. Remember classes finish on the 20th May (that is, next Wednesday)
On our last week, we'll practice the different parts of the final, official exam.
. Remember to get a time for the oral exam (either coming to class or contacting me).
. Check the dates and room of the final exam on the web (www.xtec.net/eoitarragona)
. Remember to bring your ID card with you, both in the written and oral exams.
. And Good luck to you all!!
Thursday, May 14
Monday, May 11
Homework - 13th May
- Use of English practice (to be corrected in class)
- Choose one of the following tasks and write a composition:
a. Describe a memorable day you had in the past with particular attention to your feelings and emotions at the time.
b. Working at weekends will become normal for every profession. Discuss the topic. Discuss points for and against this statement.
- Choose one of the following tasks and write a composition:
a. Describe a memorable day you had in the past with particular attention to your feelings and emotions at the time.
b. Working at weekends will become normal for every profession. Discuss the topic. Discuss points for and against this statement.
Unit 9. Vision
- Dependent prepositions (Grammar p. 119)
Verb + preposition: range from, work on, attribute to, hope for, succeed in, improve on, specialise in
Verb + object + preposition: draw inspiration from, make contributions to, devote your life to, make observations about
Noun + preposition: in the fields of, ideas for / of, development of, a solution to, admiration for, the quality of
Adjective + preposition: be famous for, be immersed inbe obsessed with
Prepositional Phrases: in a time of, on one occasion, of all time, in later life, in recognitions of
Activities: Exercises 6 & 7 p. 119; worksheet
- Unreal Past (Grammar p. 125)
Wish / if only + past simple (present reference) / + past perfect (past reference)
example: I wish I had studied more.
It's high time... / It's about time... + past simple: to express something that should be happening now but isn't
example: It's high time you went to bed.
Would rather / Would sooner + infinitive (if the person is the same) / + past simple (if the person is different)
example: My sister would rather stay home than go to school (same person).
People would rahter you came to the party (different person).
What if / Suppose / Supposing + past tenses (to refer to present or future).
example: What if you took the job, would you be happier?
What if / Suppose / Supposing + past perfect (to refer to a past situation).
example: What if you had taken the job, would you be happier?
What if / Suppose / Supposing + present simple (to ask about a situation we think is probable)
example: What if you don't pass your exam?
Activities: Exercices 8 & 9 p. 125; oral activity in pairs
Verb + preposition: range from, work on, attribute to, hope for, succeed in, improve on, specialise in
Verb + object + preposition: draw inspiration from, make contributions to, devote your life to, make observations about
Noun + preposition: in the fields of, ideas for / of, development of, a solution to, admiration for, the quality of
Adjective + preposition: be famous for, be immersed inbe obsessed with
Prepositional Phrases: in a time of, on one occasion, of all time, in later life, in recognitions of
Activities: Exercises 6 & 7 p. 119; worksheet
- Unreal Past (Grammar p. 125)
Wish / if only + past simple (present reference) / + past perfect (past reference)
example: I wish I had studied more.
It's high time... / It's about time... + past simple: to express something that should be happening now but isn't
example: It's high time you went to bed.
Would rather / Would sooner + infinitive (if the person is the same) / + past simple (if the person is different)
example: My sister would rather stay home than go to school (same person).
People would rahter you came to the party (different person).
What if / Suppose / Supposing + past tenses (to refer to present or future).
example: What if you took the job, would you be happier?
What if / Suppose / Supposing + past perfect (to refer to a past situation).
example: What if you had taken the job, would you be happier?
What if / Suppose / Supposing + present simple (to ask about a situation we think is probable)
example: What if you don't pass your exam?
Activities: Exercices 8 & 9 p. 125; oral activity in pairs
Sunday, May 3
Friday, April 24
Homework - Unit 8
- Worksheet: fronting & cause and effect expressions
- Writing mock (to do at home in 90 minutes)
- Reading & Grammar exam practice
- Revision pack - Units 6 to 10
- Writing mock (to do at home in 90 minutes)
- Reading & Grammar exam practice
- Revision pack - Units 6 to 10
Thursday, April 23
Unit 8. Issues
- Vocabulary: a better future (p. 104)
Useful expressions: it does more harm than good; it's a waste of space; it's overrated; it's been disastrous for humanity; it's underrated; it's indispensable; it's been a force for good; it's a lifesaver.
- Grammar: Reporting verbs (p. 105)
Check summary & worksheet (very useful!)
Activities: ex. 6, p. 105 / Worksheet
- Grammar: Fronting (p. 111)
. Object, verb or adverb are moved to the front of the sentence in order to emphasise what we want to say or to make our point clear.
. Examples:
What I wanted to tell you is that I am going to move to another place.
Why you said that, I can't understand.
Tired as I felt, I did all my homework.
Intelligent though she may seem, she has failed all her exams.
. Fronting phrases:
the trouble is...; the question is...; the fact of the matter is...; the fact remains...
- Vocabulary: cause & effect (p. 112)
Useful expressions: a major source, a cause of, to have its origins in, to have far-reaching implications, to have its roots in, to stem from
Useful expressions: it does more harm than good; it's a waste of space; it's overrated; it's been disastrous for humanity; it's underrated; it's indispensable; it's been a force for good; it's a lifesaver.
- Grammar: Reporting verbs (p. 105)
Check summary & worksheet (very useful!)
Activities: ex. 6, p. 105 / Worksheet
- Grammar: Fronting (p. 111)
. Object, verb or adverb are moved to the front of the sentence in order to emphasise what we want to say or to make our point clear.
. Examples:
What I wanted to tell you is that I am going to move to another place.
Why you said that, I can't understand.
Tired as I felt, I did all my homework.
Intelligent though she may seem, she has failed all her exams.
. Fronting phrases:
the trouble is...; the question is...; the fact of the matter is...; the fact remains...
- Vocabulary: cause & effect (p. 112)
Useful expressions: a major source, a cause of, to have its origins in, to have far-reaching implications, to have its roots in, to stem from
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