Wednesday, 20 November 2019

B1-A

Follow up
  • File 3A: Function (giving feedback), Listening, Pronunciation, Speaking (agreeing & disagreeing)
  • Listening test  





Homework
  • Do exercise 5d p45. Key below
  • Within file 3A we're going to deal with travel & holidays. This topic isn't in your book so we're going to work with extra handouts. As starters, try these Reading & Listening tests: Reading 1Reading 2, Listening, audio (only task 1). Key below
  • Also read grammar point 3B (p209) and do exercises a & b
  • Study vocabulary and grammar






















KEY
5
d
2 nine times more likely to have an accident  
3 seven times more likely to have an accident   
4 five times more likely to have an accident   
5  60 per cent of drivers have driven when tired in the last year. 
6 twice as likely to have an accident
7  you normally take one hand of the wheel.  
8  the driver often turns to look at the passenger.
Listening
1B   2A   3B   4B   5A   6C   7A   8C
Reading
1H   2E   3G   4L   5C   6J   7D   8I   9K   10F

  


B1-CAL

Follow up
  • File 3A: Reading, Listening, Grammar & Speaking 

  • Your Christmas song is: The Snowman   



Homework
  • Grammar worksheet 3A. Key below
  • Study transport vocabulary

  • Write an article about transport in Seville (175-200 words). There is a model on p189. Use it after doing exercise c. You must include: present perfect, comparatives and superlatives, money and transport. Deadline: Tuesday 3rd December













KEY
grammar worksheet 3A
3√   4 more comfortable than   5 younger than   6    7   8 more modern than   9 better than   10   11 the most beautiful beach I've ever been   12 the worst actor   13   14 the best city in the world   15 cheaper   16   17 hotter   18 the same school as   19   20√
p189
c
2 on   3 off   4 on   5 with   6 in   7 at








Monday, 18 November 2019

B1-A

Follow up
  • File 3A: Grammar, Vocabulary, Speaking & Mediation



Homework
  • Grammar worksheet 3A. Key below
  • Write an article about transport in Seville (175-200 words).There is a model on p189. Use it after doing exercise c. You must include: present perfect, comparatives and superlatives, money and transport. Deadline: Monday 2nd December













KEY
grammar worksheet 3A
3√   4 more comfortable than   5 younger than   6    7   8 more modern than   9 better than   10   11 the most beautiful beach I've ever been   12 the worst actor   13   14 the best city in the world   15 cheaper   16   17 hotter   18 the same school as   19   20√
p189
c
2 on   3 off   4 on   5 with   6 in   7 at








Saturday, 16 November 2019

A2 Semi

Follow up
  • File 2A: Function (showing interest) & Speaking 
  • File 2B: Vocabulary (prepositions), Communication & Grammar (Past Continuous)
  • Irregular Verb Game



Homework
  • Do grammar exercises a & b (p214)
  • Reading p26 1c. Key below
  • Study irregular verbs (p250)
  • Bring a photo







KEY
Reading
1
c
1  She was living in London, in her early twenties, working for an advertising agency.
2  She met him at a nightclub on a beach in the south of France.
3  She found a job in Patis because she wanted to be with him.
4  They went for a walk.
5  They stopped because they heard a lot of noise coming from a tree. They saw an owl and some little birds attacking it.
6  Because it was a happy time for her.
 

B1-CAL

Follow up
  • File 3A: Vocabulary (transport) & Pronunciation 
  • Irregular Verb test



Homework
  • Study vocabulary bank p227
  • The new grammar point has to do with comparatives & superlatives. In my opinion, it isn't very complicated so you can read the explanation by yourself and do the exercises a & b (p208). As usual, ask any questions on Tuesday















KEY
3
f
He took a bus from Kew Bridge to Acton Town. Then he took the Underground (District Line) from Acton Town to Monument. Then at Monument, he changed onto the Docklands Light Railway, which he took to London City Airport.
The train now approaching is ..., Please mind the gap between the train and the platform; The next station is Monument. Change here for ...
g
1 Richard (bike)   2 Jeremy (boat)   3 The Stig (public transport)   4 James (car)
Because Top Gear is a car programme, and the car came last. 


Thursday, 14 November 2019

BRITISH RECIPES

As we were talking in class, I offer you a wide variety or British recipes which can be easily made for our Christmas cookery competition. Share your recipes with me! (the only condition is that they have to be written in English)

Easy-treacle-sponge 

Marzipan Eccles tartsEasy treacle sponge                                                     
                                                                                                                    Marzipan eccles tarts
  Chicken & mushroom puff pie

Chicken & mushroom puff pie with portion taken out

B1-A

Follow up
  • File 3A: Vocabulary, Pronunciation & Reading 

  • Our Christmas song is: Last Christmas



Homework
  • Who was the winner of the race across London? Listen to 3f, 3g and find it out. Key below
  • Study vocabulary bank p227
  • The new grammar point has to do with comparatives & superlatives. In my opinion, it isn't very complicated so you can read the explanation by yourself and do the exercises a & b (p208). As usual, ask any questions on Monday















KEY
3
f
He took a bus from Kew Bridge to Acton Town. Then he took the Underground (District Line) from Acton Town to Monument. Then at Monument, he changed onto the Docklands Light Railway, which he took to London City Airport.
The train now approaching is ..., Please mind the gap between the train and the platform; The next station is Monument. Change here for ...
g
1 Richard (bike)   2 Jeremy (boat)   3 The Stig (public transport)   4 James (car)
Because Top Gear is a car programme, and the car came last.