miércoles, 25 de septiembre de 2024

REVISION LUCAS

 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony: All you need to know (olympics.com)

opening ceremony (past)

regular irregular verbs past (+,-,?)

 Isaac Newton | LearnEnglish Kids (britishcouncil.org)


Revision for Friday 8th November

My family

listening and speaking and grammar( future tenses)

video 1 meeting the parents 

video 2 reactions

video 3 H finds out more 

activity video

Revision for Friday 15th November

1. Workbook pg 18( a,b), pg 20( b,d), pg 21

2.  Watch videos again:

T´s past life

kid´s opinions

Consequences


Revision for next week ?

listen until 6'( Australian - British)

reading( Spanish -French)

Write a short text about cultural differences between France and Spain. You can use some of the ideas of the reading above or think of others. 

Revision for 6th December

listening young people living with parents

Read the script and write a text with four paragraphs:

Paragraph 1 ( current situation for young people)

Paragraph 2 ( reasons)

Paragraph 3 ( pros and cons)

Paragraph 4 conclusion

Use expressions that In the first place, in the second place. in addition

On the one hand, on the other hand...


Revision for 13th December

Write the text 

Video French crisis

workbook ( finish exercises)


Revision holidays

syntax connectors

reading ( only pg 34,35)

Write text following instructions( photocopy)


workbook finish unit 1




Revision for Friday 17th

Listening Changing lives

vid musicListening : a busker in London 

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 

Revision for Friday 24th

Revise vocabulary( photocopy)

grammar present perfect/ past simple



Write a short text about the video seen in class. Divide text in paragraphs and answer to the questions:
What do people do to raise money for charities?
Why bake sales are so popular in Britain?
Why is the bake sale shown in the video different?
Why do people participate in this contest?
Who choses the winners?What are the criteria to chose the winner in the contest?


Revision for Friday 31st January

TRUMP INAUGURATION

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)

Adj :Heartfelt( deeply felt), newly electecd, beaming( radient).


Watch the video and write a summary. Use new vocabulary and divide the text into paragraphs.
-Finish workbook and write text about the busker.

Revision for Friday 7th February
Interview The pros and cons of AI

-According to the person interviewed,should we fear AI or should we embrace this change? 
-What is the recommendation she gives? why?
-What´s the difference between being cautious and have fear?
-In terms of AI what are the differences between 2023 and 2024?
-Why are policies important when using AI?
-What are the pros and cons of AI that are highlighted by Jamie?

pros: cost efficiency, saves time, writing assistance, personalisation, data analysis
cons: quality, lack of personalization, transparency, data privacy,data dependency?

-What is special about the AI generator created by  Microsoft?
Complete:The m--------- d-------- your prompts are the b----------- the output of the AI  
-Can AI cure diseases?

Vocabulary: 

N:AI, myths, a tool, policies,ethical implications,employees,transcription,prompts, output,

Adj:aware, cautious,

V:to embrace, to solve a problem , to use, to utilise, to implement, to transcribe,  to provide

Write a short text about prps and cons of AI
first paragraph: What is AI?, differences between 2024,2025 in terms of AI
2nd paragraph:appropriate attitude in relation to AI. Explain
3rd paragraph: pros and cons.(underline one of each). Use connectors syntax

-Finish workbook( pg 39,40(3),41). grammar (present perfect continuous)
song (have you ever...)


Revision for Friday 14t February
Write a short summary about the race across London( reading)

video driving 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-----------


REVISION HOLIDAYS

Write a summary of the research Survive the Drive

video Trump doubles down on controversial Gaza plan while meeting Jordan´s king Abdullah


Why is the king of Jordan in the White House?
What has the king offerered in return to Trump´s threat?
What are Trump´s plans in Gaza strip?
Is Trump going to withhold his aid to Egypt and Jordan?
Explain: if Hamas does not release hostages on Saturday all bets are off

Finish workbook (uo to 3A)



REVISION FRIDAY 21st MARCH

reading (pg 28)
listening and speaking (green 48). listen, do activity and write a short summary (3 paragraphs)use connectors.
grammar  just look at the chart. Do exercises workbook: pg 54,55( ex 1) 

vid 1. Interview to a celebrity


REVISION FRIDAY 28th MARCH

Vocabulary 

video 

video raising awareness

listening recycling bottles( passive)

exercise (passive)

Watch the video again and write a short text of three paragraphs.Use connectors
1st paragraph: human activities that harm environment( burning fossil fuels, deforestation. Consequences( greenhouse effect, global warming...)
2nd paragraph: solutions( renewable energies, planting trees...)
3rd paragraph:conclusion 



REVISION FRIDAY 4th APRIL

workbook 54( a),pg 57 a,b.

Vocabulary phone language game
Debate  "let´s talk about phone etiquette"
grammar workbook pg 71, 72(c) (rules modal verbs 1)

REVISION FRIDAY 11th April

Reading manners and cultural differences
video good manners in Britain. Learn the vocabulary
writing write an essay with the title:"Are video games good for young people?"( 3 paragraphs.Follow the model explained )
workbook pg 26
vid 2 giving opinions
Vid 3 a surprise
video and exercises


REVISION HOLIDAYS


video 1 learning languages (4B English file 67)

video 2 learning languages ( 4B English file 67)

video 3 learning languages ( 4B English file 67)

Write a text summarizing Alex´s ideas.

-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)

-fifth paragraph. Conclusion

Use connectors writing


Write another text entitled :Are manners the same everywhere?

-Finish workbook exercises.(4B)


REVISION FRIDAY 9th MAY

Vocabulary quiz. Workbook pg 86,87(c,d)

Reading listening pg 77 

Reading

Writing. Write a short text explaining the power cut in Spain. Divide the text into four paragraphs and use connectors. 

1st paragraph: short summary of what has happened

2nd paragraph: effects of the blackout and reaction of the government and Spaniards

3rd paragraph :possible causes

4th paragraph . Conclusion ( what does this event show ?)



Video( What caused Spanish and Portugal´s power cut ?(BBC news 29th April)you tube

 video

What has happened in Spain this week? What do you know?

What have been the effects?

Correspondent in Madrid

What has the Spanish Prime Minister said ? How did the Spaniards react?

What are the causes ?

Which hypothesis has been rejected ?

What happened some seconds before the blackout ? Where dit it happen ? What was a possible cause for this incident ?

Correspondent in Portugal

What have been the effects in Portugal ?

What is the cause of the power cut in Portugal ?

 

Think of all the effects a powercut can have on the population ?

 

Vocabulary and phrases

Massive powercut/blackout

Disruptions in shops,businesses,paralysed transport networks

To ensure that it won´t happen, to prevent this from happening again

Two disconnection events linked to the solar power generation

The Portuguese energy system depends on the Spanish one

There is a Europe-wide energy sharing system. Portuguese connects to Europe via Spain

To rely / reliance on renewables…




REVISION FRIDAY 16th MAY



grammar past tenses
Reading learning languages

- ex workbook ( pg 87,88)

REVISION FRIDAY 23rd MAY


vocabulary (green 230)

listening friendship( green 82)

reading friendship
-ex workbook ( pg 89)

Europe tries to lure US researchers video

n: investment, incentive, miscalculation, error, infrastructure, dictat, budget, event,gap
a: dissatisfied, unprecedented, competitive
v: to claim, to hinder
expression: to close the gap

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------ 

workbook 89,90,91
grammar (used to , usually) .(green 213) 
video 1 A day with a personal stylist
reading A difference in style

FIRST CERTIFICATE

TOPIC: MOVING AROUND

grammar prefer and would rather( EGU pg 117)
writing. Write an article entitled The longest journey. Follow the model ( pg111)
vocabulary air travel

if you have time
listening speaking talking about holidays***
listening booking holidays online. Vocabulary and script 
listening the problem of overtourism***

REVISION FOR WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER

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
Conclusion: To sum up, in conclusion 

REVISION FOR WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER




Revise vocabulary leisure ( pg 54,55)
Revise grammar ( passive) workbook (104)




Overtourism

Voc: 
N: overtourism, repercussions, impact, locals , mayor, resentment, short-term rentals, leakage,local facilities
V:overtake, take up( start) , take over( gain control of), evict( expel)
A:relentless,picturesque,environmental

What does overtourism mean?
What are the repercussions?

Watch the video and contrast your answers with the ones exposed.

What´s the global ranking of the tourism industry?
When did the "big change" take place and why?
Give three destinations that suffer from overtourism. What are the negative impacts?
What are some of the measures taken up to relieve these places?
video overtourism
Write a short text and organise the main ideas in paragraphs. Give your opinion in the last paragraph

REVISION FOR WEDNESDAY 15th OCTOBER

-Revise vocabulary and phrasal verbs unit 12

voc: 
N:shift worker, electronic devices, heart disease , diabetes, hunter gatherer
V: impact , doomscrolling( spending a lot of time looking at your phone, computer), stretch
A. prone to, harmful(opp beneficial)

What is the average sleep ratio per day? What percentage of population have sleep problems?

What are the main reasons?

What are the consequences?

Give five tips to improve the quality of sleep( advice:should/ought to )

What is your opinion?


Write a short text with the main ideas. Use connectors: writing

Grammar Revision modals (pg 72 workbook)


REVISION FOR 5th November

revision vocabulary jobs( first part)


topic work market and AI
N:entry level jobs,middle and top level jobs,disruption in the work maret,a drop( a decline), jobs in retaiL and heathcare, humanities/ science.
A:administrative ,repetitive, oversaturated,menial job
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?



Write a PEEL text with the main ideas

writing method PEEL

1st paragraph: 
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...)

6th paragraph Link
Conclusion and advice ( in conclusion, to sum up)


Do also essay about overtourism

REVISION FOR 12th November

revision vocabulary jobs( second part)
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? 



grammar choose gerund or infinitive (218 p)

listen and speak. What do you think?

-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...)

 





Revision for Wednesday 10th December

listening reading Education( green 111)

vocabulary Education( green 233)
copy new vocabulary in notebook


Write a text following the PEEP structure about the differences between Chinese and British education.

1. state topic. differences in education 

2.Explain evidence(experiment)

3. Explain( results)

4. Conclusion 




Revision  holidays

revise unit 16 an finish exercises FC
-Read and do exercise ( pg 73 book FC)
finish unit 16 in FC ( pg 74 correction 115) and revise vocabulary
grammar conditionals all types  Conditionals ( chart)   
listening and reading Univesity degrees and studying abroad


WRITING 1

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)
vocabulary( pg 30 ex 5)
writing essay ( pg 31 book) advantages and disadvantages of  mobile phones

video digital detox




Revision  Wednesday 4th February



Video English in internet
(1st part)

How many people speak English worldwide?What is the second most spoken language?

What´s the difference between these two languages in terms of the speakers?

What are the reasons that explain that English is is the most widely spoken language in the world?

How do languages evolve to develope dialect variations of English?

Is English the most studied foreign language around the world? 

How is English taught around the world? in Europe? in ex-colonies ? What are the differences?

Do you think this status of English as the first language for global communication can change in the future?

Write a text using these ideas:

1st paragraph: introduction( English is the first most spoken language and the first language of instruction.

2nd reasons for this( colonisation-USA global superpower)

3rd on the one hand the most widely spoken( give figures of  English and chinese. compare these two languages in terms of speakers)

4th on the other hand the most taught language. Situation as language of instruction in Europe and ex-British colonies...

5th Conclusion 


reading 

Complete the gaps with a verb from the list: answer, choose, click, delete, find , forget, keep, make, recycle, set up, update


 do exercises in workbook( 157,158,159)

Revision  Wednesday 18th February

-Revise vocabulary digital detox and phrasal verbs( pg 30 First Certificate book)
-Grammar :do exercise reported speech grammar
-Reading : read text about phishing. Copy vocabulary in notebook and answer the questions.Write a short summary.

video1 indirect questions( 152)







Don´t do 



Revision  holidays

Lucas I forgot to tell you: do the exercises from the first certificate book: pg 76,77 and 78 (you can correct them at the back(pg 115)

vocabulary revision money

listen scums

reading teenagers and pocket money, 

Write an opinion essay entitled :teenagers and pocket money ( follow model: writing)

video 3 pg 153


Revise previous days ( vocabulary, writings)

grammar reported speech





Revision  18th March

video news
reading fake news 

writing. 
Write a text entitled: fake news in internet
Use paragraphs and connectors. 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
Conclusion: To sum up, in conclusion 

Content:
-what is fake news?( 1st paragraph)
-types of fake news (2nd paragraph)
-fake news and social media (3rd paragraph)
-critical thinking and tips.(4th paragraph)
- conclusion


grammar passive voice and revision of tenses


Revision  1st April

work

LISTENING FC ( part 1)

-Vocabulary( do worksheet)

-Writing 
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)
Speaking test (186,187,189)



reading and use of English( tests 25,38,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,56,61,68,74)
writing ( revise 264 mots de liaison). Do writings (81,84,101( hotel instead of restaurant)
reading( 198,199,200,201)
revise vocabulary different topics

Next 

writing( 104  mail/ letter)
Vocabulary ( unit 8 Vocabulary for first certificate)
reading and use of English test 2
phrasal verbs activity

WEEKEND

  interview How was your weekend ?What did you do?