A great day for Spain!

 

On Friday, 12^th July, after defeating Medvedev in the Wimbledon semi-final our great Carlos Álcaraz foretold that the next Sunday could be a great day for Spain, from the point of view of sport. 

Two days later, after Carlos having defeated Djokovic in the final and later the victory of Spain over England in the Eurocup 24 final in Berlin, we can say indeed he was right. What a great day for Spain!

 

 

Mikel Oyarzabal scored a late winner in Berlin to secure a 2-1 win for the Spanish....

Spain beat England to win Euro 2024 | BBC News

When Spain National Team Are Suddenly Back to Their Prime     

Spain defeats England 2-1 to win Euro Final | CBS Sports

 

Here are some articles for you to read about these two amazing victories:

 

• It’s only a matter of time before Carlos Alcaraz earns seat at table of legends (The Guardian)
• Alcaraz crushes Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title (BBC Sport)
• Carlos Alcaraz blows past Novak Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title (The Guardian)
• Defeat may be Southgate's last - but he'd leave England with head high (BBC Sport)
• Euro 2024: Spain strike late, beating England 2-1 in final (DW)
• Spain’s new generation match golden forefathers and make own history (The Guardian)

Alcaraz goes back-to-back | Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic | Final Highlights | Wimbledon 2024

 

 

Road towards success in the Selectivity exam.....

• 2023_THE MANDELA EFFECT  //  PARKOUR: DISCIPLINE AND FREEDOM      
  

Answers to to the Selectivity exam included in the previous post (These are my answers, but unfortunately I haven't been able to double check them with an external source).

Text A    1. c  (lines 3-4)  2. d (lines 7-8)

3. FALSE (lines 4-5) “Soon, other examples started popping up all over the Internet”

4. FALSE (line 10) “A more likely explanation for the Mandela effect involves false memories.” 

5. TRUE (lines 13-14) “The role of the Internet... in this digital age.”

6. FALSE (lines 15-16) “This wasn't the result of manipulation either"

7.1  store     7.2  was coined   8.1 vulnerable    8.2  spreading

Text B    9. c   (line 2)  10. a  (lines 7-8)

11. FALSE (lines 2-3) “You don't need...in some way”

12.  FALSE (line 6) "about the French originators of the discipline"

13. FALSE (line 7) "One woman from north England... of her body atrophied."

14. TRUE (lines 13-14) "The aim is to help people... keep improving."

15.1  alive     15.2  crash   16.1 martial    16.2  training

 17.1   had already started   17.2  getting up   18.1  of    18.2  since

19. The bride invited us to the wedding.

20. I have been sent a funny text message   /   A funny text message has been sent to me

21. How many cars were there in the parking lot?

22. That is the lady whose daughter won a chess championship last month.

23. He is such a talented person that he was picked in the top five.

24. If only she could play the guitar.   ///   If only she had phoned me five hours ago.

25. Although it was raining, we went hiking.

26. You are not old enough to  drive in Spain.

27. Mike wondered why she hadn't offered him a mug of coffee the day before.

28. You had better not go out at night.

 

Some other interesting aspects to note in the exam: 

Text A ( Some posts related to the issue: Dexterous or ham-fisted? )

to hear of the Mandela effect     A more likely (probable) explanation       similar to

This wasn't the result of manipulation either.

Text B ( Some posts related to the issue:   Dexterous or ham-fisted? )

Dan was fond of martial arts        he fell in love with it       only a handful of people    

I remember seeing the film (past)     The aim is to help people be as capable as they can be now.   

keep improving

 

 

Here's my musical hint for today after this past glorious Sunday:  We are the champions by Queen. Sing along with this version with the lyrics!

 

 

Here are some activities for you to do: 

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  The English We Speak: Dip your toe into something  (BBC Learning English)

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  English in a Minute:   Meanings of 'PAINT'  (BBC Learning English) 

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  Georgie talking about phrasal verbs for TECHNOLOGY  (BBC Learning English)

• A listening exercise for you to do:   Summer-born kids  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

   

   

   

   

 

Travelling to AUSTRIA... 

 

• Why Vienna is the World's Most Livable City | Must-sees in Austria's Capital (DW)
• Why Isn't Austria Part of Germany? (Look Back History)
• TOP 20 Things to Do in VIENNA Austria 2024 | Travel Guide
• History of Austria: Facts, Rulers & Wars   
• Vienna   

 

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

Learn English with movies: FROZEN  (Anna meets Olaf), whose idea for the setting was the beautiful village of Hallstatt, near Salzburg.

Do you know why these two places are so important?

 

Hallstatt, Austria - The Most Beautiful Village in the World   (1)  

 

 

 

Dexterous or ham-fisted?

 

Skilfull or clumsy? How good are you with your hands when it comes to fixing something? Remember other related words such as dexterousness, skilfulness, clumsiness...

 

Have a look first at what the compound word HAM-FISTED really means:

The English We Speak: Ham-fisted (BBC Learning English)

 

Here are some activities for you to do:

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  Real Easy English: Talking about the NEWS  (BBC Learning English)
  

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  English in a Minute:   Meanings of CONSIDER  (BBC Learning English)

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  Learning English from the News: Third of adults inactive  (BBC Learning English)

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  A listening exercise for you to do:   The school that puts the kids in charge  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

 

 

Road towards success in the Selectivity exam.....

• 2023_THE MANDELA EFFECT  //  PARKOUR: DISCIPLINE AND FREEDOM      
  

Answers to both texts will be included in the next post (These are my answers, but unfortunately I haven't been able to double check them with an external source).

 

Mandela Effect Examples, Origins, and Explanations (Verywellmind)

Mandela effect, psychological phenomenon (Britannica)

 

Video to watch >>>  Parkour: Discipline and Freedom    

Parkour: The Art of Movement and Freedom (Wavewear)

 

Here's my musical hint for today:   Summer by Calvin Harris. Come on, dance and sing along with this version as it contains the lyrics!

 

 

Listen to the song and fill in the gaps with the missing words:

_ _ _ _     _    _ _ _   _ _ _    _ _    _ _ _    _ _ _ _ _ _
 

To my heart beat sound
 

_ _     _ _ _ _    _ _    _ _ _ _
 

As the leaves turned brown

 

And we could be   _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  , baby
 

As long as    _ _ _ _ _    are blue
 

You act so innocent now
 

But you   _ _ _ _    so soon

 

Do you think our Spanish national team is full of dexterous or ham-fisted players? (especially, Lamine Jamal) .... Spain • Road To Final EURO 2024  

 

Lamine Yamal: Spain beats France to reach Euro 2024 final after historic goal from 16-year-old (CNN News)

Lamine Yamal’s wonder goal leads Spain past France and into Euro 2024 final (The Guardian)

 

 

Would you also consider Carlos Alcaraz skilful or clumsy in his match against American Tommy Paul (extended highlights)? 

Alcaraz finds ‘solutions’ against Tommy Paul to reach Wimbledon semi-finals (The Guardian)

Alcaraz sets up Medvedev semi-final at Wimbledon (BBC News)

 

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

Learn English while you sleep

 

 

 

 

Writing blog posts is second nature to me

Yes, this job is a kind of second nature to me, that is to say, teaching or using my blog for this purpose is something I can do easily without having to think too much about due to my long experience in these matters. What is 'second nature' to you?

 

But, first, have a look at what this phrase really means:

The English We Speak: Second nature (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some activities for you to do:

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  Learning English from the News: Trump legal ruling  (BBC Learning English) 
  

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  English in a Minute:   How to use APPROPRIATE  (BBC Learning English)

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  Georgie talking about PHRASAL VERBS for: HEALTH & FITNESS  (BBC Learning English)
  

  
  

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  A listening exercise for you to do:   What can we learn from toddlers?  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

Here's my musical hint for today:   Tequila Little Time by Jon Pardi. Come on, dance and sing along with this version as it contains the lyrics!

 

 

Mark Cavendish powers to record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win (The Guardian)

 

Ocean Songs | Kids Songs About Sea Animals & Water | Super Simple Songs

 

Spain show their steel to flatten Germany’s hopes in brutal spectacle (The Guardian)

'A flip of a coin' - tearful Germany suffer 'bitter' exit (BBC News)

 

 

Carlos Alcaraz, the current holder of the trophy, back at central court in Wimbledon: Breathtaking five set thriller against Frances Tiafoe | Highlights | Wimbledon 2024 

Andy Murray, another legend:  Emotional Farewell Interview  &  Andy Murray's Final Game vs Novak Djokovic Before Being Crowned Wimbledon Champion

 

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

Learn English with The SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES 

 

Going for a quick plunge?

 

Let's all go for a quick plunge! Yes, but it is also high time to take the plunge and make important decisions in our lives, so don't miss the train this summer.

 

The English We Speak: Take the plunge (BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

Listen to the song and pay attention to vocabulary used >>> Down In The Deep Blue Sea | ft. Finny The Shark! | Super Simple Songs

 

 

Here are some activities for you to do: 

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  Real Easy English: Talking about TRAVEL  (BBC Learning English) 
  

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  English in a Minute:   Meanings of CAUSE  (BBC Learning English) 

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  Georgie talking about PHRASAL VERBS for: MONEY  (BBC Learning English)
  

  
  

• A listening exercise for you to do:   How learning to read changes lives  (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)

 

 

 

Road towards success in the Selectivity exam..... 

2024_YOUNG PEOPLE'S SCREEN TIME  //  CHARLES DICKENS 

 

Answers to the Selectivity exam included in the previous post.

Text A    1. b  (lines 4-5)  2. a (lines 7-8)

3. TRUE (line 3) “The amount of time kids and teens spend watching TV has dropped”

4. TRUE (lines 8-10) “Two Spanish researchers....gaming were only weakly related.” 

5. TRUE (line 11) “It's time to abandon the idea... .It does.”

6. FALSE (line 14) “There are other ways teens.....Face Time or Zoom.”

7.1  trade (l. 4)     7.2  viewership (l. 1)   8.1 policymakers (l. 12)    8.2  texting (l. 14)

Text B    9. a   (lines 10-11)  10. c  (lines 12-13)

11. TRUE (lines 4-5) “Dicken's father was getting deeper and deeper in debt....creditors.”

12.  FALSE (lines 5-6) "When he was 12,...to work at Warren's shoe polish factory."

13. FALSE (line 7) "- actors being seen as of a low social status at the time."

14. TRUE (line 8) "Dickens became a well-known philantropist... poverty and education."

15.1  disapprove (l. 7)     15.2  poverty (l. 9)   16.1 achievement  (l. 14)    16.2  creditor (l. 5)

 17.1   know  17.2  had already left   18.1  nor    18.2  by

19. A driver using a mobile phone has caused the accident.   

20. Are the pizzas going to be ordered in the end?

21. Whose car did they sell in just one week?

22. Detroit is the city where they lived when they were young.

23. You had better not stay long at the party.

24. we won't go on holiday. // we will have to stay at home.

25. Despite of the challenges, we managed completing to complete the project on time.

26. "Can I see your driving license, please?"

27. Paul said he had to return the car to his father the next weekend.

28. There should be enough apple pie for everyone at the bakery.

 

Some other interesting aspects to note in the exam: 

Text A ( Some posts related to the issue: screen overuse  )

first hand ≠ second-hand cars       ///     regular = ordinary

viewership < viewer < view (from my point of view)

streaming services     ///     an average of 3 hours per day

by concluding      ///    misleading  -  misunderstand, mistake

strongly linked   ≠  weekly related

policy makers < policy (politician, politics)

giving up technology     ///    focus on cutting back      ///    stay in touch

 

Text B ( Some posts related to the issue: Dickens )

was getting deeper and deeper into debt (pay attention to the silent letter b in the word debt) se estaba metiendo en deudas cada vez mayores (más profundas)

 

 

 

Learning English from the News: Julian Assange walks free (BBC Learning English)

 

 

First Thing: Julian Assange walks free (The Guardian)

Julian Assange back in Australia after leaving US court a free man (BBC News)

 

 

 

 

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