B1-CAL

Follow up   

• File 4A: Reading (9B)

• Writing: Opinion essays 

Homework 

• It's time to start File 4B and the first point is Grammar. What can you remember about ability & possibility? Read the explanations on p211 and do exercises a & b

• Don't forget to bring your cards about Nobel Prize Laureates this Thursday. If you couldn't make your choice in class, click on the link to the list of Nobel Prize Laureates. Don't forget to check that nobody else is doing the same in your whatsapp group: wikipedia

• You can find extra contents of file 4A for further practice in the blog 

B1-A

Follow up   

• File 4A: Listening  & Reading (9B)

• Writing: The Paragraph & Opinion essays 

Homework 

• Do you think you need more practice on opinion essays? Try the rest of exercises of the handouts I've given you in class. Key below

• It's time to start File 4B and the first point is Grammar. What can you remember about ability & possibility? Read the explanations on p211 and do exercises a & b

• Listen to the rest of the radio programme p63 6d. Do it again but this time with the script

• Don't forget to bring your cards about Nobel Prize Laureates this Wednesday. If you couldn't make your choice in class, click on the link to the list of Nobel Prize Laureates. Don't forget to check that nobody else is doing the same in your whatsapp group: wikipedia

• You can find extra contents of file 4A for further practice in the blog 

KEY
Opinion essays
4 
1 firstly, to begin with, for one thing, lastly, secondly   2 also, moreover, apart from this, in addition, furthermore   3 although, on the other hand, however, nonetheless, while   4 for example, such as, therefore, in other words, in particular, for instance, because, since   5 to sum up, all things considered, taking everything into account

5
Suggested answers
A
1 However   2 To begin with   3 Furthermore
B
1 To sum up   2 because   3 Although
6
2 For example   3 What is more,   4 Secondly   5 Since
11
Suggested answers
2  The way I see it, package holidays are ideal for people who do not like to travel alone.
3  I don't agree that becoming more aware of environmental concerns is the only way to help save our planet.
4  It seems to me that educational standards in private schools are usually higher than those in state schools.
5  In my view, boxing is an extremely violent sport and should be banned.
13
1=beginning  A/B   2 ending  A   3=ending  C   4=beginning  B
15
a
A 4,5   B 1,3   C 2,6
b
viewpoints that agree: A    viewpoints that disagree. B,C  

A2 Semi

Follow up   

• File 4A: Vocabulary, Communication & Speaking

• File 4B: Grammar (Present Perfect + ever/never) 

• Irregular verb test 

Homework 

• Study irregular verbs starting with eat up to grow

• Go to shopping vocabulary bank on p241. Do exercises, practice pronunciation and study it

• Listening 5b,c,d (p55) & Reading 5b,c,d,e (p57). key below

• Try to do lesson 1 & 2 of unit 2 on Moodle (la plataforma de semipresencial)

KEY
Listening
5
b
1 often   2 right   3 microwave   4 clean   5 their shoes   6 floor   7 to music
d
1For 10 minutes twice a day. Set an alarm on your phone to motivate yourself.
2 Near the place where you need them. If you don't know where the product is, you don't want to look for it.
3  Pour a little water into a microwave-safe bowl, slice a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water. Then, put the two halves of the lemon in the bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Leave the door closed for another 5m, and then clean the inside with a cloth.
4  Because you can clean them in the dishwasher.
5  Give them the vacuum cleaner.
6 Hard floors, like wood or stone. Throw your socks in the washing machine when you finish.
7 Ironing and cleaning the bathroom.
Reading
5
c
The second situation because nobody needs to walk more than 250 metres for an ice cream.
d
1B    2C   3D   4A   
e
The singular of halves is half
leaves, lives, knives, shelves, wives
 
 

B1-CAL

Follow up   

• File 4A: Speaking, Reading, Listening 

• Writing: The Paragraph & Opinion essays 

Homework 

• Let's practice how to write an opinion essay with the handouts I gave you last Thursday. To this end, finish exercise 3b and continue with 4 & 11. 

• Also, for further practice try the other exercises by yourself. Key below

• Do Reading exercises 5c,d & e (p151) for Tuesday

• Listen to the rest of the radio programme p63 6d. Do it again but this time with the script

• Don't forget to bring your cards about Nobel Prize Laureates next Tuesday. If you couldn't make your choice in class, click on the link to the list of Nobel Prize Laureates. Don't forget to check that nobody else is doing the same in your whatsapp group: wikipedia

• You can find extra contents of file 4A for further practice in the blog 

KEY
Opinion essays
5
Suggested answers
A
1 However   2 To begin with   3 Furthermore
B
1 To sum up   2 because   3 Although
6
2 For example   3 What is more,   4 Secondly   5 Since
13
1=beginning  A/B   2 ending  A   3=ending  C   4=beginning  B
15
a
A 4,5   B 1,3   C 2,6
b
viewpoints that agree: A    viewpoints that disagree. B,C  

B1-A

Follow up   

• File 4A: Pronunciation, Grammar, Game, Speaking & Reading

Homework 

• Complete the exercises of the handout called The Paragraph

• Read the text on p151 and complete exercises 5c,d,e. We're going to check them in class

• Don't forget to bring your cards about Nobel Prize Laureates next Monday. If you couldn't make your choice in class, click on the link to the list of Nobel Prize Laureates. Don't forget to check that nobody else is doing the same in your whatsapp group: wikipedia

• You can find extra contents of file 4A for further practice in the blog

B1-CAL

Follow up   

• File 3B: Vocabulary game

• File 4A: Pronunciation, Grammar, Game & Reading

Homework 

• Complete the exercises of the handout called The Paragraph

• Read the text on p62 and complete exercises 5a,b,c. We're going to check them in class

• Don't forget to bring your cards about Nobel Prize Laureates next Tuesday. Click on the link to the list of Nobel Prize Laureates. Don't forget to share your choices in your whatsapp group and also one of you ought to choose a woman: wikipedia

B1- ORAL BOOK REVIEW

This year you need to read a book and then present it to your classmates in class. Presentations are going to take place during February.
First, pick up a book from the library in pairs or on your own. Follow the guidelines below to prepare your presentation. Don't study it just rehearse at home.The presentation must be no longer than 10 minutes. You could add pictures or additional material if you like so.

oral book review

B1-A

Follow up   

• File 3B: Vocabulary game

• File 4A: Vocabulary, Speaking, Grammar (modal verbs 1)

Homework 

• Finish exercise 4Ab (p210) + grammar worksheet 4A

• Read the text on p62 and complete exercises 5a,b,c. We're going to check them in class

• Don't forget to bring your cards about Nobel Prize Laureates next Monday

• Also, for further practice in technology by yourself, try Listening exercises 2b,c,d,e on p149. Key below

KEY
Listening
2
b
1  Digital detox means taking a break from technology,eg switching off or not using digital devices.
3  Unplug means "disconnect from technology"
c
1 negative    2 positive    3 positive    4 negative    5 positive
d
positive
e
1F    2T    3T    4F    5T    6F    7F    8T

A2

Follow up   

• File 4A: Grammar (present perfect + just/yet/already) & Pronunciation

Homework 

• Study irregular verbs up to drive

• Do Reading exercises 1a,b,c,d (vocabulary bank) on p54. Key below to all of them except for vocabulary which will be corrected in class

•  Try to do lesson 1 & 2 of unit 2 on Moodle

KEY
1
a
housework
b
B2    C2    D1    E2    F1
c
do (housework, sport, the cleaning)

B1-CAL

Follow up   

• File 4A: Speaking, Vocabulary (electronic devices) & Grammar (modal verbs 1)

Homework 

• Grammar worksheet 4A

• Go to File 9B (p148) and do exercises 1b,c,d,e,f and practise their pronunciation. Key below

• Also, for further practice in technology, try Listening exercises 2b,c,d,e on p149. Key below

• Study dependent prepositions on p228 for Tuesday

KEY
9B
1
b
2 an adaptor    4 a charger    5 a keyboard    1 a memory stick    13 a mouse    6 a plug    8 a printer    10 a remote control    3 a router    11 a socket    9 a speaker    7 a switch    12 a USB cable
d
1H    2F    3D    4A    5G    6I    7J    8C    9E    10B
Listening
2
b
1  Digital detox means taking a break from technology,eg switching off or not using digital devices.
3  Unplug means "disconnect from technology"
c
1 negative    2 positive    3 positive    4 negative    5 positive
d
positive
e
1F    2T    3T    4F    5T    6F    7F    8T
    

B1-A

Follow up   

• File 3B: Vocabulary (dependent prepositions) & Speaking 

• File 4A: Vocabulary (phone language) 

Homework 

• Listen to exercise 1b (p60) and practise saying the sentences

• Go to File 9B (p148) and do exercises 1b,c,d,e,f and practise their pronunciation. Key below

• Study dependent prepositions on p228 for Monday 

• I need to know the book you've chosen for February reading presentations 

KEY
9B
1
b
2 an adaptor    4 a charger    5 a keyboard    1 a memory stick    13 a mouse    6 a plug    8 a printer    10 a remote control    3 a router    11 a socket    9 a speaker    7 a switch    12 a USB cable
d
1H    2F    3D    4A    5G    6I    7J    8C    9E    10B
    
 

B1-CAL

Follow up   

• File 3B: Vocabulary (dependent prepositions) & Speaking 

• File 4A: Vocabulary (phone language) 

Homework 

• Listen to exercise 1b (p60) and practise saying the sentences

• Find the meaning of the phrases in bold of exercise 1c (p60) 

• Study dependent prepositions on p228 for Tuesday 

B1 BBC Learning English

B1-A

Follow up   

• File 3B: Grammar (articles) & Speaking (giving opinions)

Homework 

• Speaking: you just had time to prepare your opinions for 5 of the statements of exercise 1b but we couldn't discuss them. This Wednesday we're going to discuss the 5 statements. Don't forget to include one expression for generalising, one for giving opinions and revise expressions for agreeing & disagreeing. The 5 statements are: Women are more caring than men. Women talk more than men. Women are worse at maths than men. Men are more competitive than women. Women can multitask better than men.

• Practise the pronunciation of articles 3a,b,c (p47) on your own. Key below

• Also, correct vocabulary bank on p49 with the key below and learn how to pronounce them properly

• Before file 4A there is a review activity called Can you remember...? 1-3 (p59). Put your knowledge to the test. 

KEY
Pronunciation
3b
1 the office    2 the Underground    3 the internet    4 the accident    5 the evening
Vocabulary Bank
1b
2 with,about    3 in    4 at    5 for     6 in    7 to    8 between    9 on    10 about    11 at     12 to    13 for    14 of    15 on    16 about
2b
2 with, about    3 to    4 from    5 excited    6 for    7 with    8 of    9 at    10 for    11 in    12 on    13 to    14 to    15 with    16 of    17 to    18 about    19 of

A2-Semi

Follow up   

• File 3B: Writing (an informal email)

• Practical English 2 (at a restaurant)

Homework 

• Watch the video 3a of Practical English and do all the exercises of section 3. Learn the expressions at the restaurant with their corresponding pronunciation. We're going to practise the conversation next day in class. Key below

• Write an informal email (80-100 words) following the instructions on p201. You must include: going to & present continuous for future plans & arrangements. Deadline: Thursday 16th January

B1-CAL

Follow up   

• File 3B: Grammar (articles) & Speaking (giving opinions)

Homework 

• Speaking: we didn't have enough time to discuss all the statements of exercise 1b. The third you decided was: Women can multitask better than men. So, prepare your opinion and why and don't forget to include one expression for generalising, one for giving opinions and revise expressions for agreeing & disagreeing

• Practise the pronunciation of articles 3a,b,c (p47) on your own. Key below

• Also, correct vocabulary bank on p49 with the key below and learn how to pronounce them properly

• Before file 4A there is a review activity called Can you remember...? 1-3 (p59). Put your knowledge on the test. 

KEY
Pronunciation
3b
1 the office    2 the Underground    3 the internet    4 the accident    5 the evening
Vocabulary Bank
1b
2 with,about    3 in    4 at    5 for     6 in    7 to    8 between    9 on    10 about    11 at     12 to    13 for    14 of    15 on    16 about
2b
2 with, about    3 to    4 from    5 excited    6 for    7 with    8 of    9 at    10 for    11 in    12 on    13 to    14 to    15 with    16 of    17 to    18 about    19 of

  

B1-A

Follow up   

• File 3B: Grammar, Listening & Reading

• Practical English

Homework 

• Vocabulary bank p228 + 5c on p49

• Grammar worksheet 3B + 2a on page 47

KEY
Reading practice 2014 'Malala'
1A   2C   3C   4C   5B   6B   7B   8A   9B   10B

B1-CAL

Follow up   

• File 3B: Grammar, Listening & Reading

• Practical English

Homework 

• Vocabulary bank p228 + 5c on p49

• Grammar worksheet 3B + 2a on page 47

KEY
Reading practice 2014 'Malala'
1A   2C   3C   4C   5B   6B   7B   8A   9B   10B

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

What is and advent calendar?
Find it out with the following video!

By the way, homework is coming soon. Keep watching the blog and share the information with your classmates. Thanks

Merry Christmas and my best wishes for 2020!