Assignments for 16.09.24

Navigate Upper-Intermediate Reading Silbo Gomero, The revival of an ancient whistling language slide 11, slide 12 ex-es 7, 8a, 9a

slide 12, ex. 7

Preposition:	Verb:
of	hear
on	depend
to	adapt
with	confuse
from	prevent
in	communicate

ex. 8a

Whistling trivia…

1. Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, banned his workers from whistling.
2. In Russia, it is believed that whistling indoors can result in bad luck.
3. In the USA and Canada, spectators at sports events whistle to express approval. However, in Europe and Brazil they whistle when they disapprove of a referee’s decision.
4. There is an old tradition amongst sailors that whistling can bring on a storm.
5. In Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, whistling in public can lead to a fine of $500.

ex. 9a

1. What factors do you think can contribute/lead to a person’s happiness?
2. What does a healthy diet consist of?
3. Do you think we depend too much on computers?
4. Do you disapprove of e-cigarettes? Why/Why not?
5. Do you think drivers should be prevented from using mobile phones?