Revision over Christmas

It is important to keep revising before it is too late. You should do a few exercises every day if you need to consolidate your grammar.
Here are some links to the grammar studied so far. New exercises (especially rephrasing exercises) have been added. But if you have not completed the previous exercises, it is highly advisable to do them.

Link to connectors

Link to past tenses

Link to future tenses

You will find exercises on verb tenses (with explanations in Spanish and solution) at "Reprographics.

Reader for Term 2:
Decide which one is more suitable for you, depending on your level (and what type of books  you prefer)

Brave New World
Burlington Books 2 Bachillerato
Jane Eyre
Burlington Books 1 Bachillerato

Exams
Reader: 31st January
Half term: 14th February*
End of term: 27th March*
*Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading comprehension/Listening
Dates for Writing will be decided later on.

SOLUTION TO REVISION WORKSHEETS UNITS 1 AND 2

GRAMMAR UNIT 1
1. I'm meeting 2. Julia hs been walking the dog for 3 hours.  3. ...hasn't finished...yet  4. I moved...in 2002. 5. We probably won't go... 6. I have been working ...lately  7. ...has stopped working at... 8. I was tired after I had done... 9. We had coffee while we were waiting... 10. We have already told you...

VOCABULARY UNIT 1
1. It's harmless 2. I was thrilled to hear that. 3. That poor man is homeless
4. ...is very useful. 5. ...felt embarrassed when she saw him again. 6. That was an amusing film. 7. I was shocked to hear that Bill had broken... 8. ...I find it very challenging.

VOCABULARY UNIT 1
1. expression 2. popularity 3. disappointment  4. punctuation  5. loneliness
6. sadness 7. description  8. improvement  9. happiness 10. combination

GRAMMAR UNIT 2
1. By the time he arrives, we will have finished. 2. At 8:00 he will be studying French. 3. Soon everybody will be working from home. 4. Do you think it will have snowed by the weekend? 5. We will have doubled.... 6. Their plane will be flying.... 7. This time next week I will be working... 8. I will have painted/I will have finished painting.... before we start living here.

VOCABULARY UNIT 2
1. upgrade 2. cutting-edge 3. perform 4. features 5. controversial 6. enables
7. search  8. invented  9. convenient  10. costly

VOCABULARY UNIT 2
1. saved the day 2. keeping the track of 3. keep you posted  4. saved...life  5. keeps a promise  6. keep....company  7. save energy  8. will save...the trouble 9. keep a diary

CONNECTORS
1. He is both lazy and irresponsible.
2. Neither your parents nor your teachers would approve....
3. She cooks well; she hates cleaning...., though.
4. She was not prepared....; however, she managed...
5. Alex didn't sleep....; consequently, he feels....
6. Neither Michael nor Samantha is going....
7. Although he has plenty...., he doesn't spend much.
8. Even though there was a lot of... , no trains were....
9. She has a driving license; nevertheless, she rarely....
10. In spite of feeling ill, she came....
11. Despite having....she never became...
12. Despite the fact that we had an appointment, he didn't...
13. She tries hard; however, she never manages...
14. Vicky eats a lot; however, she isn't...
15. I like travelling by...whereas my husband likes....
16. In addition to being very witty, he is resourceful.
17. The export wine as well as selling all....
      They sell all....as well as exporting....

addition and contrast

Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4 (Grammar help and test)


Rewriting (contrast)  (NEW)
1) She has plenty of money, but she is very mean.
-Although...
2) I didn ́t buy the car, even though I had the money.
-Despite...
3) She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy.
-Even though...
4) They have a car but they rarely use it.
- Although...
5) They went out for a walk, even though the weather was bad.
- In spite of...
6) Despite being innocent, he was sent to prison.
-Although...
7) A lot of people buy those houses, even though the prices are high.
-Despite...
8) Our coach didn ́t arrive late, even though the traffic was terrible.
-In spite of...
9) People continue to smoke, even though they know the dangers.
-In spite of...
10) Despite being very tired, he stayed out late.
- Although...
11) John won the race. Nevertheless, he didn ́t feel happy.
-Despite...

(solutions underneath)

SOLUTIONS TO REWRITING
1) Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean.
2) Despite having the money, I didn't buy...
3) Even though she never takes any....., she is quite fit...
4) Although they have a car, they rarely...
5) In spite of the bad weather, they went...
6) Although he was innocent, he...
7) Despite the high prices, a lot of people...
8) In spite of the terrible traffic, our coach...
9) In spite of knowing the dangers, people...
10) Although he was very tired, he...
11) Despite winning (having won) the race, John didn't feel...

Discussion Essay

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Project Term 1

SPEAKING PART OF THE EXAM.

For the speaking part of your exam, you can choose to give a presentation or record a video on ONE of the following topics:

LENGTH
6 to 8 minutes (Pair work or group work)
3 to 4 minutes (Individual work)

TOPICS

• TOPICS FOR THE PRESENTATIONS:   (In pairs)

1- Social media sites (benefits and dangers).

2- Erasmus Exchange Programme for University Students.

3-The most important technological breakthrough.

4-Your favourite event in history.

5- Are we killing the Earth?

• TOPICS FOR THE VIDEO:   (In pairs, or groups of 3)

1- Choose a scene from your graded reader A Kiss Before Dying which you found specially interesting. Work in a small group (3 students) to prepare and act it out. Record it.
2- Re-create a moment in history.

3- A TV advertisement: advertise your school.   (Individual)

4- Make a book trailer: design a movie-style trailer about one of the books you compulsorily have to read this year. (Individual)

5- Record a video promoting an imaginary solidarity project created by you. Imagine you have to get as many "likes" as possible on social networks in order to get it sponsored by an important company.
                       Example

IMPORTANT TIPS
-Do some research
-Write your own script/rough draft (don’t just copy from the Internet)
- Allow yourself enough time to record and edit your video / to learn and rehearse your presentation.
- Make sure all the group members participate (ideally, each group member should spend equal time speaking)
- Hand in your script (it is compulsory!) and mention the SOURCES where you took your information from.



ASSESSMENT
-To assess your presentation/video, the following points will be taken into account:
  a) pronunciation, intonation, body language/ acting
  b) the content: creativity, grammar accuracy, extensive vocabulary
  c) quality of the video / resources used for your presentation

DEADLINES TO MEET

• VIDEOS:

If you decide to record a video, you should send the video and the script to your teacher’s email (or bring it to class in a flash drive) before Friday, 29th November

• PRESENTATIONS:

If you opt for a presentation, choose the most convenient date to you, and write down your name and the topic of your presentation. The presentations will take place during the breaks.

Dates for presentations 
Monday, 25th November
(break time)

Tuesday, 26thth November
(break time)

Wednesday, 27th  November
(break time)

Thursday, 28th November
(break time)

Friday, 29th November
(break time)

Noun Suffixes: Revision

Flashcards

Vocabulary games

Pasapalabra

Informative essay: Tips

-In an informative essay, it is not enough to describe a specific topic (act as an expert in the given problem. The essay should be informative and encourage at the same time. The audience (reader) should not remain indifferent.

-Choose a topic that is relevant for the modern society.

You can use an informative essay in a newspaper magazine, for example. It can also be a school project. The purpose of this essay may be to inform of a new trend in our society (freeganism, slow lyfe movement, …) or to make your readers aware of a reality that may, otherwise, be invisible (blood diamonds, sweatshops, where do our (donated) clothes go?)

Introduction
The introduction should start with a hook sentence to make the reader interested. Think about what you wish to share with the reader, reasons why the specific problem is important, and how to persuade the audience of the issue’s significance.

-Address directly to the reader. Start the introduction by using a striking sentence, or a question that makes the reader stop and think about this issue.

Example introductions:

Blood Diamonds

When you hear “diamonds”, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Most people think of a wedding ring and how expensive they are. But when people who live in countries such as Sierra Leona and work in a diamond mine will think of nothing but death or abuse.

Freeganism

We live in a consumerist world; everybody would agree on that. But, how far would you be willing to go to keep away from the “evils” of modern society, greed, waste and lack of concern? Certain people, known as freegans, have decided to make a stand. In order to respect the Earth as much as possible, these people live entirely outside the economic system, buying nothing and selling nothing. Instead, they get what they need by a combination of borrowing, sharing, and scavenging.

Body

-Apply the body part to inform the target audience about the peculiarities of the topic. It is important to choose credible, relevant, and up-to-date sources.

Conclusion
-End up the paper by providing a summary of the main points listed in the body of your essay. Avoid adding any new information and questions. It is also important to keep the reader's interest. For example, you could wonder what action needs to be taken or how much longer the situation can be withstood (blood diamonds, sweatshops, exploitation of resources, lack of human rights…) or how long the trend will last, if this might be a feasable alternative to consumerism in the XXI century ... (slow life movement, freeganism...)

Informative essay: Topics

Fash fashion: The true cost.

Where do all our donated clothes go?

Mobiles: The true cost

Blood diamonds

Slow life movement

Freegan movement

Carbon footprint: Do you care? (carbon offsetting)

International volunteering: Camps

Would you like to volunteer but you don't know how? Here is an official site (INJUVE, Ministerio de Sanidad Consumo y Bienestar Social) where you can find a wide offer of camps all over the world. Unluckily, you need to be 18 to apply but, who knows, maybe next year!!

Storybird

I would like you to create a picture book with the short stories you wrote, which are, by the way, really nice.
We will use an app called storybird (computer).
-Go to storybird and create an account. (free trial)
-Once you have created your account, click on "Your stuff" - "Classes" - "Join a class" (I´ll send some of you by email the code to enter the class; please, share it on whatsapp)
-Go to "Write" - "Picture Book".
-Click on "All". You will see lots of drawings. Select any of them.
-Start writing your story:
   -You will need a title and a picture for your cover. Also write your name.
   -Add new pages (miniatures, bottom of the page)
   -Write your short story in different pages, as many as you consider necessary. Add a picture to             each page. You just need to drag the pictures on both sides to see other pictures underneath.               Choose those that are suitable for your story.
     If you need to erase any page, place the cursor on the top left corner of the miniature (you will           see  an "x")
-When you finish your story, save and exit.
-Submit to teachers (1 Bach A 2019). You must submit your story by May 3rd.
-Publish.

Passive Voice (Solutions to WB, p. 46-47)

Please, do exercises 1-5, instead of 3-5
Exercise 1
1.were given 2. will have been paid  3. has been closed  4.has not been confirmed yet  5.must be done
6. was being painted   7. had been cancelled    8. can be collected   9. mustn´t be eaten

Exercise 2
1. Finance management lessons should be provided for students.../ Students should be provided finance management lessons.   2. That information will be told to you by..../ You will be told that information by....   3. Is a discount going to be given to all customers? /Are all customers going to be given a discount?   4. Soem ancient gold coins were shown to us. / We were shown some ancient gold coins.  5. Is free parking offered to customers by the .....? / Are customers offered free parking by....

Exercise 3
 1. When is the lease for the flat going to be signed?   2. Letters of  references must be included in ....
3. I wasn't remimded to get off at my stop by the bus driver.   4. A cure for this disease has not been found yet.    5. Last year, no new workers were being hired.    6. The door must be locked before....

Exercise 5
1. promised / had borrowed /will do
2. were not answered / was having my computer repaired
3. will have your order processed / will be sent
4. should have it examined / is known
5. have just fallen off / is injured (has been injured) / have my arm checked

Have something done

Rewrite the following sentences using "HAVE SOMETHING DONE" (CAUSATIVE HAVE)
(Write them in affirmative, negative and interrogative)
1. Someone is painting my house. 
I …
2. Someone cleans his house every day. 
He …
3. Someone stole her wallet yesterday. 
She…
4. Someone has broken into their house. 
They…
5. Someone was repairing our fence. 
We...
6. Someone had serviced my car. 
I…
7. Someone should test your eyes. 
You…
8. Someone should have tested your eyes. 
You…
9. Someone is going to paint our house. 
We…

Try the following exercises
Exercise 1
Exercise 2

Passive Voice (solutions to photocopy)

1)

1- The president is being interviewed…. (Remember the -ing form for continuous tenses)

2- No-one was arrested after… (Remember: NO-ONE / NOBODY as the subject of a negative passive voice; anyone /anybody

3- Was the old man taken…?

4- The traffic lights were being repaired….

5- Has this letter been opened?

6- Taxes should be reduced.

7- Was the email sent? Who was it sent by? (Remember: Who……………..by?)

8- The thief wasn’t caught.

2)

1. Much of London was destroyed by a fire in the seventeenth century. (Past Simple)

2- The man who had been bitten by a snake was given a serum. (Past Perfect)

3- A leader should be a man who can be respected (Infinitive)

4- Many slums are being demolished to make way for new buildings. (Present Continuous)

5- The police are being instructed to take firm action against hooligans. (Present Continuous)

6- He was saved from bankruptcy by the kindness of a friend. (Past Simple)

7- A cease-fire is expected to be declared later this week. (Present Simple / Infinitive)

8- A great deal of research has been done into the possible causes of cancer. (Present Perfect)

9- The worker claimed that he was being victimized by his employers. (Past continuous)

10- The tenant was evicted for not paying his rent. (Past Simple)

11- It had been thought that the Government would do something to help. (Past Perfect)

12-Three hundred new houses will have been built by the end of next year. (Future perfect)

3) Remember: When we have Direct and Indirect Object in the Active Voice, When we write the Passive Voice, the Indirect Object usually becomes the subject (This is the more common option)

1- …...they have been sent the wrong tickets.

2- …..Sally will be given the message.

3- Women are still denied the right to vote in some countries.

4- We may be shown the way by Pat.

5- The students are being taught biology by Professor Harrison.

4)

1- The soldiers were called up by the army.

2- The groceries were paid for by Larry.

3- Thomas was told on by Dave.

4- My dog was looked after by Mrs Williams.

5- Johnny was picked on by a lot of children.

6- I was shown around by your brother.

7- She was ripped off by that street vendor.

8- Sarah was asked out by Paul.

9- Our exams were mixed up by Mr Williams.

5)

1- be knocked down 2- being stared at 3- be woken up 4- being interrupted

5- be found 6- be spent 7- being laughed at 8- be taken

9- being invited 10- being attacked

6)

1- They should have been cleaned

2- They shouldn’t have been thrown away.

3- could have been caused

4- might have been kidnapped

7)

1- ...nobody got hurt.

2- ...get broken

3- ...get damaged

4- ...get caught

5- ...got stolen

8)

1- My car needs repairing.

2- ...needs renewing

3- ...needs feeding

9) REMEMBER: We use this special passive voice when we do not do something ourselves, we ask a professional to do it for us (mechanic, hairdresser, tailor, plumber, etc.)

We can also use it when something bad has happened to some of our belongings (my car, my house, …)

(CHART)

HAVE                        STH     DONE

HE WAS HAVING	HIS CAR     REPAIRED
HE WILL HAVE
HE HAS HAD
HE SHOULD HAVE
HE HAD HAD	HIS CAR      STOLEN
HE HAD
HE MAY HAVE

1- had the roof repaired

2- has her hair done

3- have the brakes checked

4- had ……..evacuated

5- had ….. changed

6- have…...serviced

7- have …...tested

8- has had ...disinfected (had ….. disinfected)

9- have ….. treated

10- is having ….. done

11- had ….. broken into

10) A)

1- The government is expected to lose the election. (It is expected that the government will lose….)

2- Sunbathing is said to cause cancer. (It is said that sunbathing causes cancer)

3- The Queen of England is thought to be one of ….. (It is thought that the Queen of England is….)

4- The presidents are believed to resign. (It is believed that the presidents will resign)

5.- He was said to be jealous… ( It was said that he was jealous….)

B)

1- He was alleged to be…. (It was alleged that he was…)

2- He is said to have won a lot of money… ( It is said that he won….)

3- He is believed to be living abroad. ( It is believed that he is living ….)

4- Two people are reported to have been killed…. (It is reported that two people were killed….)

MORE PRACTICE
have something done       have something done
with reporting verbs         with reporting verbs