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Today’s Themes and Tasks

Workout of the Day

Complete the Workout of the day. Click on the images to be linked to the videos hosted on YouTube.

1. Fluency Waterfall

2. Waterfall Model

3. Vocabulary Connections

4. EI. 10

Waterfall Model Transcripts

Review these transcripts to see other ways of responding to the Waterfall tasks and to look for grammar patterns and vocabulary that may be useful for you in your response. The example responses are C1+ in their level. How do your responses compare? What can you do to improve your responses during the next Fluency Waterfall?

90 Second Task

Farming needs to adapt big time if we're going to feed more people without trashing the planet. First up, we've got to talk about sustainable practices. That means farming in ways that don't wear out the soil or waste water. My uncle started using drip irrigation on his farm, which is this clever system that delivers water right to the plants' roots instead of spraying it everywhere. It uses way less water and the plants love it.

Another game-changer is growing different types of crops together, also known as crop diversification. Instead of just planting one crop over a huge area, mixing things up can actually be better for the soil and can help fight pests naturally. Plus, it means more variety of foods being produced. A friend of mine who gardens started planting tomatoes alongside her basil and noticed not only did the basil grow like crazy, but the tomatoes tasted better too and she had everything you’d need for delicious pizza.

Lastly, we can't ignore technology. There are all sorts of new gadgets and apps that help farmers be more efficient and environmentally friendly. From sensors that tell you exactly when your plants need water to apps that help you track the health of your soil, tech is making it easier to farm smarter, not harder. But we need to help farmers be able to access and afford this tech.

So, by embracing sustainable practices, diversifying crops, and using technology, farming can definitely evolve to feed more people in a way that's kind to our planet. It's all about being smart with our resources.

60 Second Task

Talking about animals in zoos or shows, it’s crucial to think about their wellbeing. They need space that feels like home, with proper food and care. I saw lions in a zoo once with a huge area designed like the savannah, complete with sound effects. It was a game changer - they seemed way more alive than if they had been in small cages.

Education’s another big part. Animal shows and zoos can teach us loads, like this dolphin show I went to. It wasn't just tricks; they explained dolphins’ intelligence and the threats they face. It made me think more about how to help protect marine life.

And really, it’s about the message these places send. They should make us respect and want to protect animals, not just see them as entertainment. That dolphin show did just that, showing me dolphins as amazing creatures we need to care for.

So, making sure animals are happy, educating visitors, and promoting conservation are key. It’s all about giving these animals the respect they deserve.

Cross-generational connections greatly benefit aging, merging youthful zest with wisdom. Consider my grandpa and cousin: he discovers tech through her, while she gains insights from his past, enriching both. Similarly, Mrs. Johnson, who leads our garden club, becomes a beacon for younger members, finding joy and purpose in sharing her gardening skills.

These relationships provide emotional support, easing life's challenges with diverse perspectives. Older individuals offer wisdom and reassurance, while the young introduce innovation and enthusiasm. Ultimately, such friendships between different ages aren't just beneficial; they're crucial. They foster mutual understanding, support, and a sense of belonging.

EI - 10

Compare your recording to the transcript below. What did you miss? What did you mess up? Don’t be afraid to do the task again. 

1. We've got to talk about sustainable practices.

2. These relationships provide emotional support.

3. Mixing things up can help fight pests naturally.

4. Cross-generational connections greatly benefit aging.

5. They should make us respect and want to protect animals.

6. It made me think more about how to help protect marine life.

7. We need to help farmers be able to access and afford this tech.

8. Farming needs to adapt big time if we're going to feed more people.

9. This is a clever system that delivers water right to the plants' roots.

10. New gadgets help farmers be more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Vocabulary Connections

Here’s the vocabulary for today. This vocabulary is connected to the new topic and task introduced in the Waterfall today (90 second task). What words would help you better express your thoughts tomorrow? Which words could you substitute for more precise expression.

Cloze Exercise

Read the response out loud trying to remain fluent while filling in the gaps.

Talking about animals in zoos or shows, it’s crucial to think about their wellbeing. They need space that feels like ho___, with proper food and care. I sa_ lions in a zoo once with a_ huge area designed like the savannah, co______ with sound effects. It was a ga__ changer - they seemed way more al___ than if they had been in sm___ cages.

Education’s another big part. Animal shows an_ zoos can teach us loads, like th__ dolphin show I went to. It wa____ just tricks; they explained dolphins’ intelligence an_ the threats they face. It made m_ think more about how to help pr_____ marine life.

And really, it’s about the message th___ places send. They should make us re_____ and want to protect animals, not ju__ see them as entertainment. That dolphin sh__ did just that, showing me dolphins a_ amazing creatures we need to care fo__.

So, making sure animals are happy, ed_______ visitors, and promoting conservation are key. It__ all about giving these animals the re_____ they deserve.

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