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Daily English practice
Daily English practice
“Rome was not built in one day,” as the proverb says. Daily practice is important for students who want to make a substantial improvements in their English. SEE U teachers will help students improve their English by posting easy-to-use materials for daily English language practice on the SEE U online platform. There is no pressure! Students can do these exercises at their own pace and at any time.
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2019-20 Semester A
- #130 Kings and Queens in the Present World— Margrethe II of Denmark
- #129 Kings and Queens in the Present World—King Vajiralongkorn
- #128 Kings and Queens in the Present World—Emperor Naruhito
- #127 Kings and Queens in the Present World— King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
- #126 Kings and Queens in the Present World—Queen Elizabeth II
- #125 Influential Presidents in the World—Aung San Suu Kyi
- #124 Influential Presidents in the World—Ninoy Aquino
Date: 11 October 2019
Skills/ Objectives: Reading, Listening and Writing Skills
Do you know where Lego, arguably the world’s favourite toy, is made?
How many Northern European countries can you name off the top of your head?
Did you know that Denmark has a royal family that has a history of a thousand years?
Date: 10 October 2019
Skills/ Objectives: Reading, Listening and Writing Skill
What comes to mind when you think of Thailand?
Did you notice just how often you can see a photograph of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, exquisitely framed and revered in almost any Thai restaurant in Hong Kong?
How much do you know about King Bhumibol, and his successor and only son, King Vajiralongkorn?
Date: 9 October 2019
Skills/ Objectives: Reading, Listening and Writing Skills
What comes to mind when you hear about emperors in your study of history?
While most emperors are felt to be aggressive and belligerent, some have proven themselves as peace lovers. Can you name anyone like this?
Date: 8 October 2019
Skills/ Objectives: Reading, Listening and Writing Skills
Have you heard of a modern-day king as good-looking as a Korean pop star?
What does it take for a king to become a “people’s king”?
Can you read aloud the name “Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck” when you see it? Or just “Khesar” (to be read with a silent “h”)?
Date: 7 October 2019
Skills/ Objectives: Reading, Listening and Writing Skills
Can you tell the difference between Queen Elizabeth and Queen Elizabeth the Second?
How many names come to your mind when you think of the British royal family?
Some people see a queen or a king as an anachronism. What does “anachronism” mean?
Date: 4 October 2019
Skills/ Objectives: Reading, Listening and Writing Skills
What is a glass ceiling?
In many parts of the world in the past, women's social status has been suppressed. In this day and age, however, do you still see resistance to the rise of women?
What do you think explains the ostensibly low participation rates of women in modern-day politics and government?
Date: 3 October 2019
Skills/ Objectives: Reading, Listening and Writing Skill
How much do you know about the fascinating history, culture and people of the Philippines?
Can you name the President of the Philippines?
What do you know about the Philippines' modern-day politics and the U.S. involvement in it?