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lunes, 27 de abril de 2020

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

jueves, 2 de abril de 2020

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.

lunes, 30 de marzo de 2020

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

miércoles, 25 de marzo de 2020

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.

lunes, 23 de marzo de 2020

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? , unfortunately, it is. Scientists have been warning us for decades most of us continue to contribute to the destruction. Would it be so difficult to change?

Water is essential for our everyday life our use of chemical products has caused widespread pollution. , we should use eco-friendly products such as natural detergents or manure chemical ones.

Hundreds of thousands of people die every year from air pollution caused by traffic exhaust fumes. more of us used public transport rather than our own vehicle, air quality in the cities would improve. ( , 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, , all new buildings could be installed with solar panels.

, improving the environment requires a major change in our lifestyles but there is no alternative if we want to avoid catastrophe. 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/