Here we are again! As promised, here's another video to know about vocaroo, padlets and using Skype in our classes:) Hope you like it.
By the way, did you check your speaking "vocaroo"in our padlet? You can learn a lot from the comments.
CLASS
Let's start with corrections: reading unit 6B, page 72.
Ex.2: the best summary is the third one. although 1 is true it doesn't explain the message from the whole article and 2 goes against the main message: that cyborg technology is part of most of our lives already.
Ex. 5. 1.allow, 2.let, 3. enable, 4. help, 5. prevent, 6. stop and 7 saves.
E.x. 6: 1. let, 2 help, 3 allow, 4 enable, 5 stop, 6 prevent and 7 saves
Ex. 7. Glass enable people with poor eyesiight to see better, 2. This medicine allows you to go to school if you have a cold, 3. The robot suit helps disabled people walk again, 4. Doing exercise prevents you from putting on weight, 5. The government hopes the advert will stop young people from becoming addicted to cigarettes. 6. Running machines save you from having to train in the rain. 7. This machine lets the nurses now if the patient stops breathing.
And check your pronunciation poem. Here's the key.
Then, move on to unit 6C. This time, we're going to focus on second conditionals . I know most of you already know it BUT in this unit, we'll go a bit further. Do first ex. 2, 3, 4, 5 page 74 and then move on to page 138 to know about "if only" and "I wish".
I think these to videos may help you: video1 and video2. Now do ex. 3,4,5 page 138.
Then, you can call one of your classmates and talk about ex. 6 and 7 page 75. Later, enter this webpage where you can read about different local first aid courses in Madrid. Decide with your partner to read about one of them and tell him/her what you can learn in this course, the price, when you can do it...(that's activity 9 page 75).
And to finish off, one more listening and writing activity: watch this video and write on the padlet your opinion: which tip do you find most useful? Why?
HOMEWORK:
Listening exam practice (I sent you a full mock exam by email. Due date next Thursday).
Learn some vocabulary to describe somebody. We'll need it next week.
https://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/grammar/adjectives/appearance/vocab1.html
Grammar, listen and write:
Watch this video to revise modal verbs. There's a story first and then they analyse the events by explaining the modal verbs. I found it pretty useful. After watching, answer this question: How would you survive "this terrifying lockdown weekend at home"? Write your 5 tips as a comment below.
How would you survive "this terrifying lockdown weekend at home"?
ReplyDeleteMy tips to survive to a terrifying lockdown.
Firstly, I must investigate about the real situation watching the news on television, reading them on the newspapers and looking for them on internet and you should advise your family.
Secondly, I should get all the necessary things at home to survive in that situation. I would basically need things like some comfortable clothes and shoes, food and water, batteries and lanterns, and I must put everything in a bag that would became your best friend if the situation becomes worse.
On third place, I must find some weapons like knives, guns or whatever that can be useful to protect myself. I don´t like zombies close to me.
On fourth place, I should look for a good series to see during the weekend.
And finally, If I were you I would keep calm because it is only a weekend.
Thanks for your tips, Sara!
DeleteBe careful, stick to one subject: either "I" or "you".
Remember "would become"
"Thirdly, Fourthly"
I like your optimism:)
5 tips to survive this terrible lockdown weekend at home.
ReplyDelete1. First of all, set aside all those cold feelings of not being able to do more, empty your backpack off all those harmful things which will not help you, it will ease the burden then it would be easier go on the route.
2. Light the seed of hopeness in your heart and plant it inside you in a place where you can remember it every day.
3. Water the seed daily, feeding and strengthen it every moment. Impress passion in what you do and give your seed a horizon.
4. On stormy days, make sure the water does not flooded the fertile lands of your soul, just linger and be constant in the goals you have set, it will help you to in bloom the light.
5. Finally, collect the fruits you have sown and fertilized. The results would be more prosperous the more care and dedication you have put into the things you have done with love, so the sweeter fruits as a reward of a pleasant job well done.
Good! That's a poem:) Harrinson.
DeleteBear that in mind: "easier to keep on", "hope" is a noun
"doesn't flood", "it will help you".
The last point is too long. The sentence should be divided into two different ideas as it is hard to follow the point you're making (before so// after so).
How would you survive to the terrible lockdown at home and also to the quarantine.
ReplyDelete1. The first thing that you ought to do is a list with all the important stuff for instance: homework, house duties and so forth.
2. After that, you could try new things that have been done for ages, but may be we have forgotten, like try to make a puzzle, or if you are with the family or your girlfriend try to play a table game like the monopoly.
3. Watch a good TV serie, nowadays is very easy to find something to do at home, and watch a serie is a good idea is not as long as a film, and you can watch it in english to, so you will have a good time and maybe you will learn some vocabulary.
4. Read a book. Do you remember that list that you wrote at the beginning of the year?? I'm sure that you wanted to read more, so this could be the best opportunity to achieve that goal, and open your mind.
5. To conclude, you may use Skype or the phone if you don't like to use that kind of application to talk with your relatives.
I'm sure that with this advices you will have a better weekend.
Very practical indeed:)
DeleteSome comments on your writing:
"house chores", "that you haven't done for ages" "trying" "series", "it is a good idea "(subject it), "watching a series" (watch is the subject here) "English" "applications" "these pieces of advice" (uncountable noun).
In my eyes, the best advice of the video is one that I've heard thousands of times... Breath! Each time that I've been under pressure, the best thing that I could do was to stay calm, in order to be focus, and think clearly. Nevertheless, I feel that I wouldn't be able to hum in a difficult situation, It would make me feel more stressed.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteMind the spelling "Breathe"
"Breath" is the noun, whereas "breathe" is the verb.
About the question, How would you survive "this terrifying lockdown weekend at home”? I would like to tell us my 5 tips, not only for the weekend otherwise for everyday.
ReplyDelete1. You must have a positive thinking; you could need it during this confinement.
2. Organize you day, maybe if you make a schedule, it will helps you. You should get up at the same time every day, unless at the weekend, for instance.
3. You not allowed to feel bored. Try watching film or series about your favorite actors.
4. Let’s make some exercise. You don’t have to run at home, but maybe you can walk around your rooms
5. You mustn’t go out. You must be at home the more time you can.
I hope you feel better with these advices and see you soon.
Good! I find number 2 pretty useful and number 1 crucial!
DeleteRevise the following comments:
"to tell you", "but also for weekdays" "it will help you", "you are not allowed to feel" " as much as you can", "these pieces of advice" (uncountable)
Thanks
DeleteI definitely like all your tips...but would choose number 1 and 2.
ReplyDeleteRemember: don't repeat the same object "that recipe you never find enough time to make"
"to plan"
"organize" (omit to,not necessary).
"be ready" (here compulsory to omit "to" as it's an imperative).
Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteLet's check my fridge!)
ReplyDeletePlease check the following:
- "full of food", "you don't have to suffer from clautrophobia"
- number 3 could be: "you shouldn't be thinking about going outdoors"?
- "shouldn't go far from"
When I read the last point I wonder whether we all understand the USE of "have to". Remember this is used to indicate obligation. Here, you're giving advice, suggesting so other modals/ or phrases could be used: "you should", "you ought to", "if I were you, I would..."