Saturday, July 31, 2010

Expressing Dislikes




I hate ___________________

I dislike __________________

I can’t stand ___________________

I’m tired of _______________

I’m fed up with _________________

I’m sick of ________________

I’m sick and tired of ________________

_____________ really bugs me.

_____________ makes me mad.

_____________ drives me crazy.

_____________ pisses me off.

_____________ annoys me.



Answer these questions in groups:

What does your friend do that annoys you?

What does your friend do that pisses you off?

What type of person bugs you?

What kind of teacher makes you mad?

What does your mother do that drives you crazy?

What do your neighbors do that you are fed up with?

What do you do that bugs your friends?

What are you tired of these days?


Classroom instructions



Match the classroom instructions in the box with the pictures.


1. Please, clean the board.

2. Close the door, please.

3. Listen

4. Stand up

5. Open your book on page33

6. Could you please stop talking?

7. Close your book.

8. Write your name

9. Read the page 32.

10. Study the lesson.

11. Think before your answer the question

12. Pay attention!

13. Take out your books.

14. Sit down, please

15. Work in pairs.

16. Answer the question, please!




Example:

Mark wants to play football with Joe.

Mark : Let´s play football.

Mary wants to go to the cinema with her friends.

Mary : _________________________________________________________

Mr. Smith wants to go to the mountains with his family.

Mr. Smith: ______________________________________________________

Bruce wants to do his homework with Sue.

Bruce: __________________________________________________________


Read the sentences and decide if they are order, instructions or suggestions.


1. Be quiet! _________________

2. Let´s go to the cinema this weekend. ___________________

3. It´s cold I the classroom, close the window, please._________________.

4. Clean up this mess! __________________________________________.

5. Press the red button and wait 2 minutes. ________________________.

6. Pick up the receiver and then dial the number. ____________________.

7. Open your books on page 10. __________________________________.



Monday, July 26, 2010

Name that City




Cairo









Sydney

















Kuala Lumpur









Paris










Rio de Janeiro













1. ........................ While this is the country's oldest city and also one of its major economic centres, it's not the capital. As well as fantastic beaches and loads of sun, the city boasts huge skyscrapers, friendly people and great restaurants.Possessing a great energy, this place has come a long waysince its beginnig as a penal colony.

2. ........................ This is a loud and heavily populated city. It's an unpredictable place, absolutely full of people with a real intensity about it: you will either love it or hate it. New tower blocks stand next to traditional houses made of sun-baked mud, with some of the oldest and most famous monuments in the world visible from the city centre. Why try and be so modern when your city is famous for having something so old?

3. ........................ Home to almost two million people, this lively, colourful capital has been built up from virtually nothing in 130 years. It's currently home to the tallest building in the world, comprised of two huge towers as well as many modern buildings crafted with an Islamic flavour to their design. Tradition has been not forgotten here, as is evidenced in the thriving night markets and street life all over the city.

4. ......................... A place of world-class food, museums and architecture and considered the most romantic city in the world by some, this capital city demnds to be photographed, painted and enjoyed by the young and not-so-young alike. Lights upon the river at nigh attract couples from all over the world to honeymoon or rediscover their love for one another. And for art lovers, it's home to some of finest masterpieces in the world. Visiting all of the city's museums would take at least a month.

5. ......................... Known locally as the 'marvellous city' , it attracts visitors looking for a good time. Famous for its carnival and spectacular location on the coast, this populous city always has room for a few more visitors in tis hotels. The locals are fanatical about sport so head down to the beach for a game of football in the sand and see if you can spot any celebrities.