Assignment C - Part 2.i
Authentic Text
ü Check the Class Description and Notes on Part 2 on the assignment platform before you begin.
ü The text should be 500 - 700 words long. (4-5 minutes for listening texts).
ü In this document, provide a copy of the reading text or a transcript of the listening text you
have chosen.
ü Ensure the text is referenced, and if you have selected a listening text or video, provide a link.
ü If you choose a reading text, you can shorten and/or adapt it slightly.
ü Please supply a copy of the original and your adapted version.
ü If you have adapted the text, briefly explain the decisions you've made about changing the text
in section b) of the essay.
ü Highlight 12 vocabulary items (words or phrases) which would be useful to pre-teach.
The following vocabulary items, according to Vocabkitchen.com (2021), are appropriate for CEFR
C1 and C2 levels:
C1: Fuss, heading, jargon, tolerant, quote, Saint, biased, perspective, bet, motivating.
C2: resourceful, empathy, fraction, tangible, novelty, insignificant.
Please note, all words from the above-mentioned are highlighted in the original text. However,
only 12 vocabulary items used for pre-teaching are highlighted in the adapted version.
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, ORIGINAL TEXT
Why Wouldn't You Travel More When There
Are So Many Benefits of Traveling?!
By Thomas Busson
15 December, 2019
Article link: https://www.claimcompass.eu/blog/benefits-of-travelling/
Everyone keeps saying how important it is to travel. So what's all
this fuss about? Why do people travel and love travelling?
More importantly: why should we travel more? The benefits of
traveling are not just a one-time thing: traveling changes you
physically and psychologically.
If you have a full-time job and a family, you can still travel on the
weekends or holidays, even with a baby.
2020 has been a tough year for travel - to say the least. But don't
let that discourage you from making travel plans in 2021!
1. Traveling Improves Your Health
From cutting down on stress, to lowering your chances of
developing a heart disease, the health benefits of traveling are
huge. You may stay sitting on a chair all day long at the
workplace: including some walking to your trip is sure to make
your body feel better. For some people, wandering abroad is even a
cure for depression and anxiety. Of course, it's not a foolproof cure,
but it might help you feel better, both physically and
psychologically.
Traveling more is likely to have a tremendous impact on your
mental well-being, especially if you're no used to going out of your
comfort zone. Trust me: travel more and your doctor will be
happy. Be sure to get in touch with your physician, they might
recommend some medication to accompany you in your travels,
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Authentic Text
ü Check the Class Description and Notes on Part 2 on the assignment platform before you begin.
ü The text should be 500 - 700 words long. (4-5 minutes for listening texts).
ü In this document, provide a copy of the reading text or a transcript of the listening text you
have chosen.
ü Ensure the text is referenced, and if you have selected a listening text or video, provide a link.
ü If you choose a reading text, you can shorten and/or adapt it slightly.
ü Please supply a copy of the original and your adapted version.
ü If you have adapted the text, briefly explain the decisions you've made about changing the text
in section b) of the essay.
ü Highlight 12 vocabulary items (words or phrases) which would be useful to pre-teach.
The following vocabulary items, according to Vocabkitchen.com (2021), are appropriate for CEFR
C1 and C2 levels:
C1: Fuss, heading, jargon, tolerant, quote, Saint, biased, perspective, bet, motivating.
C2: resourceful, empathy, fraction, tangible, novelty, insignificant.
Please note, all words from the above-mentioned are highlighted in the original text. However,
only 12 vocabulary items used for pre-teaching are highlighted in the adapted version.
© 2020 The TEFL Academy. All rights reserved. 1
, ORIGINAL TEXT
Why Wouldn't You Travel More When There
Are So Many Benefits of Traveling?!
By Thomas Busson
15 December, 2019
Article link: https://www.claimcompass.eu/blog/benefits-of-travelling/
Everyone keeps saying how important it is to travel. So what's all
this fuss about? Why do people travel and love travelling?
More importantly: why should we travel more? The benefits of
traveling are not just a one-time thing: traveling changes you
physically and psychologically.
If you have a full-time job and a family, you can still travel on the
weekends or holidays, even with a baby.
2020 has been a tough year for travel - to say the least. But don't
let that discourage you from making travel plans in 2021!
1. Traveling Improves Your Health
From cutting down on stress, to lowering your chances of
developing a heart disease, the health benefits of traveling are
huge. You may stay sitting on a chair all day long at the
workplace: including some walking to your trip is sure to make
your body feel better. For some people, wandering abroad is even a
cure for depression and anxiety. Of course, it's not a foolproof cure,
but it might help you feel better, both physically and
psychologically.
Traveling more is likely to have a tremendous impact on your
mental well-being, especially if you're no used to going out of your
comfort zone. Trust me: travel more and your doctor will be
happy. Be sure to get in touch with your physician, they might
recommend some medication to accompany you in your travels,
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