TASK 1: READING The following hilarious tips are about different aspects of life Choose from the box and decide which tip refers to which aspect There are more tips referring to one aspect INEXPENSIVE ENTERTAINMENT SAFETY TRAVELLING HOUSEHOLD FINANCE DIET TIPS 10 11 12 13 Never attempt to fasten your shoe laces in a revolving supermarket door Lose weight quickly by eating raw pork or rancid tuna The subsequent food poisoning/diarrhoea will enable you to lose 12 pounds in only days At work, put decaf in the coffee maker for weeks Once everyone has gotten over their caffeine addictions, switch to espresso When out driving always turn left Then, should you become lost, you can find your way home by reversing the procedure and always turning right When the money comes out the ATM, scream "I won!" "I won!" "3rd time this week!" Putting just the right amount of gin in your goldfish bowl makes the fishes' eyes bulge and causes them to swim in an amusing manner Drill a one inch diameter hole in your refrigerator door This will allow you to check that the light goes off when the door is closed Save on gasoline by pushing your car to your destination Invariably passers-by will think you've broken down and help Buy a television set exactly like your neighbours Then annoy them by standing outside their window and changing their channel using your identical remote control Save on electricity by turning off all the lights in your house and walking around wearing a miner's hat Old telephone directories make ideal personal address books Simply cross out the names and address of people you don't know During rush hour, sit in your parked car and point a hair dryer at passing cars See if they slow down Avoid the need to pack bulky shampoo bottles, which can leak in your suitcase, by arranging for the whole family to have 'skinhead' haircuts a day or two before departure (source: http://www.corsinet.com/braincandy/) WHAT DO THEY REFER TO? TASK 2: VOCABULARY Read the tips again and find which words (in bold) the following definitions refer to 10 11 12 a set of actions make holes with a special tool always (of a liquid) escape from a hole decaffeinated coffee stick out too big and taking up too much space automated teller machine tasting or smelling unpleasant because not fresh device for controlling something from a distance draw a line through something moving round a central point or line _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TASK 3: SPEAKING Discuss the following questions with your partner • • • • • Which tip(s) did you find the funniest? Why? Have you heard of any other funny or serious tips to make your life happier, more comfortable, better, less stressful? What other aspects of life could be included in the list? (Suggestions: physical appearance, school life, finding a perfect date, etc.) Choose some of them and come up with your own tips and advice Share your ideas with other students in the group TASK 3: WRITING Write an essay about your findings (150 words) _ _ _ _ Answer Key Task 1: – Safety; – Diet, – Inexpensive Entertainment; – Travelling; – Inexpensive Entertainment; – Inexpensive Entertainment, – Household, – Finance; – Inexpensive Entertainment, 10 – Finance; 11 – Household; 12 – Inexpensive Entertainment, 13 – Travelling Task 2: procedure drill invariably leak decaf bulge bulky ATM rancid 10 remote control 11 cross out 12 revolving