There are always false friends around you, so don't trust them. For example, what does "We will resume our classes after the fire drill" mean?
Check the meaning of these two false friends at the bottom of this post.
School fire drills...
Here are some articles for you to read about the issue:
Two-thirds of English schools found to have 'poor' fire protections (The Guardian)
Fire-hit Harrington Junior School to be rebuilt on site (BBC News)
Here are some activities for you to do:
- Learn 10 easy English words about BABY EQUIPMENT
(BBC Learning English)
Listening exercise for you to do: What can you find in Little Italy? (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
English in a Minute: Different meanings of PLACE (BBC Learning English)
The English We Speak: Hard at it (BBC Learning English)
Here's my musical hint for today: the version of a traditional American folk song Shenandoah by Bruce Springsteen. It is based on an old story (the story behind , 1 ) you can read about in this article (Other beautiful versions: this one with lyrics , another beautiful one by Peter Hollens , another one by Tom Waits ).
“Shenandoah” History and Performed by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Activities for my students in Bachillerato.....
Getting ready for Bachillerato.....
193. VOCABULARY. Define the following words (or give a synonym) :
1.
Creature 2.
Hell 3.
Hound 4.
Marsh 5.
Moor (geographical feature)
Fill in the gaps using CREEP, FAINT, HUNT, MARK, SINK (be careful because sometimes you need to change the form of a word) :
1. 'If animals or men go into the marsh, they will __________ into it and die.'
2. 'The people say it's the Hound of the Baskervilles, which is calling for something to _________ and kill.'
3. 'Why had she nearly _________ when I told her about the letter?'
4. 'The fog was ___________ up from the marsh towards the house.'
5. 'She showed us the sticks which she and her husband had put in to _____________ the way.'
194. TENSES. Imagine we are in January and Christmas has just finished, then put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:
1. My parents (not allow)_________________ me to go out with my firends much because I (fail) _____________ English.
2. One day the tape recorder (break down) ________________ when I (listen) _______________ to the tape of the Hound of the Baskervilles.
3. My father (get) __________ really furious and (not believe) ______________ me, so he asked
me: 'What (do)________ you ____________________ with my tape recorder?'
4. I answered I (listen) ____________________ first to the tape of my English book and then to the tape of the Hound of the Baskervilles.
5. He was quite happy to hear that. Can you imagine what the Three Kings (bring) ____________________ me? A new tape recorder!!!
195. Insert the second sentences into the first ones by means of RELATIVE CLAUSES:
1. The student is from China. He sits next to me._______________________________________
2. Last Christmas we saw The Flintstones. It was on TVE1.
______________________________________________________________________________
3. The music was good. We listened to it last night._____________________________________
4. TVE2 is not a very popular television channel. I love its documentary films.
______________________________________________________________________________
5. That is the restaurant. I will meet you there on Friday at 9 p.m.
______________________________________________________________________________
196. Write appropriate questions for the following answers:
1. __________________________________________________? John must get up early.
2. __________________________________________________ ? Alice loves Eric.
3. _________________________________________ ? My brother goes shopping twice a week.
4. ___________________________________________ ? Bruce smoked 40 cigarettes yesterday.
5. ____________________________________________ ? We spent the day on the river.
6. ________________________________________ ? Arthur's father examined Bruce.
7. ________________________________________ ? The Spice Girls are from Great Britain.
8. ________________________________________ ? I have lunch at three o'clock.
197. Change the following sentences into the PASSIVE VOICE
1. She has been writing a letter. __________________________________________
2. Santa Claus brought many presents for Albert jr. and he only gave coal to his father.
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Who wrote Hamlet? _______________________________________________
4. Nobody saw the murderer, so the authorities are offering a reward for any clues.
______________________________________________________________________________
5. We grow a lot of oranges in Spain. ______________________________________________
198. Translate the following sentences into English:
1. Debo arreglar mi coche, ¿conoces un buen taller para llevarlo?_________________
2. ¿Quieres que llame a mi hermano, que trabaja en el taller que está en frente de la iglesia?___
3. ¿Cómo crees que es la vida de una monja? Quizás un poco aburrida, pero interesante también.
4. Ellos finalmente entendieron lo que su padre había querido decir.________
5. "Creo que al bebé le gusta mucho aprender inglés porque está muy interesado en buscar palabras en tu nuevo diccionario", le dijo la madre al padre.
English with Lucy telling how REPORTED SPEECH works.
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Resume: To begin or take up again after interruption: resumed our dinner.
Drill: performance of a training exercise
Fire drills are necessary in our daily life. Nobody knows when a fire can happen and you have to know how to react. At schools and high schools, simulations are practiced, because if you get to burn you have to know how and where to go, what to do and where to go. In countries like China or Japan teachers prepare the kids for tsunamis, fire drills, earthquake. In my high school last week we practise a fire drill. Wen the alarm sound we close the windows and off the electrodomestics, after we downn stairs slowy and went to the playground.
ResponderEliminarCarolina Prieto López 2ºB
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ResponderEliminarCharles Chaplin was a British actor, comedian, composer, producer, screenwriter,director, writer and editor. He was born in London on 16th April,1889. He got married in 1941 and had eight children.
ResponderEliminarHe gained great popularity in silent films.Cinema became very popular thanks to the multiple films he made with his character Charlot. He is considered a symbol of humor and silent cinema. Towards the end of the First World War he was one of the most recognized men in the world of cinema.
Chaplin died on 25th December,1977.
Fire drills are very important in case there is a fire. In a fire drill, first an alarm sounds three times and then you have to leave the classroom in order towards the playground.
ResponderEliminarOn the one hand this is fine to practise in case there is a really fire and you can miss class if you don't like it, in the playground you can talk to people from the other classes
On the other hand if you like that class or you are learning a difficult topic when you lose class, you may not learn it, moreover, if you are taking and exam you may not have time
To conclude, fire drills are done nowadays all over the world and schools must do them when classes start
Gemma García 3ºA (corregido)
Nobody knows when a fire can happen and you have to know how to react. At primary schools and secondary schools, simulations are practiced, because if you are in an earthquake or a fire or a tsunami you have to know how and where to go, what to do and where to go. In countries like China or Tailandia teachers prepare the kids for tsunamis, fire drills, earthquake. In my high school last week we practise a fire drill. Wen the alarm sound the teacher Juanjo said that we must close the windows and off the electrodomestics, Pablo , our "Delegado de clase" He numbered us one by one so that we would go slowly to our safe area and there we were 30 minutes until break- lunch , it was very boring to wait there standing.
ResponderEliminarIn the summer I went to visit Stockholm with my uncles.In those days we went to visit many streets and things in the city.We ate and learned about many typical things there.
ResponderEliminarWe went five days and we had a great time. I would go again because there were many interesting things and learned a lot about the city.
Carla Vigo alabarces 2ºB
My house is too small for my family.We are such a big family:my parents, my brother and my sister, my grandparents and I. There is not enough space for all the people. And the bedrooms are so small that it's impossible to have all things in my wardrobe. My parents are thinking about moving into a bigger house where is enough space and enough rooms for all the family.
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The tiger is bigger than the mouse but de mouse is bigger than the ant.
ResponderEliminarThe elephant is the largest in the world.
Mi house is the largest in the town.
The lion is the most beautiful animal in the jungle.
Carla Vigo Alabarces 2ºB
In July, I will go to Berlin with my uncles, I hope to have a great time with them. We will go to visit the city, eat typical things from there and learn about its history. I really want to go, I have a great time with my uncles.
ResponderEliminarCarla Vigo Alabarces 2ºB
WRITING 04
ResponderEliminarCameron Boyce
Cameron Boyce was an American actor.
He was born in Los Angeles, USA, on 28th May, 1999. When Cameron Boyce was 9,he became a very famous Disney Channel actor. He met his girlfriend Doce Cameron while filming the Descendants movie, buthe died in 2019. In 2008, Cameron Boyce decides to became an actor. First , Her best-known roles were in the Disney Channel series Jessie. Next, I strarted recording descendants. In 2019 recorded a Mrs Fletcher. He continued recording, but then detectes epilepsy. Unfortunately, he died on July 6, 2019 at the age of 20 years to epilepsy.
CLAUDIA RAMÓN UTRABO 2B
WRITING 05
ResponderEliminarA: Can you recommend a film for me to see?
B: I like romantic film “My fault” is very interesting.
A: Oh, no, I prefer Adventure films. I think romantic films are too bored.
B: OK What’s it about?
A: It’s about two steo brothers
B: Who are the main characters?
Noah and Nick
A: I think it’s so fantastic film!
B: Sure, but I prefer another one
A: Oh sorry. I think this film is enough interesting.
CLAUDIA RAMÓN UTRABO 2B
Hi, my name is Raul and today I'm talking about my cat.My father found a cat on the street one day and gave it food every day until it came into my house one day and it didn't want to leave. Now we love it very much and we don't let it leave our house.
ResponderEliminarHer name is Butterfly and she is 4 years old but she eats a lot and does nothing.
ResponderEliminarMaria: Hi Raul! How's it going?
Raul: Hey Maria! I'm good. Went hiking in Granada last week.
Maria: Nice! How was it?
Raul: Amazing. Sierra Nevada, pine forests, breathtaking views.
Maria: Sounds fantastic! Which trail?
Raul: Los Cahorros in Monachil. Hanging bridges, narrow gorges.
Maria: I've never hiked in Granada. I should try it.
Raul: Absolutely! Let me know if you plan to. We could hike together next time!
Maria: Sounds like a plan. Thanks for sharing, Raul!
ResponderEliminarIn summary, technology is essential but risky for children and teens on social media. Some individuals can behave harmfully, leading to issues like identity theft and bullying, impacting the mental health of insecure teens. Parents often give phones to kids too early without supervision, posing risks. Despite dangers, phones offer benefits like exercise and communication. In conclusion, parents should delay phone access for kids, encourage outdoor play, and teens need to be cautious on social media.
When we metion “We will resume our classes at the end of the drill, it signifies that after the completion of the practice or drill, our usual classes will recommence. The temporary suspension of classes is part of the drill, and once it concludes, regular classes will return to their normal schedule. This procedure is of utmost significance as it ensures that each individual is well prepared handle emergency situations such as earthquakes, fires, or similar incidents. The drill serves as a crucial mechanism for students and school personnel to effectively respond to any unforeseen contigencies that may arise.
ResponderEliminarClaudia Ramón Utrabo 2B