Thursday, May 21, 2020
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
World Book Day, in Spain
On 23 April, World Book Day is celebrated all over the world. In Spain this is a day to encourage reading and the enjoyment of literature in a different way. It is also a day on which the great universal writer Miguel de Cervantes is particularly remembered with the presentation of the prize which bears his name, the most important distinction in Spanish letters.
For writers, publishers and the reading public,23 April is a red-letter day on the calendar. The celebration of World Book Day is the perfect opportunity to meet your favourite author, give the gift of literature or buy that novel that you've always wanted at an attractive discount. What's more, librarians, museums, and other cultural institutions usually organise special activities to mark the occasion (round tables, book signings, lectures, guided visits, children's workshops, storytellers, concerts, public readings, etc…). An invitation to experience the world of letters in a different way.
The festivity of Sant Jordi
In Catalonia the day coincides with the popular festivity of Sant Jordi. According to tradition, on this day it is customary to give the gift of a book to men and a rose to women. Thus cities like Barcelona become transformed into an enormous open-air bookshop-florist's, full of stalls with authors signing copies of their work.
Cervantes and 'Don Quixote'
On 23 April, the birthplace of the writer Miguel de Cervantes, Alcalá de Henares, puts on all its finery: in the auditorium of the University, the King and Queen of Spain present the Cervantes Prize, the most important literary distinction which is awarded in the world of the Spanish language.
Cervantes' masterpiece, 'Don Quixote of La Mancha', is also a protagonist of World Book Day. Every year, in the Column Room at the Círculo de Bellas Artes academy in Madrid, there is a non-stop reading of the novel: this involves 48 hours of uninterrupted reading by figures from the world of culture and politics, as well as an anonymous citizens. The tale of Don Quixote is also read in numerous centres of the Cervantes Institute located abroad, in order to mark this date.
Book Night
Book Night is held in Madrid. Over 100 bookshops stay open until midnight with a special cultural programme which includes everything from live music and encounters with writers through to activities for the children. What's more, anyone who buys a book on that day will be given a 10% discount off the price.
Book Day is a fantastic way for book lovers to whet their appetite for the numerous book fairs which take place all over Spain a little later in the year.
Unfortunately, this year everything is different. But we can always celebrate it at home.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
INTERACTIVE VIDEO. MR BEAN: BACK TO SCHOOL (1ESO)
Task description:
Practice the vocabulary related to school. Unscrambling sentences and multiple-choice questions.
Scene summary:
Mr. Beans ends up at school by coincidence and he has to prove himself as a teacher.
Video source: Mr. Bean the Animated Series: Back to School
Monday, April 13, 2020
MIXED TENSES
1 After Jonathan _________________ his degree, she intends to work in an office.
will finish – will have finished – finishes – is finishing
2 Lola looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she ______________. screamed – was screaming – had screamed - screams
3 I borrowed four books on gardening the last time I _________________ to the library.
go – went – had gone – have gone
4 By the time I go to bed tonight I _________________ my work for the day
will finish – have finished – will have finished - finish
5 Mark Twain _________________ up in a small town in Mississippi.
was growing up – had grown up – grew up – has grown up
6 When my parents ______________ tomorrow, they will see our new baby for the first time.
will arrive – arrive – will have arrived – arrived
7 Until you learn how to take a break, you _________________ your ability to speak English. haven’t improved – aren’t improving – don’t improve – won’t improve
8 My grandfather _________________ in an airplane before, so this is his first time. never flies – had never flown – has never flown – never flew
9 I _________________ in this city since I was a small child.
have been living – am living – had been living – lived
10 While I _________________ TV last night a small mouse ran across the room.
watched – have watched – watch – was watching
11 Jane isn’t here yet. I _________________ since noon but there is no sign of her.
have waited – am writing – wait – have been waiting
12 By the time my brother finally graduated from high school, he _________________ seven different schools.
attended – was attending – had attended – had been attending
13 On June 20th I returned home. I _________________ for almost two years.
was away -have been away – am away – had been away
14 When I got to the party, many people _________________.
were already dancing – already danced – had already danced – have already danced.
15 Before I started the car, all of the passengers _________________ their seat belts.
will buckle – will have buckled – had buckled – buckle
16 Right now we _________________ a heatwave. It’s been so hot for almost a week.
have – have had – have been having – are having
17 When I go and see the doctor this afternoon I ________ him to take a look at my throat. will ask – asked – will have asked – ask
18 I sent you the money almost a week ago but I still _________________ any confirmation. hadn’t received – didn’t receive – haven’t received – am not receiving
19 After they _________________ the race the celebrations began.
won – have won -win – had won
20 Our football team _________________ a football match until last season, when the new coach came.
never wins – has never won – had never won – never won
21 I _________________ all the questions correctly since I began the course.
had answered – have been answering – have answered – answered
22 It’s against the law to kill whales. They _________________ extinct.
have become – become – became – are becoming
23 Jim, why don’t you take some time off. You _____________ ____ too hard lately.
are working – were working – had been working – have been working
24 Next month I have a week’s vacation. I _____________ on going on a trip to the Rockies. am planning – have planned – will plan -will be planning
25 I’ll be right with you as soon as I _________________ my keys.
will find – found – find – will have found
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