Global Warming

Module 3 (e)

Vocabulary SB. page 50 - 51
Synonyms SB. page 50

National Geographic about global warming

Global Warming for Kids

Module 3 (e)

Conditional types 0, 1

Module 3 (b)

Zero Conditional Exercise





First Conditional Exercise 1
First Conditional Exercise 2

The Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail (the AT) is a hiking trail in the eastern United States. The majority of the trail is in forest or wild lands, although some portions run through towns, roads and farms. It is claimed  that the Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only trail in the world. Some people try to walk the entire 2,174 mile trail over several months. Others simply enjoy day-trips to parts of the AT. 

Vocabulary SB. page 48

Animals SB. page 48

Throughout its length, the AT is marked by white paint blazes that follow each other at certain  distances and mark the direction of the trail.

Appalachian Trail: the 3.5 minute thru-hike

Module 3 (c)

Travel the Appalachian Trail in three-and-a-half minutes. This video was shot from February through September in 2013, a year that brought many unique challenges. From a late harsh winter to monsoon rains in the summer. It was a hard year to travel the length of the AT. As always, there was much beauty and friendship along the way. Enjoy this abbreviated journey along one of the Eastern United States' oldest trails.

Booking accommodation

Accommodation Types SB. page 49
Booking Accommodation SB. page 49

Weather Conditions

Weather Vocabulary SB. page 44
Antarctica Vocabulary SB. page 45

When you are learning vocabulary about the weather, it is important to remember that some of the words have a noun form, a verb form and/or an adjective form.

For example:

• Rain (noun) The game was cancelled because of the rain.
• Rain (verb) It is raining heavily today. 
• Rainy (adjective) It's a rainy day.

Practise and have fun!

Weather - Scrambled Letters Exercise 1
Weather - Scrambled Letters Exercise 2

Exercise on Weather Forecast

Types of Books

Vocabulary - SB. page 36 / Types of Books












Advice: read the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Fahrenheit 451 is a novel by Ray Bradbury published in 1953. It is regarded as one of his best works. The novel presents a future American society where books are outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found. The title refers to the temperature that Bradbury thought to be the temperature when paper starts burning by itself (In reality, scientists place the autoignition temperature of paper anywhere from high 440 degrees Fahrenheit to some 30 degrees hotter, depending on the study and type of paper).

Topic for discussion
What's the Future of Reading?

Print Book vs. eBook

• Have you ever used an ebook? / Do you have an e-reader?
• What are the advantages of ebooks?
• What are the disadvanteges of ebooks?
• Do you prefer to read printed books or ebooks?
• Do you agree that ebooks will eventually become the most popular form of book?

Chinese Opera

Check these words box - SB. page 33
Learn new vocabulary - Ex. 1b
Match the words with their descriptions - Ex. 3

Speaking: the summary of the text

Notes

costumes: fiery reds, ribbons of gold and silver, kaleidoscope of colour, used to wear bright colours to stand out in the dark

singing: unusual, strange, very sharp & high-pitched, style was ancient, like this so voices could carry over crowds

actors: didn't just sing, they did incredible acrobatics & dancing too, used their faces and whole bodies to show story and their emotions, train hard from an early age

stage props/scenery: not a lot because actors use symbols to tell the story instead

make-up: incredible, different colours to show different meanings and characteristics

Why should someone attend a Chinese opera?

Beijing opera / Peking opera

Module 2 (e)

Chinese opera involves singing and dancing with bright costumes and incredible make-up. It is very colourful and exciting! There are numerous regional branches of Chinese opera, of which the Beijing opera (Jingju) is one of the most notable. It combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.

Past Perfect / Past Perfect Continuous

Practise:
Past Perfect Simple - Positive Sentences
Past Perfect Simple - Negative Sentences
Past Perfect Simple - Questions
Past Perfect Simple - Mixed Exercise
Past Simple - Past Perfect Exercise
Past Perfect Continuous
Past Perfect - Past Perfect Continuous

Test yourself:
Past Simple / Past Perfect Test 1
Past Simple / Past Perfect Test 2

Harry Martindale and the Roman Ghosts.

Module 2 (f)

The Haunted City of York

Module 2 (f)

Have you ever seen a ghost? If no, why not visit the city of York in northern England? Actually, York is considered to be the most haunted city in the world with a total of 504 recorded hauntings according to the Ghost Research Foundation International. But before listening to some horror stories watch this video about this amazing city.

Vocabulary: SB. pages 34 - 45

Popular Musicians

cultural activities or commercial products reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the  tastes of the general masses of people.

Vocabulary SB. page 30

A very popular musician in our country is Dima Bilan. He has had many No. 1 hits and has won many awards. He represented Russia at Eurovision Song Contest two times. He was second with his song 'Never let you go' in 2006, but in 2008 his fantastic hit 'Believe' brought him a victory.

Here's some facts from his biography:

Dima Bilan's Biography

The History of Google

Module 2 (b)

In this video,you can take a look at the history of the American corporation, Google, which hosts one of the most popular search engines on the web and develops several Internet-based services and products.

The Story of Google

Words and phrases SB. page 28

After reading the text The Story of Google you can do
History of Google Quiz

Past Simple vs Past Continuous

Practise the past continuous and the past simple: 
Simple Past / Past Continuous Ex. 1

Simple Past / Past Continuous Ex. 2

Simple Past / Past Continuous Ex. 3
Past Simple vs Past Continuous

Travel experiences

Travel is something that means happiness and excitement for most people. But what about when travel goes wrong? Travel is not always fun, in fact sometimes it’s horrible. There are some experiences you never want to live again.  

Travel experiences vocabulary SB. page 26
Verbs SB. page 26 ex.4

Reading for Fun: English phrases for bad travel experiences

Language in Use 1

Phrasal Verbs SB. page 21
Collocations SB. page 21

Infinitive/- ing forms

Module 1 (f)
After certain verbs we use the -ing form, and after other verbs we use the infinitive. Sometimes we can use either form and there is no change in meaning. Occasionally we can use either form and there is a change in meaning.


See more at: 

Verb + -ing or verb + infinitive Video 
Here you'll also find three exercises for practice!

This grammar topic is quite challenging. If you want to learn more, watch these videos. They are really useful.

INFINITIVE

INFINITIVE FORMS

GERUND

Use this link to practise ↓

GERUND AND INFINITIVE EXERCISES

Student jobs

Vocabulary - Student jobs - SB. page 18

PSHE

PSHE - personal, social, health and economic education has been part of the National Curriculum for schools in the UK since 2000. Its goal is to equip young people with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to live healthily, safely, productively and responsibly.

Phrases - SB. page 20
Useful adjectives - SB. page 20

Comparisons

Comparison of adjectives exercises:
Exercise 1, Exercise 2, Exercise 3, Exercise 4, Exercise 5, Exercise 6

Try this grammar exercise!
Modifying Comparatives

Grammar Video - Comparative & Superlative Adjectives

Remember to watch the video first! Then read the conversation between Sophie and Giovanni, a student she met on her trip to Rome. Sophie’s an expert on English grammar and Giovanni has an exam on comparatives and superlatives next week!

Grammar Quiz - Comparisons
Easy Exercise

A cover letter

a cover letter (Am. E. ) = a covering letter = an application letter

сопроводительное письмо (письмо, прилагаемое к резюме, в котором кандидат сообщает работодателю об источнике получения информации о вакансии, перечисляет причины, почему он претендует на данное место работы)

CV [ˌsiːˈviː] = resume - резюме, краткая биография (сведения об образовании и профессиональном опыте)

Now, the same in English:

A letter of application, also known as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume or CV to provide additional information on your skills and experience. Your application letter should let the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.

Have a look at one of the real letters!

Dear Mr Graff,

I am writing to apply for the position of a programmer advertised in the Times yesterday. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certificate, my CV and three references.

I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include: I have successfully designed and developed many computer applications, I strive for continued excellence and I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers

With a degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.

Please see my CV for additional information on my experience. I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@hotmail.com or my mobile phone, 909-555-5555.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely,

John Donaldson

Useful Language 

Reason for writing

I am writing to apply for the position of ... which was advertised in ... . 

With reference to your advertisement in ..., I am interested in applying for the position of ... .

Qualifications/Experience

I am a student at ... .

I have a degree in ... .

I am studying for a Master's degree in ... .

I have no experience in ... .

Although I have no experience I feel that I would be suited for the post.

Personal Qualities

I am reliable/hardworking/careful/patient/ honest etc.

People say I am ... .

I consider myself to be ... .

Availability/Contact details

I am available for an interview ... .

I would be grateful if you would consider me for the position.

I am available for an interview at your convenience.

I can be contacted at ..., or by telephone on ... .

I look forward to hearing from you.

Adventure sports - Vocabulary

Adventure sports (or extreme sports) are sports that have a higher level of danger, excitement and required skill than regular sports.

Adventure sports have become increasingly popular since the 1990s, with a wide range of sports taking place in the water, on land and in the air. Classic examples are windsurfing, kiteboarding, street luge and rock climbing. Participants need to be fit and be trained in the specific sport, as well as have appropriate safety equipment.

Adventure Sports - SB. page 14, ex.1a

Phrases - SB. page 15

Diving Equipment - SB. page 15

Opposites - SB. page 15, ex.7

Cash in hand!

Nowadays more and more students are looking for part-time jobs while studying at university to earn some spending money or to gain additional skills. This could be anything from cafe and restaurant work to retail and customer service roles. This may involve working during the evenings, at weekends and on free days during the week. 

Vocabulary: page 12

Synonyms Ex.3 page 12

UFO Hunter Vocabulary SB. page 10

An unidentified flying object, or UFO is any apparent anomaly in the sky (or near or on the ground, but observed hovering, landing, or departing into the sky) that is not readily identifiable as any known object or phenomenon by visual observation and/or use of associated instrumentation such as radar. These anomalies were referred to popularly as "flying saucers" or "flying discs" during the late 1940s and early 1950s."     Wikipedia definition of UFO

               

Here you'll find the meaning of the words :

Vocabulary SB. page 10

Student's Book Ex.8, page 11 

Speaking and Writing

My Hobby

Plan:

• What's your hobby?
• What does it involve?
• How much time do you spend on it?
• Does it need any special equipment?
• Why are you interested in it?

Example Answers:

Underwater Photography

My hobby is underwater photography. It involves scuba diving to take photographs of marine life. I practise my hobby almost every weekend. I always go with friends. I have lots of equipment. I have my own scuba diving gear and two underwater cameras and one underwater video recorder. I am interested in scuba diving because it's really exciting to look at different underwater plants and sea creatures.

Stamp Collecting

My hobby is stamp collecting. It involves asking my family and friends to save stamps for me from their mail or buying stamps. I practise my hobby almost every day. I do it on my own. I don't have much equipment: an album, a magnifying glass and stamp tongs (щипцы).  I am interested in stamp collecting because it's really exciting to look at different stamps and study them.