3.27.2015
FRIENDS
Homework
I. Think about these questions:
1.
How
many close friends do you have?
2.
Do
you have a best friend?
How long have you known him/her?
When/Where did you meet him/her?
How often do you see him/her?
3.
Do
you still see your school friends?
II. Decide the 6
most important personality traits of a good friend.
F-R-I-E-N-D-S
do you really need them: Yes. If you haven’t got a friend, then you’re just
you. There’s half as many things that you can do. Who’s going to tell you that
you’re not a brat, if not your best friend?
Do you
recall when we did that? Yes. Sharing – the brilliant jokes we’ve had
throughout the years (good times together) It’s not the same when you’re not
there.
3.20.2015
The Potato Famine
Watch the video and answer the questions. Check them in 'comments'.
I.
How
long did the Potato Famine last?
II. How many people died?
III. Who did these things? Match
a. British officials
b. Private relief efforts
c. Irish farmers
1. Exported crops that could have fed
people
2. Didn’t provide food to protect the
English landowners
3. Couldn’t raise funds
IV. What kind of things did the Irish
eat to survive?
V. Where were farmers forced to migrate?
VI. How many people sailed to Canada in
1847?
VII. How many died? Why?
St Patrick's Day
Liam Neeson narrates this gorgeous tourism ad for Ireland. The actor is a big softy when it comes to St Patrick's Day. The tough-guy actor provides a heartfelt voiceover for this 60-second Discover Ireland tourism spot, waxing poetic about his homeland.
"Every year, on St. Patrick's Day, the world goes green," he begins, as landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Sydney Opera House and Paris' Moulin Rouge, all lit in emerald hues, flash by. "But here in Ireland," he continues, "every day is bathed in green."
We're treated to shots of rugged coasts, crescent hills and verdant forests, along with city scenes of bustling nightlife, shopping and parades. #GoGreen4PatricksDay is the hashtag.
If you want to learn more about St Patrick's Day, have a look at older posts in 'Festivities'.
3.10.2015
El Aniversario de Chejov
Click here to read about the new theatrical activity our school has organized.
3.09.2015
Orden Pruebas Certificación Lingüística 2014/2015
Click here and read about the exams in June and September!!!
(dates and information about the skills and tasks)
(dates and information about the skills and tasks)
3.01.2015
Visiting the UK
Watch the video and answer the questions. Check your answers in 'comments'.
1. How many people visit Snowdonia in
Wales?
2. What is Wales famous for?
3. How long is the walk to the top of Cairngorm
Mountain in Scotland?
4. How high is the mountain?
5. How long does it take by funicular?
6. What formed the 40 thousand rock
columns of The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland?
7. How tall are the tallest columns
there?
The Lake District
Watch the video and fill in the gaps (check your answers in 'comments').
RICHARD:
Welcome to Great Britain and the best of British countryside! This _____________
(1) is incredibly varied, from the sweeping coastlines to the rolling hills and
majestic _____________ (2) and, with a _____________ (3) climate and plenty of _____________
(4), it really is a green and pleasant land that I’m about to explore. There
are _____________ _____________ _____________ (5) in Great Britain, and one of
the most beautiful is here in the Lake District. It’s the second largest
national park in Britain and is full of scenic mountains and _____________ _____________
(6). In the heart of the Lake District is Lake Windermere - the largest natural
lake in England. It’s over 18km long and around 66m _____________ (7)- so it’s
fairly easy to find! This area is said to be one of the most beautiful in Great
Britain. In the past, _____________ (8)transported slate, timber and wool
across the lake, and fishing was really important here. Hiya. One ticket for
the Windermere Lake cruise, please.
RICHARD:
Hello, Jacqui.
JACQUI:
Hello, Richard.
RICHARD:
Jacqui O'Connor of Lake Windermere Cruises is giving me a _____________ _____________
(9) of the lake. Jacqui, this is lovely. How many people choose to see the
lakes like this every year?
JACQUI:
Richard, we carry on average _____________ _____________ (10) passengers on our boats.
RICHARD: And why do you think so many people
find this area appealing?
JACQUI: Oh,
I think basically all you have to do is to look around you. Look at this
absolutely stunning _____________(11). It's absolutely beautiful. They come to _____________
_____________(12), to enjoy peace and tranquility, to come to have a look at
the _____________(13). It's also, Windermere Lake Cruises is one of the top
tourist attractions in the north-west of England so when you come to this area,
come and _____________(14) on the lake, definitely – it must be done!
RICHARD:
And you obviously love coming out here and love being part of all of this?
JACQUI: I
do. It's fantastic. It's just a beautiful area to live. Really nice,
lovely, friendly, _____________(15).
It's great.
Special backpack for sitting
Can you recall the feeling when your legs are tired but there is nowhere to sit? What if you could simply sit down on your backpack?
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Sightseeing in Town
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. Then listen again and read the script. Have a look at the vocabulary.
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