Phrasal Verbs!!

Grown Up [ˈgrōn-ˌəp]

To grow up means to develop from a child to an adult; to spend the years between being a child and being an adult.

Example:

-When I grow up I want to be a doctor. -When Jack grows up he wants to be a fireman.

Hand in [hændin]

Submit work for appraisal. Stay positive.

Example:

          -The students hand in their papers and then left the room.
          -Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find a job very soon.

Hold on [ˈhōld on]

Wait a short time.

Example:

- Could you hold on for a minute, she'll be free in a moment.
- Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department.

EXCERCISES- Past Continuous and Simple Past!!

Simple Past or Past Progressive

Exercise 1

Put the verbs into the correct tense (Simple Past or Past Progressive).

1. While Tom(read) __________, Amely(watch) ___________ a documentary on TV.
2. Marvin(come) ___________ home,(switch) ___________ on the computer and(check) ___________ his emails.
3. The thief(sneak) ___________ into the house,(steal) ___________ the jewels and(leave) ___________ without a trace.
4. Nobody(listen) ___________ while the teacher(explain) ___________ the tenses.
5. While we(do) ___________ a sight-seeing tour, our friends(lie) ___________ on the beach.
6. He(wake) ___________ up and(look) ___________ at his watch.

1) Write past simple or past continuous in the gaps: 1) When the post man ___________ (arrive), my father ___________ (have a shower)

2) While my brother ___________ (study), my grandma ___________ (make) some muffins.

3) I ___________ (go) to the doctor 2 days ago because I ___________ (have) a terrible headache.

4) When I ___________ (be) 10, I ___________ (eat) a sandwich every evening.

5) He ___________ (miss) the train because he ___________ (talk) with some friends.

6) The thieves ___________ (come) into the house while the man ___________ (sleep).

7) I ___________ (drink) a glass of water at eleven. I'm not thirsty now.

8) ___________ you ___________ (write) the composition last week?

9) My mother ___________ (not/be) at home when she ___________ (fall) down the stairs.

10) The children ___________ (plant) a tree when their mummy ___________ (call) them.

1) Tommy's father worked in that office 2 years ___________

2) The plane was flying ___________ 8 p.m. ___________

3) My best friend went to London ___________ month

4) ___________ I was having dinner, my sister was having a shower

5) ___________ did the supermarket close?

6) Your aunt studied German ___________ 2001

7) Rose played in an orchestra ___________ she was 12 years old

8) Jason was swimming ___________ his girlfriend was drinking a coke

9) The TV broke ___________ 26^th October

10) ___________ did he deliver the shopping?

11) My father's friend had a baby ___________

12) The suspect can't have committed the crime. He was having dinner in the restaurant ___________ that time ___________

13) My cousin bought the PSP ___________ he was in London

3) Which sentence is the correct one?

1) a) The men were studying on the new proyect all day yesterday

b) The men was studying on the new proyect all day yesterday

c) The men studied on the new proyect all day yesterday

2) a) When were you finishing your project?

b) When did you finish your project?

c) When were you finish your project?

3) a) You didn't be in the party yesterday

b) you didn't were in the party yesterday

c) You weren't in the party yesterday

4) a) My sister watched TV while his husband was playing with the children

b) My sister was watching TV while his husband was playing with the children

c) My sister was watching TV while his husband played with the children

5) a) The students were talking when the teacher was arriving

b) The students talked when the teacher was arriving

c) The students were talking when the teacher arrived

Links:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-paspro/exercises
http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=734

Car Parts!!

Vocabulary.- CAR PARTS..

Movie Review!!

Movie Review: Zookeeper

The story takes place in a Zoo in the USA.
The main character is Griffin Keyes, the friendly zookeeper who had bad experiences with love.
In the beginning, when he proposes marriage to his girlfriend, she reject him ending thier relationship.
Years later, when he was quietly working with his animals, he get encounter again with his ex-girlfriend in a wedding.
Well, the animals of the zoo made a plan to help their lovable zookeeper to get his Ex back, but they broke a rule, they talk to him!And in the begginig that was so scary for their friend. A friend named Kate(ZooVet) helps him too.
In the final, he understands what is true love, and he fells in love with her friend Kate.
They stay together at the zoo with their funny and lovable animals.
END!

Hotel-Cheking in!!

Hotel Complaints!!

Grammar- The future with will...

Plans:-I´m going to lunch with friends on Friday.
(-)
-I´m not going to do the homework today.
(?)
-Are you going to eat sushi tonight?

-Not Sure:
-I will go to Sierra Vista on Saturday.
(-)
-He´ll need a taxi.
(?)
-Will you go to Bacoachi tomorrow?

-Present continuous:
-I´m going to work till the noon.
(-)
-He´s going to buy a car next month.
(?)
-Are she going to go the supermarket?

Cause/Effect of Violence!!

-Children with 4 to 6 years imitated violent acts that they have seen in the TV, on a percentage of 47%.

-A cause of hyperactive behavior, with attention problems, if doesn´t sleep well, or don´t made enough exercise are violent Movies/ Video Games.

-The effects in teens are that they become bullies in school or have violent behavior in home.

-Violent TV´s programas and Video Games have connection with children´s agressive behaviors problems.

-The violence has become a common way to solve problems, in younger people.

-Cartoon violence is comical and unrealistic, but it can cause an agressive effect in children.

-In weakly-minded people, the violence can cause more effect.

HomeWork - Sentences with Since; For; Always; Ordinal Numbers; Superlative.

Since
-I´ve been in Tecnologico de Cananea since 2010.
-He has worked in Burger King since 1998.

For
-She has been in Paris for 12 years.
-I´ve sold electronics in E-Comerce for 3 years.

Always
-I´ve always wanted to buy a Jeep.
-She has always wanted to be an actress.

Ordinal Numbers
-This is the third time I´ve said it to you.
-This is the fifth time I´ve forgotten the keys in my house.

Superlative
-Women are smarter than men.
-The cheetah is the fastest animal in the world.

PAIR WORK. Page 15 Unit 2-Movies and Entertainment

Movies that Robert have seen...

Comedy

-Epic Movie

 

-Science Fiction

Alice in Wonderland

-Action

Fast Five

 -Horror

Vacancy

HomeWork: Sentences in Perfect Simple- Video

---I´ve been thinking about you--
Londonbeat

-We must have been stone crazy
-I´ve got those feelings again
-I´ve been thinking about you

---I´ve had the time of my life--
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

-Now I´ve had the time of my life
-I´ve been waiting for so long
-Now I´ve finally found someone

---It´s All Been Done--
Bare naked Ladies

-It´s all been done

---The day before you came--
ABBA

-I must have left my house at eight because I always do
-I must have read the morning paper going into town
-And having gotten through the editorial no doubt
-I must have frowned
-I must have made my desk
-I must have gone to lunch
-It must have rained

--It must have been love--
Roxette

-It must have been love
-It must have been good

---You must have been a beautiful baby--

Bing Crosby

-You must have been a beautiful baby
-You must have been a wonderful child
-You must have shown the other kids how
-You must have made the cutest bow
-You must´ve been a beautiful baby

--I´ve got you under my skin --

Frank Sinatra

-I´ve got you under my skin
-I´ve got you deep in the heart of me

---I´ve had seen it all--

Bjork

-I have seen it all
-I have seen the trees
-I have seen the willow leaves
-I´ve seen a man killed

---Where have all the flowers gone?--

Peter, Paul & Mary

-Where have all the flowers gone?
-Girls have picked them every one

---I still haven´t found what I´m looking for--U2

-I have climbed highest mountains
-I have run throught the fields
-I have scaled these cities walls
-I have run
-I have crawled
-But I still haven´t found what I´m looking for
-I have kissed honey lips

-My Way--

Elvis Presley

-I´ve lived a live that´s full
-I´ve travelled each and every highway
-I´ve had a few

--We are the champions--

Queen

-I´ve paid my dues
-I´ve done my sentence
-I´ve made a few
-I´ve had my share of sand kicked in my face
-But I´ve come through

What have you done? -Cristal Lopez

-Cristal visited Disneyland 6 years ago.

-She has visited Sinaloa too.

-And She has gone sightseeing in San Carlos.

Greetings!!

Philippines---A limp handshake

Indonesia---Say selamat, which means peace.

Korea---A slight bow and handshake (right hand in one or both hands).

My Introduction!!

Social Contract!!

Ideal Teacher!---Ideal Student!
-Responsible
-Happy
-Honest
-Respecful
-Fun
-Friendly
-Optimist
-Patient
-Available
-Clean
-Understanding
-Puntual
-Tell when she or he´s absent
Finish the program on time
-A few minutes of free time
-Helpful
-Dynamic
-Spontaneous
-Provide a class plan

Academic Contract!
-Be on time/Come to class
-Do homework
-Pay attention
-Study at home
-NO be quiet=participate
-Practice - lab, videos, pp presentations..
-Ask questions=Clear up doubts
-Work as a team

Comparative and Superlative

                                                Comparative                        Superlative
1.- tall                                          taller                                     tallest
2.-easy                                         easier                                    easiest
3.-liberal                                  more liberal                         most liberal
4.-heavy                                     heavier                                  heaviest
5.-unusual                              more unusual                        most unusual
6.- pretty                                   prettier                                  prettiest
7.-exciting                            more exciting                        most exciting
8.-wild                                        wilder                                  wildest
9.-informal                            more informal                     most informal
10.-interesting                    more interesting                   most interesting
11.-conservative                more conservative                most conservative
12.-light                                      ligher                                   lighest
13.-casual                               more casual                         most casual
14.-comfortable                  more comfortable              most comfortable
15.-relaxing                           more relaxing                     most relaxing

HomeWork PAGE 117 Conversation

A:How much do you want for that necklace?
B:This one?
A:Yes, that one.
B:I want $399 dlls
A:Well, I can pay $250dlls
B: Ok, that sounds fair.

HomeWork PAGE 115 Conversation

A:I`m looking for a MP3 player.
     Which one is the newest model?
B:The Power X Music Master. But it's not the cheapest.
     How much can you spend?
A:No more than $250 dlls.
B:It costs $199 dlls.
A:Ok, I"ll take it.

English Project- Map

Two places.- What to wear?

TUCSON, ARIZONA
There´s too hot in summer, lighter clotes are perfect.
You can wear jeans or shorts, T-shirts, sandals, etc-

JUNEAU, ALASKA
You need to use long underwear, a fleece jacket, or even a sweater. And don´t forget a jacket with a hood offers a convenient way to preserve heat.

Prepositions

Movement
across- along- past- over- toward(s)

Position
above - behind- below- on- next to

Time 
after - before- since- until- during

Others
according to- except- for- versus- due to- ahead of

English Project- Video healthy habits..

5 Questions and Sentences IN.. SIMPLE.. PRESENT..

5 Questions and Sentences IN.. SIMPLE.. PRESENT..

-They play video games

Are they playing video games?

-She cooks a turkey

Is she cooking a turkey?

-You laugh a lot

Are you laughing a lot?

-He draws a car

Is he drawing a car?

-We play volleyball

Are we playing volleyball?

HomeWork -Questions -How often do you..?? When do you…??

QUESTIONS

How often do you..??                                                    When do you…??

-How often do you do aerobics?

I always do aerobics.

-How often do you read?

I hardly ever read.

-How often do you go walking?

I almost always go to walk.

-How often do you clean the house?

I usually clean the house

-How often do you take a shower?

I always take a shower

-How often do you go running?

I sometimes go to run.

-How often do you go dancing?

I usually go dance.

-How often do you cook dinner?

I sometimes cook dinner

-How often do you play the guitar?

I never play the guitar, I don´t know how to use it XD

-When do you go to play soccer?

I usually go in the morning

-When do you play tennis?

I always play tennis in the evening.

-When do you play golf?

-I almost play golf in the afternoon.

-When do you go bike riding?

I usually go in the afternoon.

-When do you go swim?

I always go in the morning.

-When do you play basketball?

I hardly ever play basketball

-When do you go shopping?

I sometimes go shopping.

-How often do you study English?

I always study English.

How often do you talk on the phone?

I usually talk on the phone.

HomeWork 1- Daily Planner