Week 16 The Future with "Will" and "Be Going To"

Please watch this video:

Now, take Quiz 19:

Then, take Quiz 20. Listen to the audio about my future plans. Now do the same for you. You can talk about your future plans, what you're doing tonight, tomorrow at work, etc. You don't have to be as extensive as I am, but I want you to try! Record yourself. Use the audio script below to help you prepare

I’m really looking forward to tonight because one of my friends is having a party and all my friends are going. I’m going to get ready in a few minutes, but I don’t know what I’m going to wear yet.

Then tomorrow, I’m meeting my dad and we’re going shopping for a present for my mom. It’s her birthday next weekend, and we’re having dinner in a really expensive restaurant on Saturday night. It’ll be nice to have all the family together.

I’ve started thinking about my holiday, too. It’s in eight weeks, but I’m going to book the flights soon and my friend Carlos is booking the hotel. We’re going to Croatia. The weather in July is usually good – hot and dry – so I’m going to take lots of sunscreen. We’re going to spend all our time sunbathing and going clubbing. I can’t wait!

I know I won’t want to come back to work after that. Actually, I’m a bit bored at work so maybe I’ll start looking for a new job soon. Or even go back to college. It’ll be expensive, but I’m sure it’ll help me get a better job in the end.

Now take the audio Quiz 20:

Week 15 Presentation Practice

Hi guys. Here are just a few ideas for your presentation:

-A famous person. Why do you admire her/him?

-What makes you feel good?

-Your previous jobs. What did you do? What have they taught you?

-An interesting story on the news

-An innovative company, or business practice

-An important event in the history of your city, state, or country. 

Now, record your presentation on Quiz 18: 

Week 14 Review of Word Order in Questions and Use of "Because, So, But and Although"

Take Quiz 16 to review word order in questions. Remember to use auxiliary verbs (do, does, did). If you need help, go back to page 128 section 2C in your textbook.

Take Quiz 17 to review the use of "because, so, but, and although"

Week 13 Describing a Historical Figure

 Think of a famous or important person in the history of your country. Now write about the person you chose. Write 75–100 words. Write three or four paragraphs. Answer the following questions:

What was his or her name?

When and where did he or she live?

What was he or she famous for?

Why do you think he or she was important?                                                                                      

Here's an example: Louis Pasteur was a very important person in French history. He was born in 1822 in Dole near Dijon in France. He became a professor and then director of scientific studies at Lille University.

Pasteur was a brilliant scientist. He is famous for his experiments to understand the causes of diseases.

Before Pasteur, nobody knew about bacteria. He was the first person to find them. He invented ways to stop food going bad and he made medicines which prevent many illnesses. We still use these medicines today. 

 Useful language: 

He / She was born in (1700 in Paris).

He / She is important / famous because…
He / She is famous for…

He / She was (a scientist)
He / She was the first person to…

…in (French) history
Useful vocabulary:
actor / artist / composer / explorer / inventor / leader / king / musician / painter / politician / president / prime minister / queen / scientist / soldier / writer                                                                                                                                                   

 Write your  answer on Quiz 15: 

Week 12 Past Continuous and Pronunciation of B and P

Past Continuous

Please watch these videos:

Now take Quiz 13

Pronunciation of B and P
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Quiz 14: Practice these words, and record yourself saying the words in red

Big pig	Pretty bird	Play ball
Pick berries	Be proud	By plan
Bad puppy	Better prose	Bitter plum
Burned pan	Bad pen	Please bring

 

Buy a pencil	Bright pin	Broken plate
Bake a pie	Paper bag	Big pad
Bring pennies	Happy boy	Papa brought
Baby plays	Paid bill	Play bridge

1.     The paper was printed and published without profit.

2.    We had to learn both the past and the present of all verbs.

3.    Paula carefully put the apples and peaches in the basket.

4.    Our proposal was promptly opposed by almost everyone present.

 

1.    The waitress brought us bread but no butter.

2.    It was by far the best ball game of the season.

3.    The combination of brain and muscle was unbeatable.

4.    The boys hid behind the back fence.