Saturday, October 27, 2012

Reading part 1 page 11 vocabulary


Match the expressions to the definitions

feast        galley     attrition        haughty      wind somebody up        add insult to injury        aim  grazing rights        trial and error       deranged     chores     purse your lips       beloved       neglected    blissful     wholeheartedly       launch       haunt    ashore      unrestrained       bunk       sumptuous
 

to start or set in motion.........................
large meal.........................
perfectly happy.........................
free and not conditioned.........................
enthusiastically.........................
tasks.........................
direct towards.........................
wearing down to weaken.........................
first choice .........................
expensive or extravagant.........................
experimentation.........................
unable to think clearly because of mental illness .........................
narrow shelf-like bed.........................
unfriendly and superior.........................
say things to annoy someone.........................
worsen an already bad situation.........................
uncared for .........................
recur in the memory.........................
on land.........................
the kitchen of a ship.........................

Class 2 27.10.12

Class 2                  27.10.12
Pages 14, 15, 16,
Homework: Writing - Informal letter (see page16); Write up the holiday experiences you went through in the holiday activity we did in class; do the reading test.

Notes on informal letters


Informal letters


 

Beginnings
In an informal letter in may be appropriate to mention a letter which you have recently received or by making general friendly comments.

Useful language


Many thanks for your letter…
It was lovely / great to hear from you recently…
Thanks a lot for the letter
Sorry to hear about your…
Sorry I haven’t written for so long
I’m really sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you.
It’s ages since I last heard from you. What have you been up to?
I was glad to hear that…
I hope you and your family are well
It was wonderful to hear your latest news.

 

Invitation


Say what the event is and explain the details of date, time and place clearly. You may need to add other details such as who else is coming, what you would like your friend to bring, whether they can bring a partner or friend, when you need a reply

 

Persuading


You’d get so much out of it
It’d be a wonderful opportunity for you to
Just think of (all the people you’d meet)
Just imagine how it would(improve your cv), not to mention (the money you could earn).
 

Advising


Whatever you do, make sure you…
It’s not worth/There’s no point + gerund
I would(n’t) … if I were you
You’d be much better off + gerund
 

Adding extra points

Besides
Also
One thing / another (was that)…
Apart from this / that…
 

Ending the letter


Write back soon and let me know how it goes
Looking forward to hearing from you again
Can’t wait to see you again
Give my love / regards to…
 

Signing off


Friends

All the best
Best wishes
Bye for now

Close friends or relatives


Lots of love
All my love
Love

 

 

Class 1 20.10.12

Class 1                                       20.10.12

Unit 1 pages 8, 9, 10, 11.

Homework: Reading pages 11, 12, 13; Eurovegas article; Writing :
Pop stars, sports personalities and film stars are often famous representatives of their
countries. Write an article about a famous representative of your country.
• Tell us about this person.
• Explain why he/she attracts interest.
• Give your opinion about the image he/she represents.