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 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.
lunes, 12 de marzo de 2012
lunes, 5 de marzo de 2012
ACTIVITY ABOUT BE FOR 10°
ACTIVITY
Put in the following forms of be into the gaps. 1, 2, 3 in present in all ways; 4,5, 6 in past and the others in future in all forms.
1) My mother ____ in the kitchen.
2) The pupils _____ not at school today.
3) Maria's grandmother _____ from Brazil.
4) I ____ a football fan.
5) It ____ Sunday today.
6) They ______ in the car.
7) His pencil case ____ at home.
8) ____ you from Sheffield?
9) I ____ not your friend.
Put in the following forms of be into the gaps. 1, 2, 3 in present in all ways; 4,5, 6 in past and the others in future in all forms.
1) My mother ____ in the kitchen.
2) The pupils _____ not at school today.
3) Maria's grandmother _____ from Brazil.
4) I ____ a football fan.
5) It ____ Sunday today.
6) They ______ in the car.
7) His pencil case ____ at home.
8) ____ you from Sheffield?
9) I ____ not your friend.
miércoles, 29 de febrero de 2012
ACTIVITY FOR 11°
ACTIVITY ABOUT 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
8. They arrested her last week.
9. John wrote a letter.
10. They invited ten friends to the party.
11. They have just built a new house.
12. The police caught the thieves yesterday.
13. The maid will clean all the house for tomorrow.
14. My brother hit me.
15. They removed two cars from the street.
16. They have just cleaned the room.
17. We will build a new house.
18. Fernando is driving the car
19. We can speak French
20. I must learn the lesson
READING COMPREHENSION
Read the text and answer the questions about it
Carson’s older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn’t satisfied to just get by in school. She’s involved in extra activities including band and the Good Citizens Club.
1. Which statement is not supported by the paragraph. (It may or may not be factual.)
a. Music is part of Madison’s school experience.
b. Madison is a straight A student.
c. Carson is younger than Madison.
d. Madison is a member of at least one club.
2. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
a. Madison was born before Carson.
b. Madison likes music.
c. Madison is a very good student.
d. Madison is cruel and unusual.
Almost every day after school, Madison and Carson have fun at the local winter sports facility. Carson glides down the mountainside without ever losing his balance. Madison has a different style. She often soars into the air, lands in various twisted positions, and waits for her snowboard to join her on the ground.
3. From this paragraph, we can conclude that _______
a. Carson prefers skiing to snowboarding.
b. Madison and Carson do not live in Florida.
c. Madison is as graceful as a swan.
d. It never snows in Vermont.
4. The selection informs us that _______
a. Madison doesn’t like winter sports because she always falls.
b. Carson owns a plane.
c. Madison loves tennis.
d. Both Carson and Madison enjoy their time on the snowy slopes.
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
8. They arrested her last week.
9. John wrote a letter.
10. They invited ten friends to the party.
11. They have just built a new house.
12. The police caught the thieves yesterday.
13. The maid will clean all the house for tomorrow.
14. My brother hit me.
15. They removed two cars from the street.
16. They have just cleaned the room.
17. We will build a new house.
18. Fernando is driving the car
19. We can speak French
20. I must learn the lesson
READING COMPREHENSION
Read the text and answer the questions about it
Carson’s older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn’t satisfied to just get by in school. She’s involved in extra activities including band and the Good Citizens Club.
1. Which statement is not supported by the paragraph. (It may or may not be factual.)
a. Music is part of Madison’s school experience.
b. Madison is a straight A student.
c. Carson is younger than Madison.
d. Madison is a member of at least one club.
2. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
a. Madison was born before Carson.
b. Madison likes music.
c. Madison is a very good student.
d. Madison is cruel and unusual.
Almost every day after school, Madison and Carson have fun at the local winter sports facility. Carson glides down the mountainside without ever losing his balance. Madison has a different style. She often soars into the air, lands in various twisted positions, and waits for her snowboard to join her on the ground.
3. From this paragraph, we can conclude that _______
a. Carson prefers skiing to snowboarding.
b. Madison and Carson do not live in Florida.
c. Madison is as graceful as a swan.
d. It never snows in Vermont.
4. The selection informs us that _______
a. Madison doesn’t like winter sports because she always falls.
b. Carson owns a plane.
c. Madison loves tennis.
d. Both Carson and Madison enjoy their time on the snowy slopes.
lunes, 27 de febrero de 2012
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10°
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.
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.
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.
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