Newspapers/Chips/Eyesight Test

Student Newspapers

1. Try to get all the topics and issues that can be addressed in a student newspaper.

Potato Chips/Corn Chips

1. How was potato chip invented? When? Where?

2. How did Herman Lay start his business?

3. What was Elmor Doolin's business?

4. What happened in 1961 and 1965?

5. What is the marketshare of Frito-Lay company? What is the annual turnover?

6. Why are potato chips so popular? What are some flavors used in potato chips?

7. What are the types of chips? What can they be made from?

8. What is the caution by the speaker?

9. How much do Canadians spend on chips every year?

Eyesight Test

binary star

Big Dipper/Misar/Alcor

survival of the fittest

1. What is the student going to write about?

2. Describe the test in detail.

3.  In what way is it related to anthropology?

Opossum

to intimidate

trump card

pass out

foul smell

carrion

ETIQUETTE

etiquette

courtship

manner/manners

to tip off

remark

1. Where does the word "etiquette" come from?

2. What does etiquette include?

3. Which behavior is considered to be outdated?

4. What is the point of etiquette?

5. Which behaviors are given as examples to indicate the origin of those behaviors?

6. Try to treat the person on the phone just ..................................................

7. What can cause misunderstandings while corresponding on the internet? What solutions did people find to prevent them?

9. What is the speaker's advice in the end?

Peanuts/Charlie Brown

rerun

wishy-washy

pushy

overbearing

preoccupied

tomboy

(romantic) crush (on someone)

detached

creature comforts

overpower

stuffed toys

identify with

1. When was the character created? Who is the creator?

2. But reruns of Peanuts .....................................

3. What are the characteristics of Charlie Brown?

4. Why is he considered a "looser"?

5. What does the character illustrate?

6. What is one of the solutions people develop against the hardships of life?

7. Why do people find this strip interesting?

8. What are the traits of the characters in the strip?

9. What are the messages given in the strip?

10. What can be the reason for the strip to become so popular throughout the world?