English 4 Fun

WHAT ON EARTH'S GOING ON? Images taken from:  www.maineghosthunt.com  www.liberariannews.com www.edrawsoft.com www.srh.noaa.gov and exercise taken from t he English coursebook named "Ready for the FCE" by Roy Norris.                                                                                                   B. Describe the photos above covering up the adjectives. What types of weather do you prefer? What weather conditions do you least like? Give your reasons for your explanation. A. Dear Students! Here you have a very easy exercise, and I just want you to write the noun that corresponds in the appropriate space.           ...

                                                   Dear students!  Here you have a pair of  interesting videos downloaded from Youtube which will help you understand the main idea of the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. After watching this please complete the following exercises! Thank you!!! 1. Countable and uncountable nouns A Some of the following nouns can be used with more than on e expression. SUGAR, CHEESE, JAM, MILK, TOAST, CAKE , SPAGUETTI, SALT , CHOCOLATE 1. a piece of _____________ 2. a slice of _______________ 3. a plate of _______________ 4. a teaspoonful of __________ 5. a pinch of _____________ 6. a bar of ________________ 7. a jar of _____________ 8. a carton of ___________ Put the nouns into the following groups:  countable, uncountable, always plural, countable a...

HOLIDAYS Pictures taken from www.onlythebest2010.org and www.precisionfitnesshk.com A. The words in the box are all things you could take on holiday with you. Decide which ones you might need for going to these places. Remember you may need the same things for more than one holiday. washing powder                                          note-pad towel security wallet shopping bag driving licence boots digital camera                                                                          visa                                                     ...

Look at the work of art in the photograph. Do you consider yourself the kind of person who might want to own such a piece of work of art? Why? Why not?

Can you compare these two pictures making references to the food? What of the two meals do you think is healthier? Why? Why not? Give more than one reason for your anwer.

EDUCATION A.Look at the following differences between American and British English. 1. The equivalent of high school in British English is secondary school 2. In American English you graduate from high school or university, whereas in British English you only graduate from university. 3. Americans talk about seeing a movie , British people tend to use the word film. 4. Jock is an American word used to describe someone who is keen keen on sport. B.Explain the differences between each of the following pairs of words. 1. nursery school/ primary school 2. a state school/ a public school 3. grammar school/ a comprehensive school 4. a degree/ a career 5. a teacher/ a professor 6 a qualification/ a title

READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES What is the writer's main purpose in this paragraph? I was inspired to describe my approach to language learning after reading a book on the subject by TIm Barnham. The method he describes is very similar to the one that I use, though I take issue with a couple of his suggestions, and I think his method needs to be updated for the internet age. Nevertheless I recommend the book highly, as it's full of good suggestions. Please note I'm not an expert. I can only comment on my own experiences, and how some tech know-how has helped me pursue my chief pleasure in life: learning languages. to describe which technology skills helped him learn languages to say which part of Barham's book impressed him most to indicate how he benefits from learning a language to explain his motivation for writing the article Piaget and Vygostky are two important figures in the development of early interactionalist theories of ...

JOB POSITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY WITH YOUR FUTURE http://www.wordle.net/create What of the following adjectives would you need for working in your ideal job position?  These two pictures has been taken from the webpage www.wordle.net. What I want you to do is choosing three of your classmates and imagine their future professions. Would you draw one for each one includying the name, some adjectives of their personality and the best job positions for them?

TELEVISION AND MOVIES A. Looking at the following pictures, could you tell me what type of film is each one? historical drama, romance, comedy, horror film, thriller, science fiction film, action film, western B. Do a research about some reviews of these films and post here your own opinion. Do you agree with them? What do you like the most? Why? Explain your answers.  Images taken from: www.imdb.com and from: www.coveralia.com C. Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences: 1. More and more people live in a consumer/customer society. 2. Some products with well-known logos/brands are popular. 3. Big stores often have big rebates/discounts on certain products or special publicity/promotions. 4. The streets of our cities are full of propaganda/advertisements . D. What are your three favorite types of program? Which three types fo you like the least? Why? Explain yourself using any of these words:  sitcom, sports p...

HEALTHY FOOD AND DIET                                                         https://voicethread.com/#u4228040.b5298973.i27021401 Hello dear Students! This activity is about healthy meals and diet. I have downloaded four different pictures in the Voicethread ICT program which you can see on the left side of the page. What I want you to do is to compare these two images and give your own impressions or beliefs about them explaining your reasons.

ANIMALS AND NATURE Pictures  taken from the webpage www.losacaballos.org www.cuidadomascotas.com www.fotolog.com  www.leyeducastur.princast.es Look at the photos. All of them have something in common. Could you tell me what do you think it is?

AN UNEXPECTED ADVENTURE! http://padlet.com/wall/rcnoq481k4 Hi guys!! Imagine we are invited to USA. What country would you like to visit? Click on the link and write your suggestions!! Thank you!

I SWEAR TELLING THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH Picture taken from www.wildsocialmedia.com VANDAL, KIDNAPPER, ARSONIST, BLACKMAILER, SHOPLIFTER, SMUGGLER, MUGGER, DRUG TRAFFICKER, HIJACKER, PICKPOCKET MURDERER Discuss with your classmates three of the following questions: 1. What do you think are the main causes of crime in your country? 2. Do you think the police should carry guns? 3. Do you have any other suggestions for reducing crime in your local area? 4. Do you think the death penalty is valid as form of punishment?

onlyhdwallpapers.com   A. Describe this two photographs. Do you consider that the physical aspect give us some clues about the person ality? Do you think people considered attractive in general terms by society are always extrovert people? Why? Why not? Do a research about famous people to contrast how their lives have changed. B. Think of three people you know for instance any relative, friend or  neighbor and post your description using the following adjectives: HAIR EYES FACE COMPLEXION untidy, bald, shoulder-length, flowing, spiky, dark, almond-shaped, dark, hazel, pierced, freckled, thinning, expressive, well-built, spotty, smooth, wrinkled PERSONALITY mean, tolerant, decisive, sensible, mature, practical, tolerant, sincere, sociable, reliable, bad-tempered, patient,selfish, lazy, mature, moody, adventurous, cheerful