Monday, 19 May 2014
Friday, 25 April 2014
Monday, 31 March 2014
Friday, 21 March 2014
For and against essay
Hi everyone,
I'm posting here the suggested answers to the exercises in the dossier.
Also please remember to have a look at page 85 in your book (7.2 WRITING - a discursive essay).
Wish you all the best.
I'm posting here the suggested answers to the exercises in the dossier.
Also please remember to have a look at page 85 in your book (7.2 WRITING - a discursive essay).
Wish you all the best.
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Word formation exercises
Complete the table with the verb form of the nouns.
contribution -> contribute
explosion -> explode
intention -> intend
completion -> complete
creation -> create
invasion -> invade
argument -> argue
development -> develop
government -> govern
arrangement -> arrange
investment -> invest
treatment -> treat
defence -> defend
offence -> offend
occurrence -> occur
coincidence -> coincide
existence -> exist
reference -> refer
reversal -> reverse
removal -> remove
disposal -> dispose
approval -> approve
survival -> survive
proposal -> propose
closure -> close
signature -> sign
exposure -> expose
failure -> fail
pleasure -> please
mixture -> mix
employee -> employ
payee -> pay
addressee -> address
divorcé -> divorce
interviewee -> interview
trainee -> train
contribution -> contribute
explosion -> explode
intention -> intend
completion -> complete
creation -> create
invasion -> invade
argument -> argue
development -> develop
government -> govern
arrangement -> arrange
investment -> invest
treatment -> treat
defence -> defend
offence -> offend
occurrence -> occur
coincidence -> coincide
existence -> exist
reference -> refer
reversal -> reverse
removal -> remove
disposal -> dispose
approval -> approve
survival -> survive
proposal -> propose
closure -> close
signature -> sign
exposure -> expose
failure -> fail
pleasure -> please
mixture -> mix
employee -> employ
payee -> pay
addressee -> address
divorcé -> divorce
interviewee -> interview
trainee -> train
Sunday, 16 March 2014
The remains of the day - Reading Guide (1)
Day One: Evening - Salisbury
We could say this chapter is divided in two parts, what are they?
Why does Steven stop the car after just twenty minutes of driving?
How does he describe the landscape he sees from the top of the hill?
When does he get to the guesthouse and what does he do next?
What brings him to reflect on the qualities that make a 'great' butler?
How does Stevens define 'dignity' and what three examples of dignity does he give?
Do you agree with Stevens's vision of 'dignity'? What do you think of the butlers in the three examples?
We could say this chapter is divided in two parts, what are they?
Why does Steven stop the car after just twenty minutes of driving?
How does he describe the landscape he sees from the top of the hill?
When does he get to the guesthouse and what does he do next?
What brings him to reflect on the qualities that make a 'great' butler?
How does Stevens define 'dignity' and what three examples of dignity does he give?
Do you agree with Stevens's vision of 'dignity'? What do you think of the butlers in the three examples?
Sunday, 9 March 2014
LOOKBACK 5
Here is the key to the LookBack Exercises for Unit 5
CHANGE
1A
2 It has had a beneficial effect on the quality of life...
3 It's damaged family relationships.
4 It completely revolutionised the way people...
ARTICLES
2A
1 The game of - BASKETBALL was invented by:
(a) a teacher in America
(b) the Chinese general Zhao Tuo
(c) - prisoners of war in Korea.
2 Originally, basketball was played by throwing ... into a fruit basket.
(a) the first peach of the season
(b) a football
(c) - apples
3 WINDSURFING was first developed by:
(a) a Ukranian sailor
(b) an American
(c) the Head of the Australian Imperial Navy.
4 It was developed:
(a) in 14 BC.
(b) during the First World War
(c) in the 1960s.
5 SCRABBLE was developed by a former architect who was:
(a) unemployed
(b) the designer of the Eiffel Tower
(c) blind.
CONDITIONALS
3A
1 Supposing
2 would
3 could
4 would
5 are
6 will put
7 provided
8 put
9 were to
10 wouldn't
11 are
12 unless
ADVERTISING
4A
advertise, promote, endorse
slogan, saying, phrase
make, brand, logo
persuade, manipulate, influence
advert, commercial, campaign
SUGGESTING IDEAS
A It'd be great if we could have the class party at a four-star hotel.
B I think it's too ambitious and expensive. How do you feel about the school cafeteria?
C That doesn't grab me. How does Pizza Hut strike you?
A I think we're on the wrong track here. That's not elegant enough.
B OK. Suppose we try the Four Seasons or the Hilton?
A Yeah, I'm torn between the two, but the Four Seasons is closer.
C OK. Let's go with that.
CHANGE
1A
2 It has had a beneficial effect on the quality of life...
3 It's damaged family relationships.
4 It completely revolutionised the way people...
ARTICLES
2A
1 The game of - BASKETBALL was invented by:
(a) a teacher in America
(b) the Chinese general Zhao Tuo
(c) - prisoners of war in Korea.
2 Originally, basketball was played by throwing ... into a fruit basket.
(a) the first peach of the season
(b) a football
(c) - apples
3 WINDSURFING was first developed by:
(a) a Ukranian sailor
(b) an American
(c) the Head of the Australian Imperial Navy.
4 It was developed:
(a) in 14 BC.
(b) during the First World War
(c) in the 1960s.
5 SCRABBLE was developed by a former architect who was:
(a) unemployed
(b) the designer of the Eiffel Tower
(c) blind.
CONDITIONALS
3A
1 Supposing
2 would
3 could
4 would
5 are
6 will put
7 provided
8 put
9 were to
10 wouldn't
11 are
12 unless
ADVERTISING
4A
advertise, promote, endorse
slogan, saying, phrase
make, brand, logo
persuade, manipulate, influence
advert, commercial, campaign
SUGGESTING IDEAS
A It'd be great if we could have the class party at a four-star hotel.
B I think it's too ambitious and expensive. How do you feel about the school cafeteria?
C That doesn't grab me. How does Pizza Hut strike you?
A I think we're on the wrong track here. That's not elegant enough.
B OK. Suppose we try the Four Seasons or the Hilton?
A Yeah, I'm torn between the two, but the Four Seasons is closer.
C OK. Let's go with that.
Monday, 3 March 2014
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Video about Nigerians
For those who couldn't read the subtitles or are interested in watching the video again, here it is:
Friday, 21 February 2014
More grammar practice on articles - KEY
Hi everyone,
This is the KEY for the optional exercises on articles. Any questions? Just feel free to ask me in class. :)
This is the KEY for the optional exercises on articles. Any questions? Just feel free to ask me in class. :)
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
Thursday, 6 February 2014
Hole-in-the-wall
Hi, everyone!
I've found this interesting worksheet from the BBC about "hole-in-the-wall" and productive compound adjectives. So you must definitely have a look.
Here's the link of the audio part.
And here's the link to the worksheet.
Now, my challenge for you is to share your own hyphenated adjectives for adjective 3 in the comments. Let's see who comes up with the most original one!
Friday, 31 January 2014
Idioms online exercise
Hello,
Here's an exercise for you to practise the idioms we've learnt in class. Enjoy!
KNOW YOUR IDIOMS 1
Here's an exercise for you to practise the idioms we've learnt in class. Enjoy!
KNOW YOUR IDIOMS 1
Gap-fill exercise
Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Know your idioms - 1
You'd better start acting your age and getting your act together. If you have one ace up your sleeve, maybe nobody will be able to stab you in the back. Before this post vanishes into thin air, have a look at the link. Now the ball's in your court.
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Speaking Test Practice Texts
You know what they say, 'Practice makes perfect'. Though 'perfect' may be a little too much, practice is always good for whatever you try to achieve in life.
In order to help you get a great mark in your Speaking test, I'm posting these sample texts. Be warned! They're a bit longer than the ones you'll get in the actual exam and there are only Student A & B versions. If you're practising in groups of 3, the 3rd person can monitor the other two and give them feedback about what they did well or badly.
Remember, the 3 key words are:
- Fluent
- Structured
- Complete
...and keep your language in control at all times!
Wish you the best of luck!
In order to help you get a great mark in your Speaking test, I'm posting these sample texts. Be warned! They're a bit longer than the ones you'll get in the actual exam and there are only Student A & B versions. If you're practising in groups of 3, the 3rd person can monitor the other two and give them feedback about what they did well or badly.
Remember, the 3 key words are:
- Fluent
- Structured
- Complete
...and keep your language in control at all times!
Wish you the best of luck!
Friday, 17 January 2014
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
LISTEN AGAIN: Parkinson interviews Meg Ryan
Would you like to listen to Meg Ryan's interview again to dispel any remaining doubts? If so, here's the video for you to enjoy as many times as you wish.
Remember the words:
spotlight
seemingly
by choice
overtake
wary
to give you an insight
wrap up
outfit
Remember the words:
spotlight
seemingly
by choice
overtake
wary
to give you an insight
wrap up
outfit
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