Valedictorian Speeches (B2D)

Valedictorian or graduation speech is a farewell speech given at a graduation ceremony. It was my intention to ask each one of you to prepare one to give during the third term. Alas, the COVID 19 pandemic put an end to my plans. It will be a virtual farewell instead.

I'd like you to take some time to reflect on these past few years at school and to think about what you'd like to say to your classmates and teachers if you had the chance. Think back and try to recapture those moments which will stay with you for ever, your very first day, all the good and bad memories ...  You are about to embark on a new adventure, so you might also like to talk about your hopes for the future. But don't panic! It does not have to be a formal speech, just a few thoughts and memories.

• Send me an audio or video recording (Deadline Tuesday 26th)

The Great Gatsby Book Review B1F

The assignment: Write a review of about 250 words. Deadline: Friday 22nd
 Before you write  your review, I  recommend you do some research. The Web is full of examples and description of what a review should include. These are just some suggestions.

• The Great Gatsby-The Guardian
• Jay Gatsby-A Dreamer Doomed 
• Why I love The Great Gatsby
• How to Write a Book Review
• How to Write a Review
• Book reviews-examples
• The Writing Centre
• The Guardian Books
• NY Times Books

The Way up to Heaven by Roald Dahl B1E (updated)

Earlier this year we read the short story by Roald Dahl Lamb to Slaughter. This week we are going to read another of his short stories, The Way up to Heaven, first published in The New Yorker in 1954
Read and listen the story here.








Your  next two assignments:

• Read about twenty lines from the story. Make sure you listen to it a few times before. Record and send by Thursday 21st

• Write a brief essay comparing the two stories by Roal Dhal we have read this year.You can read Lamb To Slaughter here  Deadline: Sunday 24th

You can watch a version of The way to Heaven from the TV series Tales of The Unexpected

HIT THE BOOKS UNIT 6 B1E (UPDATED)

Before you start Unit 6, don't forget to Check the answers to the last exercise. Active/Passive Mixed tenses.

UNIT 6

 TEXT pages 66-67  exercises 1-6
 VOCABULARY
-from the text:page 68 exercises 1-6
-education: page 72 exercises 1& 2

GRAMMAR  Reported Speech
Read page 128
pages 70-71 all exercises
Reported speech explained
Other Reporting Verbs 
Reported speech extra practice






 UNIT 6 ANSWER KEY

UNIT 6 REVIEW: DOWNLOAD, ANSWER AND SEND BEFORE Thursday 7th 
UNIT 6 REVIEW ANSWER KEY 

REPORTED SPEECH EXTRA PRACTICE+KEY
  

English Department Ascot Hat Contest

Ascot is a small town in England. Ascot racecourse is one of the leading racecourses in the UK. Should you want to attend Royal Ascot, a hat is a must. And that is why the English Department is inviting you to take part in the Ascot Hat Contest. Are you feeling creative? Here is how you can take part.

Check these out for inspiration!
Royal Ascot Most Impressive Hats
The Craziests Hats 


YOU CAN NOW VOTE FOR THE BEST HATS HERE .THESE ARE THE CATEGORIES. Send me an email with your votes.

JUNIOR: Vote two hats:

•  Most British
• Most Spanish

SENIOR: vote one

LISTENING: Ted Talks B1E

Listening Assignment
You have written, you have read, you have spoken, so now it's time to listen.
Go to TedTalks,  browse through different topics and choose a talk you find interesting. Listen to it and then send me a brief summary of about 70 words explaining :
a) what it its about
b) why you chose it


DEADLINE: Friday 31st

PROJECT:Comparing Countries B1F B2D

The Coronavirus Pandemic: How does the situation in Spain compare to that in other countries?

In this project you are going to compare the situation in Spain to the situation in another country.

Choose an English speaking country, read and watch the news about that country for a few days.

Then choose one or more aspects and compare them with what is happening in Spain.



Here are some ideas:

• How do the two countries compare or differ in their response to the coronavirus pandemic?
• Problems they face
• Economic impact
• People's responses, initiatives...
• Impact on domestic and international politics
• Media coverage
• Your own ideas

Work in groups  of three. Once you have done your research, write an article of about 250 words comparing the two countries. You must also do a brief presentation to the rest of the group.

Deadlines:
Written article:  May 4th
Presentations: B2D starting May 5th       B1F starting May 8th

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