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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

 In today's fast-paced world, I really can't imagine living without my smartphone. It's become like an extra limb or a trusty sidekick that I rely on for almost everything.

First off, staying connected is a breeze with a smartphone. I can chat with friends and family, no matter where they are. It's incredible how a small device can bring us all closer together. Plus, I can share photos and videos instantly, keeping those precious memories alive.

When it comes to work, my smartphone is a game-changer. I can check my emails, manage my calendar, and even work on important documents while I'm on the move. It's like having my office in my pocket, which is super handy, especially during business trips.

But it's not just about staying connected and being productive. My smartphone is a treasure trove of information. I can read news articles, access educational resources, and even learn new skills through various apps. It's like having a library at my fingertips, 24/7.

In a nutshell, my smartphone is my lifeline. It keeps me connected, productive, and informed. I can't imagine navigating today's world without it.

60 Second Task

One of the biggest environmental concerns today is climate change. It mainly happens because we're putting more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the air when we burn fossil fuels like oil and coal. This leads to some significant problems.

First, it causes the Earth's temperature to go up, which makes polar ice melt and sea levels rise. This is a big issue for coastal areas and islands. Climate change also messes up our weather. Some places get too much rain and have floods, while others don't get enough rain and suffer from droughts. This really affects farming and our food supply.

Another problem is how it impacts animals and plants. They can't always adapt quickly to these changes, so we're losing different species. This isn't just bad for nature but also for us because we rely on biodiversity for things like food and medicine.

The way we age is deeply influenced by our lifestyle choices. Regular physical activity, like my grandma's yoga routine, is essential for maintaining vitality and health. It's not about intense workouts but finding joy in movement.

Nutrition plays a critical role too. Opting for a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as I did with my smoothie habit, significantly improves long-term health outcomes and vitality.

Social connections cannot be overlooked. Loneliness can impact our well-being as we age, so staying engaged with family, friends, or community activities, like Mr. Thompson's book club, is vital for emotional health.

Ultimately, aging well hinges on staying active, eating nutritiously, and fostering social ties, forming a foundation for a healthier and happier life.

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. I can check my emails while I'm on the move.

2. Loneliness can impact our well-being as we age.

3. Staying connected is a breeze with a smartphone.

4. My smartphone is a treasure trove of information.

5. I can't imagine navigating today's world without it.

6. When it comes to work, my smartphone is a game-changer.

7. We rely on biodiversity for things like food and medicine.

8. Some places get too much rain while others don't get enough rain.

9. It's become a trusty sidekick that I rely on for almost everything.

10. Opting for a diet rich in vegetables significantly improves health outcomes.

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.

One of the biggest environmental concerns today is climate change. It mainly happens because we're putting mo__ greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into th_ air when we burn fossil fuels li__ oil and coal. This leads to so__ significant problems.

First, it causes the Earth's temperature t_ go up, which makes polar ice me__ and sea levels rise. This is a_ big issue for coastal areas and is_____. Climate change also messes up our we_____. Some places get too much rain an_ have floods, while others don't get en____ rain and suffer from droughts. This re____ affects farming and our food supply.

Another problem is how it impacts an_____ and plants. They can't always adapt qu_____ to these changes, so we're losing di_______ species. This isn't just bad for na____ but also for us because we re__ on biodiversity for things like food an_ medicine.

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