NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU

Listen to the 1990s hit "Nothing compares to you" and correct the mistakes in this exercise.

CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD

In unit 3 ("To the limit") we are dealing with the topic "disabilities", so we are watching part of Children of a Lesser God, a 1986 American romantic drama film directed by Randa Haines. The film stars William Hurt and Marlee Matlin, a deaf actress who won an Oscar for this role.

The film tells the story of James, a new speech teacher at a school for the deaf.  His teaching methods are varied, and often amusing. After a short time at the school, he falls for Sarah, a pupil who decided to stay on at the school as a cleaner rather than venture into the big bad world. James wants to teach her to speak, but she is not interested and refuses his help. He persists and a relationship develops between them.

Leave your comments giving your opinion about James and his teaching methods and about Sarah and her behaviour.

OUR PHOTO EXHIBITION

Our photo exhibition is on in the canteen corridor. You all did a great work. The photos and the comments are really good. Next week some teachers who like photography are selecting the best photos and the winners will get a prize.

ELVIS ALSO HAS SOME QUESTIONS...

Here you have a song by Elvis Presley, "Are you lonesome tonight?", full of questions. Copy the questions on  your notebook. Then help the King improve the song adding three questions. Leave them in our blog.

QUESTIONS

WRITE QUESTIONS

Activity 1. Present tenses

1. Tania lives in London. (Where)

2. Tom and Jim have lunch at 12.30. (What time)

3. I usually get up at 7 a.m. (When)

4. Peter is sitting next to Sarah in class. (Who)

5. I am reading comics. (What)

6. I practise dancing three times a week. (How often)

               

                        Activity 2. Past simple

Make questions from the following sentences.

Clue: use DID and the present tense form of the verb.

Regular Verbs

1) She lived in Glenelg for five years.

2) He married her for her money.

3) Michael typed these exercises on a computer.

4) They looked at the bus timetable before they left.

5) Peter and Joseph talked all night.

6) Those guys from next door robbed the garage last night.

7) They separated after only six months.

8) He watched three movies in a row.

9) Dung slammed the door and walked out in a rage.

10) She decided to go home straight away.

                        Irregular Verbs

1) He went to the football yesterday.

2) He left for Perth yesterday.

3) He won one thousand dollars in X-lotto.

4) He had eggs for breakfast.

5) They ate out last night.

6) She drove all the way to Sydney without stopping.

7) Wen Jie forgot her car keys.

8) He rang Raisa last night.

9) Nusret and Hong caught the bus to town.

10) They got to the movie on time.

Activity 3. 

1. Q: ____________________?
A: Three dogs live next door.

2. Q: ____________________?
A: Thomas is my best friend.

3. Q: _________________?
A: There is $100 in her bank account.

4. Q: _________________?
A: His number is 555-2453.

5. Q: _________________?
A: Roger's birthday is in April.

6. Q: __________________?
A: I'm late for work because I missed the bus. Sorry!

7. Q: ___________________?
A: I like the blue folder better than the red one.

8. Q: ___________________?
A: I've been able to drive for 10 years.

_____________________________________________?

He was born in 1880.

_____________________________________________?

 He was born in Arroyo.

_____________________________________________?

He invented the X-Ray Machine.

_____________________________________________?

He is going to study in Madrid.

_____________________________________________?

He had to travel to U.S.A.

Activity 4

Complete these questions with the appropriate word in the space.

1.     _________ are you doing in the garden?

2.     _______ you like fish?  I do!

3.     You________ pass me the salt, can you?

4.     ________are you coming to visit?

5.     He likes chocolate, _______ he?

6.     _______is my cell phone?

7.     It isn’t cold today, _____it?

8.     ________you seen my pen?

9.     _____old are you?

Activity 5

1. We’re going to see the Rocky Horror picture show. Do you want to come?

2. It’s playing at the Majestic theatre.

3. They’re showing it for Halloween.

4. Yes I’m going to wear my witch costume.

5. Yes I just handed it in. I just wrote 500 words in the last three hours.

6. I wrote about the state of the economy in Europe.

7.  I think so; I did a lot of research, so I’m quite confident.

8. Of course you’ll get a good mark! Don’t worry about it.

9. Yes I have.  I’m a bit nervous about getting this job.

10. Yes I added my last job to it last night.

11. The position is head of marketing.

12. Yes I have been doing this line of work for three years now.

13. Yes I was; what’s wrong with this suit?

Activity 6

Object or Subject questions?

Question 1

Mother - Who ......... something to eat? John - I do. Can I have eggs, please?

A	do they want
B	wants
C	want
D	does want

Question 2

Julia - I got a new camera for my birthday? Max - Fantastic! Who ........ ?

A	gave it to you
B	did give it you
C	has given it
D	gives it

Question 3

Maria - I sold my car Fred - Who ....... it to?

A	you sold
B	did you sold
C	did you sell
D	sold

Question 4

Christine - Which bus ......... to the station? Driver - Number 141

A	do goes
B	does go
C	go
D	goes

Question 5

Mike - Where ........1........... ? Jane - In the house on the corner. Mike - Who .....2..... at number 20? Jane - My grandmother.

A	1 - you live 2 - lives
B	1 - you live 2 - do live
C	1 - do you live 2 - lives
D	1 - do you live 2 - do she live

http://www.learnenglishlanguagewell.com/grammar/object-or-subject-questions-exercises/

Write a question about the underlined section of each answer below:
http://inglessjm.blogspot.com.es/2011/10/extra-exercises-subject-and-object.html

1.     The doctor is working with the nurse.

2.     The doctor told the nurse to draw blood.

3.     The repairman worked on the computer yesterday.

4.     The repairman worked on the computer yesterday.

5.     The woman wrote a long letter.

6.     The woman wrote a long letter.

7.     The teacher gave the student some advice.

8.     The teacher gave the student some advice.

9.     The robber demanded all the money in the cash register.

9.     The robber asked for all the money in the cash register.

WE ARE YOUNG!!! DESCRIBING MUSIC

This is probably one of the most popular songs this summer. Do you like it? Let us know. Leave your comments, please.

The next article from http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/style-and-usage/descriptive-rds-for-music.html can help you find words to describe music.

Descriptive Words for Music

If you would like to know somedescriptive words for music, you might want to know some of the different aspects of music. There are many kinds of music, many ways to describe it, and many ways it affects us.

Descriptive Words for Music

Let’s look first at the different kinds of music. This is one of the first ways that people describe music. You might describe music by referring to the country of origin, or the style of the music. You could also use words that refer to the instrument making the sound or the purpose of the music.  

Some examples of descriptive words for music which tell the kind of music are: southern, western, country, easy listening, progressive, new age, retro, blues, choral, rhythm and blues, hip hop, instrumental, ambient, sacred, march, reggae, steel drum, organ, rock, heavy metal, disco, classical, baroque, romantic, renaissance, ceremonial, folk, bluegrass, Celtic, electronic, anthem, ballad, Hawaiian, lament, and lullaby.

How Music Sounds

Timbre is the term for the color of music, the sound of it. For example, a cello and a clarinet may both play the same note at the same volume, but you would still be able to differentiate between the music made by each. It is a combination of frequencies that makes up the individual sounds; that is the color of the tone.

Some descriptive words for music in relationship to timbre are:  loud, soft, brassy, gentle, romantic, melodious, raucous, strong, eerie, spooky, rhythmic, choppy, noisy, mellow, shrill, reedy, clear, breathy, rounded, full, thin, piercing, strident, harsh, warm, resonant, dark, bright, heavy, light, and flat.  

(fuerte, suave, estridente, suave, romántica, melodiosa, estridente, fuerte, misterioso, espeluznante, rítmica, agitada, ruidosa, suave, aguda, penetrante aflautada, clara, entrecortada, envolvente, llena, delgada, estridente, áspera, caliente, resonante, oscura, brillante, pesada, ligera y plana.)

The Effects of Music

Music is a big part of our lives. We use it for special occasions and to set the mood in movies and television shows. Music can help us pass the time or connect us to our roots. Listening to music takes the whole brain, and has many positive and beneficial effects.

• Heals - Music can reduce chronic pain and improve depression. It does this by making the body release endorphins, slowing the breathing and heart rate, distracts the patient, and helps give the patient a feeling of control. It can strengthen the immune system and reduce blood pressure.
• Makes you smarter - Music can help you learn better in reading, math, and reasoning skills. It can also improve memory. Certain types of music stimulate both sides of the brain, thereby enhancing learning, concentration, and retention. Musical training improves memory even more than just listening.    
• Improves physical performance - There is a reason why you see people running while listening to their iPod. Music decreases fatigue and improves motor reflexes. It can help people with movement disorders.
• Improve productivity - Certain kinds of music lessen fatigue. Music can increase productivity by making workers mentally sharper.
• Calms - Music can calm and relax. It reduces stress and negative emotions.  It can also help you meditate.
• Improves moods - Music can lessen depression. Research is proving what many cultures have known; that music heals and has positive psychotherapeutic uses.

Here are some words that describe what music can do to you and for you: Music can... soothe, excite, relax, stimulate, meditate, calm, enlighten, frighten, give a feeling of foreboding, help you re-focus, invigorate, rejuvenate, stir your imagination, make you happy, lift your mood, restore, cure, heal, empower, stir, incite, lift your spirits, make you more alert, exhilarate, and bring about practically any emotion.  

(La música puede ... calmar, excitar, relajar, estimular, meditar, calmar, aclarar, asustar, dar sensación de aprensión, ayudar a volver a enfocar, fortalecer, rejuvenecer, agitar la imaginación,  hacerte feliz, levantar el ánimo, restaurar, curar, sanar, capacitar, revolver, incitar, levantar el ánimo, ponerte alerta, regocijar, y provocarte prácticamente cualquier emoción.)

In summary, music is a lot more than a soundtrack to our lives; it is an integral part of our lives. Can you imagine a movie without some music? Would there even be entertainment without music? If you want to be healthy and smart, then music is the key. What people have known since ancient times is now being proven by research. Music is good for the body and soul.

IS THERE LIFE AFTER SUMMER?

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER SUMMER

We are having a chat about our last summer holidays.

Draw your hand on your notebook to help you talk about last summer.

Thumb: Tell us something special you did
Index finger: Describe the places you visited
Middle finger: Talk about a bad experience you had
Ring finger: Talk about the people you met 
Little finger: Tell us something you wanted to do but you couldn't