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.

2A AFM Murphy's Laws for Students

5A RIM HOMEWORK 30th April 2020

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

Cf coursebook pp 278-280, 282

1) Watch the video below on Edpuzzle app - you must sign up for free.



2) Watch the video again and take notes on your notebook.

3) Download the PowerPoint Slides here.

4) Complete all the activities suggested.

5) Go to Mind42 and sign up for free. Study the video "Globalization Explained by Explainity" and pp 278, 279, 280, 282. Then, create a detailed mind map about the aspects of globalisation. Export it as a JPEG file and sent it to sara.ribotta@bunivaweb.it by Thursday 7th May 2020 at 1.50 pm.

The best mind maps will be published on the blog.

5A SIA HOMEWORK 30th April 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.

3A RIM HOMEWORK 30th April 2020

B1 PRELIMINARY LISTENING PAPER PART 3

1) Go to www.cambridge.org/preliminaryforschoolstrainer1 to download complete audio for the listening activities if you haven't done it yet.

2) Do exam practice p 83, p 109, p 127 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.

6) Study the transcripts. On your notebook create a glossary listing all unfamiliar words to you.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 29th April 2020

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Conditional Sentences Type 1

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 1".

2) Download here a worksheet to do some practice in Conditionals Type 1. 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. If you have any questions or concerns, write them in the comment box below.

3 RIAF HOMEWORK 29th April 2020

B1 PRELIMINARY LISTENING PAPER PART 3

1) Go to www.cambridge.org/preliminaryforschoolstrainer1 to download complete audio for the listening activities if you haven't done it yet.

2) Do exam practice p 83, p 109, p 127 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.

6) Study the transcripts. On your notebook create a glossary listing all unfamiliar words to you.

BOOK CLUB - Meeting No2 30th April 2020

The club meets every Thursday at 3 pm. Our next virtual meeting is on 30th April 2020.

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

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CRIME STORY COLLECTION

FULL CIRCLE

by Sue Grafton

I spent the next two days talking to Caroline's teachers and friends. She seemed to be a sweet girl, well-like by everyone.

Who killed Caroline and why?

Download here the passage we are going to read and take part in our next virtual meeting to find out more about Caroline's killer.

4A RIM HOMEWORK 28th April 2020

1) Do #1,2,3 p 53 on your cousebook.

2) Do #1,2 p 89 on your cousebook.

3) Click here to download the answer key.

4) Go to Mind42 and sign up for free. Study the phrasal verbs on p 41 (phrasal verbs with put), p 53 (phrasal verbs with take), p 88 (phrasal verbs with get), p 89 on your coursebook. Then, create a detailed mind map about phrasal verbs along with a definition and an example sentence for each phrasal verb. Export it as a JPEG file and sent it to sara.ribotta@bunivaweb.it by Thursday 30th April 2020 at 10 am.

2A AFM What if?

5A RIM HOMEWORK 24th April 2020

1) Watch the video below and bone up on the Cold War.

2) Download the worksheet about the Cold War and McCarthyism here.

3) Complete all the 3 activities suggested.

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

5) Watch the trailer of the film Bridge of Spies by directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks, inspired by some true events happened during the Cold War.

If you decide to watch the film, leave a comment about it 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. 

2A AFM HOMEWORK 24th April 2020

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Conditional Sentences Type 2

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 2".

2) Download here a worksheet to do some practice in Conditionals Type 2 . Print it. Then, read and study the grammar explanation and after that, do the 9 exercises suggested.

3) Click here to see the keys to the 9 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.

3 RIAF HOMEWORK 24th April 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.

3A RIM HOMEWORK 24th April 2020

B1 PRELIMINARY LISTENING PAPER PART 1

1) Go to www.cambridge.org/preliminaryforschoolstrainer1 to download complete audio for the listening activities.

2) Do exam practice pp 78-79, pp 106-107, pp 124-125 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.

6) Study the transcripts. On your notebook create a glossary listing all unfamiliar words to you.

5A SIA HOMEWORK 23rd April 2020

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

Cf coursebook pp 278-280

1) Watch the video below on Edpuzzle app.



2) Watch the video again and take notes on your notebook.

3) Download the PowerPoint Slides here.

4) Complete all the activities suggested.

5) Go to Mind42 and sign up for free. Study the video "Globalization Explained by Explainity" and pp 278, 279, 280. Then, create a detailed mind map about the aspects of globalisation. Export it as a JPEG file and sent it to sara.ribotta@bunivaweb.it by Tuesday 28th April 2020 at 10.30 am.

The best mind maps will be published on the blog.

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Here the best mind map:

By Federica L.

BOOK CLUB - Meeting no1 23rd April 2020

The club meets every Thursday at 3 pm. The first virtual meeting is on 23rd April 2020.

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

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CRIME STORY COLLECTION

FULL CIRCLE

by Sue Grafton

While I was looking in the mirror I heard a loud noise, a bit like a gunshot.

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What will the crime be? Why and how will it be done?

So, what do you think? Write it 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. 

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

3 RIAF HOMEWORK 22nd April 2020

B1 PRELIMINARY LISTENING PAPER PART 1

1) Go to www.cambridge.org/preliminaryforschoolstrainer1 to download complete audio for the listening activities.

2) Do exam practice pp 78-79, pp 106-107, pp 124-125 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.

6) Study the transcripts. On your notebook create a glossary listing all unfamiliar words to you.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 22nd April 2020

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

1) Complete #4, 5 p 75

2) Translate the words in the wordlist section "volunteering & charity work" p 169

3) Complete #2,3 p 168

4) Complete #1,2 p 78

5) Translate the words in the wordlist section "social issues & solutions" p 169

6) Complete #4,5 p 168

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

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

4A RIM HOMEWORK 21st April 2020

 ... VERY BRITISH WORDS

Today's lesson focuses on vocabulary. You are going to learn 30 new very British words.

1) On your notebook create a new section dedicated to vocabulary.

2) Download the following vocabulary graphic organiser and stick it onto your notebook. Use it to organise the words you are going to learn in today's lesson.

3) Watch the 3 videos below and take notes - categorise the words into standard words, informal words, slang words and rude words.

Look any unfamiliar words up on an online dictionary.

4) Watch the video again and repeat each word/sentence trying to imitate the right pronunciation and correct intonation.

5) Memorise the 30 words.