1. (a) Take a look back at the images on page 369. Consider the association each image has with the theme. Rank the images from most relevant (1) to least relevant (5).
(b) Share the image that you feel ranks the highest. Explain your choice and listen as others share their choice with you.
(c) What image would you choose to replace the one that you feel ranks the lowest? Describe the image you would replace it with and explain your choice.
2. ‘Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.’
Do you agree with this statement? Discuss the texts that you have studied in this chapter in your answer.
3. Fill in the unit review on pages 100–101 of your Portfolio. Language skills Write out the following sentences, inserting colons and semicolons where needed.
1. I like tomatoes Mary likes cucumbers. 2. I have visited three Italian cities Milan, Venice and Rome. 3. She listens to three types of music rock, jazz and hip-hop. 4. She cannot eat burgers red meat of any kind does not agree with her.
5. There are a lot of things to enjoy at the circus bright lights, flying acrobats and candy floss.
Oral assessment
Using a visual text as a stimulus, prepare a two-minute oral presentation for the class. You may use an image from the chapter, an old photograph or a newspaper or magazine cut-out.
Consider carefully what the image means to you. Plan what you would like to say. Write your presentation. Practise the delivery of your presentation. Make sure it is two minutes long. When you are ready, deliver your presentation to your classmates.
