Course Content
UNIT 1 | Effects of our Actions on the Environment
"Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: overpopulation, pollution, burning fossil fuels, and deforestation. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air quality, and undrinkable water. These negative impacts can affect human behavior and can prompt mass migrations or battles over clean water."
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UNIT 2 | Social Etiquettes and Manners
"Social etiquette is a set of rules, manners, and actions that help people to portray themselves as pleasant, polished, and professional human beings. People who are social etiquette experts know how to behave and look their best in various social situations. Social etiquette shows you how to behave in different social settings, so you don’t have to question your behavior. Learning social etiquette can teach you how to communicate effectively and nicely. Social etiquette can help you to look more professional and make a good impression."
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UNIT 3 | Awareness of Crisis, Accidents and Natural Calamities
"Natural disasters can encourage social cohesion and better relationships. When disasters strike, humans have a tendency to get together and show their traits and put them to work. It is during these times that we may work together and realize that all people are the same and have the same basic needs. Friendships may be formed and new things may come to life. The key to reducing loss of life, personal injuries, and damage from natural disasters is widespread public awareness and education. People must be made aware of what natural hazards they are likely to face in their own communities."
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UNIT 4 | Awareness of and Empathy with Special People
"Developing social awareness and empathy takes time, effort, intention, and choice. No one is born with the ability to be perfectly informed and sensitive when it comes to the many complex social issues in our world.” Empathy is the ability to understand what another person is going through. It’s the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and to feel what they are feeling. It’s about being respectful and standing in solidarity with marginalized groups."
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UNIT 5 | Historical & Cultural Places of Pakistan
"Old buildings have intrinsic value." The stories of how places in Pakistan came to be have created historical sites and local culture. People enjoy visiting these places. The cultural and historic heritage defines a place as it captures the local design, festivities, and themes. These characteristics are often displayed in hospitality, signage, public art, and even music. Civic buildings such as libraries, schools, auditoriums, and government offices are public places that can benefit people through healthy design and their communities through shared use. Cultural and historical sites give a place a sense of identity while creating opportunities for community pride and tourism."
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UNIT 6 | Media as a Source of Knowledge
"Media plays a significant role in keeping everyone updated about the various events around the world. Today, we can check out the latest news and current affairs with just a few clicks of the mouse or by simply switching on the radio or television, apart from glancing at the newspaper every morning! Media is the plural form for medium and involves the collective communication sources or mediums including television, radio, newspapers, internet, social media sites, and various relevant sites and blogs. The main purpose of media is to disseminate information and knowledge."
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UNIT 7 | Learning Organized Approach through Identifying
"Continuous improvement programs are sprouting up all over as organizations strive to better themselves and gain an edge. The topic list is long and varied, and sometimes it seems as though a program a month is needed just to keep up. Solving a problem, introducing a product, and reengineering a process all require seeing the world in a new light and acting accordingly."
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English – VII
About Lesson

Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite. People with malaria often experience fever, chills, and flu-like illnesses. Left untreated, they may develop severe complications and die. In 2020 an estimated 241 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide and 627,000 people died, mostly children in sub-Saharan Africa. About 2,000 cases of malaria are diagnosed in the United States each year. The vast majority of cases in the United States are in travelers and immigrants returning from countries where malaria transmission occurs, many from sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Malaria Is Preventable, Treatable, and Curable

Individuals can protect themselves against malaria by wearing protective clothing and using insect repellents and bed nets. According to the WHO, field trials indicate that insecticide-treated bed nets and curtains have the potential to reduce childhood mortality by 15 percent to 35 percent. Despite their proven efficacy, fewer than 2 percent of African children sleep under protective bed nets. Drugs are used to prevent (chemoprophylaxis) and treat infection in individuals. 

Global Actions to Roll Back Malaria

In 1998, the WHO, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNICEF, and the World Bank initiated the global Roll Back Malaria (RBM) partnership. By 2010, this coalition of governments, development agencies, commercial organizations, research groups, and the media seeks to cut by half the global incidence of malaria by focusing on:

  • Early diagnosis and prompt treatment;
  • Insecticide-treated bed nets and vector control;
  • Prevention and response to epidemics.

Topical Activity

Work in pairs and practice the following dialogue. First, one student plays the
role of Saleh and the other of Bachal. Then reverse the roles and repeat the
dialogue.

Saleh: Where is Ali?
Bachal: He has malaria. He has not come.
Saleh: Oh! I’m sorry to hear this.
Bachal: Malaria has become a big problem in our area. We must do something about this.

Saleh: Let us start a fight against malaria.
Bachal: How can we do that?
Saleh: We can start educating all the children in our school.
Bachal: Yes. We can tell them to spray kerosene on stagnant water.
Saleh: We can also tell them to try and cover themselves with a thin cloth or net while sleeping

Bachal: Let us go to our Union Council member and request him to order spray in our area regularly to kill all the mosquitoes.

Practicing Activity

Ana: Hi! I’m Ana. Welcome to What to Say! 

Do you know what to say when you need to deal with a problem? Listen out for useful language for dealing with a problem. Then, we’ll practice saying the new phrases – after this.

Vanya: Yuna!

Yuna: Oh, morning!

Vanya: I’ve got a bit of a problem. 

Yuna: What’s wrong?

Vanya: Can we talk in private?

Yuna: Of course.

Yuna: Right, so, what’s the matter? 

Vanya: Well, I’ve made a mistake. A big mistake.

Yuna: OK. I’m sure we can work it out.

Vanya: It was such a silly thing to do! 

Yuna: I’m getting worried now. What’s going on here? 

Vanya: OK. It was late last night and I was tired. I wasn’t concentrating and I accidentally used my company credit card instead of my own to buy something! 

Yuna: Don’t worry, these things happen. There’s a procedure to deal with this. How much did you spend? 

Vanya: It was quite expensive.

Yuna: How expensive?

Vanya: It was very expensive.

Yuna: Vanya, how expensive?

Vanya: £3,782 … and 56 pence.

Yuna: What? You spent £3,782?! 

Vanya: … and 56 pence. 

Yuna: What was it? Vanya?

Vanya: Just a weekend break! I just like a really nice hotel!

Yuna: OK, I see. Thanks for letting me know.

Vanya: Ah! I feel so much better now I’ve told you. Please don’t tell Noelia.

Yuna: Oh, I’m definitely going to tell her!

Noelia: Hi!

Vanya: Hi!

Ana: Hello again! Wow, that’s a lot of money for a weekend break. So, did you notice the useful phrases used for dealing with a problem? Listen to me and then repeat. 

What’s wrong?

I’ve got a bit of a problem.

Could we talk in private?

What’s the matter?

I’ve made a mistake.

I’m sure we can work it out.

Don’t worry, these things happen.

Thanks for letting me know.

I feel so much better now I’ve told you.

Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you need to deal with a problem in English. Bye for now!

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