QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly, and they will show themselves great.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

miércoles, 13 de septiembre de 2017

DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A GOOD STUDENT?

4 TIPS TO BECOME A GOOD STUDENT


Do you consider yourself a good student? Do you think you could be a better one? Is it possible to learn? Read these 5 tips to become a good student and give your opinion.

Go to the comments and add your own ideas. 

lunes, 16 de mayo de 2016

REVISION

1.- Did the mechanic repair your car? Causative
Did you have your car repaired by the …?

2.-Is a professional decorator painting your house? Causative
Are you having your house painted by a …?

3.-Were they watching a film in the library? Passive
Was a film being watched in the library?

4.-Has the optician checked your eyes? Causative
Have you had/got your eyes checked by...?

5.-Did your brother break the window? Passive
Was the window broken by your brother?


1.-He's lived in Cáceres for 2 years. How long has he lived …?

2.-They are spending the summer in Scotland. Where are they spending the summer?

3.-She goes to piano lesson twice a week. Hoe often does she go to piano lessons?

4.-He is tall and good-looking. What is he like? / What does he look like?

5.-He is shy and friendly. What is he like?

6.-He is good-looking and friendly. What is he like?



1. He doesn't study so he is failing all his tests. If he studied, he would pass / wouldn't fail ...

2.-They didn't save money so they didn't travel to Paris. If they had saved money,
they would have travelled to Paris.

3.-You can only enter this web with a password. If you have a pssword you can enter/ will be able to enter this web.

4.-She can't buy a new car because she is unemployed. I she wasn't/ weren't unemployed, she would / could buy a new car.


5.-The students won't celebrate the party unless they find a big place. (unless)

viernes, 6 de mayo de 2016

REVISION: REPHRASING CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

http://www.educa2.madrid.org/web/educamadrid/principal/files/9c9184a4-d49a-4740-bca2-327e00f73fef/Rephrasing%20conditional%20sentences%201.pdf

REPHRASING PRACTICE 2: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES.
1. We didn't see The Two Towers because the cinema was closed.
2. She doesn't understand because you haven't explained the situation to her.
3. You won't get a promotion if your work doesn't improve.
4. I never eat octopus because I get sick.
5. We didn't pick you up at the station because you didn't phone us.
6. The government won't win the elections unless they create employment.
7. I'll buy I new computer provided that I get a rise in salary.
8. She wanted to buy that picture, but she didn't have enough money.
9. Whenever I make a promise, I keep it.
10. We haven't got any matches, so we can't light a fire. 1
1. I didn't renew my subscription because I lost interest in the magazine's articles.
12. He was too slow to win the race.
13. I won't go to Rio unless I find a cheap flight.
14. I never sunbathe because I get sunburt easily.
15. She will understand you provided that you don't speak too fast.
16. He won't come for a drink because he's got work to do.
17. She's too young to get a driving licence.
18. They lost the match because of the heavy rain.
19. Whenever Peter and I meet, we talk about the good old times.
20. Should you see Paul, tell him about the meeting.

REVISION: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES MIX



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miércoles, 27 de enero de 2016

REPHRASING MODAL VERBS

(This exercise comes from http://www.xtec.cat/~ogodoy/sac/rephrasing/modalsex3.htm
You can check your aswers on that website.)

Re-write the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original.


1Let's go to Diagonal Mar!

2Perhaps they told John about the party, but I'm not sure.

3It isn't necessary for us to book a table; I know one of the waiters.

4It's forbbiden to drive without fastening your seatbelt.

5It's impossible that they knew about the trip; nobody told them.

6If I were you I'd do some more exercises.

7Perhaps I go on holiday to Menorca.

8It was a mistake to take the car. If only I hadn't!

9I'm sure something is happening tonight. Look at those preparations!

10It's compulsory for all students to attend lessons.

1It's possible that they move to Australia.

2I'm sure Helen knows about the accident. She looks very unhappy.

3Perhaps he hired a vannette.

4You are not allowed to use the phone without permission.

5If I were you I wouldn't trust John.

6I'm sure she didn't take the key.

7Perhaps I start a new career.

8It was not necessary for you to tell Jan what really happened.

9I regret selling the house.

10It's compulsory for all visitors to show their ID card.