Sad Christmas

Can we all say that Christmas is always a time for happiness and joy? Actually, this year is rather Sad Christmas with all the consequences of the fast floods in Valencia or Letur in Albacete, with all those people without homes, vehicles... without anything, but mud.

 

In addition we have conflicts and wars everywhere. There are close friends or relatives who are no longer with us. Shouldn't we perhaps stop for a minute and think about all this instead of only having selfish dreams?

 

My little contribution is to help my students to make an effort in order to achieve their dreams and goals in life, become happy and try to change this world, this state of things and work for better living conditions for everyone.

 

Learn about the topic: Christmas  

 

 Here's my two musical hints for today: Pipes of Peace by Paul McCartney (lyrics) and Somewhere over the Rainbow by Ray Charles (lyrics).

 

 

 

 

Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam).....

 

Modals rephrasing

 

SIMPLE MODALS I ⭐ 

1.   It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year. (could) 

2.   I’m thinking about taking Spanish lessons. (may) 

3.   I’m sure they’ll be home by now. (must) 

4.   James definitely isn’t eighteen yet! (can’t) 

5.   It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow. (might) 

6.   I'm sure she's at home. (must) 

7.   I know that isn't Janet-She's in America. (can’t) 

8.   I'm sure she thinks I'm stupid. (must) 

9.   I bet I look silly in this coat. (must) 

10.  They're always buying new cars. I'm certain they have a lot of money. (must) 

11.  I'm sure he's not a teacher. He's too well dressed. (can’t) 

12.  You're an architect? I'm sure that's an interesting job. (must) 

13.  I'm sure you're not serious. I know you're joking. (must) 

14.  I'm sure he's got another woman. He keeps coming home late. (must) 

15.  This water is possibly dangerous. (could) 

16.  Politics is sometimes really boring. (can)

 

 

Solution to the exercises in the previous post

 

 

Rephrasing

11. He tried to speak in English.    12.  Where did you spend your holidays?

13. This is the man whose job is very dangerous.    14. I’ve had my television repaired (by the engineer)

15. She stopped going to French lessons.   16. I wish I hadn’t hit the dog on the head.

17. You are better at English than me.    18. Who knew where the thief was hidden?

19. Unless your friend comes before ten, he will miss the train.

20. As it was raining, the children stayed at home.

Here are some activities for you to do:

• Real Easy English:   Talking about HEALTH  (BBC Learning English)
  

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  Conditionals with Georgie: Mixed Conditionals 2  (BBC Learning English)

• Business jargon: Jargon about ideas  (BBC Learning English)

• A listening exercise for you to do:   Having acne  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

   

   

 

 

Quizz: Fill the gap (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"

Learn English with English podcast for learning English  Talk about daily routine

 

 

Would it have been possible if it hadn't been Nadal?

 Rafael Nadal the movie   

We are almost done, here's the final sprint...