Pre-reading task

 1- Read the headline, look at the photo and read the caption. Predict what the news article will be               about.

    the article will be about mental issues such as stress, anxiety and depression caused by increased             covid 19 infections rise and lockdowns impose.

2- The words you think you will find in the news article:

    Symptoms    researchers    limitations    high-risk    issues.

3- Skimming and Scanning:

    a- Read the statements and find TRUE or FALSE.

    1.Lockdowns may decrease the level of mental issues                                                        True

    2. Anxiety and depressing were reported at the beginning of the lockdown.                      True

    3. People were limited to go our at the middle of the year.                                                  False

    4. Elderly  and women were at risk of catching the virus                                                    False

    5. The stress hormone affects the health                                                                              False

    6.Being concerned about catching the vires was one of the factors for becoming anxious                            and depressed                                                                                                                    False

    b- Who claims the metal health may become worse in cases of infection increase and lockdown                  introduction?

        The researchers said.

    c- What is the percentage of people showing common signs of depression?

        64%

    d- Who conducted the study and where was it conducted?

        Kavita Vedhara. It was conducted at the University of Nottingham.

    e- How many people participated in the quiz?

        3000

    f- 14,000 households in UK were involved in a separate study during lockdown

        No.

    g- What was needed to help people feel concerned about catching the virus ?

         Suppress the virus to low level, effective system for tracing and increase 

        testing capacity.

    h- Who advised people to stay socially connected?

        Vedhara.

    Reading for detail:

    1. What might cause poorer mental health?

        Widespread lockdown

    2. What did make metal health become better?

        Stay as socially connected as possible.

    3. What can make mental health become worse ?

        Infection rise and more aggressive nationwide lockdown

    4. Which groups of people were most affected by these measures?

        Women and young people

    5. Was there anything else that drove the mantel health difficulties in each group?

        Work insecurity and more domestic violence.

    6. How has the stress level been measured?

        Researchers collected hair sample from the participants to measure the stress hormone cortisol.

    7. Young people was the only group the enjoyed the quickest recovery.

        No 

    8. Elderly have experienced the biggest increases in mental difficulties.

        No

    9. what will help people to go about their daily  lives without fear of becoming infected? 

        Having enough testing capacity will help people to go about their daily lives without fear of 

        becoming infected 

    10. What have people been advised?

        Stay as socially connected as possible. take time in every day to do at least one thing that makes 

        you feel good and makes you laugh out loud if possible. Reach out friend, family or seek 

        professional help as soon as you feel thing are becoming unmanageable.

    Vocabulary Task:

    1. Circle the meaning of the word in bold.

        a- The study conducted with King' College London quizzed more than 3,000 UK adults about

            their mental health.

            Asked

        b. Scientists warn they may  worsen again as infections rise and more aggressive nationwide

            lockdowns are considered over the autumn and winter.

            Deteriorate

    Grammar Task:

        1- Find two sentences in Present Perfect tense.

        - restriction to curb the spread of coronavirus in the Uk has driven stress.

        -as a part of study researchers have collected hair sample from participants to measure the stress...

        2- Find three noun groups in the test:

         -Mental health problem

         -King's college London

         -University of Nottingham

        Note Taking:

        Read the text again and write some notes.

        . Researchers rise alarming about depression level during covid lockdown restriction.

        . Study show women and young people are the most impact groups.

        . Researcher give some advices to over come depression.

        Summary:

        Many researches from different parts of study warn that mental health problems should be 

        concerned if widespread lockdown in a long term. It may cause high-risk of stress, anxiety and

        depression, especially women and young people are the most impacted groups. Vedhara, one of 

        the researcher has advised stay as socially connected as possible, to help stave off loneliness,

        and ensure people found time to have fun. 

        

     

Nelson Mandela

 Turning point :                                                                  

Late 50s Nelson Mandela resign from ANC.

1962-Mandela had been arrested and sentenced

Nelson Mandela lost his eldest son to the HIV disease.

Achievement:

Mandela finished his degree and qualified as lawyer.

1944 Mandela helped found the ANC Youth League

1994 Nelson Mandela became President of South Africa

1993 Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prizejointly with F.W. De Klerk

George Orwell's bioraphy

Timeline

1903, 25 June - born in India.

1904 - his mother took him back to England.

1911 -  George went to St Cyprian's School in Eastbourne

1917- he won a scholarship to Eton

1921- he joined the British police in Burma.

1927- he resigned 

1928 -he journeyed to Paris.

1932-1933- Orwell worked as a teacher

1934- Orwell worked at second-hand bookshop.

1933 - was published Down and Out in Paris and London. 

1934- his first novel Burmese Days was published. 

1935- A Clergyman's Daughter was published

1936 - Keep the Aspidistra Flying was published

1936 - Orwell married Eileen. 

1937- The Road to Wigan Pier was published

1936- lelf for Spain to fight in the Spanish Civil War.

1938- A Homege to Catalonia was published 

1938-1939 in Morocco due to his tuberculosis.

1939-  Coming Up For Air was published.

1941 to 1943- he worked for the BBC.

1943- he became literary editor for the Tribune a left wing magazine.

1945- Animal Farm was published.

1949- George Orwell re-married.

1950- George Orwell died.

Reflection of my first week in ESOL class.

I am so grateful to be in ESOL class, where i can re-start my learning journey. Due to Covid-19 the class content a small group of 16 students. We have four teachers Anita, Poonam, Elizabeth, and Rohini. Each of them manages different units in our class.

In the first couple of days i found it quite confused and difficult with writing and grammar units. However, i slightly gains more confident up to the next following days. I was supported by the teachers duting a week. All the teachers are very much warm, patient, and supportive. I do appreciate it ! 

Because i am the only Vietnamese student in my class, that is why i have to speak English all the time whenever i would like to communicate with my class mates. So i take this advantage to practice my speaking skill. ESOL class is multi culture class that people have different backgrounds, but we joint together to learn and improve English. Everyone seem committed to study and very friendly.

It is a great feeling by fulfill with such positive energy in class. Thanks to all my teachers who is spending their time on program and sharing their knowledge to help us achieve our goals.