Dear All,
In class I have shared with you a graph of a 5 paragraph essay, which should give you a chance to revise its structure and elements. What you need to do as part of your hometask is choose an article from the Guardian that should be devoted to the discussion of some urgent problem or issue, connected with the lives of young people and their concerns. Here is a link to the section of the Guardian from which I'm asking you to choose an article for yourself:
In class I have shared with you a graph of a 5 paragraph essay, which should give you a chance to revise its structure and elements. What you need to do as part of your hometask is choose an article from the Guardian that should be devoted to the discussion of some urgent problem or issue, connected with the lives of young people and their concerns. Here is a link to the section of the Guardian from which I'm asking you to choose an article for yourself:
And here is a list of tasks for you to do with the article of your choice:
1. In the thread share the following information about the article:
1. What issue or issues it is devoted to
2. Why you are concerned about this issue
3. What 3 things the article made you think about
4. What questions you have as a result of reading this article
5. Is there a similar problem the Russian young people have? In what ways it is similar and/or different?
Task 2: You will certainly come across some useful expressions and collocations.
a) Share your list of them in your own blog together with your own example of them.
b) Look through the examples 2 of your peers have written and see if you understand them or have some question about them. Comment on how clear they are in the provided context.
Task 3: Parallel structure exercises
I have created a new post with the explanation of this part of your task. Follow the link to access it
Task 3: Parallel structure exercises
I have created a new post with the explanation of this part of your task. Follow the link to access it
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2090661140339972084#allposts/postNum=0
Please be ready with these tasks a day before the next class (publish them December 1, 2018)
Good luck!
Let me know if you have some questions about the tasks, so that I would help you if necessary.
Have a great week!
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ReplyDelete1. The article is devoted to the mental health problems of young people and children.
Delete2. I’m concerned about this issue because more and more people are showing suicidal tendencies.
3. It made me think about young children with mental health disorders, about the fact that girls aged 17-19 are more likely to have a mental health disorder than boys in the same age group, and about the reasons why it is happening.
4. Why do young children and even toddlers have mental health problems? Why do mental disorders become more common during childhood these days? Why is there a shift in the number of girls with mental disorders?
5. I think there is a similar problem with the Russian young people, but I don’t if the gender/age ratio is close to the British one.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/22/concern-over-rise-in-suicide-attempts-among-young-women
I couldn’t open the link for Task 3.
The list of expressions is on my blog.
ReplyDelete1. The article “Young people are being prescribed dangerous antidepressants” is devoted to the discussion of the problem of a prescription the drugs that can have harmful effect on us.
2. A session is coming and all studens are worrying about their exams and usually have a depression. Majority of students take antidepressants to cope with depression and get over a fear.
3. 1. “The US Food and Drug Administration has warned about the increased suicide risk associated with the use of antidepressants”.
2. “These drugs can raise young people’s energy level before they act to raise their mood, especially in the early months of use”.
3. “Antidepressants are powerful drugs, and the effect on developing brains is little researched. They are the two SSRIs with the most devastating withdrawal symptoms”.
4. 1. Why does government not forbid selling antidepressants?
2. Do antidepressants have other hidden side-effects?
5. The Russian young people have absolutely a similar problem as antidepressants are sold in all countries and companies that make it are also the same.
Task 2:
1. To yield significant clues- давать существенные подсказки
The creator of the game yields significant clue and it helps us to complete the task.
2. To boost energy level- зарядиться энергией
Whether you keep a strict workout schedule, or need to unwind after a long day, the fitness center will help to boost your energy level.
3. Mindset- мышление
We need to know as it affects our mindset
4. Wholeheartedly- искренне, полностью, от всего сердца
We wholeheartedly wish the Athens Olympics every success.
5. To be a last resort- крайняя мера, средство
Sanctions should be a remedial measure, to be used as a last resort, and should be applied within a specific time-frame.
6. Facilitate tapering- способствовать сужению
Drug companies make it more difficult to achieve by not producing low enough dosages to facilitate gradual tapering.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/25/young-people-are-being-prescribed-dangerous-antidepressants
1. The article “Young people are being prescribed dangerous antidepressants” is devoted to the discussion of the problem of a prescription the drugs that can have harmful effect on us.
ReplyDelete2. A session is coming and all studens are worrying about their exams and usually have a depression. Majority of students take antidepressants to cope with depression and get over a fear.
3. 1. “The US Food and Drug Administration has warned about the increased suicide risk associated with the use of antidepressants”.
2. “These drugs can raise young people’s energy level before they act to raise their mood, especially in the early months of use”.
3. “Antidepressants are powerful drugs, and the effect on developing brains is little researched. They are the two SSRIs with the most devastating withdrawal symptoms”.
4. 1. Why does government not forbid selling antidepressants?
2. Do antidepressants have other hidden side-effects?
5. The Russian young people have absolutely a similar problem as antidepressants are sold in all countries and companies that make it are also the same.
Task 2:
1. To yield significant clues- давать существенные подсказки
The creator of the game yields significant clue and it helps us to complete the task.
2. To boost energy level- зарядиться энергией
Whether you keep a strict workout schedule, or need to unwind after a long day, the fitness center will help to boost your energy level.
3. Mindset- мышление
We need to know as it affects our mindset
4. Wholeheartedly- искренне, полностью, от всего сердца
We wholeheartedly wish the Athens Olympics every success.
5. To be a last resort- крайняя мера, средство
Sanctions should be a remedial measure, to be used as a last resort, and should be applied within a specific time-frame.
6. Facilitate tapering- способствовать сужению
Drug companies make it more difficult to achieve by not producing low enough dosages to facilitate gradual tapering.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/25/young-people-are-being-prescribed-dangerous-antidepressants
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ReplyDeleteThe article “Why do more young people have mental health problems?” is devoted to the problem of teenagers’ mental health disorders
2. These days, the number of youngsters suffering from depression and anxiety increases dramatically. That is why it was interesting for me to find out more about reasons causing this so-called “phenomenon” among young people.
3.
This article made me think about how deep the problem of mental disorders is. The root of a problem may be hidden deep down into family’s peculiarities which I found surprising. Then, it all continues with specific health issues. And at the end we face socializing problems that gets stronger thanks to social media, bullying, etc. Moreover, the discussion of this topic shows how complicated the psyche of a person is and how long it takes to examine the mentality to find answers just to a half of our questions about it.
4.
1) Is statistics the same for Russia?
2) Are there any possible solutions to protect teenagers predisposed to suffer from mental disorders?
3) How can we improve the situation?
5. To my mind, this issue is similar to Russian teenagers as they face the same circumstances and try to overcome practically the similar problems, which are usual in teenage years no matter what nationality you are.
Task 2:
Adversities – неблагоприятные условия
Mental ailment – психическое заболевание
To pinpoint – заострить внимание
Defiant disorder – a pattern of angry/irritable mood
Illicit – незаконный
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/22/why-do-more-young-people-have-mental-health-problems
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ReplyDelete1. The article "What is happening with children’s mental health?" is devoted to the problem of amount of mental health disorders that people inder age of 19 have.
ReplyDelete2. Having an unhappy and problematic childhood may lead to plenty of adulthood problems not only for you, but for people in your vicinity.
3. Statistics show that the number of children with mental problems is smoothly rising, so that problem is worth of consideration and implementing things. But for now, the supply can't keep up to demand.
4. a) What's the case in Russia?
b) Why has there been a more dramatic increase among girls?
c) Is cyberbullying really so damaging?
5. I guess the general problem is the same, as the Internet is a common thing everywhere now. I can't really tell the precise differences as I'm not a specialist in this area.
Expressions and collocations:
Prevalence -- распространенность
Ubiquity -- вездесущность
Collate -- сопоставлять, сравнивать
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/22/what-is-happening-with-childrens-mental-health
DeleteI'm striking from school to protest inaction on climate change – you should too
ReplyDeleteGreta Thunberg
The article I have read is devoted to the problem of climate change. I guess, it is a thorny issue nowadays that must be discussed and solved. The author made me think about my future; as it is extremely important to reflect on this right now because it can be too late. In addition, I thought that the climate change is a present danger, and the government does not really care about its prevention. As a result, I start to consider how I can help the environment and improve the situation. Young people from all around the globe should care about their future on this planet and pay attention on climate change. Meanwhile, in Russia, this issue is important as well as it is in other countries, and I know that there are many young people who are truly care about it.
To create misery (создавать неприятности): Our children stopped create misery as they grew older and started to consider about their actions.
Enough is enough (всему есть предел): They have decided enough is enough and have since moved to another country.
Climate justice (климатическая справедливость): The need to fight for climate justice was reaffirmed.
Fedorova Darya
ReplyDeletehttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/22/concern-over-rise-in-suicide-attempts-among-young-women
1. This article is devoted to the problem of mental health among people from 17 to 19 years old.
2. I was shocked by the statistics which shows us that a fifth of girls aged 17-19 and one in 10 boys the same age have self-harmed or tried to kill themselves.
3. The article made me think about that teenagers from 17-19 are under pressure of society and they need our help. But, there’s also problem that they just cannot ask for help directly. Then, they are obliges to harm themselves in order to show us that they are not very well.
4. - Who should be the first person the teenagers ask for help: a parent or a psychologist?
- Should we ban the content that could influence the teen’s mind negatively?
- Are there any special psychological clubs for mentally illness people that can help the to cope their problems?
5. In my view, there’s a similar problem among the Russian teenagers. But, unfortunately, mental health doesn’t get enough attention from the specialists. In the majority, teens with any mental problems are not able to get help. Instead, they are bullied. And the only solution for them – is self-harm or suicide.
1. The article "Young people are being prescribed dangerous antidepressants" (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/25/young-people-are-being-prescribed-dangerous-antidepressants) is devoted to the problem of using dangerous antidepressants among children and teenagers.
ReplyDelete2. Nowadays the mental health problem has become very serious and popular. Many young people are suffering from depression, and due to this fact they have to take antidepressants. Unfortunately, sometimes these pills could make things even worse.
3. This article made me think about how it is dangerous to take some pills without knowing that it could consist of drugs and other psychotropic substances. In addition to that, I was thinking about the statistics connected with depression among teenagers and how huge the number of people who are struggling from this mental disorders. It is so awful that people, who are trying to beat depression, become the victim of someone's mistake.
4. 1) Why these pills were sold to teenagers?
2) Why didn't doctors controll the children's mental condition?
5. In my opinion, in Russia a lot of young people have different mental diseases, but I have never heard such story with the massive wave of suicide and self-harm due to the pills.
Expressions and collocations:
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors - замедлители обратного захвата серотонина
Antidepressant withdrawal - отмена антидепрессантов
Autism spectrum disorder - расстройство аутистического спектра
1. The article "Our pupils would have been on the scrapheap': the school for bullied children" is devoted to a problem of bullying at schools and its consequences.
ReplyDelete2. I`m really concerned about this issue. The situation nowadays leaves much to be desired. Most teachers prefer not to interfere into children`s arguments and don`t combat bullyng.
3. 3 things the article made me think about: The authority has to establish the organizations to help bullied children. Teachers should be aware of everything what is happening among pupils in order to solve the problem before something bad might happen. Parents must teach their children to be tolerant to everybody.
4. Why do teachers stay indifferent when somebody is bullied?
Do we have the same organizations as RBAir to eliminate school bullying?
How should children behave when they are bullied?
5. In Russia the situation is the same. Teachers stay indifferent and nobody wants to do something about it.
Task 2:
Struggle with - бороться с
I struggled with the transition to secondary school.
Were constantly on her mind - постоянно у неё в голове
The bullies were constantly on her mind.
Negligible - незначительный
Negligible number of people is worried about it.
Unconditional - безусловный
Unconditional love builds self-esteem.
References:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/10/red-balloon-school-for-bullied-children
1. The article I read is devoted to solving such problem as a great number of mentally disabled teens with the help of their peer who have gone through the same obstacles and managed to overcome it.
ReplyDelete2. I am concerned about this issue as the number of teens who suffer from psychological problems grows every year. It is clear that the traditional ways of treating this problem are not efficacious enough to prevent teens’ self-harm and suicide which are direct consequences of depression.
3. The article made me think about three things: firstly, how sadly many teens suffer from depression, how teens could be cruel sometimes toward their peers and the last thing is what a genius idea to involve someone who has experienced the same and, therefore is able to cope with it others.
4. I have several questions left after reading this article. Is this system applied in other countries? What you do you need to do to become peer mentors?
5. As far as I know, a lot of teens suffer from depression in Russia, but there is no such organization as peer mentor’s organization, unfortunately.
New words:
Thinktank – Лаборатория идей
A thinktank says that we should go on with this project.
Outreach – аутрич
Many outreach workers help the hospital with the excessive number pf patients.
Explicit – откровенный
This film was too explicit so I couldn’t allow my kids to watch it.
Validate – утверждать
It is validated he was murdered.
Emotional resilience – эмоциональная устойчивость
I need to visit my psychologist a long time to develop emotional resilience.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/22/we-can-relate-how-peer-mentors-help-teenagers-who-self-harm
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