martes, 25 de marzo de 2014

AFTERNOON GROUP TUTORIAL


TUTORING AFTERNOON GROUP

Guys remember you have tutoring classes on Wednesday 26th from 4-6 pm your teacher will be German Villamizar who will be meeting you at room 111 English Language Institute building. Please be on time and keep in mind attendance is MANDATORY!

sábado, 22 de marzo de 2014

MULTIMEDIA TASK


Multimedia Task

1. Read the statements and tick the ones you think are true. Give reasons.

A good secret agent:
  • Must be an excellent driver
  • Doesn't have to be glamorous
  • Can swim underwater for extended periods
  • Mustn't tell enayone what his/her job is
  • Needs to be extremely courageous
  • Can carry a gun at all times 
  • Ought to be an expert dancer
2. Look at the photos and discuss the questions.

  • How do we use the animals to help us?
  • What other animals do we use? How?
  • Could animals be used as secret agenda? How? 




3. Read the article. What can animals do, according to the article?



4. Look at the underlined verb forms in Exercise 1 and in the article, and write them in the correct places in the chart.



5. Discuss which three answers are possible in the sentence. How the sentences. How does the meaning change?

1. I _____ do that now. I'll do it tomorrow.
a. Needn't
b. Can't
c. might
d. don't need to

2. You _____ borrow my car because you don't have a license.
a. won't be able to
b. don't have to
c. mustn't
d. can't

3.He _____ speak English until we came to London.
a. didn't need to
b. couldn't
c. wasn't able to
d. need to

4. You _____  arrive on time next Monday or you'll get the sack
a. must
b. will have to
c. can't
d. need to

5. There _____ be life on other planets
a. can
b. might
c. could
d. might not

6. If we finish work early tonight, we _____  go for a meal
a. could
b. can't
c. might
d. can

WORK IT OUT

6. Compare theses sentences with their equivalents in the article. Then put the underlined phrases in the correct places in the chart in exercise 4.

1. They are supposed to be free (para.D)
2. They are obliged to run around a specified area (para C)
3. Ordinary people can't treat animals badly but scientist are permited to. (para D)
4. He managed to return on foot two days later. (para B)
5. They are bound to get better at it in future. (para C)
6. They were so important that UK citizens were forbidden to shoot them. (para B)
7. Another pigeon was required to wear a camera around its ned (para B)
8. The Navy is likely to start using other marine animals for this work (Para A)

7. Look at the cartoon and discuss the questions. Share your ideas with the class. (Comment on the blog)
  • What is ironic about the cartoon?
  • Do you think it's cruel to train and experiment on animals? Why? Why not?









jueves, 20 de marzo de 2014

MORNING GROUP TUTORING

Guys don't forget you have two hour tutorial on Friday March 21st from 3-5pm. your teacher will be German Leonardo Villamizar,  classroom 111 at the Launguage Institute (Sede UIS) PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL. Remember attendance is MANDATORY.

HOMEWORK 6




 READING

1. Describe the pictures using the following words and phrases . Use your dictionary if necessary.

a beehive, platforms and steps, immense, pierced by light, palatial, a high glass dome, a labyrinth of passageways.






2. Read part 1 and answer:
  • Where do you think this place is? What is it?
  • Who is the boy? What's he doing?
  • How does he feel? why is hi there?






3. Read part 2 and answer:

  • What does Daniel's father do for a living?
  • Wy is this place called the Cementery of forgotten Books?
  • What happens to a person who visit this place of the first time?
  • What's going to happen next? Will it be positive or negative?



4. Vocabulary:
find words 1-7 in the story and guess their meaning from the context. The line numbers are given in brackets. Then match them to their definitions A-G.

1. Stunned (line27)   ____
2. Make out (line 30) ____
3. Hushed (line 35) ____
4. Gaze (line 56) ____
5. Timidly (line 77) ____
6. Gleam (line 79) ____
7. Caress (line 79) ____

A. In a shy way
B. Just able to see something
C. Quiet
D. Touch gently
E. Shine softly
F. A long steady look
G. Too shocked to speak







martes, 18 de marzo de 2014

tutoring

Tutoring schedule

Hello guys just a quick reminder about your tutorial classes:

Morning group you guys have the tutoring on Friday March 21st  2014 from 3-5 Pm
Afternoon group you guys have are scheduled for Wednesday March 26th from 4-6 Pm
If you haven't missed any classes you are very welcome to assist. Remember tutorials are MANDATORY. 

miércoles, 12 de marzo de 2014

homework 5

Hello guys! Please read these articles and answer the following questions:





1. Complete the chart according to the text:


2.


3.

4.

5. Are you addicted to anything in particular: Computers, video games, music, shopping etc?
Comment on the blog what makes you become an addict and the positive and negative aspects.


viernes, 7 de marzo de 2014

homework 4 second part

VOCABULARY



3. TO COMMENT ON THE BLOG: 
  • How would you describe a genius? Write a definition with your own words
  • Research a name and achievements of a genius and classify him/her into these categories: The master, The maker, The instrospector, The influencer and write one reason why you chose this genius. E.g: GHANDI was an influencer genius because he changed the way people thought.