2) Watch a video tutorial on how to write an information report.
3) Write your information report in 140-190 words in an appropriate style in the comment box below by Thursday 2nd April 2020. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
Watch the video again and take some notes in the Use of English section of your notebook.
2) On your coursebook "Language for Life B1" do #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 p 56 & do #6, 7, 8 p 57.
3) Click here to see the keys to the 8 exercises. Compare them to your answers and check what you have done. If you have any questions or concerns, write them in the comment box below.
In this lesson, you can reflect and learn something new about time clauses.
1) Watch the video tutorial and take notes on your notebook.
2) Download here a worksheet to do some practice in time clauses in English. Print it. Then, read and study the grammar explanation and after that, do the 4 exercises suggested.
3) Click here to see the keys to the 3 exercises. Compare them to your answers and check what you have done. If you have any questions or concerns, write them in the comment box below.
2) Learn some language related to technology. Memorise the following words:
robot – machine that can work by itself and perform jobs that humans do
artificial intelligence – computer technology that makes machines behave like humans (also called AI)
driverless cars – cars that do not need a human to drive them
autonomous cab – taxi that does not need a human to drive it
3) Go to www.bbc.co.uk/lingohack to find the transcript. Read the transcript, watch the video again and repeat each phase trying to imitate the right pronunciation and correct intonation. Look any unfamiliar words up on a dictionary.
In this lesson, you can learn one of the most important grammar rules in English.
1) Watch the video tutorial and take notes on your notebook.
2) Click here and do the quiz to check your understanding.
3) Download here a worksheet to do some practice in sentence structure in English. Print it. Then, read and study the grammar explanation and after that, do the 3 exercises suggested.
4) Click here to see the keys to the 3 exercises. Compare them to your answers and check what you have done. If you have any questions or concerns, write them in the comment box below.
1) Watch the following video to revise how to talk about definite future plans and uncertain future plans.
2) Write a 80-word text in which you discuss your future plans for when the Italian government's Coronavirus lockdown ends.
Write your text in an appropriate style in the comment box below by Friday 20th March 2020. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
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2) Refresh your memory on how to describe a picture for the B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 2 by watching the video below:
3) Think about and plan the description of the photograph, following the procedure:
Give a general description of the scene.
Say what you can see in the foreground and in the background.
Describe people/places – you can also make some guesses.
Give your impressions and opinions about the scene illustrated in the picture.
4) Write your description in an appropriate style in the comment box below by Friday 13th March 2020. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
2) Refresh your memory on how to describe a picture for the B1 Preliminary Speaking Part 2 by watching the video below:
3) Think about and plan the description of the photograph, following the procedure:
Give a general description of the scene.
Say what you can see in the foreground and in the background.
Describe people/places – you can also make some guesses.
Give your impressions and opinions about the scene illustrated in the picture.
4) Write your description in an appropriate style in the comment box below by Friday 13th March 2020. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
3) Refresh your memory by watching again the video tutorial on how to write a good information report.
4) Look at the following writing task .
Write your information report in 140-190 words in an appropriate style in the comment box below by Friday 13th March 2020. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
On your notebook, create a graphic organiser to store all the pieces of information about the IMF, the World Bank and the WTO. Add as many details as possible.
1) Watch the video on how to write an information report and take notes on the procedure on your notebook.
2) Watch the video on how to structure paragraphs in information reports and take notes on the procedure on your notebook.
3) Surf the Net and carry out some research about the World Fair Trade Organization. Write an information report on your findings by Friday 6th March 2020. You should include relevant information on its foundation, mission and activities.
Write your report in 140-190 words in an appropriate style 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.
1) Watch the video on how to write a good opinion essay and take notes on the procedure on your notebook in the skills section.
2) In your English class you have been talking about working from home. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an opinion essay by Friday 6th March 2020.
Write your essay using three key arguments, including relevant examples and giving reasons for your point of view.
ESSAY QUESTION
If you work from home, you can have a better quality of life. Do you agree?
NOTES
1- time spent commuting
2- relationships with colleagues
3- .............................................. (your own idea)
Write your essay in 140-190 words in an appropriate style in the comment box below. Choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and only the initial of your surname before starting to write.
