TASK
(See Student's Book, p. 47, exercise 7a)
You are going to tell your teacher one anecdote. Choose one of the topics below or propose a different one; plan previously what you are going to say and the vocabulary you are going to need.
- a time you cheated (in a sport / game or in an exam)
- a really exciting sports event you saw
- a time you had an accident or got a sports injury
- a time you saw or met a celebrity
- a time you got lost
Dos and don'ts
- Give as much detail as you can. It's important to answer questions such as WHEN, WHERE, WHO, WHAT, WHY, HOW, etc. while telling your story. The teacher might interrupt you from time to time to know more about each event of your story or to clarify something, answer her question(s) and go on. .
- Make sure you remember the order of events in your story clearly.
- You can start your anecdote by saying:
- I'm going to tell you about a time when...
- This happened a few years ago...
- When I was younger...
- Watch the use of the narrative tenses (past simple, past continuous and past perfect), they're so important when telling a story.
- As pronunciation is one of the assessment aspects, don't forget to produce the right pronunciation of a regular past verb (the '-ed' ending). You may use lots of past forms. Check the rules again if necessary.
- DON'T READ your anecdote. That would be considered cheating and could result in a failing grade!
- DON'T MEMORISE it. If you do so, you risk forgetting a word and then forgetting everything. Just let it be naturally, as it is in Spanish.
Monday, 5 December: Reading & Writing
Wednesday, 7 December: Use of English & Listening
NB The Speaking test can be done from Monday 5 to Tuesday 13 December at the time previously arranged. It will be online on Skype. Create an account in case you don't have one and add the following contact: ehecaxochitl1
1 PERMISSIONS AND REQUESTS
a
2 join 3 visit 4 meeting 5 pass 6 take
b
2 a 3 e 4 f 5 b 6 c
2 SOCIAL ENGLISH
2 come 3 way 4 mind 5 days 6 talk
3 READING
a
2 They all charge different prices.
3 It operates in the USA and Canada.
4 By buying your ticket seven days in advance.
5 Students get a 15% discount on the standard fare.
6 They should take their own food.
1 GRAMMAR
a
3 OK
4 doesn't usually wear
5 OK
6 usually walk
7 didn't use to talk
8 Do you usually get up
9 Did you use to watch
10 OK
b
2 didn't use to like
3 usually call
4 used to go
5 used to eat out
6 don't usually work
7 used to be
8 usually give
2 PRONUNCIATION
b
2 especially 3 please 4 music
3 VOCABULARY
a
2 flatmate 3 colleague 4 classmates 5 fiancé 6 ex 7 close friend 8 couple
b
2 got to know
3 became friends
4 bad, in common
5 went out together
6 were together
7 broke up
8 lost touch
9 got in touch
10 got on
11 proposed
12 got married
4 READING
a 2.03
b
2 c 3 a 4 b 5 b
d
2 trust
3 the average pérson
4 serious matters
5 contrast dramatically
6 getting more isolated
5 LISTENING
a
a 2 b 3 d 4
b
2 T 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 T 7 F 8 T
Don't forget to have your WB ready for its last check. Please hand it in next Monday, 28 November. As usually, punctuality is requested.
Remember to hand your Workbook in by Wednesday, 16 November; please be punctual and continue working as hard as you've been doing so far, we're almost done, so do your best!
Please have your Workbook ready by Wednesday 26 October. Remember to hand it in punctually. In case you don't attend that class, ask a classmate or a person to give it to me. I won't accept belated homework.
Remember that your Speaking test is about discussing one of the statements from exercise 7a (Student's Book, p. 27) in groups of 3 students. You should agree or disagree with it, express your point of view, and give your own reasons. Also, you should listen to your partners' opinions carefully, share your thoughts with them, and interact properly. For that reason, you'll need some useful expressions that help you ask for and express opinions, agree, disagree, and interrupt during your discussion.
So, take a look at the following phrases and learn the ones you like most.
Asking for and expressing opinions
What do you think of...?
How do you feel about...?
What's your opinion of...?
From my point of view, I think...
Personally I think...
I believe...
In my opinion,
In my view,
It seems to me that...
If you ask me, ...
I suppose it depends on...
(I think) it depends.
I think... should...
I don't think... should...
I suppose (that)...
I'm not sure.
For example...
Agreeing
I agree.
I think you're right.
Yes, that's absolutely true.
Yes, you're absolutely right.
Yes, I couldn't agree with you more!
I completely agree.
Well, I suppose you may be right.
Disagreeing
I don't agree.
I don't think you're right.
Are you sure about that?
Do you really think so?
Well, that's true, but...
No, I'm afraid I can't agree with you (there) / (about that).
No, I'm sorry but I disagree with you (there) / (about that).
I'm not sure you're right (about that).
I don't agree at all.
Interrupting
I'd like to make a point.
Sorry to interrupt (you) but...
1 VOCABULARY
a
Down: 2 van 4 scooter 5 lorry 8 tram
Across: 3 carriage 6 underground 7 motorway 9 coach
b
2 parking 3 traffic 4 road 5 cycle 6 petrol 7 rush 8 taxi 9 speed 10 traffic
2 PRONUNCIATION
a
2 seat belt
3 check-in
4 chemist's
3 GRAMMAR
a
2 than 3 the 4 more 5 worst 6 less 7 better / quicker 8 most* 9 as 10 least
* There's a mistake here, the correct superlative form is 'busiest'.
b
2 Cancun is the most crowded of the three destinations.
3 Copenhagen is easier to get to than Sydney.
4 Sydney is less exciting than Cancun.
5 Sydney is hotter than Copenhagen.
6 Copenhagen is the most relaxing of the three destinations.
c
2 Copenhagen isn't as difficult to get to as Sydney.
3 Sydney isn't as exciting as Cancun.
4 Sydney isn't as cold as Copenhagen.
4 PRONUNCIATION
2 least enjoyable
3 most interesting
4 more expensive
5 bigger
6 as expensive as
5 READING
a Totora reed boats.
b
2 T 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 T 7 T 8 F
6 LISTENING
a
2 B 3 D 4 A 5 C
b
2 30 kms. (kilometres)
3 In the middle of a field.
4 A little boy.
5 Green.
This is a reminder to have your Workbook ready for its last check before your exams. Please, hand it in next Monday 26 September.
PS I'm terribly sorry but I won't accept belated homework. So, in case you're not attending next Monday's class, send me your Workbook with a classmate or another person.
Remember to have your Workbook ready for its next check. You must hand it in next Monday12 September.
In case you couldn't make it for the first check, this is your chance to have File 1A checked.
English 5 Group: 07
- Timetable: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 03.00 to 05.30 pm.
- First part of the class: from 03.00 to 04.10 pm.
- Break time: from 04.10 to 04.30 pm.
- Second part of the class: from 04.30 to 05:30 pm.
- Books:
- Latham-Koenig, C. and Oxenden, C. English File third edition Intermediate Student's Book with iTutor. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Latham-Koenig, C., Oxenden, C., and Hudson, J. English File third edition Intermediate Workbook without key. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
CALENDAR
- Last day for dropping out: 26 August.
- Holidays: Monday 31 October, Wednesday 2 November, Monday 21 November, and Monday 12 December.
- Christmas holidays: from 22 December to 04 January 2017.
- End of the course: Wednesday 14 December (Second partial exam check)
- School reports delivery: 10 and 11 January 2017.
- Assessment: The final grade is the average of the two exams.
- 1st partial exam (Files 1-3A): 03 and 05 October.
- 2nd partial exam (Files 3B-5): 05 and 07 December.
ASSESSMENT
- Assessment of 5 skills:
- Reading (20%)
- Writing (20%)
- Use of English (20%)
- Listening (20%)
- Speaking (20%)
- Passing grade: 80 pts. and 80% of attendance (=22 sessions; 06 absences maximum)
- But 5 consecutive absences cause dropping out.
CLASS RULES
- You cannot be in class without your material, i.e. your Student's Book.
- Punctuality and use of English in class is really important!
- If you are late, you cannot join an activity in progress, you should wait and take part in the next activity.
- You cannot use your mobile phone, iPhone, iPad, etc. in class unless the teacher asks you to use it for an activity; please, put your gadget away and turn it off or put it on mute.
OTHER ASPECTS
- A bilingual dictionary is recommended, especially for use at home.
- The use of the Workbook is mainly at home. Be ready for its checking.
- Assessment: Completion and accuracy.
- Grades: Very good, Good, Acceptable, and More Work Needed.
USEFUL SITES
- Facebook: CELe UAEMex
- Twitter: @CELe UAEMex
- www.oup.com/elt/englishfile
- Blog: http://englishfile507.blogspot.mx
- Group on Fb: CELe507 (secret group)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Murphy, R. (2004). English Grammar in Use: A self-study reference and practice for intermediate students of English, with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: CUP.
- Murphy, R. and Smalzer, W. R. (2002). Basic Grammar in Use: with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English. Second edition. Cambridge: CUP.
- Swan, M. (2005). Practical English Usage. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
