Monday, May 20, 2013

M1 Class: May 24: Second short vocab test / optional reading comprehension exercise

1/ The program of revisions for this second vocab test is the same as last week's program. 

2/ There will be an optional reading comprehension exercise: everybody ie "contrôle final" as well as "contrôle continu" students will be able to get up to + 2 points maximum on their last week's grade. (bonus points)


REMINDERS: 
1/ "contrôle final" students can also do this test, I will take into account their grade in case their "contrôle final" grade needs to be "boosted"). 
2/ There will be no catch-up session whatsoever even if you have a valid and sincere justification.
3/ Please, do arrive on time if not in advance!

Monday, May 6, 2013

M1 Class: 2nd Main Exam = "Contrôle Final" on May 17


The 2nd Main Exam = "Contrôle Final" on May 17 will last around 75-80 minutes maximum and will cover:

A/ Vocabulary:
 
    1/ "50 shades of gay" by Io Tillett Wright (TED)

    2/ Press Freedom (BBC report)
    3/ Tony Blair and Slavery 

    4/ Amartya SEN "What Clash of civilizations?"
    5/ Reading comprehension texts: "Learning Methods" and "History of Advertising"


B/ Grammar (in translation): 
- Grammar in translation (from French into English): 
- Units 42 to 46 included
- Units 105 to 107 included
C/ Reading comprehension: there will be an unknown text with questions

D/ Listening comprehension: you will hear extracts only twice from "50 shades of gay", "Press Freedom" and "Tony Blair and Slavery" and you will have to write a short commentary on these extracts.

E/ Essay writing: You will be asked to write an essay based on Amartya Sen's article. The subject of the essay will be given on May 17 and this will be optional. (bonus points) 

REMINDERS:
1/ There will be no catch-up session whatsoever even if you have a valid and sincere justification.
2/ Please, do arrive on time if not in advance!
3/ "Contrôle continu" students: second short vocab test: May 24 ("contrôle final" students can also do this test, I will take into account their grade in case their "contrôle final" grade needs to be "boosted").