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.

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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 …"

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