I. Match the words in column A with their corresponding meaning in column B.
1.Huge ____Enormous, very big.
2. Bottom ____Water formation .
3. Quickly ____ An example of.
4. Warn ____Water covering an inhabited area.
5. Against ____Maybe.
6. Measure ____Still.
7. Giant ____Harm caused by injury.
8. Reach ____ Coast
9. Wave ____The lowest part.
10. Quite ____Pretty much.
11. Such as ____Very fast.
12. Get close ____ Approach.
13. Harbor ____ To get to a point
14. Damage ____ Very big.
15. Even ____Determine a dimension
16. Flood ____ Caution.
17. Perhaps ____Opposed to.
II. Read the following statements and choose the correct alternative.
1. Where does the word “tsunami” come from?
a) Thailand b) China c) Indonesia d) Japan
2. How high can waves be on a tsunami?
a) 15 meters b) 30 meters c) 40 meters d) 50 meters
3. The “tsunami watch” was created in:
a) Bahamas b) Tahiti c) Haiti d) Hawaii
4. Tsunamis are formed:
a) Because of earthquakes at the bottom of the sea
b) Because of earthquakes at the surface of the sea.
c) Because of earthquakes in land.
d) None.
5. “Hilo” is a:
a) Tsunami name
b) a volcano
c) a hawaiian town
d) a japanese city.
6. A tsunami is a huge wave that causes:
a) destruction b) happiness c) water d) none
7. A disaster which is not natural is a/an:
a) flood
b) avalanche
c) nuclear plant breakdown
d) eruption.
III. Change these sentences from Active to Passive.
1. She took a test yesterday.
2. The police changed the traffic.
3. The librarian lent many books.
4. A technician fixed the computers.
5. My mother drank a glass of juice.
6. We painted our house.
7. John Lennon wrote many great songs.
8. Alexis Sánchez scored a goal.
9. The principal gave a speech.
10.Four men beat a homeless person.
IV. Answer the following questions. Use grammar accurately.
Which natural disasters are listed on the text?
What is the definition of tsunami? What is the origin of the word?
Why do tsunamis happen?
How high tsunamis can get?
What places or areas can be affected by tsunamis?
When and where was the 8.6 earthquake?
How many people died?
What happened in Hawaii?
How frequent do tsunamis happen?
What is a “tsunami watch”? where was it created? Why?
Don't forget, do not "study", practice and prepare!!!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Freshmen: At the bottom of the sea.
VOCABULARY
1. Ancient: Very old.
2. Settlement: Place that a group of people built to live in.
3. Submarine: A type of ship that travels under the water.
4. Bottom: Ocean floor.
5. Museum: Building where interesting objects are
shown to the public.
6. Ocean: Mass of salt water that covers most of the
surface of the earth.
7. Team: A group of people who work together.
8. Shipwreck: Ship destroyed by a storm, rocks, etc. and sinks.
9. Picture: An image on a television screen.
QUESTIONNAIRE
1.- Who is Robert Ballard?
2.- Where is he from?
3.- Why is he famous?
4.- What does he do?
5.- What does he do at the bottom of the sea?
6.- Why does he use a small submarine?
7.- What is Dr Ballard’s new idea?
1. Ancient: Very old.
2. Settlement: Place that a group of people built to live in.
3. Submarine: A type of ship that travels under the water.
4. Bottom: Ocean floor.
5. Museum: Building where interesting objects are
shown to the public.
6. Ocean: Mass of salt water that covers most of the
surface of the earth.
7. Team: A group of people who work together.
8. Shipwreck: Ship destroyed by a storm, rocks, etc. and sinks.
9. Picture: An image on a television screen.
QUESTIONNAIRE
1.- Who is Robert Ballard?
2.- Where is he from?
3.- Why is he famous?
4.- What does he do?
5.- What does he do at the bottom of the sea?
6.- Why does he use a small submarine?
7.- What is Dr Ballard’s new idea?
Tsunami, the giant wave. Questionnaire.
Questions on text: Tsunami, the giant wave.
1. Which natural disasters are listed on the text?
2. What is the definition of tsunami? What is the origin of the word?
3. Why do tsunamis happen?
4. How high tsunamis can get?
5. What places or areas can be affected by tsunamis?
6. When and where was the 8.6 earthquake?
7. How many people died?
8. What happened in Hawaii?
9. How frequent do tsunamis happen?
10. What is a “tsunami watch”? where was it created? Why?
Pay special attention on grammar accuracy.
1. Which natural disasters are listed on the text?
2. What is the definition of tsunami? What is the origin of the word?
3. Why do tsunamis happen?
4. How high tsunamis can get?
5. What places or areas can be affected by tsunamis?
6. When and where was the 8.6 earthquake?
7. How many people died?
8. What happened in Hawaii?
9. How frequent do tsunamis happen?
10. What is a “tsunami watch”? where was it created? Why?
Pay special attention on grammar accuracy.
Sophomore classes: List of verbs considered.
- give
- announce
- catch
- drive
- eat
- help
- take
- swim
- doe
- happen
- cause
- mean
- get
- come
- create
- change
- lend
- drink
- fix
- paint
- write
- score
- beat
- determine
- go
- work
- teach
- sleep
- speak
- talk
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Sophomores: Tsunami, the giant wave. Vocabulary.
“Tsunami, the giant wave”.
Vocabulary.
1. Tsunami: A huge wave that causes destruction and damage.
2. Giant: Enormous, very big.
3. Wave: Water formation.
4. Such as: An example of.
5. Flood: Water covering an inhabited area. Overflowing of water.
6. Perhaps: Maybe.
7. Even: Still.
8. Damage: Harm caused by injury.
9. Harbor: Coast.
10. Bottom: The lowest part.
11. Quite: Pretty much.
12. Quickly: Very fast.
13. Get close: Approach.
14. Ocean floor: The bottom of the sea.
15. Reach: To get to a point.
16. Huge: Very big.
17. Measure: Determine a dimension.
18. Whole: All.
19. Warn: Caution.
20. Against: Opposed to.
Vocabulary.
1. Tsunami: A huge wave that causes destruction and damage.
2. Giant: Enormous, very big.
3. Wave: Water formation.
4. Such as: An example of.
5. Flood: Water covering an inhabited area. Overflowing of water.
6. Perhaps: Maybe.
7. Even: Still.
8. Damage: Harm caused by injury.
9. Harbor: Coast.
10. Bottom: The lowest part.
11. Quite: Pretty much.
12. Quickly: Very fast.
13. Get close: Approach.
14. Ocean floor: The bottom of the sea.
15. Reach: To get to a point.
16. Huge: Very big.
17. Measure: Determine a dimension.
18. Whole: All.
19. Warn: Caution.
20. Against: Opposed to.
Friday, March 25, 2011
ORAL PRESENTATIONS SOPHOMORE: HISTORICAL EVENTS.
ORAL PRESENTATION
Topic: Historical Events through history in the world.
Date: Starting on March 31st .
Groups: Students will work individually.
Length of the presentation: 5 minutes minimum.
Powerpoint: Presented on a CD. Only images allowed.
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
The Historical event will be chosen by the students freely.
Each person will be responsible for collecting information necessary to fill 5 minutes.
All students will prepare their presentations in class on Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th , presenting a written report of the work done. This will have a grade that will affect the final evaluation of the Presentation. Those days the students must bring printed material, books or any publications containing information, which can be in English or Spanish.
PRESENTATION MUST INCLUDE
Historical Event
Geographical location. (with map)
Date of the event.
People involved.
Narrate the event.
Why did you chose it.
CATEGORIES TO BE EVALUATED
Pronunciation.
Preparedness.
Contents.
Personal appearance.
Creativity.
Grammar.
Answer questions.
Classwork.
Topic: Historical Events through history in the world.
Date: Starting on March 31st .
Groups: Students will work individually.
Length of the presentation: 5 minutes minimum.
Powerpoint: Presented on a CD. Only images allowed.
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
The Historical event will be chosen by the students freely.
Each person will be responsible for collecting information necessary to fill 5 minutes.
All students will prepare their presentations in class on Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th , presenting a written report of the work done. This will have a grade that will affect the final evaluation of the Presentation. Those days the students must bring printed material, books or any publications containing information, which can be in English or Spanish.
PRESENTATION MUST INCLUDE
Historical Event
Geographical location. (with map)
Date of the event.
People involved.
Narrate the event.
Why did you chose it.
CATEGORIES TO BE EVALUATED
Pronunciation.
Preparedness.
Contents.
Personal appearance.
Creativity.
Grammar.
Answer questions.
Classwork.
FRESHMEN: ORAL PRESENATTONS ON FAMOUS PEOPLE.
ORAL PRESENTATION
Topic: Famous people around the world. These people can belong to the show business, sports, modeling, political or scientific world.
Date: Starting on March 31st on.
Groups: Students will work individually.
Length of the presentation: 5 minutes minimum.
Powerpoint: Presented on a CD. Only images allowed.
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
The famous person will be chosen by the students freely.
Each person will be responsible for collecting information necessary to fill 5 minutes.
All students will prepare their presentations in class on Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th , presenting a written report of the work done. This will have a grade that will affect the final evaluation of the Presentation. Those days the students must bring printed material, books or any publications containing information, which can be in English or Spanish.
PRESENTATION MUST INCLUDE:
Name of the famous person. (Real and artistical if necessary)
Biography. (Birthdate, birthplace with map)
Profession or activity.
Physical description.
Preferences
Professional achievements. (Music, movies, sports records, political responsibilities, etc)
CATEGORIES TO BE EVALUATED
Pronunciation.
Preparedness.
Contents.
Personal appearance.
Creativity.
Grammar.
Answer questions.
Classwork.
Topic: Famous people around the world. These people can belong to the show business, sports, modeling, political or scientific world.
Date: Starting on March 31st on.
Groups: Students will work individually.
Length of the presentation: 5 minutes minimum.
Powerpoint: Presented on a CD. Only images allowed.
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
The famous person will be chosen by the students freely.
Each person will be responsible for collecting information necessary to fill 5 minutes.
All students will prepare their presentations in class on Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th , presenting a written report of the work done. This will have a grade that will affect the final evaluation of the Presentation. Those days the students must bring printed material, books or any publications containing information, which can be in English or Spanish.
PRESENTATION MUST INCLUDE:
Name of the famous person. (Real and artistical if necessary)
Biography. (Birthdate, birthplace with map)
Profession or activity.
Physical description.
Preferences
Professional achievements. (Music, movies, sports records, political responsibilities, etc)
CATEGORIES TO BE EVALUATED
Pronunciation.
Preparedness.
Contents.
Personal appearance.
Creativity.
Grammar.
Answer questions.
Classwork.
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