Hope you guys rest and enjoy yourselves after so much work.
Happy holidays!!!
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
End of the year!
It's been a pleasure to have you all!
Hope you guys rest and enjoy yourselves after so much work.
Happy holidays!!!
Hope you guys rest and enjoy yourselves after so much work.
Happy holidays!!!
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
TELL ME WHERE YOU'D LIKE TO BE...
Choose any of these five pictures and write a 30-word description of it.
You could include a comment about the people, the music you think the inhabitants play, the food they eat or anything that you'd like to highlight!
Use the words discussed on P. 89
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| CHICAGO CITY |
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| BRAZIL |
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| BARILOCHE |
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| BUENOS AIRES |
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| INDIA |
Sunday, 7 August 2016
Wish: exercises
Hello everybody!
If you wish you could have some extra practice, your wish is granted!
Take a look at these links and practise the structures: WISH + SIMPLE PAST/ WISH + PAST PERFECT.
Activities:
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/wish-exercise-1.html
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intplus/a_grammar/file04/nef_int_grammar_4_02?cc=us&selLanguage=en
Some explanation:
http://www.eslbase.com/grammar/wish
Make sure you ask in class!
If you wish you could have some extra practice, your wish is granted!
Take a look at these links and practise the structures: WISH + SIMPLE PAST/ WISH + PAST PERFECT.
Activities:
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/wish-exercise-1.html
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intplus/a_grammar/file04/nef_int_grammar_4_02?cc=us&selLanguage=en
Some explanation:
http://www.eslbase.com/grammar/wish
Make sure you ask in class!
Friday, 15 July 2016
Thursday, 12 May 2016
Items of clothing
Write a comment for ONE of these items of clothing. You can follow the example from the book as a guide. Use a compound adjective, at least.
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Compound Adjectives
After having dealt with UNIT 1, students from Adults 6 worked on Compound Adjectives.
As there are many ways to create them, here I leave a webpage that will provide you with simple explanations for you to start using these hyphenated words.
http://www.espressoenglish.net/compound-adjectives-in-english/
And if you want to practice, you can always take a look at...
http://www.gingersoftware.com/content/grammar-rules/adjectives/compound-adjectives/
As there are many ways to create them, here I leave a webpage that will provide you with simple explanations for you to start using these hyphenated words.
http://www.espressoenglish.net/compound-adjectives-in-english/
And if you want to practice, you can always take a look at...
http://www.gingersoftware.com/content/grammar-rules/adjectives/compound-adjectives/
Sunday, 17 April 2016
THURSDAY 21ST: MINI- EXAM
IMPORTANT!
This Thursday 21st April, students from "Adults 6" will be having a short exam about interviews.
We'll watch and listen to an interview with a recruitment advisor in a HR department.
Students only need to bring their Student's Book and enthusiasm!
Sunday, 3 April 2016
What a webpage!
Here you have some nice tips.
They are business-oriented and they might as well help you when you need to do a short listening (like questions in an interview) or acquire more vocabulary so as to become an advanced speaker.
Have a go!
They are business-oriented and they might as well help you when you need to do a short listening (like questions in an interview) or acquire more vocabulary so as to become an advanced speaker.
Have a go!
CLICK HERE: http://www.blairenglish.com/
Sunday, 27 March 2016
Sunday, 13 March 2016
Monday, 14 December 2015
Happy Holidays!
One last step for this year and... holidays!
It's a sense of counter feelings when one reaches this part of the year: on one side, "holidays" is the most wanted word, and on the other side... we have spent quite a lot of time together, learning, discussing, worrying, laughing... that it will be strange not to meet each other twice a week over the next weeks.
I would like to thank you all for your time, your dedication, your efforts, your contributions and your criticism.
And I encourage you to value all you have gained, you deserve it, it has not been easy many times. Keep it alive, make it grow!
It has been a fantastic year and I've enjoyed sharing it with you all! Happy Holidays!
Thursday, 12 November 2015
Animal Farm - Chapters 8 and 9
We are approaching the end of the book!
As a guide, try to answer these questions with as much information you can recall.
Chapter 8
1. Describe some changes in Napoleon’s behavior in this chapter. What do these actions suggest about his personality?
2. Why do you think Napoleon forbids the pigeons from visiting other farms?
3. Describe the Battle of the Windmill. How does it end?
4. If you were an animal on Animal Farm, would you consider the Battle of the Windmill a victory?
5. Squealer announces that Napoleon is dying. Is he really? Why do this pigs jump to this conclusion?
Chapter 9
1. How does Boxer react to being injured?
2. Do you think the animals are better off now than in Mr. Jone’s days? Explain.
3. The pigs seem to be getting more and more special treatment and privileges. What are some of the things they now enjoy that the other animals do not?
4. What are some of the items the animals need to purchase?
5. Why might Napoleon (or any leader) encourage celebrations even when times are hard?
6. What might the raven Moses represent in the history of Russia? Does Orwell present Moses as a positive or a negative figure?
7. Where do the pigs get the money for another case of whisky? What does this suggest about Napoleon’s personality and priorities?
As a guide, try to answer these questions with as much information you can recall.
Chapter 8
1. Describe some changes in Napoleon’s behavior in this chapter. What do these actions suggest about his personality?
2. Why do you think Napoleon forbids the pigeons from visiting other farms?
3. Describe the Battle of the Windmill. How does it end?
4. If you were an animal on Animal Farm, would you consider the Battle of the Windmill a victory?
5. Squealer announces that Napoleon is dying. Is he really? Why do this pigs jump to this conclusion?
Chapter 9
1. How does Boxer react to being injured?
2. Do you think the animals are better off now than in Mr. Jone’s days? Explain.
3. The pigs seem to be getting more and more special treatment and privileges. What are some of the things they now enjoy that the other animals do not?
4. What are some of the items the animals need to purchase?
5. Why might Napoleon (or any leader) encourage celebrations even when times are hard?
6. What might the raven Moses represent in the history of Russia? Does Orwell present Moses as a positive or a negative figure?
7. Where do the pigs get the money for another case of whisky? What does this suggest about Napoleon’s personality and priorities?
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
Animal Farm - Chapter 7
Chapter 7.
Answer these questions:
1. How do the hens react when Napoleon says their eggs must be sold? How does Napoleon stop them?
2. According to Squealer, what did Snowball try to do at the Battle of the Cowshed?
3. In general, why are the animals executed?
4.. According to Boxer, who is responsible for the animal executions?
5. What has been abolished by Napoleon at the end of the chapter? Why?
6. We haven’t heard anything out of Mr. Jones in a while. Imagine that you are a reporter and have been assigned to interview Mr. Jones for the local paper.
a) Write three questions that you would like to ask him. They should start with a question word, such as "what", "where", "how", etc.
b) Then, write the answers that you think Mr. Jones would give to your questions.
Answer these questions:
1. How do the hens react when Napoleon says their eggs must be sold? How does Napoleon stop them?
2. According to Squealer, what did Snowball try to do at the Battle of the Cowshed?
3. In general, why are the animals executed?
4.. According to Boxer, who is responsible for the animal executions?
5. What has been abolished by Napoleon at the end of the chapter? Why?
6. We haven’t heard anything out of Mr. Jones in a while. Imagine that you are a reporter and have been assigned to interview Mr. Jones for the local paper. a) Write three questions that you would like to ask him. They should start with a question word, such as "what", "where", "how", etc.
b) Then, write the answers that you think Mr. Jones would give to your questions.
Saturday, 31 October 2015
Unit 7 - Grammar and vocabulary revision exercises
Complete these exercises. The answers will be discussed in class.
GRAMMAR - Choose A, B, or C to complete the sentences.
1 You ________ spent so long in the sun. You look as if you’ve got sunburn.
A might not have B couldn’t have C shouldn’t have
2 I ________ some Indian food. Shall we get a takeaway?
A feel like B feel as if C feel
3 I suppose Jane ________ just forgotten it was your birthday, but it’s not like her.
A should have B could have C ought to have
4 I think I ________ lost that CD Jack lent me. I’ll look for it again tonight.
A may have B must have C should have
5 This duvet ________! It makes me want to have a sleep now!
A feels like so soft B feels as if so soft C feels so soft
6 You ________ asked before you borrowed my car! I thought it had been stolen!
A must have B ought to have C may have
7 I think the kids ________ gone swimming. They’ve taken towels from the bathroom.
A must have B should have C couldn’t have
8 You ________ picked a worse time to call – I’m in the middle of making dinner!
A shouldn’t have B may not have C couldn’t have
9 This shirt ________ it’s made of really good quality cotton.
A feels B feels as if C feels that
10 I think we’re lost! I ________ my satnav with me.
A should bring B should brought C should have brought
11 You ________ seen Helen. She was standing right next to you at the party!
A must have B can’t have C couldn’t have
12 You ________ you’ve had some bad news. Are you OK?
A look like B look C look as like
13 They ________ have got lost. I gave them very clear directions.
A might B mustn’t C can’t
14 That cake ________ delicious. Can I try a piece?
A smells like B smells C smells as if
15 Suzy’s flight ________ cancelled. There’s a lot of fog in the London area this morning.
A might have been B can’t have been C may not have been
16 I ________ bought so many clothes. I don’t get paid until next week.
A shouldn’t have B can’t have C might not have
17 Fred ________ gone out. His car is in the garage.
A must have B can’t have C might have
18 You look freezing! You look ________ you’ve been in the Arctic!
A if B as if C as
19 These shoes aren’t stylish but they ________ very comfortable.
A feel as if B feel C feel like
20 This jacket looks exactly ________ the one I used to have when I was a teenager!
A like B as if C as
VOCABULARY - Choose A, B, or C to complete the sentences.
1 I wish you wouldn’t ________ all the time.
A deny B discuss C argue
2 How do you ________ people downloading your photos illegally?
A avoid B prevent C refuse
3 I’ve used the gym twice and it ________ really good.
A seems B looks C notices
4 I ________ you would stop tapping your fingers on the table!
A hope B expect C wish
5 I think my team have a good chance of ________ yours this year.
A winning B beating C losing
6 Kevin ________ that he’d broken the window.
A refused B argued C denied
7 Unless they ________ my salary I’m going to look for another job.
A rise B raise C higher
8 He ________ a bank in that film, but of course, he’s a good guy really.
A robs B thieves C steals
9 Could you ________ me how to apply for a place on that course?
A warn B discuss C advise
10 ________ me to email Danny. I need to give him directions to your house.
A Remind B Remember C Notice
GRAMMAR - Choose A, B, or C to complete the sentences.
1 You ________ spent so long in the sun. You look as if you’ve got sunburn.
A might not have B couldn’t have C shouldn’t have
2 I ________ some Indian food. Shall we get a takeaway?
A feel like B feel as if C feel
3 I suppose Jane ________ just forgotten it was your birthday, but it’s not like her.
A should have B could have C ought to have
4 I think I ________ lost that CD Jack lent me. I’ll look for it again tonight.
A may have B must have C should have
5 This duvet ________! It makes me want to have a sleep now!
A feels like so soft B feels as if so soft C feels so soft
6 You ________ asked before you borrowed my car! I thought it had been stolen!
A must have B ought to have C may have
7 I think the kids ________ gone swimming. They’ve taken towels from the bathroom.
A must have B should have C couldn’t have
8 You ________ picked a worse time to call – I’m in the middle of making dinner!
A shouldn’t have B may not have C couldn’t have
9 This shirt ________ it’s made of really good quality cotton.
A feels B feels as if C feels that
10 I think we’re lost! I ________ my satnav with me.
A should bring B should brought C should have brought
11 You ________ seen Helen. She was standing right next to you at the party!
A must have B can’t have C couldn’t have
12 You ________ you’ve had some bad news. Are you OK?
A look like B look C look as like
13 They ________ have got lost. I gave them very clear directions.
A might B mustn’t C can’t
14 That cake ________ delicious. Can I try a piece?
A smells like B smells C smells as if
15 Suzy’s flight ________ cancelled. There’s a lot of fog in the London area this morning.
A might have been B can’t have been C may not have been
16 I ________ bought so many clothes. I don’t get paid until next week.
A shouldn’t have B can’t have C might not have
17 Fred ________ gone out. His car is in the garage.
A must have B can’t have C might have
18 You look freezing! You look ________ you’ve been in the Arctic!
A if B as if C as
19 These shoes aren’t stylish but they ________ very comfortable.
A feel as if B feel C feel like
20 This jacket looks exactly ________ the one I used to have when I was a teenager!
A like B as if C as
VOCABULARY - Choose A, B, or C to complete the sentences.
1 I wish you wouldn’t ________ all the time.
A deny B discuss C argue
2 How do you ________ people downloading your photos illegally?
A avoid B prevent C refuse
3 I’ve used the gym twice and it ________ really good.
A seems B looks C notices
4 I ________ you would stop tapping your fingers on the table!
A hope B expect C wish
5 I think my team have a good chance of ________ yours this year.
A winning B beating C losing
6 Kevin ________ that he’d broken the window.
A refused B argued C denied
7 Unless they ________ my salary I’m going to look for another job.
A rise B raise C higher
8 He ________ a bank in that film, but of course, he’s a good guy really.
A robs B thieves C steals
9 Could you ________ me how to apply for a place on that course?
A warn B discuss C advise
10 ________ me to email Danny. I need to give him directions to your house.
A Remind B Remember C Notice
Animal Farm - Chapters 5 and 6
How much can you remember from these chapters?
Write T (for "true") and F (for "false") in the following statements:
___1. Mollie spent time looking at herself in the water.
___2. Mollie let a man from a neighbouring farm pet her.
___3. Napoleon spoke better than Snowball.
___4. Snowball has plans to build a new barn.
___5. Napoleon urinates on Snowball’s plans.
___6. Napoleon wants the animals to learn how to shoot firearms.
___7. Snowball wants to use pigeons to create more rebellion.
___8. Squealer turns against Napoleon.
___9. Napoleon and Snowball are chased off the farm by a pack of dogs.
___10. The animals trust Mr. Whimper.
___11. The pigs moved into the farmhouse.
___12. Muriel realizes that the pigs have broken a commandment.
___13. The pigs start working harder every day.
Give shorts answers:
14. Two items Mollie keeps in her stall
15. What happens to Mollie?
16. Boxer’s two mottos
17. What two commandments does Napoleon break?
18. What was placed at the base of the flagstaff?
19. What was the next year like for the animals?
20. What happened when Napoleon made a high pitched squeal?
Write T (for "true") and F (for "false") in the following statements:
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| The Windmill |
___1. Mollie spent time looking at herself in the water.
___2. Mollie let a man from a neighbouring farm pet her.
___3. Napoleon spoke better than Snowball.
___4. Snowball has plans to build a new barn.
___5. Napoleon urinates on Snowball’s plans.
___6. Napoleon wants the animals to learn how to shoot firearms.
___7. Snowball wants to use pigeons to create more rebellion.
___8. Squealer turns against Napoleon.
___9. Napoleon and Snowball are chased off the farm by a pack of dogs.
___10. The animals trust Mr. Whimper.
___11. The pigs moved into the farmhouse.
___12. Muriel realizes that the pigs have broken a commandment.
___13. The pigs start working harder every day.
Give shorts answers:
14. Two items Mollie keeps in her stall
15. What happens to Mollie?
16. Boxer’s two mottos
17. What two commandments does Napoleon break?
18. What was placed at the base of the flagstaff?
19. What was the next year like for the animals?
20. What happened when Napoleon made a high pitched squeal?
Friday, 9 October 2015
Animal Farm - Chapter 4
Answer these questions in just one short sentence.
They have been arrange in groups according to the main facts in the chapter.
The news about the Rebellion
1. How did the animals spread the news about the
Rebellion?
2. Who was in charge of that?
3. Where was Mr Jones at this time?
The effect on other farms and humans
4. What were the names of the neighbouring farms? Who
owned them?
5. What effect did the news about Animal Farm have on
them?
6. What was the effect on the other farms in the area?
7. What did the humans think when they heard the song?
The attacks and the invasion
8. What happened “early in October”?
9. Who was in the first attack?
10. Who was in the second attack?
11. Who does Jones kill?
12. Complete the quotation: “The only good human being is…”
13. What award do Boxer and Snowball get?
14. What do the animals call the battle?
Friday, 25 September 2015
Animal Farm - Chapter 3
Before reading this chapter and doing these exercises, read the following definitions
By heart – (remember, memorize by heart) remember very well
Committee – a group chosen to complete a specific task
Implements - tools
Indefatigable – tireless, cannot be made tired
Maxim – a well-known phrase that expresses an idea or rule
Obstinate – refusing to change your beliefs or ideas
Parasitical – like a parasite; taking advantage of
Resolution - a formal statement that expresses the decision of a group
Windfall – things (like fruit) that fall because of wind
Comprehension Questions
- What are the animals proud of?
- Who can read?
- Who aren’t hard workers?
- Who can eat apples? Why?
- Who will raise the dogs? Why?
- Summarize Animalism in one sentence.
Discussion Question
- What do we learn about these characters abilities and personalities:
- Boxer
- Snowball
- Napoleon - What are Napoleon’s ideas about education? Why do you think he believes this?
- Squealer
- Mollie
- Old Benjamin
Read the extract from Chapter 3 below. It is Squealer’s explanation of why the milk and apples are being kept by the pigs.
- What reason does he give for the pigs needing milk and apples?
- How does he make the pigs sound unselfish and dedicated?
- What are some persuasive techniques he uses?
- What threat does he use to convince the animals?
Thursday, 17 September 2015
Animal Farm - Chapter 2
Read this list of words that appear in chapter 2 and that may not be very familiar to you.
Find the sentences where they are used in the chapter for the first time, copy them and try to use the word in sentences of your own.
1. vivacious
Find the sentences where they are used in the chapter for the first time, copy them and try to use the word in sentences of your own.
1. vivacious
2. capered
3. expounded
4. disciples
5. reproached
6. lowing
7. maltreating
8. gamboled
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Animal Farm - Chapter 2 Audio
And here's a recording of chapter 2! Enjoy listening to it while you re-read the chapter!
Saturday, 5 September 2015
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