A MIXED TENSES QUIZ

https://www.rong-chang.com/ex/verbtenses10.htm

A 'FOR AND AGAINST' ESSAY

In the link below you have a sample and some tips to write this kind of essay.


https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/intermediate-b1-writing/against-essay

TALKING ABOUT FILMS

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

First conditional:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences/type-1/exercises
http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/tests/1stconditional.html
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/firstconditional/exercise3.html

Second conditional:
http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/tests/2ndconditional.html
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/secondconditional/exercise2.html
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/secondconditional/exercise5.html


Zero, first and second conditionals:
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/secondconditional/exercise3.html

Third conditional.
http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=3233
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/thirdconditional/exercise1.html
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/thirdconditional/exercise2.html
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/thirdconditional/exercise3.html




In the following link you'll find twenty different tests on conditionals (First, second and third).
http://englishteststore.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:free-english-mixed-conditional-tests&catid=39:conditional-sentences&Itemid=42

MAKING A COMPLAINT

Here are expressions you can use when complaining:

• I have a complaint to make. ...
• Sorry to bother you but...
• I'm sorry to say this but...
• I'm afraid I've got a complaint about...
• I'm afraid there is a slight problem with...
• Excuse me but there is a problem about...
• There seems to be a problem with…
• I’m not satisfied with…

Positive response to complaints:

• I'm so sorry, but this will never occur / happen again.
• I'm really sorry; we'll do our best not to make the same mistake again.
  

Negative response to complaints:

• Sorry there is nothing we can do about it.

• I'm afraid, there isn't much we can do about it.
  

If you do not agree with the solution given:


This is unfair. /I don’t think this is fair.

This is ridiculous. / I think this is ridiculous.

This seems unreasonable/I think that sounds unreasonable.

Can I speak to your supervisor?

Can I speak to your manager?

Is there someone else I could speak to about this matter?

When expressing a complaint in English, it helps to be polite. Although "I'm angry about your pizza. It's too salty" is one possible way of expressing a complaint, it is considered too rude and you'd better use more polite expressions if you want to get what you want.

TALKING ABOUT YOUR HOME

Watch the video below and then try to use some of the vocabulary and expressions in it to talk about where you live.

Notice some new vocabulary:
 convinient for...
 cramped
 drafty
 stuffy
 trendy

LISTENING: 'CHEATING'

Click in the link below and listen to several people talking about cheating on a  test. Do the comprehension quiz after listening .
http://www.elllo.org/english/Mixer126/T146-Cheat.htm

FUTURE TIME CLAUSES (File 7A)

Here you have some exercises on future time clauses.
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES (TYPE 1 &2)

MEANING

FIRST CONDITIONAL

Condition possible to fulfill (likely condition)

SECOND CONDITIONAL

Condition in theory possible to fulfill (Unlikely condition)

FORM

type	if clause	main clause
I	Simple Present	will-future (or Modal or imperative)
II	Simple Past	would /could+ infinitive

EXAMPLES

If I find her address, I will send her an invitation(Type 1: It is possible and likely that the condition will be fulfilled)

If I found her address, I would send her an invitation (Type 2: It is possible but unlikely that the condition will be fulfilled)

First conditional (present simple /will+infinitive or imperative)

If you see Sue, tell her I need to talk to her.

If he gets up early, he will go by bus.

Second conditional (past simple/would, could +infinitive)

If I had his number, I could call him. 

If I were you, I wouldn't go out with that man.

FIRST AND SECOND CONDITIONALS (File 7A-7B)

First conditional:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences/type-1/exercises
http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/tests/1stconditional.html
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/firstconditional/exercise3.html

Second conditional:
http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/tests/2ndconditional.html
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/secondconditional/exercise2.html
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/secondconditional/exercise5.html

DO YOU APPLY THE 3 Rs IN YOUR DAILY LIFE?

Watch this video for children and learn a little more about the the 3 Rs.

WRITING: PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO A PROBLEM

The text below is a model essay of providing solutions to problems. A problem solution essay should consist of the following parts:

a. Introduction - where you describe the problems. Try to capture the reader's attention.

b. Main body - different paragraphs where solutions are provided and the expected results are stated.

c. Conclusion - where you summarize your views. You should end with a strong call to action and explain what will happen if we don't do our best to solve the problem.

d. Note that you should also think of a title for your essay, something that will attract the reader.

There is no plan(-et) B Have you ever stopped to consider if your lifestyle is destroying the environment?   HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  , unfortunately, it is. Scientists have been warning us for decades   HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  most of us continue to contribute to the destruction. Would it be so difficult to change?

Water is essential for our everyday life   HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  our use of chemical products has caused widespread pollution.   HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  , we should use eco-friendly products such as natural detergents or manure   HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  chemical ones. Hundreds of thousands of people die every year from air pollution caused by traffic exhaust fumes.   HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  more of us used public transport rather than our own vehicle, air quality in the cities would improve. (   HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  , it would cut traffic jams and road accidents). Use of fossil fuels leads to climate change. The government must invest more to develop alternative sustainable energy resources. Here in Spain,   HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  , all new buildings could be installed with solar panels.

HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  , improving the environment requires a major change in our lifestyles but there is no alternative if we want to avoid catastrophe.   HoweverIn additionbutrather thanIfBecauseThereforeSoIn conclusionfor exampleyetand  what are you waiting for?

185 words

Read the text and choose the correct linker. There are 2 extra linkers.

WHAT CAN EACH OF US DO TO SAVE THE PLANET?

Watch the video below  and make a list of the ideas provided.

50 WAYS TO HELP THE PLANET

As you know, every little bit counts, especially when it comes to the environment. What can you do everyday at home to help the environment? Which of these 50 ways to help the planet do you follow?

https://www.50waystohelp.com/

GIRL TOYS VS BOY TOYS

The Experiment: Are you sure you don't gender-stereotype children in the toys you choose for them?

TRANSPORT AND DRIVING

HOW TO TALK ABOUT TRANSPORT AND DRIVING

LISTENING PRACTICE

A bus trip:

https://www.esl-lab.com/intermediate/bus-trip/

Getting a fine:

https://www.esl-lab.com/intermediate/traffic-ticket/

Texting and driving:

https://www.esl-lab.com/intermediate/texting-driving/

Roadside assistance:

https://www.esl-lab.com/intermediate/roadside-assistance/

AT THE TRAIN STATION

Practice your speaking:

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking/intermediate-b1-speaking/problems-train-station

COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE

Click in the links below for further practice:


https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=3565

https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=2065

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/adjectives-adverbs/adverbs/exercises?02

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/english-grammar-reference/comparative-and-superlative-adverbs

E-mail requesting information (grammar)

RELATIVE CLAUSES

Here you have some links  to work a bit more on Relative clauses:

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests/relative-clauses-2

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests/relative-clauses-3

http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/relative-prnouns-who-whose-where-which

http://www.english-area.com/paginas/relativeclauses.htm

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/pronouns/relative_pronouns2.htm

NARRATIVE TENSES

http://www.eltbase.com/get_quiz.php?id=22

http://www.ice.urv.cat/eoiact/level3/narrativetenses1.htm

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=7150#a

https://www.learnclick.com/cloze/show/876

New Year's resolutions

Watch the video above and note down the tips she gives to be able to keep your New Year's resolutions.