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We live in an age where cell phones have become an essential part of our daily lives. It

has become our constant companion, an extension of ourselves, and it often seems

like we can't do without it. However, more and more people are considering living

without cell phones or at least significantly reducing the time spent using them. I

never really thought about doing it but we must also consider that living without a cell

phone or limiting its use could help us improve our relationships, pay more attention

to the people around us and strengthen bonds with our relatives and friends. We

should definitely try it!

Describe one thing that is important in your culture. Why is it important?

I live in Palermo, a city with a thousand-year-old culture, characterized by a thousand

facets, a thousand contradictions. City of Phoenician origins, then dominated by the

Romans, Arabs, Normans and Swabians, it displays evidence of its glorious past

wherever you look. The Arab-Norman style blends with the Baroque and Liberty in a

mix of rare beauty, to be observed with surprise and wonder. This coastal metropolis,

among the largest in Europe, conquers with its colours, scents and flavors that

overwhelm the senses and enliven the streets. Decadent and sumptuous, ancient and

contemporary, authentic and yet enchanting: once you get to know Palermo it enters

your heart and will never leave it again.

Do you think there should be more celebrations? Why/Why not?

Yes, it's true! I think there should be more celebrations! In Palermo, however, there

are many celebrations, especially religious ones, which continue to be very heartfelt

and participatory.

Do you think that most parents influence what university their child will

attend?

I think, parents play an important role in guiding their children's educational choices.

Research indicates that parental influence is particularly evident, especially in the

choice of higher education and sometimes also in the choice of university path.

Do you think a vegetarian diet is healthy or not? Why?

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, vegetarian diets, if properly

planned, can promote health. In particular, those who follow a vegetarian diet have a

reduced risk of getting certain clinical conditions, including ischemic heart disease,

type 2 diabetes, hypertension, some forms of cancer and obesity.

The recommendations of the World Cancer Research Fund, drawn up by a group of

experts in nutrition science and beyond, invite you to introduce plant-based foods into

your diet and to limit the consumption of red and preserved meats and processed

foods in general. (often rich in sugars, fats and salt) for the prevention of oncological

diseases. 2

The secret to a healthy and balanced diet lies above all in quantities: to reduce the

risk of getting sick it is not necessary to completely eliminate foods of animal origin

(such as milk and eggs, but also meat). It is certainly useful, however, to limit

consumption and increase the intake of fruit, vegetables and legumes.

Do you live a healthy lifestyle? What do you do to improve it?

Maintaining your health at its best is one of the life goals to carry out on a daily basis,

following a few small but effective rules to really live well.

First of all, adopt a varied diet rich in fruit and vegetables, with the right amount of

carbohydrates and sugars, giving up carbonated drinks and, instead, favoring water

and drinks such as freshly squeezed juices or concentrates.

Another important rule concerns physical activity. Sport and movement in general

must be a constant in life. At least two or three hours a week should be dedicated to

sporting activity, even if it just involves a regenerating walk. In this way it is possible

to keep fit but also prevent cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Sleeping well is really

very important. Sleeping little or not being able to sleep continuously causes a chain

of tiredness, headaches and stress. Finally, prevention is fundamental. Blood and urine

tests, and for women, mammography, can be a way to save your life. Never neglect

prevention because it is the latter that is the real cure. Following these simple rules

will lead your lifestyle to be active, healthy and balanced.

Explain the following Australian English terms: things, bludger, pom and

cobber.

(Spiega i seguenti termini inglesi australiani: things, bolide, pom e cobber.)

Bludger, lazy

Pom, an British person

cobber, mate.

Thongs, flip-flops

Explain what it is meant by the Hinglish expression: "He is sitting on my

brain" and/or "He is chewing my brain". (Spiega cosa si intende con

l'espressione Hinglish: "È seduto sul mio cervello" e/o "Mi sta masticando il

cervello”.

The phrases "It's sitting on my brain" and "It's chewing on my brain" are idioms used

to describe stressful situations. The first phrase is often used to describe a situation

where someone makes the speaker feel stressed or anxious, while the second phrase

is often used to describe a situation where someone makes the speaker feel mentally

exhausted or drained. 3

If you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, it may be helpful to take a break and

engage in some stress-relieving activities such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing

exercises.

Explain what tentative language is, why it's used and provide a few

examples

In academic writing, provisional language is used so as not to give categorical

information about issues that have not proven to be robust. Expressions such as:

"possibly, probably, potentially, could, may, seems, seems, is likely to, might. It is

always best to avoid absolute statements when writing because they could confuse or

mislead the reader

Explain the meaning of counter-argument.

A counterargument is the author's presentation of a different point of view to support

his own thesis. Providing a different point of view gives the author more credibility

because it demonstrates research accurate and aware of other opinions. Expressions

are often used for a counterargument such as: "although it has been suggested

that...", "it is generally accepted that...", "Opponents of", "argue that", "however",

"despite", "despite", "despite", "despite"...". the fact that...", "However".

How do you celebrate your birthday?

I have a twin brother so every year on March 23rd we celebrate my birthday together.

We like to travel and therefore we always organize wonderful trips to celebrate our

birthday. Last year we went to Portugal!

How would you describe culinary tourism?

Food and wine tourism is a journey aimed at discovering the food and wine of a

territory and through which the tourist can experience the local culture and acquire a

sense of place.

In recent years, food and wine has taken on a new centrality in tourism, transforming

from an accessory component in tourists' holidays to an element of interest and

incentive towards the discovery of new or already known destinations. Food and wine

has begun to be increasingly considered an important social component, a way to feel

good, have fun, experiment, be in company. In addition to its social and psychological

value, it has taken on the value of an instrument of cultural and anthropological

transformation. Food and wine are expressions of a territory, its inhabitants and its

traditions, fundamental characteristics of its identity. Knowing its origins, processes

and methods of production means discovering the territory, its historical, artistic and

social events, the life of the local people. In this sense, food and wine has begun to

take shape as a form of cultural experience

Linear: This is the most common and immediate style for taking notes, but it doesn't

work for everyone, so we will have to choose the style that best suits us. Linear notes:

a) go to the bottom of the page b) use letters and numbers (as in this example) c) use

indentation (usually with a subindex).

Name at least 5 words of French derivation in the field of fashion and food 4

dress, fashion, gown, robe, garment, coat, collar, veil, lace, embroidery, buckle,

button, boot, luxury, blue, brown, jewel, ornament, turquoise, ruby, pearl, diamond,

crystal, dinner, supper, feast, appetite, taste, salmon, venison, beef, mutton, pork,

bacon.

Name the four basic type of cues (Assegna un nome ai quattro tipi base di

segnali)

Communication tends to follow certain rules and patterns. Each aspect of language

(spoken, written or visual) can convey different meanings, signals and conventions.

There are four basic types of signals: 1. Topic and structure signals 2. Transition signals

3. Conclusion signals 4. Organization signals.

Negatives and positives about Johnson’s Dictionary

"Samuel Johnson was born in 1709 in Lichfield, Staffordshire. The son of a bookseller,

he became one of the greatest literary figures of the eighteenth century, the most

famous of which was the compilation of the Dictionary of the English Language. The

first edition of the Dictionary, which would be followed many others, appears in 1755

but, despite the considerable efforts made, Johnson is unable to stabilize or

standardize the English language, probably due to an incorrect approach to the

research which insists on the etymological side and on the Teutonic character of the

language when the the author does not possess the philological tools necessary to

carry out in-depth work in this sense. The Dictionary nevertheless remains a work of

high literary value, with its wealth of erudite quotations and its classificatory slant,

also meeting the favor of the public of the time.

Pattern: There are many types of notes that allow for a lot of creativity. For example:

Spidergram (mind map) - table - flowchart - tree diagram

We need to choose the method that works best for us and the type of information we

are trying to acquire. In summary, the goal of note-taking is to capture the most

important information in a way that makes sense to us and helps us remember it later.

Science has made incredible advancements in every field. In which has it

made the most developments, in your opinion?

Scientific and technological progress today takes on positive and negative aspects.

New discoveries in the medical and technological fields, communications and

transport are certainly positive factors: they guarantee new therapies for the

treatment of even rare diseases, they allow us to move from one state to another.

more easily and quickly and to get the news to everyone. At the same time it also

presents negative aspects, such as the strong environmental impact that means of

transport have on our planet or fake news on social media and the internet.

Scientific and technological progress today is linked to the concept of environmental

sustainability, in the sense that development must take place without damaging the

ecosystem, combating pollution due for example to indu