Learning outcome:
To be able to understand, talk and write about vocabulary relating to media and technology in everyday life and how they impact people’s lifestyles; to be able to describe healthy and unhealthy living and give advice accordingly.
Per AQA specification:
Theme 1: Identity and Culture –
Topic 2 – Technology in everyday life
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global –
Topic 2: social issues (healthy/unhealthy living)
Vocabulary: see “Technology and everyday life” and “social issues” sections in vocabulary list in the AQA Mandarin Specification
Grammar: all question words and conjunctions
square
furniture
dining room
sofa
city center
toilet
place
map
seaside
Learning outcome:
Students will be able to understand, talk and write about what people do post-16 and future ambitions, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different jobs. They will be able to comment on different types of voluntary work.
Per AQA specification:
Theme 2: Local, national, international, and global –
Topic 2: social issues (Charity/voluntary work)
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment –
Topic 3: Education post 16
Topic 4: Jobs, Career Choices and Ambitions
Vocabulary: see “social issues” section in vocabulary list in the AQA Mandarin Specification
Grammar: through classwork and homework, the teacher will assess students’ uptake of grammar items as listed in the AQA Mandarin Specification
education
summer holiday
activity
to do a part time job
pocket money
application / to apply
office
news
e-pal
Learning outcome:
Students will be able to understand, talk and write about current environment and poverty issues, discuss causes, effects, and possible solutions.
Per AQA specification:
Theme 2: Local, national, international, and global –
Topic 3: global issues (the environment, poverty/homelessness)
Vocabulary: see “global issues” section in vocabulary list in the AQA Mandarin Specification
Grammar: revision and practice on weaker grammar points
advertisement
quiet
earth
temperature
problem/ issue
pollution
drug
to get married
Learning outcome:
Students will revise all topics and language and should be familiar with the examination techniques
passport
travel agency
interview
husband
to earn money
to look for a job
to know