Urbanization and Sustainable Development 2012

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Two of the links we looked at on the bicycle scheme

Transitive and intransitive verb activities

http://www.quia.com/quiz/653869.html

http://flang1.kendall.mdc.edu/3/342/2_L342act1lect1/L3_42act1lec1.htm

http://www.kwiznet.com/p/takeQuiz.php?ChapterID=2320&CurriculumID=16&NQ=10&Num=

some sites that you can try :)

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Extended Essay What does the title ask you to do?

To what extent can the problems of urbanization be met by a policy of sustainable development?

To what extent....how much/how many, an indepth knowledge, analyse specific aspects

What problems of urbanization exist?

What solutions/policies of sustainable development exist?

Which policies could solve the problems of urbanization? (how much will they solve the problems/how many problems will they solve?)

Possible essay structure TO WHAT EXTENT

How your custom essay could be structured

A custom essay designed to answer a ‘To what extent’ question should look something like this: Introduction. Almost invariably, the introduction will explain that yes, to a certain extent, the assertion of the question is undoubtedly true. However, it is also important to take into account several other important aspects which also have an impact.

Paragraph 1 and 2. These are dedicated to proving, with detailed evidence, that the assumption stated in the question is true, explaining how and why. These paragraphs would detail key aspects and show proof of their impact.

Linking sentence. This recaps the important points you have made in the first two paragraphs and goes on to say that, on the other hand, it cannot be said that the question is completely true, as there is an extent to which other aspects also come into play.

Paragraph 3 and 4. These paragraphs show the extent to which the assumption of the question is not true. This can be achieved both by showing flaws in its logic and by offering alternatives

Conclusion. Any ‘To what extent’ custom essay must end with a conclusion that answers the question. Simply, recap the points that suggest it was true, and the points against, and then conclude whether you agree the statement is true ‘To a certain extent’, ‘To a great extent’ or ‘To a very small extent’. This must be backed up by a summary of the argument on both sides to prove why you feel it to be weighted one way or the other.

adapted from:http://www.oxbridgeessays.com/blog/custom-essays-to-what-extent-691/

Presentation recommendations

Possible phrases you can use in presentations when recommending your place to visit.

1. You should (really) visit/see NOUN, (especially if you like...)

2. Don't miss out on VERBing

3. Don't miss the opportunity to VERB............

4. NOUN is something you should/must/need to see

Monday, July 9, 2012

Starting a presentation

Video to use

http://www2.elc.polyu.edu.hk/EAP/Audio-visual/

complete presentation problem solution pattern

What is the presentation about?

Why is it a good presentation?

Where can he improve? And how?

How does he introduce the presentation?

Today I am going to talk about an issue that effects……….

Uses background information (facts)…such as trade/business, population, buildings

Gives his opinion

The theme of my presentation today is………

I am going to divide my presentation into two main parts (first…….then…..)

What are the problems of development in Hong Kong?

There are not enough resources-development uses resources…there will be no resources for the future (building), water pollution causes dolphins and other sea creatures to die

What are the signposting words he uses?

Firstly, secondly, then , now, moreover, to conclude (in conclusion), to solve this problem…..

Now I would like to look at…..

How does the presentation connect with your extended essay (assessment)?

It can be one of the problems of urbanization

Using the phrases/ideas from the introduction, give a 30 second introduction on one of the following: our class, shopping in UK, public transport in UK, weather in UK