ni2 8/2/12

 STATIONERY: Pencil Sharpeners, Lead Pencil, Erasers, Staplers, Gift Packs, Scales, copy papers all sizes, files, binders, paper clips, clips, correction pen, thumb tacks, adhesive tapes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,all kind of stationery items.

WORK

Do you like your job?

Is it like you thought it would be when you got hired?

What would you change being realistic?

How would the perfect boss be?

Listening activity (15):

Listen to the track and explain with your own words what happened?

Now listen and fill in the gaps.

Four burglars have escaped from custody only days after 1)_____ sentenced to twelve years of prison. They 2)_____ transferred from the law courts in Liverpool to Strangeways prison.

They 3)_____ found guilty of stealing stationery goods and money from the shops in the area. It 4)_____ thought that they were all members of the same gang. They escaped from the train in which they were 5)_____ transported, when the driver 6)_____ forced to stop because of a tree across the railway. It 7)_____ believed that the tree 8)_____ placed there by other members of their family, who 9)_____ informed of the route 10)_____ taken by the train. A full investigation of the events leading to the escape 11)_____ ordered and anyone with information 12)______ asked to contact the journalists to help the enquiry.

Key:

Four burglars have escaped from custody only hours after BEING sentenced to ten years of prison. They WERE BEING transferred from the law courts in Manchester to Strangeways prison.

They HAD BEEN found guilty of stealing electrical goods and money from the shops in the area. It IS thought that they were all members of the same gang. They  escaped from the van in which they were BEING transported, when the driver WAS forced to stop because of a tree across the road. It IS believed that the tree WAS placed there by other members of the gang, who HAD BEEN informed of the route TO BE taken by the van. A full investigation of the events leading to the escape HAS BEEN ordered and anyone with information IS asked to contact the police to help the enquiry.

nb2 7/2/12

How is she? She’s fine

What is she like? Pretty and fun

What does she look like?  Tall, fair hair, blue eyes…

Sportive

Fashionable

He’s medium height

He’s got short hair

Humble

Play jokes

Helping

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Getting annoyed quickly or easily [= crabby]:

Jo was tired, irritable, and depressed.

He listens to other people’s problems

Tracksuit

Turtle neck sweater/pullover/jersey…

Hooded sweatshirt

Polar fleece jacket

Light/dark blue

Striped/checked/with designs/simple

Bracelet

Necklace

Ring/earring

Piercing

V/round neck

Blouse

Sport shoes

Fuchsia / ˈfjuːʃə/

Boat neck

Tights

Short sleeved jacket

underpants AmE; ↪ knickers, briefs,boxer shorts]

un‧der‧wear [uncountable]

clothes that you wear next to your body under your other clothes:

You just need to take a change of underwear.

Rugby

Ice skating

ni2 6/2/12

GOSSIPING

Are you interested in other people’s lives?

Do you ask personal questions the first time you meet a person? Why (not)?

Do you have fun following people on Twitter/Facebook? Why (not)?

Do you have a look at gutter press magazines or newspapers?

Do you watch reality shows? What do you think of them?

DESCRIPTION OF A PLACE.

How would you improve your town?

How would you describe life in your village in winter?

Which is your favourite season? Why?

Span‧dex [uncountable] trademark

a material that stretches, used especially for making tight-fitting sports clothes

Dim comparative dimmer, superlative dimmest

1 dark

Fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well [≠ bright]:

In the dim light of the early dawn

A dim glow

Geek [countable]

Informal someone who is not popular because they wear unfashionable clothes, do not know how to behave in social situations, or do strange things [= nerd]:

a computer geek

Non seq‧ui‧tur [countable]

A statement which does not seem to be connected in a reasonable or sensible way with what was said before

Cur‧mud‧geon [countable] old-fashioned

Someone who is often annoyed or angry, especially an old person.

Smat‧ter‧ing [singular]

1 a small number or amount of something

Ea‧ger

1 very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do

Eager to do something

I was eager to get back to work as soon as possible.

He's a bright kid and eager to learn.

Gift‧ed

Having a natural ability to do one or more things extremely well [↪ talented]

Gifted musician/artist/teacher etc

She was an extremely gifted poet.

Polar fleece jacket

nb2 2/2/12

You must/have to speak English in class (a rule or obligation)

You don’t have to speak English in class (not a rule or an obligation)

You mustn’t speak English in class (prohibited)

5C

A)

Jane has to work very hard.

Do you have to wear a uniform?

My sister doesn’t have to go to school.

Do I have to finish it now?

We don’t have to get up early tomorrow.

Does Harry have to work tomorrow?

We have to hurry or we’ll be late.

B)

Mustn’t, have to, don’t have, must/have to, mustn’t, don’t have, must/have to, don’t have.

experiment ¹ /ɪkˈsperəmənt / || /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

country / ˈkʌntri/

survive /sərˈvaɪv / || /səˈvaɪv/

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/

course ¹ /kɔːrs / || /kɔːs/

Can you take me to Oxford street, please?

I’d like a beer, please.

Could you tell me the way to …?

This is Miguel, may I talk to …?

Could you tell me the time, please?

Did you get to the place?

a wee bit (adj.)

a little bit

A, AN:

Before a word beginning with a vowel sound, use an• an elephant• an umbrella• an obvious mistake!! 

Use an before an 'h' that is not pronounced• an hour later• an honest explanation!! 

Use a before a 'u' that is pronounced like 'you'• a university• a unique opportunity!! 

Use an before an abbreviation that is pronounced with a vowel sound at the start• an SOS call• an MP3 file

ni2 1/2/12

ACKNOWLEDGE: show you notice somebody

to show someone that you have noticed them or heard what they have said:

Tom acknowledged her presence by a brief glance.

Fare

1 [countable] the price you pay to travel somewhere by bus, train, plane etc

bus/train/air/cab fare

Air fares have shot up by 20%.

half-fare/full-fare

Children under 14 travel half-fare.

lively / ˈlaɪvli/

greeting / ˈɡriːtɪŋ/

enquire /ɪnˈkwaɪr / || /ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/

Inquire, enquire [intransitive and transitive] formal

To ask someone for information:

'Why are you doing that?' the boy inquired.

acknowledge /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ / || /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

phoenix / ˈfiːnɪks/

instead /ɪnˈsted/

stare ¹ /ster / ||/steə(r)/

raise ¹ /reɪz/

raise [transitive]

1 move higher

to move or lift something to a higher position, place, or level:

Can you raise the torch so I can see?

William raised his hat and smiled at her.

Raise your hand if you know the right answer.

2 increase

to increase an amount, number, or level [≠ lower]:

Many shops have raised their prices.

The university is working to raise the number of students from state schools.

a campaign to raise awareness of meningitis

Dr Hayward intends to raise the museum's profile (=make it more well-known).

colleague / ˈkɑːliːɡ / || / ˈkɒliːɡ/

respond /rɪˈspɑːnd / || /rɪˈspɒnd/

immediately /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

awkward / ˈɔːkwərd / || / ˈɔːkwəd/ not relaxed or comfortable

embarrassed /ɪmˈbærəst/

doubt ¹ /daʊt/

Finland

a country in northeast Europe between Russia and Sweden. Population: 5,190,785 (2003). Capital: Helsinki. People from Finland are called Finns.

—Finnish noun, adjective

Above all

Gerund:

Tell me three things that help you relax. (watching TV)

Tell me three things you are doing at the weekend. (Future)

Tell me something annoying that somebody close to you always does.

Tell me something that’s changing in your life.

…

Adverbs:

Tell me one of your hobbies and the frequency which you practice it with.

Tell me the way you like doing things.

Tell me how much you liked the last film you saw (too, very, much, pretty, really).

…

Agree or not:

Tell me something you think that you know might be controversial and check your colleagues’ opinion.

…

Past perfect:

Tell me some something you’ve been doing recently that’s taken most of your time.

NB2 31/1/12

Describe the routines of somebody close to you.

Describe his/her personality.

Describe what you are wearing right now.

Every other day

3p

After that

Have milk for breakfast

She goes

Arrive at (get-go to work/get-go home)

Half past 3

3 days a week

We wake up at the same time

To eat/to have lunch

Goes to the gym

At the weekend

For afternoon

In my aunt’s car

Meet his friends

Talk to

Go home/to my house

Finishes

Have breakfast

During the trip he does the homework

He has dinner

Go to bed

After that she gets dressed

Finish school/work/my classes

Pick him up

Like helping ill people

Come back to his house

He has a big breakfast

Goes to gym/he does some sport/he goes swimming-jogging-climbing-cycling

He makes/cooks lunch/dinner

He goes with his children to extra activities

Talk about

Exercises

At midnight/midday

Before going to work

Start work (goes back to work)

My sister plays tennis with his friends in Alcantarilla.

About 7.30

Get work

In his freetime

Go to hospital

Have a checkup

Didn’t use to have

A small cat

Goes to do sport

He doesn’t normally go to bed until 10

Goes to the library in her town

In the evening/at night she phones me

Go to bed

To describe you

Finish breakfast/having  breakfast

On the internet

Try to learn to play the guitar

At night

Likes watching

He gets

Make his breakfast

Go to his daughter’s house

A piece of toast

Go to work

3p

We finish/start school

Come back home/to my house

Make lunch

Finally

At the end of the day

Brush her teeth

Eyes

Helps me a lot

I’m working

Recipe

Listening to music

She’s studying at secondary school

Finish work

He comes back home

To make lunch

Has lunch/dinner

Go to bed

Prepare breakfast

She begins to study

Lunch is ready

Watch the news on TV

Have dinner

At about 3 o’clock

Watches

He’s a bit scary

Engineer

Has breakfast

At about 2.30

Watches

She has an orange juice for breakfast

After that/afterwards

She meets her friends and plays the guitar

Goes swimming

Must go/have to go

3p brush watch

He usually plays his…

Half past

Until (from .. to)

Cycling along the river

When he goes back

In bed

Put the children to bed

7 years old

His mother drive him to school

Grandparents

(clothes) not to loose time

her time

Hasn’t got classes

Is a teacher

I listen to her talk very loud to them

Walk the dog

3p

Breakfast

Work

To have lunch

Study piano

Until she falls asleep

NI2 30/1/12

PRESENT CONTINUOUS (ARRANGEMENTS)

I’m broadcasting two football matches (partysport.net46.net).

I’m studying the next whole weekend.

I’m going to university the whole week.

I’m meeting with my friends on Saturday for a birthday party.

I’m going to the airport because my wife is flying to Sweden.

I’m going to the movies with my friend to see this new film.

I’m seeing a football match in Valencia in Mestalla on Wednesday.

I’m working next Saturday.

I’m going to the beach next weekend so I have to get everything ready.

I’m leaving Murcia on Wednesday.

I’m seeing the doctor next Friday.

I’m going swimming tomorrow and next Thursday.

I’m resting all the week at last since I’ve finished my exams.

I’m playing basketball with my friends next Saturday morning.

I’m starting work at seven o’clock on Wednesday morning.

On Friday afternoon I’m doing the shopping for next week.

I’m starting my driving lessons on Thursday.

I’m buying a new dress to attend to a wedding.

I’m going to hospital to take a course on emergency.

I’m visiting my parents for my grandmother’s birthday next Saturday.

This week I’m resting most of the time and doing some things I have left done.

I’m meeting my friends on Saturday.

I’m organizing a short trip for next month.

I’m going to a concert tomorrow.

I’m going to the doctor tomorrow to have my stomach checked.

I’m planting tomato seeds for the summer harvest.

ADVERBS AND WORD ORDER:

FREQUENCY/TIME

Children are often pretty funny.

I’m always late to my English class.

I usually have a cup of coffee for breakfast.

I’ve never read that book before.

He is hardly ever nervous

I never have breakfast at home because I’m always in a hurry.

My sister is always tired when she arrives home after work.

I recently saw a fantastic performance in the theatre. I saw… recently.

I usually get late to the class, so I always walk very quickly.

MANNER

She drives her motorbike carefully or he carefully drove…

I usually drive to work very slowly.

He doesn’t work very hard because he’s quite lazy.

I prefer reading the test slowly to reading it faster and pulling my leg.

When I have to work quickly I don’t feel stressed.

I hardly ever have free time so I really need to get some days off immediately.

DEGREE

I don’t like this stuff much.

The novel I’m writing is pretty interesting.

Children are often pretty funny.

He doesn’t work very hard because he’s quite lazy.

I really like staying at home when it rains.

This winter is much warmer and drier than usual.

Being rich would be really interesting

Your new glasses are so beautiful! I love them.

I hope to be able to study awfully hard for my next exam.

Flattering

Colador (para pastas, verduras) colander.

COLD WINTER DAY: PEPPA PIG

It’s cold, the children wear scarfs, coats, mittens, boots. What’s missing?

Who says: “The trees haven’t got leaves”? (Pepa)

What does Pepa and George do in muddy puddles? Jump up and down.

Why is the puddle slippery? It’s turned to ice

Who says: “That was close, lucky I’ve got a good sense of balance”? (daddy pig)

Can the ducks swim in the pond? No, it’s frozen to ice.

Who says: “let’s catch snowflakes!”? (pepa)

Sussie ship arrives on a  (Guess the word putting the letters in order) TOBGOGNA (toboggan)

Who says: “Just be careful you don’t slip over, daddy pig!”? (Mummy pig)

Who wins the race? Pepa and George and their daddy. Does he think it’s fun? Yes, quite fun.

nb2 26/1/12

My family:

Big/small

Meet frequently? Why (not)?

Anybody special? Why?

Miss anybody? Why?

Any problems? With who?

Why is family so important for you (or not)?

An only child/expect a baby/love each other very much/share rooms/adviser/relative/passed away/joker/loving/spontaneous/give a helping hand/when I need them, they’re always there for me/godmother/can’t stand/there’s a special connection

mis‧chie‧vous

1 someone who is mischievous likes to have fun, especially by playing tricks on people or doing things to annoy or embarrass them:

Their sons are noisy and mischievous.

Mainly

I couldn’t believe my eyes

Spain seen by tourists

ni2 25/1/12

Grammar Reference unit 4

A)    Gerund and infinitive

To sail, going, sailing, to relax/relaxing, to let, working, to go, arriving, to see, to discover, to be, going, to get, to relax, being, to think, to sail.

To sail, going, to go, arriving, to see, to discover, to be, going, to get, to relax/relaxing, being, to think, to sail.

B)

a) Two men had been seen breaking into the building, the two men were arrested (by the police), they’ve been charged, they are being hold in police custody, they will be taken to court tomorrow, they may be sent to prison.

b) Seen, launched, discovered, been taken, being examined.(be released)

C)

a) Remembered, arrived, been waiting, been learning, had, been travelling, left.

b) Had not been listening, had been travelling, had been going, hadn’t been walking, had been waiting

D)

a) would have, would work, 3 ok, didn’t use to/wouldn’t, 5-6-7-8 the 3 ok, used to see/would see, used to decide/would decide, the 3.