FUTURE PERFECT
ACTIVITY
Write sentences in present perfect in all ways.
1. She _____ (to begin) the project.
2. They____ (to write) many letters.
3. We _____ (to work) all the day
4. He _____ (to slept) in my grandma's house
REPORTED SPEECH
Write sentences using reported speech.
1.Pablo: "I have walked a lot"
2. Susana: "I ssng the song very well"
3. Paola: "I will study languages"
4. Santiago: "I am reading the magazine"
5. Ana: "I can swim very well"
martes, 15 de noviembre de 2011
viernes, 4 de noviembre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10°
Read the texts and answer the questions about them.
The Digital Divide
A recent survey has shown that the number of people in the United Kingdom who do not intend to get internet access has risen. These people, who are know as 'net refuseniks', make up 44% of UK households, or 11.2 million people in total.
The research also showed that more than 70 percent of these people said that they were not interested in getting connected to the internet. This number has risen from just over 50% in 2005, with most giving lack of computer skills as a reason for not getting internet access, though some also said it was because of the cost.
More and more people are getting broadband and high speed net is available almost everywhere in the UK, but there are still a significant number of people who refuse to take the first step.
The cost of getting online is going down and internet speeds are increasing, so many see the main challenge to be explaining the relevance of the internet to this group. This would encourage them to get connected before they are left too far behind. The gap between those who have access to and use the internet is the digital divide, and if the gap continues to widen, those without access will get left behind and miss out on many opportunities, especially in their careers.
Questions
1 - More people in the UK do not intend to get internet access than before.
a. True b. False
2 - The majority of people in the UK are 'net refuseniks'.
a. True b. False
3 - Most of those without internet access want to get it.
a. True b. False
4 - The minority of the people surveyed in 2005 weren't interested in having internet access.
a. True b. False
5 - The main reason for not getting internet access is the cost.
a. True b. False
6 - High speed intenet is not available everywhere in the UK.
a. True b. False
7 - Both costs and speeds are increasing.
a. True b. False
8 - Many people think that getting the costs down is the key to this problem.
a. True b. False
9 - The digital divide is widening in the UK.
a. True b. False
10 - Not having access to the internet will only affect people's careers.
a. True b. False
MY ROCKET SHIP
When I fall asleep, I dream about what it would be like to have a rocket ship. If I had a rocket ship, my first destination would be the Earth's moon, which is called Luna. When I got to Luna I would jump all around. Because there is little gravity I would be able to jump very high.
After I finished jumping all over the moon, I would fly to Saturn and travel around Saturn's beautiful rings. On my way to Saturn, I would try to avoid a number of Asteroids. Asteroids are large pieces of rocks and minerals.
In my science class I learned that would take me almost my entire life to travel to Pluto. Pluto is the last Planet in our solar system. Because it's so far from our Sun that it is super cold. I wish I could see Pluto up close.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
1. What is the name of Earth's Moon?
a. moona b. muna
c. mooon d. luna
2. Which of the following IS true?
a. You wouldn't be able to jump on the moon.
b. The moon's gravity would allow you to jump high.
c. The Earth has less gravity than it's moon.
d. None of the above.
3. What is a unique feature of Saturn?
a. it's a moon b. it has lots of water
c. it bright pink in color d. it has rings
4. What are asteroids made of?
a. vitamins b. ice
c. plastic d. rock
5. Why is Pluto a cold planet?
a. it is too close to our Sun b. it's far away from our Sun
c. it's outside our solar system d. has no moons
6. which planet do think is furthest from our Sun?
a. Luna b. Pluto
c. Earth d. Saturn
The Digital Divide
A recent survey has shown that the number of people in the United Kingdom who do not intend to get internet access has risen. These people, who are know as 'net refuseniks', make up 44% of UK households, or 11.2 million people in total.
The research also showed that more than 70 percent of these people said that they were not interested in getting connected to the internet. This number has risen from just over 50% in 2005, with most giving lack of computer skills as a reason for not getting internet access, though some also said it was because of the cost.
More and more people are getting broadband and high speed net is available almost everywhere in the UK, but there are still a significant number of people who refuse to take the first step.
The cost of getting online is going down and internet speeds are increasing, so many see the main challenge to be explaining the relevance of the internet to this group. This would encourage them to get connected before they are left too far behind. The gap between those who have access to and use the internet is the digital divide, and if the gap continues to widen, those without access will get left behind and miss out on many opportunities, especially in their careers.
Questions
1 - More people in the UK do not intend to get internet access than before.
a. True b. False
2 - The majority of people in the UK are 'net refuseniks'.
a. True b. False
3 - Most of those without internet access want to get it.
a. True b. False
4 - The minority of the people surveyed in 2005 weren't interested in having internet access.
a. True b. False
5 - The main reason for not getting internet access is the cost.
a. True b. False
6 - High speed intenet is not available everywhere in the UK.
a. True b. False
7 - Both costs and speeds are increasing.
a. True b. False
8 - Many people think that getting the costs down is the key to this problem.
a. True b. False
9 - The digital divide is widening in the UK.
a. True b. False
10 - Not having access to the internet will only affect people's careers.
a. True b. False
MY ROCKET SHIP
When I fall asleep, I dream about what it would be like to have a rocket ship. If I had a rocket ship, my first destination would be the Earth's moon, which is called Luna. When I got to Luna I would jump all around. Because there is little gravity I would be able to jump very high.
After I finished jumping all over the moon, I would fly to Saturn and travel around Saturn's beautiful rings. On my way to Saturn, I would try to avoid a number of Asteroids. Asteroids are large pieces of rocks and minerals.
In my science class I learned that would take me almost my entire life to travel to Pluto. Pluto is the last Planet in our solar system. Because it's so far from our Sun that it is super cold. I wish I could see Pluto up close.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
1. What is the name of Earth's Moon?
a. moona b. muna
c. mooon d. luna
2. Which of the following IS true?
a. You wouldn't be able to jump on the moon.
b. The moon's gravity would allow you to jump high.
c. The Earth has less gravity than it's moon.
d. None of the above.
3. What is a unique feature of Saturn?
a. it's a moon b. it has lots of water
c. it bright pink in color d. it has rings
4. What are asteroids made of?
a. vitamins b. ice
c. plastic d. rock
5. Why is Pluto a cold planet?
a. it is too close to our Sun b. it's far away from our Sun
c. it's outside our solar system d. has no moons
6. which planet do think is furthest from our Sun?
a. Luna b. Pluto
c. Earth d. Saturn
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 11°
Read the text and answer the questions about it
The First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace was the daughter of the poet Lord Byron. She was taught by Mary Somerville, a well-known researcher and scientific author, who introduced her to Charles Babbage in June 1833. Babbage was an English mathematician, who first had the idea for a programmable computer.
In 1842 and 1843, Ada translated the work of an Italian mathematician, Luigi Menabrea, on Babbage's Analytical Engine. Though mechanical, this machine was an important step in the history of computers; it was the design of a mechanical general-purpose computer. Babbage worked on it for many years until his death in 1871. However, because of financial, political, and legal issues, the engine was never built. The design of the machine was very modern; it anticipated the first completed general-purpose computers by about 100 years.
When Ada translated the article, she added a set of notes which specified in complete detail a method for calculating certain numbers with the Analytical Engine, which have since been recognized by historians as the world's first computer program. She also saw possibilities in it that Babbage hadn't: she realised that the machine could compose pieces of music. The computer programming language 'Ada', used in some aviation and military programs, is named after her.
Questions
1 - Ada Lovelace's teacher introduced her to Charles Babbage.
a. True b. False
2 - Babbage programmed the first computer.
a. True b. False
3 - Ada translated the article in 1842.
a. True b. False
4 - The Analytical Engine was electronic.
a. True b. False
5 - Luigi Menabrea designed the first computer.
a. True b. False
6 - Babbage finished the machine before he died.
a. True b. False
7 - Babbage's design was ahead of its time.
a. True b. False
8 - Ada's work was instantly recognised as being the first computer program.
a. True b. False
9 - Babbage saw that his machine could write music.
a. True b. False
10 - Ada wrote military and aviation computer programs.
a. True b. False
11. What is your opinion about the text.
The First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace was the daughter of the poet Lord Byron. She was taught by Mary Somerville, a well-known researcher and scientific author, who introduced her to Charles Babbage in June 1833. Babbage was an English mathematician, who first had the idea for a programmable computer.
In 1842 and 1843, Ada translated the work of an Italian mathematician, Luigi Menabrea, on Babbage's Analytical Engine. Though mechanical, this machine was an important step in the history of computers; it was the design of a mechanical general-purpose computer. Babbage worked on it for many years until his death in 1871. However, because of financial, political, and legal issues, the engine was never built. The design of the machine was very modern; it anticipated the first completed general-purpose computers by about 100 years.
When Ada translated the article, she added a set of notes which specified in complete detail a method for calculating certain numbers with the Analytical Engine, which have since been recognized by historians as the world's first computer program. She also saw possibilities in it that Babbage hadn't: she realised that the machine could compose pieces of music. The computer programming language 'Ada', used in some aviation and military programs, is named after her.
Questions
1 - Ada Lovelace's teacher introduced her to Charles Babbage.
a. True b. False
2 - Babbage programmed the first computer.
a. True b. False
3 - Ada translated the article in 1842.
a. True b. False
4 - The Analytical Engine was electronic.
a. True b. False
5 - Luigi Menabrea designed the first computer.
a. True b. False
6 - Babbage finished the machine before he died.
a. True b. False
7 - Babbage's design was ahead of its time.
a. True b. False
8 - Ada's work was instantly recognised as being the first computer program.
a. True b. False
9 - Babbage saw that his machine could write music.
a. True b. False
10 - Ada wrote military and aviation computer programs.
a. True b. False
11. What is your opinion about the text.
viernes, 28 de octubre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10°
Read the text and answer the questions
Nasreddin and the Smell of Soup
One day, a poor man, who had only one piece of bread to eat, was walking past a restaurant. There was a large pot of soup on the table. The poor man held his bread over the soup, so the steam from the soup went into the bread, and gave it a good smell. Then he ate the bread.
The restaurant owner was very angry at this, and he asked the man for money, in exchange for the steam from the soup. The poor man had no money, so the restaurant owner took him to Nasreddin, who was a judge at that time. Nasreddin thought about the case for a little while.
Then he took some money from his pocket. He held the coins next to the restaurant owner's ear, and shook them, so that they made a jingling noise.
"What was that?" asked the restaurant owner.
"That was payment for you," answered Nasreddin.
"What do you mean? That was just the sound of coins!" protested the restaurant owner.
"The sound of the coins is payment for the smell of the soup," answered Nasreddin. "Now go back to your restaurant."
1. What food did the poor man have?
A. soup
B. bread
C. nothing
2. What kind of food did he see in the restaurant?
A. bread
B. meat
C. soup
3. Why did he hold the bread over the soup?
A. So the steam from the soup would go into the bread.
B. So he could warm his hand.
C. So the restaurant owner would get angry.
4. Why did the restaurant owner take the poor man to Nasreddin?
A. Because Nasreddin was a judge.
B. So that Nasreddin could pay for the soup.
C. Because Nasreddin was the man's relative.
5. What did Nasreddin do with the coins?
A. He gave them to the restaurant owner.
B. He made a noise with them.
C. He gave them to the poor man.
6 .What was the payment for the smell of the soup?
A. the sound of money
B. a few coins
C. there was no payment
7. Do you like the text. Why? Or Why not?
Nasreddin and the Smell of Soup
One day, a poor man, who had only one piece of bread to eat, was walking past a restaurant. There was a large pot of soup on the table. The poor man held his bread over the soup, so the steam from the soup went into the bread, and gave it a good smell. Then he ate the bread.
The restaurant owner was very angry at this, and he asked the man for money, in exchange for the steam from the soup. The poor man had no money, so the restaurant owner took him to Nasreddin, who was a judge at that time. Nasreddin thought about the case for a little while.
Then he took some money from his pocket. He held the coins next to the restaurant owner's ear, and shook them, so that they made a jingling noise.
"What was that?" asked the restaurant owner.
"That was payment for you," answered Nasreddin.
"What do you mean? That was just the sound of coins!" protested the restaurant owner.
"The sound of the coins is payment for the smell of the soup," answered Nasreddin. "Now go back to your restaurant."
1. What food did the poor man have?
A. soup
B. bread
C. nothing
2. What kind of food did he see in the restaurant?
A. bread
B. meat
C. soup
3. Why did he hold the bread over the soup?
A. So the steam from the soup would go into the bread.
B. So he could warm his hand.
C. So the restaurant owner would get angry.
4. Why did the restaurant owner take the poor man to Nasreddin?
A. Because Nasreddin was a judge.
B. So that Nasreddin could pay for the soup.
C. Because Nasreddin was the man's relative.
5. What did Nasreddin do with the coins?
A. He gave them to the restaurant owner.
B. He made a noise with them.
C. He gave them to the poor man.
6 .What was the payment for the smell of the soup?
A. the sound of money
B. a few coins
C. there was no payment
7. Do you like the text. Why? Or Why not?
lunes, 24 de octubre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 11°
Read the text and answer the questions about it
American Customs.
America is well-known for its equality, liberty, fraternity. Everyone is very friendly and informal. Children often call their parents by their first names and at work, subordinates do not normally use "Mister" when addressing their supervisors. To those visitors who come from a more rigid and stratified society, such casualness can be confusing, leading to egregious blunders. Conversely, many worldly, sophisticated Americans appear mortified because they feel America is not "civilized," with a capital "C." However, we know of terribly embarrassing incidents from mistakes which only an innocent foreigner would have made.
Public displays of affection between the sexes are very common, unlike perhaps where you have come from. In many cities, especially San Francisco, homosexuality is an accepted way of life. You may therefore see men being affectionate with men and women with women. If you disapprove of homosexuals because of your religious or cultural beliefs, please keep it to yourself. You might even find yourself a guest in a gay person's home-and might become shocked to realize that your host is a normal human being like any other and that you are actually enjoying his hospitality. Many couples also live together without being married-and may never marry. But you must realize their bond is probably as strong as the bond of marriage. So don't think one of them is available for a "date."
America is a notoriously "open" society, and to most foreigners Americans often appear exceptionally and "instantly" friendly. But sometimes such openness can lead to serious misunderstanding, especially between men and women. A casual invitation to have drinks and/or dinner does not mean that your American host also wants to become "intimate" with you afterwards. So be careful not to read too much into a friendly invitation
QUESTIONS
1. Match the following words to the suitable definition or synonym.
a. Blunder b. Mortify c. Display d. Belief e. Host
f. Bond g. Misunderstanding
( ) Person who receives other people at home as guests.
( ) Show.
( ) Stupid careless mistake.
( ) State of being joined or together.
( ) Failure to understand rightly or correctly.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a. How do homosexuals behave in San Francisco?
b. Do all couples marry? Give a reason for your answer.
c. What evidence can you find in the text showing that Americans are casual people?
d. Why can openness lead to misunderstanding in America?
3. What is your opinión about the text
American Customs.
America is well-known for its equality, liberty, fraternity. Everyone is very friendly and informal. Children often call their parents by their first names and at work, subordinates do not normally use "Mister" when addressing their supervisors. To those visitors who come from a more rigid and stratified society, such casualness can be confusing, leading to egregious blunders. Conversely, many worldly, sophisticated Americans appear mortified because they feel America is not "civilized," with a capital "C." However, we know of terribly embarrassing incidents from mistakes which only an innocent foreigner would have made.
Public displays of affection between the sexes are very common, unlike perhaps where you have come from. In many cities, especially San Francisco, homosexuality is an accepted way of life. You may therefore see men being affectionate with men and women with women. If you disapprove of homosexuals because of your religious or cultural beliefs, please keep it to yourself. You might even find yourself a guest in a gay person's home-and might become shocked to realize that your host is a normal human being like any other and that you are actually enjoying his hospitality. Many couples also live together without being married-and may never marry. But you must realize their bond is probably as strong as the bond of marriage. So don't think one of them is available for a "date."
America is a notoriously "open" society, and to most foreigners Americans often appear exceptionally and "instantly" friendly. But sometimes such openness can lead to serious misunderstanding, especially between men and women. A casual invitation to have drinks and/or dinner does not mean that your American host also wants to become "intimate" with you afterwards. So be careful not to read too much into a friendly invitation
QUESTIONS
1. Match the following words to the suitable definition or synonym.
a. Blunder b. Mortify c. Display d. Belief e. Host
f. Bond g. Misunderstanding
( ) Person who receives other people at home as guests.
( ) Show.
( ) Stupid careless mistake.
( ) State of being joined or together.
( ) Failure to understand rightly or correctly.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a. How do homosexuals behave in San Francisco?
b. Do all couples marry? Give a reason for your answer.
c. What evidence can you find in the text showing that Americans are casual people?
d. Why can openness lead to misunderstanding in America?
3. What is your opinión about the text
viernes, 21 de octubre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 11°
ACTIVITY
Read the text and answer the questions
All That Glitters
Kim wants to drive her three kids and their two friends to the soccer game. The problem is that her shiny new SUV only has room for five passengers including the driver.
Kim misses her old eight passenger SUV but she’s still thankful that the new one gets much better gas mileage.
1. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Kim’s new vehicle is not meant to carry six people.
b. Kim’s old SUV had seating for more passengers than the new one.
c. Kim won’t be able to take her kids to the soccer game.
Karim had $500 dollars to invest. He was considering a number of options.
“I’d really like to buy gold bars with the money and hide them in a big hole in our yard,” he said.
“Five hundred dollars won’t buy much gold,” his father pointed out. “You could put all the gold in your shoe and never notice that it’s there.”
“That takes all the fun out of it!” Karim groaned. “I just won’t buy any gold at all!”
When Karim’s father suggested that he deposit the money in his new savings account at the local bank, Karim quietly stated, “That could work.”
2. What did karim want to buy?
a. new shoes
b. a small gold coin
c. gold bars
d. a used hamburger
3. From the selection we can tell that Karim _______.
a. will save his $500 at the local bank
b. might decide to put his money into his bank account
c. will put the cash under his pillow and wish for a tooth
d. does not trust banks
Scientists in Australia have discovered a planet that seems to be a solid diamond. They estimate it to be about five times the size of Earth. The diamond planet is 4,000 light years away, so don’t plan on traveling there any time soon.
4. Which one of the following do you think scientists needed in order to make this discovery?
a. a microscope
b. a smartphone
c. a jewelery store
d. a radio telescope
Read the text and answer the questions
All That Glitters
Kim wants to drive her three kids and their two friends to the soccer game. The problem is that her shiny new SUV only has room for five passengers including the driver.
Kim misses her old eight passenger SUV but she’s still thankful that the new one gets much better gas mileage.
1. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Kim’s new vehicle is not meant to carry six people.
b. Kim’s old SUV had seating for more passengers than the new one.
c. Kim won’t be able to take her kids to the soccer game.
Karim had $500 dollars to invest. He was considering a number of options.
“I’d really like to buy gold bars with the money and hide them in a big hole in our yard,” he said.
“Five hundred dollars won’t buy much gold,” his father pointed out. “You could put all the gold in your shoe and never notice that it’s there.”
“That takes all the fun out of it!” Karim groaned. “I just won’t buy any gold at all!”
When Karim’s father suggested that he deposit the money in his new savings account at the local bank, Karim quietly stated, “That could work.”
2. What did karim want to buy?
a. new shoes
b. a small gold coin
c. gold bars
d. a used hamburger
3. From the selection we can tell that Karim _______.
a. will save his $500 at the local bank
b. might decide to put his money into his bank account
c. will put the cash under his pillow and wish for a tooth
d. does not trust banks
Scientists in Australia have discovered a planet that seems to be a solid diamond. They estimate it to be about five times the size of Earth. The diamond planet is 4,000 light years away, so don’t plan on traveling there any time soon.
4. Which one of the following do you think scientists needed in order to make this discovery?
a. a microscope
b. a smartphone
c. a jewelery store
d. a radio telescope
jueves, 6 de octubre de 2011
ACTIVITY FOR 10°
FUTURE PERFECT
Write the sentences in future perfect in all forms
1. Ellos habrán leído el libro para las 8:00 p.m.
2. Juan habrá limpiado el carro para mañana
3. Nancy no habrá aprendido el poema para esta noche.
4. Ellos no habrán comido para las 7:00 p.m.
5. Habrá él llegado a casa a las 10:00 p.m.?
6. Marta habrá cantado para las 3:00 p.m.
REPORTED SPEECH
Write the sentences in indirect speech.
1. Nora: I will come tomorrow
2. Felipe: I must go to the party tonight
3. Juan: I am playing the guitar.
4. Laura: I began the exercise yesterday
5. Camilo: I have participated in many events.
6. Paula: I can run very fast
7. Veronica: I may help with the task.
8. Mario: I was eating in that restaurant last week
9. Carolina: I practiced a lot for the competence
10. Fernando: I had driven during three hours.
Write the sentences in future perfect in all forms
1. Ellos habrán leído el libro para las 8:00 p.m.
2. Juan habrá limpiado el carro para mañana
3. Nancy no habrá aprendido el poema para esta noche.
4. Ellos no habrán comido para las 7:00 p.m.
5. Habrá él llegado a casa a las 10:00 p.m.?
6. Marta habrá cantado para las 3:00 p.m.
REPORTED SPEECH
Write the sentences in indirect speech.
1. Nora: I will come tomorrow
2. Felipe: I must go to the party tonight
3. Juan: I am playing the guitar.
4. Laura: I began the exercise yesterday
5. Camilo: I have participated in many events.
6. Paula: I can run very fast
7. Veronica: I may help with the task.
8. Mario: I was eating in that restaurant last week
9. Carolina: I practiced a lot for the competence
10. Fernando: I had driven during three hours.
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