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This is the link to the quiz we did on television and the media. You may find it useful to review vocabulary on this topic. Have fun!

quiz on television and the media

If today was your last day...

Here are the two activities I told you to do for next Tuesday (May 21st). I'm also including a link to the official video and the lyrics of the song. Have a nice weekend!

ACTIVITIES

- What is this song about? Write a paragraph to explain what the song is about in your own words, before that, use an online dictionary to look up the words you don’t understand. Don’t use a translator!
- What would you do if today was your last day? Which of the things suggested in the song would you do first (stanzas 2 and 4)? Are there any things that you wouldn’t do at all? Why not?

"If Today Was Your Last Day"

My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
If today was your last day

Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you'll never live it twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day

If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothin' stand in your way
Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?

Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day

 

 

 

 

Describing a painting

The document below contains useful phrases to be used in the description of a picture or a painting. Now you can choose from a wide variety of phrases and prepare an excellent project for your art teacher. Have fun!

Open publication - Free publishing - More description

Talking on the phone

Here are the links to the phrases and videos we saw in class this morning. Have a look at them and complete your notes.

Typical phrases

First video

Videos on informal and formal conversations

Video on taking messages

Do you like these songs?

I've chosen these three songs suggested by Jesús González (1), Rocío Pérez (2) and Francisco Jesús López (3). I really like the three of them and I think it's a good start although it might be a bit late for the ambitious project I promised you. You can write a comment for one, two or the three of them.

Enjoy watching the videos!

Modal verbs

I leave you three links  to complete your notes. We will start talking about modal verbs on Tuesday, April 30th. This will be the last group of verbs we will study in unit 4 (can, could, must, mustn't, may, should). I think you should also practise with the online exercises. I hope you find them useful.

modal verbs 1

modal verbs 2

modal verbs 3

Verb tenses

The links below are very useful for you to complete your notes and review or study English verb tenses. They offer you two complete tables. After studiyng you can practise with online exercises.
I hope you find both helpful!

Verb tenses 1
Verb tenses 2

Now do a few exercises:

Practise 1

Practise 2

Practise 3