3RIAF Activities on 27th November 2019
Let's improve your listening skills.
Go to learnenglish.britishcouncil.org and watch the episodes of the Word on the Street video series that best interest you.
Choose an episode, watch the video and do the interactive exercises. Then choose another episode, watch the video and do the interactive exercises ... and so on.
Choose an episode, watch the video and do the interactive exercises. Then choose another episode, watch the video and do the interactive exercises ... and so on.
2A AFM H/W for Wed 13th November 2019
Click here to download a worksheet related to "the Present Perfect Simple with the adverbial phrase of time introduced by for/since". Then, print it.
- Paste the worksheet into your English notebook in the Use of English section.
- Study the grammar rules, highlight the most important ones and stick them in your mind.
- Do the exercises to check whether you have understood or not.
- Bring your homework to school on Wed. 13th November 2019. It will be collected and checked.
3RIAF/3A RIM H/W for Fri 15th November 2019
WATCH the video in which you can listen to the sound /ɜː/ in British English. You will learn how to pronounce "world", "girl", and "word" like a native!
3 RIAF/3A RIM Practice in listening
Train yourself intensively to improve your skills in listening comprehension.
To practise Preliminary, Listening Part 2:
To practise Preliminary, Listening Part 4:
- click here for Practice #1 [+ easy]
- click here for Practice #2
- click here for Practice #3
- click here for Practice #4
- click here for Practice #5
For further practice at B1 level click here and visit the British Council website.
5A RIM SYLLABUS
PATH 1: UK geography [download the slides here]
- the geography of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (cf pp 314-315)
- the UK population (cf pp 354-355)
- the industrial and financial centres in the UK (download the worksheet here)
PATH 2: UK economy [download the slides here]
- natural resources and energy (cf p 376)
- agriculture, forestry and fishing (cf pp 376-377)
- industry and manufacturing (cf p 378)
- services (cf p 380)
- UK imports and exports (cf p 139)
PATH 3: International trade [download the slides here]
- importing and exporting (cf p 138)
- the role of customs in importing and exporting (cf p 146)
- how imports and exports affect the consumers and the economy of a country (watch the video here)
- how governments control imports and exports (cf p 144)
- economic indicators, i.e. balance of trade, balance of payments, IPI, GDP, GNP, consumer price index (cf pp 140-141) [download the slides here]
PATH 4: UK Political System [download the slides here]
- the UK political system and the constitution (cf p 398-399)
- Parliament and Devolution (cf p 398-399)
- the UK government and Prime Minister (cf p 400)
- UK general elections (cf p 402)
- the main British political parties (cf p 401)
PATH 5: International organizations
- the Commonwealth of Nations: what it consists of, how many people there are in the CofN. who is the Head of the CofN, what all Commonwealth members have in common (cf p 414) [download the slides here]
- the European Union: its brief history, its institutions, the main issues facing the EU (cf pp 404, 405, 231, 406) [download the slides here]
- Brexit: what Brexit is, why the UK called for a referendum (watch the video here), the tactics utilised in the campaigns, the results of the vote, the process by which the UK can leave the EU, the most important issues to be negotiated (cf notes) [download the slides here]
- UK imports and exports (cf p 139)
PATH 3: International trade [download the slides here]
- importing and exporting (cf p 138)
- the role of customs in importing and exporting (cf p 146)
- how imports and exports affect the consumers and the economy of a country (watch the video here)
- how governments control imports and exports (cf p 144)
- economic indicators, i.e. balance of trade, balance of payments, IPI, GDP, GNP, consumer price index (cf pp 140-141) [download the slides here]
PATH 4: UK Political System [download the slides here]
- the UK political system and the constitution (cf p 398-399)
- Parliament and Devolution (cf p 398-399)
- the UK government and Prime Minister (cf p 400)
- UK general elections (cf p 402)
- the main British political parties (cf p 401)
PATH 5: International organizations
- the Commonwealth of Nations: what it consists of, how many people there are in the CofN. who is the Head of the CofN, what all Commonwealth members have in common (cf p 414) [download the slides here]
- the European Union: its brief history, its institutions, the main issues facing the EU (cf pp 404, 405, 231, 406) [download the slides here]
- Brexit: what Brexit is, why the UK called for a referendum (watch the video here), the tactics utilised in the campaigns, the results of the vote, the process by which the UK can leave the EU, the most important issues to be negotiated (cf notes) [download the slides here]
- the United Nations: what the UN is, how many member countries it counts, what its 3 main goals are, its main institutions and their functions, its agencies (UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, UNEP, UNESCO), Agenda 2030 (cf p 416 and notes) [download the slides here]
- international trade organizations: what the IMF is, what its main aims are, how many member countries there are, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are; what the World Bank is, what the main aim of the World Bank is, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are; what the WTO is, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are, what its main areas of activity are (cf p 155 and notes) [download the slides here]
- the main trading blocs: what they are, what their members states are, what their mission is (cf p 154) [download the slides here]
PATH 5: globalization
- the definition of globalization, KOF Index of Globalisation, and the evolution of the process of globalisation (cf pp 276-277 and notes) [download the slides here] and in-depth study of the Cold War (download the worksheet here)
- the main aspects of globalization: global technology and information, global culture, global language, economic globalization and global health with a focus on the Ebola epidemic in 2014 (cf pp 278-280, 282 and notes) [download the slides here]
- advantages and disadvantages of globalization (cf p 281) [download the slides here]
- global sustainability: the model known as “sustainable development” and the model known as “de-growth” (cf p 286) [download the slides here]
3 RIAF TRAINING for the test on reading comprehension (B1 level)
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 1:
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 2:
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 3:
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the Cambridge Preliminary tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes. Learn them!
3A RIM TRAINING for the test on reading comprehension (B1 level)
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 1:
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 2:
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 3:
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the Cambridge Preliminary tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes. Learn them!
4A RIM TRAINING for the test on listening comprehension (B1 level/B2 level)
To practise Preliminary, Listening Part 1:
To practise Preliminary, Listening Part 3:
3A RIM Activities on 24th October 2019
Choose the activities that best suit your needs.
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 1:
- click here for Practice #1
- click here for Practice #2
- click here for Practice #3
- click here for Practice #4
- click here for Practice #5
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 2:
4A RIM Activities on 24th October 2019
Train yourself intensively to improve your skills in listening comprehension.
To practise Preliminary, Listening Part 1:
To practise Preliminary, Listening Part 3:
3 RIAF Activities on 23rd October 2019
Choose the activities that best suit your needs.
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 1:
- click here for Practice #1
- click here for Practice #2
- click here for Practice #3
- click here for Practice #4
- click here for Practice #5
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 2:
5A SIA SYLLABUS
PATH 1: UK geography [download the slides here]
- the geography of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (cf pp 314-315)
- the UK population (cf pp 354-355)
- the industrial and financial centres in the UK (download the worksheet here)
PATH 2: UK economy [download the slides here]
- natural resources and energy (cf p 376)
- agriculture, forestry and fishing (cf p 376-377)
- industry and manufacturing (cf p 378)
- services (cf p 380)
PATH 3: UK political system [download the slides here]
- the UK political system and the constitution (cf p 398-399)
- Parliament and Devolution (cf p 398-399)
- the UK government and Prime Minister (cf p 400)
- UK general elections (cf p 402)
PATH 4: International organisations
- the Commonwealth of Nations: what it consists of, how many people there are in the CofN. who is the Head of the CofN, what all Commonwealth members have in common (cf p 414) [download the slides here]
- the European Union: its brief history, its institutions, the main issues facing the EU (cf pp 404, 405, 406) [download the slides here]
- Brexit: what Brexit is, why the UK called for a referendum (watch the video here), the tactics utilised in the campaigns, the results of the vote, the process by which the UK can leave the EU, the most important issues to be negotiated (cf notes) [download the slides here]
- the United Nations: what the UN is, how many member countries it counts, what its 3 main goals are, its main institutions and their functions, its agencies (UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, UNEP, UNESCO) (cf p 416 and notes) [download the slides here]
- international trade organizations: what the IMF is, what its main aims are, how many member countries there are, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are; what the World Bank is, what the main aim of the World Bank is, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are; what the WTO is, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are, what its main areas of activity are (cf p 155 and notes) [download the slides here]
PATH 3: UK political system [download the slides here]
- the UK political system and the constitution (cf p 398-399)
- Parliament and Devolution (cf p 398-399)
- the UK government and Prime Minister (cf p 400)
- UK general elections (cf p 402)
PATH 4: International organisations
- the Commonwealth of Nations: what it consists of, how many people there are in the CofN. who is the Head of the CofN, what all Commonwealth members have in common (cf p 414) [download the slides here]
- the European Union: its brief history, its institutions, the main issues facing the EU (cf pp 404, 405, 406) [download the slides here]
- Brexit: what Brexit is, why the UK called for a referendum (watch the video here), the tactics utilised in the campaigns, the results of the vote, the process by which the UK can leave the EU, the most important issues to be negotiated (cf notes) [download the slides here]
- international trade organizations: what the IMF is, what its main aims are, how many member countries there are, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are; what the World Bank is, what the main aim of the World Bank is, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are; what the WTO is, when it was founded, where its headquarters are located, what its functions are, what its main areas of activity are (cf p 155 and notes) [download the slides here]
- the main trading blocs: what they are, what their members states are, what their mission is (cf p 154) [download the slides here]
PATH 5: globalization
- the definition of globalization, KOF Index of Globalisation, and the evolution of the process of globalization (cf pp 276-277 and notes) [download the slides here]
- the main aspects of globalization: global technology and information, global culture, global language and global health with a focus on the Ebola epidemic in 2014 (cf pp 278-280 and notes) [download the slides here]
- advantages and disadvantages of globalization (cf p 281) [download the slides here]
- global sustainability: the model known as “sustainable development” and the model known as “de-growth” (cf p 286) [download the slides here]
3A RIM H/W for Thu 23rd October 2019
DO SOME PRACTICE IN READING COMPREHENSION
Here some reading practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate). Use the timer to alert you when a set amount of time has passed.
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the Cambridge Preliminary tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes. Learn them!
3 RIAF H/W for Wed 23rd October 2019
DO SOME PRACTICE IN READING COMPREHENSION
Here some reading practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the Cambridge Preliminary tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes. Learn them!
3A RIM H/W for Tue 22nd October 2019
DO SOME PRACTICE IN READING COMPREHENSION
Here some reading practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the Cambridge Preliminary tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes. Learn them!
2A AFM H/W for Wed 23rd October 2019
WATCH the video in which you can listen to the sound /ɜː/ in British English. You will learn how to pronounce "world", "girl", and "word" like a native!
3 RIAF / 3 RIM Preliminary, Reading Paper, Part 1/Part 2/Part 3
Advice by task
STRATEGIES TO APPROACH EACH TASK
3A RIM H/W for Thu. 17 October 2019
1- WATCH THE VIDEO to learn some useful tips which can help you with reading comprehension activities
2- DO SOME PRACTICE IN READING COMPREHENSION
Here some reading practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the Cambridge Preliminary tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes. Learn them!
5A RIM H/W for Thu.17 October 2019
Here the slides with the activities related to the topic "industrial and financial centres in the UK". Please download them and do the activities.
Here the slides with the activities related to the topic "UK economy: the service sector". Please download them and do the activities.
Here the slides with the activities related to the topic "UK economy: the service sector". Please download them and do the activities.
2A AFM H/W for Wed. 9th October 2019
Exercise on how to form the -ing form of the verb.
MAIN COURSE
Exercise on the Present Continuous (affirmative form)
Exercise on the Present Continuous (negative form)
Exercise on the Present Continuous (interrogative form)
Exercise on the Present Simple (affirmative form)
Exercise on the Present Simple (negative form)
Exercise on the Present Simple (interrogative form)
Exercise on the auxiliary do/does
DESSERT
Exercise on the Present Continuous (affirmative, negative, interrogative form)
Exercise on the Present Simple (affirmative, negative, interrogative form)
3 RIAF H/W for Fri 4th October
1- Complete activity "Reading Part 2" pp. 15-16 on your coursebook.
2- Download a worksheet here, print it and do all the exercises to improve and expand your vocabulary about books and art.
3- If necessary, photocopy pp. 18-20 of your coursebook.
2- Download a worksheet here, print it and do all the exercises to improve and expand your vocabulary about books and art.
3- If necessary, photocopy pp. 18-20 of your coursebook.
5A RIM H/W for Fri 27th September 2019
Do the writing task - the worksheet is also downloadable here. Be ready to hand it in on Fri 27th September at 11.10 a.m. - your work will be assessed and marked.
5A RIM H/W for Tue 24th September 2019
ACTIVITY 1
Watch the video about useful words/phrases which are essential to succeed in describing an infographic. Take some notes on your English notebook.
Watch the video about useful words/phrases which are essential to succeed in describing an infographic. Take some notes on your English notebook.
ACTIVITY 2
Do some vocabulary practice online.
- activity 2.1 on ieltsassistance.co.uk
- activity 2.2 on ieltsassistance.co.uk
- activity 2.3 on ieltsassistance.co.uk
- activity 2.4 on ieltsassistance.co.uk
5A SIA ENGLISH INVALSI TRAINER
ACTIVITY 1
Check your answers against the answer key. Download it here.
ACTIVITY 2
Do further practice on the official Invalsi website:
Main Info English Classes 2019-2020
6 GOLDEN RULES
1) Stand up and say "good morning" when the teacher steps into the class (do not chew gum, have snacks/drinks).
2) Keep your desk tidy.
3) Bring materials to class & complete assignments.
4) Speak English in class.
5) Follow directions & raise your hand if you have a question or a comment to make - it is the only way to ensure that we ALL have an equal voice in the classroom.
5) Follow directions & raise your hand if you have a question or a comment to make - it is the only way to ensure that we ALL have an equal voice in the classroom.
6) Work hard & do your best in class and at home.
MATERIALS
- coursebook,
- ring binder (or notebook) with 2 sections 1) Use of English (grammar and vocabulary) and 2) Skills,
- pens, pencils and coloured markers.
SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
Summer assignments for 1A AFM:
- click here to download assignment directions.
- click here to download the English syllabus 2018-2019.
Summer assignments for 2C AFM:
Summer assignments for 3A CAT:
- click here to download assignment directions.
- click here to download the English syllabus 2018-2019.
Summer assignments for 4 SIA:
- click here to download assignment directions.
- click here to download the English syllabus 2018-2019.
Summer assignments for 4A CAT:
- click here to download assignment directions.
- click here to download the English syllabus 2018-2019.
4 SIA TEST TRAINER
1 - READING COMPREHENSION
Here some reading practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
2 - LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Here some listening practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)1A AFM H/W for Fri. 10th May
You must
- download, print and paste the worksheet on Present Perfect Simple (click here) into your English notebook in the Use of English section - there are 4 papers;
- study the grammar rules, highlight the most important ones and stick them in your mind,
- do the exercises to check whether you have understood or not,
- ask for your teacher for help.
5B CAT SYLLABUS FOR THE ORAL TEST
1. PATH: A SHORT HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
- Prehistoric architecture (cf pp 218, 219)
- megalithic architecture
- the most famous megalithic structure in England, i.e. Stonehenge
- other prehistoric sites in Britain
- Roman heritage in Britain (cf notes and pp 226, 227)
- cities and towns
- road system
- buildings, i.e. Hadrian's Wall and forts
-> Here the slides shown in class.
- Architecture in Medieval Britain (cf notes, pp. 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 extra worksheet on Lady Chapel and Poets' Corner)
- English Gothic architecture
- an example of Gothic cathedral in the UK, i.e. Westminster Abbey in London
- Norman architecture (-> here the slides shown in class)
- two examples of Norman castles, i.e. Dover Castle and Windsor Castle
- half-timbering building technique
- black and white half-timbered houses in Chester and York
- Renaissance architecture in Britain (cf notes, p. 238)
- the Renaissance
- Pietro Torrigiano and Hans Holbein as those who brought the new ideas of the Renaissance to Britain
- Inigo Jones as the responsible for introducing the classical architecture of Rome to Britain
- Inigo Jones's works in England
- Hampton Court Palace in Surrey, England
-> Here the slides shown in class.
- Baroque architecture (cf notes, pp. 240-241)
- what factors influenced the development of the Baroque building style
- Christopher Wren as one of the English prominent Baroque architects
- Saint Paul's Cathedral in London
-> Here the slides shown in class.
- Georgian architecture (cf notes, p. 242)
- townhouse as a typical Georgian building
-> Here the slides shown in class.
- Gothic Revival (cf notes, p. 243)
- Augustus Pugin as a leading figure in the English Gothic Revival
- the Palace of Westminster and Tower Bridge in London
-> Here the slides shown in class.
- Neoclassicism (cf notes, p. 243)
- Robert Adam as an important figure in the English Neoclassicism
- the British Museum, Mansion House and the Royal Opera House in London
-> Here the slides shown in class.
- Norman Foster (cf notes, pp. 256-257)
- his life
- his most famous works: the British Museum, the Millennium Bridge, 30 St Mary Axe, Wembley Stadium
-> Here the slides shown in class.
- Frank Lloyd Wright (cf notes, pp. 248-249)
- his life
- his most famous work: the Guggenheim Museum in New York (-> here the slides shown in class)
-> Here the slides shown in class.
- Frank Gehry (cf notes, pp. 258-259)
- his life
- his most famous works: Richard B. Fisher Center, Ray and Maria Stata Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao (-> here the slides shown in class)
-> Here the slides shown in class.
- Richard Rogers (cf notes, pp. 254-255)
- his life
- one of his most famous works: the Millennium Dome
-> Here the slides shown in class.
2. PATH: PROFESSIONAL FIGURES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
2. PATH: PROFESSIONAL FIGURES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
- Types of professional figures in the construction industry based on their educational background (cf p 200)
- operatives: who they are and what they do on the building site (cf p 201)
- surveyors: who they are, their study path and what their main tasks are (cf p 201)
- structural and civil engineers: who they are, their study path and what their main tasks are (cf p 202)
- domestic energy assessors: who they are and what their main tasks are (cf p 204)
- coordinators for safety and health matters: who they are and what their main tasks are (cf p 205)
- Renzo Piano as the Italian man who is reinventing architecture: his life and his most famous works, i.e. the Pompidou Centre in Paris, the Menil Collection in Houston and The Shard in London (cf. pp 260-261 and his TED talk)
3. PATH: ON THE BUILDING SITE
- Modern methods of constructions: what they are, when and where they started to be promoted, why they were introduced and some benefits of theirs (cf p 108)
- Construction machinery, i.e. the tower crane, the digging machine, and the concrete mixer (cf p 109)
- What to wear on the building site (cf pp 114-115)
- Restoration: what it is and the three types of restoration, i.e. building cleaning, major repairs and rebuilding (cf p110)
- Building renovation: what it is and what a renovation project includes, i.e. addition, remodelling or conversion of a room, improving features, reducing energy consumption, adding security measures (cf p 111)
4. PATH: THE VALUE OF BUILDINGS
- The economic life of a building and the most important reasons for a building becoming obsolete (cf p.166)
- The real estate market: what it is, what it depends on and the role of the real estate agents (cf. pp.168-169)
5. PATH: BIO-ARCHITECTURE
- Bio-architecture: definition, principles and aims of sustainable architecture (cf p 32)
- Sustainable design and eco-design: definition and main goals (cf pp 34-35)
- Eco-materials and their main characteristics (cf p 33)
- Sustainable materials and reclaimed building materials (cf pp 62-63)
- What a green building is and green building programmes such as LEED (cf pp. 36-37)
- Building green houses for the poor and the Intervale Green project in New York (cf pp. 48-49)
2C AFM Activities on 7th May 2019
If you think it can be useful for you watch a video tutorial about the relative clauses.
Then, put theory into practice by doing some exercises.
- Exercise 1A & Exercise 1B on relative pronouns
- Exercise 2A & Exercise 2B on subject or object relative pronouns
- Exercise 3 on relative adverbs
- Exercise 3A & Exercise 3B on the formation of relative clauses
- Exercise 4 on the formation of relative clauses without the relative pronoun
- Exercise 5
Finally, test yourself.
4A CAT TEST TRAINER
1 - READING COMPREHENSION
Here some reading practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
2 - LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Here some listening practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
4 SIA H/W for Fri. 10 May 2019
Reading Practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
Listening Practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the PET tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes.
3A CAT TEST TRAINER
1 - READING COMPREHENSION
Here some reading practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
2 - WRITING A DESCRIPTION OF A PICTURE
Here a video tutorial
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the PET tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes.
Here a video tutorial
Remember to
- give a general description of the scene,
- say what you can see in the foreground and background,
- describe people in details,
- give your impressions and opinions about the scene illustrated in the picture.
4 SIA H/W for Mon. 6th May 2019
Listening Practice @ A2 level (elementary)
NB: You can listen each recording twice.
Listening Practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
NB: You can listen each recording twice.
VOCABULARY LIST - This list gives you a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing for B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
4A CAT H/W for Mon. 6th May 2019
Reading Practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
Listening Practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the PET tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes.
2C AFM Grammaring
For theory & practice in Conditional Type 1, click here.
For theory & practice in Conditional Type 2, click here.
For theory & practice in Relative Clauses, click here.
You can
- download, print and paste the 2 worksheets into your English notebook in the Use of English section;
- study the grammar rules, highlight the most important ones and stick them in your mind,
- do the exercises to check whether you have understood or not,
- ask for your teacher for help.
Here the grammar keys to check the exercises you have done.
4 SIA H/W for Fri 3rd May 2019
Listening Practice @ A2 level (elementary)
NB: You can listen each recording twice.
Listening Practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
NB: You can listen each recording twice.
VOCABULARY LIST - This list gives you a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing for B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
3A CAT WORDLIST
Click here to download the list of the vocabulary needed when preparing yourself for the PET tasks. The words have been grouped under common themes.
4A CAT H/W for Thu 2nd May 2019
Listening Practice @ A2 level (elementary)
NB: You can listen each recording twice.
Listening Practice @ B1 level (pre-intermediate)
NB: You can listen each recording twice.
VOCABULARY LIST - This list gives you a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing for B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
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