We are not laying it on thick when we are in the middle of the Bardenas Reales in Navarre and think we are goint to come across Clint Eastwood or a group of Apaches. The views are just amazing, but true and real and not very far from River Ebro or cities like Tudela.
The English We Speak: Lay it on thick (BBC Learning English)
Is this really Spain? A desert? Mars? Visiting Bardenas Reales in Navarre!!!
Well, we come to the most important time of our school year and I hope we are all ready to reach our goals in these 10 weeks and put an end to this long race.
Here's my musical hint for today: Physical by Olivia Newton-John. And now here's a version with 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:
191. Someone will cut your hair tomorrow. - You
192. He visits his parents every Sunday . - ?
193. “Can I go to the disco?”, Tim asked his mother. - Tim asked his mother
194. Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam. - Although
195. It’s not necessary for you to make your bed. - You
196. They will tell us the news tomorrow night. - We
197. I don’t earn much money. It’s a pity I can’t buy a new car. - If
198. No other fictional secret agent is as famous as James Bond. - James Bond
199. Robots are able to carry out most household activities. - (Modal verb)
200. It is necessary to make the project if you want to have a good mark. -
Solution to the exercises in the previous post
Rephrasing
181. (Comparatives) - The novel is better than the film.
182. (have sth. Done) - I had my hair cut last week.
183. (Reported speech) - Mary suggested going to the cinema on Tuesday.
184. (Wish) - I wish the weather hadn’t been so bad last weekend.
185. (Verbal tenses) - It’s ages since I last saw a good film.
186. (Question) - What did John buy?
187. (Relative clauses) - I visited a village yesterday which I did not like.
188. (Modals) - He can play golf.
189. (Verbal tenses) - I haven’t visited Russia for ages.
190. (Conditionals) - Unless you listen carefully, you won’t understand the problem.
Here are some activities for you to do:
English in a Minute: How to use DURING (BBC Learning English)
The Pronunciation Lounge: Consonant clusters at the beginning of words (BBC Learning English)
Office English: PRESENTATIONS (BBC Learning English)
Real Easy English: Talking about GAMES (BBC Learning English)
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Learn English with audio stories - "When time runs out"
Final >> Carlos Álcaraz defeated by Holge Rune
Final >> Carlos Álcaraz defeated by Holge Rune
Javier Lahora (1º ESO B) presents his comic of SINBAD!!
Simon Biles
ResponderEliminarShe was born in 1997. When Simone was a child, she lived with her relatives because her mother was uneable to look after her.
She didn't have an easy chilhood, but she hasn't let that stop her.
Simone has won 32 Olympic World championship medals. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she stopped compete but returned a few days later and won a bronze medal.
In her free time she enjoy eating pizza and stay with friends.
Carolina Prieto López 3ºB
WRITING 09
ResponderEliminarLexie and Connor are in the break at the High School. They are talking about their weekend.
Connor: How was your weekend?
Lexie: It was horrible.
Connor: Why, what happened?
Lexie: On Saturday I was walking in the street and a man pushed me.
Connor: But what is the problem?
Lexie: The man wanted to steal money from me and he stole my wallet and my watch.
Connor: Oh that's horrible, but did anybody help you?
Lexie: No, because it was 2am and I was walking to my house.
Connor: That's bad news, I would like the police to catch the thief.
Carolina Prieto López 3ºB
Every year, on the first Sunday of May, Mother's Day is celebrated in Spain. It's a holiday honoring mothers and all they do for us. It's a celebration held all over the world, but the date varies in other countries.
ResponderEliminarDaniela Ramos Sánchez 3B