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UK UNIVERSITIES‐SECRETS OF FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES
What are they? Why are they controversial?
Facts: important people have always belonged to fraternities, most US Presidents and top
businesspeople. Society members get better grades and are more likely to graduate from college.
Crib sheet:
‐ Fraternities and sororities: What are they?, what are they for?, Names, joining process.
‐ US University: numbers / top ones (Ivy league)
PROS:
‐ Friendship, academic support
‐ More parties
‐ Chance to develop leadership and
interpersonal skills
‐ Build CVs and find a job after Universitiy
(connections)
‐ They give you instant friends to help you
with social acceptance.
‐ They organize sport events and
community services (tutoring children or
charity fundraising).
‐ They toughen you up if you can take
criticism.
CONS:
‐ Incidents associated to binge‐drinking
and racism.
‐ Expensive (social status, many parties,
clothes…)
‐ Time‐consuming (too many parties)
‐ Pledges have to pass trial tests, tasks and
rituals that can be controversial or even
dangerous.
‐ They push you to your limits: humiliation/
body issues / alcohol abuse.
VOCABULARY
Stalking Rush week Freak out Open house Skits (short comedy play) Bid (offer) Spur (drive to accomplish) Scrutiny Pledges (new recruits) Blindfolded Dues
recruits Bond (establish a friendship) / bonding Like‐minded Screening process Scholarships Loans Drop out “the last straw” Toll (high cost for doing something “a foot in the door”
WRITING:
Write a FOR‐AGAINST essay about Fraternities and Sororities in US Universities. Would you join
one even if it challenged you?
LISTENING
“ SLAVE LABOUR” ‐ OR ROAD O A JOB?
A Government work‐experience scheme for Britain’s youth has turned into a heated debate… Work experience as part of your curriculum. Employment situation (crisis) in UK – compare to Spain The scheme: voluntary work‐experience placements The debate: Does it provide much‐needed experience for jobless people or just free labour for profitable companies?? Controversy created:
‐ Government considering cutting off the allowance to people who refuse to accept these work placements.
‐ Volunteers quitting early: too much work for free. ‐ Protests at companies forcing them to pay volunteers.
The critics: contras – disadvantages ‐ drawbacks ‐ “Slave labour” = unpaid, too much, long hours, lowly tasks. ‐ After the placement back to the job queue.
The supporters: for – advantages: ‐ Get young people in front of potential employees – possibility to become an apprentice –
contracted staff. ‐ Get people into the routine of working: be presentable, punctual, learn about work
environment, and teach responsibilities.
Examples of some companies
DISCUSSION:
1) Would you work for free if it might help you get a job? Why or why not?? 2) What would you do? (reality check tests, page 11) VOCABULARY:
To live off Jobseekers’ Allowance Job applications Vocational course To launch (a programme)
To spark (a debate)Placement Apprenticeship To pan out Toiling …..
EXERCISES Exercise: page 22 (magazine) Online resources: http://maryglasgowplus.com/my_folder
WRITING:
A for‐against essay about internships A letter of complaint to the Company/Government about your work placement.
NOT “BEAUTIFUL”? DON’T SHOP HERE! SUMMARY: MARKETING IMAGE BAD PRESS IMAGE AND REALITY TAKING ACTION APOLOGY TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE
CLUE SENTENCES: ‐“The influence fashion is having on a generation by enforcing a narrow definition of what’s beautiful” ‐“In an era of increasing eating disorders and the bullying of teenagers who don’t fit the norm, such a marketing strategy can have serious consequences” ‐“Young people can fail to give equal value to other realistic aspects – personality, inner strengths, and mental and artistic skills…” ‐“The challenge: to redefine what is cool”. “We are strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we are completely opposed to any bullying or derogatory based on race, gender, body type or other individual characteristics.” VOCABULARY Under fire – receive strong criticism Sleek Louvers – shutters Dim throb Elite Recruited Pick up Retailer Into hot water (be in trouble) Haunt (discomfort from s/t that happened in the past) Wreck (ruin, destroy) To market To go viral (spread quickly by the internet) Consumer (diff. client) Backlash (strong reaction against s/t as a result of a past action)
Plunge (fall deeply and suddenly) Lighting rod (s/b‐t that attracts criticism) Biased (prefer one idea/opinion in an unfair way) Susceptible to teasing Distorted Inner strengths Unhealthy self‐image and low self‐esteem Struggled To roam (wander aimlessly) Worthless Spiral of depression Apology Apparel Share price Pariah (s/b‐t) completely rejected by society)
DISCUSSION
‐ Where do you buy your clothes? ‐ Do you buy them because of the brand or because of the price? ‐ What would encourage you to shop in a store? Is the image of the store important to you? ‐ Is there a store you would like to work for? Why?
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS: http://maryglasgowplus.com/activities/268856?return_to=%2Flatest_resources%2F70858%3Fyear%3D2013
WRITING: Opinion essay: How can fashion influence a generation by enforcing a narrow definition of
what’s beautiful? Write a letter to the CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch explaining what you think about A&F’s image
and why you would like it to change or not. Suggest what A&F could do to improve its image amongst young people.
HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY?/ ARE YOU STUFFOCATING?
Teens from all backgrounds (not just from rich families) are splurging like never before on food,
fashion, personal grooming and tech products. Media presence requires spending money.
Latest trends:
1. Teens are spending more but are more budget conscious than ever (since the 2008 recesssion).
Greater sense of value for money‐ comparison shopping.
2. Increase in the amount of money spent on eating out (picky, very selective)
3. Fashion spending is up, especially buying upmarket brands.
4. Online shopping rather than browsing in stores
5. Tech products: US favourite brand: Apple.
6. More teens are working but they still get most of their spending money from their parents.
VOCABULARY:
Sipping (drinking)
“To score a bargain”
To coo (show approval and surprise)
Retail therapy
Upper income families
Disposable (not bills)
Picky
Preppy
To rank highest
Hefty
Shrewd (sharp judgement)
Bargain hunters
Splurge /shell out (spend a lot of money)
Stuff + suffocate
Drawn
clutter
Bulk
“a piece of cake”
Declutter
Focus on
Get rig of
LISTENING & DISCUSSION
STUFFOCATING
Culture of clutter: we have more possessions than at any time in the past, we buy and then we regret
buying so many things and we would like to live more simply.
Clutter is bad for us:
‐ We feel guilty about being too materialistic and not being organized
‐ It stops us from being creative
‐ It is frustrating
Christmas is the worst time of the year.
Clutter is not just physic: e‐clutter, virtual clutter (too many things in our smartphones, tablets,…) and
mental clutter (too many things in our head)
Decluttering: a liberating experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDIa‐WXRDSo
Environmetal effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM#t=729
WRITING:
Your shopping trends: How do you spend your money? What do you prefer online or in‐store
shopping?
SHOPPING REVOLUTION: THE END OF THE BRITISH HIGH STREET – PAGE 9 only
Pros and cons:
Online shopping is growing : convenient, 24/7, more variety, cheaper prices, uses digital technology,
possibility to compare prices in a click.
High streets are struggling to stay in business: too many stores, high rents, more staff, more wages,
limited opening hours.
The Government is taking measures to avoid the death of the High street (parking facilities, special
events, recreational opportunities to socialize…
Joining forces, adapting to changes.
2 examples: e‐bay and Amazon.
VOCABULARY:
Hub Bargain hunting Crowds and queues Why bother + ‐ing? Retail sales Soar Closure
Slash Go under (close due to financial losses) Restructuring firm Auction Struggle commission
Watch video:
http://maryglasgowplus.com/videos/262640
WRITING: "Technology has transformed the way we shop and changed the face of our high streets." Do
you agree? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?