BEING A TEACHER IS A DIFFICULT TASK NOWADAYS, SO I DECIDED TO FOLLOW THIS PIECE OF ADVICE BY BRUCE LEE:
Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.
Breakfast is and has always been very important in our lives and in all the civilisations around the world. Why? Because it gives you the energy to face the rest of the day. Soldiers in the front, farmers in their fields, clerks at the office, students and teachers at school...
What does the singer of the song "Breakfast in America" want for breakfast? Listen to the song and tell me the answer in your comment. Besides, What do you usually have for breakfast?
In our English classes early in the morning we have got a big problem we haven't solved so far: Certain students arrive, put their schoolbags on their desks and are out like a light as soon as Albert starts talking. After some research a fact has shed light on this problem: our students don't have enough (or anything at all) for breakfast!!! Will there be light at the end of the tunnel? I hope so. After reading this post maybe our students will see the light and stop giving no importance to breakfast. Here you've presented with 4 expressions connected with light. You can check the meaning of each of them just below in the English in a Minute section.
"It's close to midnight / And something evil's lurking in the dark / Under the moonlight / You see a sight that almost stops your heart / You try to scream / But terror takes the sound before you make it / You start to freeze / As horror looks you right between the eyes / You're paralyzed"
What do these words remind you of? Which song?
Yes, Halloween is coming!
Here's my musical hint for today: Thriller
by Michael Jackson. Here's a version with the lyrics for you to check!
The London to Edinburgh challenge: Episode 6: Work (BBC Learning English)
Solutions to the exercises in the previous post.....
1) The director said that they were very
privileged to have nursed her.
2) She lived for a long time, although she
had a whisky everyday.
3) Old people live in nursing homes.
4) How old is she said to be? (And we remember if we had to put the original sentence into the ACTIVE VOICE: People say she is 115 years old. How old do people say she is?)
5) If Eva had lived six more days, she would have seen her grandson.
Model of the new PAU exam for 2025 made in Galicia
This
exam comprises four questions: 1. and 2. contain two subsections which
you must answer in full; 3. contains only one section which you must
answer; in 4., answer only one of the two subsections.
PART ONE
1.1. 1. Spanish is a language with a grammatical gender system. T: “In common with many gender-based languages, Spanish…” 2. The President of the European Parliament agrees that languages must be inclusive. NG 3. The Spanish Language Academy is in favour of using masculine AND feminine nouns whenever possible. F: “The conservative-minded RAE […] has previously defended the gender neutrality of masculine nouns. ‘Doubling up is artificial and unnecessary from a linguistic perspective,’ it said in an official statement. The explicit use of the feminine is only justified when the opposition of the sexes is relevant.’” 4. Many feminist writers and thinkers were sent to prison during the Francoist regime because of their ideas. NG 5. The Feminist movement blossomed during the Second Spanish Republic. T: “The battle over language is only the latest fought by Spanish feminists, whose movement flowered in the 1930s during the Second Republic.” 6. Using non-inclusive forms of the language will contribute to social inequality in the future. NG
1.2. 1. resorts to 2. hit upon 3. delayed 4. pay 5. focus
Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam).....
Model of the new PAU exam for 2025 made in Galicia (i)
2. Answer both subsections in this question. (2,5 points) 2.1. Write a new sentence that has the same meaning as the given one. Use the word or expression in brackets. (1,5 points)
1. Some people like the old language rules. Inclusive language users are implementing new strategies. (although) 2. The Second Spanish Republic happened in the 1930s. Clara Campoamor campaigned for women’s suffrage. (when) 3. The fascist regime started in 1939. Franco died in 1975. (from… until) 4.
The Feminist movement has become more militant. The #MeToo movement in
the European parliament has two spokeswomen. (ever since) 5. The spokeswomen for the #MeToo movement in the European parliament are both Spanish. (who) 6.
There are still many issues to be dealt with regarding gender equality.
International Women’s Day takes place on 8th March every year. (given
that)
2.2. Answer the following questions about pronunciation. (1 point)
1.
In which two words is the final "-ed" pronounced as in “worked”?
feared, tasted, stopped, climbed, ranked, humbled, played, evolved. 2. In which word is the underlined vowel pronounced like the "e" in “equal”? enter, even, elbow, exit. 3. In which word do(es) the underlined letter(s) have the same sound as the "o" in “focus”? along, reboot, moment, joyful. 4. In which word is the letter "g" pronounced the same as in “gender”? ghost, guidance, manage, finger. 5. Which word contains the same vowel sound as the underlined vowel in “Republic”? focus, ambiguous, multiple, ensure.
3. In this text, fill in the gaps with the most suitable option from the four options given for each gap. (2,5 points)
Interviewer: Hello, Maria. Thanks for coming in for the interview. María: It's my pleasure. Thanks for ………………………… me.
1: invite / hearing to / inviting / listen to
Interviewer:
Well, as you know, the company ………………………… and we have an opening in our
HR department. We're creating a new role for someone to lead our
training and development within the company.
2: expanded / will expand / has been expanding / was expanded
María: Yes, I very much think that my skills and experience are a good fit for what you're looking for. Interviewer:
That sounds great. So, your CV looks strong, though it would be good if
you could give us an overview, in your own words, of what you've been
doing ………………………… the past four years or so.
3: since / on / over / between
María:
Well, in my first job, four years ago, I was working for a small HR
services provider which offered HR services, including L&D, to
corporate clients. Interviewer: OK, so it was only B2B? María: Yes, we only offered services to other companies, not B2C. Interviewer: Right, and it says here you then ………………………… that company about three years ago.
4: stayed / left / paid for / bought
María:
Yes, that's right. I was looking for a little more stability and also
to be part of a larger organisation. So I joined a company with around
one hundred staff and a small HR team. As there are only ………………………… us,
we each deal with a range of HR topics. In addition to payroll, one of
the areas I was responsible for was learning and development.
5: a few of / less of / fewer than / many more
Interviewer: I see. And, so why do you want to change jobs now? María:
Well, I very much like the L&D side of my role and I've always had
particularly good ………………………… for my work in this area. I excel in that
field. So, I'm looking to specialise, and as your company has around
2,000 people, right …?
6: trust / intentions / feedback / complaints
Interviewer: Yes, that's right. María:
Well, an organisation of this size would give me the scope to
specialise in L&D. I'm also a big ………………………… of your brand and feel
fully aligned with your image and values.
7: follower / boss / critic / bang
Interviewer: Well, that all sounds good. And I can see you have an L&D qualification. María:
Yes, I got a diploma two years ago. I am also currently working on a
further diploma in psychology, with a specific focus on learning and
performance management. Interviewer: Very good. Well, it looks like
you have the qualifications and experience we're looking for. What do
you think will be the main ………………………… of coming to a much larger
company?
8: ideas / mistakes / challenges / cons
María: I can see
that it might be perceived as a weakness to not have experience in an
organisation of this size, though I see that it could also be a benefit.
I won't be bringing too many preconceived and inflexible ideas with me
to the role. Interviewer: Yes, that would be a good thing. María: Who would I mostly work with on a daily basis? Interviewer:
Well, there's the HR manager who you would ………………………… And then the HR
team, which currently has six people in it. There's usually an intern or
two who you can get some support from also.
9: be friends / trust / invite / report to
María: OK. Thanks. Interviewer:
Great. So, thanks again for coming in today. We'll be discussing all
candidates next week and then I'll get back to you …………………………the end of
next week to let you know the outcome.
10: on / in / after /by
María: Thank you for your time. I'd welcome the opportunity to continue discussing this role with you.
4. Answer one of the following subsections (2,5 points) 4.1.
Write a formal e-mail to a member of the European Parliament
complaining about a specific issue that people your age in Spain are
concerned about. (120 words) 4.2. Write a brief composition answering this question: What is your view on gender equality? (120 words)
Halloween is coming. Here are some activities for my students in 1º ESO...
Pumpkin carving contest for our 1º & 2º ESO students...
The life of a student or a teacher is like that. There are no Sundays or holidays!!! We can't stop working as we have so much to learn and the chances are few, as the song says. However, this is amazing side of these two jobs: you never get bored!! Anyway, if you like your job, that will be no problem.
It is a well-known fact that I am a passionate of tennis. This very early rainy morning Youtube gave me the opportunity to travel back in time to my teen days when two of my favourite tennis players were on their summit of their careers. Surprisingly, you can come across some interesting pieces of information in this documentary, bearing in mind that Borg was supposed to be as cold as ice and McEnroe was known all over the world for his bad manners on court. I hope you will enjoy the video and that it is easy for you to understand it.
In less than a year's time, you will be living away from home and you will be so eager to become independent. You imagine it will be an ideal situation for you to live: wonderful experiences, no parents around to tell you what to do, no curfews, no limits... However, it is not all gold that glitters! No one to buy the bread for you, no one to do the cooking, washing or any of the household activities a house requires, no one to wake you up and tell you to go to class.... And finally, the money matters!!! Actually, this paradise you are dreaming about can become a hell.
Anyway, there is no need to exaggerate. There must be a balance and you must always be practical choosing the best option life offers. Let's see some awkward situations and the solutions found.
56.1.
won't do 2. know 3. see 4. will be 5. will happen 6. get 7. will look after 8. will reserve 9. finish 10. go
57.1. She asked Carol not to go the next week. 2. She asked us if we liked English cheese. 3. Peter said he didn't know what to do that night and Jane suggested having dinner at a Chinese restaurant. 4. The teacher asked me when I had last seen my parents. 5. You said you ate something the previous day that didn't agree with you.
58.1.
The elderly man that lives opposite the petrol station has just retired. 2. She is so beautiful that she can marry whoever she wants. 3. It is said that... / He is said to be working in Germany, but he is also believed to be living in Spain. 4. Did you ever take part in a demonstration when you were a teenager? Yes, but I haven't done that since I was 19. 5. How long have you been waiting for me? I have been waiting for you for an hour. 6. Phone your girlfriend and ask her to marry you today. 7. My hair is too long, I will have to have my hair cut. 8. She has just seen the girl I used to go out with. 9. If I were you, I would buy a new book. 10. 50 littres of beer were drunk on my birthday.
The English We Speak - Make a pig's ear of something (BBC Learning English)
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