Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela is without a doubt one of the greatest and most respected figures of our times.
How much do you know about Nelson Mandela's life and achievements? Watch the following video and try to answer the questions.

1. When was he born?
2. Was Nelson his real name?
3. What happened after his father died?
4. Why did he run away to Johannesburg?
5. What happened in Johannesburg?
6. What steps did the National Party government take against Mandela?
7. He set up a law firm. What did this firm specialize in?
8. What happened in 1956?
9. What made Mandela realize that non-violent resistance was not enough?
10. Why did he travel outside South Africa?
11. What did the government accuse him of?
12. What was his sentence?
13. What happened in 1990?
14. How old was he when he became president?
15. How many times has Mandela been married?

Match Point (APLE2)

Whether you've liked the film or you've hated it, we'd like to hear your opinion.
Don't forget to include a brief summary.

Present Perfect

Time to practice your Present Perfect and Simple Past tenses.
Watch the videos and then do the exercises.







Present Perfect 1

Present Perfect 1

Present Perfect vs Simple Past

Present Perfect vs Simple Past 2

London 2012 Olympics

In 2012 London will host the XXX Olympic Games.
Watch the following video and answer the questions below.

1. How many times has London hosted the Olympic Games? When?
2. What was Dutch athlete Fanny Blankers-Koen's claim to fame?
   
3. Name at least seven sports mentioned on the video.
4. What country won the most medals at Beijing Olympics?
5. Name two well known athletes mentioned on the video.

World Population Hits 7 Billion

A news report about the growth in world population

Once you've finished send me the results. The teacher code is OlgaGalileo. Don't forget to write your name and surname.

Bullying

True or false?
Almost 50% of children in the USA are victims of bullying.
Social bullying is more frequent among girls.
A girl might be ostracised for not wearing make-up.
Both teachers and students are equally aware of the cases of bullying going on inside the classroom.
Bullies are never the victims of other bullies.
Bringing up a child in an overprotective environment might make him or her more likely to be a victim of bullying.

Where in schools does bullying usually take place?
What different types of bullying are mentioned in the video?

Your favourite film

Have you seen any good films recently? Is there a film you've watched many times and you love?

We'd love you to tell us all about it here, on this VoiceThread.

1º Bach. A: please comment on the first two pictures.
1º Bach. C: please comment on the last two pictures.

Click here to see your comments and marks

The indignants occupy Wall Street

#OCCUPYWALLSTREET is a people powered movement for democracy that began in America on September 17 with an encampment in the financial district of New York City. Inspired by the Egyptian Tahrir Square uprising and the Spanish acampadas, they vow to "end the monied corruption of our democracy …"

Search the net and find out more about this movement.

Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

Steve Jobs, one of the world's greatest and most successful entrepeneurs, creator and visionary, died last Wednesday. He leaves behind iconic groundbreaking technology, such as the iPad, the iPod and the iPhone. But what made Steve Jobs so successful? Was he a genius? What can you learn from Steve Jobs?

Watch the following video and try to answer the questions.
What industries did Steve Jobs revolutionize?
What was his first invention?
What curious subject did he study at college?
What makes Apple products so popular?
How many people visit the average Apple store every week?

How would you explain Steve Jobs's success?




Steve Jobs was among other things a great communicator and storyteller. Watch him in action in the following video.

Thelma and Louise

Check out your marks and comments here

9/11 ANNIVERSARY

The day that shocked the world

Ten years ago the world looked on in shock as terrorists flew hijacked passenger planes into New York City's mighty twin towers, destroying the iconic buildings and killing more than 2,700 people. Two further planes crashed into the Pentagon, Virginia and a field in Pennsylvania.

Listen to the BBC news reports on September 11 2001.
Watch the video and try to answer as many questions as you can.

BBC NEWS Report- September 11 Attacks

1. Which one of the two towers was hit first?
2. How long after the attack on the first tower was the second tower hit?
3. What measures were taken immediately after the attacks?
4. How many people were on board the 4th plane?
5. Approximately how many people were inside each of the towers?
6. What other historic event were the attacks compared to?
7. Where was President Bush taken?
8. What did Bush promise the nation?
   

An amazing trick!

Global Warming

Do the following test and then submit your result to me.

Teacher code: OlgaGalileo
Class: none
Please write your name and surname.

Big Fish

We've seen the film. Now we'd love to know what you thought of it.
Please post your comments here.

TRAVELLING

Do you like travelling? Have you ever been abroad? Which country or city do you like best? Why?

Leave your comment here on this VoiceThread and listen to what your classmates have to say.

Landmarks

Watch the following video about a famous landmark and then answer the questions.

The Golden Gate Bridge




1. How long is it?

2. When was it built?

3. How many cars pass each day?

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A GAP YEAR

Every year thousands of students in Britain and many other countries take a gap year before going to university. Some choose to do some volunteer work, others try to get some working experience, others just spend the year travelling.

Now you are going to plan an imaginary gap year. Decide what country or countries you want to visit and what job or activities you'd like to do.
Check out the following links for ideas.

Great Gap Year Ideas

More Gap Year ideas

How about a bit of grammar first?

Before you tell us about your gap year, you may find the following exercises helpful.


Future tenses1

Future tenses2

UNICEF

We have all heard of UNICEF. We have probably sent or received Unicef cards at Christmas. But what do you really know about UNICEF? Watch this video and answer the questions.



1. What does UNICEF stand for?
2. When was it started?
3. What are UNICEF's four priorities?
4. How many countries are they present in?
5. Where do they get funding from?
6. How many Aids orphan children are there?
7. What is the first cause of death for children under five in Africa?