Thursday, 14 November 2013
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Speaking
Whenever you are talking to a friend, you show interest in what he/she tells you, or you can agree or disagree with him/her, or you can show surprise, or you might feel sorry or angry...
Here you have some useful phrases you can use in English:
Here you have some useful phrases you can use in English:
Linking words (NB2)
In order to make your tests more cohesive, you should use linking words. Here you can download/see some useful linking words for NB2.
Describing pictures
First, try to describe the pictures on the first page. Once you have finished, check on the following two pages what I have written to describe them.
Monday, 11 November 2013
Remembrance Day / Poppy Day
Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day, and in America it is called Veteran's day.
Why were poppies chosen?
The poppy became recognised as the emblem of Remembrance Day as a result of a poem called "In Flanders' Fields" by John McCrae. Flanders is a region in northern Europe which saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the First World War. When the poppies started flowering across the battlefields their blood-red colour quickly became symbolic of the bloodshed that had occurred there.
What is Poppy Day?
It is the day when many countries commemorate all the members of the armed forces who have given their lives in the line of duty since the First World War. It was first observed in 1919, however until 1945 it was called Armistice Day. Traditionally there are two minutes of silence at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month because that was the time (in Britain) when the armistice became effective in 1918.
It is the day when many countries commemorate all the members of the armed forces who have given their lives in the line of duty since the First World War. It was first observed in 1919, however until 1945 it was called Armistice Day. Traditionally there are two minutes of silence at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month because that was the time (in Britain) when the armistice became effective in 1918.
In the UK a ceremony is held on Remembrance Sunday in London at a war memorial called the Cenotaph. Many other ceremonies are held all over the UK to commemorate the sacrifice of civilians in times of war.
Why is it on 11th November?
The 11th November was chosen as Remembrance Day because the First World War officially came to an end on that day in 1918.
What is a poppy?
A poppy is a wild flower which is usually red. The poppies worn on Poppy Day in the UK are artificial and
are usually made of two paper petals with a black plastic centre. The poppies do not cost anything though wearers are invited to give a donation.
What is a poppy?
A poppy is a wild flower which is usually red. The poppies worn on Poppy Day in the UK are artificial and
are usually made of two paper petals with a black plastic centre. The poppies do not cost anything though wearers are invited to give a donation.Why were poppies chosen?
The poppy became recognised as the emblem of Remembrance Day as a result of a poem called "In Flanders' Fields" by John McCrae. Flanders is a region in northern Europe which saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the First World War. When the poppies started flowering across the battlefields their blood-red colour quickly became symbolic of the bloodshed that had occurred there.
Thursday, 7 November 2013
used to
FORM: [used to + VERB]
Example:
- I used to go to the beach every day.
- Did you use to go to the beach every day?
- You didn’t use to go to the beach.
USE 1 Habit in the Past
Used to expresses the idea that something was an old habit that stopped in the past. It indicates that something was often repeated in the past, but it is not usually done now.
Examples:
- Jerry used to study English.
- Christine used to eat meat, but now she is a vegetarian.
- I used to drink 15 to 20 cups of coffee every day.
USE 2 Past Facts and Generalizations
Used to can also be used to talk about past facts or generalizations which are no longer true.
Examples:
- Anne used to be fat, but now she is thin.
- George used to be the best student in class, but now Lena is the best.
- I used to be a complete coffee addict, but I don't drink much now.
Now watch this video and complete the gaps below:
Elizabeth used to___________a lot.
Pamela’s dad used to___________ a commercial traveller
Andrew used to___________a nice chilly lasagne.
Billie used to___________, but not at the moment.
Courtney used to___________ quiet, but now she is talkative.
Ingrid used to___________the flute.
Karina used to___________the piano.
Richard used to___________the guitar.
Mike used to___________ a programmer.
Neil used to___________ a lot of baseball.
Sue used to___________short hair.
Robin used to___________.
Rebecca used to___________pad.
Mia used to___________a tomboy.
Patricia used to___________English as a foreign language.
Just My Imagination (The Cranberries) - Select Intermediate Level and practice filling in the lyrics.
Just My Imagination (The Cranberries) - Select Intermediate Level and practice filling in the lyrics.
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
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