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Voiceless sound take /s/ Voiceless sound take /z/ This sound take /iz/
Imagine the sound a snake might make Imagine the sound a bee might make Similar to the word “is”
...ssssssssss ...zzzzzzzzz
These sounds are voiceless: These sounds are voiced: /s/ /ks/ /z/ /dg/
/f/ /h/ /k/ /p/ /t/ /b/ /d/ /g/ /j/ /l/ /m/ /n/ /ng/ /r/ /v/ /W/ +
all vowel sounds.
Say the following words out loud and then put them in the correct columns according to the sound
of the plural third person ´s´.
b) To be healthy
3. The sparkling ball will come out if…(Answer the question using your own words with
first conditional)
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4. What will the flower girl do if she picks up the blowballs?
6. What will happen if the traveller gets on the bus? Put the words in order:
he traveller his love. the never
Gets meet on bus, If the
‘ll
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If you ever 1__________ yourself stuck in the middle of the sea 2__________ 3__________ the
world to find youIf you ever 4__________ yourself lost in the dark and you can't see 5__________
6
__________ the light to guide you
Find out what we’re made of, when we are called to help our friends in need. You can count on me,
like 1, 2, 3, I'll be there,and I know when I need it, I can count on you, like 4, 3, 2, you'll be there,
'cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah.
If 7__________ tossin' and you're turnin'And you just can't fall asleep 8__________ 9__________ a
song beside youAnd if you ever 10__________ how much you really mean to me Every day I
11
__________ 12__________ you.
Look carefully at the completed lyrics and analyze the grammar. Complete the table.
Use: For talking about possibilities in the past and present / present and future / future
Pronunciation: contraction: will = ’ll e.g. I___, you___, we___, he___, she___, it___, they___
stuck -find out- -mean to- -in need- -toss and turn- -count on-
1. If you _________________, you keep moving around in bed and cannot sleep properly, for
example because you are ill or worried.
2. If you_________________ something _________________, you learn something that you
did not already know, especially by making a deliberate effort to do so.
3. If you _________________, someone you rely on them to support your or help you.
4. If something _________________ something _________________ you, It is important to
you in some way.
5. If someone is _________________, he/ she is in a difficult situation.
6. If you are _________________ unable to escape from a bad boring situation.
Activity 1
a. In pairs, discuss the following scheme about the feasibility of alternatives and review the
examples presented in each characteristic:
b. Follow the examples and comment on some personal experience in which you have chosen a
feasible alternative to a decision.
Activity 2
a. In pairs, discuss the following cases and identify two possible alternatives to what each young
person can decide on. Write them in your notebook.
Paulina really likes singing and wants to enter a Ernesto wants to study architecture but he has been
talent contest organized by a television set up in told that it is an expensive career and his parents
her state's capital. She knows her parents won't do not have any extra resources because they must
give her the permission to leave town for casting also support Ernesto’s brothers. He has thought he
can work and study but he knows that it is difficult
because they also believe that being a singer can
because of the assignments and practices of the
be a hobby but they don't see it as a professional major.
choice.
ALTERNATIVES
A. A.
B. B.
b. Meet with another partner and discuss the feasibility of the alternatives considering the
criteria of the previous scheme.
b. Discuss the importance of being creative when identifying and opting for an alternative to a
decision-making process.
PRE-READING
Key Vocabulary
Do you know these words? Look up the words in your dictionary and write their meaning below:
Sleekest _________________________________________________________________
Streams _________________________________________________________________
Keen _________________________________________________________________
Suit _________________________________________________________________
Soar _________________________________________________________________
READING
The Mirror
The Mirror is one of the sleekest looking inventions on this list. Perfect for those with fitness goals in 2019,
the interactive mirror helps take your home fitness regime to the next level.
The device streams live workouts and even offers an interactive fitness coach.
HabitAware
A common New Year’s resolution centers around the idea of kicking some sort of bad habit. HabitAware is
here to make your life a little easier.
As a friendly reminder, the fashionable Keen band vibrates anytime it catches you doing the bad habit you are
trying to shake.
Solar Charged Jacket
If you are a night runner, then this one's for you. Created by U.K.-based sports-gear startup, Vollebak, the
Deutch word for full house, the Solar Charged Jacket phosphorescent membrane absorbs light during the day
and releases its “kryptonite green energy” for those who need to be safe after dark.
Gravity Jet Suit
If you are planning to join the Avengers in their fight against Thanos, you are going to want to get your hands
on this suit.
Created by Gravity industries, the 1,050 horsepower system uses five mini-jet engines to help users soar
through the sky at 80 kph.
POST READING
Grupo: Calificación:
1. Planificación S N OBSERVACION
Í O ES
He tenido en cuenta la estructura concreta del tipo de texto (carta, descripción, narración…)
3. Revisión
He utilizado los tiempos presente simple, presente progresivo y condicional cero para describir
el invento.
Grupo: Calificación
:
School:__________________________________
Student’s Name:_______________________________________________________________
Group: ____________________
Date:____________________________
Score:_____________________
GRAMMAR SECTION
I. Choose the correct answer to fill in the gaps. (6 Marks)
A. Is John feeling OK? He (1) _____ very red in the face.
B. Yes, I know. I (2) _____ for the doctor’s telephone number now.
A. (3) _____ a car?
B. Yes, but I (4) _____ some problems with it, so it’s in the garage.
A. Don’t worry, I can (5) _____ you to the hospital.
B. Thank you, we really (6) _____ it.
WRITING SECTION
III. Circle the letter that contains a mistake (3 Marks)
11. A large number of automobile part are now made of plastic instead of steel.
a b c d
12. The pineapple, a fruit which grow in tropical climates, is native to parts of America.
a b c d
13. Canals are artificials waterways used to transport water to cities and farms.
a b c d
READING SECTION
IV. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. (10 Marks)
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
San Francisco
Whatever you (0) ............ for from a visit to San Francisco in the USA, you won’t be disappointed.
The hills are just as steep as you imagined they would be, and the Golden Gate Bridge is just as
spectacular. It’s no (14) ............ then that the city is among the world’s (15) ............ tourist
destinations. (16) ............ many people live there, San Francisco (17)............
morelikeasmalltownthanacityofmorethan4millionpeople. Its (18) ............ on the water, its parks, and
its hills all (19) ............ that you can never see further than a few blocks.
One of the most (20) ............ trips is a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a journey
(21) ............ should be saved for a sunny day so that you can (22) ............ the fantastic view, and
Golden Gate Park has wonderful gardens, (23) ............ addition to being great for a picnic.
Modern aircraft use many additional methods of navigation. The pilot plots his course on a flight
plan before he takes off. After the take-off, an altimeter tells his height or 'altitude' above the ground
or water. Instruments controlled by gyroscopes show whether he is climbing or turning. Another
instrument informs him of 'drift' from his chosen course. An automatic pilot can navigate the plane
while he rests. Satellites in orbit around the Earth give him information about the weather and his
position. When he lands, radio beacons guide him down to the runway.
24. According to the passage, ----.
a) satellites can guide a pilot whether he is ascending or descending
b) gyroscopes are the devices which inform the pilot about weather conditions
c) the direction in which the pilot keeps going is determined before the flight
d) the position of the pilot is spotted long before take-off
e) pilot should also take the Earth in orbit into consideration
B: I…………..yesterday.
Study Italian and Say Good-bye to my
friend
Japanese A: Where did you……………?
B: I…………. (place)
Drink six cups of Sleep all day
A: Why did you………...?
coffee
B: I……….. because (reason)
Make dinner
A: Did you have a good time?
Watch TV for ten
hours B: Yes, I did / No, I didn’t
Take a photo of Read five books about
Iceland
my friend
VERBS)
Change the verbs to Past Simple and fill in the missing words.
CROSS DOWN
WORDS WORDS
1. BRING 1. BREAK
4. FORGET 2. THINK
6. KNOW 3. GO
9. SEND 5.TAKE
11. STAND 7.CHOOSE
15.MAKE 10.FIND
23.CATCH 13.DRINK
25.FLY 14.DO
20.STEAL
21. COME
24.HEAR
26.IS
ANEXO 2.2. CLASIFICACIÓN FONÉTICA DE LOS SONIDOS /d/ /t/ /Id/ EN
VERBOS REGULARES EN PASADO.
Classify the following verbs according to their correct pronunciation:
/t/ /d/ /id/
Classify the verbs by their pronunciation of their -ED endings, you have 3 options
/d/or /t/ or /id/.
Begged =
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Breathed= ______________________________________________________________
Nodded= _______________________________________________________________
Kissed= _______________________________________________________________
Allowed= ______________________________________________________________
ANEXO 2.3. CORRECCIÓN DE ERRORES Y COMPLEMENTO DE VERBOS EN
PASADO
GRAMMAR WORKSHEET
PAST SIMPLE AND SPELLING PRACTICE
“YESTERDAY”
Fill in the missing vowels: a, e, i, o, u.
8. I w__nt t__ my m__th cl__ss__s, __ __n th__ __ft__rn__ __n
10. Wh__n __ g__t h__m__ . __ h__d __ sh__rt n__p
Ate
1. They eat dinner at six o´clock yesterday
PLANET PROBLEM
Inhabitant:
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Describe the planet including other living things on or near the planet:
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Brainstorms solutions:
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4. Why did the pilot use to say that “ the grown-ups love numbers”
_______________________________________________________________
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ANEXO 2.6. FICHA CONSTRUYE-T “EXPERIENCE AS A SOURCE OF
INFORMATION”
Experience as source of
9.2
information
To make decisions it is essential to have information of the situation on
which to decide, as well as the alternatives and their possible
“Experience is a consequences. Personal experience is a source of data, then,
lottery ticket conclusions and lessons are part of that information. In this lesson, we
purchased after the will review the importance of analyzing, processing, discriminating and
raffle. I believe in it." using personal experience as information resources. The challenge is to
Gabriela Mistral. contrast the main information from different sources, previous
experiences and reliable means to facilitate decision-making in the face
of various alternatives of action.
Activity 1
a. In pairs, discuss how far previous personal experience has influenced the characters’ decision-
making in the following cases:
Javier´s class made a field trip. They had a guided Ana didn't know what to study, she liked
tour and at the end, they had lunch on a terrace. maths, but she didn't want to opt for
They were all dressed in shorts and bathing suits, engineering, she put attention to the art, but
except for Javier because he feared pools since not to engage professionally.
childhood when he went to the deepest part of the One day, there was a university fair in the
pool and he almost drowned. His classmates tried school. Suddenly, she perceived an aroma
to convince him to have fun, but they didn’t that caused such an emotion in her that she
succeed. He tried to hide, but he couldn’t so he had could not tell. She got closer to where the
to see with sadness how everybody was having fun. aroma came from and she discovered that a
gastronomy presentation was taking place at
school.
b. Decide whether the information in Javier and Ana´s previous experience was: clear, accurate,
relevant and sufficient, for them to guide their decisions.
Activity 2
a. In groups, read the definition of the criteria information that guides decision-makers should
have. The information should be:
Clear: It is easy to understand and adapt to new circumstances.
Accurate: It answers directly to the interests in question.
Relevant: It stands out for its importance and meaning.
Enough: It is the right amount needed to make clear the matter to be dealt with.
b. Individually, remember an occasion when you made a decision from a personal experience:
b. Assess whether the information you obtained from it fulfilled the criteria:
The obtained information was… YES NO
Clear
Accurate
Relevant
Enough
d. Discuss with the rest of the group, if you do so, whether the information you got, accomplished
the criteria to guide your decision.
ANEXO 2.7. LECTURA “A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE”
A Frightening Experience
October 1, 1987, was a terrifying day for me. It was 7:30 on a Thursday
morning in Mexico. I was alone because my parents were out of town.
Suddenly, the room started to shake. Some dishes fell to the floor. I did not know what to do,
so I got under the table. A few minutes later, I came out and tried to turn on the television,
but the electricity was off. After that, I tried the telephone, but it did not work. Shortly
after, the neighbors came to see if I was all right. Finally, at about 9:00 a.m., the telephone
rang. It was my mother. She was calling from Mexico City. She was more frightened than I
was.
Writing Skills
A. Organizing: A Narrative Paragraph
The paragraph you just read is a narrative paragraph. Narrative paragraph tells a story about
something that happened. In a narrative paragraph, you must use a good time order for your
sentences. This means that the sentences must be in the order in which the story happened.
Exercise
1. The following sentences are about a terrifying day, but they are not in the correct time
order. Number them in the correct order.
a) _____________ I got under the table.
b) _____________ I came out and tried the telephone, but it did not work.
c) _____________ Shortly after, the neighbors came to see if I was all right.
d) _____________the room started to shake.
C. Punctuation: The Comma (,) with Time and Place Expressions
Look at the words showing time order. Look at the use of the comma after words showing time order. Now go
back to the model paragraph and circle all the commas after the words showing time order. We also use a
comma with dates and place names.
Dates
We use a comma to separate a date from a year:
I came to the United States on March 4, 2006.
They were married on July 26, 2008
Place Names
We use a comma to separate a city from a state or city from a country:
We were at home in Anchorage, Alaska.
I come from Tokyo, Japan.
We use a comma after a state or country when the sentence continues:
Crescent City, California, is on the coast.
Exercises
Saturday was a great day! First, I met my friends at the Sports Centre. Then, we had lunch at Chez Café. Next,
we went to a museum and saw some amazing dinosaurs. Finally, we went to a fantastic science fiction film.
GINA’S BLOG
Yesterday, it was my birthday and it didn’t start well. I went to the park to meet my friends, but they weren’t
there. I decided to look for them. 1______________, I went to the shopping Centre opposite the park, but they
weren’t there. 2 ______________, I looked for them at the library, but they weren’t there. 3______________, I tried
the Sports Centre and the restaurant near the park, but my friends weren’t there. 4______________, I went home
and my friends were there… with a birthday cake, ice-cream, music and games. It was a surprise party for me! In
the end, I had a great birthday.
3. Look at the pictures and match the questions and answers about Tom’s Day.
4. Make a paragraph outline of your story, legend or myth for your writing project. The paragraph outline
below will help you and it is only an example.
Finally,
__________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________.
Grupo: Calificación:
S NO OBSERVACIONE
Í S
1. Planificación
He tenido en cuenta la estructura concreta del tipo de texto (carta, descripción, narración…)
3. Revisión
He utilizado conectores de secuencia (first, then, after that, suddenly, etc.) para enlazar cada idea.
He utilizado los tiempos pasado simple y pasado progresivo para narrar los sucesos.
He comprobado que no falten palabras en las oraciones (subject+ verb+ complement) y he usado
sinónimos para evitar repeticiones.
And our teacher ______________ happy while she ______________ our tests.
WHEN OR WHILE?
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
4. _____________ Jane was taking a bath, the phone rang three times.
a. buy b)bought
8. We would deliver the parcel today on condition that you .................... extra charge.
a. paid b) payed
9. We would support your project provided that you .............................. it till the end of this
year.
a. finished b) finish
10. If you gave me your address, I ....................... send someone to have a look at it.
This is a story that the old ones have been telling to children for hundreds of years.
It is a sad tale, but it lives strong in the memories of the people, and there are
many who swear that it is true.
Long years ago in a humble little village there lived a fine looking girl named Maria.
Some say she was the most beautiful girl in the world! And because she was so
beautiful, Maria thought she was better than everyone else.
As Maria grew older, her beauty increased And her pride in her beauty grew too.
When she was a young woman, she would not even look at the young men from
her village. They weren't good enough for her! "When I marry," Maria would say, "I
will marry the most handsome man in the world."
And then one day, into Maria's village rode a man who seemed to be just the one
she had been talking about. He was a dashing young rancher, the son of a wealthy
rancher from the southern plains. He could ride like a Comanche! In fact, if he
owned a horse, and it grew tame, he would give it away and go rope a wild horse
from the plains. He thought it wasn't manly to ride a horse if it wasn't half wild.
He was handsome! And he could play the guitar and sing beautifully. Maria made
up her mind-that was, the man for her! She knew just the tricks to win his attention.
If the ranchero spoke when they met on the pathway, she would turn her head
away. When he came to her house in the evening to play his guitar and serenade
her, she wouldn't even come to the window. She refused all his costly gifts. The
young man fell for her tricks. "That haughty girl, Maria, Maria! " he said to himself.
"I know I can win her heart. I swear I'll marry that girl."
And so everything turned out as Maria planned. Before long, she and the ranchero
became engaged and soon they were married. At first, things were fine. They had
two children and they seemed to be a happy family together. But after a few years,
the rancher went back to the wild life of the prairies. He would leave town and be
gone for months at a time. And when he returned home, it was only to visit his
children. He seemed to care nothing for the beautiful Maria. He even talked of
setting Maria aside and marrying a woman of his own wealthy class.
As proud as Maria was, of course she became very angry with the ranchero. She
also began to feel anger toward her children, because he paid attention to them,
but just ignored her.
One evening, as Maria was strolling with her two children on the shady pathway
near the river, the rancher came by in a carriage. An elegant lady sat on the seat
beside him. He stopped and spoke to his children, but he didn't even look at Maria.
He whipped the horses on up the street.
When she saw that, a terrible rage filled Maria, and it all turned against her
children. And although it is sad to tell, the story says that in her anger Maria seized
her two children and threw them into the river! But as they disappeared down the
stream, she realized what she had done! She ran down the bank of the river,
reaching out her arms to them. But they were long gone.
The next morning, a traveler brought word to the villagers that a beautiful woman
lay dead on the bank of the river. That is where they found Maria, and they laid her
to rest where she had fallen.
But the first night Maria was in the grave, the villagers heard the sound of crying
down by the river. It was not the wind, it was La Llorona crying. "Where are my
children?" And they saw a woman walking up and down the bank of the river,
dressed in a long white robe, the way they had dressed Maria for burial. On many
a dark night they saw her walk the river bank and cry for her children. And so they
no longer spoke of her as Maria. They called her La Llorona, the weeping woman.
And by that name she is known to this day. Children are warned not to go out in
the dark, for, La Llorona might snatch them and never return them.
Grupo: Calificación:
ENGLISH EXAM
School:
__________________________________________________________________
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Full Name:
__________________________________________________________________
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GRAMMAR SECTION
10. A monster was chasing a princess when the prince ___________ [arrived/was
arriving/were
arriving]
WRITING SECTION
READING SECTION
IV. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Refer
to the text to check your answers when appropriate. Mark the correct letter A,
B, C or D on your answer sheet (25 Marks)
Cinderella
Once upon a time, there (20) ______ a beautiful girl named Cinderella. Her
mother was dead and her father had (21) _______ a widow with two daughters,
who treated Cinderella very badly. She was only allowed to sit for a while by the
fire, near the cinders. That’s why everybody called her Cinderella.
One day, they were invited for a grand ball in the king’s palace. (22) _______
Cinderella’s stepmother (23) _______ not let her go. Cinderella was made to sew
new party gowns for her stepmother and stepsisters, and curl their hair. They then
(24) _________ to the ball, leaving Cinderella alone at home.
Cinderella felt very sad and began to cry. Suddenly, her fairy godmother appeared
and said:
- But I don’t have a gown to wear for the ball – cried Cinderella
The fairy godmother waved her magic wand and changed Cinderella’s old clothes
into a beautiful new dress. The fairy godmother (26) _______ touched Cinderella’s
feet with the magic wand. And she had beautiful glass (27) ________!
- Cinderella, this magic will only last until midnight! You (28) ________ reach home
by then! -
(29) _________ Cinderella entered the palace, everybody was struck by her
beauty. Nobody, not even Cinderella’s stepmother or stepsisters, knew who she
really was in her pretty clothes and shoes. The handsome prince also saw her and
fell in love with Cinderella. He went to her and asked her to dance with him.
The prince danced with her all night and nobody recognized the beautiful dancer.
Cinderella was so happy (30) ________ with the prince that she almost forgot what
the fairy godmother had said. At the last (31) _________, Cinderella remembered
her fairy godmother’s words and she rushed to go home.
- Oh! I must go! - she cried and ran out of the palace. One of her glass slippers
came off but Cinderella did not turn back for it.
She reached home just as the clock struck twelve. Her coach turned back into a
pumpkin, the horses into mice and her fine ball gown into rags. Her stepmother
and stepsisters reached home shortly after that. They were (32) _________ about
the beautiful lady who had been dancing with the prince.
The prince had fallen in love with Cinderella and wanted to find out who the
beautiful girl was, but he did not even know her name. He found the glass slipper
that had come off Cinderella’s foot as she ran home. The prince said,
- I will find her. The lady whose foot fits this slipper will be the one I marry! -
The (33) _________ day, the prince and his servants took the glass slipper and
went to all the houses in the kingdom. They wanted to find the lady whose feet
would fit in the slipper. All the women in the kingdom tried the slipper but it would
not fit any of them.
Cinderella’s (34) _________ also tried on the little glass slipper. They tried to
squeeze their feet and push hard into the slipper, but the servant was afraid the
slipper would break. Cinderella’s stepmother would not let her try the slipper on,
but the prince saw her and said:
The slipper fit her perfectly. The prince recognized her from the ball. He married
Cinderella and together they lived happily ever after.
20. a) was b) is c) were d) being
Wintertime
Brrrr. Winter is cold in some places. Many plants do not grow during winter. Some
plants die. Snow and ice may cover the ground. It can be hard for animals to find
food during winter. Animals get through this time in many ways.
Birds and butterflies can fly. Many of them do not stick around for the winter. They
leave. They go to a place with nice weather. Then they come home in the spring.
We call this migration. Migrating is a good way to avoid the cold.
Another good way to avoid the cold is to sleep through it. Many animals hide during
the winter. Their bodies slow down. They save their energy. They do not eat. They
live off of their fat. They do this until food returns. We call this hibernation. Snakes,
frogs, and bears hibernate.
Some animals store food in their homes. They do not sleep all winter, but they do
much less. They live on what they saved in the summer and fall. This is what
squirrels, beavers, and raccoons do. Skunks do this too.
Other animals tough it out. They do not leave. They do not hide. They must
survive. Sometimes nature helps them out. Some animals grow thicker coats in the
winter. Other animals change color. The arctic fox is brown in the summer. His coat
turns white in the winter.
Winter may be pretty. It is nice to see snow on the trees. But it is dangerous too.
People are also at risk. You can get frost bitten or worse. How do you beat the
winter? Do you wear a thick coat? Do you stay inside? Or do you live somewhere
warm?
a. foxes
b. snakes
c. bears
d. butterflies
a. bears
b. raccoons
c. frogs
d. birds
37. Why does the arctic fox's coat change white during winter?
a. skunks
b. frogs
c. snakes
d. bears
b. It is colder.
d. All of these
d. To change colors
🔊
Listen to the words and classify them in the chart below, based on the
phonetic sounds /a:/ /æ/
Then make up a story using these words in present or past simple and some modal
verbs..
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Fill in the gaps with the vowels “a” or “o” and, then, write its phonetic symbol next to
them:
1. b__t =
2. h__t =
3. h__d =
4. c__p =
5. c__t =
6. __rt =
7. __pple =
8. f__ther =
9. b__tman =
10. __rmy =
Activity 1.
a. Read Lucia’s case in groups.
Lucia is in 11th grade and her best friend, Paulina, has a puppy. Lucia plays with it each time she drops by her
house.
Since a couple of months, Lucia is considering about adopting a puppy, she’s happy about the idea and Laura,
her mother, gives her advice:
“You should carefully analyze the reasons behind such an important decision, puppies are not
toys, they require a lot of care and maintenance. Why don't you start by making a list of what
you must take into account to adopt? Think about it carefully and write it down.”
b. Just like Lucia did, bring to mind a decision you have to make in the near future. Work Individually.
“I'm going to...
________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________
Mention four situations you have to consider for that:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Activity 2.
a. Continue reading Lucia’s case.
When Lucia finished the list, her mom told her:
Very good, now classify your observations on those you have done with the heart, guided by some emotio,
and those you've done with the head, taking into account the reason. This will help you identify how balanced
is the decision that you want to make.
Lucia continued writing:
HEAD HEART
4. I need it to be of a small breed because we don't have a lot of 1. I would like to have company.
space. 2. I would love to rescue a street
puppy.
3. I’ve already got the perfect name:
Teo
As soon as Lucia finished with the classification, she showed it to her mother, who said to her:
2. Halle Berry presented an Oscar.
3. Halle Berry has been seen in many movies.
4. The director has been nominated many times.
5. Old movies were filmed in black and white.
6. Many actors live in California.
7. Many movies are made in Hollywood.
8. The names of the winners will be printed in tomorrow’s newspaper.
9. The actress thanked all the people who helped her win.
10. The actress was driven to the ceremony in a white limousine.
The Academy Awards are given out every year to recognize outstanding work of
movie actors, directors, and others who are part of the movie-making industry. These awards, called Oscars,
are presented in a formal ceremony in Hollywood. Several people are nominated in specific categories, such
as Best Movie, Best Actor, Best Music, and Best Costumes. One nominee is chosen to receive an award in
each category.
When the awards ceremony started in 1929, 15 awards were presented and the ceremony was attended by
only 250 people. Tickets cost $10, and anyone who could afford a ticket could attend. Today about two dozen
Oscars are presented. Tickets are no longer sold to the general public; invitations are sent only to people
involved in making the movies and to their guests. Today the awards are presented in the 3400-seat Kodak
Theatre in Hollywood.
Until 1941, the winners’ names were already known before the ceremony and published in newspapers the
night before the ceremony. Now the winners’ names are placed in sealed envelopes and the envelopes are not
opened until the night of the ceremony.
Since 1953, Oscar night has been televised and broadcast all over the world. This show is seen by hundreds of
millions of people. Viewers watch as their favorite movie stars arrive looking beautiful and hopeful.
ACTIVITY: Fill in the blanks with the passive voice of the verb in parentheses. Use the tense or modal given.
9. (present perfect: give)
Over 2,000 Academy Awards ______________ ______________ _____________ out since 1929.
10. (simple past: give)
In 1929, only one award _______________ ______________ to a woman.
ANEXO 3.5. PASSIVE VOICE (PRESENT AND PAST)
ACTIVITY: Fill in the blanks with the passive voice of the verb in parenthesis (). Use the
past tense.
1. Mickey Mouse _______________________ by Walt Disney
(create)
2. The movie projector _____________________ By Thomas Edison.
(invent)
3. Romeo and Juliet _______________________ by William Shakespeare in 1595.
(write)
4. Romeo and Juliet _______________________ into a movie in 1968.
(make)
5. Stars Wars _____________________ by George Lucas.
(direct)
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ANEXO 3.8. ORIENTACIÓN CONCEPTUAL SOBRE “FILM REVIEWS”
(RESEÑAS CINEMATOGRÁFICAS)
La información puede exponerse en un organizador gráfico, presentación de powerpoint,
etc.
A review is a special type of article written for publication in a magazine, newspaper, etc.,
giving a brief description and evaluation of a film, book, play, TV/radio programme, etc. It
may be formal or semi-formal in style, depending on its intended readership, and is usually
2. a main body of two or more paragraphs containing the main points of the plot
(without revealing the ending), and evaluating such features as the acting, writing
style, direction, characters, etc.; and
2. a conclusion which includes an overall assessment of the work and/or a
recommendation, usually with justification.
You may also be asked to give reasons why someone should see the film/play or read the
book, how it has influenced you, etc. Note that the number and length of paragraphs varies
depending on the topic.
Useful language
To begin reviews:
This well-written/informative/fascinating/thought-provoking film is…
This film/book/play/etc is set in.../tells the story of.../is based on…
the film/play stars.../is directed by.../is the sequel to…
To end reviews:
You should definitely see/read.../Don’t miss it/You might enjoy…
all in all, it is well worth seeing/reading, since…
on the whole, I wouldn’t recommend it, in view of the fact that…
it is a classic of its kind/it is sure to be a hit/best seller…
Read the following excerpts and fill in the gaps using words from the list below.
Grupo: Calificación:
S NO OBSERVACIONE
Í S
1. Planificación
Grupo: Calificación:
GRAMÁTICA Y Utiliza los modales de Utiliza los modales Utiliza los modales de
VOCABULARIO posibilidad, pero no la de posibilidad y la posibilidad y la voz
voz pasiva en presente, voz pasiva en pasiva en presente,
pasado o con verbos presente, pasado o pasado o con verbos
modales en la reseña de con verbos modales modales de manera
su película. con errores notorios apropiada en la reseña
en la reseña de su de su película.
El vocabulario es película.
impreciso e insuficiente. El vocabulario es
El vocabulario es preciso, sofisticado y
limitado, pero suficiente.
preciso.
PRESENTACIÓN La exposición de la La exposición de la La exposición de la
reseña cinematográfica reseña reseña cinematográfica
& es sólo un párrafo con cinematográfica se se presenta en tres
ORGANIZACIÓN información presenta en dos párrafos con información
desorganizada. párrafos con organizada en
(introducción, información introducción, desarrollo
desarrollo & organizada, pero y conclusión.
conclusión) incompleta y
confusa.
II. Make sentences about books in the future, using may and might. (5 marks)
6. Books/only be/ digital.
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7. People/not read/ any books.
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8. writers/be/ rich.
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9. Books genres/be/wider.
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10. films/take over/books.
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III. Fill in the gaps with the passive voice of the verb in parentheses. Use the tense
or modal given.(6 marks)
Example: (simple present: give)
The best actor is given an Oscar.
Reading
IV. Choose the most suitable word from the options to complete each of the
numbered spaces in the text. (4 marks)
Michael’s life story is a 17) _________ which has just won a national writer’s
competition, and deservedly so. It is a 18)_________ story that only adults will
enjoy. It is 19)_________ in the USA during the early part of this century and
tells the 20)_________ of a young man, Michael.