HEATHROW AIRPORT
London Heathrow Airport or Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world. The airport is the United Kingdom's busiest airport, as well as being Europe's busiest airport for passenger traffic and the airport with the highest international passenger traffic in the world. The airport is owned and operated by BAA which is owned by the Spanish Ferrovial Group. The airport is also a primary hub of British Airways and a major hub for rivals BMI and Virgin Atlantic.
The airport is located towards the southern end of the London Borough of Hillingdon, 24 km (15 miles) west of Central London, England. It is one of two international London airports to be located within the boundary of the Greater London Area, the other being London City Airport. To the north, Heathrow is surrounded by the built-up areas of Harlington, Harmondsworth, Longford and Cranford, to the east are Hounslow and Hatton, and to the south are East Bedfont and Stanwell. To the west, the M25 motorway separates the airport from Colnbrook in Berkshire.
Heathrow has two parallel main runways running east-west and four terminals. A new terminal, Terminal 5, is under construction and will open in March 2008. There are plans to redevelop or rebuild other terminals and add extra runways. Beginning in 2008 and finishing by 2012, the construction of Heathrow East will replace Terminal 2 and The Queens Building.
Heathrow Airport has a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Public Use Aerodrome Licence (Number P527) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction.
Questions about the text
1. It's the airport with the highest international passenger traffic in the world.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. The airport is located 24km from central London.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. A new terminal is under development.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. By 2012 the airport will be closed.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. Flying instruction is given in the airport.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
6. Write the main idea about the text.
jueves, 4 de noviembre de 2010
martes, 2 de noviembre de 2010
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10°
HEATHROW AIRPORT
London Heathrow Airport or Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world. The airport is the United Kingdom's busiest airport, as well as being Europe's busiest airport for passenger traffic and the airport with the highest international passenger traffic in the world. The airport is owned and operated by BAA which is owned by the Spanish Ferrovial Group. The airport is also a primary hub of British Airways and a major hub for rivals BMI and Virgin Atlantic.
The airport is located towards the southern end of the London Borough of Hillingdon, 24 km (15 miles) west of Central London, England. It is one of two international London airports to be located within the boundary of the Greater London Area, the other being London City Airport. To the north, Heathrow is surrounded by the built-up areas of Harlington, Harmondsworth, Longford and Cranford, to the east are Hounslow and Hatton, and to the south are East Bedfont and Stanwell. To the west, the M25 motorway separates the airport from Colnbrook in Berkshire.
Heathrow has two parallel main runways running east-west and four terminals. A new terminal, Terminal 5, is under construction and will open in March 2008. There are plans to redevelop or rebuild other terminals and add extra runways. Beginning in 2008 and finishing by 2012, the construction of Heathrow East will replace Terminal 2 and The Queens Building.
Heathrow Airport has a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Public Use Aerodrome Licence (Number P527) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction.
Questions about the text, if the answer is false, explain the true answer (Justify)
1. It's the airport with the highest international passenger traffic in the world.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. The airport is located 24km from central London.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. A new terminal is under development.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. By 2012 the airport will be closed.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. Flying instruction is given in the airport.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
6. Write the main idea about the text.
London Heathrow Airport or Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world. The airport is the United Kingdom's busiest airport, as well as being Europe's busiest airport for passenger traffic and the airport with the highest international passenger traffic in the world. The airport is owned and operated by BAA which is owned by the Spanish Ferrovial Group. The airport is also a primary hub of British Airways and a major hub for rivals BMI and Virgin Atlantic.
The airport is located towards the southern end of the London Borough of Hillingdon, 24 km (15 miles) west of Central London, England. It is one of two international London airports to be located within the boundary of the Greater London Area, the other being London City Airport. To the north, Heathrow is surrounded by the built-up areas of Harlington, Harmondsworth, Longford and Cranford, to the east are Hounslow and Hatton, and to the south are East Bedfont and Stanwell. To the west, the M25 motorway separates the airport from Colnbrook in Berkshire.
Heathrow has two parallel main runways running east-west and four terminals. A new terminal, Terminal 5, is under construction and will open in March 2008. There are plans to redevelop or rebuild other terminals and add extra runways. Beginning in 2008 and finishing by 2012, the construction of Heathrow East will replace Terminal 2 and The Queens Building.
Heathrow Airport has a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Public Use Aerodrome Licence (Number P527) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction.
Questions about the text, if the answer is false, explain the true answer (Justify)
1. It's the airport with the highest international passenger traffic in the world.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. The airport is located 24km from central London.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. A new terminal is under development.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. By 2012 the airport will be closed.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. Flying instruction is given in the airport.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
6. Write the main idea about the text.
jueves, 28 de octubre de 2010
ACTIVITY REVIEWING
USED TO
Write the sentences in all ways using USED TO
1. She _____ (wash) the dishes
2. They _____ (buy) books
3. I _____ (tell) the story)
PASSIVE VOICE
Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
1. She dances a ballad
2. We spoke French
3. They are studying a poem.
4. You have eaten hamburgers.
5. Susan should sleep a nap.
6. Carla will prepare the dinner
7. Vicky was cooking the soup
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
Write the sentences in ppoint 1 in conditional perfect.
Write the sentences in all ways using USED TO
1. She _____ (wash) the dishes
2. They _____ (buy) books
3. I _____ (tell) the story)
PASSIVE VOICE
Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
1. She dances a ballad
2. We spoke French
3. They are studying a poem.
4. You have eaten hamburgers.
5. Susan should sleep a nap.
6. Carla will prepare the dinner
7. Vicky was cooking the soup
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
Write the sentences in ppoint 1 in conditional perfect.
jueves, 21 de octubre de 2010
READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY FOR 11°
Red Telephone Box
The red telephone box, a public telephone kiosk designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, was a once familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom. It has all but disappeared in recent years, replaced by a number of different designs. The few kiosks that remain have not been replaced because they are regarded as being of special architectural and historical interest.
The first standard public telephone kiosk introduced by the United Kingdom Post Office was produced by Somerville & Company in 1920 and was designated K1 (Kiosk no. 1). This design was not of the same family as the familiar red telephone boxes.
The red telephone box was the result of a competition in 1924 to design a new grander kiosk. The competition attracted designs from a number of noted architects. The Fine Arts Commission judged the competition and selected the design submitted by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott as the winner. The Post Office made a request that the material used for the design be changed from mild steel to cast iron, and that a slight modification be made to the door; after these changes, the design was designated K2. The kiosks were painted red was so that they might be easily recognised from a distance by a person in an emergency. In some rural areas the boxes were painted green so as not to disrupt the natural beauty of the surroundings.
From 1927 K2 was mainly deployed in and around London. K3 designed in 1930, again by Gilbert Scott was similar to K2 but was constructed from concrete and intended for rural areas. K4 (designed by the Post Office Engineering Department and proposed in 1923) incorporated a machine for buying postage stamps on the exterior. Only 50 kiosks of this design were built. K5 was a plywood construction introduced in 1934 and designed to be assembled and dismantled and used at exhibitions.
In 1935 K6 was designed to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V K6 was the first standard telephone kiosk to be used throughout the country. Many thousands of K6 boxes were deployed in virtually every town and city and it became a British icon. K6 telephone boxes eventually began to be replaced in large numbers in the early 1990s Thousands of old K6 kiosks were sold off at public auction. Some kiosks have been converted to be to used as shower cubicles in private homes. In Kingston upon Thames a number of old K6 boxes have been utilised to form a work of art resembling a row of fallen dominoes.
In 1959 architect Neville Conder was commissioned to design a new box. The K7 design went no further than the prototype stage. K8 introduced in 1968 was designed by Douglas Scott and Bruce Martin. It was the first box to replace K6 in significant numbers, and the last design be painted predominantly red.
Upon the privatisation of Post Office Telephone's successor, British Telecom (BT), the KX100, a more utilitarian design, replaced almost all the red boxes; a few remain, mainly in rural areas. The KX100 PLUS, introduced in 1996 featured a domed roof reminiscent of the familiar K2 and K6. Subsequent designs have departed significantly from the old style red telephone boxes.
In response to BT's plans to replace red boxes with more modern designs, several of the former have been listed.
Questions about the text
1. The red telephone box was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. The first telephone box was known as
a. red.
b. Sommerville & Company.
c. K1.
3. The red telehone box was known as
a. K1.
b. K2.
c. Scott.
4. In rural areas the telephone boxes were painted green.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. Some kiosks had also postage stamps machines.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
6. Many old K6 boxes were thrown to the Thames.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
7. British Telecom telephone box design is known as
a. K10.
b. BT.
c. KX100
8. What is your opinion about the text?
9. Write the main idea about the text.
The red telephone box, a public telephone kiosk designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, was a once familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom. It has all but disappeared in recent years, replaced by a number of different designs. The few kiosks that remain have not been replaced because they are regarded as being of special architectural and historical interest.
The first standard public telephone kiosk introduced by the United Kingdom Post Office was produced by Somerville & Company in 1920 and was designated K1 (Kiosk no. 1). This design was not of the same family as the familiar red telephone boxes.
The red telephone box was the result of a competition in 1924 to design a new grander kiosk. The competition attracted designs from a number of noted architects. The Fine Arts Commission judged the competition and selected the design submitted by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott as the winner. The Post Office made a request that the material used for the design be changed from mild steel to cast iron, and that a slight modification be made to the door; after these changes, the design was designated K2. The kiosks were painted red was so that they might be easily recognised from a distance by a person in an emergency. In some rural areas the boxes were painted green so as not to disrupt the natural beauty of the surroundings.
From 1927 K2 was mainly deployed in and around London. K3 designed in 1930, again by Gilbert Scott was similar to K2 but was constructed from concrete and intended for rural areas. K4 (designed by the Post Office Engineering Department and proposed in 1923) incorporated a machine for buying postage stamps on the exterior. Only 50 kiosks of this design were built. K5 was a plywood construction introduced in 1934 and designed to be assembled and dismantled and used at exhibitions.
In 1935 K6 was designed to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V K6 was the first standard telephone kiosk to be used throughout the country. Many thousands of K6 boxes were deployed in virtually every town and city and it became a British icon. K6 telephone boxes eventually began to be replaced in large numbers in the early 1990s Thousands of old K6 kiosks were sold off at public auction. Some kiosks have been converted to be to used as shower cubicles in private homes. In Kingston upon Thames a number of old K6 boxes have been utilised to form a work of art resembling a row of fallen dominoes.
In 1959 architect Neville Conder was commissioned to design a new box. The K7 design went no further than the prototype stage. K8 introduced in 1968 was designed by Douglas Scott and Bruce Martin. It was the first box to replace K6 in significant numbers, and the last design be painted predominantly red.
Upon the privatisation of Post Office Telephone's successor, British Telecom (BT), the KX100, a more utilitarian design, replaced almost all the red boxes; a few remain, mainly in rural areas. The KX100 PLUS, introduced in 1996 featured a domed roof reminiscent of the familiar K2 and K6. Subsequent designs have departed significantly from the old style red telephone boxes.
In response to BT's plans to replace red boxes with more modern designs, several of the former have been listed.
Questions about the text
1. The red telephone box was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. The first telephone box was known as
a. red.
b. Sommerville & Company.
c. K1.
3. The red telehone box was known as
a. K1.
b. K2.
c. Scott.
4. In rural areas the telephone boxes were painted green.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. Some kiosks had also postage stamps machines.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
6. Many old K6 boxes were thrown to the Thames.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
7. British Telecom telephone box design is known as
a. K10.
b. BT.
c. KX100
8. What is your opinion about the text?
9. Write the main idea about the text.
jueves, 7 de octubre de 2010
PASSIVE VOICE ACTIVITY FOR 11°
ACTIVITY
A. Underline the sentences written in passive voice and write what tense is.
Example:
She washes the dishes
The apples were eaten by him Simple past
1. They listen to music.
2. She is reading an e-mail.
3. These cars are produced in Japan.
4. Alan teaches Geography.
5. German is spoken in Austria.
6. Lots of houses were destroyed by the earthquake.
7. Henry Ford invented the assembly line.
8. The bus driver was hurt.
9. You should open your workbooks.
10. Houses have been built.
11. Boys like to play soccer.
12. This room has been painted blue.
13. Cricket is played in Australia.
14. I am given a book.
15. We have lost our keys.
16. You might see dolphins here.
17. The report must be completed by next Friday.
18. They were singing a song.
19. A letter was written to her.
20. The bike is being repaired.
B. Rewrite the given sentences in passive voice
1. They arrested her last week.
2. John wrote a letter.
3. They invited ten friends to the party.
4. They have just built a new house.
5. The police caught the thieves yesterday.
6. The maid will clean all the house for tomorrow.
7. My brother hit me.
8. They removed two cars from the street.
9. They have just cleaned the room.
10. We will build a new house.
A. Underline the sentences written in passive voice and write what tense is.
Example:
She washes the dishes
The apples were eaten by him Simple past
1. They listen to music.
2. She is reading an e-mail.
3. These cars are produced in Japan.
4. Alan teaches Geography.
5. German is spoken in Austria.
6. Lots of houses were destroyed by the earthquake.
7. Henry Ford invented the assembly line.
8. The bus driver was hurt.
9. You should open your workbooks.
10. Houses have been built.
11. Boys like to play soccer.
12. This room has been painted blue.
13. Cricket is played in Australia.
14. I am given a book.
15. We have lost our keys.
16. You might see dolphins here.
17. The report must be completed by next Friday.
18. They were singing a song.
19. A letter was written to her.
20. The bike is being repaired.
B. Rewrite the given sentences in passive voice
1. They arrested her last week.
2. John wrote a letter.
3. They invited ten friends to the party.
4. They have just built a new house.
5. The police caught the thieves yesterday.
6. The maid will clean all the house for tomorrow.
7. My brother hit me.
8. They removed two cars from the street.
9. They have just cleaned the room.
10. We will build a new house.
lunes, 4 de octubre de 2010
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10° GRADE
ACTIVITY
Read the text and answer the questions about it.
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) colloquially St. Paddy's Day or simply Paddy's Day, is an annual feast day that celebrates Saint Patrick (circa AD 387–493), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17 March.
The day is a national holiday of Ireland, a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. In United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland), Australia, New Zealand and Montserrat it is widely celebrated, while in the United States it is a public holiday.
St. Patrick's feast day was placed on the universal liturgical calendar in the Catholic Church due to the influence of the Waterford-born Franciscan scholar Luke Wadding in the early part of the 17th century, although the feast day was celebrated in the local Irish church from a much earlier date. St. Patrick's Day is a holy day of obligation for Roman Catholics in Ireland. The feast day usually falls during Lent. The church calendar avoids the observance of saints' feasts during certain solemnities, moving the saint's day to a time outside those periods. St. Patrick's Day is very occasionally affected by this requirement. Thus when 17th of March falls during Holy Week, as in 1940 when St. Patrick's Day was observed on 3 April in order to avoid it coinciding with Palm Sunday, and again in 2008, having been observed on 15 March. St. Patrick's Day will not fall within Holy Week again until 2160 - when it will fall on the Monday before Easter.
WHO IS ST. PATRICK?
St. Patrick was born as Maewyn Succat during the fourth century in Britain. His parents were very wealthy. His father was also a Christian deacon for tax incentive reasons. When Maewyn was about sixteen his family and their home was attacked by Irish raiders. Maewyn was kidnapped and forced to become a slave working as a shepherd in County Mayo in Ireland. It was during his time as a slave that he turned to God. He had a dream one night to escape the next day and travel back home to Britain. The next day he did just that and travelled the 200 miles back home to Britain. Once he returned, Maewyn had another religious dream. An angel told him to become a missionary and spread Christianity back in Ireland. He then spent the next fifteen years training to become a priest and chose Patrick as his Christian Saint name.
In 432 AD he went back to Ireland as a priest. He tried to convert the Irish people from a Pagan polytheistic religion that worshipped the sun and the moon to Christianity. He also created and taught at many schools along Ireland's west coast. One of his teaching methods included using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity (the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit) to the Irish people. After nearly thirty years of teaching and spreading God's word he died on March 17th 461 AD. Soon after his death the country of Ireland decided to remember his death with a day of his own and thus St. Patrick's Day was born.
WEARING OF GREEN
Originally the color associated with St. Patrick was blue, not green. However over the years the color green and its association with St. Patrick's day grew. Green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in celebration of St Patrick's Day as early as the 17th century. He is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pre-Christian Irish, and the wearing and display of shamrocks and shamrock-inspired designs have become a ubiquitous feature of the day. Then in 1798 in hopes of making a political statement Irish soldiers wore full green uniforms on March 17th in hopes of catching attention with their unusual fashion gimmick. The phrase "the wearing of the green", meaning to wear a shamrock on one's clothing, derives from the song of the same name.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TEXT
1. Saint Patrick's Day is only celebrated in Ireland.
True.
False.
We don't know.
2. In 1940 it was celebrated during Holy Week.
True.
False.
We don't know.
3. Saint Patrick's family was very poor.
True.
False.
We don't know.
4. Saint Patrick was a priest and a teacher.
True.
False.
We don't know.
5. Saint Patrick used a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
True.
False.
We don't know.
6. When is celebrated Saint Patrick’s day?
7. What happened in 432 AD?
8. What color is associated with Saint Patrick’s?
ACTIVITY ABOUT FUTURE.
Write the sentences in future in all ways.
1. Nosotros vamos a caminar en el parque.
2. Ellas habrán terminado la tarea para las 4:00
3. Él dormirá en mi casa esta noche
4. Para el viernes, ustedes habrán leído el libro.
Read the text and answer the questions about it.
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) colloquially St. Paddy's Day or simply Paddy's Day, is an annual feast day that celebrates Saint Patrick (circa AD 387–493), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17 March.
The day is a national holiday of Ireland, a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. In United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland), Australia, New Zealand and Montserrat it is widely celebrated, while in the United States it is a public holiday.
St. Patrick's feast day was placed on the universal liturgical calendar in the Catholic Church due to the influence of the Waterford-born Franciscan scholar Luke Wadding in the early part of the 17th century, although the feast day was celebrated in the local Irish church from a much earlier date. St. Patrick's Day is a holy day of obligation for Roman Catholics in Ireland. The feast day usually falls during Lent. The church calendar avoids the observance of saints' feasts during certain solemnities, moving the saint's day to a time outside those periods. St. Patrick's Day is very occasionally affected by this requirement. Thus when 17th of March falls during Holy Week, as in 1940 when St. Patrick's Day was observed on 3 April in order to avoid it coinciding with Palm Sunday, and again in 2008, having been observed on 15 March. St. Patrick's Day will not fall within Holy Week again until 2160 - when it will fall on the Monday before Easter.
WHO IS ST. PATRICK?
St. Patrick was born as Maewyn Succat during the fourth century in Britain. His parents were very wealthy. His father was also a Christian deacon for tax incentive reasons. When Maewyn was about sixteen his family and their home was attacked by Irish raiders. Maewyn was kidnapped and forced to become a slave working as a shepherd in County Mayo in Ireland. It was during his time as a slave that he turned to God. He had a dream one night to escape the next day and travel back home to Britain. The next day he did just that and travelled the 200 miles back home to Britain. Once he returned, Maewyn had another religious dream. An angel told him to become a missionary and spread Christianity back in Ireland. He then spent the next fifteen years training to become a priest and chose Patrick as his Christian Saint name.
In 432 AD he went back to Ireland as a priest. He tried to convert the Irish people from a Pagan polytheistic religion that worshipped the sun and the moon to Christianity. He also created and taught at many schools along Ireland's west coast. One of his teaching methods included using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity (the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit) to the Irish people. After nearly thirty years of teaching and spreading God's word he died on March 17th 461 AD. Soon after his death the country of Ireland decided to remember his death with a day of his own and thus St. Patrick's Day was born.
WEARING OF GREEN
Originally the color associated with St. Patrick was blue, not green. However over the years the color green and its association with St. Patrick's day grew. Green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in celebration of St Patrick's Day as early as the 17th century. He is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pre-Christian Irish, and the wearing and display of shamrocks and shamrock-inspired designs have become a ubiquitous feature of the day. Then in 1798 in hopes of making a political statement Irish soldiers wore full green uniforms on March 17th in hopes of catching attention with their unusual fashion gimmick. The phrase "the wearing of the green", meaning to wear a shamrock on one's clothing, derives from the song of the same name.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TEXT
1. Saint Patrick's Day is only celebrated in Ireland.
True.
False.
We don't know.
2. In 1940 it was celebrated during Holy Week.
True.
False.
We don't know.
3. Saint Patrick's family was very poor.
True.
False.
We don't know.
4. Saint Patrick was a priest and a teacher.
True.
False.
We don't know.
5. Saint Patrick used a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
True.
False.
We don't know.
6. When is celebrated Saint Patrick’s day?
7. What happened in 432 AD?
8. What color is associated with Saint Patrick’s?
ACTIVITY ABOUT FUTURE.
Write the sentences in future in all ways.
1. Nosotros vamos a caminar en el parque.
2. Ellas habrán terminado la tarea para las 4:00
3. Él dormirá en mi casa esta noche
4. Para el viernes, ustedes habrán leído el libro.
miércoles, 29 de septiembre de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT PASSIVE VOICE FOR 11º
ACTIVITY
Write the sentences in passive voice
1) She bought four apples.
2) We won the match.
3) The man had stolen the blue car.
4) The police has arrested the thieves.
5) Jack swims the 200 metres.
6) The dog will bite the old lady.
7) Tom and Max are eating five hamburgers.
8) Oliver is teaching the children.
9) Victoria was riding the brown horse.
10) Grandmother told good stories.
11) Julia has rescued three cats.
12) The students will study the reports.
13) Maria crashed into the blue car.
14) Alex should learn the poem.
15) Steven has forgotten the book.
16) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
17) They play handball.
18) Sue puts the flowers.
19) The girls had lost the match.
20) The teacher should explain the lesson
Write the sentences in passive voice
1) She bought four apples.
2) We won the match.
3) The man had stolen the blue car.
4) The police has arrested the thieves.
5) Jack swims the 200 metres.
6) The dog will bite the old lady.
7) Tom and Max are eating five hamburgers.
8) Oliver is teaching the children.
9) Victoria was riding the brown horse.
10) Grandmother told good stories.
11) Julia has rescued three cats.
12) The students will study the reports.
13) Maria crashed into the blue car.
14) Alex should learn the poem.
15) Steven has forgotten the book.
16) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
17) They play handball.
18) Sue puts the flowers.
19) The girls had lost the match.
20) The teacher should explain the lesson
lunes, 27 de septiembre de 2010
ACTIVITY FOR 10°
ACTIVITY
A. Read the text and answer the questions about it
SPICE GIRLS
The Spice Girls are an English all-female pop group, formed in London in 1994. The Spice Girls, consisting of: Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe", in 1996. The song went on to spend seven weeks atop the UK Singles Chart and helped establish the group as an "international phenomenon" who went on to release three studio albums and ten singles, selling in excess of 55 million records world wide.
The group embraced merchandise and became a regular feature of the British press. Each member of the group was given an alias by Top of the Pops Magazine in 1996, aliases which were adopted by the group and media alike. According to biographer David Sinclair, "Scary, Baby, Ginger, Posh and Sporty were the most widely recognised group of individuals since John, Paul, George and Ringo", stating that the group was "a social phenomenon that changed the course of popular music and popular culture".
They released three studio albums and went their separate ways in 2001 (a break-up was never formally announced) to focus on their solo careers. On June 28, 2007, they reformed and are now releasing a Greatest Hits album that will be accompanied by a World Tour.
Questions about the text
1. They formed in 1994.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. They released ten studio albums.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. The group broke up in 2001.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. In 2007, they became a group again.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. What are the aliases of Spice Girls.
6. Write the main idea of the text.
B. Write the sentences in future with "WILL" and "BE GOING TO" in all forms
1. They _____ (to write) poems.
2. We ______ (to buy) a house.
3. She ______ ( to study) languages.
4. He ____ (to dance) next week
A. Read the text and answer the questions about it
SPICE GIRLS
The Spice Girls are an English all-female pop group, formed in London in 1994. The Spice Girls, consisting of: Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe", in 1996. The song went on to spend seven weeks atop the UK Singles Chart and helped establish the group as an "international phenomenon" who went on to release three studio albums and ten singles, selling in excess of 55 million records world wide.
The group embraced merchandise and became a regular feature of the British press. Each member of the group was given an alias by Top of the Pops Magazine in 1996, aliases which were adopted by the group and media alike. According to biographer David Sinclair, "Scary, Baby, Ginger, Posh and Sporty were the most widely recognised group of individuals since John, Paul, George and Ringo", stating that the group was "a social phenomenon that changed the course of popular music and popular culture".
They released three studio albums and went their separate ways in 2001 (a break-up was never formally announced) to focus on their solo careers. On June 28, 2007, they reformed and are now releasing a Greatest Hits album that will be accompanied by a World Tour.
Questions about the text
1. They formed in 1994.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. They released ten studio albums.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. The group broke up in 2001.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. In 2007, they became a group again.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. What are the aliases of Spice Girls.
6. Write the main idea of the text.
B. Write the sentences in future with "WILL" and "BE GOING TO" in all forms
1. They _____ (to write) poems.
2. We ______ (to buy) a house.
3. She ______ ( to study) languages.
4. He ____ (to dance) next week
jueves, 23 de septiembre de 2010
ACTIVITY PASSIVE VOICE FOR 11°
ACTIVITY
A. Put in the correct form of the verb in Passive into the gaps. Use the verb and the tense given in brackets.
Example:
A letter _______ by Peter. (to write - Simple Present)
Answer:
A letter is written by Peter.
1) The words ______ by the teacher today. (to explain - Simple Present)
2) We_______ a letter the day before yesterday. (to send - Simple Past)
3) This car________ . It's too old. (not/to steal - will-future)
4) This street __________ because of snow. (not/to close - Present Perfect)
5) A new restaurant ___________ next week. (to open - will-future)
6) He _________ to the party yesterday. (to invite - Simple Past)
7) The blue box __________. (can/not/to see - Simple Present)
8) I ___________the book by my friend last Sunday. (to give - Simple Past)
9) The dishes ________ by my little brother. (not/to wash - Present Perfect)
10) I________ by Robert. (not/to ask - will-future)
B. Each of the sentences below is in the PASSIVE VOICE. Write the correct form of each verb in brackets:
1. Tom was ________ many times to stop talking in class. (tell)
2. He was ________ by the movie. (disappoint)
3. He was__________ by his brother to go to the beach. (convince)
4. The present was __________ to her by her co-worker. (give)
5. The thief was __________ by the police. (catch)
6. This book is being __________ by all the students. (read)
7. "Jitterbug Perfume" was ________by Tom Robbins. (write)
8. A new shopping mall is going to be _________ in Pasadena. (build)
9. Many mistakes were ________ by the students. (make)
10. The meeting was _________ in the conference room. (hold)
C. Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice.
Example:
Frank builds a house.
Answer:
A house is built or A house is built by Frank.
1) Mr Jones watches the film.
2) The people spoke English.
3) He has read comics.
4) We will play volleyball.
5) They had sung the song.
6) I take photos.
7) She does the housework.
8) The policemen helped the children.
9) He writes text messages.
10) Mother didn’t like the flowers.
A. Put in the correct form of the verb in Passive into the gaps. Use the verb and the tense given in brackets.
Example:
A letter _______ by Peter. (to write - Simple Present)
Answer:
A letter is written by Peter.
1) The words ______ by the teacher today. (to explain - Simple Present)
2) We_______ a letter the day before yesterday. (to send - Simple Past)
3) This car________ . It's too old. (not/to steal - will-future)
4) This street __________ because of snow. (not/to close - Present Perfect)
5) A new restaurant ___________ next week. (to open - will-future)
6) He _________ to the party yesterday. (to invite - Simple Past)
7) The blue box __________. (can/not/to see - Simple Present)
8) I ___________the book by my friend last Sunday. (to give - Simple Past)
9) The dishes ________ by my little brother. (not/to wash - Present Perfect)
10) I________ by Robert. (not/to ask - will-future)
B. Each of the sentences below is in the PASSIVE VOICE. Write the correct form of each verb in brackets:
1. Tom was ________ many times to stop talking in class. (tell)
2. He was ________ by the movie. (disappoint)
3. He was__________ by his brother to go to the beach. (convince)
4. The present was __________ to her by her co-worker. (give)
5. The thief was __________ by the police. (catch)
6. This book is being __________ by all the students. (read)
7. "Jitterbug Perfume" was ________by Tom Robbins. (write)
8. A new shopping mall is going to be _________ in Pasadena. (build)
9. Many mistakes were ________ by the students. (make)
10. The meeting was _________ in the conference room. (hold)
C. Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice.
Example:
Frank builds a house.
Answer:
A house is built or A house is built by Frank.
1) Mr Jones watches the film.
2) The people spoke English.
3) He has read comics.
4) We will play volleyball.
5) They had sung the song.
6) I take photos.
7) She does the housework.
8) The policemen helped the children.
9) He writes text messages.
10) Mother didn’t like the flowers.
lunes, 20 de septiembre de 2010
activity about conditionals for 10°
ACTIVITY
Write the sentences in each conditional
TYPE I
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you ______(send) this letter now, she _______(receive) it tomorrow.
2. If I ______(do) this test, I ______ (improve) my English.
3. If I _______ (find) your ring, I _______(give) it back to you.
4. Peggy _______(go) shopping if she ______ (have) time in the afternoon.
5. Simon _______(go) to London next week if he ______(get) a cheap flight.
6. If her boyfriend _______(phone / not) today, she ______(leave) him.
7. If they _______(study / not) harder, they ________(pass / not) the exam.
TYPE II
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type II) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If we _____ (to have) a yacht, we _____(to sail) the seven seas.
2. If he _______ (to have) more time, he _____ (to learn) karate.
3. If they ______ (to tell) their father, he _____ (to be) very angry.
4. She _______ (to spend) a year in the USA if it ______ (to be) easier to get a green card.
5. If I ______(to live) on a lonely island, I _______(to run) around naked all day.
6. We ______ (to help) you if we ______(know) how.
7. My brother _______(to buy) a sports car if he _____ (to have) the money.
TYPE III
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type III) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you _____ (to study) for the test, you _____(to pass) it.
2. If you ______(to ask) me, I _____ (to help) you.
3. If we _______(to go) to the cinema, we _____ (to see) my friend Jacob.
4. If you _______(to speak) English, she ______(to understand) .
5. If they ______(to listen) to me, we _______(to be) home earlier.
6. I _____ (to write) you a postcard if I _____(to have) your address.
7. If I _____ (not / to break) my leg, I _____ (to take part) in the contest.
Write the sentences in each conditional
TYPE I
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you ______(send) this letter now, she _______(receive) it tomorrow.
2. If I ______(do) this test, I ______ (improve) my English.
3. If I _______ (find) your ring, I _______(give) it back to you.
4. Peggy _______(go) shopping if she ______ (have) time in the afternoon.
5. Simon _______(go) to London next week if he ______(get) a cheap flight.
6. If her boyfriend _______(phone / not) today, she ______(leave) him.
7. If they _______(study / not) harder, they ________(pass / not) the exam.
TYPE II
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type II) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If we _____ (to have) a yacht, we _____(to sail) the seven seas.
2. If he _______ (to have) more time, he _____ (to learn) karate.
3. If they ______ (to tell) their father, he _____ (to be) very angry.
4. She _______ (to spend) a year in the USA if it ______ (to be) easier to get a green card.
5. If I ______(to live) on a lonely island, I _______(to run) around naked all day.
6. We ______ (to help) you if we ______(know) how.
7. My brother _______(to buy) a sports car if he _____ (to have) the money.
TYPE III
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type III) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you _____ (to study) for the test, you _____(to pass) it.
2. If you ______(to ask) me, I _____ (to help) you.
3. If we _______(to go) to the cinema, we _____ (to see) my friend Jacob.
4. If you _______(to speak) English, she ______(to understand) .
5. If they ______(to listen) to me, we _______(to be) home earlier.
6. I _____ (to write) you a postcard if I _____(to have) your address.
7. If I _____ (not / to break) my leg, I _____ (to take part) in the contest.
lunes, 13 de septiembre de 2010
ACTIVITY CONDITIONAL FOR 10°
ACTIVITY
Write sentences using Conditional sentences type I and type II.
1) If Yvonne ______ (to watch) the news, she _______ (to solve) the puzzle.
2) If I _______ (to have) a mobile, I ____ (to pone) you.
3) We _____ (to go) to the beach if we _____ (to stay) in Florida.
4) If my mother _______ (to make) breakfast, I _____ (to be) really happy.
5) Her brother _______ (to find) more mistakes if he (to read) the text again.
6) If you ______ (to add) a little lemon, the soup ______ (to taste) excellent.
7) They _______ (to pay) less if they _____ (to buy) the tickets yesterday.
8) If the students _______ (to collect) more empty bottles, they ______ (to have) more money for their class trip.
9) Gerry ________ (to convince) his grandmother to see the doctor if he _____ (to talk) to her.
10) She _____ (to visit) Henry and Cliff in hospital if she ______ (to know) that they were
Write sentences using Conditional sentences type I and type II.
1) If Yvonne ______ (to watch) the news, she _______ (to solve) the puzzle.
2) If I _______ (to have) a mobile, I ____ (to pone) you.
3) We _____ (to go) to the beach if we _____ (to stay) in Florida.
4) If my mother _______ (to make) breakfast, I _____ (to be) really happy.
5) Her brother _______ (to find) more mistakes if he (to read) the text again.
6) If you ______ (to add) a little lemon, the soup ______ (to taste) excellent.
7) They _______ (to pay) less if they _____ (to buy) the tickets yesterday.
8) If the students _______ (to collect) more empty bottles, they ______ (to have) more money for their class trip.
9) Gerry ________ (to convince) his grandmother to see the doctor if he _____ (to talk) to her.
10) She _____ (to visit) Henry and Cliff in hospital if she ______ (to know) that they were
jueves, 26 de agosto de 2010
READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY 11º
ACTIVITY
Read the text and answer the questions about it
SPICE GIRLS
The Spice Girls are an English all-female pop group, formed in London in 1994. The Spice Girls, consisting of: Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe", in 1996. The song went on to spend seven weeks atop the UK Singles Chart and helped establish the group as an "international phenomenon" who went on to release three studio albums and ten singles, selling in excess of 55 million records world wide.
The group embraced merchandise and became a regular feature of the British press. Each member of the group was given an alias by Top of the Pops Magazine in 1996, aliases which were adopted by the group and media alike. According to biographer David Sinclair, "Scary, Baby, Ginger, Posh and Sporty were the most widely recognised group of individuals since John, Paul, George and Ringo", stating that the group was "a social phenomenon that changed the course of popular music and popular culture".
They released three studio albums and went their separate ways in 2001 (a break-up was never formally announced) to focus on their solo careers. On June 28, 2007, they reformed and are now releasing a Greatest Hits album that will be accompanied by a World Tour.
Questions about the text
1. They formed in 1994.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. They released ten studio albums.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. The group broke up in 2001.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. In 2007, they became a group again.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. What are the aliases of Spice Girls.
6. Write the main idea of the text.
Read the text and answer the questions about it
SPICE GIRLS
The Spice Girls are an English all-female pop group, formed in London in 1994. The Spice Girls, consisting of: Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe", in 1996. The song went on to spend seven weeks atop the UK Singles Chart and helped establish the group as an "international phenomenon" who went on to release three studio albums and ten singles, selling in excess of 55 million records world wide.
The group embraced merchandise and became a regular feature of the British press. Each member of the group was given an alias by Top of the Pops Magazine in 1996, aliases which were adopted by the group and media alike. According to biographer David Sinclair, "Scary, Baby, Ginger, Posh and Sporty were the most widely recognised group of individuals since John, Paul, George and Ringo", stating that the group was "a social phenomenon that changed the course of popular music and popular culture".
They released three studio albums and went their separate ways in 2001 (a break-up was never formally announced) to focus on their solo careers. On June 28, 2007, they reformed and are now releasing a Greatest Hits album that will be accompanied by a World Tour.
Questions about the text
1. They formed in 1994.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. They released ten studio albums.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. The group broke up in 2001.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. In 2007, they became a group again.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. What are the aliases of Spice Girls.
6. Write the main idea of the text.
sábado, 21 de agosto de 2010
TALLER DE RECUPERACIÓN PARA 10º
WORKSHOP.
A. Fill in the gaps with "Could , can , may , must , might , should"
1. He __________ walk thirty miles a day.
2. When she was young, she ___________ swim across the lake.
3. ___________ you please tell me how to get to Almond Street?
4. You ___________try asking the bus driver to help you.
5. He ___________ wished he visit France.
6. I wish I___________ have helped you.
7. If he were stronger, he __________ help us push the car out of the snow.
8. She _________ have caught the bus if she had left right away.
9. I would be glad if I ____________ help you.
10. If he ___________ have solved the problem, he would have felt happier.
11. He says I ______________ take the day off.
12. I _______________ have some more soup?
13. The members of the organization agree that I______ join it.
14. The members of the organization agreed that I ______join it.
15. You__________ provide proper identification in order to cash a check.
16. They ___________ work harder if they are to succeed.
17. You ______________ take an umbrella with you, in case it starts to rain.
18. I__________ answer his letter as soon as possible.
B. Ask the corresponding tag question.
Example: George sings in the disco, doesn't he?
1. He reads the newspaper, _____________ ?
2. You are Indian, _____________?
3. They had a nice weekend, _________________?
4. Peggy didn't use the pencil, ________________?
5. Mary has answered the teacher's question, _____________?
6. The boy is from Turkey, ___________________?
7. Sue wasn't listening,__________________ ?
8. Andrew isn't sleeping, ___________________?
9. Tom and Maria will arrive at Heathrow, __________________?
10. She has a brother, ___________________?
11) Peter played handball yesterday, _____________?
12) They are going home from school,_____________ ?
13) Mary didn't do her homework last Monday, ____________?
14) He could have bought a new car, ______________?
15) Kevin will come tonight, _____________?
16) I'm clever,__________________ ?
17) There are a lot of people here, ___________ ?
18) They go out for a walk, _______________?
19) Jack can write good poems, _______________?
20) She didn't come to the shop, __________________?
C. Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form
1. This computer is (new) __________ than your computer.
2. Lisa is (old) ______________ than George.
3. George is (young) _____________ than Lisa.
4. Lucy is (young) ________________ in the class.
5. That car is (expensive) ____________ than this car.
6. That car is (expensive)___________ in the market.
7. Your car is (fast) ____________ than this car.
8. Your car is (fast) ________________ in the race.
9. This house is (big) _____________ than my house!
10. This house is (big) ________________ in the neighbourhood.
11. William Shakespeare is (famous) ____________ writer in England.
12. The elephant is (big) ______________ than the lion.
13. Sergio is (old) ___________ than Malcolm.
14. Our house is (old) ____________ in the neighbourhood.
15. That book is (interesting) _______________ than the newspaper.
16. This cake is (delicious) _______________ than that one.
17. This is (bad) ______________ programme in television history.
18. That picture is (clear) _________________ than this one.
19. Julia is (beautiful)_______________ girl in the party.
20. Norman is (handsome) _____________ than Peter.
D. Write sentences using USED TO in all forms.
Example: She ________ (to sing) in the kindergarden
She used to sing in the kindergarden
Did she use to sing in the kindergarden?
She didn’t use to sing in the kindergarden
1) They __________ (to pack) the lunch basket.
2) I __________ (to ask) somebody the way.
3) Rita ____________ (to borrow) Jim's book.
4) We ____________ (to design) a T-shirt.
5) I ___________ (to click) on the red button.
6) The girls ____________(to laugh) at the boys.
7) Tim __________ (to pull) Sandra's hair.
8) Andy and Fred ___________ (to sing) a song.
9) You _____________ (to prepare) dinner.
10) He ________________(to keep) the hamster in the garden.
A. Fill in the gaps with "Could , can , may , must , might , should"
1. He __________ walk thirty miles a day.
2. When she was young, she ___________ swim across the lake.
3. ___________ you please tell me how to get to Almond Street?
4. You ___________try asking the bus driver to help you.
5. He ___________ wished he visit France.
6. I wish I___________ have helped you.
7. If he were stronger, he __________ help us push the car out of the snow.
8. She _________ have caught the bus if she had left right away.
9. I would be glad if I ____________ help you.
10. If he ___________ have solved the problem, he would have felt happier.
11. He says I ______________ take the day off.
12. I _______________ have some more soup?
13. The members of the organization agree that I______ join it.
14. The members of the organization agreed that I ______join it.
15. You__________ provide proper identification in order to cash a check.
16. They ___________ work harder if they are to succeed.
17. You ______________ take an umbrella with you, in case it starts to rain.
18. I__________ answer his letter as soon as possible.
B. Ask the corresponding tag question.
Example: George sings in the disco, doesn't he?
1. He reads the newspaper, _____________ ?
2. You are Indian, _____________?
3. They had a nice weekend, _________________?
4. Peggy didn't use the pencil, ________________?
5. Mary has answered the teacher's question, _____________?
6. The boy is from Turkey, ___________________?
7. Sue wasn't listening,__________________ ?
8. Andrew isn't sleeping, ___________________?
9. Tom and Maria will arrive at Heathrow, __________________?
10. She has a brother, ___________________?
11) Peter played handball yesterday, _____________?
12) They are going home from school,_____________ ?
13) Mary didn't do her homework last Monday, ____________?
14) He could have bought a new car, ______________?
15) Kevin will come tonight, _____________?
16) I'm clever,__________________ ?
17) There are a lot of people here, ___________ ?
18) They go out for a walk, _______________?
19) Jack can write good poems, _______________?
20) She didn't come to the shop, __________________?
C. Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form
1. This computer is (new) __________ than your computer.
2. Lisa is (old) ______________ than George.
3. George is (young) _____________ than Lisa.
4. Lucy is (young) ________________ in the class.
5. That car is (expensive) ____________ than this car.
6. That car is (expensive)___________ in the market.
7. Your car is (fast) ____________ than this car.
8. Your car is (fast) ________________ in the race.
9. This house is (big) _____________ than my house!
10. This house is (big) ________________ in the neighbourhood.
11. William Shakespeare is (famous) ____________ writer in England.
12. The elephant is (big) ______________ than the lion.
13. Sergio is (old) ___________ than Malcolm.
14. Our house is (old) ____________ in the neighbourhood.
15. That book is (interesting) _______________ than the newspaper.
16. This cake is (delicious) _______________ than that one.
17. This is (bad) ______________ programme in television history.
18. That picture is (clear) _________________ than this one.
19. Julia is (beautiful)_______________ girl in the party.
20. Norman is (handsome) _____________ than Peter.
D. Write sentences using USED TO in all forms.
Example: She ________ (to sing) in the kindergarden
She used to sing in the kindergarden
Did she use to sing in the kindergarden?
She didn’t use to sing in the kindergarden
1) They __________ (to pack) the lunch basket.
2) I __________ (to ask) somebody the way.
3) Rita ____________ (to borrow) Jim's book.
4) We ____________ (to design) a T-shirt.
5) I ___________ (to click) on the red button.
6) The girls ____________(to laugh) at the boys.
7) Tim __________ (to pull) Sandra's hair.
8) Andy and Fred ___________ (to sing) a song.
9) You _____________ (to prepare) dinner.
10) He ________________(to keep) the hamster in the garden.
TALLER DE RECUPERACIÓN PARA 11º
WORKSHOP
A. Put in the verbs in brackets and form Conditional sentences TYPE I or TYPE II. According with the verb forms.
Example: If they learn the poem, they ________ (to get) a good mark.
Answer: If they learn the poem, they will get a good mark.
1) If you come with me, I ________ (to do) the shopping with you.
2) Walter ________ (to help) his mother in the garden if she reads him a story this evening.
3) If it _________ (to rain), I will stay at home.
4) Our teacher will be happy if we _____ (to learn) the poem by heart.
5) If they had enough money, they ______ (to buy) a new car.
6) We ______ (to pass) the exam if we studied harder.
7) If Pat _______ (to repair) his bike, he could go on a bicycle tour with us.
8) She would get 100 pounds if she ______ (to sell) this old shelf.
9) If I were you, I __________ (to invite) Jack to the party.
10) If the weather ________ (to be) fine, the children can walk to school.
B. Write sentences using Conditional sentences - type III.
1) If Yvonne ______ (to watch) the news, she _______ (to solve) the puzzle.
2) If I _______ (to have) a mobile, I ____ (to pone) you.
3) We _____ (to go) to the beach if we _____ (to stay) in Florida.
4) If my mother _______ (to make) breakfast, I _____ (to be) really happy.
5) Her brother _______ (to find) more mistakes if he (to read) the text again.
6) If you ______ (to add) a little lemon, the soup ______ (to taste) excellent.
7) They _______ (to pay) less if they _____ (to buy) the tickets yesterday.
8) If the students _______ (to collect) more empty bottles, they ______ (to have) more money for their class trip.
9) Gerry ________ (to convince) his grandmother to see the doctor if he _____ (to talk) to her.
10) She _____ (to visit) Henry and Cliff in hospital if she ______ (to know) that they were
C. Ask the correct question tags.
Example: Peter works in the shop, doesn't he?
1) She is collecting stickers, ____________ ?
2) We often watch TV in the afternoon, _____________?
3) You have cleaned your bike, _____________?
4) John and Max don't like Maths, ____________ ?
5) Peter played handball yesterday, _____________?
6) They are going home from school,_____________ ?
7) Mary didn't do her homework last Monday, ____________?
8) He could have bought a new car, ______________?
9) Kevin will come tonight, _____________?
10) I'm clever,__________________ ?
11) There are a lot of people here, ___________ ?
12) They go out for a walk, _______________?
13) Jack can write good poems, _______________?
14) She didn't come to the shop, __________________?
15) Andy and Marc are reading comics, _____________________?
16) He likes lasagne, _________________?
17) York is in England, __________________?
18) They have finished their homework, ______________?
19) I'm late, ___________________?
20) He is openning the window,______________?
D. Write sentences in present and past progressive with the following information in all forms.
Example: He _______ (to begin) the activity
Present progressive: He is beginning the activity.
Is he beginning the activity?
He isn’t beginning the activity
Past progressive: He was beginning the activity
Was he beginning the activity
He wasn’t beginning the activity
1. She ________ (to write) a book.
2. They _________ (to cook) the salad.
3. We ________ (to sleep) on the sofá.
4. I _________ (to play) the guitar.
5. He ________ (to drink) water three times a day.
A. Put in the verbs in brackets and form Conditional sentences TYPE I or TYPE II. According with the verb forms.
Example: If they learn the poem, they ________ (to get) a good mark.
Answer: If they learn the poem, they will get a good mark.
1) If you come with me, I ________ (to do) the shopping with you.
2) Walter ________ (to help) his mother in the garden if she reads him a story this evening.
3) If it _________ (to rain), I will stay at home.
4) Our teacher will be happy if we _____ (to learn) the poem by heart.
5) If they had enough money, they ______ (to buy) a new car.
6) We ______ (to pass) the exam if we studied harder.
7) If Pat _______ (to repair) his bike, he could go on a bicycle tour with us.
8) She would get 100 pounds if she ______ (to sell) this old shelf.
9) If I were you, I __________ (to invite) Jack to the party.
10) If the weather ________ (to be) fine, the children can walk to school.
B. Write sentences using Conditional sentences - type III.
1) If Yvonne ______ (to watch) the news, she _______ (to solve) the puzzle.
2) If I _______ (to have) a mobile, I ____ (to pone) you.
3) We _____ (to go) to the beach if we _____ (to stay) in Florida.
4) If my mother _______ (to make) breakfast, I _____ (to be) really happy.
5) Her brother _______ (to find) more mistakes if he (to read) the text again.
6) If you ______ (to add) a little lemon, the soup ______ (to taste) excellent.
7) They _______ (to pay) less if they _____ (to buy) the tickets yesterday.
8) If the students _______ (to collect) more empty bottles, they ______ (to have) more money for their class trip.
9) Gerry ________ (to convince) his grandmother to see the doctor if he _____ (to talk) to her.
10) She _____ (to visit) Henry and Cliff in hospital if she ______ (to know) that they were
C. Ask the correct question tags.
Example: Peter works in the shop, doesn't he?
1) She is collecting stickers, ____________ ?
2) We often watch TV in the afternoon, _____________?
3) You have cleaned your bike, _____________?
4) John and Max don't like Maths, ____________ ?
5) Peter played handball yesterday, _____________?
6) They are going home from school,_____________ ?
7) Mary didn't do her homework last Monday, ____________?
8) He could have bought a new car, ______________?
9) Kevin will come tonight, _____________?
10) I'm clever,__________________ ?
11) There are a lot of people here, ___________ ?
12) They go out for a walk, _______________?
13) Jack can write good poems, _______________?
14) She didn't come to the shop, __________________?
15) Andy and Marc are reading comics, _____________________?
16) He likes lasagne, _________________?
17) York is in England, __________________?
18) They have finished their homework, ______________?
19) I'm late, ___________________?
20) He is openning the window,______________?
D. Write sentences in present and past progressive with the following information in all forms.
Example: He _______ (to begin) the activity
Present progressive: He is beginning the activity.
Is he beginning the activity?
He isn’t beginning the activity
Past progressive: He was beginning the activity
Was he beginning the activity
He wasn’t beginning the activity
1. She ________ (to write) a book.
2. They _________ (to cook) the salad.
3. We ________ (to sleep) on the sofá.
4. I _________ (to play) the guitar.
5. He ________ (to drink) water three times a day.
Para Jennifer Marquez
Jennifer como no tengo tu dirección de correo electrónico te tuve que enviar el taller al correo de Laura Ortiz, llámala y le dices que por favor te lo envie.
Discúlpame.
Discúlpame.
jueves, 19 de agosto de 2010
Reading comprehension activity for 10º
ACTIVITY
Read the texts and answer the questions about it.
A. STONEHENGE
Stonehenge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monument located near Amesbury in the English country of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. Its geographical location is 51°10'43.87"N, 1°49'35.07"W.
It is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones and is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world.
Archaeologists think that the standing stones were erected between 2500 BC and 2000 BC although the surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC.
The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 in a co-listing with Avebury henge monument, and it is also a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge itself is owned and managed by English Heritage whilst the surrounding downland is owned by the National Trust.
Questions about the text
1. Stonehenge lies near Amesbury.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. It is about 8 miles north of Wiltshire.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. Archaeologists think that the stones were erected 4000 years ago.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. One part of the monument was built around 3100 BC.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. In 1986 Stonehenge was declared a World Heritage Site.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
B. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (10º1)
The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world (after Oxford).
It is situated in the town of Cambridge, England. According to legend, the university was founded in 1209 by scholars escaping from Oxford after a fight with locals there.
Cambridge has produced more Nobel prize winners than any other university in the world, having 80 associated with it, about 70 of whom were students there.
It regularly heads league tables ranking British universities, and a recent league table by the Times Higher Education Supplement rated it sixth in the world overall and first for science.
The universities of Oxford and Cambridge, often referred to together as Oxbridge, compete to be seen as the strongest overall university in the UK. Historically, they have produced a significant proportion of Britain's prominent scientists, writers and politicians.
Questions about the text
1. The University of Cambridge is the oldest university in England.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. The University of Cambridge was founded by scholars from Oxford.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. Many Nobel Prize winners were students at the University of Cambridge.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. Many scientists, writers and politicians were students at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5.Write the main idea
C. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (10º2)
The University of Oxford, situated in the city of Oxford in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
The universities of Oxford and Cambridge are sometimes referred to collectively as Oxbridge.
The two universities have a long history of competition with each other, as they are the two oldest and most famous universities in England.
Oxford is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British Universities. It has recently come top of some league tables which rank universities in Britain.
Oxford is, like Cambridge and others, a member of the Coimbra Group, a network of leading European universities, and the LERU (League of European Research Universities).
Questions about the text
1. The University of Oxford is the oldest university in England.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. Oxbridge is the old name of Oxford.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. There has always been a competition between Cambridge and Oxford.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge are members of the Coimbra Group.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. Write the main idea
Read the texts and answer the questions about it.
A. STONEHENGE
Stonehenge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monument located near Amesbury in the English country of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. Its geographical location is 51°10'43.87"N, 1°49'35.07"W.
It is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones and is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world.
Archaeologists think that the standing stones were erected between 2500 BC and 2000 BC although the surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC.
The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 in a co-listing with Avebury henge monument, and it is also a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge itself is owned and managed by English Heritage whilst the surrounding downland is owned by the National Trust.
Questions about the text
1. Stonehenge lies near Amesbury.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. It is about 8 miles north of Wiltshire.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. Archaeologists think that the stones were erected 4000 years ago.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. One part of the monument was built around 3100 BC.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. In 1986 Stonehenge was declared a World Heritage Site.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
B. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (10º1)
The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world (after Oxford).
It is situated in the town of Cambridge, England. According to legend, the university was founded in 1209 by scholars escaping from Oxford after a fight with locals there.
Cambridge has produced more Nobel prize winners than any other university in the world, having 80 associated with it, about 70 of whom were students there.
It regularly heads league tables ranking British universities, and a recent league table by the Times Higher Education Supplement rated it sixth in the world overall and first for science.
The universities of Oxford and Cambridge, often referred to together as Oxbridge, compete to be seen as the strongest overall university in the UK. Historically, they have produced a significant proportion of Britain's prominent scientists, writers and politicians.
Questions about the text
1. The University of Cambridge is the oldest university in England.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. The University of Cambridge was founded by scholars from Oxford.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. Many Nobel Prize winners were students at the University of Cambridge.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. Many scientists, writers and politicians were students at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5.Write the main idea
C. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (10º2)
The University of Oxford, situated in the city of Oxford in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
The universities of Oxford and Cambridge are sometimes referred to collectively as Oxbridge.
The two universities have a long history of competition with each other, as they are the two oldest and most famous universities in England.
Oxford is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British Universities. It has recently come top of some league tables which rank universities in Britain.
Oxford is, like Cambridge and others, a member of the Coimbra Group, a network of leading European universities, and the LERU (League of European Research Universities).
Questions about the text
1. The University of Oxford is the oldest university in England.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. Oxbridge is the old name of Oxford.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. There has always been a competition between Cambridge and Oxford.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge are members of the Coimbra Group.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. Write the main idea
jueves, 12 de agosto de 2010
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 11º
ACTIVITY
Read the text and answer the questions
FISH AND CHIPS
Fish and chips"Fish and chips" is deep-fried fish in batter with deep-fried potatoes, and a popular take-away food. Fish and chips is originally from the United Kingdom, but also very popular in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and some coastal towns of the Netherlands and Norway; and also increasingly so in the United States and elsewhere. For decades it was the dominant (if not the only) take-away food in the United Kingdom.
The fried potatoes are called chips in British and international usage; and while American English calls them french fries, the combination is still called "fish and chips". (Potato chips, an American innovation, are a different potato-derived food, and are known as crisps in the United Kingdom.)
Fish and chips have separately been eaten for many years – though the potato was not introduced to Europe until the 17th century. The originally Sephardi dish Pescado frito, or deep-fried fish, came to Netherlands and England with the Spanish and Portuguese Jews in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The dish became popular in more widespread circles in London and the south-east in the middle of the 19th century (Charles Dickens mentions a "fried fish warehouse" in Oliver Twist) whilst in the north of England a trade in deep-fried "chipped" potatoes developed.
It is unclear when and where these two trades were merged to become the fish and chip shop industry we know today. The first combined fish and chip shop was probably the one opened in London by Joseph Malin in 1860.
During World War II, fish and chips were one of the few foods that were not rationed in the UK.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Fish and chips". You can explore more on the Wikipedia website. The text and the images are used here only for educational purposes.
Questions about the text
1. Fish and chips are popular only in England.
True.
False.
We don't know.
2. Americans call "French fries" what British call "chips".
True.
False.
We don't know.
3. Americans call "chips" what British call "crisps".
True.
False.
We don't know.
4. The potato was introduced to Europe in the 18th century.
True.
False.
We don't know.
5. The dish became popular in the 19th century.
True.
False.
We don't know.
6. The first fish and chip shop was opened in the 19th century.
True.
False.
We don't know.
7. Fish and chips were not eaten during World War II.
True.
False.
We don't know.
8. Write the main idea about the text.
9. What is your opinion about the text.
Read the text and answer the questions
FISH AND CHIPS
Fish and chips"Fish and chips" is deep-fried fish in batter with deep-fried potatoes, and a popular take-away food. Fish and chips is originally from the United Kingdom, but also very popular in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and some coastal towns of the Netherlands and Norway; and also increasingly so in the United States and elsewhere. For decades it was the dominant (if not the only) take-away food in the United Kingdom.
The fried potatoes are called chips in British and international usage; and while American English calls them french fries, the combination is still called "fish and chips". (Potato chips, an American innovation, are a different potato-derived food, and are known as crisps in the United Kingdom.)
Fish and chips have separately been eaten for many years – though the potato was not introduced to Europe until the 17th century. The originally Sephardi dish Pescado frito, or deep-fried fish, came to Netherlands and England with the Spanish and Portuguese Jews in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The dish became popular in more widespread circles in London and the south-east in the middle of the 19th century (Charles Dickens mentions a "fried fish warehouse" in Oliver Twist) whilst in the north of England a trade in deep-fried "chipped" potatoes developed.
It is unclear when and where these two trades were merged to become the fish and chip shop industry we know today. The first combined fish and chip shop was probably the one opened in London by Joseph Malin in 1860.
During World War II, fish and chips were one of the few foods that were not rationed in the UK.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Fish and chips". You can explore more on the Wikipedia website. The text and the images are used here only for educational purposes.
Questions about the text
1. Fish and chips are popular only in England.
True.
False.
We don't know.
2. Americans call "French fries" what British call "chips".
True.
False.
We don't know.
3. Americans call "chips" what British call "crisps".
True.
False.
We don't know.
4. The potato was introduced to Europe in the 18th century.
True.
False.
We don't know.
5. The dish became popular in the 19th century.
True.
False.
We don't know.
6. The first fish and chip shop was opened in the 19th century.
True.
False.
We don't know.
7. Fish and chips were not eaten during World War II.
True.
False.
We don't know.
8. Write the main idea about the text.
9. What is your opinion about the text.
domingo, 8 de agosto de 2010
ACTIVITY ADJECTIVES FOR 10º
A. Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets (comparative or superlative).
1.My house is ______(big)than yours.
2.This flower is _______ (beautiful) than that one.
3.This is the _______ (interesting) book I have ever read.
4.Non-smokers usually live ______ (long) than smokers.
5.Which is the _______ (dangerous) animal than a holiday in the mountains.
6.It is strange but often a coke is _______ (expensive) than a beer.
7.Who is the________ (rich) woman on earth?
8.The weather this summer is even _______ (bad) than last summer.
9.He was the _______ (clever) thief of all.
B. Fill in the blanks with the comparative or superlative form of the adjec¬tive in parentheses.
Ex.
The cheetah is the fastest (fast)terrestrial animal in the world.
1. The Qu’ran is considered the _______ (holy) book by all Muslims.
2. Do you find Pepsi ________ (refreshing) than Coca-Cola?
3.I think that water is the ________ (satisfying) drink of all.
4. She is the ______ (sweet)person I have ever met.
5. Organically grown vegetables are ______ (healthy) than vegetables grown with chemical fertilizers.
6. Statistically speaking, travel by airplane is ______ (safe) than travel by car.
7. Methane gas is ________ (harmful) to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.
8. This grammar book is the ______ (useful) book we used in highschool.
9. The ________ (hot)temperature in the world was recorded in the desert of Saudi Arabia.
10. My pet turtle is ______ (old)than my cat.
11.A Mercedes is ________ (expensive)than a Volkswagon.
12.Hydrogen is ______ (light)tahn oxygen.
13. In terms of alcohol content, wine is ______ (strong) than beer.
14. The ______ (bad)tropical storms usually occur in the months of July and August.
15. Nepal is ________(small) than Tibet.
1.My house is ______(big)than yours.
2.This flower is _______ (beautiful) than that one.
3.This is the _______ (interesting) book I have ever read.
4.Non-smokers usually live ______ (long) than smokers.
5.Which is the _______ (dangerous) animal than a holiday in the mountains.
6.It is strange but often a coke is _______ (expensive) than a beer.
7.Who is the________ (rich) woman on earth?
8.The weather this summer is even _______ (bad) than last summer.
9.He was the _______ (clever) thief of all.
B. Fill in the blanks with the comparative or superlative form of the adjec¬tive in parentheses.
Ex.
The cheetah is the fastest (fast)terrestrial animal in the world.
1. The Qu’ran is considered the _______ (holy) book by all Muslims.
2. Do you find Pepsi ________ (refreshing) than Coca-Cola?
3.I think that water is the ________ (satisfying) drink of all.
4. She is the ______ (sweet)person I have ever met.
5. Organically grown vegetables are ______ (healthy) than vegetables grown with chemical fertilizers.
6. Statistically speaking, travel by airplane is ______ (safe) than travel by car.
7. Methane gas is ________ (harmful) to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.
8. This grammar book is the ______ (useful) book we used in highschool.
9. The ________ (hot)temperature in the world was recorded in the desert of Saudi Arabia.
10. My pet turtle is ______ (old)than my cat.
11.A Mercedes is ________ (expensive)than a Volkswagon.
12.Hydrogen is ______ (light)tahn oxygen.
13. In terms of alcohol content, wine is ______ (strong) than beer.
14. The ______ (bad)tropical storms usually occur in the months of July and August.
15. Nepal is ________(small) than Tibet.
miércoles, 4 de agosto de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT VERB TO BE FOR 11º GRADE
ACTIVITY.
A. Put in the following forms of be (am, are, is) into the gaps. PRESENT OF BE
Example: He __ (to be) a boy.
Answer: He is a boy.
1) My mother __ (to be) in the kitchen.
2) The pupils __ (to be) not at school today.
3) Maria's grandmother __ (to be) from Brazil.
4) I __ (to be) a football fan.
5) It __ (to be) Sunday today.
6) They __ (to be) in the car.
7) His pencil case __ (to be) at home.
8) __ (to be) you from Sheffield?
9) I __ (to be) not your friend.
10) Hey John! We __ (to be) here.
B. Change the sentences to other ways (2, 4, 6, 8) PRESENT OF BE
C. Put in the following forms of be (am, are, is) into the gaps in the text. PRESENT OF BE
Peter Baker __ (to be) from Manchester, but Paul and John __ (to be) from London. Manchester and London __ (to be) cities in England. Hamburg __ (to be) a city in Germany. Sandra __ (to be) at school today. Jack and Peter __ (to be) her friends. They __ (to be) in the same class. Mr and Mrs Baker __ (to be) on a trip to the USA to visit their cousin Anne. She __ (to be) a nice girl. Peter says: "My grandfather __ (to be) in hospital. I __ (to be) at home with my grandmother. " What time __ (to be) it? It __ (to be) 8 o'clock. __ (to be) you tired? No, I __ (to be) not.
D. Put in was or were into the gaps. PAST OF BE
1) I __ (to be) in Canberra last spring.
2) We __ (to be) at school last Saturday.
3) Tina __ (to be) at home yesterday.
4) He __ (to be) happy.
5) Robert and Stan __ (to be) Garry's friends.
6) You __ (to be) very busy on Friday.
7) They __ (to be) in front of the supermarket.
8) I __ (to be) in the museum.
9) She __ (to be) in South Africa last month.
10) Jessica and Kimberly __ (to be) late for school.
11) They __ (to be) ill.
12) You __ (to be) tired.
13) The children __ (to be) quiet.
14) Max __ (to be) in Helsinki last week.
15) She __ (to be) home for dinner.
16) The water __ (to be) cold.
17) There __ (to be) a good film on TV yesterday.
18) We __ (to be) in Brazil last winter.
19) Betty and Florence __ (to be) at school this morning.
20) I __ (to be) happy when I heard about the accident.
E. Change the sentences to other ways (4, 8, 12, 16, 20) PAST OF BE
A. Put in the following forms of be (am, are, is) into the gaps. PRESENT OF BE
Example: He __ (to be) a boy.
Answer: He is a boy.
1) My mother __ (to be) in the kitchen.
2) The pupils __ (to be) not at school today.
3) Maria's grandmother __ (to be) from Brazil.
4) I __ (to be) a football fan.
5) It __ (to be) Sunday today.
6) They __ (to be) in the car.
7) His pencil case __ (to be) at home.
8) __ (to be) you from Sheffield?
9) I __ (to be) not your friend.
10) Hey John! We __ (to be) here.
B. Change the sentences to other ways (2, 4, 6, 8) PRESENT OF BE
C. Put in the following forms of be (am, are, is) into the gaps in the text. PRESENT OF BE
Peter Baker __ (to be) from Manchester, but Paul and John __ (to be) from London. Manchester and London __ (to be) cities in England. Hamburg __ (to be) a city in Germany. Sandra __ (to be) at school today. Jack and Peter __ (to be) her friends. They __ (to be) in the same class. Mr and Mrs Baker __ (to be) on a trip to the USA to visit their cousin Anne. She __ (to be) a nice girl. Peter says: "My grandfather __ (to be) in hospital. I __ (to be) at home with my grandmother. " What time __ (to be) it? It __ (to be) 8 o'clock. __ (to be) you tired? No, I __ (to be) not.
D. Put in was or were into the gaps. PAST OF BE
1) I __ (to be) in Canberra last spring.
2) We __ (to be) at school last Saturday.
3) Tina __ (to be) at home yesterday.
4) He __ (to be) happy.
5) Robert and Stan __ (to be) Garry's friends.
6) You __ (to be) very busy on Friday.
7) They __ (to be) in front of the supermarket.
8) I __ (to be) in the museum.
9) She __ (to be) in South Africa last month.
10) Jessica and Kimberly __ (to be) late for school.
11) They __ (to be) ill.
12) You __ (to be) tired.
13) The children __ (to be) quiet.
14) Max __ (to be) in Helsinki last week.
15) She __ (to be) home for dinner.
16) The water __ (to be) cold.
17) There __ (to be) a good film on TV yesterday.
18) We __ (to be) in Brazil last winter.
19) Betty and Florence __ (to be) at school this morning.
20) I __ (to be) happy when I heard about the accident.
E. Change the sentences to other ways (4, 8, 12, 16, 20) PAST OF BE
lunes, 2 de agosto de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES FOR 10º GRADE
ACTIVITY
A. Complete the chart with the correct forms of the adjectives.
Example: ____ - newer - _______
Answer: new - newer – the newest
1) _________- longer - _____________
2) __________- ____________ - the worst
3) modern - _ ___________ - _____________
4) ___________- __________ - the nicest
5) __________- __________ - the nearest
6) __________- __________ - the flattest
7) popular - ______________ - __________
8) ___________- happier - _____________
9) full - ___________ - ____________
10) _________- _________ - the cleverest
B. Use as … as or not as … as in the sentences below.
Example: Ben Nevis is __________ as Mont Blanc (not/high).
Answer: Ben Nevis is not as high as Mont Blanc.
1) The blue car is ____________ the red car. (fast)
2) Peter is _________________Fred. (not/tall)
3) The violin is ______________ the cello. (not/low)
4) This copy is _______________ the other one. (bad)
5) Oliver is ________________Peter. (optimistic)
6) Today it's _______________ yesterday. (not/windy)
7) The tomato soup was _______________the mushroom soup. (delicious)
8) Grapefruit juice is ________________ lemonade. (not/sweet)
9) Nick is _______________ Kevin. (brave)
10) Silver is ________________ gold. (not/heavy)
C. Put in the adjective in bold from the first sentence into the second sentence in its correct form (comparative or superlative).
Example: I have a fast car, but my friend has a ______ car.
Answer: I have a fast car, but my friend has a faster car.
1) This is a nice cat. It's much ______ than my friend's cat.
2) Here is Emily. She's six years old. Her brother is nine, so he is ________ .
3) This is a difficult exercise. But the exercise with an asterisk (*) is the ___________ exercise on the worksheet.
4) He has an interesting hobby, but my sister has the ____________ hobby in the world.
5) In the last holidays I read a good book, but father gave me a ________ book last weekend.
6) School is boring, but homework is____________ than school.
7) Skateboarding is a dangerous hobby. Bungee jumping is______________ than skateboarding.
8) This magazine is cheap, but that one is ______________ .
9) We live in a small house, but my grandparents' house is __________ than ours.
10) Yesterday John told me a funny joke. This joke was the____________ joke I've ever heard.
D. Put in the adjective from the first sentences into the second sentence in its correct form (comparative or superlative).
Example: I have a fast car, but my friend has a ______ car.
Answer: I have a fast car, but my friend has a faster car.
1) My father is heavy. My uncle is ___________ than my father.
2) The test in Geography was easy, but the test in Biology was ___________ .
3) Florida is sunny. Do you know the ___________ place in the USA?
4) Stan is a successful sportsman, but his sister is _____________ than Stan.
5) My mother has a soft voice, but my teacher's voice is ___________ than my mother's.
6) Amy has a beautiful baby, but my daughter has the _____________ baby on earth.
7) I live in a large family, but my grandfather lived in a _________ family.
8) Lucy is clever, but Carol is ______________ than Lucy.
9) Have you visited the old castle? It was the __________ castle we visited during our holidays.
10) That flower is beautiful, but this is the ____________ in the garden.
A. Complete the chart with the correct forms of the adjectives.
Example: ____ - newer - _______
Answer: new - newer – the newest
1) _________- longer - _____________
2) __________- ____________ - the worst
3) modern - _ ___________ - _____________
4) ___________- __________ - the nicest
5) __________- __________ - the nearest
6) __________- __________ - the flattest
7) popular - ______________ - __________
8) ___________- happier - _____________
9) full - ___________ - ____________
10) _________- _________ - the cleverest
B. Use as … as or not as … as in the sentences below.
Example: Ben Nevis is __________ as Mont Blanc (not/high).
Answer: Ben Nevis is not as high as Mont Blanc.
1) The blue car is ____________ the red car. (fast)
2) Peter is _________________Fred. (not/tall)
3) The violin is ______________ the cello. (not/low)
4) This copy is _______________ the other one. (bad)
5) Oliver is ________________Peter. (optimistic)
6) Today it's _______________ yesterday. (not/windy)
7) The tomato soup was _______________the mushroom soup. (delicious)
8) Grapefruit juice is ________________ lemonade. (not/sweet)
9) Nick is _______________ Kevin. (brave)
10) Silver is ________________ gold. (not/heavy)
C. Put in the adjective in bold from the first sentence into the second sentence in its correct form (comparative or superlative).
Example: I have a fast car, but my friend has a ______ car.
Answer: I have a fast car, but my friend has a faster car.
1) This is a nice cat. It's much ______ than my friend's cat.
2) Here is Emily. She's six years old. Her brother is nine, so he is ________ .
3) This is a difficult exercise. But the exercise with an asterisk (*) is the ___________ exercise on the worksheet.
4) He has an interesting hobby, but my sister has the ____________ hobby in the world.
5) In the last holidays I read a good book, but father gave me a ________ book last weekend.
6) School is boring, but homework is____________ than school.
7) Skateboarding is a dangerous hobby. Bungee jumping is______________ than skateboarding.
8) This magazine is cheap, but that one is ______________ .
9) We live in a small house, but my grandparents' house is __________ than ours.
10) Yesterday John told me a funny joke. This joke was the____________ joke I've ever heard.
D. Put in the adjective from the first sentences into the second sentence in its correct form (comparative or superlative).
Example: I have a fast car, but my friend has a ______ car.
Answer: I have a fast car, but my friend has a faster car.
1) My father is heavy. My uncle is ___________ than my father.
2) The test in Geography was easy, but the test in Biology was ___________ .
3) Florida is sunny. Do you know the ___________ place in the USA?
4) Stan is a successful sportsman, but his sister is _____________ than Stan.
5) My mother has a soft voice, but my teacher's voice is ___________ than my mother's.
6) Amy has a beautiful baby, but my daughter has the _____________ baby on earth.
7) I live in a large family, but my grandfather lived in a _________ family.
8) Lucy is clever, but Carol is ______________ than Lucy.
9) Have you visited the old castle? It was the __________ castle we visited during our holidays.
10) That flower is beautiful, but this is the ____________ in the garden.
jueves, 29 de julio de 2010
ACTIVITY FOR REVIEWING TAG QUESTIONS AND CONDITIONALS FOR 11º
TAG QUESTIONS
ASK THE CORRESPONDING TAG QUESTIONS
1. Tony gave her a present for her birthday, ________ ?
2. There is some milk left, _________ ?
3. Nobody would want a used car, _________ ?
4. Your parents are visting us next week, _______?
5. She's been acting funny this week, ________?
6. Everybody is here, __________?
7. Leticia forgets about it, ________?
8. Sally didn’t sit down, ________ ?
9. She hardly spoke, ________?
10. They should have arrived by now, ________ ?
CONDITIONALS
TYPE I
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you ______(send) this letter now, she _______(receive) it tomorrow.
2. If I ______(do) this test, I ______ (improve) my English.
3. If I _______ (find) your ring, I _______(give) it back to you.
4. Peggy _______(go) shopping if she ______ (have) time in the afternoon.
5. Simon _______(go) to London next week if he ______(get) a cheap flight.
6. If her boyfriend _______(phone / not) today, she ______(leave) him.
7. If they _______(study / not) harder, they ________(pass / not) the exam.
TYPE II
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type II) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If we (have) a yacht, we (sail) the seven seas.
2. If he (have) more time, he (learn) karate.
3. If they (tell) their father, he (be) very angry.
4. She (spend) a year in the USA if it (be) easier to get a green card.
5. If I (live) on a lonely island, I (run) around naked all day.
6. We (help) you if we (know) how.
7. My brother (buy) a sports car if he (have) the money.
TYPE III
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type III) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you (study) for the test, you (pass) it.
2. If you (ask) me, I (help) you.
3. If we (go) to the cinema, we (see) my friend Jacob.
4. If you (speak) English, she (understand) .
5. If they (listen) to me, we (be) home earlier.
6. I (write) you a postcard if I (have) your address.
7. If I (not / break) my leg, I (take part) in the contest.
ASK THE CORRESPONDING TAG QUESTIONS
1. Tony gave her a present for her birthday, ________ ?
2. There is some milk left, _________ ?
3. Nobody would want a used car, _________ ?
4. Your parents are visting us next week, _______?
5. She's been acting funny this week, ________?
6. Everybody is here, __________?
7. Leticia forgets about it, ________?
8. Sally didn’t sit down, ________ ?
9. She hardly spoke, ________?
10. They should have arrived by now, ________ ?
CONDITIONALS
TYPE I
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you ______(send) this letter now, she _______(receive) it tomorrow.
2. If I ______(do) this test, I ______ (improve) my English.
3. If I _______ (find) your ring, I _______(give) it back to you.
4. Peggy _______(go) shopping if she ______ (have) time in the afternoon.
5. Simon _______(go) to London next week if he ______(get) a cheap flight.
6. If her boyfriend _______(phone / not) today, she ______(leave) him.
7. If they _______(study / not) harder, they ________(pass / not) the exam.
TYPE II
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type II) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If we (have) a yacht, we (sail) the seven seas.
2. If he (have) more time, he (learn) karate.
3. If they (tell) their father, he (be) very angry.
4. She (spend) a year in the USA if it (be) easier to get a green card.
5. If I (live) on a lonely island, I (run) around naked all day.
6. We (help) you if we (know) how.
7. My brother (buy) a sports car if he (have) the money.
TYPE III
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type III) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you (study) for the test, you (pass) it.
2. If you (ask) me, I (help) you.
3. If we (go) to the cinema, we (see) my friend Jacob.
4. If you (speak) English, she (understand) .
5. If they (listen) to me, we (be) home earlier.
6. I (write) you a postcard if I (have) your address.
7. If I (not / break) my leg, I (take part) in the contest.
lunes, 26 de julio de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT ADJECTIVES FOR 10º
ACTIVITY.
1. Write the comparative for the adjective
Ej. small - smaller
1. good
2. intelligent
3. old
4. dark
5. bad
6. large
7. narrow
8. new
9. easy
10. funny.
11. Interesting.
12. pretty
2. Complete the sentences using the comparative form.
Ej. My flat isn’t very big.- I want a bigger flat.
1. My motorbike isn’t very fast. I’d like ________________
2. My husband isn’t very rich. I need ___________ .
3. Your computer is getting old now. You need __________________.
4. His camera isn’t very good. He needs ____________________ .
5. It isn’t very hot today. It was yesterday ____________.
6. I’m not very interested in football. I’m _____________ in tennis.
3. Write sentences using the expression ‘as………as’.
Ej. A Porsche is faster than a Skoda. – A Skoda isn’t as fast as a Porsche.
1. Football is more popular than cricket in Spain.
Cricket isn’t
2. I work harder than you.
3. My car is newer than yours.
4. His watch is more expensive than hers.
5. Your flat is nicer than ours.
6. Paris is colder than Casablanca.
1. Write the comparative for the adjective
Ej. small - smaller
1. good
2. intelligent
3. old
4. dark
5. bad
6. large
7. narrow
8. new
9. easy
10. funny.
11. Interesting.
12. pretty
2. Complete the sentences using the comparative form.
Ej. My flat isn’t very big.- I want a bigger flat.
1. My motorbike isn’t very fast. I’d like ________________
2. My husband isn’t very rich. I need ___________ .
3. Your computer is getting old now. You need __________________.
4. His camera isn’t very good. He needs ____________________ .
5. It isn’t very hot today. It was yesterday ____________.
6. I’m not very interested in football. I’m _____________ in tennis.
3. Write sentences using the expression ‘as………as’.
Ej. A Porsche is faster than a Skoda. – A Skoda isn’t as fast as a Porsche.
1. Football is more popular than cricket in Spain.
Cricket isn’t
2. I work harder than you.
3. My car is newer than yours.
4. His watch is more expensive than hers.
5. Your flat is nicer than ours.
6. Paris is colder than Casablanca.
jueves, 22 de julio de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT CONDITIONALS GRADE 11º
ACTIVITY.
A.Which type of the Conditional sentences is used. Select the correct answer
1) If it wasn't so late, I would go shopping.
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c.type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)
2) She would be very happy if her friends came.
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c. type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)
3) What would you do if you saw a robber?
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c. type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)
4) If I find your key, I'll tell you.
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c. type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)
5) Daniel would have been home on time if the bus had come.
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c. type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too lat
B. In the following sentences you can practice the conditional type II.
1. If they (use) ......public transportation, they (save) ..... a lot of money.
2. If you (have)..... time in the evenings, you (go)....... to the cinema.
3. If I (be)........ you, I (not spend) .......... all the money.
4. If your friend (not be)....... so irritant, I (visit) ......... you.
5. If my mother (speak) ..... less, I (enjoy) ....... the film.
6. If you (tell)..... me the truth, you (not have)......... problems.
7. If my brother (ask).... for permission, my parents (not annoy)... with him.
8. If he (run).......... fast, he (win) .......... the race.
9. If he (send) ....... me an e-mail, I (answer) ......... it.
10. If my sister (do)..... the housework, I (go)........ shopping.
C.Write the sentences using the conditional type III
1. If they (climb)..... the mountain with a guide,they (not lose)......
2. If you (Know)...... him well, you (not lend)....... money.
3. If he (give)........ a good excuse, I (forgive)....... him.
4. If the teacher (explain).... the lesson, I (understand)........ it.
5. If the play (not be).... so boring, I (not sleep)...... at the theatre.
6. If you (live)....in a foreign country,you (have)... problems with the language.
7. If the workers (go)....... on strike, the manager (pay)..... the salaries.
8. If the clown (disturb)......... me, I (kick) ........... him.
9. If my credit card (disappear)......, I (call)......... the police.
10. If my boyfriend (be)..... jealous, I (not marry).......... with him.
A.Which type of the Conditional sentences is used. Select the correct answer
1) If it wasn't so late, I would go shopping.
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c.type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)
2) She would be very happy if her friends came.
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c. type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)
3) What would you do if you saw a robber?
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c. type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)
4) If I find your key, I'll tell you.
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c. type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)
5) Daniel would have been home on time if the bus had come.
a. type I (condition possible to fulfil)
b. type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
c. type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too lat
B. In the following sentences you can practice the conditional type II.
1. If they (use) ......public transportation, they (save) ..... a lot of money.
2. If you (have)..... time in the evenings, you (go)....... to the cinema.
3. If I (be)........ you, I (not spend) .......... all the money.
4. If your friend (not be)....... so irritant, I (visit) ......... you.
5. If my mother (speak) ..... less, I (enjoy) ....... the film.
6. If you (tell)..... me the truth, you (not have)......... problems.
7. If my brother (ask).... for permission, my parents (not annoy)... with him.
8. If he (run).......... fast, he (win) .......... the race.
9. If he (send) ....... me an e-mail, I (answer) ......... it.
10. If my sister (do)..... the housework, I (go)........ shopping.
C.Write the sentences using the conditional type III
1. If they (climb)..... the mountain with a guide,they (not lose)......
2. If you (Know)...... him well, you (not lend)....... money.
3. If he (give)........ a good excuse, I (forgive)....... him.
4. If the teacher (explain).... the lesson, I (understand)........ it.
5. If the play (not be).... so boring, I (not sleep)...... at the theatre.
6. If you (live)....in a foreign country,you (have)... problems with the language.
7. If the workers (go)....... on strike, the manager (pay)..... the salaries.
8. If the clown (disturb)......... me, I (kick) ........... him.
9. If my credit card (disappear)......, I (call)......... the police.
10. If my boyfriend (be)..... jealous, I (not marry).......... with him.
jueves, 15 de julio de 2010
CONDITIONAL IF ACTIVITY FOR 11º
ACTIVITY
Write the sentences using the verb in parentheses according with the conditional structure.
FIRST CONDITIONAL
ACTIVITY 1
1) If I _________ (to study), I _________ (to pass) the exams.
2) If the sun __________ (to shine), we __________ (to walk) to the town.
3) If my friends __________ (to come), I ______________ (to be) very happy.
4) If she ___________ (to earn) a lot of money, she ____________ (to fly) to New York.
5) If we ____________ (to travel) to London, we ____________ (to visit) the museums.
SECOND CONDITIONAL
ACTIVITY 2
1) If I _________ (to come) home earlier, I __________ (to prepare) dinner.
2) If we __________ (to live) in Rome, Francesco _____________ (to visit) us.
3) If Tim and Tom ___________ (to be) older, they ____________ (to play) in our hockey team.
4) If he _____________ (to be) my friend, I ____________ (to invite) him to my birthday party.
5) If Susan ___________ (to study) harder, she ____________ (to be) better at school.
THIRD CONDITIONAL
ACTIVITY 3
1) If the weather _________ (to be) nice, they __________ (to play) football.
2) If we __________ (to go) to a good restaurant, we __________ (to have) a better dinner.
3) If John ___________ (to learn) more words, he __________ (to write) a good report.
4) If the boys __________ (to take) the bus to school, they ___________(to arrive) on time.
5) If the teacher _____________ (to explain) the homework, I ___________ (to do) it.
NOTA: LAS ESTUDIANTES QUE ESTABAN POR FUERA DEL SALÒN DEBEN REALIZAR LA MISMA ACTIVIDAD PERO TENIENDO EN CUENTA REALIZAR LOS SIGUIENTES CAMBIOS: LA ACTIVIDAD 3 HACERLA CON CONDICIONAL TYPE I, LA ACTIVIDAD 2 CON CONDICIONAL TYPE III, Y LA ACTIVIDAD 1 CON CONDICIONAL TYPE II.
Write the sentences using the verb in parentheses according with the conditional structure.
FIRST CONDITIONAL
ACTIVITY 1
1) If I _________ (to study), I _________ (to pass) the exams.
2) If the sun __________ (to shine), we __________ (to walk) to the town.
3) If my friends __________ (to come), I ______________ (to be) very happy.
4) If she ___________ (to earn) a lot of money, she ____________ (to fly) to New York.
5) If we ____________ (to travel) to London, we ____________ (to visit) the museums.
SECOND CONDITIONAL
ACTIVITY 2
1) If I _________ (to come) home earlier, I __________ (to prepare) dinner.
2) If we __________ (to live) in Rome, Francesco _____________ (to visit) us.
3) If Tim and Tom ___________ (to be) older, they ____________ (to play) in our hockey team.
4) If he _____________ (to be) my friend, I ____________ (to invite) him to my birthday party.
5) If Susan ___________ (to study) harder, she ____________ (to be) better at school.
THIRD CONDITIONAL
ACTIVITY 3
1) If the weather _________ (to be) nice, they __________ (to play) football.
2) If we __________ (to go) to a good restaurant, we __________ (to have) a better dinner.
3) If John ___________ (to learn) more words, he __________ (to write) a good report.
4) If the boys __________ (to take) the bus to school, they ___________(to arrive) on time.
5) If the teacher _____________ (to explain) the homework, I ___________ (to do) it.
NOTA: LAS ESTUDIANTES QUE ESTABAN POR FUERA DEL SALÒN DEBEN REALIZAR LA MISMA ACTIVIDAD PERO TENIENDO EN CUENTA REALIZAR LOS SIGUIENTES CAMBIOS: LA ACTIVIDAD 3 HACERLA CON CONDICIONAL TYPE I, LA ACTIVIDAD 2 CON CONDICIONAL TYPE III, Y LA ACTIVIDAD 1 CON CONDICIONAL TYPE II.
jueves, 10 de junio de 2010
ACTIVITY TAG QUESTIONS FOR 11°
ACTIVITY 1
Choose the correct question tag.
1.You are a student,
a.are you?
b.aren't you?
2. She can drive,
a.can't she?
b.can she?
3. That car is too expensive,
a. isn't it?
b. isn't that?
4. Larry wasn't at home yesterday,
a. is he?
b. was he?
5. Lisa is going to the party,
a. doesn't she?
b. isn't she?
6. There aren't enough chairs for everyone,
a. are there?
b. is there?
7. The bus stops here,
a. doesn't it?
b. isn't it?
8. She doesn't agree with you,
a. does she?
b. do you?
ACTIVITY 2
Write the tag in the space.
1. You are an accountant,
2. You aren't tired,
3. He is sick,
4. She isn't from Japan,
5. They live in an apartment,
6. They don't like Mexican food,
7. He speaks Chinese,
8. She doesn't live in that house,
9. They called her,
10. She didn't call him,
11. You have cleaned the house,
12. They haven't read the book,
13. She has written the letter,
14. He hasn't exercised,
15. They will finish the project,
16. She won't do the homework,
17. He's bought a new car,
18. They went to the party,
19. They're nice people,
20. He likes Italian food,
Choose the correct question tag.
1.You are a student,
a.are you?
b.aren't you?
2. She can drive,
a.can't she?
b.can she?
3. That car is too expensive,
a. isn't it?
b. isn't that?
4. Larry wasn't at home yesterday,
a. is he?
b. was he?
5. Lisa is going to the party,
a. doesn't she?
b. isn't she?
6. There aren't enough chairs for everyone,
a. are there?
b. is there?
7. The bus stops here,
a. doesn't it?
b. isn't it?
8. She doesn't agree with you,
a. does she?
b. do you?
ACTIVITY 2
Write the tag in the space.
1. You are an accountant,
2. You aren't tired,
3. He is sick,
4. She isn't from Japan,
5. They live in an apartment,
6. They don't like Mexican food,
7. He speaks Chinese,
8. She doesn't live in that house,
9. They called her,
10. She didn't call him,
11. You have cleaned the house,
12. They haven't read the book,
13. She has written the letter,
14. He hasn't exercised,
15. They will finish the project,
16. She won't do the homework,
17. He's bought a new car,
18. They went to the party,
19. They're nice people,
20. He likes Italian food,
domingo, 2 de mayo de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT PRESENT TENSE FOR 11º GRADE
ACTIVITY
A. Write the sentences in PRESENT PERFECT, using the verb in parentheses.
1. Ann _________ (go) to the supermarket.
2. You ____________ (read) the book in an hour.
3. The tree ____________ (grow) very fast last month.
4. He ____________ (study) all night for the exam.
5. Sheila __________(write) a letter to her mother.
6. Five people _____________ (die) in a fire on Main Street.
7. The fire ___________ (start) at four o'clock every month.
8. A man __________ (see) the flames and called the firemen.
9. The firemen ____________ (arrive) in fifteen minutes.
10. They ___________ (put) the fire out after an hour.
11. He _____________ (find) five people inside the house.
12. The neighbours ______________ (watch) a horror movie.
13. A woman _______________ (say) she knew the five people.
14. She _____________ (be) very sad during last week.
15. The girl _______________ (sing) in the park.
B. Change the sentences to other ways.
A. Write the sentences in PRESENT PERFECT, using the verb in parentheses.
1. Ann _________ (go) to the supermarket.
2. You ____________ (read) the book in an hour.
3. The tree ____________ (grow) very fast last month.
4. He ____________ (study) all night for the exam.
5. Sheila __________(write) a letter to her mother.
6. Five people _____________ (die) in a fire on Main Street.
7. The fire ___________ (start) at four o'clock every month.
8. A man __________ (see) the flames and called the firemen.
9. The firemen ____________ (arrive) in fifteen minutes.
10. They ___________ (put) the fire out after an hour.
11. He _____________ (find) five people inside the house.
12. The neighbours ______________ (watch) a horror movie.
13. A woman _______________ (say) she knew the five people.
14. She _____________ (be) very sad during last week.
15. The girl _______________ (sing) in the park.
B. Change the sentences to other ways.
ACTIVITY ABOUT PRESENT TENSE FOR 10º GRADE
ACTIVITY
A. Write the sentences in PRESENT TENSE, using the verb in parentheses.
1. My father _________ (go) to work by car for ten years.
2. I ________ (take) a shower.
3. My sister ___________ (not clean) her room.
4. The birds _________ (fly) over our heads.
5. My family __________ (not buy) a new table for the dining room.
6. They __________(lose) their math's book.
7. She __________ (tell) her mother a lie.
8. We _________ (hear) a terrible sound outside last night.
9. You ___________ (see) football match Tuesday night?
10. Paul ____________ (drink) a litre of Coke for lunch everyday.
11. Paul and Jeannie _________ (stay) at home every night.
12. Samantha __________(drive) for an hour.
13. She __________ (take) three books from the library.
14. Lucy _________ (buy) a new dress every year.
15. They ___________ (watch) a movie every week.
B. Change the sentences to other ways.
A. Write the sentences in PRESENT TENSE, using the verb in parentheses.
1. My father _________ (go) to work by car for ten years.
2. I ________ (take) a shower.
3. My sister ___________ (not clean) her room.
4. The birds _________ (fly) over our heads.
5. My family __________ (not buy) a new table for the dining room.
6. They __________(lose) their math's book.
7. She __________ (tell) her mother a lie.
8. We _________ (hear) a terrible sound outside last night.
9. You ___________ (see) football match Tuesday night?
10. Paul ____________ (drink) a litre of Coke for lunch everyday.
11. Paul and Jeannie _________ (stay) at home every night.
12. Samantha __________(drive) for an hour.
13. She __________ (take) three books from the library.
14. Lucy _________ (buy) a new dress every year.
15. They ___________ (watch) a movie every week.
B. Change the sentences to other ways.
viernes, 16 de abril de 2010
ACTIVITY WH QUESTIONS FOR 11º 2
ACTIVITY
Ask questions about the information given.
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. The cat is lovely (how)
2. She was eating a sandwich. (what, who)
3. My aunts cook the soup. (what)
4. I don’t know the poem because I don't study it. (why)
5. They have an English class every day. (when, what)
6. The club is near the house. (where)
7. Her favorite kind of music is Latin Jazz. (what)
8. I buy a new house in Street 5 (what, where)
9. They are singing popular songs because they like a lot. (what, why )
10.They sang very well in the disco last weekend. (How, where, when)
11. He plays soccer in the school every week (who, what, where, when)
12. She sang very well (how)
Ask questions about the information given.
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. The cat is lovely (how)
2. She was eating a sandwich. (what, who)
3. My aunts cook the soup. (what)
4. I don’t know the poem because I don't study it. (why)
5. They have an English class every day. (when, what)
6. The club is near the house. (where)
7. Her favorite kind of music is Latin Jazz. (what)
8. I buy a new house in Street 5 (what, where)
9. They are singing popular songs because they like a lot. (what, why )
10.They sang very well in the disco last weekend. (How, where, when)
11. He plays soccer in the school every week (who, what, where, when)
12. She sang very well (how)
ACTIVITY WH QUESTIONS 10°
ACTIVITY
Ask questions about the information given.
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. They do their homework at night. (when, what)
2. Mr. Robertson came to the party alone. (who, where)
3. The car is across the street from the house. (where)
4. I like the red blouse, not the blue one. (which)
5. She felt better after she took a nap. (how)
6. That is an English book. (what)
7. My sister called her boyfriend yesterday (when)
8. She talked to him for an hour. (how long)
9. He studies piano at the university. (what, where)
10. The party was wonderful. (how)
11. They will practice sports on weekends (who, what, when)
12. She danced disco very well (what, how)
Ask questions about the information given.
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. They do their homework at night. (when, what)
2. Mr. Robertson came to the party alone. (who, where)
3. The car is across the street from the house. (where)
4. I like the red blouse, not the blue one. (which)
5. She felt better after she took a nap. (how)
6. That is an English book. (what)
7. My sister called her boyfriend yesterday (when)
8. She talked to him for an hour. (how long)
9. He studies piano at the university. (what, where)
10. The party was wonderful. (how)
11. They will practice sports on weekends (who, what, when)
12. She danced disco very well (what, how)
jueves, 15 de abril de 2010
WH QUESTIONS 11º
ACTIVITY
A. Select the correct wh questions
a. Why b. Who c. Where d. What e. When f. How many g. How
1. did your father buy this car ?
2. is always making so much noise?
3. are you fond of?
4. often complains about lazy pupils?
5. dress are you going to wear ?
6. do children like watching on TV ?
7. does she want to do?
8. are you visiting tomorrow ?
9. do you help your mother ?
10. were you born?
11. was your English teacher last year ?
12. must you get up early?
13. didn't she go to school yesterday ?
B- Change the following sentences to questions beginning with the given question word.
1. They live in Brooklyn. Where ?
2. The lesson begins at 8 o´clock. What time ?
3. They get home at 6 o´clock every night. What time ?
4. She speaks French very well. What ?
5. Those books cost one dollar. How much ?
6. They travel by car. How ?
7. She wants to learn English because she wants a better job. Why ?
8. They meet on the corner every morning. Where ?
9. She teaches us grammar. What ?
10. He gets up at seven every morning. When ?
11. Those girls sell newspapaer there. What ?
C- Supply DO or DOES to complete the following present tense questions.
1. Where ____ John live?
2. What time _____ the plane leave?
3. Where _____ you hang your hat and coat during the lesson?
4. Where _____ they live?
5. What _____ these girls generally do over the weekend?
6. How ____ that child go to school?
7. Who ____ Helen help at home?
8. When ____ you eat lunch in the cafeteria?
9. What ____ the children eat there?
10. Where ____ George live?
D- Choose the best WH word:what, where, how, who, when.
1. do you want to eat? Pasta and cheese.
2. do they smoke? Cigarettes.
3. does John drive? Cars.
4. do we get up? Early in the morning.
5. does that girl go swimming? At the club.
A. Select the correct wh questions
a. Why b. Who c. Where d. What e. When f. How many g. How
1. did your father buy this car ?
2. is always making so much noise?
3. are you fond of?
4. often complains about lazy pupils?
5. dress are you going to wear ?
6. do children like watching on TV ?
7. does she want to do?
8. are you visiting tomorrow ?
9. do you help your mother ?
10. were you born?
11. was your English teacher last year ?
12. must you get up early?
13. didn't she go to school yesterday ?
B- Change the following sentences to questions beginning with the given question word.
1. They live in Brooklyn. Where ?
2. The lesson begins at 8 o´clock. What time ?
3. They get home at 6 o´clock every night. What time ?
4. She speaks French very well. What ?
5. Those books cost one dollar. How much ?
6. They travel by car. How ?
7. She wants to learn English because she wants a better job. Why ?
8. They meet on the corner every morning. Where ?
9. She teaches us grammar. What ?
10. He gets up at seven every morning. When ?
11. Those girls sell newspapaer there. What ?
C- Supply DO or DOES to complete the following present tense questions.
1. Where ____ John live?
2. What time _____ the plane leave?
3. Where _____ you hang your hat and coat during the lesson?
4. Where _____ they live?
5. What _____ these girls generally do over the weekend?
6. How ____ that child go to school?
7. Who ____ Helen help at home?
8. When ____ you eat lunch in the cafeteria?
9. What ____ the children eat there?
10. Where ____ George live?
D- Choose the best WH word:what, where, how, who, when.
1. do you want to eat? Pasta and cheese.
2. do they smoke? Cigarettes.
3. does John drive? Cars.
4. do we get up? Early in the morning.
5. does that girl go swimming? At the club.
jueves, 8 de abril de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT WH QUESTIONS 10 ° AND 11°
ACTIVITY:
Ask questions according to the information
1. They are playing football all weekends (What, when)
2. She works in the office with her parents (where, what)
3. He went to the party last saturday (When)
4. They practiced sports for the competence because they want to win (what, why)
5.Marta and her boyfriend are singing in the disco (Where)
6. She speaks English very well (How)
7. They were singing in the concert last Friday (Where, when)
8. He danced all the night with his girlfriend (Who)
9. Marie and Jean have travelled many times to Europe. (Where,)
10. The students wrote a poem for their mothers. (What)
Ask questions according to the information
1. They are playing football all weekends (What, when)
2. She works in the office with her parents (where, what)
3. He went to the party last saturday (When)
4. They practiced sports for the competence because they want to win (what, why)
5.Marta and her boyfriend are singing in the disco (Where)
6. She speaks English very well (How)
7. They were singing in the concert last Friday (Where, when)
8. He danced all the night with his girlfriend (Who)
9. Marie and Jean have travelled many times to Europe. (Where,)
10. The students wrote a poem for their mothers. (What)
ACTIVITY ABOUT COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES 11º
ACTIVITY
A. Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets (comparative or superlative).
1. My house is (big) ________ than yours.
2. This flower is (beautiful) ________________ than that one.
3. This is the (interesting) _____________________ book I have ever read.
4. Non-smokers usually live (long) _______________ than smokers.
5. Which is the (dangerous) _______________ animal than a holiday in the mountains.
6. It is strange but often a coke is (expensive) ______________ than a beer.
7. Who is the (rich) ____________ woman on earth?
8. He was the (clever) ________________ thief of all.
B. Fill in the blanks with the comparative or superlative form of the adjective in parentheses. Where necessary, add “the” before superlatives and “than” after comparatives.
Ex.
The cheetah is the fastest terrestrial animal in the world.
(fast)
Ex.
Nepal is smaller than Tibet.
(small)
1. The Qu’ran is considered ______________________ book by all Muslims. (holy)
2. Do you find Pepsi ________________than Coca-Cola?
(refreshing)
3. I think that water is ___________________ drink of all.
(satisfying)
4. She is _____________________ person I have ever met.
(sweet)
5. Organically grown vegetables are _____________than vegetables grown with chemical fertilizers. (healthy)
6. Statistically speaking, travel by airplane is ____________than travel by car. (safe)
7. Methane gas is ______________ to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. (harmful)
8. This grammar book is ___________than the book we used in highschool. (useful)
9. _________ temperature in the world was recorded in the desert of Saudi Arabia. (hot)
10. My pet turtle is ____________than my cat. (old)
11. A Mercedes is ___________than a Volkswagon. (expensive)
12. Hydrogen is ________________than oxygen. (light)
13. In terms of alcohol content, wine is _________than beer.
(strong)
A. Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets (comparative or superlative).
1. My house is (big) ________ than yours.
2. This flower is (beautiful) ________________ than that one.
3. This is the (interesting) _____________________ book I have ever read.
4. Non-smokers usually live (long) _______________ than smokers.
5. Which is the (dangerous) _______________ animal than a holiday in the mountains.
6. It is strange but often a coke is (expensive) ______________ than a beer.
7. Who is the (rich) ____________ woman on earth?
8. He was the (clever) ________________ thief of all.
B. Fill in the blanks with the comparative or superlative form of the adjective in parentheses. Where necessary, add “the” before superlatives and “than” after comparatives.
Ex.
The cheetah is the fastest terrestrial animal in the world.
(fast)
Ex.
Nepal is smaller than Tibet.
(small)
1. The Qu’ran is considered ______________________ book by all Muslims. (holy)
2. Do you find Pepsi ________________than Coca-Cola?
(refreshing)
3. I think that water is ___________________ drink of all.
(satisfying)
4. She is _____________________ person I have ever met.
(sweet)
5. Organically grown vegetables are _____________than vegetables grown with chemical fertilizers. (healthy)
6. Statistically speaking, travel by airplane is ____________than travel by car. (safe)
7. Methane gas is ______________ to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. (harmful)
8. This grammar book is ___________than the book we used in highschool. (useful)
9. _________ temperature in the world was recorded in the desert of Saudi Arabia. (hot)
10. My pet turtle is ____________than my cat. (old)
11. A Mercedes is ___________than a Volkswagon. (expensive)
12. Hydrogen is ________________than oxygen. (light)
13. In terms of alcohol content, wine is _________than beer.
(strong)
jueves, 25 de marzo de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT POSSESSIVES FOR 11º GRADE
ACTIVITY
A. Complete with the correct form of be (am, are, is), and with the correct possessive adjective
Example: He __ a boy. _____ name is Carlos
Answer: He is a boy. His name is Carlos.
1) I _________ a girl. _____ house is big, _______ doors are gray.
2) My father ________ at work. _____ office is clean, ______secretary is fat.
3) Trixi and Susi ________ my cats. _______ color is black.
4) The hamster ______ in the cage. _______ name is Susy
5) I ______a painter. _____ studio is wide.
6) My green pencil _____ on the floor. ____ size is thin.
7) Emma and Betty _____ good friends. _______ parents too.
8) You _____ from Scotland, _____ uncles too.
9) His sister _____ seven years old, ______ name is Carla.
10) We ____ children. ______ names are Jose, Jaime and Felipe.
11) My mother _____in the kitchen. ____ name is Marta.
12) The pupils ______ not at school today. ______ tests were very bad.
13) Maria's grandmother _____ from Brazil. ____ hobby is to swim.
14) I _____ a football fan. _____ favorite team is Brazil.
15) It ____ Sunday today.
16) They _____ in the car. ______ children are in the party
17) His pencil case _____ at home. _____ color is red.
18) you _____ intelligent, your sister too.
19) I _____ not your friend.
20) The students ______in the park. _____ teacher is with them.
A. Complete with the correct form of be (am, are, is), and with the correct possessive adjective
Example: He __ a boy. _____ name is Carlos
Answer: He is a boy. His name is Carlos.
1) I _________ a girl. _____ house is big, _______ doors are gray.
2) My father ________ at work. _____ office is clean, ______secretary is fat.
3) Trixi and Susi ________ my cats. _______ color is black.
4) The hamster ______ in the cage. _______ name is Susy
5) I ______a painter. _____ studio is wide.
6) My green pencil _____ on the floor. ____ size is thin.
7) Emma and Betty _____ good friends. _______ parents too.
8) You _____ from Scotland, _____ uncles too.
9) His sister _____ seven years old, ______ name is Carla.
10) We ____ children. ______ names are Jose, Jaime and Felipe.
11) My mother _____in the kitchen. ____ name is Marta.
12) The pupils ______ not at school today. ______ tests were very bad.
13) Maria's grandmother _____ from Brazil. ____ hobby is to swim.
14) I _____ a football fan. _____ favorite team is Brazil.
15) It ____ Sunday today.
16) They _____ in the car. ______ children are in the party
17) His pencil case _____ at home. _____ color is red.
18) you _____ intelligent, your sister too.
19) I _____ not your friend.
20) The students ______in the park. _____ teacher is with them.
lunes, 1 de marzo de 2010
READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY FOR 10 GRADE.
ACTIVITY
Read the text, answer the questions and write the main idea about the text
LIVERPOOL
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside in north west England, on the north side of the Mersey estuary.
The city is governed by Liverpool City Council, one of five councils within Merseyside. The population of the borough in 2002 was 441,477, and that of the Merseyside conurbation was 1,362,026. Liverpool is the second largest export port of the United Kingdom.
Whilst it has lost most of its manufacturing base, Liverpool is still internationally famous as a port, and the city from where The Beatles originated. In sport terms, it boasts two internationally known football clubs, Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C.. In the year 2008, Liverpool will become the European Capital of Culture.
Liverpool runs directly into Bootle in Sefton, and Huyton in Knowsley. It faces Wallasey and Birkenhead across the River Mersey.
Inhabitants of Liverpool are officially known as "Liverpudlians", but more commonly known as "Scousers". They are noted for their distinctive accent, called Scouse.
Questions about the text
Now, answer the questions about the text.
1. Liverpool has a population of less than half million people.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. Liverpool is the second largest export port of the United Kingdom.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. Liverpool is the city from where The Beatles originated.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. Liverpool has one football team.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. People from Liverpool are called Liverpudlians.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
MANCHESTER
Manchester is a city in North West England. Manchester has recently come to be regarded by some as England's second city (after London).
Immediately after Manchester hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2002, a nationwide opinion poll commissioned by Marketing Manchester and conducted by pollsters MORI found that out of just over 1000 people 34% of respondents thought that England's second city was Manchester; 29% thought it was Birmingham.
In 2002 the central district had a population of 422,302. This district is the heart of a large conurbation called the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, which has a population of 2,513,468. People from Manchester are called Mancunians.
In the same way as "London" is used to refer to the entire metropolitan area of Greater London, the term "Manchester" is often used to refer to the Greater Manchester conurbation, rather than the City of Manchester which is a metropolitan borough. The constituent parts of Greater Manchester vary in how separately they identify themselves from Manchester. Salford, for instance, is a city in its own right with a distinct identity despite directly adjoining the urban centre of Manchester.
Questions about the text
Now, answer the questions about the text.
1. Manchester has become England's second city.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. 29% of people think that Birmingham is England's second city.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. Greater Manchester has a population of 422,302.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. People from Manchester are called Mancunians.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. Manchester is often used to refer to Greater Manchester.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
Read the text, answer the questions and write the main idea about the text
LIVERPOOL
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside in north west England, on the north side of the Mersey estuary.
The city is governed by Liverpool City Council, one of five councils within Merseyside. The population of the borough in 2002 was 441,477, and that of the Merseyside conurbation was 1,362,026. Liverpool is the second largest export port of the United Kingdom.
Whilst it has lost most of its manufacturing base, Liverpool is still internationally famous as a port, and the city from where The Beatles originated. In sport terms, it boasts two internationally known football clubs, Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C.. In the year 2008, Liverpool will become the European Capital of Culture.
Liverpool runs directly into Bootle in Sefton, and Huyton in Knowsley. It faces Wallasey and Birkenhead across the River Mersey.
Inhabitants of Liverpool are officially known as "Liverpudlians", but more commonly known as "Scousers". They are noted for their distinctive accent, called Scouse.
Questions about the text
Now, answer the questions about the text.
1. Liverpool has a population of less than half million people.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. Liverpool is the second largest export port of the United Kingdom.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. Liverpool is the city from where The Beatles originated.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. Liverpool has one football team.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. People from Liverpool are called Liverpudlians.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
MANCHESTER
Manchester is a city in North West England. Manchester has recently come to be regarded by some as England's second city (after London).
Immediately after Manchester hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2002, a nationwide opinion poll commissioned by Marketing Manchester and conducted by pollsters MORI found that out of just over 1000 people 34% of respondents thought that England's second city was Manchester; 29% thought it was Birmingham.
In 2002 the central district had a population of 422,302. This district is the heart of a large conurbation called the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, which has a population of 2,513,468. People from Manchester are called Mancunians.
In the same way as "London" is used to refer to the entire metropolitan area of Greater London, the term "Manchester" is often used to refer to the Greater Manchester conurbation, rather than the City of Manchester which is a metropolitan borough. The constituent parts of Greater Manchester vary in how separately they identify themselves from Manchester. Salford, for instance, is a city in its own right with a distinct identity despite directly adjoining the urban centre of Manchester.
Questions about the text
Now, answer the questions about the text.
1. Manchester has become England's second city.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. 29% of people think that Birmingham is England's second city.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. Greater Manchester has a population of 422,302.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. People from Manchester are called Mancunians.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. Manchester is often used to refer to Greater Manchester.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
jueves, 25 de febrero de 2010
READING COMPREHENSION EXERCISE for 11º grade
ACTIVITY
Read the text, answer the questions and write the main idea about the text.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary), styled HM The Queen, born April 21, 1926, is the Queen regnant and Head of State of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and fifteen other Commonwealth countries. She is Head of the Commonwealth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Commander-in-Chief of the UK Armed Forces, and she is the Lord of Mann.
She has reigned since February 6, 1952. About 125 million people live in the countries of which she is head of state. Before her succession, she held the titles of a British princess and by marriage, Duchess of Edinburgh.
The Queen has never given press interviews, and her views on political issues are largely unknown except to those few heads of government who have private conversations with her. She is also regarded privately as an excellent mimic. Rather conservative in dress, the Queen is well-known for her solid-colour overcoats and decorative hats, which allow her to be seen easily in a crowd. Although she attends many cultural events as part of her public role, in her private life the Queen is said to have little interest in culture or the arts. Her main leisure interests include horse racing, photography, and dogs, especially her Pembroke Welsh Corgis.
In diplomatic situations the Queen is extremely formal, and royal protocol is very strict. Though some of the traditional rules for dealing with the British Monarch have been relaxed during her reign (bowing is no longer required, for example) other forms of close personal interaction, such as touching, are still discouraged. In 1992, the Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating was dubbed the "Lizard of Oz" by the British press for touching the Queen on the back, and in 2000 his successor John Howard had to deny that he too had touched the Queen. A similar flap occurred when Newfoundland and Labrador premier Brian Tobin was photographed touching the Queen's back as he accompanied her up a flight of stairs; he protested he was merely attempting to help an elderly lady avoid falling. The queen is also notably the subject of the Sex Pistols 1977 song "God Save the Queen".
Her former prime ministers speak highly of her. Since becoming Queen, she spends an average of three hours every day "doing the boxes"—reading state papers sent to her from her various departments, embassies, and government offices.
Having done so since 1952, she has seen more of public affairs from the inside than any other person, and is thus able to offer advice to Tony Blair based on things said to her by Harold Wilson, Harold Macmillan, Edward Heath, Winston Churchill and many other senior leaders. She takes her responsibilities in this regard seriously, once mentioning an "interesting telegram" from the Foreign Office to then-Prime Minister Winston Churchill, only to find that her prime minister had not bothered to read it when it came in his box!
Questions about the text
1. Queen Elizabeth II was born in
a. 1926.
b. 1952.
c. We don't know.
2. Queen Elizabeth II never wears hats.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. What animals does HM The Queen love?
a. Cats.
b. Horses.
c. Dogs.
4. Sex Pistols wrote a song about the Queen.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. She spends three hours every day reading newspapers.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
6. Queen Elizabeth started her reign in
a. 1923.
b. 1952.
c. 1978.
AGATHA CHRISTIE
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, DBE (September 15, 1890–January 12, 1976), was a British crime fiction writer. She also wrote romances under the name Mary Westmacott.
Agatha Christie is the world's best-known mystery writer and all-time best selling author of any genre other than William Shakespeare. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in over 45 foreign languages (as of 2003). As an example of her broad appeal, she is the all-time best-selling author in France, with over 40 million copies sold in French (as of 2003) versus 22 million for Émile Zola, the nearest contender.
Christie published over eighty novels and stageplays, mainly whodunnits and locked room mysteries, many of these featuring one of her series characters, Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple. She is a major figure in detective fiction for both her commercial success and her innovations in the genre.
Although she delighted in twisting the established form, she was scrupulous in "playing fair" with the reader by making sure all necessary information for solving the puzzle was given. One of her early books, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, is renowned for its surprise denouement.
Most of her books and short stories have been filmed, some many times over (Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, 4.50 from Paddington). The BBC has produced television and radio versions of most of the Poirot and Marple stories. A later series of Poirot dramatizations starring David Suchet was made by Granada Television.
In 2004, the Japanese broadcasting company Nippon Housou Kyoukai turned Poirot and Marple into animated characters in the anime series Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple, introducing Mabel West (daughter of Miss Marple's mystery-writer nephew Raymond West, a canonical Christie character) and her duck Oliver as new characters.
Questions about the text
1. Agatha Christie was born in 1890.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. More than 40 million copies of her books have been sold in France.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. How many novels and stageplays did she write?
a. 70.
b. 80.
c. More than 80.
4. "The Murder of Roger" has a surprising ending.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. There are no films based on her books.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
6. There are no TV series based on her books.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
7. In Japan there are anime characters based on her books.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
Read the text, answer the questions and write the main idea about the text.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary), styled HM The Queen, born April 21, 1926, is the Queen regnant and Head of State of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and fifteen other Commonwealth countries. She is Head of the Commonwealth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Commander-in-Chief of the UK Armed Forces, and she is the Lord of Mann.
She has reigned since February 6, 1952. About 125 million people live in the countries of which she is head of state. Before her succession, she held the titles of a British princess and by marriage, Duchess of Edinburgh.
The Queen has never given press interviews, and her views on political issues are largely unknown except to those few heads of government who have private conversations with her. She is also regarded privately as an excellent mimic. Rather conservative in dress, the Queen is well-known for her solid-colour overcoats and decorative hats, which allow her to be seen easily in a crowd. Although she attends many cultural events as part of her public role, in her private life the Queen is said to have little interest in culture or the arts. Her main leisure interests include horse racing, photography, and dogs, especially her Pembroke Welsh Corgis.
In diplomatic situations the Queen is extremely formal, and royal protocol is very strict. Though some of the traditional rules for dealing with the British Monarch have been relaxed during her reign (bowing is no longer required, for example) other forms of close personal interaction, such as touching, are still discouraged. In 1992, the Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating was dubbed the "Lizard of Oz" by the British press for touching the Queen on the back, and in 2000 his successor John Howard had to deny that he too had touched the Queen. A similar flap occurred when Newfoundland and Labrador premier Brian Tobin was photographed touching the Queen's back as he accompanied her up a flight of stairs; he protested he was merely attempting to help an elderly lady avoid falling. The queen is also notably the subject of the Sex Pistols 1977 song "God Save the Queen".
Her former prime ministers speak highly of her. Since becoming Queen, she spends an average of three hours every day "doing the boxes"—reading state papers sent to her from her various departments, embassies, and government offices.
Having done so since 1952, she has seen more of public affairs from the inside than any other person, and is thus able to offer advice to Tony Blair based on things said to her by Harold Wilson, Harold Macmillan, Edward Heath, Winston Churchill and many other senior leaders. She takes her responsibilities in this regard seriously, once mentioning an "interesting telegram" from the Foreign Office to then-Prime Minister Winston Churchill, only to find that her prime minister had not bothered to read it when it came in his box!
Questions about the text
1. Queen Elizabeth II was born in
a. 1926.
b. 1952.
c. We don't know.
2. Queen Elizabeth II never wears hats.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. What animals does HM The Queen love?
a. Cats.
b. Horses.
c. Dogs.
4. Sex Pistols wrote a song about the Queen.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. She spends three hours every day reading newspapers.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
6. Queen Elizabeth started her reign in
a. 1923.
b. 1952.
c. 1978.
AGATHA CHRISTIE
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, DBE (September 15, 1890–January 12, 1976), was a British crime fiction writer. She also wrote romances under the name Mary Westmacott.
Agatha Christie is the world's best-known mystery writer and all-time best selling author of any genre other than William Shakespeare. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in over 45 foreign languages (as of 2003). As an example of her broad appeal, she is the all-time best-selling author in France, with over 40 million copies sold in French (as of 2003) versus 22 million for Émile Zola, the nearest contender.
Christie published over eighty novels and stageplays, mainly whodunnits and locked room mysteries, many of these featuring one of her series characters, Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple. She is a major figure in detective fiction for both her commercial success and her innovations in the genre.
Although she delighted in twisting the established form, she was scrupulous in "playing fair" with the reader by making sure all necessary information for solving the puzzle was given. One of her early books, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, is renowned for its surprise denouement.
Most of her books and short stories have been filmed, some many times over (Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, 4.50 from Paddington). The BBC has produced television and radio versions of most of the Poirot and Marple stories. A later series of Poirot dramatizations starring David Suchet was made by Granada Television.
In 2004, the Japanese broadcasting company Nippon Housou Kyoukai turned Poirot and Marple into animated characters in the anime series Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple, introducing Mabel West (daughter of Miss Marple's mystery-writer nephew Raymond West, a canonical Christie character) and her duck Oliver as new characters.
Questions about the text
1. Agatha Christie was born in 1890.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. More than 40 million copies of her books have been sold in France.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. How many novels and stageplays did she write?
a. 70.
b. 80.
c. More than 80.
4. "The Murder of Roger" has a surprising ending.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. There are no films based on her books.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
6. There are no TV series based on her books.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
7. In Japan there are anime characters based on her books.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
lunes, 22 de febrero de 2010
READING COMPREHENSION EXERCISE GRADE 10º
ACTIVITY
Read the text and answer the questions about it.
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL
Alexander Graham Bell (3 March 1847 - 2 August 1922) was a Scottish scientist, inventor and innovator. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he emigrated to Canada in 1870, and then to the United States in 1871, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1882.
Bell would spend his final, and some of his most productive years in residence in both Washington and Beinn Bhreagh (Gaelic: beautiful mountain), a summer retreat he built in Nova Scotia, Canada. Recognized as an eminent scientist and inventor, Alexander Graham Bell is most often associated with the invention of the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell was called "the father of the deaf". His father, grandfather and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, as well, both his mother and wife were deaf, which would lead Bell to a career as a teacher of the deaf. His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with hearing devices that eventually culminated in the invention of the telephone.
Bell was awarded the first US patent for the invention of the telephone in 1876. Although other inventors had claimed the honor, the Bell patent remained in effect. Many other inventions marked Bell's later life including groundbreaking work in hydrofoils and aeronautics. In 1888, Alexander Graham Bell was one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society. Upon Bell's death, all telephones throughout the United States stilled their ringing for a silent minute in tribute to the man whose yearning to communicate made them possible.
Questions about the text
1. Graham Bell was born in 1847.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. He spent his childhood in Canada.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. He was deaf.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. Bell was awarded the first US patent for the invention of the telephone.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. He was one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
Read the text and answer the questions about it.
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL
Alexander Graham Bell (3 March 1847 - 2 August 1922) was a Scottish scientist, inventor and innovator. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he emigrated to Canada in 1870, and then to the United States in 1871, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1882.
Bell would spend his final, and some of his most productive years in residence in both Washington and Beinn Bhreagh (Gaelic: beautiful mountain), a summer retreat he built in Nova Scotia, Canada. Recognized as an eminent scientist and inventor, Alexander Graham Bell is most often associated with the invention of the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell was called "the father of the deaf". His father, grandfather and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, as well, both his mother and wife were deaf, which would lead Bell to a career as a teacher of the deaf. His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with hearing devices that eventually culminated in the invention of the telephone.
Bell was awarded the first US patent for the invention of the telephone in 1876. Although other inventors had claimed the honor, the Bell patent remained in effect. Many other inventions marked Bell's later life including groundbreaking work in hydrofoils and aeronautics. In 1888, Alexander Graham Bell was one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society. Upon Bell's death, all telephones throughout the United States stilled their ringing for a silent minute in tribute to the man whose yearning to communicate made them possible.
Questions about the text
1. Graham Bell was born in 1847.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
2. He spent his childhood in Canada.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
3. He was deaf.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
4. Bell was awarded the first US patent for the invention of the telephone.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
5. He was one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.
jueves, 18 de febrero de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT PAST FOR 11º GRADE
ACTIVITY
Write the sentences in simple past, using the verb in parentheses.
1. Yesterday my father _________ (go) to work by car.
2. This morning I ________ (have) a shower.
3. My sister ___________ (not clean) her room on Saturday.
4. The birds _________ (fly) over our heads.
5. Last week my family __________ (not buy) a new table for the dining room.
6. The other day, I __________(lose) my math's book.
7. I __________ (tell) my mother a lie.
8. We _________ (hear) a terrible sound outside last night.
9. You ___________ (see) football match Tuesday night?
10. Paul ____________ (drink) a litre of Coke for lunch yesterday.
11. Paul and Jeannie _________ (stay) at home last night.
12. Samantha __________(drive) for an hour.
13. She __________ (take) three books from the library last week.
14. Lucy _________ (buy) a new dress yesterday.
15. They ___________ (watch) a movie last night.
16. Ann _________ (go) to the supermarket last month.
17. You ____________ (read) the book in an hour.
18. The tree ____________ (grow) very fast last month.
19. He ____________ (study) all night but he didn't pass the exam.
20. Sheila __________(write) a letter to her mother yesterday.
21. Five people _____________ (die) in a fire on Main Street yesterday.
22. The fire ___________ (start) at four o'clock.
23. A man __________ (see) the flames and called the firemen.
24. The firemen ____________ (be) in fifteen minutes.
25. They ___________ (put) the fire out after an hour.
26. But they _____________ (find) five people inside the house.
27. The neighbours ______________ (watch) in horror at the scene.
28. A woman _______________ (say) she knew the five people.
29. She _____________ (be) was really shocked.
30. Finally, the house _______________ (collapse) last night.
Write the sentences in simple past, using the verb in parentheses.
1. Yesterday my father _________ (go) to work by car.
2. This morning I ________ (have) a shower.
3. My sister ___________ (not clean) her room on Saturday.
4. The birds _________ (fly) over our heads.
5. Last week my family __________ (not buy) a new table for the dining room.
6. The other day, I __________(lose) my math's book.
7. I __________ (tell) my mother a lie.
8. We _________ (hear) a terrible sound outside last night.
9. You ___________ (see) football match Tuesday night?
10. Paul ____________ (drink) a litre of Coke for lunch yesterday.
11. Paul and Jeannie _________ (stay) at home last night.
12. Samantha __________(drive) for an hour.
13. She __________ (take) three books from the library last week.
14. Lucy _________ (buy) a new dress yesterday.
15. They ___________ (watch) a movie last night.
16. Ann _________ (go) to the supermarket last month.
17. You ____________ (read) the book in an hour.
18. The tree ____________ (grow) very fast last month.
19. He ____________ (study) all night but he didn't pass the exam.
20. Sheila __________(write) a letter to her mother yesterday.
21. Five people _____________ (die) in a fire on Main Street yesterday.
22. The fire ___________ (start) at four o'clock.
23. A man __________ (see) the flames and called the firemen.
24. The firemen ____________ (be) in fifteen minutes.
25. They ___________ (put) the fire out after an hour.
26. But they _____________ (find) five people inside the house.
27. The neighbours ______________ (watch) in horror at the scene.
28. A woman _______________ (say) she knew the five people.
29. She _____________ (be) was really shocked.
30. Finally, the house _______________ (collapse) last night.
lunes, 15 de febrero de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT VERB TO BE GRADE 10º
ACTIVITY
A. Put in the correct order to make questions with the verb to be.
1. you hot? Are
2. this Is your book?
3. States? the United from Peters Is Mr.
4. married? they Are
5. Mr. Are you Jenkins? and Mrs.
B. Write the sentences in the short form
1. I am a student.
2. He is a teacher.
3. She is a journalist.
4. It is a book.
5. We are mechanics.
6. You are pilots.
7. They are policemen.
C. Put the sentences in the correct order to make
positive sentences with the verb to be.
1. old. years am I twenty-five
2. from We are Venezuela.
3. book. is my This
4. day nice today. It's a
5. engineer. is John an
D. Complete with the correct form of be (am, are, is).
Example: He __ a boy.
Answer: He is a boy.
1) I _________ a girl.
2) My father ________ at work.
3) Trixi and Susi ________ my cats.
4) The hamster _________ in the cage.
5) I _________ a painter.
6) My green pencil _________ on the floor.
7) Emma and Betty _________ good friends.
8) ________ you from Scotland?
9) His sister __________ seven years old.
10) We _________ children.
11) My mother _______ in the kitchen.
12) The pupils ________ not at school today.
13) Maria's grandmother _______ from Brazil.
14) I _______ a football fan.
15) It ______ Sunday today.
16) They ________ in the car.
17) His pencil case ________ at home.
18) you _______ from Sheffield?
19) I _______ not your friend.
E. Select 5 sentences for putting them in another ways.
A. Put in the correct order to make questions with the verb to be.
1. you hot? Are
2. this Is your book?
3. States? the United from Peters Is Mr.
4. married? they Are
5. Mr. Are you Jenkins? and Mrs.
B. Write the sentences in the short form
1. I am a student.
2. He is a teacher.
3. She is a journalist.
4. It is a book.
5. We are mechanics.
6. You are pilots.
7. They are policemen.
C. Put the sentences in the correct order to make
positive sentences with the verb to be.
1. old. years am I twenty-five
2. from We are Venezuela.
3. book. is my This
4. day nice today. It's a
5. engineer. is John an
D. Complete with the correct form of be (am, are, is).
Example: He __ a boy.
Answer: He is a boy.
1) I _________ a girl.
2) My father ________ at work.
3) Trixi and Susi ________ my cats.
4) The hamster _________ in the cage.
5) I _________ a painter.
6) My green pencil _________ on the floor.
7) Emma and Betty _________ good friends.
8) ________ you from Scotland?
9) His sister __________ seven years old.
10) We _________ children.
11) My mother _______ in the kitchen.
12) The pupils ________ not at school today.
13) Maria's grandmother _______ from Brazil.
14) I _______ a football fan.
15) It ______ Sunday today.
16) They ________ in the car.
17) His pencil case ________ at home.
18) you _______ from Sheffield?
19) I _______ not your friend.
E. Select 5 sentences for putting them in another ways.
jueves, 11 de febrero de 2010
ACTIVITY ABOUT YES / NO QUESTIONS FOR 11º
ACTIVITY
Change each sentence into a yes/no question and answer in two ways.
EXAMPLE: John buys a new car.
Does he buy a new car? Yes, he does. No, he doesn't a new car.
1. He teaches physics.
2. He plays in Italy.
3. We get wool from sheep.
4. She drinks coffee every day.
5. They live in a big house.
6. She takes some milk in her coffee.
7. A fox lives in our garden.
8. Raccoons come out at night.
9. This car has two doors.
10. The students do the exercise.
Change each sentence into a yes/no question and answer in two ways.
EXAMPLE: John buys a new car.
Does he buy a new car? Yes, he does. No, he doesn't a new car.
1. He teaches physics.
2. He plays in Italy.
3. We get wool from sheep.
4. She drinks coffee every day.
5. They live in a big house.
6. She takes some milk in her coffee.
7. A fox lives in our garden.
8. Raccoons come out at night.
9. This car has two doors.
10. The students do the exercise.
lunes, 1 de febrero de 2010
ACTIVITY FOR 10º GRADE
EXERCISE ABOUT SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
A.Put the correct form of the verbs.
Example: We _____ her name. (to shout)
Answer: We shout her name.
1) I __________ a good mark. (to get)
2) Rita ___________ an exercise. (to do)
3) We ____________ the table. (to lay)
4) Tim and Pat ______________ text messages. (to send)
5) Oliver ______________ fun. (to have)
6) Maria _______________ their room. (to clean)
7) He ____________ a new MP3 player. (to buy)
8) The dog ___________ out of the house. (to run)
9) You ____________ your glasses. (to need)
10) She ______________a snake. (to touch)
B. Change the sentences to other ways.
A.Put the correct form of the verbs.
Example: We _____ her name. (to shout)
Answer: We shout her name.
1) I __________ a good mark. (to get)
2) Rita ___________ an exercise. (to do)
3) We ____________ the table. (to lay)
4) Tim and Pat ______________ text messages. (to send)
5) Oliver ______________ fun. (to have)
6) Maria _______________ their room. (to clean)
7) He ____________ a new MP3 player. (to buy)
8) The dog ___________ out of the house. (to run)
9) You ____________ your glasses. (to need)
10) She ______________a snake. (to touch)
B. Change the sentences to other ways.
ACTIVITY ABOUT PRESENT TENSE FOR 11º GRADE
EXERCISE
Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Use the Simple Present. Watch the punctuation and form sentences or questions.
Example: He ___________ books (not/to read)
Answer: He does not read books. or He doesn't read books.
1) Anne ______________ my questions. (not/to answer)
2) _______ they ________ tomatoes in this shop? (to sell)
3) This girl _________________ trousers at school. (not/to wear)
4) __________ Mr Barker ____________ Physics? (to teach)
5) The guinea pigs ____________ under the desk. (not/to hide)
6) _____Ken often __________ the school bus? (to miss)
7) The poster __________on the wall anymore. (not/to hang)
8) ___________ for the tickets? (you/to pay)
9) The boys ________________ stones. (not/to throw)
10) _________ the bells of your church still ________? (to ring)
CHANGE THE SENTENCES TO OTHER WAYS.
Put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Use the Simple Present. Watch the punctuation and form sentences or questions.
Example: He ___________ books (not/to read)
Answer: He does not read books. or He doesn't read books.
1) Anne ______________ my questions. (not/to answer)
2) _______ they ________ tomatoes in this shop? (to sell)
3) This girl _________________ trousers at school. (not/to wear)
4) __________ Mr Barker ____________ Physics? (to teach)
5) The guinea pigs ____________ under the desk. (not/to hide)
6) _____Ken often __________ the school bus? (to miss)
7) The poster __________on the wall anymore. (not/to hang)
8) ___________ for the tickets? (you/to pay)
9) The boys ________________ stones. (not/to throw)
10) _________ the bells of your church still ________? (to ring)
CHANGE THE SENTENCES TO OTHER WAYS.
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