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 1. Ask and answer. Find someone who. 2. Find the words in the questions to complete the charts.

3,Answer the following questions:

a) Have you learned something new while participating in a sport or extreme

activity? What was it and how has it helped you?
___________________________________________________________________________
b) Have you ever felt a big adrenaline rush from an activity? What were you
doing at the time?
___________________________________________________________________________
c) Have you ever scored a goal or achieved something significant in a sport? How
did you accomplish it?
___________________________________________________________________________
d) Have you ever discovered something amazing about yourself through sports or
extreme activities? What was it?
___________________________________________________________________________

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 4. Read the following article and find sentences into Present Perfect. Highlight them.
5. Reread and answer the comprehension questions.

6. Here's a quiz with ten questions related to experiences in sports and extreme activities, solve it using the present perfect tense!

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 1. Read and fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

a) I __________ (try) skydiving last summer.

b) She __________ (surf) in Hawaii during her vacation.
c) We __________ (not climb) Mount Everest.
d) They __________ (compete) in a snowboarding competition last winter.
e) He __________ (run) a marathon in under four hours.
f) __________ Maria __________ (ski) in the Alps this winter?
g) My friends and I __________ (play) soccer every weekend.
h) Maria __________ (ski) in the Alps before.
i) The daredevils __________ (paraglide) off the cliff yesterday.
j) Sarah __________ (skateboard) down a steep hill with her friends.
k) Our team __________ (win) the basketball tournament last month.
l) I __________ (not try) bungee jumping yet.
m) They __________ (not compete) in any swimming competitions.
n) __________ you __________ (try) rock climbing before?
o) We __________ (climb) a rock wall at the adventure park.
p) __________ your friends __________ (paraglide) off the cliff last weekend?
q) __________ he __________ (run) a marathon yet?
r) She __________ (not surf) in Australia before.

2. Fill in the blanks in each sentence with an appropriate adverb to complete the sentences in the present
perfect tense.
1. She has __________ competed in a surfing competition.
2. We have __________ hiked in the mountains.
3. Have you __________ performed a backflip on his skateboard?
4. They haven’t gone scuba diving in the ocean______.
5. I have __________ practiced yoga.
6. Maria has __________ swum with dolphins in the sea.
7. The team has __________ won the championship.
8. He has __________ climbed the highest peak in the region.
9. They have __________ completed a challenging obstacle course.
10. She has __________ surfed on some of the biggest waves in the world.

3. Read and answer:

a) What achievements has Queen made since they formed in 1970? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
b) How many hit songs has Queen produced that are still popular today? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
c) What awards has Queen won throughout their career? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
d) Why have people continued to enjoy Queen's music? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
e) How has Queen's level of fame evolved over the years? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
f) In what ways has Queen inspired other musicians? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Queen, the famous British rock band, has achieved many great things over the years.
Since they started in 1970, they have done so much! They have made lots of hit
songs that people still love today. They have won many awards, like Grammys and
others. People really like their music because it's special and different. They've played
sold-out concerts all around the world. Queen has become one of the most famous
bands ever, and they've inspired lots of other musicians too.

4. Listen and solve:

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Final task: Achievement Posters: Investigate and create a poster
to present to the class about personal or famous athletes'
achievements using the present perfect tense. For example,
"Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles."

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1. Read and find verbs in the Past Simple Tense and Present Perfect Tense. What is the difference the
between them? Do you remember the uses? Write them in the chart:

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2. Complete the sentences and justify the tense used:
a) I _________ (listen) to the new album by my favorite band yesterday.
b) She _________ (attend) three concerts this month alone.
c) They _________ (perform) at the music festival last weekend.
d) He _________ (not hear) the song before, but now it's his favorite.
e) We _________ (play) in a band together for over five years.
f) Have you ever _________ (see) your favorite artist live in concert?
g) The singer _________ (release) her debut album just last month.
h) I _________ (not practice) my guitar skills as much as I should have lately.
i) She _________ (learn) to play the piano when she was a child.
j) They _________ (not visit) the famous music venue in the city yet.

3. Read the paragraph and complete the blanks.

Music has always been a significant part of my life. Since I

1_____________(be) a child, I have been fascinated by its ability to
evoke emotions and create connections. Growing up, I attended
countless concerts with my family, where I
2_______________(experience) the magic of live music for the first
time. Over the years, I 3_____________(discover) new genres and
artists, expanding my musical horizons. Recently, I have been
exploring classical music, immersing myself in the works of composers like Beethoven
and Mozart. Despite the challenges of the past year, music 4______________(be) a
source of comfort and inspiration for me. I 5____________(find) peace in playing my
guitar and writing songs, allowing me to express myself in ways that words alone
cannot convey. As I reflect on my musical journey, I am grateful for the memories I
have made and excited for the melodies that await me in the future.

4. Read the following intereview:

5. Writing.
a) Divide into pairs or small groups.
b) Imagine you are a journalist interviewing a musician or
band members.
c) Create a dialogue using both present perfect and past
simple tense to ask questions about the artist's career,
achievements, and experiences. Use appropriate tense forms
based on the context of your questions (e.g., past tense for
specific events, present perfect for general experiences). In your dialogues,
highlight the verbs and justify the use of the tenses.
d) After preparing your dialogues, groups will perform the interviews for the class,
emphasizing correct tense usage.
e) If you find and add a song lyric of your artist or band in which the two tenses are
used, you´ll obtain an extra point!
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 1. Read the conversation. Then answer the questions.

a) Where do the students think the pictures are from? _________________________________________________________

b) What are the students’ opinions about retouching pictures on social media and in
advertisements? Do you agree? __________________________________________________________

2. Pay attemtion to the highlighted verbs. Which verbs are used to show you are certain about
something? Which ones are used when you are uncertain or you want to suggest a possibility?

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3. Look at the pictures and write a possible explanation for each of them.

a. What can you see in the picture? What do you think is happening?
b. Where do you think is the picture taken from?
c. Do you think it´s retouched? Why? Why not?
d. What´s the aim of the photographer?

1. Choose the correct words:

3 Write sentences about these pictures:

2. Rewrite the underlined sentences with might, must, or can’t.

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 Read the following short story:

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1. Answer these questions based on the story.
a) Do you think social media has a positive or negative impact on self-esteem in
today's society? Why?
b) What strategies could Emily use to maintain a healthy relationship with social
media while prioritizing her self-esteem and well-being?
c) How can we encourage a culture of authenticity and self-acceptance on social
media platforms?
d) What strategies could Emily use to maintain a healthy relationship with social
media while prioritizing her self-esteem and well-being?
e) If Emily had decided not to join the digital detox retreat, what do you think
her daily routine would have looked like instead?

2. Read the following sentences. Do you agree with the statements?

3. Analize second conditionl structures in the sentences. Can you infer the use of this structure?
4. Read the two cases in the Blog entry and solve the activities.

Questions:

a) What advice would

you give Sarah to
address the
situation with
Jake?

b) Have you ever felt

neglected by a
friend or partner
because of social
media? How did it
make you feel?

c) What boundaries do
you think are
important to set
when it comes to
social media and
relationships?

d) What could Emily

and Alex do to
rebuild trust in
their friendship?

e) Have you ever found

out something about
a friend through
social media that
surprised you? How
did it affect your
relationship?

f) How important do
you think honesty
and transparency
are in friendships,
especially in the
age of social
media?

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 5. Answer 5 of these hypothetical questions about the previous texts using the second conditional:

a) How would Emily react if Alex had shared those private Snapchats with her
instead?
b) How would Sarah feel if she didn't compare her relationship to those she sees
on social media?
c) How would Ethan react if Jake spent less time on TikTok and more time with him?
d) What would Sarah's relationship with Jake be like if they focused more on real-
life experiences than social media?
e) What would Ethan do if he didn't worry about being as cool as the influencers
on TikTok?
f) How would Sarah and Jake's relationship change if they communicated openly
about their feelings regarding social media?

6. Here are some sentences in both the negative and affirmative forms, complete them using the
second conditional.

Affirmative Form:
a) If teenagers _________________ (receive) fewer likes and comments on social media, they _________________
(feel) less pressure to fit in.
b) If teens __________________ (spend) less time comparing themselves to others on social media, they
__________________ (have) higher self-esteem.
c) If young people ___________________ (receive) more positive feedback about their real-life achievements
instead of their online presence, they ___________________(feel) more confident.
d) If teens __________________ (focus) on building relationships offline rather than online, they
_________________________ (probably /have) stronger self-esteem.
Negative Form:
a) If teens ___________________(not seek) validation through likes and comments on social media, they
__________________(not feel) as insecure.
b) If teenagers ________________________(not compare) their lives to the filtered versions they see on social
media, they __________________(not feel) as inadequate.
c) If teens _______________(not base) their self-esteem on the number of followers they have, they
___________________ (not feel) as pressured to present a perfect image.
d) If young people ______________________ (not spend) so much time on social media, they _____________________
(not be) as susceptible to negative influences on their self-esteem.

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7. Match the halves:

8. Put the words in the correctc order. Remember to add a comma when the sentence begins with
an if clause.

9. Complete the sentences in the second conditional using two verbs from the box in each sentence.

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  Divide into small groups.
 You will imagine your ideal social media experience using the second conditional and share with
the class.
 Discuss and write down the following prompts using the second conditional:

a) If we could design our own social media platform, what features would it have to promote
positive self-esteem and mental well-being?
b) If we could create rules for using social media, what guidelines would we implement to
foster a supportive and uplifting online community?
c) If we could influence how people interacted with each other on social media, what behaviors
would we encourage to boost self-esteem and confidence?
d) If we could offer advice to teens struggling with social media and self-esteem, what would
we tell them?

1. You’re going to read The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar

Allan Poe. Before you read, discuss.

a. What does “tell-tale heart” mean?

b. Pay attention to the picture. How would
you describe the narrator’s state?
c. Can you predict the sort of “story” he’s
about to tell?

3. Find out information about Edgar Allan Poe and

complete.
4. Read this short introduction. Then, find out the
words in the wordsearch and tick the words you
expect to read in the text.

The Tell-Tale Heart is really a study of madness.

Tell-tale in the title means something which
makes something else extremely obvious: e.g.
chocolate around your mouth is a tell-tale sign
that you have just eaten some. The story is told
from the point of view of the narrator, who says
that he has problems with his nerves, but is
convinced that he is not mad.
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1. Read the whole text. Underline the words you don’t know. Try to guess their meaning from the
context. Then, answer:

A.What kind of text is it? B. What genre is it? C. Which is the expected audience?

2. QUIZ. Please choose the best option for each of the following questions:

1. What is the first piece of evidence the narrator gives to suggest he can’t be mad?
a. His sharp sense of hearing b. His love of the old man c. His deductive skills
2. What is written on the frame of the picture of the old man and the narrator?
a. Poe photos b. Usher photography c. Vulture pictures
3. At around what time did the narrator put the lantern into the old man’s room?
a. 9pm b. Midnight c. 2am
4. How long did it take the narrator to place his head completely inside the old man’s
room?
a. 4 hours b. 1 hour c. 20 minutes
5. How many times did the narrator put his head in the old man’s room before he killed

him? a. 7 b. 8 c. 3

6. What object does the narrator compare his slowly moving hand to?
a. A snail b. A watch’s minute hand c. Paint drying
7. Why did the old man suddenly wake up?
a. He saw the narrator’s head in the room b. He had a nightmare c. He heard the

narrator’s thumb slip on the lantern

8. What does the old man do when you tap him?

a. Screams b. Trembles c. Opens his eye

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3. Sequence of Events: Put the following events in the right order. No number is repeated. The order
is from 1-10. Read carefully.

The narrator hears the old man's heart beat louder and louder.
The narrator leaps into the old man's room and takes his life.
The narrator tells us that the disease has sharpened his senses.
The narrator is bothered by the old man's eye and decides to take his life.
Police arrive at the narrator's house.
The narrator looks into the old man's room and sees the eye open.
The narrator puts his head in the room to look in at the old man for 7 nights.
The narrator gives himself away to the police.
The narrator conceals the old man underneath the floor.
The old man groans in terror, knowing that someone is watching him.

4. Answer.

a) Why does the narrator decide to kill the old man?

_____________________________________________________
b) Who arrives at the narrator’s door at night? Why have they come?
_____________________________________________________
c) Why does the narrator finally confess to his crime?
_____________________________________________________
5. The narrator of the story claims he is not mad. Do you agree? Fill in the graphic below by
collecting evidence from the story. Focus on the narrator’s thoughts, words and actions. Then,
write whether or not you think the narrator is a reliable source of information.

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6. Match the sentences with the explanations.

We are interested in the action – not who did it.

Who did the action is important for us.

7. Which of these sentences is active and which is passive?

ü The old man is killed by the narrator. __________________________

ü The narrator killed the old man. _______________________________

8. Analyse the sentences above. When the sentence changes from active to
passive:

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The man was questioned by the policemen.

12. Indicate whether the sentences below contain verbs in active [A] or passive [P] voice. Then write
the opposite.

1. Edgar Allan Poe is named by students as their favorite author.

______________________________________________________
2. He wrote reviews, poetry and fiction. _____________________________________________________
3. He created bizarre plots. _______________________________________________________
4. The narrator commits murder. ____________________________________________
5. His victim was buried beneath the floor by the killer. ______________________________________
6. The narrator is questioned by a policeman. ___________________________________________________________

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a. What music do you usually listen to? What genres/artists?

b. Where and when do you listen to it?

c. What impact does the music have on you?

d. Do you think you will listen to the same music in five years’ time?

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1. Scan the text on the following page and answer:

1. What kind of text is it? ________________

2. What genre is it? ________________

3. Which is the expected audience?

2. Read the article about music. Highlight the words you don’t know and look them up in a
dictionary.
3., Study the reading strategy. Then identify the main message of each paragraph and complete
the chart. Compare your ideas in pairs.

A It introduces the idea that music connects us

B It …

F It concludes that …

4. Read the text again. Answer T (true) or F (false). Correct the false ones.
a. Music is a new art.
b. We have a special part in our brain that is prepared to process music.
c. Researchers said that listening to music in groups is not positive.
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the music they listen to.

e. Music connects us because we can listen to music everywhere and it always makes us feel

happy.

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5. Read the text again. Pay attention to the sentences highlighted in bold. Find the matching sentence
in the article.

6. Analyse the examples from point 6.

a. What kind of sentences are these?

b. Can you spot the differences between them?

8.
7. We are going to play a game. You will have to transform the following sentences into
direct speech to find out the name of these songs and who sings.
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Unit 2: present perfect and past simple
Unit 3: deduction and second conditional.
Unit 4: Literature