5A SIA Activities on 30th January 2020
1- On your notebook create a neat section whose heading is “REVISION about THE UNITED NATIONS”. Read and study p 416 and your notes. Then answer the following questions - write each question and below it your answer.
2- On your notebook, create a graphic organiser to store all the pieces of information about the UN. Add as many details as possible.
- What is the UN?
- When did the United Nations officially come into existence?
- How many member countries does it count?
- When did Britain become a member country?
- When did Italy become a member country?
- What are the 3 main goals of the UN?
- What are its main institutions?
- Where are the UN headquarters located?
- Which institution carries out the day to day running of the UN?
- Who is the current Secretary General of the United Nation?
- Who appoints the Secretary General of the United Nations?
- What is the main function of the General Assembly?
- What is the main function of the Security Council?
- Which institution passes judgment upon disputes between states?
- What are the 6 official languages used at the UN?
- Who is a Goodwill Ambassador?
- What is the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees?
- Which agency of the UN looks after the interests of the children in the world?
- What is the main goal of the World Food Programme?
- What is the main goal of the United Nations Environment Programme?
- What is the role of the UNESCO?
Ref lesson materials [Powerpoint slides here]
3- Test yourself and enter the quiz by clicking here.
3 RIAF / RIM Training in Use of English
Train yourself intensively to improve your skills in Use of English.
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 5:
- 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
- click here for Practice #6
To practise Preliminary, Reading Part 6:
- 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
- click here for Practice #6
To practice Preliminary, Sentence Transformation:
3A RIAF H/W Check 27th January 2020
TEST 4 Reading Part 5 p 120
ra‧ven /ˈreɪvən/
21- B
22- C
23- A
24- B
25- A
26- D
TEST 4 Reading Part 6 p 121
27- never // not
28- have
29- where
30- of
31- keep
32- it
To be stored in your depository:
TEST 5 Reading Part 5 p. 138
21- D
22- C
23- A
24- B
25- A
26- D
To be stored in your depository:
27- for
28- much
29- since
30- one
31- are
32- be
To be stored in your depository:
ra‧ven /ˈreɪvən/
21- B
22- C
23- A
24- B
25- A
26- D
TEST 4 Reading Part 6 p 121
27- never // not
28- have
29- where
30- of
31- keep
32- it
To be stored in your depository:
- common expressions: of course - keep going - it does not matter
- phrasal verbs: go back = return
- synonyms: discover = find out
- collocations: welcome to XXX - visit a website - share ideas about XXX - sit at the desk - make improvements
21- D
22- C
23- A
24- B
25- A
26- D
To be stored in your depository:
- phrasal verbs: put away = to put something in the place or container where it is usually kept
- synonyms: cheerful = happy
- collocations: spend time - get older - bring huge benefits - improve somebody's mood - connected with - feel successful at XXX
27- for
28- much
29- since
30- one
31- are
32- be
To be stored in your depository:
- common expressions: guess what - as you know - for ages = for a very long period - since then - one of the best things - it would be great to see you
- phrasal verbs: sign up = to agree to become involved in an organized activity - go on = happen - come along = to arrive or appear at a place
- synonyms: enlist = sign up
- collocations: take interest in XXX - watch a match on TV - be on holiday
5A SIA Activities on Thu 23rd January 2020
1- Read and study your notes on Brexit. Then answer the following questions on your notebook.
- What is Brexit?
- Why the UK called for a referendum on UK’s EU membership?
- When was the referendum held?
- Who headed the “Leave” campaign and who headed the “Remain” campaign?
- What were the key issues of the campaigners in the weeks leading up to the referendum?
- What were the results of the vote?
- When did the Brexit process start?
- What are the most important issues that UK and EU must settle?
- What are the 3 possible scenarios?
5A RIM Brexit explained in 13 words
Watch the video and take notes about the definition of each word.
5A RIM Activities on Thu 16th January 2020
1) Watch the video on how to write a good opinion essay and take notes on the procedure on your notebook.
2) In your English class you have been talking about arguments for and against the EU. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an opinion essay.
Write your essay using three key arguments, including relevant examples and giving reasons for your point of view.
ESSAY QUESTION
After having read through the arguments for and against the European Union, do you find yourself siding more with the supporters or the critics? Or do you agree with bits from both sides?
Write your essay in 140-190 words in an appropriate style in the comment box below.
2) In your English class you have been talking about arguments for and against the EU. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an opinion essay.
Write your essay using three key arguments, including relevant examples and giving reasons for your point of view.
ESSAY QUESTION
After having read through the arguments for and against the European Union, do you find yourself siding more with the supporters or the critics? Or do you agree with bits from both sides?
Write your essay in 140-190 words in an appropriate style in the comment box below.
4A RIM Activities on Thu 16 January 2020
Watch the video and take notes about the useful phrases for Part 2 of the B2 First Speaking.
5A SIA Brexit explained in 13 words
Watch the video and take notes about the definition of each word.
2A AFM - REVISION - Making comparisons
Link to other grammar lessons with Cara: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqB6sm0SqnD8CcwDLl-KUg
Golden Globes 2020: British stars have golden night
It was a great night for the Brits at the Golden Globes, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sam Mendes and Olivia Colman all winning big.
The 77th annual Golden Globe Awards took place overnight at The Beverly Hilton in California.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts
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