Columbia, MO, where he received did Ph.D work in creative writing. Willy Wood also attended Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, graduating in 1985 with a master of arts in English. He did additional master’s degree work at the Bread Loaf School of English in Middlebury, Vermont.
Message Series - ADVENTure - Part 4 - Jesus Came To Rescue Us - 12-24-16LifePointe Church
This message is Part 4 of our 2016 Christmas message series “ADVENTure” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Jesus Came To Rescue Us", Pastor Chuck explains what the word "ADVENT" means and how the coming of Christ at Christmas was God's intentional rescue plan for the world.
This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016
Bread Loaf School of English Provides Innovative Six-week Study CourseWilly Wood
Prior to becoming an educational consultant and the president of Educational Solutions International, Willy Wood attended the University of Missouri at Columbia, MO, where he received did Ph.D work in creative writing. Willy Wood also attended Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, graduating in 1985 with a master of arts in English. He did additional master’s degree work at the Bread Loaf School of English in Middlebury, Vermont.
Message Series - ADVENTure - Part 4 - Jesus Came To Rescue Us - 12-24-16LifePointe Church
This message is Part 4 of our 2016 Christmas message series “ADVENTure” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "Jesus Came To Rescue Us", Pastor Chuck explains what the word "ADVENT" means and how the coming of Christ at Christmas was God's intentional rescue plan for the world.
This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
2. Unit 1: main contents
Vocabulary:
Adventure: athlete, bungee jumping, helihiking, hot-air balloon,
blackwater rafting, marathon, parachute, safari, thermal park,
whitewater rafting, zorbing.
Phrasal verbs: fill out, find out, look for, set up, stand for, take away,
work out.
Grammar:
Past simple and past continuous.
Present perfect and past simple.
Functions:
Interviews / Talking about experiences: Have you ever…? When did
you…?
Describing a trip: I was walking along the road when...
Writing informal letters
ENGLISH
3. 1. Main vocabulary
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
Learn the new words: work on your glossary
Check vocabulary from Grammar mini-book page 9
4. 2. Past simple VS Past continuous
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
Student’s book page 10
Activity book page 10
Grammar mini-book p. 8 (ex. 1 and 2)
5. 3. Interviews / Writing questions (I)
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
Student’s book page 11
Activity book page 11
1. HOMEWORK: You are a journalist from The Times newspaper and
you have to interview Ted Jackson. Write at least 7 questions and
their answers. Use structures like:
• Have you ever…?
• What did you…? / When did you…?
Student’s book page 12
Activity book page 12
2. HOMEWORK: Interview a member
of your family
6. 3. Interviews / Writing questions (II)
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
7. 4. Phrasal verbs (I)
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
Student’s book page 13
Activity book page 13
8. 4. Phrasal verbs (II)
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
Learn phrasal verbs:
check the list I gave you
9. 5. Describing a trip in past simple and past continuous
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
Describing a trip: I was walking
along the road when...
Student’s book page 16
Activity book page 16
6. Reading comprehension
Student’s book pages 14-15
Activity book pages 14-15
10. 7. Phonics
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
Student’s book page 17
Activity book page 17
8. CLIL: UNESCO World Heritage sites
Student’s book pages 18
Activity book pages 18
11. Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
New Zealand
-Capital city: Wellington
-Continent: Oceania
10. Review pages
Student’s book pages 20-21
Activity book pages 20-21
9. Culture: New Zealand
Student’s book page 19
Activity book page 19
12. 11. Review again from previous units (I)
For or since
Grammar mini-book p. 8 (ex. 3)
Passive voice
Worksheet I gave you
Writing informal letters
Worksheet I gave you
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
13. Already / Yet
Grammar mini-book p. 8 (ex. 4)
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
11. Review again from previous units (II)
14. 1. I ___________________ (never / go) to Vienna.
2. My great great grandfather ___________________ (have) five sisters
3. He ___________________ (live) in Manila for a year when he was a student.
4. Oh no! I ___________________ (lose) my wallet!
5. ___________________ (you / see) Julie today?
6. At the weekend, they _____________ (play) football, then they__________ (go)
to a restaurant.
7. I ___________________ (read) six books this week.
8. Amy ___________________ (live) in Portugal when she was young.
9. She ___________________ (visit) her grandmother last month.
10. The Vandals ___________________ (invade) Rome in the year 455.
11. She ___________________ (live) in different countries, so she knows a lot.
12. I ___________________ (go) to the cinema last night.
13. Ow! I ___________________ (cut) my finger!
14. ___________________ (you / see) ‘The King’s Speech’?
15. John ___________________ (never / understand) the present perfect.
Present perfect or past simple?
Unit 1: High adventure ENGLISH
11. Review again from previous units (III)