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