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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

Music in movies is like the unsung hero that deeply enhances the film's emotional impact. It's the magic ingredient that can make our hearts race with excitement or bring us to tears in a moment of sadness. Let's dive into how music amplifies a movie's emotions and consider a couple of examples where music was pivotal to a film's success.

First up, think about "Jaws." The suspenseful music composed by John Williams plays a massive role in building tension. Even before the shark appears on screen, that iconic use of low, eerie music creates a sense of impending doom. It's a perfect example of how music can set the tone and heighten our anticipation, making our palms sweat and hearts beat faster.

Then, there's the unforgettable score of "Titanic" by James Horner. The soundtrack, especially the song "My Heart Will Go On," not only captured the epic romance and tragedy of the film but also resonated with audiences worldwide. It's hard to imagine the emotional depth of Jack and Rose's story without the sweeping melodies that accompany their journey.

Music has this incredible power to amplify the storytelling in films, making the emotional experience more intense and memorable. Whether it's creating suspense or deepening a love story, the right score can turn a movie from good to unforgettable, proving that music is essential in bringing a film's emotions to life.

60 Second Task

Choosing the most influential person in history is challenging, but Isaac Newton stands out. His revolutionary work in mathematics and physics fundamentally altered our understanding of the world.

Consider calculus, a subject many dread in school, yet it underpins modern engineering, technology, and economics. Newton's creation of calculus centuries ago remains vital today, illustrating his profound impact on our daily lives. It's fascinating to think how his complex theories are woven into the fabric of our society, from skyscraper designs to the smartphones in our pockets.

Then there's his theory of gravity and laws of motion. The anecdote of Newton observing a falling apple and contemplating gravitational forces not only symbolizes his curiosity but also his ability to connect everyday observations with universal principles. This has inspired other scientists to use the world around them to give them research ideas.

These insights laid the groundwork for modern physics, enabling advancements like space exploration. Newton's legacy continues to be really influential"

45 Second Task

In exploring happiness, it's clear that it stems from strong social bonds and personal success. For instance, weekly dinners with my family, filled with laughter and stories, significantly boost my mood, underlining the power of interpersonal relationships. Psychological research supports this, linking strong social bonds with increased happiness.

Similarly, personal achievements play a crucial role. Completing a challenging work project last month not only earned me praise but also a profound sense of accomplishment, highlighting how even small victories can enhance self-esteem and overall happiness.

To conclude, happiness thrives on meaningful connections and achieving goals. My experiences with family dinners and workplace successes exemplify the importance of both elements in cultivating emotional resilience. Thus, promoting environments that support social bonding and personal growth is essential in both personal and professional realms.

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. Eerie music creates a sense of impending doom.

2. Consider calculus, a subject many dread in school.

3. These insights laid the groundwork for modern physics.

4. Weekly dinners with my family significantly boost my mood.

5. The right music can turn a movie from good to unforgettable.

6. Choosing the most influential person in history is challenging.

7. It's a perfect example of how music can heighten our anticipation.

8. Music is a magic ingredient that can make our hearts race with excitement.

9. Psychological research links strong social bonds with increased happiness.

10. Let's consider a couple of examples where music was pivotal to a film's success.

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.

Choosing the most influential person in history is challenging, but Isaac Newton stands out. His revolutionary work in mathematics and ph_____ fundamentally altered our understanding of the wo___.

Consider calculus, a subject many dread i_ school, yet it underpins modern engineering, te_________ and economics. Newton's creation of calculus ce_______ ago remains vital today, illustrating his pr______ impact on our daily lives. It's fa_________ to think how his complex theories ar_ woven into the fabric of our so______, from skyscraper designs to the smartphones i_ our pockets.

Then there's his theory o_ gravity and laws of motion. The an______ of Newton observing a falling apple an_ contemplating gravitational forces not only symbolizes hi_ curiosity but also his ability to co_____ everyday observations with universal principles. This ha_ inspired other scientists to use the wo___ around them to give them research id___.

These insights laid the groundwork for mo____ physics, enabling advancements like space exploration. Ne______ legacy continues to be really influential.

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