Write a short summary about the life of a busker in London.Use connectors ( in the first place, in the second place, on the one hand , on the other hand...)
1. What is a busker?. Where are they? What types of music do they play?
2. Can they play anywhere ? What do you need to become a busker?
3. Pros and cons
4. Would you like to be a busker? why?/why not?
workbook pg 36(ex1),pg 7(ex3) 2A first and last exercises
Is the reaction of Panama to Trump`s inauguration different
from that of other countries ? Why ?
The president of
Panama wrote that the c-------- is and will r----------- Panama´s p--------
What are the different reactions that the return of Trump has provoked ?
-What are the reactions in Europe ?
-What are the reactions in Ukraine ?
Complete these three statements of the Ukrainian
president :
- I wish the
president Trump s---------------------
-We are ready to work t---------------- with
Americans to a-------------- peace
-This is an
o---------------- that must be s----------
Is the Turkish president happy with the victory of
Trump ? What did he say ?
Complete the statement of the president of Israel
The second t------ of
Trump will h-------- to create a lasting p----------- change and usher a new e--------- of p-------------- .
What´ s the reaction in Lebanon ?.Has the president been in power for a long time?
He said: Trump´s
election will give a new i----------- to r--------------- between Lebanon and
America.
What´s the
meaning of defacto leader?
Vocabulary:
N: inauguration, statement, success, threat, a spark( chispa)
V : slam a threat( slam a door), to remain, to spark( chispear),
to stand on your own two feet(
manage without help), to stand firm against(hacer frente a), to usher( mark a
starting point for a change), defacto leader( not legally chosen)
videodriving in London. Watch the video and complete the text:
you should avoid the r-----a ------ in London because there are t----- j------and the roads are b----- u----. This is very f----------
In addition drivers can get r-------------- and do dangerous m----------- or annoying actions like b-------- the h------- or r--- their engines. All this is very un-------- for p-----------
-First paragraph: Learning languages is important when you visit a country...
-Second and third paragraph : What can you do to be fluent in a language(tips)? Can anybody learn a language? Why do some people fail to learn a language?
-fourth paragraph. Your personal experience learning languages( Spanish, English)
Europe wants to a----------- US scientists after the unprecedented b-------- cuts announced by T.
Last week a science e-------- took place in Paris. Ursula announced a 500 m--------- euro package as an i--------- for US r------------ who are dissatisfied with the current US research policy.
Ursula claimed that it is a m--------------- to question the r----------- of science because science will always be an i---------------. Macron rejects that p------------ can make decisions to hinder science research.
Europe can offer a c-------------- infrastructure and a h------- quality of life. However salaries lag behind and this is the reason why a financial a---- has been offered to close the g------
Watch the video( introduction and first interview) and answer the questions
What is degrowth?
Why is this movement getting more popular?
What does it claim?
Does it have to be applied to all sectors of economy?
What is GPD?
Is it a good measure of a country´s wealth?
Vocabulary
N: growth, degrowth
A: finite, benefitial , detrimental
V: come across, look into
Write a short text
1st paragraph.
-What is degrowth?. Where is this movement becoming popular? Why? In addition... Also...
2nd paragraph( Explain in more detail)
-changing myths( GPD and growth dont´t always mean a better economy). Applying degrowth to sectors of economy where there is an exponential productions like....Examples of degrowth (Australian girl)
3rd paragraph
-Degrowth and climate change. Transition to a greener economy is not enough...
4th paragraph( your opinion)
Use connectors:
to give your opinion: in my opinion
To add ideas: In addition, also, in the first place, in the second place
Contrast: However, nevertheless, on the one hand...on the other hand
V: to hire, to lay off, to apply for a job, soft skills( non-technical skills: communication, problem-solving, leadership,critical thinking...)
2. What does the study made in Stanford say about young people?Why are young people called "canaries in a coal mine"Expression ? Why are older people not affected in the same way?. Why is this a problem?
3. What are other reasons for the drop in jobs among young people?
4. What type of jobs are not so much affected?
5.What advice does Natalia give to young people to stay competitive in the work market?
facts: AI disrupting job market. Young people more affected.
2nd paragraph Explain:
Explain more in detail :Replacing particularly entry level jobs that are...Companies cutting cost.
3rd paragraph Evidence:Support statement with evidence( research, data, examples):a study done by...has shown that % of young people aged between..and...
4th paragraph ( more information)
Consequences.
Sectors less affected(retail, healthcare...)and reasons for this( they require...)
Do exercisesin book FC( the world of work pg 32,33)
Listening listen and answer the questions (watch only first half)
What is the key visa ? What are STEM qualifications?
What is the reaction of people in China?
Why is China trying to attract foreign talents?
What is the work culture in China in comparison with that of other countries?
What are the advantages of the k visa according to the woman interviewed in the studio?
What do you think of the k visa?
REVISION FOR 19th November
Listening watch the second part and answer the questions
What´s the situation of young graduates in China? Why is it surprising that China wants to recruit foreign students? What is the reason that can explain it?
-Write a letter to apply for a job as a tennis coach in Pyramids this summer (read tip pg 35 and model text 107)
REVISION for 26th November
EDUCATION
video (until 5') which country has the best education?
Pre:what do you think? how is it measured ?
What´s the topic?Who are the guests ?
how is the quality of education measured? How many countries have been measured? How long ?
how old are the students who take the tests? in which subjects? why are these tests controversial? who made the tests? Which countries have the highest and lowest results? which countries don´t participate?what is striking about the results?
-listen ( Which country has the best schools?)and copy vocabulary in notebook and Write a PEEP short text
1. state topic. inequalities in education
2.Explain Evidence( pisa tests: how long, subjects , students' age)
3 Explain. More details ( controversial, surprising results)
4. Conclusion ( they are not perfect but allow a more critical approach...)
Write a opinion essay explaining the advantages of studying abroad. Use connectors like in this model text. This reading and listening (from 11´15 to 15' )can give you ideas.
WRITING 2
-video (until 5') which country has the best education?
listen ( Which country has the best schools?)and copy vocabulary in notebook and Write a PEEP short text
1. state topic. inequalities in education
2.Explain Evidence( pisa tests: how long, subjects , students' age)
3 Explain. More details ( controversial, surprising results)
4. Conclusion ( they are not perfect but allow a more critical approach...)
Revision Wednesday 28th January
vocabulary vocabulary detox( 157)( do and copy in your notebook)
Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view( 140-190 words)
Computer games are very bad for people and they cause al lot of problemes. Do you agree?
Write about:
-time spent playing the games
-feelings they give to people
-.....your own idea.
Tips:
4 paragraphs
1st: nowadays :what´s going on in relation to the topic. Controversial issue( different opinions) give yours briefly.
Support your opinion in the next two paragraphs. Use connectors
Conclusion last paragraph to make a link with the first
writing( example of a writer in favour). You could have an opinion in the middle.
2. Match the words and phrases that have a similar meaning. *Reminder: some of these words and phrases are underlined in the opinion essay in Exercise A.
To sum up… Today… Actually… I don’t think that…. Firstly… Moreover… I think that… To conclude…
a) I disagree that… ____________________________________
b) Finally…____________________________________
c) Nowadays…____________________________________
d) In addition…____________________________________
e) In fact…____________________________________
f) First of all…___________________________________
g) I believe that…____________________________________
pg 42,43,44,45 book
Revision holidays
Vocabulary revision. Revise the vocabulary about different topics( Book, notebook, blog)
taking exercise indoors(fits in with their agenda, challenge of weight lifting) outdoors( more relaxing, getting fresh air, reduces stress, improves mood...)
ice hockey ( helmet, skates, protection pads: elbow, shin pads...)
listening to music:recorded music, live music: concerts, orchestra on the stage, music hall, cellos, violins... listening to music with headphones( more immersive...)
WRITING
PG 106 formal mail:
Dear Sir/ Madam - yours faithfully
Dear Mr/ Mrs Wilson - yours sincerely
paragraphs:
first: in response to .... I would like to apply ( reason for this mail)
second: what are you doing at present?( studies...)
third: why do you need the scholarship?
fourth: I would be grateful for.... I would appreciate if you would consider my application...I look forward to hearing from you
informal( pg 110): pg 109(3ex 7),pg 110
starting:
hi, how´s it going? I hope you´re doing well, it´s good to hear from you again
finishing:
best, hope to hear from you soon...lots of love
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH( TEST 2: Pg 192-203)
Revision
- PHRASAL VERBS AND WORD FORMATION ( book vocabulary for first certificate) pg 94 to 97 correction 118,119****
-SPEAKING
Part 1 . Answering questions( pg 138,139):Revise voc cities, computers.
Saint Germain: historical town, historical sights( castle), pedestrian and cobbled streets, in the suburbs,interesting sights( castle), leisure centre(Dome: swimming, a gym for fitness activities..., sports complex ( Loge) tennis courts, football and rugby pitches ,athletics track... cosmopolitan atmosphere, cultural activities, green areas, sports facilities... ( see 65 city life), well communicated with Paristo;commute(from home to work).,...
evening: sports( which ones? I play.. I go+ing), stay at home, hang out with friends, eat out
lunch: canteen, meet new people, relax, listen to music with my headphones( type of music...)
English: useful for my future career, open my mind, meet foreigners..
high school: good reputation, demanding, lots of options and activities like...,incentive...
computers:I use my computer to search/look for information, watch educational videos, to listen to podcasts in English...to communicate, to chat with friends, have video calls with classmates... and keep in contact with people that live far away ... for entertainment:scroll through social media( instagram...)
I don´t like typing, I prefer writing... but I use it a lot for my studies...
Part 2 . Compare photos and follow-up question
( book tests):Compare photos 144 answer the questions and then with the ideas ( 145)
-145 ex 9 ( follow-up question about the topic)listen to track 23
voc: to achieve, achievement , celebrate an achievement, lift their arms up, it involves physical effort, courage, determination; to train seriously, to impress, impressive, to cheer, to compete against , to compete with yourself ...
Part 3. ( pg 155)
talking about a topic( 2 or 3 people)
vocabulary.
You learn to manage money, cook and solve problems, It helps you to grow faster
It´s good for your personal development, become more open-minded, living in another city or country allows you meet new people, makes sense if you study in a good university.
It can be difficult being far away from your family, you can feel lonely, difficult to afford the rent and the bills
Part 4. Giving your opinion ( 2 or 3 people)
ex pg 215
Example( pg 151 ) listen to track 23
Another example:
How important is money when choosing a job?( pg 214)
+gives you stability, to afford living costs and live comfortably, to save money and plan for the future, shows that your skills are valued
doing sth you like it´s important for your mental health,
-some jobs are well paid but require long hors and a lot or stress...
WRITING A REPORT
pg 95 structure( pg 96) , phrases ( 94) , sample text( 229). Write a short report about Saint Germain
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH pg 25,26,38,39,46,47,61,62,63*****
EXAM
pg 9 parts and percentage: reading and use of English(40%).
