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?