Christmas homeworks ... ho ho ho!!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (by Charles Dickens)

VIDEO



-PREFACE

I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it.

Their faithful Friend and Servant,

C. D.

December, 1843.

AUDIO




-STAVE 1: Marley's Ghost

-STAVE 2: The First of the Three Spirits

-STAVE 3: The Second of the Three Spirits

-STAVE 4: The Last of the Spirits

-STAVE 5: The End of It

Listening better

Listening is a very important skill both professionally and in personal life, but most people are not too good at it.


Here are some tips to help you listen to other people better.

Ten Tips To Become A Better Listener

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Thanksgiving Day

Answer the following questions about this video:

>How were the guys who fled from England called? and the ship where they sailed?
>When and why did it happen?
>What is the name of the first place they arrived in?
>Which troubles did they go through in America?
>Who helped them?
>How was and is it still celebrated?

Thanksgiving History Lesson

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Pump it!

Find some tricks you need to take into account when writing a composition:

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month

Read the questions below and try to find the answers in this video:

>How's this day called in UK? and in USA?
>What happened that day?
>Which king set this day in memory to those who died?
>What is the name of the main battlefield?
>Which symbol stands for this important day in the calendar?

Learn About Remembrance Day

2 minutes
          silence
                  are usually kept
                                     to show respect
                                                          for those who died ...

... take yours if you like!

Are we human or are we dancer?

What's the meaning under cover in this title? Does it say anything to you? ...

Watch this video of the latest hit of the art-rock band `The Killers´ and find out.



You have worked on terms like `freedom´ and `slavery´ in Citizenship class these days ... how are they related to the following phrases in the song lyrics?

> Cut the cord
> Looking for the answer
> You've gotta let me go
> Will your system be alright ...?
> ... no message we're receiving ...
> ... is your heart still beating ...

Do you care how you look like?

This is kind of a project! It's called a Scavenger or Treasure Hunt and it will help you to build up your vocabulary about descriptions. Besides, you are asked to learn about some past and present subculture movements round the world. You will need to make an extra effort and work out solutions to people's strong opinions about appearances. This is due on Mon, 30th november.

Click on the link bellow, read carefully and follow the instructions:

THE RIGHT IMAGE

Bonfire Night

Watch and pay attention to every detail in this video.

Answer the following questions:

>Who was Guy Fawkes?
>Which year did he try his plot?
>Which historical reasons are behind?
>How did he end up?
>List some of the words you have learned in this video and add them up to your vocab booklet.

Terrifying stories

1. Listen carefully to the thrilling stories happened in Cardiff Royal Infirmary:

Spooky tales from a hospital's past

Answer the following questions:

    >What did he see when, after feeling something was behind, he turned?

    >Why does Gareth say not to be scared?

    >Who is the lady of the portrait hanging on the walls at the hospital?

    >How has the hospital ended up?

2. Read the questions below, then watch another frightening video about evil spirits:

    >What is the name of the girl?

    >Who is she with?

    >What is the voice who is calling her, male or female?

    >What does she start doing?

    >What does she see at the end of the clip?

Haunting of summerwind

Ok, after so many thrilling tales you probably feel like partying on All Hallows day. Pick a costume out of the picture and give the teacher its description in writing.

Alternatively, you can choose to write about a spooky folktale from your town or village.

Both writing pieces should have, at least, 60 words and are due on Mon, 26th october.

Have a nice, scary weekend!!

Haunted History of Halloween

Click on the heading above to see a video and discover how Celtic people in Ireland played an important role on what is this modern (and traditionally considered American) holiday.

Then, follow the instructions to carve your own Jack O'Lantern.

Use your brains!

Do you know what the term analogy is?

It has to do with relationships among words that your mind builds for reasons unknown. Try out this set!

Swap cards

Follow the thumb to make compound words.

Making a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (7 Steps)

Making a sandwich can be easy but ... what happens if it's made of butter and jelly? You DO tell me!

So what!

I know it's Friday and you're feeling a bit down after the whole week, I hope Pink could boost your spirits up and help you to start the end of the week the best way...

Find the lyrics on the right hand side of the screen.


Have a nice weekend!!

Aliens attack!

Don't run out of fuel before your work is done. Drive your spaceship to complete the sentences in the correct order.

Good luck!

Playing to win

Are you a natural winner?
You could show it off by testing your memory ... Read the text and try to memorise as much as you can. Then we will take out a 25% of the words of the text. If you feel confident try taking 50% of the words out and see what happens ...

This is only for the bravest! By the way, click on here and watch the most popular scene in another Braveheart like you.

Describing appearance

These are some of the words we are going to study in unit 1.
Click on the title and enjoy these crosswords!

Present Tense Contrast

The simple present tense is often confused with the present continuous tense. This page will explain when to use each one.