Unit Eleven
| Stránky: | Moodle ZČU |
| Kurz: | UJP/AST5 Anglický jazyk pro Fakultu strojní 5 - šablona |
| Kniha: | Unit Eleven |
| Vytiskl(a): | Nepřihlášený host |
| Datum: | pondělí, 9. listopadu 2026, 17.00 |
Popis
Information about unit eleven.
Introduction
Power plants are the concern of many engineering branches. In this unit you will practice reading comprehension by reading a text about a solar tower. You will also practice your listening comprehension. Last but not least you will attend a meeting where you will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different power plants.Objectives:
After this unit you should be able to:
- understand a text on a specific topic,
- understand a speech on a specific topic,
- participate in a discussion,
- present your idea,
- give your opinion,
- express agreement and disagreement.
Tasks and Dates
This unit consists of five activities. In the first two activities you will practice your listening and reading comprehension. Then you will try to explain how a power plant works.In the second part of this unit you will study the advantages and disadvantages of different power plants; you will add your own ideas to the list and discuss them with your colleagues.
To complete this unit you should go thought all activities. Contribute to all forums at least once. Go thought the quizzes.
Solar towers
First look at the picture of the solar tower below. How do you think it works? Write down your own description. Do you know anything else about this type of power station?
Finally choose one of the pictures below and describe how the power plant works.
In your description, use sequencers and express cause and effect. Try to write at least 8 sentences. Upload your description to the forum. Read other descriptions and ask at least one question.
Finding the best solution
Imagine you were asked to design a power station to supply your city and its surroundings. The power station should be effective with low operating costs and environmentally friendly. Read the texts about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of power stations. Choose one type and prepare a list of advantages and disadvantages.To open the texts click here.
Now you will have to imagine that you are in an online discussion and have to discuss the construction of a new power station to supply your city with electricity. Your task it to try to persuade the other participants to build the power station you suggest. You have to agree on one power station. Go to the “Solution” forum and post your suggestion there. Explain your opinion. Read other suggestions, agree or disagree, ask questions.
Before going to the forum study the phrases below.
Stating an opinion
In my opinion...
The way I see it...
If you want my honest opinion....
According to Lisa...
As far as I'm concerned...
If you ask me...
Asking for an opinon
What's your idea?
What are your thoughts on all of this?
How do you feel about that?
Do you have anything to say about this?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
Wouldn't you say?
Expressing agreement
I couldn't agree with you more.
That's so true.
That's for sure.
You're absolutely right.
Absolutely.
That's exactly how I feel.
Exactly.
I'm afraid I agree with James.
(agree with negative statement) Me neither.
(weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
You have a point there.
I was just going to say that.
Expressing disagreement
I don't think so.
(strong) No way.
I'm afraid I disagree.
(strong) I totally disagree.
I beg to differ.
(strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
Not necessarily.
That's not always true.
That's not always the case.
No, I'm not so sure about that.
Interruptions
Can I add something here?
Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
If I might add something...
Sorry to interrupt, but...
Settling an argument
Let's just move on, shall we?
Let's drop it.
I think we're going to have to agree to disagree
In my opinion...
The way I see it...
If you want my honest opinion....
According to Lisa...
As far as I'm concerned...
If you ask me...
Asking for an opinon
What's your idea?
What are your thoughts on all of this?
How do you feel about that?
Do you have anything to say about this?
What do you think?
Do you agree?
Wouldn't you say?
Expressing agreement
I couldn't agree with you more.
That's so true.
That's for sure.
You're absolutely right.
Absolutely.
That's exactly how I feel.
Exactly.
I'm afraid I agree with James.
(agree with negative statement) Me neither.
(weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
You have a point there.
I was just going to say that.
Expressing disagreement
I don't think so.
(strong) No way.
I'm afraid I disagree.
(strong) I totally disagree.
I beg to differ.
(strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
Not necessarily.
That's not always true.
That's not always the case.
No, I'm not so sure about that.
Interruptions
Can I add something here?
Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
If I might add something...
Sorry to interrupt, but...
Settling an argument
Let's just move on, shall we?
Let's drop it.
I think we're going to have to agree to disagree