Still time..., but with the right attitude

 

 

As I have already told you, and due to certain circumstances, our final (and definitive) term already started last week. Anyhow, there is still time to achieve our goals but if we work with the right attitude (the can-do attitude).

 

The English We Speak: Can-do attitude (BBC Learning English)

 

You may say this is just a dream or a fairy tale, but I can give you the example of one of my students in 1º ESO, who had done nothing during the school year so far. We decided to move it to another group and here's a new student full of energy and willing to learn and to achieve goals. In German they say: "Können ist Wollen" (you can if you wish it).

 

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Quizz: Grammar challenge (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

 Here's my musical hint for today:  Yes we can (remastered version) by the Pointer Sisters. And now here are the lyrics for you to sing along.

 

 

Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam)

 

Rephrase/Rewrite these sentences by using another suitable structure:

 

131.I’m sure she’s telling lies.   - She

132.The teenager in red has broken the window.   - The window

133.In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you.   - You

134.The teacher didn’t tell us the answer.   - We

135.I last visited London fifteen years ago.   - I haven’t

136.She asked me: “What time does your party start?”     - She asked

137.Will you close the door when you leave, please?    - Do you mind

138.We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper.   - Since

139.Albert is coming back from hospital tomorrow. He has just broken his ankle.   - Albert

140.“How much is this T-shirt?”, she asked.   - She asked

 

 

Solution to the exercises in the previous post

 

Rephrasing

 

121. (Reported Speech)   - The man ordered us to keep off the grass.

122. (Passive)    - I wasn’t told the secret.

123. (Modals)    - They must be at home because the lights are on.

124. (Conditionals)    - If I hadn’t forgotten Beth’s telephone number, I would have invited her.

125. (Relative Clauses)    - Shakespeare, who was a famous writer, wrote beautiful sonnets.

126. (Connector)    - The dog woke up because/ when someone knocked at the door.

127. (Wish)    - I wish you could come along.

128. (Comparatives)   - Apples are cheaper than bananas. / Apples aren’t as expensive as bananas.

129. (Contrast connector)     - Although she is (very) beautiful, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.

130. (Verbal tenses)    - I haven’t had flu for five years.

 

 

Here are some activities for you to do:

• Learning English from the News:   50% adults overweight or obese by 2050: Global study  (BBC Learning English)
  

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  The Pronounciation Lounge: seat vs sit – /i:/ vs /ɪ/  (BBC Learning English)  

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

• A listening exercise for you to do:   The country that measures happiness  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
  

 

Here are some articles to read about the issue of  OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY in adults:

• Over 50% of adults worldwide predicted to be obese or overweight by 2050 (BBC News)

• More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 – report (The Guardian)

• By 2050, One in Two Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese (EMJ, European Medical Journal)

 

Lucy will teach you PERFECT English with unlimited speaking practice!

 

 

 

TED TALK  >>>  How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals | Stephen Duneier | TEDxTucson 

 

 

 

 

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