Going to Extremes (C1-U2)

What are some reasons why some people may choose to not speak for prolonged periods of time?  

Watch the video.  How does this compare with your reasons?

EXTREME SPORTS AND VERBS OF MOVEMENT

1. Watch the video and write down the names of the sports featured.

2. Which of the following verbs describe movement in each sport:

    - soar

    - whizz

    - roll

    - zoom

    - plunge

    - hurtle

    - whoosh

    - whirl

GIVING ADVICE

WRITING A REPORT

Cambridge: 220 to 260 words

EOI: 250 to 300 words

My friends

 Talking about your friends

Writing names

What makes a good friend?

PETS

Listen to the song.  

Which animals are mentioned in the song?

TONGUE TWISTER

MY GUINEA PIG AND ME

FLASHCARDS

1.  What animals might some people dislike?

2. What are some of the advantages of having pets?

3.  What are some emotions that pets can feel?

4.  What are dogs like?  Why is it important to know this?

5.  What type of person should get a cat?

6.  What animals are good pets for people who don't want to interact with them?

7.  What advice can you give to people who want pets?

8.  How do you look after your pet?  If you haven't got one, think of someone you know who has a pet.

WORKSHEET

NO DOGS

PETS: WORD GAME

THE ANIMAL SHELTER: COMPREHENSION

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Listen to the song and list the sweets mentioned.

In one minute, write down as many words related to Halloween as you can.

HALLOWEEN TIMER

ONLINE GAMES

HALLOWEEN VOCABULARY 1

HALLOWEEN VOCABULARY 2

LET'S TALK!

________ is the odd one out because _________________.

Things you can do with pumpkin.

Watch the video and complete the activities.

THE ORIGENS OF HALLOWEEN

- What do you know about the origens of Halloween?

- Are there any similarities between Halloween and traditions in your own country?

Answer the following questions then watch the video or do the activity below.

1. Who were the first people to celebrate Halloween?

2.  Where did people first celebrate a festival similar to Halloween?

3.  How long ago did people first celebrate Halloween?

4.  Why do people wear masks and costumes?

5.  Why do people go trick-or-treating?

WATCH THE VIDEO AND COMPLETE THE SUMMARY

Watch the above video.

1.  What does the witch threaten to do if they don't give her sweets?

2.  Imagine that the witch doesn't get sweets.  How does she take revenge?  Create a story.

HALLOWEEN WORKSHEET

The History of Halloween Reading Comprehension Exercises 74041 by Janine Williams on Scribd

PRESENT PERFECT VS OTHER TENSES

PRESENT PERFECT VS PAST SIMPLE

ACTIVITIES

EXPLANATION

ACTIVITY 1

ACTIVITY 2

ACTIVITY 3

ACTIVITY 4

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS IN FILMS

Describe the structure of this tense.

Identify examples of the PRESENT PERFECT and PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE in songs

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE AND CONTINUOUS

ACTIVITIES

EXPLANATION

ACTIVITY 1

ACTIVITY 2

ACTIVITY 3

ACTIVITY 4 (test)

ADVERBS

WHAT ARE ADVERBS?

ADVERBS AND THEIR POSITIONS

TYPES OF ADVERBS

Back to School!

Watch the video and answer the following questions:

1. How old is Jamie?

2. How does his friend, Chiddy, go to school?

3.  What does the Lollipop Lady do?

4.  What do students wear?

5.  When does school start?

6.  What subjects does Jamie mention?

7.  When and where do they have lunch?

8.  What's Jamie's favourite subject?

Now, talk about your school.

1. Where do you go to school?

2. What's your school like?

3. Who are your favourite teachers?  Why?

4. Decribe your best friend?

5. What games do you like to play?

6. What did you do today?

WHAT GAMES DO YOU PLAY?

1. What book are you reading?

2. What's your favourite story?

3. Who is your favourite character?

Draw a picture.  Describe it.

HEALTH AND ILLNESSES

 WHICH PEOPLE WORK IN A HOSPITAL?

AT THE HOSPITAL

PARTS OF THE BODY

ACTIVITIES

SEVENTEEN PARTS OF THE BODY

BODY PARTS 1

BODY PARTS 2

HEALTH PROBLEMS

ACTIVITIES

FLASCHCARDS

HEALTH PROBLEMS

LET'S PLAY:

Watch the video and mime the illnesses.

ZOG

Listen to the story about Zog the Dragon and answer these questions:

1. Who are the main characters in the story?  Describe them.

2. What are the main conflicts or problems in the story?

3. What jobs do they mention?

Complete the following sentences:

1. Zog doesn't want to be a / an_________, he wants to be a / an ___________.

2. The girl doesn't want to be a / an_______, she wants to be a / an_________.

3. The knight doesn't want to be a / an _______, he wants to be a / an_______.

4. I want to be a / an______________.  I don't want be a / an _______________.

What happens next?  Continue the story.

Now watch the video to see how the story continues.