domingo, 2 de junio de 2013
4.8 City life- Country life
There are many positive things about living in the city. Firstly the convenient public transportation makes getting around easier. In addition there is a large variety of entertainment. However there are still many drawbacks to city life, like pollution. All in all, each person must decide where he or she prefers to live.
4.7 sightseeing
Coco´s is the café where we often have coffe.
This is the restaurant in which my parents met.
New York is which I grew up.
Here is the gallery in which my brother works.
The Tate Modern in an art gallery where you can see a lot of paintings.
This is the restaurant in which my parents met.
New York is which I grew up.
Here is the gallery in which my brother works.
The Tate Modern in an art gallery where you can see a lot of paintings.
4.6 Would you dare do that?
1) You haven´t to do them.
2) You should do them.
3) you can do them tomorrow.
4) You must do the homework.
5) You mustn´t go out.
6) you could do.
7) May I need.
2) You should do them.
3) you can do them tomorrow.
4) You must do the homework.
5) You mustn´t go out.
6) you could do.
7) May I need.
4.5 Money and teenagers
Use the completed phrases in sentences of your own.
1. Part-time job.
2. Save up to buy.
3. Contribute towards.
4. Digital camera.
5. Cover expenses.
6. Cut down on my spending
1. Part-time job.
2. Save up to buy.
3. Contribute towards.
4. Digital camera.
5. Cover expenses.
6. Cut down on my spending
4.4 Favorites
Put the adjectives in the correct order.
1) A old, blue and Italian scarf.
2) A small, square and black box.
3) A expensive, oval and gold photo frame.
4) A beatiful, modern and silk shirt.
5) A old-fashioned, pink and linen skirt.
1) A old, blue and Italian scarf.
2) A small, square and black box.
3) A expensive, oval and gold photo frame.
4) A beatiful, modern and silk shirt.
5) A old-fashioned, pink and linen skirt.
Bake
is the culinary operation that uses heat to a food is richer, palatable and digestible, by promoting their conservation.
4.3 In style
1. My mom, who is a teacher, can´t drive.
2. The house which we live un is very cozy.
3. My best friend, who is older than me, is a great dancer.
4. Matt, whose dad is a doctor, sings very well.
5. The girl, who is sitting over there, is my best friend.
2. The house which we live un is very cozy.
3. My best friend, who is older than me, is a great dancer.
4. Matt, whose dad is a doctor, sings very well.
5. The girl, who is sitting over there, is my best friend.
sábado, 4 de mayo de 2013
4.2 CHARACTERS.
STRIKING: Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind.
LENS: A ground or molded piece of glass, plastic, or other transparent material with opposite surfaces either or both of which are curved, by means of which light rays are refracted so that they converge or diverge to form an image.
DEMOLISH: To tear down completely; raze.
APPROACH: To come near or nearer, as in space or time: Spring approaches.
b) Read the text and complete the setences.
1. In 1984, the young girl lived in Aghanistan.
2. Her parents die.
3. She waas from Afghanistan.
4. They found her in a village.
5. McCurry met her again in Pakistan,
6. Her village doesn´t have school or clinic.
LENS: A ground or molded piece of glass, plastic, or other transparent material with opposite surfaces either or both of which are curved, by means of which light rays are refracted so that they converge or diverge to form an image.
DEMOLISH: To tear down completely; raze.
APPROACH: To come near or nearer, as in space or time: Spring approaches.
b) Read the text and complete the setences.
1. In 1984, the young girl lived in Aghanistan.
2. Her parents die.
3. She waas from Afghanistan.
4. They found her in a village.
5. McCurry met her again in Pakistan,
6. Her village doesn´t have school or clinic.
4.1 Famous Faces.
GAZING: To look steadily, intently, and with fixed attention.
CARPET: A thick heavy covering for a floor, usually made of woven wool or synthetic fibers; a rug.
PRESSURE: The act of pressing. The condition of being pressed.
SHOOTING: To hit, wound, or kill with a missile fired from a weapon.
SCHEDULE: A list of times of departures and arrivals; a timetable: a bus schedule; a schedule of guided tours.
Choose the correct preposition.
1. What do you know of/about Miley Cyrus?
2. He has a simple life full of/from happiness.
3. He´s in/on trouble to/with his teachers.
4. She´s so successful, she has the world on/at her feet.
5. He suffers of/from exhaustion.
CARPET: A thick heavy covering for a floor, usually made of woven wool or synthetic fibers; a rug.
PRESSURE: The act of pressing. The condition of being pressed.
SHOOTING: To hit, wound, or kill with a missile fired from a weapon.
SCHEDULE: A list of times of departures and arrivals; a timetable: a bus schedule; a schedule of guided tours.
Choose the correct preposition.
1. What do you know of/about Miley Cyrus?
2. He has a simple life full of/from happiness.
3. He´s in/on trouble to/with his teachers.
4. She´s so successful, she has the world on/at her feet.
5. He suffers of/from exhaustion.
3.8 Seen anything good?
SKILLED: Having or showing skill; expert. See Synonyms at proficient.
SECRET: Dependably discreet.
FUGITIVE: Running away or fleeing, as from the law.
PRISON: A place for the confinement of persons in lawful detention, especially persons convicted of crimes.
PLANT: A building or group of buildings for the manufacture of a product; a factory.
b) Fill in: plot, cast, script, end, effects.
1. The script she write is dull/clever/exciting. It is about a poor Irish family moving to the USA.
2.The cast is excellent/weak/awful including some Oscar Award winning actors.
3. The story has a tragic/dramatic/suprising end.
4. The book has a(n) (absolutely) thrilling/(rather) boring/slow plot with and unexpected twist.
5. The special effect were amazing/great/terrible.
SECRET: Dependably discreet.
PRISON: A place for the confinement of persons in lawful detention, especially persons convicted of crimes.
PLANT: A building or group of buildings for the manufacture of a product; a factory.
b) Fill in: plot, cast, script, end, effects.
1. The script she write is dull/clever/exciting. It is about a poor Irish family moving to the USA.
2.The cast is excellent/weak/awful including some Oscar Award winning actors.
3. The story has a tragic/dramatic/suprising end.
4. The book has a(n) (absolutely) thrilling/(rather) boring/slow plot with and unexpected twist.
5. The special effect were amazing/great/terrible.
Thriller
Is a broad genre of literature, film, and television programming that uses suspense, tension and excitement as the main elements.
3.7 Wish you were here!
1. We regret to inform visitors that the museum closes in 10 minutes.
2. I regret to not try the local food when I was in Korea.
3. London was great, but it didn´t stop to raining the whole time we were there!
4. Let´s stop to grab a bite to eat before we do any more sightseeing. I´m really hungry.
5. Remember to call us when you land.
6. I don´t remember to visit the temple.
7. Oh no! I forgot to pack my camera!
8. I´ll never forget swiming with dolphins in the Caribbean.
9. Shall we try to catch the 7:18 a.m. bus? If we leave now, we might just make it.
10. The guidebook says we should try to bargain with vendors at street markets.
2. I regret to not try the local food when I was in Korea.
3. London was great, but it didn´t stop to raining the whole time we were there!
4. Let´s stop to grab a bite to eat before we do any more sightseeing. I´m really hungry.
5. Remember to call us when you land.
6. I don´t remember to visit the temple.
7. Oh no! I forgot to pack my camera!
8. I´ll never forget swiming with dolphins in the Caribbean.
9. Shall we try to catch the 7:18 a.m. bus? If we leave now, we might just make it.
10. The guidebook says we should try to bargain with vendors at street markets.
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sights
A monument is any work, preferably architectural, with some artistic, historical or social for the group which was erected
martes, 30 de abril de 2013
3.6 Music Forever.
WARN: To give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable: They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger.
DEAF: Partially or wholly lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing; unable to hear.
DAMAGE: To cause damage to; injure or harm; reduce the value or usefulness of: He damaged the saw on a nail.
EARDRUM: A membrane in the ear canal between the external ear and the middle ear; tympanic membrane.
LOWER: To cause to descend; let or put down.
c) Use words fron the Cherck these words box to complete the setences.
1. Most teenagers store music on their MP3 players.
2. Nobody knew just how much MP3 would change the way we listen to music.
3 Many young people don´t know that listening to their MP3 too much can damage their hearing.
4. Scientists warn that MP3 player users might hit the eardrum if they listen to music for too long at a high volume.
5. The best advice is to listen to music at a lower volume.
DEAF: Partially or wholly lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing; unable to hear.
DAMAGE: To cause damage to; injure or harm; reduce the value or usefulness of: He damaged the saw on a nail.
EARDRUM: A membrane in the ear canal between the external ear and the middle ear; tympanic membrane.
LOWER: To cause to descend; let or put down.
c) Use words fron the Cherck these words box to complete the setences.
1. Most teenagers store music on their MP3 players.
2. Nobody knew just how much MP3 would change the way we listen to music.
3 Many young people don´t know that listening to their MP3 too much can damage their hearing.
4. Scientists warn that MP3 player users might hit the eardrum if they listen to music for too long at a high volume.
5. The best advice is to listen to music at a lower volume.
3.5 Buildings
BIZARRE: Markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character and often involving incongruous or unexpectedelements; outrageously or whimsically strange; odd: bizarre clothing; bizarre behavior. Synonyms: weird,freakish, grotesque; fantastic; unusual, strange, odd.
CROOKED: Not straight; bending; curved: a crooked path.
GIANT: (in folklore) a being with human form but superhuman size, strength, etc.
BOOKCASE: A set of shelves for books.
c) Underline the correct word.
1. My house is much/very bigger than yours.
2. That is a much/very unusual hotel.
3. Staying at the hotel was much/very better than staying at the old cabin.
4. The apartments in this area are much/very more expensive than those downtown.
GIANT: (in folklore) a being with human form but superhuman size, strength, etc.
BOOKCASE: A set of shelves for books.
c) Underline the correct word.
1. My house is much/very bigger than yours.
2. That is a much/very unusual hotel.
3. Staying at the hotel was much/very better than staying at the old cabin.
4. The apartments in this area are much/very more expensive than those downtown.
3.4 Food Art.
EDIBLE: Fit to be eaten as food; eatable; esculent.
CARVE: To cut (a solid material) so as to form something: to carve a piece of pine.
SCULPTURE: The art of carving, modeling, welding, or otherwise producing figurative or abstract works of art inthree dimensions, as in relief, intaglio, or in the round.
MELT: To become liquefied by warmth or heat, as ice, snow, butter, or metal.
SENSE: Any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceivestimuli originating from outside or inside the body.
b) Read the text and mark the statements T(true), F(false), or DS(doesn´t say).
1. Jim Victor only carves sculptures from butter and chocolate. F
2. He thinks butter is easy to worl with. F
3. He travels all over America to create his sculptures. T
4. He uses food he finds in festivals. DS
5. He often makes models of famous people from vegetables. DS
6. He takes his work very seriously. T
7. Jim makes a living from these sculptures. DS
CARVE: To cut (a solid material) so as to form something: to carve a piece of pine.
SCULPTURE: The art of carving, modeling, welding, or otherwise producing figurative or abstract works of art inthree dimensions, as in relief, intaglio, or in the round.
SENSE: Any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceivestimuli originating from outside or inside the body.
b) Read the text and mark the statements T(true), F(false), or DS(doesn´t say).
1. Jim Victor only carves sculptures from butter and chocolate. F
2. He thinks butter is easy to worl with. F
3. He travels all over America to create his sculptures. T
4. He uses food he finds in festivals. DS
5. He often makes models of famous people from vegetables. DS
6. He takes his work very seriously. T
7. Jim makes a living from these sculptures. DS
domingo, 28 de abril de 2013
3.3 Larger-than-life characters.
FICTION: The class of literature comprising works of imaginative narration, especially in prose form. works of this class, as novels or short stories: detective fiction.
SUGGEST: To mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
MASTERMIND: A person who originates or is primarily responsible for the execution of a particular idea, project, orthe like: the masterminds of company policy.
DWARF: A person of abnormally small stature owing to a pathological condition, especially one suffering fromcretinism or some other disease that produces disproportion or deformation of features and limbs.
GREMLIN: A mischievous invisible being, said by airplane pilots in World War II to cause engine trouble and mechanical difficulties.
BATTLE: A hostile encounter or engagement between opposing military forces: the battle of Waterloo.
LOYAL: Faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
Use words from the Check these words words box in the correct form to complete the setences.
1. I suggest reading The Chronicles of Narnia.
2. Harry Potter books hold records for the fastest-selling books in history.
3. Sherlock Holmes is a(n) incredibly intelligent person who can solve any complex mystery.
4. Would you like to have criminal mastermind like a mythical god?
5. Artemis Fowl II doesn´t help the police, he´s a criminal mastermind.
6. Heroes are usually brave and face danger without fear.
7. Harry Potter has loyal friends who help in difficult situations.
SUGGEST: To mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
BATTLE: A hostile encounter or engagement between opposing military forces: the battle of Waterloo.
LOYAL: Faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
Use words from the Check these words words box in the correct form to complete the setences.
1. I suggest reading The Chronicles of Narnia.
2. Harry Potter books hold records for the fastest-selling books in history.
3. Sherlock Holmes is a(n) incredibly intelligent person who can solve any complex mystery.
4. Would you like to have criminal mastermind like a mythical god?
5. Artemis Fowl II doesn´t help the police, he´s a criminal mastermind.
6. Heroes are usually brave and face danger without fear.
7. Harry Potter has loyal friends who help in difficult situations.
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