5A RIM Assignment on 15th December 2020

The Economic and Monetary Union (EMU)

Take your notes in your English notebook in the section dedicated to the European Union.

1) Surf the Web and carry out some research into European Monetary System (EMS).

Who proposed the EMS?
When was it launched?
When did it end?
Why was it designed?

2) Watch a clip about the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). What do these figures and dates refer to?

1992
4
1999
2002

3) Answer the following questions.

According to the video,

1. what treaty introduced the EMU?

2. what are the four criteria which the countries have to meet in order to adopt the Euro?

3. how many countries have adopted the euro as their currency so far?

4. what is an advantage to the introduction of the Euro?

Watch the video again and check.

4) Check your answers here.

5) Study your notes and prepare a short oral presentation (2 minutes) on the European monetary union. Include these points

1 what the monetary union is

2 the criteria which the countries have to meet in order to adopt the Euro

3 the pros and cons of European monetary union

3A RIM Assignment on 2nd December 2020

Have you heard that a Wellingtonian family went viral with their hilarious "Lockdown Boogie"?

1) Watch the video.

2) On your notebook, write down the transcript and translate it into Italian.

3) Watch the video in which the Buchanan family from Wellington tells what has happened behind the scenes of the viral video in an interview on Radio New Zealand (RNZ).

4) What about you? How are you and your family coping with the lockdown? Write a 100-word text in the comment box below. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

5A RIM Assignment on 24th November 2020

1) Watch the video below and bone up on the history of the European Union.

2) Watch the video again. In your notebook, take notes under the following headings as the content is covered:

Treaties of Rome
Economic Growth
Enlargement
Eurozone Debt Crisis
European Migrant Crisis
Current Situation

3) Read a summary of the objectives contained in the Treaty of Rome, setting up the European Economic Community (EEC).

"... the foundation of an increasingly closer union among the peoples of Europe, the improvement of their working and living conditions, the economic and social progress of their countries and the progressive abolition of all barriers and restrictions on trade."

Have all, many, some or none of these objectives been achieved, so far? Leave your personal comment, giving reasons for your answer in the comment box. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3B RIM Assignment on 23rd November 2020

Have you heard that a Wellingtonian family went viral with their hilarious "Lockdown Boogie"?

1) Watch the video.

2) Write down the transcript and translate it into Italian.

3) Watch the video in which the Buchanan family from Wellington tells what has happened behind the scenes of the viral video in an interview on Radio New Zealand (RNZ).

5A RIM Assignment on 10th November 2020

G20

Take your notes in your English notebook in the section dedicated to international organizations.

1) Surf the Web and carry out some research into the G20.

when and where did the first G20 leader’s summit take place?
when and where did the last G20 leader’s summit take place?
what international organisations took part in the last G20 summit?
what were the main topics discussed in the last G20 summit?
when and where will the next G20 leader’s summit take place?

2) Watch a clip about the G20. Put the topics discussed in the video in order.

[ ] what the G20 is

[ ] what G20 stands for

[ ] when the G20 was established

[ ] when the G20 summits take place

[ ] what criticisms have been directed against the G2

[ ] what the G20 has achieved so far

[ ] what the aim of the G20 is

3) Answer the following questions.

According to the video,

1. when was the G20 established?

2. what does "G20" stand for?

3. what is the G20?

4. how often do G20 summits take place?

5. who decides on the content of the summit?

6. what are the main topics usually included in the agenda?

7. what is the aim of the G20?

8. what has been achieved so far, thanks to the G20?

9. what criticism has been directed against the G20?

Watch the video again and check.

4) Check your answers here.

5) In your opinion, what are the main themes that the G20 leaders should focus on? Leave your personal comment in the comment box. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

5A RIM Homework for Monday 19th October 2020

Decide which goal you think is most important to you, why, and how this goal is linked to the other goals, and write a paragraph explaining your choice and your personal pledges for helping to achieve it.

Leave your post in the comment box below. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3B RIM Assignment on 8th October 2020

Write a 100-word text about a school trip or a place you visited with your family.

Use the following prompts to help:

when did the trip happened?
where did you go?
who went with you?
how did you travel?
what did you see and do?
what was the best thing about the trip?

Leave your post in the comment box below. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3A RIM Assignment on 7th October 2020

Write a 100-word text about a school trip or a place you visited with your family.

Use the following prompts to help:

when did the trip happen?
where did you go?
who went with you?
how did you travel?
what did you see and do?
what was the best thing about the trip?

Leave your post in the comment box below. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

5A RIM Assignment on 1st October 2020

EBOLA OUTBREAK AND EPIDEMIC IN 2014

Take your notes in your English notebook in the section dedicated to globalization.

1) Surf the Web and do some research into the Ebola outbreak and epidemic in 2014.

What sort of disease is the Ebola Virus Disease?
How is the Ebola Virus Disease transmitted?
Where was the first suspected victim of Ebola Virus Disease located in 2014?
What countries did the Ebola Virus Disease reach in 2014?
How many people were infected and how many people died in 2014?

2) In March 2015, Bill Gates gave a TED Talk on preventing the next Ebola or similar outbreak. Watch the video and put the topics he discussed in order.

[ ] one positive thing that could come out of the Ebola epidemic

[ ] the most likely causes of a global catastrophe

[ ] the progression of Ebola Virus Disease during 2014

[ ] the key missing pieces in the healthcare system during the Ebola epidemic in 2014

[ ] a possible response system to deal with a future infectious disease
[ ] the main problem during the Ebola outbreak in 2014
[ ] the progression of a virus which spread through the air in 1918

3) Answer the following 10 questions.

According to Bill Gates,

1. what is the most likely cause of a global catastrophe?

2. why are not we ready for a future epidemic?

3. what was the main problem during the Ebola outbreak in 2014?

4. what were the key missing pieces in the healthcare system during the Ebola epidemic in 2014?

5. what evidences does he mention to support his statements?

6. what is one of the limits of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

7. what are the three reasons why the Ebola Virus Disease did not spread more?

8. what are the advantages we have today in terms of science and technology?

9. what are the kinds of things we need in order to deal with an epidemic?

10. what are the main benefits of such investments?

Watch the video again and check.

4) Bill Gates stated that the World Bank estimated that if we had a worldwide flu epidemic, global wealth would go down by over three trillion dollars and we would have millions and millions of deaths. What are the current data about losses and deaths caused by Covid-19 epidemic so far?

5) Check all your answers here.

6) In your opinion, were we ready for the Covid-19 epidemic? Why? Why not? Leave your personal comment in the comment box. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

Main Info English Classes 2020-2021

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 on time.

4) Speak only 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.

6) Work hard & do your best in class and at home.

MATERIALS

coursebook,
Google Classroom app,
ring binder (or notebook),
pens, pencils and coloured markers.

MARKS

Marks are given in case of tests and assignments both at school and at home. A mark given to a test weighs 100% while a mark given to an assignment weighs 25%.

The marks of all the activities are averaged at the end of the first term and reported in the report card. The first-term average mark weighs in the second-term average mark.

SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

Summer assignments for 2A AFM:

click here to download assignment directions.
click here to download the English syllabus 2019-2020.

Summer assignments for 3 RIAF:

click here to download assignment directions.
click here to download the English syllabus 2019-2020.

Summer assignments for 3A RIM:

click here to download assignment directions.
click here to download the English syllabus 2019-2020.

Summer assignments for 4A RIM:

click here to download assignment directions [click here to view the answer key]
click here to download the English syllabus 2019-2020.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 5th June 2020

On your coursebook "Language For Life B1",

1) read the article on the greenest island in the world on p 152;

2) do #1,2,3 pp 152-153;

3) check the answer key here.

4) Would you live on Eigg? Why? Why not? Write down your impressions of the Scottish island in the comment box below - try to expand your response as much as possible by adding descriptive details. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3 RIAF / 3A RIM HOMEWORK 5th June 2020

1) Watch the video tutorial below.

2) Do exam practice pp 22-23, pp 64-65, pp 100-101, pp 118-119, pp 136-137, pp 154-155 on your coursebook.

3) Click here to see the keys.

4) Download the score table below and use it to keep a record of your scores.

5) Write your score for each exam practice in the comment box. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 29th May 2020

THE PASSIVE STRUCTURE

1) Watch the video below.

Watch the video again and take notes on your notebook in a new section dedicated to "The Passive Structure".

2) Download here a worksheet to do some practice in the Passive Structure. Print it. Then, read and study the grammar explanation and after that, do the 6 exercises suggested.

3) Click here to see the keys to the 6 exercises. Compare them to your answers and check what you have done.

4) In the comment box below, list 3 things that you have learnt in today's English lesson, 2 things you find easy/challenging about the Passive Structure and 1 question you still have about the Passive Structure. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3 RIAF / 3A RIM HOMEWORK 29th May 2020

Take control of what you learn and choose the best activities that suit your needs and preferences.

Here are various online activities to practice for the B1 Preliminary Exam for students like you working toward an intermediate level on the CEFR scale.

In the comment box below, list 3 things that you have learnt in today's English lesson, 2 things you find easy/challenging about the B1 Preliminary tasks and 1 question you still have about the B1 Preliminary tasks. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3A RIM HOMEWORK 28th May 2020

Do you feel you need to build some confidence in writing articles?

Here are various activities to help you develop your skills for the B1 Preliminary Writing Part 2 Article Writing:

2A AFM HOMEWORK 27th May 2020

The Passive Structure

Today's lesson focuses on grammaring. You are going to work on your coursebook "Language for Life B1".

1) Complete #6 p 61

2) Study section A p 146

3) Complete #7 p 61, #1,2 p 147

4) Click here to see the keys to the exercises.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, write them in the comment box below.

3 RIAF HOMEWORK 27th May 2020

Do you feel you need to build some confidence in writing articles?

Here are various activities to help you develop your skills for the B1 Preliminary Writing Part 2 Article Writing:

BOOK CLUB - Meeting No6 28th May 2020

The club meets every Thursday at 3 pm. Our next virtual meeting is on 28th May 2020.

If you would like to join, please send an email to Ms Ribotta.

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LOVE IN SHAKESPEARE

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

adapted by Jennifer Gascoigne

A feminist story, created at a time when the only tools available were anti-feminist tools.

"I can't wait to meet here", Petruchio said. "I love women with spirit".

Will it be love at first sight? Or will Petruchio change his mind?

Download here the passage we are going to read in our sixth virtual meeting.

4A RIM HOMEWORK 26th May 2020

👉 Go to our padlet.
👉 Read two reports written by some classmates of yours.
👉 For each report, write two positive comments and one comment for your classmate to work on - focus on the content and ideas rather than accuracy.

In the end, in the comment box below, list

what you did well while writing your own report,
what you found more challenging while writing your report,
what you need to work on in your next piece of writing.

Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

5A RIM Test Preparation

Study Guide

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3A RIM HOMEWORK 22nd May 2020

👉 Go to our padlet.
👉 Read two articles written by some classmates of yours.
👉 For each article, write two positive comments and one comment for your classmate to work on - focus on the content and ideas rather than accuracy.

In the end, in the comment box below, list

what you did well while writing your article,
what you found more challenging while writing your article,
what you need to work on in your next piece of writing.

Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3 RIAF HOMEWORK 22nd May 2020

what you did well while writing your article,
what you found more challenging while writing your article,
what you need to work on in your next piece of writing.

Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 22nd May 2020

Today's lesson focuses on vocabulary. You are going to work on your coursebook "Language for Life B1".

1) Complete #3 p 58

2) Translate the words in the wordlist section "consumerism and the environment" p 149

3) Complete #1,2,3 p 148, # 5 p 59

4) Click here to see the keys to the exercises.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, write them in the comment box below.

3A RIM Articles Wanted!

👉 Go to our padlet.
👉 Read the writing task carefully.
👉 Click the + button and start writing your article.

The assignment must be completed by Thursday 21st May 2020 at 5 pm.

3 RIAF Articles Wanted!

👉 Go to our padlet.
👉 Read the writing task carefully.
👉 Click the + button and start writing your article.

The assignment must be completed by Wednesday 20th May 2020 at 5 pm.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 20th May 2020

Today's lesson focuses on vocabulary. You are going to work on your coursebook "Language for Life B1".

1) Complete #1, 2 p 62

2) Translate the words in the wordlist section "environmental issues" p 149

3) Complete #4,5 p 148

4) Click here to see the keys to the exercises.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, write them in the comment box below.

5A SIA Test Preparation

Study Guide

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BOOK CLUB - Meeting No5 21st May 2020

The club meets every Thursday at 3 pm. Our next virtual meeting is on 21st May 2020.

If you would like to join, please send an email to Ms Ribotta.

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LOVE IN SHAKESPEARE

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

adapted by Jennifer Gascoigne

A feminist story, created at a time when the only tools available were anti-feminist tools.

Download here the passage we are going to read in our fifth virtual meeting.

4A RIM H/W 19th May 2020

On your notebook create a new section dedicated to B2 First Writing a Report. Take your notes there!

1) Watch the video tutorial.

2) Look at the report below. The words and expressions in bold are all inappropriate because they are too informal. Find more appropriate alternatives and make the report perfect.

3) Click here to see the answer key.

2A AFM Relatively Speaking

5A RIM HOMEWORK 15th May 2020

1) Download the PowerPoint Slides here.

2) Complete all the activities suggested.

3) Click here to download the answer key to the above-mentioned activities. Check the activities you have done.

4) Study pp 276, 277, 278, 279, 282, 280, 281, the slides and your notes. Use the following list of questions as guideline to understand and memorize concepts:

What is globalisation?
What is the KOF Index of Globalisation?
According to the KOF Index of Globalization, what are the three dimensions of globalisation?
What does each dimension consist of?
Is globalisation a recent phenomenon? Why? Why not?
What are some examples of early globalisation?
What were the two historical waves of modern globalisation?
What events have fostered globalisation in the 1990s?
What do you know about the Cold War?
In what way is the flow of information affected by globalisation?
In what way is culture affected by globalisation?
In what way is language affected by globalisation?
What does economic globalisation consist of?
What factors have fostered the phenomenon known as economic globalisation?
What are the four main players in the economic globalisation?
What issues does Robert Guest examine in his book “Borderless Economics”?
In what way are health issues affected by globalisation?
According to Bill Gates, what is the most likely cause of a global catastrophe?
What do you know about the Ebola outbreak and epidemic in 2014?
Can you outline Bill Gates's analysis of the Ebola outbreak and epidemic in 2014? What does he state?
What are the two main points of view on globalisation?
What are 3 convincing advantages of globalisation?
What are 3 convincing disadvantages of globalisation?
What opportunities does globalisation create for developing countries?
What threats does globalisation create for developing countries?
What opportunities does globalisation create for developed countries?
What threats does globalisation create for developed countries?
How could globalisation diminish the threat of war between countries?
What are the possible consequences of globalisation on the environment?

5) Write a short essay on globalisation in which you

give a definition of the term,
present globalisation as a multifaceted phenomenon and describe its main aspects,
present globalisation as a controversial topic and illustrate 3 arguments for both the benefits and the risks,
conclude with your personal opinion.

Write your essay in 220-260 words in an appropriate style in the Cambridge Write & Improve 5A RIM Workbook. Use only your coursebook and your notes as reference - do not use any online sources of information.

6) Post the final draft of your essay in the comment box below by Thursday 21st May 2020 at 1.50 pm. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 15th May 2020

DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES

1) Watch the video below.

Watch the video again and take notes on your notebook in a new section dedicated to "Relative Clauses".

2) On your coursebook "Language for Life B1", do #9 p 77, #3 p 167, #3,4 p 170, #10 p 77

3) Click here to see the keys to the 5 exercises. Compare them to your answers and check what you have done.

3 RIAF / 3A RIM HOMEWORK 15th May 2020

1) Watch the how-to video created by Michael.

2) Imagine you have to create a short how-to video for the website howcast.com.

What topic would you choose for your how-to video? Why?
What sort of instructional information would you include?
Where would you shoot it?

Write down your ideas in the comment box below. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

5A SIA HOMEWORK 14th May 2020

1) Study pp 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, the slides (see here to download them) and your notes.

Use the following list of questions as guideline to understand and memorize concepts:

What is globalisation?
What is the KOF Index of Globalisation?
According to the KOF Index of Globalization, what are the three dimensions of globalisation?
What does each dimension consist of?
Is globalisation a recent phenomenon? Why? Why not?
What are some examples of early globalisation?
What were the two historical waves of modern globalisation?
What events have fostered globalisation in the 1990s?
In what way is the flow of information affected by globalisation?
In what way is culture affected by globalisation?
In what way is language affected by globalisation?
In what way are health issues affected by globalisation?
According to Bill Gates, what is the most likely cause of a global catastrophe?
What do you know about the Ebola outbreak and epidemic in 2014?
Can you outline Bill Gates's analysis of the Ebola outbreak and epidemic in 2014? What does he state?
What are the two main points of view on globalisation?
What are 3 convincing advantages of globalisation?
What are 3 convincing disadvantages of globalisation?
What opportunities does globalisation create for developing countries?
What threats does globalisation create for developing countries?
What opportunities does globalisation create for developed countries?
What threats does globalisation create for developed countries?
How could globalisation diminish the threat of war between countries?
What are the possible consequences of globalisation on the environment?

2) Write a short essay on globalisation in which you

give a definition of the term,
present globalisation as a multifaceted phenomenon and describe its main aspects,
present globalisation as a controversial topic and illustrate 3 arguments for both the benefits and the risks,
conclude with your personal opinion.

Write your essay in 220-260 words in an appropriate style. Use only your coursebook and your notes as reference - do not use any online sources of information.

3) Practise reading your essay aloud paying attention to pronunciation and intonation. Record yourself reading your essay and send an audio file to sara.ribotta@bunivaweb.it by Tuesday 19th May 2020 at 10.00 am.

4) Post your essay in the comment box below by Tuesday 19th May 2020 at 10.00 am. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3A RIM HOMEWORK 14th May 2020

Depending on your needs and your preferences, take control of what you learn and

1) choose 2 new areas of vocabulary and download the relevant worksheets

the house (download the worksheet here)
rooms and furniture (download the worksheet here)
the weather (download the worksheet here)
the natural world (download the worksheet here)
transport (download the worksheet here)
travel (download the worksheet here)
means and eating out (download the worksheet here)
shopping and food (download the worksheet here)
clothes (download the worksheet here)
the family (download the worksheet here)
health and sport (download the worksheet here)
education (download the worksheet here)
work and entertainment (download the worksheet here)
technology and time (download the worksheet here)

2) Read the Word Finder box: spend time trying to understand it as well as you can. If you do not understand, read it again more slowly.

3) Do the exercises. Don't do them too quickly: think carefully about the answers. If you don't feel sure, look at the Word Finder box again. Write your answers in pencil, or, even better, on a separate piece of paper - this means that you can do the exercises again later.

4) Check your answers to the exercises here.

5) If you get every answer correct, congratulations! If you make some mistakes, do not worry! Studying your mistakes is an important part of learning, so look carefully at each mistake: can you now see why the correct answer is what it is?

2A AFM HOMEWORK 13 05 2020

On your coursebook "Language for Life B1"

1) do #1, 2 p 76

2) do #6, 7, 8 p 77

3) click here to see the keys to the 5 exercises. Compare them to your answers and check what you have done.

4) Write a post in which you explain

if you agree with the author of the text when he/she states that today's American teens are the most helpful generation in history (lines 23-24). Why? Why not?
how teens can make a difference in your area.
if you or your friends support any causes. Why? Why not?

Write your text in an appropriate style in the comment box below by Wednesday 13th May 2020 at 5.30 p.m. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3 RIAF HOMEWORK 13th May 2020

Depending on your needs and your preferences, take control of what you learn and

1) choose 2 new areas of vocabulary and download the relevant worksheets

the house (download the worksheet here)
rooms and furniture (download the worksheet here)
the weather (download the worksheet here)
the natural world (download the worksheet here)
transport (download the worksheet here)
travel (download the worksheet here)
means and eating out (download the worksheet here)
shopping and food (download the worksheet here)
clothes (download the worksheet here)
the family (download the worksheet here)
health and sport (download the worksheet here)
education (download the worksheet here)
work and entertainment (download the worksheet here)
technology and time (download the worksheet here)

BOOK CLUB - Meeting No4 14th May 2020

The club meets every Thursday at 3 pm. Our next virtual meeting is on 14th May 2020.

If you would like to join, please send an email to Ms Ribotta.

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GHOST STORIES

THE GHOST COACH

by Amelia B. Edwards

"You must hurry" he said "if you want to catch the coach. Good night!". I thanked him warmly. I wanted to shake his hand, but he had already turned away.

What is going to happen to James Murray?

Download here the passage we are going to read in our fourth virtual meeting.

4A RIM HOMEWORK 12th May 2020

1) Watch the video.

2) Imagine you have to create a similar promotional video to showcase the range of courses and activities on offer at IIS Michele Buniva.

What content would you include?
What school facilities would you show and why?
Who would you interview and why?

Write down your ideas in the comment box below. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3 RIAF / 3A RIM HOMEWORK 8th April 2020

Click here to open the padlet in a new browser window.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 8th May 2020

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Conditional Sentences Type 0

1) Watch the video below.

Watch the video again and take notes on your notebook in a new section dedicated to "Conditional Sentences - Conditionals Type 0".

2) Download here a worksheet to do some practice in Conditionals Type 0. Print it. Then, read and study the grammar explanation and after that, do the 3 exercises suggested.

3) Click here to see the keys to the 3 exercises. Compare them to your answers and check what you have done.

4) In the comment box below, list 3 things that you have learnt in today's English lesson, 2 things you find easy/challenging about Conditional Sentences and 1 question you still have about Conditional Sentences. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

5A RIM HOMEWORK 7th May 2020

EBOLA OUTBREAK AND EPIDEMIC IN 2014

Take your notes in your English notebook in the section dedicated to globalization.

1) Surf the Web and do some research into the Ebola outbreak and epidemic in 2014.

What sort of disease is the Ebola Virus Disease?
How is the Ebola Virus Disease transmitted?
Where was the first suspected victim of Ebola Virus Disease located in 2014?
What countries did the Ebola Virus Disease reach in 2014?
How many people were infected and how many people died in 2014?

2) In March 2015, Bill Gates gave a TED Talk on preventing the next Ebola or similar outbreak. Watch the video and put the topics he discussed in order.

[ ] one positive thing that could come out of the Ebola epidemic
[ ] the most likely causes of a global catastrophe

[ ] the progression of Ebola Virus Disease during 2014

[ ] the key missing pieces in the healthcare system during the Ebola epidemic in 2014

[ ] a possible response system to deal with a future infectious disease
[ ] the main problem during the Ebola outbreak in 2014
[ ] the progression of a virus which spread through the air in 1918

3) Answer the following 10 questions.

According to Bill Gates,

1. what is the most likely cause of a global catastrophe?

2. why are not we ready for a future epidemic?

3. what was the main problem during the Ebola outbreak in 2014?

4. what were the key missing pieces in the healthcare system during the Ebola epidemic in 2014?

5. what evidences does he mention to support his statements?

6. what is one of the limits of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

7. what are the three reasons why the Ebola Virus Disease did not spread more?

8. what are the advantages we have today in terms of science and technology?

9. what are the kinds of things we need in order to deal with an epidemic?

10. what are the main benefits of such investments?

Watch the video again and check.

5) In your opinion, were we ready for the Covid-19 epidemic? Why? Why not? Leave your personal comment in the comment box. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

5A SIA HOMEWORK 7th May 2020

Today's lesson is dedicated to the topic "globalization".

Cf coursebook p 281

1) Download the PowerPoint Slides here.

2) Complete all the activities suggested.

If you have any questions or concerns, write them in the comment box below.

3A RIM HOMEWORK 7th May 2020

Depending on your needs and your preferences, take control of what you learn and

1) choose 3 areas of vocabulary and download the relevant worksheets

the house (download the worksheet here)
rooms and furniture (download the worksheet here)
the weather (download the worksheet here)
the natural world (download the worksheet here)
transport (download the worksheet here)
travel (download the worksheet here)
means and eating out (download the worksheet here)
shopping and food (download the worksheet here)
clothes (download the worksheet here)
the family (download the worksheet here)
health and sport (download the worksheet here)
education (download the worksheet here)
work and entertainment (download the worksheet here)
technology and time (download the worksheet here)

2) Read the Word Finder box: spend time trying to understand it as well as you can. If you do not understand, read it again more slowly.

3) Do the exercises. Don't do them too quickly: think carefully about the answers. If you don't feel sure, look at the Word Finder box again. Write your answers in pencil, or, even better, on a separate piece of paper - this means that you can do the exercises again later.

4) Check your answers to the exercises here.

5) If you get every answer correct, congratulations 🥳! If you make some mistakes, do not worry! Studying your mistakes is an important part of learning, so look carefully at each mistake: can you now see why the correct answer is what it is? 🧐

6) In the comment box below, list the three areas of vocabulary that you have chosen and describe what you learnt and how you felt about the activity. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3 RIAF HOMEWORK 6th April 2020

Depending on your needs and your preferences, take control of what you learn and

1) choose 3 areas of vocabulary and download the relevant worksheets

the house (download the worksheet here)
rooms and furniture (download the worksheet here)
the weather (download the worksheet here)
the natural world (download the worksheet here)
transport (download the worksheet here)
travel (download the worksheet here)
means and eating out (download the worksheet here)
shopping and food (download the worksheet here)
clothes (download the worksheet here)
the family (download the worksheet here)
health and sport (download the worksheet here)
education (download the worksheet here)
work and entertainment (download the worksheet here)
technology and time (download the worksheet here)

2) Read the Word Finder box: spend time trying to understand it as well as you can. If you do not understand, read it again more slowly.

3) Do the exercises. Don't do them too quickly: think carefully about the answers. If you don't feel sure, look at the Word Finder box again. Write your answers in pencil, or, even better, on a separate piece of paper - this means that you can do the exercises again later.

4) Check your answers to the exercises here.

5) If you get every answer correct, congratulations 🥳! If you make some mistakes, do not worry! Studying your mistakes is an important part of learning, so look carefully at each mistake: can you now see why the correct answer is what it is? 🧐

6) In the comment box below, list the three areas of vocabulary that you have chosen and describe what you learnt and how you felt about the activity. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.