revision for the test

 Signal words

Present Perfect	Simple Past
just, yet, never, already, ever, so far, up to now, recently, since, for	yesterday, last week, a month ago, in 2002

Connectors: and, but because.
http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=1791#a

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-22268.php

Connectors: although, though, also, so
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-28036.php

and, but, too
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-11761.php

various: and, nor, or, but, so, yet ...
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-23047.php

Reported speech:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/reported-speech/exercises?


Vocabulary:

Marianne decided to go to the Department Store to buy a new pair of jeans. 
Complete the dialogue between her and the shop assistant.

Shop assistant: Hello. Can I help you?

Marianne: Yes, I’m looking for a sweater.

Shop assistant:___________________________________________________

Marianne: I would like a blue one, in size 8, please.

Shop assistant: ______________________________________________

Marianne: Can I try it on?

... a little later...

Shop assistant: ___________________________________________

Marianne: It fits me quite well. I think I will take it. How much is it?

Shop assistant: _____________________________________________

Marianne: Here you are. 20 €. Bye.

Shop assistant: _______________________________________

Don´t forget to visit the conditional sentences section  in this blog (18th April)  :)))))
Have a good study time!!!!

Price tag

Do you think money can buy happiness?

Cláudio: Sure. For me happiness means the internet. Without money my mum couldn't pay to have it. And I wouldn't be happy...
Teacher's suggestion: Why don't you choose a hobby which requires no money?


Lara: Yes, because with money I can buy books. They make me happy.
Teacher's suggestion: You can always borrow books from libraries, friends...

Other opinions ( :(  Sorry I can't remember who): Only as far material things are concerned, not emotions, not "friendship happiness" ...

Virtual shopping in the UK!

Technological Progress

You are going to watch a video about a new trend in shopping. This new trend was launched by a company called Tesco. People can now shop from virtual stores. 

First read the following exercise. Next, watch and listen carefully, then circle the correct answer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JItU05mjCk

1.       People are using their………………………………

a)      Ipods.

b)      tablets.

c)       smartphones.

2.       The idea came from…

a)      customers.

b)      the world wide web.

c)       airport staff.

3.       You can order* ……………… before you go on holiday and have it delivered when you come back.

a)      a gift

b)      food

c)       a new computer

4.       While they are waiting for their transport, people…

a)      have a cup of tea.

b)      shop for groceries.

c)       have a good time taking photographs.

5.       Virtual boards can be found at….

a)      airports, subways and train stations.

b)      airports, subways and in the streets.

c)       airports, subways and bus stops.

6.       People think it’s a good idea because …..

a)      they save time.

b)      they are lazy.

c)       it’s cheaper.

7.       They have access to   …………………   products.

a)      80.000

b)      20.000

c)       80

8.       ………………………… is the first country to launch this technology.

a)      The UK …

b)      South Korea…..

c)       The USA …..

9.       There are …………………………………….. using this technology.

a)      few people

b)      a lot of people

c)       more and more people

10.   Tesco company aims at making busy people´s lives…

a)      easier.

b)      lazier.

c)       funnier.

Seagull caught in plastic bag

Are you a friend of the environment?

Do you stick to your principles when you go shopping?

What is the title of the film?

Who are the characters?

What is the message in it?

"Ten ways.... " Which are the other nine?

Green ideas: ...

Protect the Earth!

Here is a link you may visit and do the activities. Have fun!

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/reading-earth-day.php

Song Time!!!! Music to celebrate Earth Day...

Tomorrow  we celebrate Earth Day

So I leave you this beautiful song by Nightwish, it speaks of a sleeping sun, and oceans, and night and day ...

simply beautiful....

 I'm glad we are on this Planet, with Mother Nature and Music!!!!!

Conditional structures I and II

The link we studied in class:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences/type-1/exercises

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences/type-1/exercises?02

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences/type-2/exercises

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences/type-2/exercises?02

Now test yourself:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests/conditional-sentences-2