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Love is in the air

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LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Vocabulary Power

[1] Go to your blog and create a new blog entry called 'Love is in the Air'

[2] Now, look for the definitions of the following of words and add them to your blog post. Go to http://m-w.com

Vocabulary

martyred:

a martyred look or expression is an unhappy one, as if you want to make other feel sorry for you

recorded:

transitive verb

1 a (1): to set down in writing : furnish written evidence of (2): to deposit an authentic official copy of <record a deed> b: to state for or as if for the record <voted in favor but recorded certain reservations> c (1): to register permanently by mechanical means <earthquake shocks recorded by a seismograph> (2): indicate , read <the thermometer recorded 90°>2: to give evidence of3: to cause (as sound, visual images, or data) to be registered on something (as a disc or magnetic tape) in reproducible formintransitive verb: to record something

imprisoned:

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French emprisoner, from en- + prison prison

Date:

14th century

: to put in or as if in prison : confine

solace:

1: to give solace to : console

2 a: to make cheerful b: amuse

3: allay , soothe <solace grief>

confinement:

an act of confining : the state of being confined <solitary confinement> ; especially : lying-in

equivalent    :

1: equal in force, amount, or value ; also : equal in area or volume but not superposable <a square equivalent to a triangle>

2 a: like in signification or import b: having logical equivalence <equivalent statements>

3: corresponding or virtually identical especially in effect or function

4obsolete : equal in might or authority

5: having the same chemical combining capacity <equivalent quantities of two elements>

6 a: having the same solution set <equivalent equations> b: capable of being placed in one-to-one correspondence <equivalent sets> c: related by an equivalence relation

customary:

1 : based on or established by custom

2 : commonly practiced, used, or observed

commiserate with:

formal to express your sympathy for someone who is unhappy about something

e-cards:

electronic cards

wary:

marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger

viruses:

1archaic : venom 1

2 a: the causative agent of an infectious disease b: any of a large group of submicroscopic infective agents that are regarded either as extremely simple microorganisms or as extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, lower animals, or plants ; also : filterable virus c: a disease or illness caused by a virus

3: something that poisons the mind or soul <the force of this virus of prejudice — V. S. Waters>

4: a computer program that is usually hidden within another seemingly innocuous program and that produces copies of itself and inserts them into other programs and usually performs a malicious action (as destroying data)

spyware:                         

software that is installed in a computer without the user's knowledge and transmits information about the user's computer activities over the Internet

warrant:

1 a (1): sanction , authorization ; also : evidence for or token of authorization (2): guarantee , security b (1): ground , justification (2): confirmation , proof

2 a: a commission or document giving authority to do something ; especially : a writing that authorizes a person to pay or deliver to another and the other to receive money or other consideration b: a precept or writ issued by a competent magistrate authorizing an officer to make an arrest, a seizure, or a search or to do other acts incident to the administration of justice c: an official certificate of appointment issued to an officer of lower rank than a commissioned officer d (1): a short-term obligation of a governmental body (as a municipality) issued in anticipation of revenue (2): an instrument issued by a corporation giving to the holder the right to purchase the stock of the corporation at a stated price either prior to a stipulated date or at any future time

[3] Now look for the meaning of the following idiomatic phrases and add them to your blog entry:

public displays of affection:

A public display of affection (sometimes abbreviated PDA) is the physical demonstration of affection for another person while in the view of others.

forked out:

informal to spend a lot of money on something, not because you want to but because you have to do

hidden in the mists of time:

too old for anyone to remember

sought solace:

to find console

all the rage:

very popular

malicious hackers:

the person who hacks into other people's computer to steal some datas or other important things

You can use any of the following websites:

http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/

Listening and Reading Activity

1st listening

[1] Listen to the recording and try to understand the key points or ideas without looking at the script.

[2] The recording has 5 segments (5 paragraphs). The narrator will briefly pause in between paragraphs.

2nd listening + Reading

[1] Listen to the recording while you look at the script (below).

[2] Take note of the pronunciation of words, pauses, stress, etc.

Reading Comprehension

[1] After understanding the reading material, go to http://tinyurl.com/love-UE1B 

and answer the questions.

[2] This is an exercise. Do it by yourself and don't ask your classmates for answers. We will have a discussion time where we will be discussing all the possible answers.

SCRIPT

It’s that time of the year when couples show their love for each other by sending cards, flowers and chocolates. But Valentine’s Day is not only about public displays of affection: in recent years it has also become big business. In the UK alone, more than £20 million is spent on flowers, whilst in the United States over $1 billion is forked out on chocolates.

Although Valentine’s Day has become a global industry with more than 80 million roses sold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and hidden in the mists of time. Nobody knows exactly who St Valentine was, although some historians suggest he was a Roman martyred in the third century AD by a Roman Emperor. It is said that the first recorded Valentine’s card was sent by the imprisoned Duke of Orleans in 1415. It is believed that he sought solace from his confinement by writing love poems to his wife.

Valentine’s Day, or its equivalent, is now celebrated in many countries around the world. However, the traditions often differ from place to place. In Japan, for example, it is customary for the woman to send chocolates to the man, whilst in Korea April 14th is known as ‘Black Day’ and is when the unfortunate men who received nothing on Valentine’s Day gather to eat noodles and commiserate with each other.

Technological developments have also played their part in keeping Valentine’s Day relevant in the 21st century. Valentine’s e-cards have been all the rage in recent years. However, internet security experts urge web users to be wary as malicious hackers could use e-cards to spread viruses and spyware.

Valentine’s cards can also be used for less than romantic purposes. Police in the UK city of Liverpool sent Valentine’s cards to criminals who failed to appear in court or have not paid fines. The cards contained the verse, “Roses are red, violets are blue, you’ve got a warrant, and we’d love to see you.” Who says romance is dead?  

3. Wordsearch

Try to find the words associated with Valentine's Day in the puzzle below.

There are ten words to find. Words can be written horizontally (g), vertically (i) or diagonally (m)

On your blog entry, write your answers:

Words written vertically            

Husband, rose, chocolate

Words written horizontally

Cupid, she, heart

Words written diagonally           

wife