1984 by George Orwell

Reading Assignments

Chapter 1: Wed. 19th Dec

Short Stories

Speaking Assignment

Pros & Cons

Speak for about 5 minutes on the advantages and disadvantages of...

Choose a topic that you think will be of interest to the class, write down some ideas and start practising.





Here are some useful tips

• Explain the structure of your presentation at the beginning so that your listeners know what to expect.
• Make sure you understand everything you are saying and can pronounce all the words.
• Use your own words and  DO NOT learn by heart.
• Do not read from your notes.
• Speak clearly and make sure everyone can understand you.
• Be aware of your body language. Look audience in the eye. Stand up straight.
• Breathe! (It helps you relax)

WUTHERING HEIGHTS

QUIZ 1
QUIZ 2
QUIZ 3
QUIZ 4

CHARLES DICKENS

Great Expectations quizzes


Quiz 1(spark notes)

Quiz 2 (Grade Saver)

Describing a Photo

Describing and comparing pictures. Click here.



  By Ángela Ruiz Montero

Easter Break Assignments

All Levels:

Read as much as you can (articles, news, stories, interviews...)
Try to do some online practice (links suggested on this blog, Ted Talks, etc). Be sure to record everything you do on your practice chart.

Writing:

B1: 

Informal letter: This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

My favourite sport is hockey. I play at school and on Saturdays 
with a team in the village where I live.What is your favourite 
hobby or sport? Please tell me about it.

Now write a letter to your friend. Write your answer in about 100 words.

B2: 

Review: You see this advert in an international fashion magazine:

Reviews Wanted. Teenage Clothes Shop

We are looking for reviews of a clothes shop for teenagers where you live. Your review should include information about what the shop looks like, the kind of clothes it sells and the shop assistants. Would you recommend this shop to other people your age? The best reviews will be published in next month’s magazine.

Write your review. 140-190 words. Make sure all the information they are asking for is included in your review.Try to write it in less than 45 minutes.

Bebore you start, have a look at this website:Reviews