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Some of the most common GMO crops are corn and beets. These are used to make sugar that is commonly found in processed foods such as cola, candy and biscuits.

Did you know?

ReadingYou want to find out more about food and nutrition. You have found a health magazine article about genetically modified foods. Read the article.

Text 1 Magazine article

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We can use expressions of time to talk about when past events occurred. Can you find some examples in the article about GMO food? We will learn more about using expressions of time on page 82.

❶ In the debate over GMOs—genetically modified organisms— it can be difficult to separate facts from misinformation. Are these crops unsafe? Or should we put our fears to rest and head for a GMO buffet?

❷ GMOs are plants and animals that scientists alter in a laboratory by inserting genes from other organisms in order to make crops and livestock that are larger, stay fresh longer or are more nutritious.

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Top 10 GMOs

Rice, Corn, Potato, Yellow squash, Soya beans, Milk, Canola oil, Beets, Tomato, Papaya

❸ GMOs first appeared in our food nearly two decades ago, yet the debate on their safety continues. How many times do we have to debate this? The vast majority of scientists now believe that GM foods are safe. In 2016, the

National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine published a report claiming that it found no solid evidence that foods from GMOs were less safe than foods from non-GMOs.

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GMOs:What you need to know

Top 10 GMOs

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Audio files Flipped classroom videos

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Grammar App Animated reading information video

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Project

Project 2Screening addictions

Short stories, Social issues

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In groups, make a short video telling a story about addiction.

A What addiction do you want to tell a story about? Do some research and brainstorm ideas about this addiction.

Typical behaviour/action

• e.g. smoke a cigarette, eat junk food

Effects on other people

Ways to beat it

addiction

People likeliest to suffer from it

Withdrawal symptoms

• sweating, fatigue

Common causes

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SpeakingSpeaking skill: Concluding a presentation

A good presentation conclusion helps the audience remember the main ideas and intentions of the speaker. Here are some effective ways to end a presentation:

• Summarize main points briefly. Simplify them so that they are easy to remember. Avoid repeating everything word for word.

• Give a call to action encouraging the audience to do something, e.g. Let’s all support Unplug Day and enjoy quality time with family and friends without using technology.

• Use transitions such as In conclusion, To sum up, In closing, To conclude, Finally, As a result and Therefore to show that you are about to end your presentation.

• Finish with a creative and/or humorous punchline. Use anagrams, acronyms, jokes or quotes to leave a lasting impression.

Speaking task Your teacher has asked you to create a promotional video about what you would invent if you could invent anything. Put your ideas in the flow chart and use it to record your promotional video.

My invention:

More info

Some of the world’s most useful inventions come from simple ideas to solve existing problems. For example, a teenager visiting India saw children drinking unclean water, so she created a cheap, easy way to purify water with solar energy.

Appearance & uses Advantages & disadvantages

Other points Conclusion

Call to action:

Punchline:

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See Teacher’s notes for sample video script.

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Project 2Game on!

In groups, design a game app for your favourite film.

A What is your favourite film? Think about it and complete the table below.

B Tell each other about your favourite film. Discuss which one would be the most suitable for making a game app.

My favourite film

Title

Setting

Characters

Plot

Film we have chosen:

Why it is the most suitable for making a game app for:

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Project 1What is your personality?

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In groups, design and produce an online personality test for your class website.

Find a suitable online personality test maker.

Website: _____________________________

Give your personality test an interesting title.

Title: _______________________________

Save your personality test and make

any necessary changes.

Publish and share your personality test online.

Enter the questions and answers.

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Project 2Dine with your pet

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In groups, create a cooking video for a healthy dish that pet owners and their pets can enjoy together.

A First, think about the purpose of your video and your intended audience. What kind of pet will the dish in your video be for? Why have you chosen this kind of pet?

B Different types of pets have different dietary requirements and food that they cannot eat. Research the dietary ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ for your chosen type of pet and list them below.

Dos

Don’ts

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Speaking

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SpeakingSpeaking skill: Using appropriate intonation

• Intonation refers to the rise and fall of our voice in speaking. It is important to use appropriate intonation to let people understand what we say.

• For Wh-questions, our intonation should drop on the last word. For Yes/No questions, our intonation rises at the end of the questions, e.g.

Where is the nearest MTR station?

Do you like travelling by bus?

• For statements, our intonation drops on the last word, e.g.

The nearest MTR station is Kennedy Town.

Speaking task Your friends from overseas want to know where they should visit in Hong Kong. Make a video to suggest some places that they should visit.

I love dim sum. This time I want to try some photogenic items like custard buns in piggy shapes. Can you suggest a few contemporary dim sum restaurants for me?

I’m interested in learning more about local history. I heard that there are still some traditional walled villages in Hong Kong. Is that true? Where can I find them?

I need to buy a tablet and maybe a pair of headphones. Is it trustworthy to buy these gadgets at the Apliu Street Flea Market? What should I pay attention to if I shop there?

I enjoy hiking and taking photos of the natural landscape. I’m not a pro though. Which hiking trail would you recommend?

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See Teacher’s notes for sample video script.

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Guide and challenge students to produce multimodal content in projects and speaking tasks

Online personality quiz

Speaking task—vlog introducing places to visit in Hong Kong

Short film about addiction

Cooking video

Speaking task—promotional video for a new invention Game app featuring

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Interactive video

Further support in multimodal learning

Multi-platform e-textbooks

e-Activities

Polling

e-Share

Power Tools for Writing

Multiple device management (MDM)

Turnon/offMDMBlackscreens

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Oxford English (Second Edition) YouTube playlist for further learning and to broaden students’ knowledge of the unit topic

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