Transcript Unit 2 * Memorable Moments - The CEP at TC

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Unit 2 – Memorable Moments
CEP – Advanced 1
Instructor: Francisca Morales
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The most important
moments of my life.
(While you listen, write down one
question you want to ask me)
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I was born on December 6th, 1983
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I started teaching in 2005
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I lived in
Canada in
2006, while I
studied at
the
University of
Toronto.
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I graduated from college in 2007
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I came to
NYC on
September
2rd, 2012
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Think of important moments of
your own life and write some
notes on your personal whiteboard.
(2 minutes)
Go to p. 18 and review the structures
for Talk About It. (2 minutes)
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Get together in pairs. Take turns
sharing your stories and asking
questions. (10 minutes, 5 minutes
each)
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Jonas Kaufmann
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In pairs, try to put the events
of his life in order.
(10 minutes)
+  Jonas Kaufmann was born in Munich on 10 July 1969.
He started studying piano when he was eight, and he
sang in his elementary school choir.
 Although he studied for mathematics entrance exams, in
the summer of 1989 he began his vocal training at the
University of Music and Performing Arts Munich.
 Five years later, he graduated from school achieving
distinctions both in opera and concert performances.
 He began his professional career at Staatstheater
Saarbrücken in 1994, and made his Salzburg Festival debut
in 1999.
 By the age of 37, he had performed in German theaters
such as the Stuttgart Opera and Hamburg State Opera, as
well as international theaters, including the Lyric Opera of
Chicago, Opéra National de Paris, La Scala, and at the
Metropolitan Opera.
 In July 2013, he was named a Kammersänger of the
Bavarian State Opera by the Bavarian Ministry of Arts.
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After you finish ordering the text, read the
following statements about Jonas Kaufmann.
Write T if they are true, or F if they are false.
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____________ Jonas Kaufmann did not study music during his
childhood.
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____________ Jonas prepared for a subject different than
what he eventually trained in.
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____________ In five years, Jonas completed training both in
opera and concert performances.
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____________ He has performed in many renowned
international theaters.
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____________ However, he has never been invited to sing in
Germany.
+ Read your assigned text on page 16 of the
Textbook. Complete the chart ONLY for your
assigned section. Then, share with your partner.
Edmund Hillary &
Tenzing Norgay
Personal or World
“First”
First humans to
ascend Mt. Everest
Important Dates
May 29th, 1953
Biographical
Information
Norgay: professional
mountaineer
Hillary: beekeeper
from New Zealand.
Other important
information.
Akio Morita
Toni Morrison