"Gorillas in the mist"

This film is based on a true story. A sad one. Have you seen it? There is a picture of it in your book (p/74). In this video you can see some of it and listen to some English at the same time. There are longer videos on You tube, all of them waiting for you if you want to find out more!


Could you identify any words related to animals, conservation and environment? Write them down please! I'll ask you in class.

Ana was here!

ANIMAL IDIOMS.

1.These idioms are based on compound nouns related to animals. Match the idioms with their meanings:
A person who...
a)is "a dark horse"
b)is "a lone wolf"
c)is "a cold fish"
d)is/acts "as a guinea pig" /'gini pig/
e)is "a party animal"
f)would love to be "a fly on the wall"

is...
1-someone who acts as a subject in an experiment or trial of something
2-someone who is clever or skilful in a way that no one knew or expected
3-someone who would love to be present to see an important private or secret event
4-someone who loves parties and socialising
5-someone who does not mix socially with other people
6-someone who is not very friendly and does not show their feelings



2.Cats and dogs.Match the situations (idioms used with things, people or impersonal constructions) with their meanings:

a)If something "goes to the dogs"...
b)If you "let the cat out of the bag"...
c)If you "put the cat among the pigeons"...
d)If there is "not (enough) room to swing a cat"...

1-You create a crisis or a problematic situation
2-It goes from a good situation/condition to a bad one
3-There is very little room or space somewhere
4-You accidentally tell people a secret/something you should not tell them



3.Use a dictionary to find the missing words in these animal idioms and make a note of the meanings:

a)Take the bull by the...
b)Kill two birds with one...
c)At a snail's...
d)Like a bear with a sore...
e)A ...'s breakfast.

To be continued...

CHECK YOUR PROGRESS 4 (p/69).

GRAMMAR
1.
1-dark curly
2-(right)
3-hideous pink
4-(right)
5-gorgeous 16th century
6-(right)

2.
1-The more tired you are, the more mistakes you make.
2-The angrier she gets, the more she shouts.
3-The nearer the centre you live, the more expensive it is.
4-The sooner we start, the sooner we'll finish.

3.
1-hadn't gone
2-could
3-hadn't told
4-would help/helped
5-would play

4.
1-some
2-is
3-some
4-many
5-some
6-Is

5.
1-have them painted
2-had it repaired
3-having it cut
4-had it cleaned

VOCABULARY
6.
a)
1-dressing-gown(the others are sportswear)
2-cap(the others are material)
3-gloves(the others all kinds of shoes)
4-plain(the others are all types of design)
b)
1-casual
2-bargains
3-designer
4-discount

7.
1-illogical
2-immature
3-unsociable
4-insensitive
5-dishonest
6-irresponsible

8.
1-cosy
2-tap
3-chimney
4-gate
5-dishwasher
6-detached(house)

9.
1-lock
2-get changed/get dressed
3-suits
4-do
5-tidy(up)

Did you get a good score? 50 out of 50? Well, if you didn't this is not "Game over", you keep trying!!! If you did: well done!!!

See you soon!

Ana Martínez. (I don't know why I keep signing, it's always me!);D

MORE NEWS FOR YOU!

As some of you already know, I have the dates for the exam in June. I must remind you that these dates may change, you can always check them again on the EOI website (www.eoicartagena.org) before taking the exam.

These are the dates:

4th of June.
a)Writing. 16.00
b)Listening. 17.15
c)Reading. 18.00

(In rooms 9,10,11,12,13.)

Regarding the oral exam, I don't know the dates yet. I'll let you know a.s.a.p.!

Thanks for your interest!

Ana Martínez.

LISTENING TEST.

Last Tuesday we had a listening test. It was quite interesting and difficult. Only a few students had the chance of doing it. So, if you are interested in taking it... let me know on Tuesday! I can arrange it for tutorial time (Thursday 11.15-12.15).
I marked it, but it is just classroom evaluation.
You don't have to prepare anything to do it. The topic is "Men and Women. Gender Roles" and the level is advanced.

Remember it is optional!

Lots of love,

Ana Martínez.

Design and decoration.

Windsor Castle (picture).
Old-fashioned or antique? In any case, if you are really keen on designing or you want to decorate your house before your husband, wife, mum, dog or whoever gets home... there are a few things you have to learn in English in order to make it tasteful, stylish and original.
Good luck with your Art Deco, Nouveau, Bauhaus...! You may not have a castle, but a Victorian or a Georgian house will do!
Check this out! (Click here).
With lots of love (as usual),
Ana Martínez.

TYPES OF HOUSES.

1.Skyscrapers.
2.Block of flats.
3.Cottage (thatched roof and timber).
4.Bungalow.
5.Terraced houses.
6.Semi-detached houses.
7.Detached house.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Lesson Monday 7th.

Sorry I had to cancel the lesson last Thursday. Hopefully most of you knew. Sorry again to the ones that turned up.
As some of you already know, we will have this lesson on Monday at 9.15 in room 5 (as usual). You won't have to tick your names on the list, since it was me who had to postpone the lesson.
I hope you all have a good weekend!

Ana Martínez.

PS: I will try to post a few more things on the blog before Monday.