Sara Ribotta's English Corner: May 2020

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.

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) 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.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 6th May 2020

On your coursebook "Language for Life B1"

1) study Section C p 166

2) do #4,5,6 p 167 and #5,6 p 170

3) study Section B p 136

4) do #2,3 p 137 and #3 p 140

5) 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.

BOOK CLUB - Meeting No3 7th May 2020

The club meets every Thursday at 3 pm. Our next virtual meeting is on 7th 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

This is a true story. Although twenty years have passed since that night, I can still remember everything about it very clearly indeed.

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

4A RIM HOMEWORK 5th May 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).

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.