ACTIVITY
Read the texts, answer the questions and write the main idea about them
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.
lunes, 27 de febrero de 2012
miércoles, 22 de febrero de 2012
ACTIVITY PASSIVE VOICE FOR 11°
ACTIVITY
A. Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice.
1) She bought four apples.
2) We wins the match.
3) The man has stolen the blue car.
4) The pólice is arresting the thieves.
5) Jack swam the 200 metres.
6) The dog bits the old lady.
7) Tom and Max ate five hamburgers.
8) Oliver has taught the children.
9) Victoria was riding the brown horse.
10) Grandmother told good stories.
11) Mr Jones watches the film.
12) The people will speak English.
13) He reads comics.
14) Wehave played volleyball.
15) They sing the song.
16) I had taken photos.
17) She does the housework.
18) The policemen have helped the children.
19) He writes text messages.
20) Mother is painting the flowers.
B. Underline the sentences in passive voice
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.
A. Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice.
1) She bought four apples.
2) We wins the match.
3) The man has stolen the blue car.
4) The pólice is arresting the thieves.
5) Jack swam the 200 metres.
6) The dog bits the old lady.
7) Tom and Max ate five hamburgers.
8) Oliver has taught the children.
9) Victoria was riding the brown horse.
10) Grandmother told good stories.
11) Mr Jones watches the film.
12) The people will speak English.
13) He reads comics.
14) Wehave played volleyball.
15) They sing the song.
16) I had taken photos.
17) She does the housework.
18) The policemen have helped the children.
19) He writes text messages.
20) Mother is painting the flowers.
B. Underline the sentences in passive voice
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.
lunes, 20 de febrero de 2012
READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY FOR 10°
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
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
miércoles, 15 de febrero de 2012
ACTIVITY ABOUT 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. (already/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. Rewrite the sentences using Passive voice.
Example:
Peter writes a letter.
Answer:
A letter is written by Peter.
1) Julia rescued three cats.
2) The students wrote the reports.
3) Maria crashed the blue car.
4) Alex learned the poem.
5) Steven has forgotten the book.
6) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
7) They play handball.
8) Sue puts the flowers on the floor.
9) The girls had lost the match.
10) The teacher is not going to open the window.
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. (already/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. Rewrite the sentences using Passive voice.
Example:
Peter writes a letter.
Answer:
A letter is written by Peter.
1) Julia rescued three cats.
2) The students wrote the reports.
3) Maria crashed the blue car.
4) Alex learned the poem.
5) Steven has forgotten the book.
6) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
7) They play handball.
8) Sue puts the flowers on the floor.
9) The girls had lost the match.
10) The teacher is not going to open the window.
martes, 15 de noviembre de 2011
REVIEWING ACTIVITY FOR 10°
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"
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"
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.
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