miércoles, 13 de junio de 2012

GLOBAL WARMING

1. What is global warming?
The gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants.

2. What is the process involved in the greenhouse effect?
The radiant heat from the sun is captured in the lower atmosphere of the earth dues my maintaining the temperature of the earth surface.
3. What signs warn us about global warming?
The temperature change in some parts of the world.

4. Can you quote another term for global warming?
Climate change.

5. Watch the video and explain this idea: Global warming: panic or reality?
It is a bad reality. The humans can solve this problem.

THE BIG QUESTION:
What can we do to stop global warming? Suggest five ideas.
-Switch to clean energy
-Use less energy
-Reduce waste
-Watch your water use
-Travel green

lunes, 4 de junio de 2012

GOLD NUGGET

Mark Twain's short life as a gold digger was cut short because of an outburst of bad temper. While he was digging on a rainy day, Twain shouted: ''I'm fed up! I'm off!'' And he lieft the mine. The rain kept falling, until it uncovered a great handful of nuggets. The two man that siscovered them made 20,000 dollars!

outburst- arrancar
nuggets- "pepita"
fed up- tip
uncovered- deixar al descobert.

BRAM STOKER (1847-1912)

Mysterious and tormented: that's what we know about Bram Stoker, the creator of Dracula. And, indeed, that is how he must have been to imagine such a bloodthirsty creature. 104 years later, the author is perhaps not so well remembered but Dracula is certainly still as famos as ever. It's a case of a character that has "liminated" its author!

Vocabulary:
Tormented- Atormentat.
Indeed- efectivament.
Bloodthirsty- El mès senguinari.

lunes, 21 de mayo de 2012

Organize an event

Bernat: Hey, guys. What's doing on here?
Laura: We're trying to orgainze a party. We want to make some money for the youth club.
Bernat: cool! Can I do anything?
Jordi: Yes. There's a lot to do. We need some food and drink.
Laura: Yeah, my dad's helping with that.
Jordi: And I think we should make some invitations.
Bernat: I can do that, if you want.
Jordi: Ok. Thanks Bernat.
Laura: Then all we need is some music.
Bernat: You should phone Maria - she's in a band.
Jordi: OK. Great.

Help when there's a problem

Jordi: Bernat, what's happened? Are you OK?
Bernat: No, I've broken my head.
Jordi: How did that happen?
Bernat: I was an accident: I fell while I was doing snowboard
Jordi: Oh, right. Have you puted some ice on it?
Bernat: Yes, I have, but it hurts.
Jordi: Do you need help?
Bernat: No, I think it'll be OK.
Jordi: Mmm. Maybe you need to see a doctor.

Talk about plans and arrangements

Bernat: Jordi...Jordi!
Jordi: yes? oH, hi, Bernat.
Bernat: Are you doing anything this evening?
Jordi: No, nothing special. Why?
Bernat: I'm going to a basketball match if you're interesated.
Jordi: Yes, great. What time does it start?
Bernat: It's on at eight o'clock at the sports centre.
Jordi: Ok Shall I meet you outside at abaut seven thirty?
Bernat: Yeah, OK. I'll se you there.
Jordi: See you later, Bernat

Write an email

Hi, 
My name's Bernat Díaz and I live in south London. I like the area where I live so I want to improve it.

In my opinion the young people spend all their time hanging around on the street. There isn't anywhere for young people to go, as a result there are sometimes problems with vandalism and graffiti.

There aren't any facilities for them. I think the comucie should do something about this. I'm sure they can build have a youth café, and this people could go.

There isn't anywhere for young poeple to go, as a resoult there are sometimes problemes with vandalism and grafitti.