Trinity Gese Grade 9 Part 3: Preparation Booklet
Trinity Gese Grade 9 Part 3: Preparation Booklet
Trinity Gese Grade 9 Part 3: Preparation Booklet
Focus on:
- develop the discussion by encouraging comments and opinions from the examiner
- take, keep, give up and offer turns when appropriate express abstract ideas
- hypothesise
Vocabulary
Tell a dream
Introduction
The scariest dream I have ever had is one that I've had about seven or eight years.
I've had a recurring nightmare for about 6-7 years now that I have no idea where it came from.
Narration
It starts with a first person view of a girl - shortish black hair, round face, piercings
She walks towards me, stops, turns and starts laughing at me
I can see her "parents" in the background and then she disappears.
Feelings
It makes me feel very scared, maybe terrified.
I feel like my eyes are open, I can't move and I can feel the bed
Its as if someone is breathing on my neck or a woman whispering things like "Hello" or "I can see you"
into my ear very softly...
I feel like I'm awake and that is the worst part but it's a false awakening and I'm in sleep paralysis.
Final
A bit later I'm finally able to wake myself up.
It took me awhile to believe my dreamn because it feels so real.
The end
Now, I'm able to stop it once the nightmare appeared because I can recognize it and then do my best to
become "wake" wake myself up.
Meanings
Natural Disasters.
Dreaming about being caught for example in a tornado.
These types of nightmares are said to indicate a fear or anxiety in the person having the dream.
Seeing the Dead
In this type of nightmare, you feel as you are being contacted by someone who is dead. Someone you know
who has recently passed away.
These types of nightmares can/could be associated with an inability to let go. You cant cope with her/his
loss.
Missing Important Events
Nightmares about missing an important appointment is common in people who live a high-pressure life.
These types of nightmares are often linked to anxiety about failing or coming up short.
Injuries
When people experience nightmares of being injured, the cause is often some feeling of weakness in their
own personal lives.
Partner Leaving
This type of nightmare can also be caused by feelings of insecurity in the relationship where someone feels
they are not good enough for their partner.
Being Trapped
Dreams about being trapped are quite common for individuals who suffer from claustrophobic anxiety, in
which a person has a fear of being in small spaces. However, this type of nightmare can also be experienced
by people who are afraid of not being able to get out of their current situation,
Falling
Nightmares about falling are often a representation of anxiety in your personal life about not being in
control of yourself. These anxieties are often due about money, relationships, careers or some kind of
abuse.
Useful questions
Tell me about one. Do you ever suffer from nightmares, or did you when you were a child?
Do you believe that dreams can come true? Why / Why not?
Why do we have crime? When will it all stop? Its sad that there is so much crime in our society. It hurts so many
people. Most people in the world just want to live happily and be good neighbours. Why do some people turn to
crime? Money is a big reason. Many criminals pickpocket, steal, kidnap, or even kill people to get money. There
are many terrible crimes in the world. Perhaps the worst is ethnic cleansing. This is a crime against humanity.
Many people are killed because of their colour or religion. People who commit this crime rarely go to prison.
Have you ever been a victim of crime? What do you think we need to do to reduce crime rates? Perhaps you
should write to your government. Tell your leaders enough is enough.
Questions
What happened?
Have you ever been a witness to a crime? What happened? What did you do?
One critical issue is preserving and protecting the environment. The burning of fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural
gas) produces greenhouse gases (gases that heat up the atmosphere) that deplete the ozone layer and result in
global warming and climate change (changes in the earths temperature and weather patterns).
Some scientists believe that we have already done irreparable damage to the planet, and now we are suffering
the consequences of rising sea levels and increasingly frequent natural disasters such as earthquakes,
hurricanes, and tornados. A number of animal species have gone extinct, and many more are endangered.
To reverse this trend, we must invest in clean energy (energy sources that do not pollute the environment) with
renewable resources (elements like water and air, which can be re-used) and utilize manufacturing methods
that are not harmful to the environment.
There are still many regions of the world where children die of hunger/starvation (die from not having enough
food). Unfortunately, extreme poverty is common in the rural areas of developing countries, where the
population often suffers from food shortages (not enough food) and lack of access to clean water.
Global warming is the biggest problem in the world today. Everyone knows about it but not everyone is trying to
stop it. Many world leaders are more interested in blaming other countries for the crisis. Countries like China,
India and Russia say they will not act unless America takes more action. America says it will not act until other
countries take more action. It seems a little childish that leaders are acting in this way. The future of our world is
at risk and governments can only argue with each other. Many presidents and prime ministers tell us that
technology is the answer. They say future scientists will find solutions to save the planet. This is a big gamble. I
hope they are right. I dont believe them, so Ill continue switching off lights and recycling.
We must lead to a universal agreement in order to combat climate change. 195 countries must reach an
agreement on how to lower greenhouse gas emissions which are responsible for global warming.
The notion of differentiated responsibilities between developed and developing countries in terms of
responsibility for climate change is the main difficulty about the distribution of efforts to reduce emissions and
financing.
The target set by the countries of limiting the rise in temperature to 1,5C compared to pre-industrial levels is
compulsory but without punistments.
Global warming means that the weather is becoming hotter and drier.
Heavy traffic pollutes the air in most cities.
The emissions produced by factories create acid rain which destroys cops.
The pesticides used on crops in the countryside are dangerous to birds and other wildlife.
Heavy rain and rising water levels in rivers have caused serious flooding. Floods are caused by heavy
rainfall
The story
Carbon dioxide: the gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals breathe out.
Greenhouse effect: an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere
which is believed to be the cause of a warming of the surface of the Earth.
Ozone layer: a layer of air high above the Earth, which contains a lot of ozone, and which prevents
harmful ultraviolet light from the sun. Scientists believe that there is a hole in the ozone layer.
Biodiversity: Biodiversity loss has negative effects on several aspects of human well-being, such as food
security. When humans modify an ecosystem to improve a service it provides, this generally also results
in changes to other ecosystem services.
Green peace: an organization that fights for the protection of the environment.
Questions
What do you think are the biggest problems facing our environment nowadays?
What could be done to try to reduce some of these problems in the world? Do you think we as citizens ought to
do more to help?
Do you think looking after the environment is the responsibility of governments or society?
What things do you think should be done by the government to help solve the problems of pollution?
Would you consider becoming a member of an environmental group such as Greenpeace? Why / Why not?
Do you think education plays an important role in learning about the problems our world is facing?
Maybe you have an annoying habit that you want to get rid of. Most people do. You might not even know
about your bad habit. Habits can be good, too. They are your routine.
What is a habit?
A habit is a behavior that is repeated. For instance, shaking someones hand when you meet them, or brushing
your teeth are some examples. A person usually doesnt know about their habit, especially if it is a bad on you.
A habit can entertain you when you are bored or relax you when you need to calm down. Reading before
falling asleep can be a good habit. Soon, a beneficial habit can easily turn bad, such as not being able to fall
asleep without reading late into the night.
Bad habits can cause a lot of problems. Smoking is a bad habit, and causes damage to your body. Other
examples of bad habits are procrastination, overeating, overspending, arguing, and not getting enough sleep.
The same way that good habits turn bad, bad habits can turn into obsessions if youre not careful.
Excessive cleaning.
Repetitive checking.
Ritualistic touching, e.g. light switches, door handles, etc.
Hand washing.
Obsessions Concerning Order. Wanting things to be
Symmetrical. Wanting things to be "perfect", exact. Seeking that feeling of "Just Right". books in a
certain "perfect" way.
1. I recognize my area of obsession. I also recognize what I do to put it 1. There is always something that I
right. For instance, if my obsession is keeping clean, I probably wash my automatically do. It is my habit.
hands a lot. Find out what it is.
2. Gradually I face the things I fear by starting with the easiest and 2. I ask myself if I gain anything by
working my way up to the hardest. doing your habit.
3. I Break the obsessive- compulsive cycle. 3. I ask myself if I picture a better
me without my habit.
Note: Therapy can help! I try to find the willpower to stop.
Questions
Do you have any strange habits, or do you know anyone with any?
Have you ever tried to give up a bad habit? (smoking, biting your nails..)
What type of things can people be obsessed with? (work, appearance, success, money, a person..)
Do you think that some habits and obsessions can lead to addictions?
What are the dangers of this? Do you think some people might be obsessed with keeping fit / healthy? Why do
you think this is so?
What would we do without technology? Would we still be living in caves? Probably, I think there are two main
kinds of technology. The one before and the one after computers. When we think about technology before
computers, it was quite basic. It was all mechanical. Things like steam trains and fridges. At the time, that was
cutting edge technology. But, todays technology is really cutting edge. Its the kind of technology that is out of
date as soon as it hits the shelves. I love this. Its so exciting seeing it all happen. I love reading about what
technology well have in the future, and then buy it a few years later. Its like buying technology from science
fiction movies. Id love to live to be 200 so I can see what technology is around then.
Questions?
Definitions
What is design?
Idioms
Fashion victim a person who wears popular
trends and looks really ridiculous because he/she
ends up looking like a store mannequin.
To have a sense of style to know what looks
good on you and have your own style and taste.
To be old-fashioned to wear clothes or do something that is no longer in style.
Strike a pose to take a particular posture in order to impress. You can strike a pose for the camera.
To be dressed to kill wear something with an intention to stand out/impress people and be noticed.
To have an eye for fashion to have a good taste and know what is in fashion
Dress for the occasion to wear something in the right place at the right time. Not to wear short skirt
to church or bathing suit to a wedding (unless you are in Miami).
To be well dressed attired in clothing that is of fashionable, expensive and properly fitted.
Latest = newest, most recent. Do you have the latest edition of Vogue yet?
In = popular, fashionable; short for in style. Blue is the in colour right now. Crocodile bags are very in
this season.
Hot = wanted, everybody has to have it. The new Prada boots are so hot all the stores are sold out and
there is a waiting list for them!
Trendy= what everyone else is wearing right now; a new, popular style. The internet makes it so easy to
find trendy clothes! I really like to see what celebrities are wearing.
must-have= something you absolutely must have!. The new Prada handbag is this seasons must-have
accessory!
Questions
What do you think about the differences in old and modern architecture? Which do you prefer?
Tell me about an interesting building in Chile. Do you enjoy going to design museums? Why / why not?