The power is in our hands no matter how small they are, as it is in the wings of Monarch butterflies!!! They can even affect our climate conditions!! Would you believe it?
Why Are Monarch Butterflies Important (Friends of the Earth)
Monarch Butterflies and Climate Change (World Wildlife)
Millions of monarch butterflies have gone missing, and there is one thing humans can do to help (BBC News)
Specieswatch: monarch butterfly needs urgent protection (The Guardian)
And after having read some articles about these amazing butterflies, here's a documentary about Monarch butterfly migration...
Here are some activities for you to do:
- News Review: GEORGIA: 'Foreign agent' law (BBC Learning English)
Real Easy English: Talking about friends (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Georgie talking about prepositions: Prepositions of MOVEMENT (BBC Learning English)
A listening exercise for you to do: Can you keep a secret? (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Quizz: Complete the expression...
Getting ready for Bachillerato.....
Activities for students in Bachillerato >>>
218. Write suitable questions for these answers (pay attention to the underlined words).
1. ___________________________________________ ? I speak three languages.
2. ___________________________________ ? I'm learning English because I need it for my job.
3. ____________________________________________ ? Tomorrow it will be sunny and warm.
219. Read the situations, and then using the prompts write a CONDITIONAL sentence:
1. (Moya / win / Roland Garros / again / if / he / not / lose / against Agassi)
2. I don't know if we'll have the picnic in the garden. ( If / it / rain, / we / go / inside the garage)
3. ( Arturo / play / in the NBA / if / his talent / be / greater), but unfortunately it is not.
4. Most students haven't studied for the exam. ( Why / not study/ if / you / know / it / be / today?)
220. Fill in the gaps with the comparative forms of superiority or the superlatives of the adjectives given in brackets:
1. Mr Solana said: "The NATO forces had to start bombing Serbia, because the situation in Kosovo was becoming (bad) _____________________________".
2. Milosevic: "For (far) ____________________ details on the NATO air raids, you can ask the Minister of Defence".
3. She is (funny) ____________________ person I've ever met.
4. (polluted) _____________________ our world is, (big) _________________ health problems we have.
Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning:
5. I've got the same age as you. I am .............................................................................
6. It's warmer today than yesterday. It isn't .....................................................................
221. Fill in the gaps with the following words (note that there are too many words) and any other necessary words. Then write one sentence with one of the words left:
for, since, so, such, what, how
1. The exam is _________ long that I don't know if I'll have time to finish.
2. ___________ boring you become when you begin to talk about football and politics.
3. ___________ I was born I have always wanted to become a rock star.
___________________________________________________________
222. Translate the following sentences into English:
1. ¡Ojalá que llueva café y que yo apruebe el inglés!
2. Hay menos ejercicios en este examen que en el anterior.
3. No se nos permite comer chicle en la clase de inglés.
4. Cuanto más tienes, más quieres.
5. Yo que vosotros, repasaría bien el examen otra vez.
6. Eres un poco más joven que yo, pero tu hermana mayor tiene la misma edad que yo.
7. Acabo de recordar que tengo que ir al banco ahora mismo.
8. Se piensa que el año que viene Alberto será el profesor de inglés para 2º Bachillerato. ("You must be joking!", exclaimed all the students)
Answers to the exercises in the previous post
213. TENSES. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
1. are you doing, am writing, am going to play 2. have you known, have known 3. are always having, would you do, were 4. is having his car washed 5. arrived, had already left 6. you to be 7. smoking 8. to work 9. to tell you 10. to seeing 11. do 12. to go 13. watching
14. Shall I drive you home?
214. RELATIVE CLAUSES.
1. FC Barcelona, whose players are mainly Dutch, has won the League this year.
2. He is going to have an operation which could save his life.
3. I recently went back to the town where I was born there.
4. Molvízar is the little village where Mr Ramón comes from.
5. Camacho has called 18 players to play against San Marino, only two of whom weren't in the previous match.
215. PASSIVE VOICE :
1. Are ships still built in in Scotland ?
2. Lunch isn't being cooked, so a pizza will have to be ordered.
3. The air of the tyres should be checked before getting into the car.
4. Oil has recently been discovered near the Falkland Islands.
216. REPORTED SPEECH.
1. Albert told his students to read the whole exam first and not to start writing straight away.
2. She asked him if he wanted to go to her party the following day.
3. He answered her he didn't, but offered to lend her that CD player.
4. We asked her where she had been/gone the previous night and she answered she had just gone to bed early.
217. Rewrite the following sentences .
1. It was difficult to find the way here. 2. I had the feeling that there was someone watching me.
You will have the solutions to this exercise in the next post and for further practice ( Mock exams (1º Bach) ) visit my site!
Our IT teacher has just retired and last Friday we had a farewell party (Teachers, students and rest of staff at our school wish him all the best for the future), so here's my musical hint for today: Nothing's gonna change my love for you by George Benson. Here are the lyrics for you to sing along.
Semi-finals in Rome 2024...
Alexander Zverev vs Alejandro Tabilo Semi-Final Highlights | Rome 2024
Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka Full Highlights Final | Rome 2024
Questions for Given Answers
ResponderEliminarHow many languages do you speak? I speak three languages.
Why are you learning English? I'm learning English because I need it for my job.
What will the weather be like tomorrow? Tomorrow it will be sunny and warm.
Conditional Sentences
Moya would win Roland Garros again if he did not lose against Agassi.
If it rains, we will go inside the garage.
Arturo would play in the NBA if his talent were greater, but unfortunately, it is not.
Why didn't you study if you knew it was today?
Comparative and Superlative Forms
Mr Solana said: "The NATO forces had to start bombing Serbia because the situation in Kosovo was becoming worse."
Milosevic: "For further details on the NATO air raids, you can ask the Minister of Defence."
She is the funniest person I've ever met.
The more polluted our world is, the bigger health problems we have.
Rewrite Sentences
I've got the same age as you. I am the same age as you.
It's warmer today than yesterday. It isn't as cold today as it was yesterday.
Identifying the Type of Action and Correct Future Tense
ResponderEliminar1. **a. Arrangement**
Let’s organize this weekend. I **will call** the Sports Hall and we **will play** on Saturday.
2. **d. Real conditional**
My parents **will buy** me a bicycle if I pass all the subjects in June.
3. **a. Arrangement**
Look at my agenda. We **are doing** an English exam next week.
4. **b. General prediction**
In the future, Marco **will become** a professional football player.
5. **d. Real conditional**
If we finish in time, we **will have** a picnic afterwards.
6. **c. Plan/decision**
We’ve taken a decision. This afternoon we **are going to prepare** everything to do the video sketch in English for Albert.
7. **a. Arrangement**
Real Madrid **are playing** against Liverpool on Wednesday, 14th April, in the Champions League.
8. **b. General prediction**
One day students **will fly** their own helicopter to school instead of walking or taking the bus.
9. **d. Real conditional**
We **will get** our B1 in French in three years’ time if we register at the Official Language School next year.
10. **a. Arrangement**
Students in 2º ESO **are having** a big night party on St John’s night. They are already collecting some wood.
Present Perfect
ResponderEliminar1. **She has not studied (hasn't studied) for the exam.**
2. **Adam and Natalie have lived together for 3 years.**
3. **Where has he gone?**
4. **We have not left (haven't left) yet.**
5. **I have wanted a new car for a long time.**
6. **Has the bus arrived yet?**
7. **They have brought their children with them.**
8. **Have you ever seen a shooting star?**
Climate change is not only affecting some insects like these butterflies. if don’t start taking care of our planet, we will have very serious problems soon
ResponderEliminarCarla Vigo Alabarces 2B
The power is not only in our hands, but it is in us. We have caused climate change, for example, the poles are melting quickly and that must be resolved, or animals are becom extition, every day there are less trees in the world.
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Apple is like the superhero of technology! You know, like Iron Man, but in the world of computers and phones? They have all these super cool gadgets that make your life easier and more fun. Their iPhones are like the Swiss army knife of phones, you can do everything with them! And MacBooks are like the machines of the future, so sleek and fast that they make you feel like you're in a sci-fi movie. Not to mention AirPods, they're like having music in your head without annoying cables! In short, Apple is like the magical genie that makes everything more amazing.
ResponderEliminarClimate change is creating serious challenges for all of us. We're seeing higher sea levels, more intense storms, and ecosystems struggling to survive. These changes are impacting wildlife, our health, and even our economies. It's crucial that we take action now to reduce these effects and safeguard our planet for our children and grandchildren.
ResponderEliminarNature is amazing with all its different parts, like huge mountains and calm seas. Every plant and animal is important. We should take care of it so everyone in the future can enjoy it too. It's our job and a really cool thing to do!
ResponderEliminarCristiano Ronaldo is an incredible football player known for his amazing skills, speed, and goal-scoring ability. He's won multiple awards and broken many records, making him one of the greatest players ever. Beyond soccer, he's a role model for many, showing dedication, hard work, and a passion for the game.
ResponderEliminarHot weather can be both enjoyable and challenging. It's great for beach trips and outdoor activities, but extreme heat can lead to dehydration and heatstroke. Staying cool and hydrated is essential. Wearing light clothing, using fans or air conditioning, and drinking plenty of water help manage the summer heat effectively.
ResponderEliminarThe end of the school year is an exciting time. Students celebrate their achievements and look forward to a well-deserved break. It's a chance to relax, reflect, and prepare for new challenges in the next academic year. Summer adventures await!
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