#WOTD Week 4

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 Here are week four's Word of the Day. Click on the tweets to respond to them and write some of your own example sentences.

SPOIL

Answer any of these questions:

  1. Can you give examples of how a parent spoils a child?
  2. What is something that has been spoilt for you recently? How did you feel?
  3. Have you ever had an important event spoilt by bad weather? What happened?
  4. What do you think spoils a good friendship?
  5. Can too much money spoil someone's character? Why or why not?
  6. What do you think spoils a nice meal at a restaurant?
  7. In your opinion, what spoils a good vacation?
  8. Do you think people spoil their pets too much? Why or why not?

ROUGHLY

 Comment on some of these statements:
  1. Roughly 46 million people live in Spain.
  2. The UK is roughly 70% smaller than France.
  3. The British Museum has roughly 8 million objects in its collection.
  4. Spain produces roughly 44% of the world’s olive oil.
  5. Roughly 80% of the population of the UK lives in urban areas.
  6. Roughly 300 days of sunshine occur annually in parts of Spain.
  7. The UK has roughly 6,000 islands, but only a small portion are inhabited.
  8. Roughly 60 million tourists visit Spain each year.
  9. The UK has roughly 1,500 castles.
  10. The UK generates roughly 40% of its electricity from renewable energy.
  11. Roughly 70% of Spaniards live in apartments.
  12. Roughly 25% of Spain’s population is over 60 years old.
  13. The UK has roughly 150,000 pubs.
  14. Spain exports roughly 70% of its wine production.
  15. Spain has roughly 2,500 festivals each year.
  16. Roughly 20% of the UK’s population was born outside the country.
  17. Roughly 6 million Spaniards work in the tourism industry.
  18. The UK consumes roughly 165 million cups of tea per day.
  19. Roughly 40 million passengers pass through Madrid-Barajas Airport annually.
  20. London receives roughly 15 million international visitors every year.
  21. Roughly 300,000 expats from the UK live in Spain.



DRAWBACK

Answer any of these questions: 

  1. What do you think is the biggest drawback of working from home?
  2. What’s the main drawback of living in a big city, in your opinion?
  3. Do you think there is any drawback to having too much free time?
  4. Is there a drawback to using social media for news and information?
  5. What would you say is the main drawback of online shopping?
  6. Can you think of any drawback to having a flexible work schedule?
  7. What is the biggest drawback of studying abroad, in your opinion?
  8. Is there any drawback to using public transportation instead of owning a car?


LIKELY

Translate the following sentences:

  1. Es probable que llegue tarde debido al tráfico.
  2. Es probable que reciba un ascenso este año.
  3. No es probable que terminemos el proyecto a tiempo.
  4. Es poco probable que asista a la reunión.
  5. La probabilidad de encontrar un lugar para estacionar en la ciudad es muy baja.
  6. Es probable que necesitemos más recursos para completar la tarea.
  7. Es probable que el equipo gane si sigue jugando así.
  8. Es poco probable que los precios bajen en el corto plazo.
  9. La probabilidad de éxito aumenta con el trabajo duro.


CLAIM


REMARKABLE

Answer any of these questions:
  1. What remarkable invention do you think has changed the world the most, and how?
  2. What makes a piece of art or music truly remarkable in your opinion?
  3. Can you describe a remarkable animal or plant species and what makes it stand out in nature?
  4. What do you find remarkable about the universe or outer space that amazes you the most?
  5. Who is a remarkable leader, past or present, that inspires you, and what qualities make them stand out?


FANCY

Answer some of the following questions:
  1. Where do you fancy going for your next holiday?
  2. What do you think of fancy restaurants? Do they appeal to you, or do you prefer casual places?
  3. What’s the fanciest event you’ve ever attended, and how did it make you feel?
  4. If you had a fancy car, what kind would it be? Why do you fancy that particular model?
  5. Do you fancy the idea of living in another country for a year? Which country would it be?
  6. What do you fancy doing this weekend?
  7. Which well-known person do you fancy?
  8. Have you ever tried to cook something fancy? How did it turn out?


 

Colleague 1 (Emma): Hey, did you hear about the new project? I heard it's going to be remarkable if it goes as planned.

Colleague 2 (Jake): Yeah, I caught some details in the meeting. It sounds exciting, but there are a few drawbacks. It's going to require roughly double the resources we anticipated.

Emma: Oh, really? I didn't realise it would take that much. Do you think it's still likely we'll hit the deadline?

Jake: Honestly, it's hard to say. We might, but only if there are no unexpected issues. I wouldn't be too quick to claim success just yet.

Emma: True. I don't want to get my hopes up too much. It's easy to get excited about the idea, though. It's kind of a fancy project compared to what we usually do.

Jake: Definitely, it's got some big ambitions. But we have to be careful not to spoil it by rushing. You know how these things can go wrong if we don’t manage everything carefully.

Emma: Exactly. I’m just hoping it goes smoothly. If we pull it off, it'll be a big win for the team.

Jake: Yeah, let’s stay positive. It’s a challenge, but a remarkable one if we can manage all the pieces!

Emma: Agreed. Let’s focus and keep things moving.

Created by Chat GPT

Comments

Sir Joseph said…
Hi Graham,

The lighting pollution spoils the view of stars, planets and other celestial boddies. If you want to see the night sky near to Madrid is likely than you can see nothing. Not only the lighting pollution is a drawback, but the noise pollution and the air pollution deter to see a good sky night from Madrid. Supporters of the night sky claim that you must go away far from Madrid, roughly 70 km, to enjoy of a remarkable night. Some people fancy seeing constellations like Cassiopeia or Andromeda, planets like Mars or Saturn, stars like Vega or Arcturus or our galaxy the Milky Way.

I have seen the front page of the Sunday Times with the title: “British doctor claims he doped 150 sports stars”. It is outrageous. In the one hand, it´s very bad for persons and society that people take drugs and, on the other hand, it´s worse that sports stars dope because children and other people attract and pay attention to sports stars.

I always get wrong claim with complain because they words sound in the same way. I think it´s because my brain or my ear doesn´t work very well. In any case, both words mean the same in Spanish (reclamar).

See you.
Saturday, 16 November, 2024
Graham said…
Good afternoon José,

Today I'll resist the temptation to resort to Chat GPT to help me decipher your comment. LOL - I don't see LOL much now - it seems to have gone out of fashion, which means I can start using it.

Light pollution spoils the view of stars, planets and other celestial bodies. If you want to see the night sky near Madrid, you are not likely to see anything. Not only is (the) light pollution a drawback, but the noise and air pollution prevent us from seeing a good sky night from Madrid. Fans of the night sky claim that you must go far away from Madrid, roughly 70 km, to enjoy a remarkable night. Some people fancy seeing constellations like Cassiopeia or Andromeda, planets like Mars or Saturn, stars like Vega or Arcturus or our galaxy the Milky Way.

I have seen the front page of the Sunday Times with the title: “British doctor claims he doped 150 sports stars”. It is outrageous. It´s very bad for people and society as a whole that people take drugs and what is more, it´s worse that sports stars dope because both children and adults look up to them .

I always confuse claim with complain because they sound very similar. I think it´s because either my brain or my ear doesn't work very well. In any case, both words mean the same in Spanish (reclamar).

Claim can translate as reclamar (but it usually is translated as afirmar) whereas complain is translated as reclamar or quejarse i.e. you are not happy about something.

Sunday, 17 November, 2024
Graham said…
Hi again José,

Curiosity has got the better of me. Here is Chat GPT's correction of your comment.

Here's a detailed correction of your student's comment, along with explanations and translations:

Corrected Comment:
Original paragraph about light pollution:

Light pollution spoils the view of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. If you want to see the night sky near Madrid, it is likely that you will see nothing. Not only is light pollution a drawback, but noise pollution and air pollution also make it difficult to see a clear night sky from Madrid. Supporters of preserving the night sky claim that you must go far away from Madrid, roughly 70 km, to enjoy a remarkable night view. Some people enjoy seeing constellations like Cassiopeia or Andromeda, planets like Mars or Saturn, stars like Vega or Arcturus, or our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Original paragraph about the news article:

I saw the front page of the Sunday Times with the title: “British doctor claims he doped 150 sports stars.” It is outrageous. On the one hand, it is very bad for individuals and society when people take drugs, and on the other hand, it is even worse when sports stars dope because children and others look up to and pay attention to sports stars.

Original paragraph about confusion between "claim" and "complain":

I always confuse "claim" with "complain" because the words sound similar. I think it’s because my brain or my ear doesn’t work very well. In any case, both words mean the same in Spanish (reclamar).

Explanations for Mistakes:
Spelling and Word Choice:

“lighting pollution” → “light pollution”. The correct term is "light pollution," which refers specifically to excessive artificial light that obscures the night sky.
“deter to see” → “make it difficult to see”. The word "deter" is usually followed by an object or an infinitive indicating prevention, so "make it difficult" or "hinder" is more appropriate here.
“go away far from Madrid” → “go far from Madrid”. "Go far" is more idiomatic and natural than "go away far."
Grammar and Structure:

“is likely than you can see nothing” → “it is likely that you will see nothing”. The correct conjunction here is "that," and "can see" should be "will see" for better alignment with "likely."
“Not only the lighting pollution is a drawback, but the noise pollution and the air pollution deter” → “Not only is light pollution a drawback, but noise pollution and air pollution also deter”. The phrase "Not only... but also" requires an inversion of the verb after "Not only."
Punctuation and Cohesion:

Use commas after introductory phrases, such as “If you want to see the night sky near Madrid, it is likely...”.
The list of constellations and stars should be separated by commas, and "or our galaxy, the Milky Way" is correctly separated for emphasis.
Idiomatic Expressions and Natural Flow:

“people attract and pay attention to sports stars” → “people look up to and pay attention to sports stars”. "Look up to" is the correct idiomatic expression for admiration.

General Comment and Advice:
Your student has made a good effort in composing detailed thoughts on both light pollution and doping in sports. However, they need to work on:
- Using the correct vocabulary (e.g., "light pollution" instead of "lighting pollution").
- Proper word choice for idiomatic expressions.
- Following English grammar rules for structures like "Not only... but also."
Advice: To avoid confusion between words like "claim" and "complain," practising with sentences that emphasise their usage in context can be helpful. Additionally, listening to how these words are pronounced in different contexts may improve auditory recognition.
Sunday, 17 November, 2024
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