Hispania educación y comunicación: 2013

7/30/2013

HUMOUR

Lucy and Sally are walking along when Lucy looks down and says, "Look". As she stoops and looks at the ground, Sally looks down and asks, "Look at what?". Lucy replies, "Look at that tiny bug...have you ever thought about how little he knows?" Sally kneels on the ground and says, "He doesn't know what day it is, that's for sure!" She continues, "He doesn't know what's on TV tonight, either..."

Lucy spreads her arms and says, "He's never even heard of Farrah Fawcett-Majors" Sally exclaims, "Oh Mary Tyler Moore"

Lucy says, "He doesn't know there's a moon in the sky and fish in the ocean..." Sally says, "He doesn't know anything about kites, or frisbees or even ice cream cones!"

They look down again and Lucy says, "And he's never heard of barbers, or baptism, or bass drums..." Linus walks up to them and asks, "Say do either of you girls know where the new post office is? They look up and Lucy replies, "what new post office?" Sally says, "I didn't even know we had a new post office..."

The bug speaks and Linus replies, "Oh, it is? Thank you very much"

The girls sit in amazement as the bug crawls of singing.

To stoop: agacharse
Bug: Bicho
To kneel: arrodillarse
To spread one's arms: Extender los brazos
Kite: cometa
Bass drum: bombo
Say: oye (dí)
In amazement: asombrada
Crawls of singing: se va cantando

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7/22/2013

Look, look like, look as if ... (LEVEL B1)

Complete the sentences with the verb in the correct form.

Look, Look like, Lool as if...

Example: She looks like her mother.

That bag _________ mine, but it isn't.
You _________ so pleased to be here!
He _________ he's going to scream.
It _________ it's going to be a beautiful day.
I thought John _________ ill this morning.
My friend _________ Tom Cruise.
You _________ you're going to cry!
He doesn't _________ a businessman.

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Solutions:

looks like
look
looks as if
looks as if
looked
looks like
look as if
look like

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Hispania educación y comunicación
Pasaje Doctor Serra, 1, entresuelo 4, 46004,

TEL: 963526615
Email: info@hispaniaeduca.com
WEB: http://www.hispaniaeduca.com
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7/16/2013

Quick Facts : Independence Day

Date: July 04
Type: National
Also Called: The Fourth of July
Celebrations: Fireworks, Parades, Family reunions

Independence Day also known as the Fourth of July is the National holiday of the United States of America. Independence Day honors the birthday of the nation. On July 4, 1776 the United States claimed its independence from England by signing the declaration of independence and the democracy was born.

Independence Day in the USA is always observed on July 4, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in this case it is observed on the following day.

On this day many political leaders appear at the public events and talk about the nation's heritage, laws, history, people and about recent events and future projects. All Americans are entitled to Independence Day off work except some emergency service workers.

Independence Day is considered as a Public Day with outings, picnics and lots of outdoor events like parades, air shows, barbecues, fireworks and musical concerts. Parades generally occur in the morning and the fireworks occur in the evening. Independence Day fireworks are usually accompanied with the patriotic songs like "God Bless America", "The Star-Spangled Banner", "America the Beautiful" etc.

Americans proudly fly the American Flag, sing songs and enjoy the day with their friends and families.
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7/09/2013

Ejercicios: Coloque en los espacios en blanco la palabra correcta

Coloque en los espacios en blanco la palabra correcta, escogiéndola de la lista que le presentamos:

a) There's going to be a little bit of _________ tomorrow.

b) I'm going to take my coat. It's _________ .

c) I'd like a beer. It's _________ .

d) The weather in the winter is _________ .

e) My dog hates _________ . He goes under the bed.

f) There's a _________ moving across the south-west United States

g) I can't see. It's _________ .

h) It was really _________ yesterday.

i) Do you have any _________ in the winter?

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Solutions:

a) There's going to be a little bit of sun tomorrow.

b) I'm going to take my coat. It's dirizzling .

c) I'd like a beer. It's boiling .

d) The weather in the winter is freezing .

e) My dog hates thunder . He goes under the bed.

f) There's a hurricane moving across the south-west United States

g) I can't see. It's foggy .

h) It was really windy yesterday.

i) Do you have any snow in the winter?

7/01/2013

Partiendo de estos nombres forme los adjetivos correspondientes

rain
fog
storm
sun
breeze
cloud

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Solutions:

rainy
foggy
stormy
sunny
breezy
cloudy

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6/24/2013

Ireland- and its hidden secrets

Ireland is a hidden treasure that many people often don´t know much about. When I talk to people about this Celtic island people either don´t know where it is or think that it is still a part of Britain. However, Ireland has come a long way since its division from Great Britain and has maintained its unique language and culture.

Since its independence from the UK in 1922 Ireland has continued to use both the Irish and English languages. Both have official status but in the last century, the government has tried to revive the Irish language. Nowadays, Irish is a compulsory language in primary and secondary schools and as a result many people can speak at least a little Irish. Unfortunately though, the government hasn´t had much success in increasing peoples desire to speak the language. In the globalised world of today many people prefer to use the English language.

Other aspects of Irishness have had more success though. Irish sports such as Gaelic football, hurling, comogie are still very popular. Also Irish traditional music has kept a lot of its fame. Festivals known as Feis Ceoil´s are held every year in which people from all around the country come to play music and perform Irish dancing. Irish dancing, in fact, has gained worldwide interest due to the colourful dresses the girls wear and the exciting music they dance to.

When people think of Ireland perhaps they think of freckles, red hair and bad weather. But Eire is much more than that. It is a country steeped in history and culture and a beautiful place to live, which should gain more recognition.

Has come a long way = has changed a lot.
Unique = special.
Official status = both Irish and English have the same importance in Ireland.
Compulsory = obligatory
Gaelic football = a type of football in which you can pick up the ball.
Hurling = a sport using a stick and ball called a sliotar.
Camogie = women´s version of hurling.
Eire = the Irish name for Ireland.
Steeped = to saturate.

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Questions:

What languages are spoken in Ireland?
When did Ireland gain independence from England?
Name three sports that are played in Ireland?
Is Irish dancing only famous in Ireland?
What are the typical things that people think about when they think about Ireland?

Answers:

English and Irish are spoken in Ireland.
Ireland gained independence in 1922.
Three sports played in Ireland are gaelic football, hurling and camogie.
No, Irish dancing is famous all around the world.
The typical things that people think about Ireland are freckles, red hair and bad weather.

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6/12/2013

Horario de verano 2013

Os comunicaremos el nuevo horario de verano, lo aplicaremos apartir del día 17 de junio (lunes).

En la tabla de horario, podéis ver el horario de verano 2013 pero para que tengáis más o menos qué clase u horario os corresponde, también os mostraremos abajo el horario.

Sólo que la próxima semana de martes 18, miércoles 19 y jueves 20 no hay clase de 10:20 a 11:50 pero es una excepción.

De momento el horario se queda así pero como siempre, en caso de que haya más interesados en más grupos y horarios, siempre que haya un mínimo de 5 alumnos en clase, abriremos otro grupo.

Podéis comunicarnos por correo para reservar vuestras clases o también se puede apuntar vuestro nombre en la hoja de reserva que tenemos en recepción.

- Para los estudiantes que vienen normalmene Nivel A1 por la tarde y los de A2 pero quen quieren repasar la gramática y el vocabulario para que septiembre puedan empezar de nuevo con el Nivel A2
Viernes:
de 10:20 a 11:50
de 12:00 a 13:30

- Para los estudiantes de Nivel A2, PET, B1
Martes y jueves
de 10:20 a 11:50
de 12:00 a 13:30

- Para los estudiantes que de Nivel B2 y C1
Lunes y miércoles
de 10:20 a 11:50
de 12:00 a 13:30

- Para los estudiantes que vienen los sábados (B1) No hay ningún cambio de horario
Sábado
de 10:30 a 12:00
de 12:10 a 13:40

Por el último, la escuela permanecerá cerrada por la tarde, por lo tanto el horario de atención al cliente será de 10:00 a 14:00 de lunes a viernes.

A los que os vais de vacaciones, os deseamos unas fantásticas vacaciones y a los que vienen a la escuela durante el verano...nos veremos :)

Si tuvierais cualquier duda, por favor no dudéis en poneros en contacto con nosotros, estaremos encantados de ayudaros.

Un abrazo.

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5/23/2013

Interrogative form

Change the following sentences into the interrogative form:

It's going to rain tomorrow
There will be snow in the mountains
There isn't going to be any sun in Scarborough.
There won't be any snow this winter.
There is going to be a little fog in East London tonight.
There will probably be a thunderstorm tomorrow evening.

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Solutions:

Is it going to rain tomorrow?
Will there be snow in the mountains?
Isn't there going to be any sun in Scarborough?
Won't there be any snow this winter?
Is there going to be a little fog in East London tonight?
Will there probably be a thunderstorm tomorrow evening?

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5/21/2013

THREE IRISHMEN (Nivel Intermedio)

One evening three middle-aged Irishmen go drinking in a country pub.

They have a lot to drink and, as is often the case, they become sentimental and start discussing the meaning of life and death. They become so sentimental in fact, that, when the pub closes and they start walking home, they decide to stop off in the local churchyard in order to look at tombstones.

One fellow finds a tombstone and calls over to his friends: “Look at this guy,” he exclaims, “he lived to the age of 86, isn’t that grand? Wouldn’t you both love to live to 86? God bless him!

“What’s his name?” ask his friends. “Let’s see… er, ´Patrick O’Reilly’.” “That’s nothing!” shouts another member of the trio, “this guy lived till he was 97. Wouldn’t you both love to live to 97? God bless him!”. “And what’s his name?” ask the other two. “Let me see… er, ‘Seasmus O’Connor,’” their friend replies.

Then the third member of the group starts jumping up and down in his excitement: “But that’s nothing!” he shouts, “This guy lived till he was 146. Can you imagine it, 146?” “Oh, come on! Answer the other two, “that’s impossible! Nobody lives to 146! “Well, this guy did” answers their friend, defiantly.

“And what’s his name?” ask the others. “Let me have a look now. Here it is: er… ‘Miles to Dublin’”

Churchyard: Cemetery
Tombstone: Gravestone
Grand: Great
God bless him: Dios le bendiga
Defiantly: En tono desafiante

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5/14/2013

Connectors Exercise

Use the connectors in the box once only to fill the gaps:

1. .......................I'd like to say that I agree and, secondly, explain why.

2. Camels live in the dessert, ................ dolphins live in the sea.

3. In the end, we didn't go to the cinema. We went to the theatre............

4. I think, ................................... I am*

5. Spain produces oranges, .............................. in Valencia.

6. .............................., the continued use of fossil fuels is now the biggest threat to humanity.

7. I don't like strawberry ice cream. ............................I love chocolate flavour.

8. The government is having problems with illegal immigration.......their economical policies are failing.

9. The weather was bad................., the fishermen still went to the sea.

10. It started raining.....................we decided not to go.

11. Firstly, we have to think about our budget and ...............about how much time we have.

12. I love those soft French cheeses, .........................Cambembert.

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Solutions:

1. Firstly I'd like to say that I agree and, secondly, explain why.

2. Camels live in the dessert, whereas dolphins live in the sea.

3. In the end, we didn't go to the cinema. We went to the theatre instead.

4. I think, therefore I am* (Cogito ergo sum)

5. Spain produces oranges, above all in Valencia.

6. From my point of view, the continued use of fossil fuels is now the biggest threat to humanity.

7. I don't like strawberry ice cream. However I love chocolate flavour.

8. The government is having problems with illegal immigration furthermore their economical policies are failing.

9. The weather was bad even so, the fishermen still went to the sea.

10. It started raining because of this we decided not to go.

11. Firstly, we have to think about our budget and then about how much time we have.

12. I love those soft French cheeses, such as Cambembert.

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5/07/2013

Comparatives and Superlatives

1. Complete with the right comparative or superlative.

1. She is ......... (good) than me at maths
2. Anne is ....... (tall) than her brother
3. Who is ..........(beautiful) girl?
4. A shark is .................... (dangeorus) than a whale.
5. These pupils are ............(noisy) of the school.
6. This mark is ................... (bad) one I have ever had
7. Summer is .................. (hot) season.
8. Documentaries are ...................... (interesting) than films
9. Mark is ...................... (intelligent) person I have ever met.
10. I am ..................... (tall) boy in my family.
11. A cd is ..................... (cheap) than a computer game.
12. The Nile is ....................... (long) than the Mississipi.
13. Zidane is ....................... (famous) footballer in the world.

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Solutions:

1. BETTER
2. TALLER
3. MOST BEAUTIFUL
4. MORE DANGEROUS
5. THE NOISIEST
6. THE WORST
7. THE HOTTEST
8. MORE INTERESTING
9. THE MOST INTELLIGENT
10. THE TALLEST
11. CHEAPER
12. LONGER
13. MOST FAMOUS

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2. Complete with the right comparative or superlative.

1. It's ............................ (good) whisky I've ever tasted.
2. What's ........................(long) river in Europe?
3. How slow you are! Try to be a little ....................... (quick)
4. The .................... (good) things in life are free.
5. The Nile is ............................ (long) than the Mississipi.
6. Staying at a hotel is ....................... (comfortable) than camping.
7. Teaching should be one of .....................(gratifying) jobs.
8. France is ........................(big) Switzerland.
9. It's ...................... (easy) of the two exercises.
10. What I like ..................... (good) in the film is the end.

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Solutions:

1. THE BEST
2. THE LONGEST
3. QUICKER
4. THE BEST
5. LONGER THAN
6. MORE COMFORTABLE
7. THE MOST GRATIFYING
8. BIGGER THAN
9. THE EASIEST
10. BEST

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