Are you afraid of anything? Have you got any phobias? Watch this hilarious sketch about a bunch of people who meet at a phobia convention. Please download here the attached worksheet.
US Airways Plane Crashes in Hudson River
Watch the following video about a plane crash which took place not long ago and answer the questions here
Renewable Energy: let's give it a go!
Watch the following video about solar energy research in Spain and answer the following questions:
1) Heat from surrounding solar panels is concentrated...
a) at the top of the tower.
b) at the bottom of the tower.
c) at the middle of the tower.
2) The heat at 35 storeys high generates...
a) steam which drives cars.
b) steam which drives turbines.
c) a white liquid which makes electricity.
3) Scientists are planning to install several solar panels...
a) near a village in Spain.
b) around the tower.
c) in California.
4) According to the project director, you can also turn turbines...
a) manually.
b) reflecting heat into a central tube, also known as parabolic trough technology.
c) using bigger solar panels.
5) According to the reporter, in five years they're planning to generate enough electricity for a city like...
a) Madrid
b) Seville
c) San Diego.
6) The main goal now is to bring production costs...... and ...... power storage time when the Sun isn't shining.
a) down/boost
b) up/boost
c) down/lower
KEY: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6a
1) Heat from surrounding solar panels is concentrated...
a) at the top of the tower.
b) at the bottom of the tower.
c) at the middle of the tower.
2) The heat at 35 storeys high generates...
a) steam which drives cars.
b) steam which drives turbines.
c) a white liquid which makes electricity.
3) Scientists are planning to install several solar panels...
a) near a village in Spain.
b) around the tower.
c) in California.
4) According to the project director, you can also turn turbines...
a) manually.
b) reflecting heat into a central tube, also known as parabolic trough technology.
c) using bigger solar panels.
5) According to the reporter, in five years they're planning to generate enough electricity for a city like...
a) Madrid
b) Seville
c) San Diego.
6) The main goal now is to bring production costs...... and ...... power storage time when the Sun isn't shining.
a) down/boost
b) up/boost
c) down/lower
KEY: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6a
Ice Caps Melting? Oh, c'mon....
Watch the following video on melting ice caps and answer the following questions:
1) The ice caps shrink in....
a) summer.
b) spring.
c) winter.
2) One of the consequences of this is....
a) that the Northwest Passage is closed.
b) that the Northeast Passage is now open.
c) that the Northwest Passage is now open.
3) Scientists say that...
a) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes stronger and melts at a slower rate.
b) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes weaker and melts at a slower rate.
c) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes weaker and melts at a faster rate.
4) According to some scientists,
a) this is something we had not seen in thousands of years.
b) this is something which happens every year.
c) this will happen again in two thousand years.
KEY: 1a, 2c, 3c, 4a
1) The ice caps shrink in....
a) summer.
b) spring.
c) winter.
2) One of the consequences of this is....
a) that the Northwest Passage is closed.
b) that the Northeast Passage is now open.
c) that the Northwest Passage is now open.
3) Scientists say that...
a) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes stronger and melts at a slower rate.
b) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes weaker and melts at a slower rate.
c) as more ice melts, the ice around becomes weaker and melts at a faster rate.
4) According to some scientists,
a) this is something we had not seen in thousands of years.
b) this is something which happens every year.
c) this will happen again in two thousand years.
KEY: 1a, 2c, 3c, 4a
Nuclear Power Stations: do we really really really want them?
Watch the video on this website and answer the questions below:
1) What was spilt into the ground?
a) sulphuric acid
b) liquid containing uranium
c) water and sodium
2) How much liquid was spilt?
a) 13 m3
b) 30 m3
c) 3 m3
3) What type of incident is it?
a) level 1
b) level 2
c) level 3
4) The liquid contained...
a) 8 gr of unenriched uranium
b) 12 gr of enriched uranium
c) 12 gr of unenriched uranium
5) Who will investigate the cause of the accident?
a) the French Army
b) the French Nuclear Safety authorities
c) the Swiss Nuclear Safety authorities
key: 1b, 2b, 3a, 4c, 5b
As a follow-up activity, we could discuss whether we really need nuclear power stations.
1) What was spilt into the ground?
a) sulphuric acid
b) liquid containing uranium
c) water and sodium
2) How much liquid was spilt?
a) 13 m3
b) 30 m3
c) 3 m3
3) What type of incident is it?
a) level 1
b) level 2
c) level 3
4) The liquid contained...
a) 8 gr of unenriched uranium
b) 12 gr of enriched uranium
c) 12 gr of unenriched uranium
5) Who will investigate the cause of the accident?
a) the French Army
b) the French Nuclear Safety authorities
c) the Swiss Nuclear Safety authorities
key: 1b, 2b, 3a, 4c, 5b
As a follow-up activity, we could discuss whether we really need nuclear power stations.
Gosforth Hall Hotel
Is the Gosforth Hall Hotel real? If so, how much does a double room cost per day?
And the story of the Catholic priest in Room 11?
Would you like to spend a night in this hotel? Why (not)?
Leave a comment with your name and your answers!
And the story of the Catholic priest in Room 11?
Would you like to spend a night in this hotel? Why (not)?
Leave a comment with your name and your answers!
Mamma Mia!
Watch the movie trailer and try to fill up the gaps with the verbs at the bottom of the page, which can be in the present or the past!
Have fun!
Love, like, hate...
Do you want to watch a video by ef podenglish on likes and dislikes? You'll learn loads!
Phonology: English Pronunciation Chart.
Check out this interesting tool that will help you loads improving your pronunciation skills! You can either check it on line or download the attachment to use it at home.Don't miss out!
History of Halloween.
How much do you know about the origins of this spooky festival? Follow the script and choose the correct words. Then check your answers.
Quantum of Solace... Quantum of what?
Are you a fan of James Bond? So you must know about his last release! Follow the link below and learn about this new 007 film and the meaning of the original soundtrack.
Quantum of Solace... Quantum of what?
Quantum of Solace... Quantum of what?
Why do we need to learn English?
Think about it and then compare your ideas with Misterduncan's. Do you agree with him? Please leave a comment and discuss your blogmates opinions.
The Simpsons Family Tree.
How much do you know about the most famous family on the screen? Practise your family vocabulary with this interactive website and learn a bit more about the Simpsons!
http://www.learnenglish.be/voc1_relatives_study.htm
http://www.learnenglish.be/voc1_relatives_study.htm
What's going on in Trafalgar Square?
Quite a few people were caught in the Trafalgar Square Big Freeze last February. Can you describe what people are doing at the moment? Start like this:
"It's 3.29 in Trafalgar Square. In a few seconds a thousand people are going to freeze. I'm going to describe what they are doing at the moment of the freeze...
...And after that, everybody is cheering and clapping."
"It's 3.29 in Trafalgar Square. In a few seconds a thousand people are going to freeze. I'm going to describe what they are doing at the moment of the freeze...
...And after that, everybody is cheering and clapping."
Positive thinking.
Are you a positive thinker? Is being an optimistic person important for your future life? Can you see yourself happy in 5 years time? Why? What are your plans?Please write a comment answering these questions. Do you agree with your blogmates?
A Smelly Christmas to All with Shrek the Halls!
Enjoy this fantastic Christmas activity with Shrek!!
Watch Part 1.
Watch Part 2.
Activities: BBC article, synopsis, extra activities.
Check your answers! synopsis checker, extra activities checker.
Watch Part 1.
Watch Part 2.
Activities: BBC article, synopsis, extra activities.
Check your answers! synopsis checker, extra activities checker.
Are you keeping your New Year's resolutions?
A new year has started and it's time for New Year's Resolutions and English classes!
Example: "I will study a lot more English this year".
Please leave a comment after you have done your tasks (on Resolutions for the New Year. Download your worksheet here.
Example: "I will study a lot more English this year".
Please leave a comment after you have done your tasks (on Resolutions for the New Year. Download your worksheet here.
My perfect day in Sydney
Can you imagine a perfect day in Sydney? Watch this video and choose the correct options from the attached worksheet. Then check with the key.
Home Rules
Everyone is welcome to take part in this project as long as they're willing to share exploitations of any internet materials.
When publishing a post, it should contain links to all the materials related to the activity.
You must have a blogger account, since the masters will authorize participants who will be able to publish from their own account.
Copying published materials is as easy as doing a "copy/paste" of what you're interested in.
Tagging is the most important part in this project. When you publish a post, you should label it following some of these fields:
When publishing a post, it should contain links to all the materials related to the activity.
You must have a blogger account, since the masters will authorize participants who will be able to publish from their own account.
Copying published materials is as easy as doing a "copy/paste" of what you're interested in.
Tagging is the most important part in this project. When you publish a post, you should label it following some of these fields:
- Main topic: i. e. environment, health, travel, etc.
- Typology of the activity: i.e. video, music_clip, quiz, videocast, podcast, etc.
- Skill: i.e. reading, listening, etc.
- Suitable level: elementary, intermediate, upper-intermediate, etc. (or following the CEFL scale: A1, B2, A2.1, etc.).
Searching for a post related to any of the tags is extremely easy from the main page.
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