Personal feelings & experiences

Speaking

Match the descriptions with one of the pictures and write a correct number in the box.

1)	This is how I feel when I’m at school
2)	This is how I feel when I’m on holiday
3)	I feel like this when I’m studying for an exam
4)	I feel like this when it’s my birthday
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Reading

The people below all want to go on holiday this year.

Below are descriptions of six places where they could go.

Decide which place would be the most suitable for the people.

Choose the correct letter A – F.

1. Jessica

Jessica wants to go somewhere where she can relax by the beach and also go sightseeing. She can’t drive but she loves walking. She doesn’t have a lot of money so a cheap hotel is the only option.

2. James & Susannah

James and Susannah also want to go somewhere to relax. Susannah loves going to spas in her free time and having massages and James really enjoys doing sport. In the evenings, they love eating out in nice restaurants.

3. Katie

Katie would like to go camping with three of her friends. She would like to go to a campsite in the countryside far away from any buildings or shops. Katie and her friends live in a city and so they want to enjoy nature, walk a lot and breathe fresh air.

4. Niels

Niels wants to take his wife and two kids on an exciting holiday. His kids hate walking but love going to theme parks and going on rides. His wife loves shopping and eating foreign food. Niels hates flying so would prefer to go by bus, train or car.

5. Dawn & Darren

Dawn and Darren want to take their kids on an activity holiday. The kids have so much energy that they need to be doing things. They love sport, drawing and cycling. Dawn and Darren would prefer not to take part in the activities and just sleep and relax.

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A. Snowdonia

This region in north Wales has an extensive national park. People from all over the country come here to climb Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Numerous campsites and caravan parks can be found in the national park which is surrounded by trees and forest. It is best to buy food before you get to the area as there are only a few shops.

B. Bognor Regis

A new hotel complex has recently opened which is popular with families with young children. Adults can leave their children in the kids club and have a relaxing day. The kids are looked after by trained members of staff who organise a programme of activities. The programme runs from 9am until 4pm and includes swimming, tennis, painting and rollerblading.

C. Paris

The ideal place for adults and kids alike. For adults, there are lots of sights to see, places to shop and small cafes where you can sit and watch people, or eat a delightful meal. For the kids, Disneyland is a short journey by train. There are so many rides when you get there that the kids will be busy for hours. Trains depart from London King’s Cross to Paris every 20 minutes.

D. Kingston on Thames

An ideal place to come for a weekend break. It’s near London and has a great range of restaurants and shops. In the evening, you can either go to the cinema or the local theatre. The theatre offers some really good plays and they aren’t too expensive. Next week, the theatre is putting on the play ‘Mary Poppins’. It’s popular with children and adults.

E. Pineda de mar

Pineda de mar is a seaside town just 40 minutes away from the centre of Barcelona. This beautiful town has miles of sandy beaches and a whole range of hotels for people to stay in. There are cheap hotels from €30 a night to more expensive which cost €150 per night. To get to the main city of Barcelona, where there are many sights and places to explore, there is a train or bus which runs every 20 minutes.

F. Bath

Bath is situated approximately one and half hours from London. The best way to arrive is by car or train. Once in Bath, there is so much to do and see. For those interested in sightseeing, there is plenty to see. For those interested in relaxing, Bath is famous for its baths and spas. There are also numerous golf courses surrounding the area for those that want to play golf. If you come, why not eat at the Priory Restaurant. The chef is excellent.

Answer:

Vocabulary (Feelings & Emotions)

A. Answer these questions. (Your own answer)

a) How do you feel today?

b) How would you describe yourself? Are you a happy person?

c) What is your favourite month of the year? Why?

d) What is the area where you live like? It is….

B. Match these words that describe a feeling or an opinion with a or b. Add at least one more word to each group. Some words may fit into two categories.

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Grammar – Adjectives

La posición de los adjetivos

1. Los adjectivos normalmente van delante de los nombres:

• The big house.
• The pretty woman.

2. Sin embargo, los adjetivos pueden aparecer después de algunos verbos, por ejemplo: appear, be, feel, get, become, look, taste and smell.

• The house is red.
• I feel tired.

Exercices:

A. Correct the sentences.

El orden de los adjetivos

Cuando hay dos o más adjetivos, van en el siguiente orden:

1. Opinion
2. Size
3. Age
4. Shape
5. Colour
6. Origin
7. Material

Por ejemplo:

• A pretty, small, new, pink, Spanish, leather bag.

• My favourite little round fluffy dog.

B. Put the adjectives in the correc order.

Los adjetivos que acaban en –ing y –ed

Algunos adjetivos tienen dos formas –ing y –ed. En estos casos significan distintas cosas.

1. Usamos adjetivo + ing para describir a gente y a las cosas.

• He is an interesting person.
• She wears boring clothes.

2. Usamos adjetivo +ed para describir las emociones de la gente.

• He is bored.
• We were surprised that he came to the party.

C. Use the correct adjective in each sentence.

Listening

You will hear a school teacher, Sarah Bond, talking on the radio about her job.

Choose the correct answer A, B or C.

Writing

You arranged to meet your English friend Edward this afternoon but you don’t feel very well.

Write an email to Edward. In your email, you should

• Apologize to Edward
• Explain why you can’t meet him this afternoon
• Suggest a different day to meet up.

Write 35-40 words.

Recording

Interviewer: My guest today is Sarah Bond, a secondary school teacher. Welcome to the show Sarah. So, did you always want to be a teacher?

Sarah: Well, to be honest with you, no. When I was younger I dreamt of being a TV presenter. I used to go around the house with a microphone in my hand. Everyone thought I wanted to be a singer! But then one day, I did some work experience at a secondary school and I loved it. My dream changed.

Interviewer: So, how long have you been teaching and where did you start?

Sarah: I’ve been teaching for over ten years now. Once I had finished my work experience at a school in Bristol, I decided to get a teaching certificate and three years later, I started working at a school near my house in Hertfordshire. The kids were so friendly and they were very enthusiastic.

Interviewer: That can’t always be the case!

Sarah: Definitely not. Since working at that school I have been to some terrible schools in London where the kids have been really badly behaved. In these schools, there are children from lots of different backgrounds and so as a teacher it is more challenging. I would say that the kids in London behave worse than the kids in the countryside. I think it’s the pollution in the air, it makes them crazy.

Interviewer: What do you do when the kids behave badly?

Sarah: Well, I think the first day you start you need to be really strict. The kids need to know that you are the teacher and that you will not tolerate any bad behaviour. When they respect you, you can then relax a little. That’s the first step. I think also it’s important in this job to remember that not all kids are the same, and often there are children that come from very different backgrounds.

Interviewer: What has been your happiest moment at work?

Sarah: A couple of years ago, at the end of the school year one of my classes bought me a bunch of flowers and they gave me a card saying that I was the best teacher they had ever had. I was really happy when I got that.

Interviewer: That is nice. SO, what about your worst moment?

Sarah: I try to forget these. I think generally bad behaviour can really have a negative effect on the rest of the class and I have had a couple of really bad lessons because of bad behaviour but nothing too terrible!