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In what ways was this attack an international issue? Why were computers in Russia especially vulnerable? Why were the reporters discussing the age of the person who created the kill switch? What was learned from this cyberattack? TRANSCRIPT

I have received an email from a student at the Universidad Europea de Valencia. He is carrying out a study to analyze both student's and teacher's preferences and beliefs regarding error correction in oral interaction. The study will also analyze the connections between error correction and  foreign language speaking anxiety.   Click on the link and do the survey: https://goo.gl/forms/8NR0Iw7wz mre2IJz1

COUCHSURFING: LISTENING and SCRIPT   CouchSurfing is a worldwide network for making connections between travellers and the local communities they visit. Watch the video and decide if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.                                                 COUCHSURFING 1.- Couch Surfing has been invented recently.     2.- The collapse of the airlines hasn’t affected the cost of the holidays.   3.- Couch Surfing is similar to Facebook.     4.- The first thing you have to do is make a request to stay at some else’s house.     5.- This year, the number of people couchsurfing has gone down.   6.- ...

1. You help out at a music festival which is held in your town every year. This takes place outdoors over one weekend. The organisers want to improve the festival and so have asked you to write a short report.. You should comment on the site, the programme, the food and other facilities, the cost and anything else you consider relevant. (180 words) 2. Some American students are on an exchange programme with your college for a month. The college has asked you to write a report on entertainment in your area for the teacher who is in charge of the group. You should give advice on such things as types of entertainment, venues and prices. (180 words) 3. Your headteacher (or University Chancellor) has sent you a letter explaining that the government is awarding 50, 000 euro grants to organizations which are making big efforts to become greener. He asks you to tour the school (or university) to see what can be done to make the building more environmentally friendly. Then he wants you to...

Watch this video about smart houses. For statements 1 to 10 complete the gaps with the missing information. Number 0 has been completed as an example. You do not need to use more than five words. 0. The technology displayed in the house will be available in ____ 5 years ___. 1. The kitchen is often considered to be _________________. 2. It is designed to have all the __________ and ____________ in a modern kitchen. 3. Apart from a built-in LED TV and a music player, you can have _____ you need for cooking. 4. If you fancy a romantic evening, you just have to ______________ on the smart board. 5. If you run out of wine, you can add it to your ______________ list on the smart board. 6. The smart board helps you with your everyday ______________. 7. In order to pay your bills, the smart board will _______________ your fingerprints. 8. You can warm your towel in a modern _________________. 9. The electrical appliances are controlled by ________________ 10.  The ...