Collège Ostéopathique de Provence
Groupe A4 - G5 and G6 - Aix en Provence 2022-2023
Revision for your written exam on 15th December 2022
SECTION A : GRAMMAR
Tenses, questions and negatives
1. Present Simple and Present Continuous
2. Past simple and Past continuous
3. Present Perfect Simple
4. Irregular verbs
5. Some/Any, Much/Many, A lot of/Lots of
Tenses, questions and negatives
1. Present Simple and Present Continuous
2. Past simple and Past continuous
3. Present Perfect Simple
4. Irregular verbs
5. Some/Any, Much/Many, A lot of/Lots of
SECTION B : News article and exercises (keywords etc.)
SECTION C : Vocabulary - Medical and other . . .
Health, Medical, Diseases, Sports . . .
'Giving Instructions' to a patient during a osteopathy session (Grammar and vocabulary)
HUMAN BODY - internal and external
Health, Medical, Diseases, Sports . . .
'Giving Instructions' to a patient during a osteopathy session (Grammar and vocabulary)
HUMAN BODY - internal and external
Debate Topic for 16th November 2022
"Euthanasia can never be justified"
Are you for or against this motion ?
Do you agree or disagree ?
What are the Pros and Cons ?
"Euthanasia can never be justified"
Are you for or against this motion ?
Do you agree or disagree ?
What are the Pros and Cons ?
Topics for Your Debate Teams
9th November 2022
Great topics to debate
1. Discuss the various symptoms of a heart attack.
What can an osteopath do to help a patient who has recently had a heart attack ?
2. The three best ways to treat depression in 2022
Talk about the problems caused by antidepressants
9th November 2022
Great topics to debate
1. Discuss the various symptoms of a heart attack.
What can an osteopath do to help a patient who has recently had a heart attack ?
2. The three best ways to treat depression in 2022
Talk about the problems caused by antidepressants
Discussion/Debate to prepare for Wednesday 5th October 2022
Please reread (relire) the article entitled :
"Being male and on your phone are biggest dangers on Scottish mountains, says expert"
We started reading this article during the lesson last Monday 26th September 2022.
Prepare to answer the discussion/debating questions below, keeping in mind the different types of accidents which could happen which you as osteopaths could be confronted with. On Wednesday, you will first discuss the questions in pairs, and then in larger groups.
* Everybody needs to make a big effort to speak in English as much as possible during the lesson.
Please reread (relire) the article entitled :
"Being male and on your phone are biggest dangers on Scottish mountains, says expert"
We started reading this article during the lesson last Monday 26th September 2022.
Prepare to answer the discussion/debating questions below, keeping in mind the different types of accidents which could happen which you as osteopaths could be confronted with. On Wednesday, you will first discuss the questions in pairs, and then in larger groups.
* Everybody needs to make a big effort to speak in English as much as possible during the lesson.
Discussion/Debating questions:
1. Why do we find mountains so appealing ? What makes people want to climb to their peaks ?
2. Why do people who live in urban areas often underestimate the difficult conditions they might encounter when going to the outback, the desert, the jungle, the sea, or into the mountains ?
3. Talk about a time when you or other people realized you or they should have been more prepared for the outdoors.
4. What particular dangers are connected with certain outdoor endurance sports such as free climbing, ultra-marathons, or cross-country skiing ? Think of some other high-risk sports /activities and their possible dangers.
1. Why do we find mountains so appealing ? What makes people want to climb to their peaks ?
2. Why do people who live in urban areas often underestimate the difficult conditions they might encounter when going to the outback, the desert, the jungle, the sea, or into the mountains ?
3. Talk about a time when you or other people realized you or they should have been more prepared for the outdoors.
4. What particular dangers are connected with certain outdoor endurance sports such as free climbing, ultra-marathons, or cross-country skiing ? Think of some other high-risk sports /activities and their possible dangers.
Homework for lesson on Monday 26th September 2022
TOPIC FOR DABATE :
TOPIC FOR DABATE :
"Public speaking (such as debating) is the only way to boost a person's communication skills"
Please do some research on this topic to prepare for the debate on Monday - you could read the notes on debating below (ci-dessous) .
Please do some research on this topic to prepare for the debate on Monday - you could read the notes on debating below (ci-dessous) .
NOTES ON DEBATING
Interesting Debate Topics for Students
Summary
What are debates ?
Why are debates important ?
What are the factors to consider before selecting a debatable topic ?
Debate topics :
In simple words, a debate can be described as a discussion between two or more people or groups of people. Debates are usually disputable topics with one group arguing for and the other against the topic.
The need for including debates in the education system today is imperative. Quoting the former President of the United States of America “When students participate in debate, they learn to study issues in depth and form perspectives, a skill I use every day in the Senate.”
Let’s look at some of the advantages of organising debates amongst students:
As a teacher or host of a debate session, you might wonder what are the best debatable topics for discussion.
9 Things to Keep in Mind Before Selecting Debating Topics for Students
Deciding on the best debatable topics for group discussions depends on several factors. One must always keep in mind certain points before selecting debating topics for students.
1. The Age Group of Students
Select a topic that is age-appropriate. Challenging students to a topic far beyond or below their age may result in a quick loss of interest for the students.
2. Significance of Subject Matter
The subject matter of the debate must be significant. That is to say, in all probabilities, the topic must be relevant and thought-provoking.
3. Avoid Controversial Subjects
One of the foremost rules before choosing debatable topics for group discussions is that the topic should not be controversial or personal. No debate or discussion must hurt the sentiment of a person or group of people.
4. Choose a Topic that Remains Challenging Enough Throughout
Keep your topics challenging enough to be engaging throughout the time of the debate. At the same time make certain that the topic is significant and relatable to the particular age group.
5. Availability of Ample Information
While selecting debatable topics for discussion ensure that there is the availability of information from different sources.
Arriving at these sources is the task of the student, but ensuring that ample information is available is a point of consideration before choosing debating topics for students.
Also remember, debates are usually based on hard facts and not flowery information from unreliable sources. Therefore, it is necessary to find a topic that has access to verified facts.
6. Entertaining
Debates and discussions organised at a school or college level must be engaging and entertaining for the debaters as well as the spectators. A bored audience or disinterested debaters can spoil the entire event.
7. Dissemination of Information
The aim of a debate is not only to result in a clear-cut winner but also to disseminate (disperse/circulate) as much information as possible to the opponent team, audience, judges, and other listeners.
Therefore, it is necessary to choose a debatable topic wisely so that audiences are not only educated but also entertained. The purpose of debates is to explore issues, not end them.
8. Trending
University students are usually the ones that are “in the news.” While selecting debatable topics for discussions, it is advisable to opt for topics that are in the current state of affairs.
9. Equally Strong Sides
Debatable topics must have equally strong pointers on both sides of the scale. That is the arguments for both, for and against, must be strong enough to keep the discussion going. Both sides must be able to feel that they are “right” and prove their stand.
Choosing the right kind of debatable topics for discussion results in lively discussions and a competitive yet cheerful atmosphere.
Interesting Debate Topics for Students
Summary
What are debates ?
Why are debates important ?
What are the factors to consider before selecting a debatable topic ?
Debate topics :
- Environment
- Science and Technology
- Education, Political
- Health and Medicine
- Internet
- Fun debate topics
In simple words, a debate can be described as a discussion between two or more people or groups of people. Debates are usually disputable topics with one group arguing for and the other against the topic.
The need for including debates in the education system today is imperative. Quoting the former President of the United States of America “When students participate in debate, they learn to study issues in depth and form perspectives, a skill I use every day in the Senate.”
Let’s look at some of the advantages of organising debates amongst students:
- Provides scope for free thought
- Improves language
- Enhances communication skills
- Teaches survival skills
- Teaches how to gather information and process it
- Learn healthy competition
- Improves critical and analytical thinking skills
- Ignites the senses
As a teacher or host of a debate session, you might wonder what are the best debatable topics for discussion.
9 Things to Keep in Mind Before Selecting Debating Topics for Students
Deciding on the best debatable topics for group discussions depends on several factors. One must always keep in mind certain points before selecting debating topics for students.
1. The Age Group of Students
Select a topic that is age-appropriate. Challenging students to a topic far beyond or below their age may result in a quick loss of interest for the students.
2. Significance of Subject Matter
The subject matter of the debate must be significant. That is to say, in all probabilities, the topic must be relevant and thought-provoking.
3. Avoid Controversial Subjects
One of the foremost rules before choosing debatable topics for group discussions is that the topic should not be controversial or personal. No debate or discussion must hurt the sentiment of a person or group of people.
4. Choose a Topic that Remains Challenging Enough Throughout
Keep your topics challenging enough to be engaging throughout the time of the debate. At the same time make certain that the topic is significant and relatable to the particular age group.
5. Availability of Ample Information
While selecting debatable topics for discussion ensure that there is the availability of information from different sources.
Arriving at these sources is the task of the student, but ensuring that ample information is available is a point of consideration before choosing debating topics for students.
Also remember, debates are usually based on hard facts and not flowery information from unreliable sources. Therefore, it is necessary to find a topic that has access to verified facts.
6. Entertaining
Debates and discussions organised at a school or college level must be engaging and entertaining for the debaters as well as the spectators. A bored audience or disinterested debaters can spoil the entire event.
7. Dissemination of Information
The aim of a debate is not only to result in a clear-cut winner but also to disseminate (disperse/circulate) as much information as possible to the opponent team, audience, judges, and other listeners.
Therefore, it is necessary to choose a debatable topic wisely so that audiences are not only educated but also entertained. The purpose of debates is to explore issues, not end them.
8. Trending
University students are usually the ones that are “in the news.” While selecting debatable topics for discussions, it is advisable to opt for topics that are in the current state of affairs.
9. Equally Strong Sides
Debatable topics must have equally strong pointers on both sides of the scale. That is the arguments for both, for and against, must be strong enough to keep the discussion going. Both sides must be able to feel that they are “right” and prove their stand.
Choosing the right kind of debatable topics for discussion results in lively discussions and a competitive yet cheerful atmosphere.
TOPIC FOR DABATE for Monday 19th September 2022
"Is Social networking a boon (a blessing) or a bane (a burden/misery) ?"