There are moments in life when you have to give your best and that was the case of Álcaraz and our 2º bachillerato students in their Selectivity exams. There is no longer place for cheating, tricks or fake impressions. These are the moments of truth when you have to accept the challenge and go for it.
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La finale dont on reparlera dans 100 ans (L'Équipe)
Alcaraz stuns Sinner in extraordinary French Open final (BBC News)
Real Easy English: Talking about the seasons (BBC Learning English)
Here's the other English exam (Admission) they have done: 
June 2025 - Admisión - Beyond the Stars
These are my proposed answers, although I haven't double-checked them....
A1- c (line 9) A2- b (line 10)
A3: False (lines 10-11). “After earning his degree from the nearest college offering physics to Afro-American students, Ron got a brochure in the mail from NASA one day.”
A4: True. (lines 13-15): “(The mission’s goal was to put a satellite into orbit, but) Ron had another, secret objective: playing the saxophone in space. // By blowing a solo performance of “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” Ron McNair became the first person to play a saxophone in space.”
A5: True. (lines 16-17): “He lost his life along with six other crew members when the shuttle broke apart during launch on January 28th.”
A6: False. (line 19): “In 2011, Lake City Library was turned into Ronald E. McNair Life History Center.”
A7.1: barrier (line 2) A7.2: persuading (line 9) A8.1: crew (line 17) A8.2: brochure (line 11)
USE OF ENGLISH
B1: This is the least comfortable car I've ever driven.
B2: Unless you drive slowly, he won't go with you.
B3: Despite being a good lawyer, she doesn't always win her cases.// Despite the fact that she is a good lawyer, she doesn’t always win her cases. // Despite not always winning her cases, she is a good lawyer.
B4: Claudia is likely to know the right answer // It is likely that Claudia knows the right answer.
B5: I'd rather you didn't touch my laptop.
B6: You will be taken to the train station in a fancy car.
B8: I would like to know what time the next bus to York is.
B9: I gave her a watch, which stopped working two days later. // The watch which I gave her stopped working two days later.
B10: His mother warned Peter not to leave the door unlocked. // Peter’s mother warned him not to leave the door unlocked. // Peter was warned not to leave the door unlocked by his mother. // Peter was warned by his mother not to leave the door unlocked.
B11: By the time we get to the theatre, the play will have (already) begun.
B12: My sister used to eat a lot of sweets when she was a child.// When she was a child / As a child, my sister used to eat a lot of sweets. // When my sister was a child, she used to eat a lot of sweets.
Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam)
Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning and using the words in brackets:
a) I should have started working on the project last month. (if only)
b) When I play football, I feel very happy. (makes)
c) “I won’t go to that boring party,” said Nick. (refused)
d) First, David wrote his mother an email, and then he apologised for his behaviour. (after)
Complete the following sentences to report what was said.
e) “What is he going to do to relax?” Sue asked me.
Rephrase the sentence beginning with the words given.
f) They are building a new high-technology hospital in my town. A new high-technology ... .
Here's my musical hint for today: Moment of Glory by Scorpions (classic). And now here's a version with the lyrics for you to sing along.
Solution to the exercises in the previous post:
1. Jane may/might visit Switzerland next year. 2. I may/might take Spanish lessons.
3. They must be home by now. 4. James can't be eighteen yet!
5. The weather may/might be sunny tomorrow. 6. She must be at home.
7. It can't be Janet - She's in America. 8. She must think I'm stupid.
9. I must look silly in this coat.
10. They're always buying new cars. They must have a lot of money.
Here are some more activities for my students:
Learning English from the News: Los Angeles protests: Trump sends Marines (BBC Learning English)
English in a MINUTE: Verbs to use with STRATEGY (BBC Learning English)
Listening exercise for you to do: Can climate change affect our mental health? (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Office English: Pitching (BBC Learning English)
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Roland Garros 2025 - Djokovic vs Zverev >>> Semi-finals (Álcaraz vs Musetti/ Sinner-Djokovic) >>> FINAL Sinner vs Álcaraz (Full match)
Here are some activities for my students in 3º ESO...
Activity on the Reader Close Shave
You have read the book. Now you are going to watch the film. Take notes during the film of words and expressions that may be useful for you later.
You will have to write an email to Albert, your teacher, telling him:
How difficult or how easy it was for you to find the book, and how you finally read it.
Write a summary of the book in no more than 60 words of the plot and characters.
Express your preferences, likes and dislikes about the reader proposed.
End the email wishing nice summer holidays.
You will be able to use your textbook and all the dictionaries and books available in the Language Department. Don't try to cheat by talking to your classmates or using any digital appliance.
A good example:
Hello, Albert!
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to tell you what I think about the book "A Close Shave". For me the book was not difficult to read. The vocabulary was easy to understand, and the story was fun. Sometimes I had to check some words, but in general it was alright.
The story is about Wallace and his dog Gromit. They have a machine that washes windows. Wallace meets a sheep named Shaun and a woman called Wendolene. There is a nasty robot that wants to steal sheep. Gromit is in danger, but in the end they stop the robot and save the sheep.
I liked the story because it was funny and exciting. I really liked the characters, especially Gromit, because he is smart and brave. I didn't like the robot dog because it was scary. Also, I prefer happy endings, and this one was perfect!
See you soon and I hope you'll enjoy your summer holidays,
Andrea
written by Andrea Romera Noguera (3º ESO B)
Here's a nice video to watch:
YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE by the Toledo Bros (Fran & Martín Toledo 2º Bach / 3º ESO B)
Last year, I visited Dublin and Belfast, and it was a great experience. Dublin is a livelied city with friendly people, beautiful parks, and interesting museums. I really liked walking around the city center and visiting Trinity College and the Book of Kells. After that, I went to Belfast, which is smaller but full of history. I visited the Titanic Museum and learned a lot. Both citi's were different but very special. I would love to go back one day and explore more of Ireland.
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One of my favorite Spanish recipes is tortilla de patatas, also called Spanish omelette. It is a simple but delicious dish made with potatoes, eggs, and sometimes onion. I learned how to cook it with my grandmother, and now I can make it by myself. First, you fry the potatoes and onions, then mix them with beaten eggs and cook everything slowly in a pan. The result is soft and tasty. It can be eaten hot or cold, and it’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
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A Close Shave is a short animated film about Wallace and his dog, Gromit. Wallace owns a wool shop, and one day he meets a clever sheep named Shaun. Shaun helps Wallace and Gromit when a bad dog starts causing problems in the town. The dog is working with a thief who wants to steal sheep. Wallace, Gromit, and Shaun worked together to stop the thief and saved the sheep. The film is very funny and has exciting action scenes. It also shows how important friendship and teamwork are. The animation is very detailed and creative. I really enjoyed watching this film because it is fun for both children and adults.
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