Vocabulary mind map

In one way becoming a clone means that you can have a timeless experience of life / that you would have an infinite life.

Humans have used their knowledge to try and achieve immortality.

Humans are composed of a huge amount of cells.

We think that bot avatars have a timeless existence; however, this is wrong because they can become obsolete or the personal data could also be lost.

To push back the limits of existence, scientists created humanoids.

Some people cannot endure the loss of someone they love.

The question of immortality requires moral.

Thanks to AI, I can predict that nobody will die anymore.

In the future, this type of progress can have unintended consequences. For example, humanoids can rebel against humans.

Creating humanoids can go against integrity for some people.

If we become robots we will lose our values that make us humans.

Scientists can create robots that have our feelings and memories but they will not have our empathy.

Immortality will outlive humans.

The main function of a humanoid is to record knowledge.

Humans can’t use AI and bots to understand what is a value because the latter is created by humans. Indeed, people do not share the same values.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

Vocabulary mind map.

I am a scientist for a company that/which makes robots with AI.

In my job, I do a lot of predictions on the future.

The evolution of the world gives me a lot of emotions.

With AI scientists are pushing back the limits to create immortal humans.

With the new technology, robots can even have emotions.

Progress made for the future justifies the new technology.

Scientists have created robots that can predict the future.

Through the new technology, robots can feel empathy towards humans or even other robots.

Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in math with the resolution of Navier Stroke equation.

Scientists experiment humanoids to fight death and live forever.

Immortality could give humans a vast amount of knowledge.

It is important to spread awareness about AI to protect humanity.

Scientists feel like humanoids can have emotions, keep our memories and be exactly like humans.

 Homework: Learn the lesson.

Unit 1: America’s 250^th Anniversary (The Semiquencentinnial)

How did Americans honor the past and welcome the future through the celebration of the country’s 250^th birthday?

Axis: Territory and Memory

Nation Wide Festivities

The document under study is an extract from a news report by ABC News, published on July 5^th, 2026. It deals with the celebration of the 250^th birthday of America. We have learned that Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the birthplace of America.

Moreover, we have learned that at Ellis Island, 12 million immigrants went there, as it was a checkpoint for them before being allowed to get in the country.

For this celebration, the government organized flyovers over NYC, the parades of military ships on the Hudson River. Furthermore, the American citizens all over the country celebrated through the parade of classic cars, even children were parading in red, white and blue. On top of that, elite NAVY parachutists descended the sky with the America flag (the Star-Spangled Banner) over National Mall in Washington DC. A famous African-America singer and actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph sang the American anthem in Philadelphia next to Liberty Bell. To finish with, we heard the name of “Monticello”, located in Virginia, it was the former plantation of Thomas Jefferson (3^rd president of the USA 1801-1809, wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776). On July 4^th,

2026, 75 people sworn in to become new American citizens. In the evening, there were several fireworks all over the country.

Unit 1: America’s 250^th Anniversary (The Semiquencentinnial)

How did Americans honor the past and welcome the future through the celebration of the country’s 250^th birthday.

Axis: Territory and Memory

Nation Wide Festivities

The document under study is a news report from ABC News, published July 5^th, 2026 in which the different journalists show how American citizens celebrated the birthday of their country.

We have learned that the birthplace of America is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

We have also learned that Ellis Island was the checkpoint for 12 million immigrants who came to America decades ago to become American citizens.

On July 4^th, 2026, the government organized military flyovers over NYC, military tall ships were parading on the Hudson River. One famous celebrity sang the American national anthem broadcast on TV. Furthermore, In all the states, American citizens organized several events: classic cars were showcasing in the streets, there was the famous Nathan Hot dog challenge, people were parading wearing outfits that represented American symbols such as the Statue of Liberty or Uncle Sam. To finish with, big fireworks took place in the evening all over country.

To conclude, we could hear the name of “Monticello”, it was the former plantation of Thomas Jefferson (3^rd American president 1801-1809 and he wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776), located in Virginia. On July 4^th 2026, there was a ceremony in which 75 people sworn in to become American citizens.

Unit 1: America’s 250^th Anniversary (The Semiquencentinnial)

How did Americans honor the past and welcome the future through the celebration of the country’s 250^th birthday.

Axis: Territory and Memory

Nation Wide Festivities

The document under study is a news report from ABC News, published on July, 5^th 2026. It deals with the Semiquencentinnial, which is the 250^th anniversary of America that celebrates America’s independence from Great Britain (July 4^th, 1776). We have learned that Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the birthplace of America, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Moreover, we have learned that at Ellis Island 12 million people arrived decades ago in order to become American citizens.

Many celebrations took place all over the country, for example, in NYC there was the biggest marathon gathering of ships on the Hudson River. There were military flyovers over the city. This was an opportunity for the government to show their military strength.

In Washington DC, over the National Mall, there were elite parachutists from the Navy who descended the sky with the American flag (The Star-Spangled Banner). In addition, American citizens took part to eating contests. Children also too part to the event riding bikes with the colors of the flag parading in Washington DC. Furthermore, some people even dressed up as Uncle Sam or the Statue of Liberty (Lady Liberty).

We could hear the name of “Monticello” which was the plantation of Thomas Jefferson (3^rd president of the USA 1801-1809). He also wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is located in Virginia. On July 4^th, 2026, 75 people became officially American citizens there.

Unit: America’s 250^th Anniversary (The Semiquencentinnial)

How did Americans honor the past and welcome the future through the celebration of the country’s 250^th birthday.

Axis: Territory and Memory

Nation Wide Festivities

The document under study is an extract from a news report extracted from ABC News that covers the celebration of the 4^th of July for the occasion of America’s 250^th birthday. It was published on July 5^th 2026. We have learned that Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the birthplace of America. Some of the celebrations took place at Ellis Island because in memory of the immigration of 12 million people who came there decades ago.

This special day started with a sunrise in Main, a famous celebrity sang the national anthem of America at Liberty Bell. Moreover, tall ships and military ships paraded in NYC on the Hudson River. There also military flyovers over the city. In addition, in many other states they celebrated the birthday in different kind of ways, such as classic cars parades, cheerleaders that were entertaining for spectators. On top of that, children were riding bicycles in red white and blue. Besides, there were also hot dog contests which took place in Coney Island . To finish with, there were also some elite parachutists who descended National Mall, Washington DC, with the American flag.

To conclude, it was also a day of celebration for the new American faces who worked hared to get the nationality. They were in Monticello which were the former plantation of Thomas Jefferson, former president of the USA(3^rd one) and who also wrote and signed the Declaration of Intendance in 1776.

Classroom English

1. Can I turn on the light, please? / Can I turn the light on?

Can I switch on the light, please? / Can I switch the light on?

May I turn on the light, please?

2. Could you repeat, please?

3. Can you speak louder, please?

Can you speak up, please?

4. I’m sorry I have completely forgotten to do my homework.

I have forgotten my homework and I would like to apologize.

I apologize for having forgotten to do my homework.

5. Sorry for being late, I was at the infirmary/ the nurse’s office.

6. What is the name of the object that projects images onto the board?

7. Can you spell this word please?

8. Can I borrow you a red pen?

Can you lend me a red pen?

9. Could you turn the volume up, please?

Could you increase the volume?

10. Could you turn the volume down, please?

Could you lower the volume, please?

Could you decrease the volume, please?

11. Can you draw the curtain, please?

12. Sorry, I do not feel well, can I go to the nurse’s office, please?

13. Is it possible to open the door, please?

Can you open the door, please?

14. What is the definition for the word “highlighter”?

What does “highlighter” mean?

Can you describe a “highlighter”?

15. Should we write the lesson now?

16. When do I have to hand in my homework?

17. I don’t agree with what you have said. I disagree with you.

18. You should use the past tense to speak about your past holidays.

Homework: Learn the lesson.