WRITING PRACTICE. REVISION OF A NARRATIVE

Topic: Write a narrative about an accident you suffered (Perfect, Past tenses + Third Conditional in the conclusion)

Student Version (Low Mark – 3/10). 

The last summer I have an accident when I went to the park with my bike. It was a rainy day. I wanted to ride my bike because I finished my exams and I was feeling very happy. I didn’t wear the helmet because I was in a hurry and I thought nothing bad can happen. When I arrived near the park, a dog run in front of me and I try to stop but I couldn’t. I falled down very hard and hurted my leg. Some people was looking at me and a woman which was with her baby help me to stand up. I was very embarrased and my leg was bleding a bit. At home, my mother was very angry because I didn’t call her. If I had listened to her and wore the helmet, I wouldn’t had hurted myself. I learn a lesson that day about be more careful and always use protection when I ride.

 

1.-Mark the paragraphs

2.-Correct the grammar mistakes

3.-Include some connectors: suddenly, (un)fortunately, at first, during, finally, although, however.

 

 

 

MODULE 3. IDIOMS ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

Watch this video and learn 18 useful idioms related to family and friends: 

Use these idioms to complete the sentences:

a spitting image of – runs in the family – helicopter parents – a chip off the old block – 

like taking candy from a baby – like a kid in a candy store – sleep like a baby – 

pop the question – breadwinner – black sheep of the family – two peas in a pod – 

friends in high places – a shoulder to cry on – bury the hatchet – hit it off – build bridges –

 strike up a friendship – know someone inside out

1. After years of arguing, the two neighbours decided to __________.

2. Don’t worry, I can help you; I have __________ at the town hall.

3. When I entered the big music store, I was __________.

4. In our house, my father is the __________, so he works long hours.

5. Lisa’s parents won’t let her do anything alone; they are total __________.

6. Everyone says Tom is __________ his father; they look exactly alike.

7. I didn’t know anyone at the conference, but I managed to __________ with a nice girl from Italy.

8. Emma and Sophie are always together—they’re __________.

9. John finally decided to __________ and ask his girlfriend to marry him.

10. When I felt sad, Mia was __________ and listened to all my problems.

11. The English test was so easy; it was __________.

12. My cousin never follows family rules; he is the __________.

13. Many members of the family have dyslexia, so it __________.

14. My brother became a baker just like our dad—he’s __________.

15. We met yesterday but we really __________ and became friends quickly.

16. I know my best friend so well—I __________.

17. After a long day, I fell asleep instantly and __________ all night.

18. We need to __________ between both groups to improve communication.

 

 

OUR PENFRIENDS FROM DUBLIN

Today was such an exciting day—our penfriends’ letters from Dublin finally arrived! The whole class was buzzing as we opened them and discovered what our new friends had written. Now that we’ve read their messages, it’s time to get started on our replies. We can’t wait to share a bit about ourselves and keep this wonderful exchange going!

A huge thank-you to Áine, the Irish teacher who made all of this possible! 

SPLIT LESSON: HALLOWEEN

 GHOST   BAT   VAMPIRE   MONSTER   ZOMBIES   CANDY   CANDLE   MASK

COSTUME    TRICK OR TREAT    DEAD   HAUNTED HOUSE   CEMETERY  

BLACK CAT    WITCH   FULL MOON   SKELETON     BROOM    SPIDERWEB

COFFIN    BONFIRE    SCARECROW     JACK-O-LANTERN     TOMBSTONE 

  

SPLIT LESSON: IDIOMS

 SPORT

1. THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT

2. STEP UP TO THE PLATE

3. COME OUT OF LEFT FIELD

4. GO THE EXTRA MILE

5. DOWN TO THE WIRE

LOVE

6. HEAD OVER HEELS

7. GO STEADY

8. MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

9. POP THE QUESTION

10. TIE THE KNOT

SCHOOL

11. BRAINSTORM

12. CRAM FOR A TEST

13. STUDY BUDDY

14. ACE THE EXAM

15. TEACHER'S PET

FRIENDSHIP

16. STICK TOGETHER

17. ON THE SAME WAVELENGTH

18. KNOW SOMEONE/SOMETHING INSIDE OUT

19. BURY THE HATCHET

20. FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND

 

2. DEFINING AND NON-DEFINING RELATIVE CLAUSES

  MODULE 2. RELATIVE CLAUSES
 

A.-TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEFINING AND NON-DEFINING
 

DEFINING: The student who/that recorded the video is studying forestry.
NON- DEFINING: John, who recorded the video, is studying Forestry.
DEFINING: The teacher (who / that ) you met at the entrance teaches English.
NON-DEFINING: Irene, who you met at the entrance, teaches English.
DEFINING: The town where I live is in the north of Cáceres.
NON-DEFINING: Plasencia, where I live, is in the north of Cáceres.
DEFINING: The woman whose son works with me is very friendly.
NON-DEFINING: Mrs Smith, whose son works with me, is very friendly.
DEFINING: The month (when/that) I finish my exams is my favourite time of the year.
NON-DEFINING: June, when I finish my exams, is my favourite time of the year.
 

B.-DECIDE WHETHER THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE DEFINING OR NON-DEFINING CLAUSES. INSERT COMMAS WHERE NECESSARY. OMIT THE RELATIVE PRONOUN WHEN IT IS POSSIBLE.
1. The car which was a rare sports coupe was built in 1966.
2. We invited Robert who Tom had met the week before.
3. The friends who we met at university are coming to visit us next week.
4. That is the building where they shot the film 'Vanilla Sky'.
5. Mr Jackson whose son goes to my school will be attending the party next weekend.
6. My favourite author's latest book which is a bestseller is about two children in
Jamaica.
7. London where many inmigrants live is the most multicultural city in Europe.
8. The area where we live is very quiet.
9. I will never forget the day when I met my girlfriend.
10. The man whose daughter works with us is now unemployed.
 

C.-DEFINING: COMPLETE WITH THE CORRECT RELATIVE PRONOUN. OMIT IT WHEN POSSIBLE:
Q1 - He's the man …………… car was damaged by the demonstrators.
Q2 - That's the car ……………….. I am thinking about buying.
Q3 - She was the person …………….saw it first.
Q4 - The email …………… I sent didn't reach everybody.
Q5 - The flight ………….. we were supposed to take was cancelled.
Q6 - Nothing …………… she does shocks me now.
Q7 - There is no one ……………….. I trust more.
Q8 - He's not the sort of person ……………… everyone likes.
Q9 – She is the woman …………… son works in Britain.
Q10 - It's something ……………… I don't want to think about.
Q11 - He's the one ………………… took it.
Q12 –I’ve got a friend …………….. mother is a famous politician.
 

D.-DEFINING AND NON-DEFINING: COMPLETE WITH THE CORRECT RELATIVE PRONOUN.
OMIT IT WHEN POSSIBLE:
DEFINING: The boy who/that works at the supermarket is my brother.
The city where he lives is very expensive.
NON-DEFINING: Marcos, who works at the supermarket, is my brother.
New york, where he lives, is very expensive.
1.-The woman ………….. is sitting at the desk is Mr Winter's secretary.
2.-Mr Yeast, ………… I admire a lot, is a great teacher.
3.-Jane, …………….mother is a physician, is very good at biology.
4.-She didn’t see the snake …………… they brought to school.
5.-Do you know the shop …………………Andrew picked me up?
6.-Harrods, …………… is a really expensive shop, is famous for sales.
7.-London, ……………..is the capital of Britain, is a Cosmopolitan city.
 

E.-JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. FORM DEFINING AND NON-DEFINING RELATIVE
SENTENCES.
1. The woman showed me a photograph of her son. Her son is a policeman.
2. The new stadium will be opened next month.It holds 90,000 people.
3. John is one of my closest friends. I have known John for eight years
4. The boy is one of my closest friends. He is waiting for me.
5. Thank you for your letter. I was very happy to get your letter.
6. The letter is in the drawer. Peter has sent the letter to you.
7. Next week-end I’m going to Glasgow. My sister lives in Glasgow.
8. Next summer we are visiting the town. My father was born there.
9. The storm caused damage. Nobody had been expecting the storm.
10. That man over there is an artist. I don’t remember his name.
11. Mr Yates is retiring this month. He has worked for the same
company all his life.
12. I’ve just bought a book about astronomy. I’m very interested in it.
13. The man is in prison. Janet fell in love with this man.
14. Mr Roberts is in prison. Janet fell in love with him.

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