L3-U3-P4-1 Listening : Leonardo da Vinci 1

Leonardo da Vinci 1

Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest geniuses of all time. He was a painter, an architect, an engineer and a scientist.

He was born in Vinci, Italy in 1452. Vinci is a town just outside of the great Italian city, Florence. His name Da Vinci means "of Vinci”.

Leonardo’s father was a lawyer and landowner, and his mother was a peasant.

Leonardo’s parents were never married to each other.

When he was born? - He was born in 1452.

What was his father's profession? - Leonardo’s father was a lawyer and land owner.

Leonardo’s parents were never married to each other.

Leonardo lived with his mother until he was around 5 years old. When he was 5, he moved into the home of his father. By then his father had married a 16-year-old girl.

Leonardo’s mother married another man, and moved to another town. She had many more children after that, with several different men.

In the end, Leonardo had more than 15 half-sisters and brothers.

With whom did he live until he was five? - Leonardo lived with his mother until he was around 5 years old.

Leonardo’s mother married another man, and moved to another town.

As a young man, Da Vinci didn’t go to school. He was educated at home in reading, writing and mathematics.

In other subjects, he was mostly self-educated.

He had access to books at his father’s home.

Leonardo spent a lot of time outdoors and developed a strong interest in nature.

He loved to observe things, especially birds.

He was also interested in the properties of water.

In what did he develop a strong interest? - He developed a strong interest in nature.

He had access to books at his father’s home.

When he was five, he moved into the home of his father.

He developed a strong interest in nature.

Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest geniuses of all time.

Leonardo lived with his mother until he was around 5 years old.

L3-U3-P4-2 Listening : Leonardo da Vinci 2

Leonardo da Vinci 2

Leonardo’s early drawings and paintings demonstrated a rare talent.

His father and his father’s friends recognized his talent and encouraged him.

When he was 15, he was sent to Florence.

In Florence, he became an apprentice to a famous master painter.

For the next few years, Leonardo worked at his master’s workshop.

It wasn't long before his ability surpassed that of his master.

Some people say that his master became jealous of Leonardo’s great talent.

They say that the master vowed to never paint again.

In 1478, with his father's help, Leonardo set up his own workshop.

What did his early drawings and paintings demonstrate? - Leonardo’s early drawings and paintings demonstrated a rare talent in art.

It wasn't long before his ability surpassed that of his master.

In 1482, he entered the service of a powerful man in the city of Milan. This man was the Duke of Milan.

For the next few years, Leonardo designed buildings, machinery and weapons of war.

Weapons were important because Italy was constantly at war during this period.

From 1485 to 1490, Leonardo produced designs for a variety of weapons.

In his notes, he predicted the development of advanced weapons such as submarines and flying machines.

In 1499, the French invaded Italy and Leonardo left Milan.

Why weapons were important that time? -Weapons were important because Italy was constantly at war during this period.

What kinds of advanced weapons did he predict? -He predicted the development of advanced weapons such as submarines and flying machines.

From 1485 to 1490, Leonardo produced designs for a variety of weapons.

All together, Leonardo spent 17 years in Milan.

During this period he spent much of his time studying nature.

He dissected bodies, both human and animal, to study and illustrate anatomy.

His detailed illustrations are masterpieces.

Leonardo filled many notebooks with drawings and ideas.

He wrote backwards, so you need a mirror to read them.

How did he spend much of jis time in Milan? - During this period he spent much of his time studying nature.

He dissected bodies, both human and animal, to study and illustrate anatomy.

When he was 15, he was sent to Florence.

His detailed illustrations are masterpieces.

You need a mirror to read his notebooks because he wrote backwards.

He dissected bodies, both human and animal, to study and illustrate anatomy.

After 1500, Leonardo spent time in a number of Italian cities.

He worked very slowly, and the range of his interests was very wide.

As a result, Leonardo left many paintings and projects unfinished.

One painting that he did finish was the Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most famous paintings.

People are still interested in this painting, 500 years after he painted it.

Thought there are many theories, nobody knows who the woman in the painting really was.

What was one painting that he did finish? - One painting that he did finish was the Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most famous paintings.

What are people still interested in? - People are still interested in this painting, 500 years after he painted it.

People are still interested in this painting, 500 years after he painted it.

In 1516 Leonardo left Italy for good when the French King, Francis I, offered him a position.

There he had the freedom to paint or draw whatever he wanted.

Leonardo died in 1519 at the age of 67.

Some say that the French King, who had became a close friend, was with him when he died.

He was buried in a church which was destroyed during the French Revolution.

The exact location of his remains is unknown.

Who offered Leonardo a position in 1516? - The King of France, Francis I, offered him a position.

Where was he buried? - He was buried in a church which was destroyed during the French Revolution.

Some say that the French King, who had became a close friend, was with him when he died.

There he had the freedom to paint or draw whatever he wanted.

The exact location of his remains is unknown.

Some say that the French King was with him when he died.

In 1516 Leonardo left Italy for good when the French King, Francis I, offered him a position.

Thought there are many theories, nobody knows who the woman in the painting really was.

L3-U3-P4-3 Vocabulary : Sources of Pollution

Sources of Pollution

Waste water and carbon gases from farm animals are bad for the environment. Animal wastes and other chemicals flow into the ground and pollute water supplies.

Exhaust gases from automobiles are a major cause of air pollution and global warming. As a result, many companies are trying to produce more efficient and cleaner cars.

Pesticides and fertilizers are used by farmers to grow corps, such as fruits and vegetables. These chemicals pollute the water supplies when they flow into the ground or rivers.

Factories, like this one, allow harmful chemicals to get into air or water. Companies need to try harder to protect the environment and our health.

Nuclear waste products are radioactive and can pollute the environment for thousands of years. They need to be safely transported and stored in a safe place.

Why are many companies trying to produce more efficient and cleaner cars? - Exhaust gases form automobiles are a major cause of air pollution and global warming.

What do farmers use that pollute the water supplies? - Pesticides and fertilizers are used by farmers to grow corps, such as fruits and vegetables.

What allows harmful chemicals to get into air or water? - Factories like this one allow harmful chemicals to get into air or water.

As a result, many companies are trying to produce more efficient and cleaner cars.

They need to be safely transported and stored in a safe place.

This chemicals pollute the water supplies when they flow into ground or rivers.

They need to be safely transported and stored in a safe place.

Nuclear waste products need to be stored in a safe place.

Waste water and carbon gases from farm animals are bad for the environment.

Animal wastes and other chemicals flow into the ground and pollute water supplies.

L3-U3-P4-4 Vocabulary : Historical Figures

Historical Figures

The British writer, Jane Austen, was born in England in 1775, one of seven children. She wrote some of the most popular love stories of all time.

One of the most famous female rulers in history, Cleopatra had affairs with Julius Caesar and later with Mark Antony. She was known for her great beauty and charming voice.

Born in 1756, Mozart composed and performed some of the world’s greatest classical music. He was the youngest of seven children and by the age of five he was already composing music.

The son of a king, Alexander the Great was a military leader who created one of the largest empires in the ancient world. As a youth, Alexander was taught by the Greek philosopher Aristotle.

Mahatma Gandhi was a 20th century leader who used nonviolent resistance to lead India to independence. Gandhi dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.

Who was a great British writer? - The British writer, Jane Austen, was born in England in 1775, one of seven children.

Who used nonviolent resistance to lead India to independence? - Mahatma Gandhi was a 20th century leader who used nonviolent resistance to lead India to independence.

Who was known for her great beauty? - Cleopatra was known for her great beauty and charming voice.

Who was the son of a king? - The son of a king, Alexander the Great was a military leader who created one of the largest empires in the ancient world.

As a youth, Alexander was taught by the Greek philosopher Aristotle.

Gandhi dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.

He was was already composing music by the age of five.

She used her beauty and charm to gain power.

Her family ruled Egypt for more than 100 years before she was born.

She was known for her great beauty and charming voice.

L3-U3-P4-5 Dialogue : An Urgent Call

An Urgent Call

M: I’d like to speak with Mr. Bennett, please.

W: I’m sorry, but he’s not here right now. Would you like to leave a voice message?

M: It’s urgent that I speak with him. It’s an emergency!

W: Oh, I see. What kind of emergency?

M: It’s very personal. So I can’t give you any details.

Why doesn't he want to leave a voice message? - It’s an urgent matter that he can't wait.

Would you like to leave a voice message?

W: Without more details, I’m afraid I can’t give you his number. Give me your number and I’ll let him know about your call. Then maybe he’ll call you back, would that be okay?

M: Sure, my number is 583-4987. It would be great if he could call within the next half hour.

Without more details, I’m afraid I can’t give you his number.

It would great if he could call within the next half hour.

It’s an emergency!

I’m sorry, but he’s not here right now.

Without more details, I’m afraid I can’t give you his number.

It’s very personal. So I can’t give you any details.

L3-U3-P4-6 Dialogue : Settling the Bill

Settling the Bill

A: That was a great dinner.

B: Here, put away your wallet. I’ll pay the bill.

A: You paid last time, this time it's my turn to pay.

B: Hey, you don’t have a job, and I do. Let me pay.

A: Thanks for the offer, but I can handle it.

Why does he want to pay? - It's his turn to pay.

This time it's my turn to pay.

B: Wait, let’s flip for it.

A: Flip for it? What does that mean?

B: Do you see this coin? This side is heads, and the opposite side is tails. I’ll flip it up in the air. If it comes down with heads facing up, I’ll pay. If tails is up, you can pay.

A: Okay, that’s fine with me.

How are they going to decide who is going to pay? - They are going to flip a coin.

B: Look, it’s heads up. So I’ll pay.

A: Thanks, it’s very nice of you.

B: It’s my pleasure.

If it comes down with heads facing up, I’ll pay.

Thanks for the offer, but I can handle it.

They are going to flip a coin.

W: Do you want anything else sir? Would you like to see the dessert menu?

M: No, thanks.I’m ready for the check.  Here is my credit card.

W: I’m sorry sir, but we don’t take credit cards.

M: You’re joking, right?

W: No sir, I’m not joking. Do you see that sign? It says "cash only".

M: I didn’t see it when I came in. I don’t have enough cash to pay the bill.

How did he plan to pay? -he planed to pay by credit card.

I’m ready for the check.

W: There's a bank down the street, sir. If you let me hold your driver’s license, you can go and get the cash.

M: Ok, I hope the bank is open.

W: The bank is closed, but you can use the ATM to get your cash.

Where can he get the cash? - He can get the cash at an ATM down the street.

The bank is closed, but you can use the ATM to get your cash.

Would you like to see the dessert menu?

There's a bank down the street, Sir.

Do you want anything else sir?

The bank is closed, but you can use the ATM to get your cash.

He has to leave his driver’s license with the waitress.