Some time ago I posted this:
Talking about tourism, all that glitters is not gold.
and it sounded a bit bizarre. Nowadays, nobody can deny that tourism, the way it has become, is a big problem to sort out because it has some negative consequences on the people who live in these places tourists invade at any time of the year.
Here are some articles for you to read and come to a conclusion or think about possible solutions:
Third of people in Spain say local area has too many foreign tourists (The Guardian)
'We are in danger' - Spanish anti-tourism spills into winter season (BBC News)
Protests over mass tourism could spread beyond Spain, says Unesco official (The Guardian)
Spain: Thousands protest for affordable housing (DW)
Here's my musical hint for today: This is the right time by Lisa Stansfield. Here's a version with the lyrics for you to check!
Here are some activities for you to do:
Real Easy English: Talking about FASHION (BBC Learning English)
Learning English from the News: Donald Trump wins US election (BBC Learning English)
English in a Minute: Verbs to use with BUSINESS (BBC Learning English)
A listening exercise for you to do: Learning a new food culture (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam).....
Use of English
A. Complete these sentences with the comparative of superiority or the superlative form of the adjectives given in brackets.
1.Travelling by car is (cheap) _______________________ than by train, but travelling by airplane is even (expensive) ________________________. What is (expensive) __________________ means of transport for you? And (cheap) _________________ ?
2. The exercise was (difficult) _________________ than we expected, but (easy) ___________________ than the one we did in the final exams in June.
3. German cars are (reliable) ________________ cars I have ever driven, but Japanese cars are (fast) ________________ than them.
4. The economic situation is not good. It could be (bad) _____________________, but you can find a (good) ____________________ job if you work abroad.
5. Granada is (far) ________________ from Salobreña than Itrabo.
6. Can you read this text (quietly) _________________ ? There are other people trying to study in the library.
7. Who is (wealthy) ___________________ person in the world? I don’t really know and I don’t really care as I am (concerned) ______________________ about (poor) __________________ people in our society.
9. (crowded) ____________________ beach I’ve been to is the one in Torrenueva.
10. The journey takes (long) ________________ by car than by train.
B. When possible, rewrite the sentences in Exercise A using quantifiers such as: much, a lot, far, a bit, a little, slightly
C. Translate the following sentences into English.
1. Ya no puedo esperar más tiempo.
2. La enfermedad de mi abuelo es mucho más grave de lo que los doctores pensaban.
3. Me temo que el problema es un poco más complicado de resolver de lo que piensa Alberto.
4. Ya no puedo andar más porque estoy cansadísimo.
5. Mi tío es ligeramente mayor que mi tía, aunque parezca mucho más joven.
6. Se está poniendo cada vez más difícil encontrar un trabajo bien pagado.
7. Me puse cada vez más nervioso cuando esperaba mi turno.
8. Cuanto más temprano nos levantemos, más pronto llegaremos a la cima.
9. Cuanto mayor nos hacemos, más sabios somos, como los búhos.
10. Cuanto más mercancías se vendan, más ricos se harán los propietarios de tiendas.
11. Mi hermano mayor me trajo un regalo de Dublín. Es el mismo CD que el tuyo.
12. Había menos gente en la clase que en el pasillo. No había tanta gente en clase como en el pasillo.
13. Mi primo mayor trabaja en el extranjero, lo cual es durísimo para él y su familia.
14. Sevilla es la ciudad española más calurosa que yo conozca.
15. Leer el blog de Alberto es interesantísimo porque hay muchas noticias sobre el mundo.
16. Prefiero The Hound of the Baskervilles a A Foreigner in Britain porque es mucho más emocionante.
D. Comparative of equality (___) & inferiority (....)
1. My father is not (tall) _______________________ as you, so he is (tall) ................................... than you.
2. The house cost .............................. than we paid for our previous one, but not (much) __________________ as they paid for that house by the beach.
3. I’ll be there (fast) _____________________ as I can, probably in ..................... than five minutes.
4. The city centre was not (crowded) _________________ as they had told us.
Quizz: Complete the expression (BBC Learning English)
Weather tracker: ‘Cold drop’ to cause heavy rain in Spain (The Guardian)
Floods in Spain: The impact of DANA explained | REUTERS
Nature Is Speaking – Julia Roberts is Mother Nature | Conservation International (CI)
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Hello, I’m Natalia.
ResponderEliminarNatalia Sevilla 1º ESO B
Tourism brings money and jobs, but it can also cause problems. Too many tourists make places crowded and can raise prices for local people.
ResponderEliminarTourists can change local culture by not respecting traditions. They can also harm nature by leaving litter and making noise.
To fix these issues, we need responsible tourism. This means fewer tourists and respect for local people and the environment. This way, tourism can be beneficial for everyone.
Claudia Ramón Utrabo 3B
Dialogue page 28:
ResponderEliminarA: Hello, how are you?
B: Hello, I'm very well and you?
A: Not bad, but I'm new to the city and would need some recommendations.
B: No problem, I can help you with whatever you need.
A: Thanks! Where is the best place to buy clothes?
B: Let me think, your best option is probably the big shopping center, It is in the city center next to the police station.
A: Are there any good restaurants around here?
B: In this same shopping center you can find several places to eat but my favorite is the Burger King, is next to the cinema.
A: Can you recommend a phone repair shop?
B: I suppose that it is a good store because it has a lot of fame and people go a lot but I have never been.
A: Do you know any good hotels?
B: Well, I suppose there is one that you might like and it also has a very good reputation, it is located at the entrance of the city in front of the hospital.
A: Okay, thank you very much for everything. Bye!
B: Your welcome, bye!
Andrea Romera Noguera 3ºB
Spain is a country that belongs to Europe. It is in the south of Europe and almost all of Spain is on the Iberian Peninsula.
ResponderEliminarIt is surrounded by 3 seas: the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Cantabrian Sea.
Spain has very beautiful places, my favorite place is Granada where I live.
Spain is made up of 17 autonomous communities, which are: Andalusia, Aragon, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla la Mancha, Castilla y Leon, Catalonia, Madrid, Navarra, Valencia, Extremadura, Galicia, the Basque Country, Asturias, La Rioja and Murcia.
Daniela Ramos Sánchez 3B
Today I´m wearning a purple sweate with a blue denim skirt and tight purple tights .I`m wearning short , paded brown fur boots .I`m wearning a medium updo wiht a pink buterfly clip and a half length white leater best .
ResponderEliminarNATALIA SEVILLA RUIZ 1B
My classroom is spacious , on the right we have two separate doors and on the left we have two fairly large windous through which we enter and exit to our break and to class objetive in fronton of everything we have the electric board in fronton pf it is the teachers dresk and behind it there is a chalk board .
ResponderEliminarNATALIA SEVILLA RUIZ 1B
Rafa Nadal's career:
ResponderEliminarRafael Nadal is one of the greatest tennis players in history, known as the "King of Clay" for his dominance on this surface. He was born on June 3, 1986, in Manacor, Spain, and has built a legendary career based on his tenacity, work ethic, and exceptional talent.
Highlights of his career:
Grand Slam Titles:
Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles, including 14 Roland Garros, an unprecedented record that establishes him as the best player on clay.
He has also claimed titles at Wimbledon, the Australian Open, and the US Open, showcasing his versatility on all surfaces.
Olympic Medals:
He won gold in singles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and another gold in doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Davis Cup:
He has been a key figure in Spain's success, helping win the Davis Cup multiple times.
Records and Achievements:
He is one of the few players to achieve the Golden Slam in his career, winning all four Grand Slam titles and the Olympic gold medal.
He holds the record for the most consecutive titles on a single surface (81 wins on clay).
Playing Style:
Nadal is known for his aggressive baseline play, his impressive physicality, and his unbreakable mentality.
Impact Off the Court:
He is admired for his humility, sportsmanship, and philanthropic work through the Rafa Nadal Foundation, which supports underprivileged children and young people.
Nadal is not just a tennis icon but an example of perseverance and competitive spirit, inspiring millions of people around the world.
Francisco Miguel González 1ºB
Where is Steffi Graf from? She's from Germany.
ResponderEliminarHow old is Steffi Graf? She is 55 years old.
Wich is Steffi Graf favourite sport? She's favourite sport is tennis.
How tall is Steffi Graf? She measures 1'75 m.
Francisco Miguel González 1ºB