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3. Match the descriptions with the words in italics in ‘Blog comments’.

1. Very good _________________

2. Bad _________________

3. There is nothing negative _________________

4. I’m going to continue using _________________

Speaking

  1. Make up a situation using the following interview instructions:

Student A (Journalist of Times Magazine): You are the journalist. You know that Mars One is a non-profit foundation with the goal of establishing a permanent human settlement on Mars. You also know that Mars One Spaceship is a one way ticket. They can’t come back from Mars. You think these finalists who want to take part in this project are crazy but at the same time you admire them. You have many questions to these finalists. In particular:

  1. How long does it take to get to Mars?

  2. How did you find out about Mars One Project?

  3. Why do you want to go to Mars?

  4. What will you eat on Mars?

  5. What are the requirements for Mars One project applicants?

  6. Right now, you are a senior interpreter in a foreign company and you also have a degree in Translation Studies. Is there a particular trait or talent you possess that you think would be valuable to the mission?

  7. Since you won't be able to ever return to Earth, how are you preparing for the idea that you could possibly spend the rest of your life on Mars?

  8. Besides family and friends, what would you miss the most about home?

  9. How did your parents react to the idea of you leaving, never to return?

  10. According to an MIT study, there is a possibility that the first crews traveling to Mars will suffocate in 68 days. Does that hinder your desire to participate?

  11. Did you think about space radiation?

  12. How would you cope with psychological challenges on Mars?

(Student B) Interviewee: You are one of the 700 finalists who will be the first group of humans to attempt starting a civilization on Mars. Participating in this project you will be able to realize your dream. Since childhood ages you were curious about space travelling, you wanted to find out whether there is a life on Mars. You firmly believe that sending people to Mars is 'the next giant leap for mankind'. You consider that this mission will jumpstart massive developments in all kinds of areas, a few examples being in recycling, solar energy, food production and the advancement of medical technology.

Writing

  1. Write a letter to an Internet expert. Ask him/her three questions about the Internet. Give him/her three of your ideas on how to make it better in education process.

    Rules for Writing Formal Letters in English

In English there are a number of conventions that should be used when writing a formal or business letter. Furthermore, you try to write as simply and as clearly as possible, and not to make the letter longer than necessary. Remember not to use informal language like contractions.

  • Addresses:

1) Your Address The return address should be written in the top right-hand corner of the letter.

2) The Address of the person you are writing to The inside address should be written on the left, starting below your address.

Date:

Different people put the date on different sides of the page. You can write this on the right or the left on the line after the address you are writing to. Write the month as a word.

  • Salutation or greeting:

1) Dear Sir or Madam, If you do not know the name of the person you are writing to, use this. It is always advisable to try to find out a name.

2) Dear Mr Jenkins, If you know the name, use the title (Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms, Dr, etc.) and the surname only. If you are writing to a woman and do not know if she uses Mrs or Miss, you can use Ms, which is for married and single women.

  • Ending a letter:

1) Yours faithfully If you do not know the name of the person, end the letter this way.

2) Yours sincerely If you know the name of the person, end the letter this way.

3) Your signature Sign your name, then print it underneath the signature. If you think the person you are writing to might not know whether you are male or female, put you title in brackets after your name.

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