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Women in Victorian Age

Women in the Victorian Era

Read the information on this link and then answer the following questions:

What years did the Victorian Era take place?
During this period what was the women's most popular occupation?
What were the other occupations available for women during this time?
Where did men believe women should be?
Describe the way a woman should dress.
Did women travel alone?
What is the name of the woman that loved to travel?
Did she always travel with a companion?
What was special or different about her?
Where did she travel to?
Describe a day in a weathly woman's life?
Who were guides to lower class women?
What disadvantages did the women of the lower class have?
What was believed to cure sexual transmitted diseases?
Why were women becoming prostitutes?
Why did a couple want to have a male child?
What did this tell you about the ideals of the people of this time?
What rights did women have?

Computers and the Internet

Listening Exercise

Many people use computers and the Internet as a way of communicating with the outside world. Others surf the Internet to buy things while some people create Web sites as part of their business. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find sample sentences and related information.

[ What are these different audio choices? ]

[ Other Audio Options: Play RealMedia | Play Window Media ]

• chat rooms
• computer
• email
• Internet connection
• ISP (Internet Service Provider)
• laptop computer
• the Internet
• URL (Webpage address)
• Web browser
• Webpage

• build a Webpage (also, Website)
• check your email
• download music files
• go on the Internet / go online
• install software
• meet people online
• scan for viruses
• send email
• start up / shut down your computer
• surf the Internet

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II. Practice: Top

Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. ___________ allows people to compose, send, and receive messages quickly and conveniently at any time rather than going to the post office and mailing a letter.A. A chat room B. Email C. An Internet connection
2. Before you _____________, you need to check the system requirements to make sure it is compatible with your system.
A. check your email B. install software C. surf the Internet
3. More and more companies are ___________ about their products and services as a way to promote more business online.
A. building a Website B. scanning for viruses C. downloading files

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III. Follow-Up: Top

List the top five reasons why you use computers and the Internet, and share your ideas with a partner. Also, what are some of the benefits and potential dangers of the Internet, particularly to children (e.g., ID theft)? Search the Internet for more information on this topic.

Online Listening Practice (from www.esl-lab.com and www.dailyesl.com):

• Computer Sales: Medium -- [esl-lab]
• World of Computers: Medium -- [esl-lab]
• Free Email Accounts: Medium -- [esl-lab]

1. What service businesses often advertise over the radio? What points are important to consider when making a radio commercial?
2. Mention 5 different products or services that are advertised on the  radio.
3. Go to the link and listen to the advertising.
4. Complete part 2.
5. What are your opinions about these questions:
   
   • What elements make a radio commercial really great?
   • How would you rank this radio commercial on a scale from 1 - 10 based on the points in the first question?
   • How does radio advertising differ from other forms of media including television, newspapers, billboards, and magazines.
   • Listening Exercise