Activities of Academic Research Projects

  Project Title "Can They Do It?" Project Description In teams of 2–4 students , you will choose a famous person, music band, sports team, or celebrity group. The project combines writing and speaking skills through the use of the verb can in its affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms. The project has two parts: Part 1: Written Article Write an article about the famous person or group, including: A title A short biography Things they can do Things they can't do A conclusion Part 2: Video Interview Create and record an interview in which one student is the interviewer and the other student(s) play the role of the celebrity or members of the group. The interview must include questions and answers using Can...? , can , and can't . Learning Objective By the end of this project, students will be able to: Use can to talk about abilities. Use can't to talk about limitations. Ask and answer questions using Can...? Write a sim...

  FINAL PROJECT: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE ARTICLE AND VIDEO PRESENTATION B2 First (Cambridge) – Passive Voice, Impersonal Passive, and Personal Passive Project Title The Future Is Being Created Today PROJECT OBJECTIVE The purpose of this project is to demonstrate your ability to use: Passive Voice Impersonal Passive Personal Passive in both written and spoken English while discussing topics related to science and technology. The written and oral components must complement each other, but they must not contain exactly the same information. PART 1 – CAMBRIDGE ARTICLE Writing Task You are writing an article for a school science and technology magazine. Choose a scientific discovery, technological innovation, or emerging technology. Your article should focus on explaining the innovation and its impact on society today. Length 140–190 words (According to Cambridge B2 First article-writing standards.) Suggested Topics Artificial Intelligence Robotics Renewable Energy Electric Ve...