This blog is aimed at English students that want to review and improve all the important topics dealt with in the classroom.
Every week you could see the pages of the coursebook or workbook that have been explained in the classroom and the activities proposed as homework.
You could also see some useful links of websites that will help you to improve your English language.
Feel free to ask anything you need.
Enjoy your English!
💭💬Have a conversation with your partner based on the following statement. You are expected to exchange opinions and provide supporting arguments making sure what you say is relevant and on topic.
1: You should never lie in your CV or in job interviews.
2: Rash decisions will often result in poor outcomes.
3: Creativity cannot be taught or learned.
👉You have had a discussion in class about arts education. Write an essay for your teacher giving your opinions on the statement below:
“While some people believe it is essential that young people study artistic subjects at school, others reckon it is a complete waste of time.”
STUDENT A CRIME AND DELINQUENCY Breaking the law and antisocial behaviour are two of the most important problems of modern cities. Do you think life in a small town or village is less violent than in a big city?
Read these suggestions and talk about them: The most common crimes in our society. Where are these crimes more frequent? STUDENT B CRIME AND DELINQUENCY Breaking the law and antisocial behaviour are two of the most important problems of modern cities. Do you think life in a small town or village is less violent than in a big city? Read these suggestions and talk about them: Why do you think people break the law? Suggest some ideas to help reduce crime.
👉WRITTEN MEDIATION
Watch the following videos and take notes on key information to do the task below. You can use subtitles to understand all the important information.
The British authorities have done some videos with testimonies from different prison officers in which they explain what is involved in their job. You have a friend who’s trying to decide which career path he/she should follow.
Write an email explaining to your friend why this could be the perfect job for him/her and encouraging him/her to apply for it (about 200 words).
What do you think would be an appropriate punishment for…? 1 a woman who abandoned some kittens in a forest 2 people caught speeding in a residential area 3 a man who was caught carrying a loaded gun in the street 4 some teenagers who vandalized a school bus 5 noisy neighbours who play rock music very loudly at all hours
1. Why is the judge so famous? What is the result of his job?
2. Give examples of the type of crimes that were commited and the sentences the offenders had.
3. What does the judge say about getting minor criminals into jail?
4. How do the defendants feel about their punishments?
111. A man was accused of hitting an old
woman. This incident happened at Derby square two weeks ago. The woman was sent
to the nearest hospital. The doctors said she got there with a broken leg, and
some bruises on her left arm.
3 2. A teenage-girl was taking by surprise
shoplifting. This incident happened in a known supermarket downtown. She said
she was hungry and didn´t have money to buy the food.
4 3. A group of teenagers was arrested
yesterday late at night. They were hitting (kicking) a homeless person who was sleeping on a
sidewalk in the city center.
4. 4. A woman was accused of throwing trash
from the balcony of her apartment. When questioned by the police-officer, she
said she didn´t have another option because she was operated three days ago
(varicose) and couldn’t go downstairs walking. She lives alone and besides the
elevator of the building was broken.
