Unit 9 - Explain and clarify a situation

Marie: Hi, Dean. How was your saturday?
Dean: Not bad, thanks. Whi do you ask?
Marie: Bacause you told me that you were staying in on Saturday night, but I heard that you were studying.
Dean:Who told you that?
Marie:Your mum.
Dean:Oh haha. Yes. It's true. I was studying all the weekend.
Marie:OK, OK. What was you studying?
Dean:Science.
Marie:Ok... Well. We see you tomorrow.

UNIT 8-Console and encourage

Dean: Hey. Beket, you look a bit down. What's the matter?
Beket:Oh, I've just heard that my best-friend's moving away because her parents have a new job in Canada.
Dean: Oh, right. Sorry to hear that. It isn't the end of the world though.
Beket:I know...
Dean:Don't take it too badly-at least she will stay in a really cool city.
Cheer up! Come on - let's go to play tennis or something.
Beket:OK. Thanks, Dean. I feel a bit better now.

UNIT 7-Apologize for a misunderstanding

Security guard: Excuse me. Can I have a word with you?
Dean: Yes. Is there a problem?
S.G.:I'm afraid so. Did you know that this is private property?
D:No, I didn't.
S.G.:Didn't you see the sign?
D:No, I'm agraid not.
S.G.:Well, if I were you, I'd look for a different place.
D: Oh Sorry about that. I didn't realize.
S.G.:That's OK. Remember for next time.

Unit 8 - Write about an experience

In 2011 my family and I went to do rafting in Sort. It was very fun and exciting because we lived toguether for a weekend.

First, I'm going to explain to you what rafting is:
Rafting is an adventure sport that is practiced in a river in a plastic boat. You can go therre with four or six people. These people have to paddle hard and the river current is what moves this boat.
Normally, this sport is practiced when the river flow is high to move this boat easly.


Second, I'm going to explain to you this fantastic weekend.
First we left Girona, and we drove for four hours. When we arrived in Sort, we had lunch and during the rest of the day we visited this town. That first night it rained a lot.

The next day we started the sport very early and it was cold. We climbed the mountain by bus. And my family and I, went down river with a monitor.
This descent was very funny and unforgettable.

And finally, the last day we went to the swimming pool in the hotel.

I want to repeat this lovely adventure!

Warm Bodies

This romantic comedy takes place after a zombie apocalypse. Julie, a human girl, and her friens are attacked by a group of zombies in an abandoned building. But then Julie meets a zombie called ''R'' and things get complicated: R likes Julie and saves her life... and soon Julie falls in love with R. But it isn't easy having a zombie boyfriend! Can Julie help R to become human again?
[The film is Romeo and Juliet... with zombies!]

Unit 7 - Write an opinion essay

The government plans to introduce school on Saturday mornings in order to impove the level of education. In my view, this would have some negative consequences especially for students.

I believe that a minimum or two days a week are necessary. To rest if they put another day to go to school, the students will do a revolution because sometimes we need to disconnect of school and teachers.

I think that the only poitive of this new day of school is that it will help to raise the level of the students.

Unit 6 - Discuss a questionnaire

Cris: Hey, Adam. We're doing a questionnaire about identity. Do you want to have a look?

Adam: Yeah, go on then. Ask me something.

Cris: OK, I'll ask you the interesting ones. Do you express yourself more through your hairstyle or your clothes?

Adam: Er, through my clothes.

Cris: Yes, me too. Right, do you usually know what music someone likes from the clothes they wear?

Adam: Oh, that's a difficult one. Not always, no.

Cris: No, me neither. OK. How about this one – do you prefer to hang out with a group of friends, or alone?

Adam: I prefer a group.

Cris: Oh, I don't. I prefer to relax on my own.

Adam: We're a bit different then.

Cris: It looks like it, yes. 

Unit 5 - Change something in a shop

Cris - Hello. Are you OK there?
Adam - Yes, hi. I was given theses jeans as a present but they're too small. Is it OK if I change them?
Cris - That should be OK. Have you got the receipt?
Adam - Yes, here you are.
Cris - OK. Well actually, we've sold out of those jeans, I'm afraid. You can choose something else if you like.
Adam - Oh, right. Can I try these things on?
Cris - Yes, sure. The changing rooms are over there.
Adam - What do you think of this coat? It isn't too long, is it?
Cris - No, I don't think so. It's really funky.
Adam - OK. I'll take it then. Thanks.

Surf culture

From Australia to the USA, surfing is the most popular watersport. Surfers are courageous and agile. Discover this incredible surf culture!

Strong surfers

Surfing is cool but it can be dangerous too! Surfers must be strong to paddle on their surfboard in the water. Then they push their bodies up on the surfboard and ride the wave.

Fins* for mobility

Fins* give the surfboard stability and let surfers do turns and tricks.

Most boards have 1 to 4 fins.

Swimming talent

Surfers have to be good swimmers. They also have to be flexible.-that's why many surfers do yoga.

Surfboard wax*

Surfboard wax* is like a bar of soap*! Surfers put it on their boards so that they don't slip*.

Surfboards

Surfboards are made of foam* and fibreglass*. Large surf boards are ideal for beginners and small ones are best for professionals.

Breathing*

Surfers often fall off their boards! So they do breathing exercises to help them hold* their breath underwater.

Balance*

For surfers, good balance is essential. But it's hard not to fall off when you're surfing at nearly 30 k, per hour!

Wetsuit*

In cold water, surfers wear wetsuits*. They insulate* and keep the surfer warm. In warm water, surfers wear board* shorts or bikinis.

VOCABULARY:

*Fins: Aletes.

*Slip: Revelar-se.

*Foam: Espuma.

*Fibreglass: Fibra de vidre.

*Wax: Cera.

*Wetsuit: 'Traje de Neoprè.'

Bruno Mars

2012 was a busy year for Bruno Mars.

The singer from Hawaii became an international star and played concerts around the world. Bruno released his first album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, in 2010.Bruno is a talented musician: he grew up in a musical family and plays drums, guitar, keyboard, bass, piano and harmonica. His second album, Unorthodox Jukebox, is sure to be hit!

Unit 5 - Write about the history of a product

RAY-BAN

Ray-Ban is an American sunglasses founded in 1937 by Lester Belisario.

This sunglasses were introduced for the Army Air Corps of the United States.

In 1936 an American pilot, John A. Mcready, returned from balloon flight complained because the sun had damaged his eyes. John, contacted with Bausch & Lomb asking them to create sunglasses for the protection of the eyes of the people.

They were made of metal bathed with gold and the glasses were prepared for filter ultraviolet rays.

Pilots in the United States Army Air Corps immediately adopted the sunglasses. The army wanted sunglasses that would protect the soldiers eyes while maintaining a stylish look.

Ray-Ban sunglasses won popularity with wars and even made a debut in the movies.

In 1952, Ray-Ban created another style: The Ray-Ban Wayfarer, which became famous because were seen on films, TV stars and musicians.

Now, the Ray-Ban sunglasses are still famous for the society.

Pope Benedict XVI resigns his office!

Pope Benedict XVI or Joseph Alois Ratzinger resigns his office because he feels that with 85 years, is very old for continue doing his work.



If you want to learn more click on this link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21412018

If you want learn the history of this pope click on this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Benedict_XVI

Unit 4 - Write about plans for visit

Hi Becky!!!!

I'm ust writing to check that everything's fantastic for your visit.
I think you'll like Banyoles. On Sunday midday, we're doing a boat tour on the most beautiful lake of the province of Girona!
In the afternoon we'll do a walk around the city center and If you want, we''l go for a walk around the lake.
On monday morning, we'll probably meet some of my friends, my sister Paula, my mother and my pets.
Finally, in the afternoon, I'll show you the most interesting things to do in the city.
We're going to meet you at the airport of Barcelona tomorrow!


Cristina!

Unit 4 - Ask for and give information

Adam (assistant): Hello, there. Can I help you?

Cristina: Yes, I'm staying in Birmingham with a friend next week and we were wondering if there's anything to see around there. Have you got any information?

Adam: Yes, there are a lot visits of the city if you're interested.
 
Cristina: That sound good! What time do the visits start?

Adam: The visits starts at nine o'clock and finishes at ten o'clock.

Cristina: OK. And how much is the visit? We've got student cards.
  
Adam: Let's see. Well, in that case it's £10 per person. 
 
Cristina: That's fine. We'll go on Tuesday, then. Do we need to book it?
  
Adam: I'll book it for you if you like. Can I take your names?

The walking dead

If you're reading this then 2012 wasn't the end of the world... so you can relax and enjoy some of the many apocalyptic films and TV series. The Walking Dead is one of the best. Now in its third season in the US, t is still playing to record audiences.
Based on the iconic comic book series by Robert Kirkman, it is scary, funny and addictive. Naturally there is blood and violence (it is rated 16 in France) but it also makes you think.

How do humans live together when traditional institutions and authority are gone? And how difficult is it to kill a loved one, even if that person is now a zombie?