English 3 Unit 11 Passive voice

Enjoy!

Passive simple present here

Passive simple past here

Passive present perfect here

Passive future simple here

Preparing for your final essay

In preparation for your final essay here's a link to a forum where the steps are presented in a clear way. There's also a list of topics you can practice. Practice makes perfect, so keep writing. An example of the rubric for the evaluation is also available here for you to be familiar with it.

English 3.Unit 4.Writing: How to...

This is your chance to share in a 8-10 sentences paragraph you HOW TO...something. This activity is due September 20th.

English 3.Unit 4 HABITS

Do you think people in the future will eat more healthily?
Use possibility expressions(from page 41) in your answer.

Doubts for the final test

Dear all (levels 2&4),

I wish you all the best in your finals. Should you have any questions about any of the topics in the course, please feel free to post your questions and I'll reply with resources for you to prepare.

See you around,

MAC

This race is about a rise... fantastic lesson for life!

Dear all,

I found this video and I said to myself "you have to share it with the guys". It made me think of the times when things don't go as planned... try to keep this example in mind and remember life is about not giving up!

English 2. Unit 7 Advertising

Go to this video and be surprised about the way our braing picks subliminal advertising! Were you surprised? Write your comments!

English 4. Unit 7. How to prepare for a job interview

Would you lie in a job interview if you think that will help you get the job? Write your comments here!

English 2 Unit 5 Comparisons

Dear all,

As mentioned yesterday, here's your activity for today's class, since I won't make it. My boy has scarlet fever, not the chickenpox, so YOU'RE ALL SAFE. Scarlet fever is not as contagious, but still contact should be limited within the first 2 days. He's doing great, it's just that fevers are higher today, so I have to take better care of him. Enjoy your luch today!

By the way, keep in mind the difference between

FURTHER: to a greater extent

FARTHER: more distance

Both of them are comparatives to FAR, but with different applications, although in SOME American English texts they are both used the same.

Exercise 1 This website offers explanations, and in the top click on the Comparison of adjectives activities for practice.

Exercise 2 This one includes "translation" activities, from Spanish to English, just to make sure we do get the structure and we have the words needed to express our ideas in English.

Video I know it's simple, but it's clear crystal if you're interested in a basic review.

But like I said, this is not only about simple and limited transformation exercises, we want to be able to use comparative and superlative forms in context, so here's a writing activity. Prepare a mind map and draft on ONE of the following situations:

· Your parents are going to buy a new car. They still have some doubts about their choice. There are two most acceptable options: Ford Explorer and Jeep Cherokee. You are willing to help your parents, as you can benefit from it to some extent. Compare and contrast these two cars by their price, size, performance and mileage.

· You and your friend constantly surf through the Internet in search of the information, but use different search engines. You had a bet about what search engine proves to be better: Google or Yahoo. Compare and contrast these two search engines and show your friend the objective picture of how the things are.

· You are about to enter the university. You've visited a lot of open days and you are not quite sure about your ultimate decision. There are two major universities you like most. Compare and contrast everything you've heard and everything you know about these two educational establishments.

· You are going to your summer vacation. You've already chosen a gorgeous resort for your vacation, but hesitate about the kind of transport you'll take for your trip. You are not quite sure what way of traveling is more comfortable and suitable: a bus or an airplane. Compare and contrast these two means of transportation.

· You are going to study in the USA. You don't know anything about the educational system in this country. You decide to approach to this question seriously, as your future depends directly on your choice. You try to get to know more about the educational system in the USA. You haven't decided yet whether you are ready to leave your native country. Compare and contrast educational systems in Mexico and the USA.

· Your parents will get you a computer and your two options are: a laptop or a pc. Compare and contrast characteristics of these two options and decide which one is best for you.

· Your parents are going to move to the country. You strongly object to it. For this purpose you make the comparative and contrast analysis of living in the city with living in the country.

SOURCE: http://www.goodessaytopics.com/compare-contrast-essay-topics.html

We're going to use the mind map and draft in class to prepare an essay, A good mind map and a draft are both important in the process of creative writing. Challenge yourselves in the use of English!!!

See ya on Wednesday in class.

English 4 Unit 4 TOGETHER

Based on our discussion in class, choose any of the topics on page 41 and share your opinion. Yopur text should be around 80-100 words and remember to use a topic sentence for every paragraph and appropriate supportive sentences. Examples are always helpful in writing. The topics are:

• People have children too young - before they know whether their relationship is "right".
• Single-parent families can't bring up children as well as traditional families.
• Families where both parent work have some advantages.
• Divorce is not necessarily bad for children.

Please do not change the topics, just choose one and develop your idea.

THIS ACTIVITY IS DUE FEBRUARY 25TH.

English 2 Unit 4 MEMORIES: My first...

Share with the group a nice memory. Think of your...

• first day at shool
• first date
• first job
• first trip without your parents
• ... or any other first anything.

THIS ACTIVITY IS DUE FEBRUARY 23RD.

ENGLISH 2&4 BBC Top Gear on Mexican sportscar

Read this article published yesterday by the magazine The Economist. In case you're not familiar with what happened, click here to see the video (January 30th). What do you have to say about this?

English 4. Unit 2. If only...

This is your opportunity to share a story of regret. Think of a situation, remember that decision you made and he negative consequences you later had to face. Or think about a mistake and the consequences you are still facing at the present time. Make sure you use both structures "if only..." and "I wish..." in your text. This has to be something really worth reading, so think thoroughly.This activity is due February 7th.

English 2. Unit 2 The World Is Fat

Read the article in this website. Read also the comments and then prepare your own and share it here. This activity is due January 31st.

English 4 Unit 1 Autobiography

Share a bit of your life here and include a fact that is not true (don't make it so obvious for others to say "oh, come one!, you're pulling my leg!") DO NOT GIVE YOUR NAME, WE WANT TO GUESS!!! Use 100 words, deadline Friday 28 Jan 11. Have fun writing you!

English Grammar Secrets e-book

Dear all,

Surfing the net, I found a useful link I want to share with you. This e-book shows in a simple way the most common aspects of English grammar studied in class, so if you ever want a quick reference, here's an option. Thanks to Caroline and Pearson Brown... click here.

English 2 Unit 1 Describing where you live

After brainstorming in class and preparing your draft, use this space to publish your description. The deadline is Monday January 24th, after that day, the activity will not be taken into account for participation.