actividades orales
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Actividades orales: ‘Pon a tus alumnos a trabajar el oral’
(para todos los idiomas)
Miguel Prieto Rodríguez
migprieto@yahoo,com [email protected]
Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Burgos
¿Para qué?:
Para dotar a los estudiantes de una herramienta que le permita practicar el aspecto oral dentro y fuera
del aula.
¿Cómo? :
Mediante la creación de actividades encaminadas a sistematizar una serie de preguntas, respuestas y
sugerencias de aprendizaje basadas en temas sacados de los libros de texto: deporte, cine, vida diaria,
tu ciudad, fiestas, etc …
El profesor orienta a los estudiantes para la creación de estas actividades, proporcionándoles pautas y
sugerencias.
Los alumnos, en grupo, preparan las preguntas- respuestas pertinentes y sugieren aspectos
gramaticales, expresiones, vocabulario a utilizar en la conversación, etc….
Los alumnos practican las estructuras en clase y el profesor evalúa la pertinencia de la actividad.
La actividad sirve de soporte para la práctica oral fuera de la clase. Todos los alumnos se benefician
del trabajo aportado por un solo grupo.
¿Para quién?
Estudiantes de idiomas de todos los niveles.
¿Cuándo?
Normalmente a lo largo de todo el curso, después de cada unidad si ésta está relacionada con algún
tema concreto.
Evaluación:
Después de varios años desarrollando la experiencia en clases de 1er Ciclo (1º, 2º y 3º de inglés),
los alumnos han participado siempre en las actividades y las consideran una buena ayuda para la
práctica oral.
La evaluación oral de un idioma toma varias formas dependiendo del criterio de cada Escuela de
Idiomas o de cada Departamento. En algunas evaluaciones los alumnos deben hablar sobre una foto y
contestar a varias preguntas, en otras deben simular una situación, en otras deben hablar con el profesor sobre
un tema o sobre sí mismos y en otras los estudiantes desarrollan en parejas o grupos de tres un tema de
conversación por espacio de unos minutos. El soporte para preparar la conversación sobre un tema suele ser
una serie de ideas que se les proporcionan para que les sirvan de guión.
El objetivo de las actividades orales que se presentan es ayudar al estudiante a preparar su producción
oral enfocada a hablar sobre un tema en clase y fuera de ella.
Si el estudiante ha participado en la creación de una conversación sobre un tema determinado,
pensando en las preguntas y respuestas de acuerdo a sus intereses particulares (edad, nivel social,
aficiones, ....) y practicado estas durante el curso, tendrá más seguridad y su producción por lo tanto debería ser
más fluida y natural. La posición del estudiante ante los exámenes orales será más cómoda, si tenemos en
cuenta que éstos conllevan cierto nerviosismo o estrés .
¿Qué? :
Cuando un libro de texto está organizado temáticamente, en cada unidad suele haber una serie de
ejercicios encaminados a dotar al alumno de las herramientas necesarias para conseguir los objetivos que se
pretenden en cuanto a vocabulario, gramática y pronunciación. En el apartado de actividades orales se
desarrollan varios tipos de estrategias encaminadas a que el estudiante hable sobre el tema. Suelen ser
actividades de tipo ‘trabajo en pareja’ o ‘trabajo en grupos’ y para una duración de unos pocos minutos. Los
alumnos más aventajados suelen preguntar al profesor ‘¿y cómo digo yo esto o aquello?’. Esos alumnos
aprenden esa frase, mientras que los demás no se benefician de esa experiencia. Un alumno se ha motivado a
aprender algo nuevo que no está en el texto. Si el resto de la clase también lo aprende y otras estructuras
salidas de otro grupo pueden ser aprovechadas por toda la clase, el beneficio será mayor para
todos.
La idea es que el estudiante piense en las estructuras y vocabulario que necesita o son de su interés
para obtener las habilidades necesarias para hablar de un tema determinado según su nivel, y plasme esto en
una actividad que pueda usar en el futuro dentro y fuera del aula.
La labor del profesor es dirigir al estudiante e informarle de dónde encontrar material pertinente para la
actividad: estructuras y vocabulario básicamente.
Así pues, el objetivo de las actividades orales que aquí se proponen son:
1. Recopilar el material que contenga el libro de texto en sus diferentes partes: (Unidades,
Libro del profesor, Actividades extras, Libro de ejercicios, Transcripciones de las cintas o cd’s...)
y otros soportes como Internet o vídeos.
2. Recoger los intereses particulares de los estudiantes sobre el tema que se proponga, y que
el estudiante plasme en ellas material propio.
3. Que los estudiantes dispongan de un soporte que les permita practicar dentro y fuera del
aula.
4. Que los estudiantes sepan donde encontrar pautas de vocabulario, gramática u otros
aspectos para que puedan prepararse mejor.
Por ello, las actividades contienen preguntas basadas en material del texto y otras que el alumno
considere pertinentes. Las respuestas son también importantes, especialmente el cómo empezarlas. Y también
es importante incluir algunos aspectos o sugerencias que ayuden al estudiante a encontrar las estructuras
adecuadas y el vocabulario pertinente dentro del libro de texto.
En toda conversación, los interlocutores necesitan una serie de preguntas para recabar información.
Estas preguntas suelen ser de formas y estructuras sencillas en un nivel elemental cuando se refieren a un tema
y más elaboradas para niveles intermedios o avanzados. El otro interlocutor a la hora de responder lo hará de
acuerdo a sus ideas e intereses, por lo que, en las actividades, la columna de respuestas sólo contiene el
comienzo para que el estudiante acabe la frase de acuerdo con su experiencia o conocimientos sobre el tema.
La columna de sugerencias también es relevante porque ayudará al estudiante a usar el vocabulario apropiado
y la gramática pertinente puesto que en ella se incluyen errores comunes a evitar.
¿Cómo? :
Preparación:
A lo largo del curso y una vez que el profesor haya considerado que ya hay material
suficiente y que los alumnos tienen las herramientas necesarias para preparar varios temas,
necesitamos motivar al alumno para que participe en su elaboración. Reúne a tus alumnos en
grupos y diles que vais a preparar unas actividades orales que les ayudarán para practicar para
el examen oral.
Que los alumnos escojan un tema entre los propuestos de acuerdo a sus intereses. Cada
grupo prepara un tema.
Previamente, selecciona del texto, libro de ejercicios, internet…. el material que les ayude
a preparar el tema que hayas escogido. Preguntas referentes al tema (secciones de
conversación –speaking), vocabulario pertinente en las secciones de Lexis o Vocabulario.
Infórmales también de cuales son o serían las estructuras más adecuadas y dónde pueden
hallarlas, en las secciones de gramática o en la unidad....
Diles que se trata de elaborar una conversación, por lo que deben pensar en la forma
más lógica de llevarla a cabo, sin saltos de una pregunta a otra que no tenga que ver con la
posible respuesta...que piensen cómo se desarrollaría una conversación del modo más natural
posible.
Si dispones de Sala Multimedia, pon los alumnos en grupos de cuatro en un ordenador,
dales el documento que contiene la vacía (ver anexo) y que vayan escribiendo sobre la marcha.
Si no dispones de ordenadores, que un alumno de cada grupo haga de secretario y que
vaya copiando en cada columna lo que se acuerde en el grupo.
Luego, les proporcionas un disquette y que pasen la información en el archivo vacío en el
ordenador de su casa.
Los alumnos deben copiar las posibles preguntas en la columna de preguntas. En la
columna de las respuestas, sólo cómo comenzar las respuestas (para continuar cada uno con su
información personal), y, para ayudar al resto de la clase a preparar la actividad, deben rellenar la
tercera columna de notas con cualquier información que consideren pertinente para trabajar
mejor la actividad: dónde encontrar el vocabulario, gramática o ejercicios apropiados en el Libro
de Texto o el Libro de Ejercicios, errores a evitar…..
A continuación los estudiantes pasan la actividad al profesor para su supervisión.
El archivo vacío o tabla que han de rellenar, contiene unas 20 filas, o sea espacio para unas 20
preguntas y respuestas. La experiencia es que este es un número suficiente para mantener una conversación
por parejas, o por tríos, de aproximadamente 10 minutos, ya que los alumnos no deben limitarse a seguir las
preguntas al modo de entrevista, ni simplemente contestar, sino que la actividad es un apoyo para
mantener una conversación y se deben acostumbrar a hacer preguntas de seguimiento (follow-up
questions) si es necesario.
Supervisión por parte del profesor:
Como es muy probable que las actividades contengan errores de cualquier tipo, antes de entregarlas a
los alumnos, es conveniente que el profesor las revise y corrija. A veces también será conveniente incluir
algunas preguntas o sugerencias que el profesor considere relevantes.
Una vez que están supervisadas, el profesor entrega las actividades a los estudiantes y estos las leen y
añaden o quitan material hasta que se le da forma definitiva. Este aspecto se puede obviar y que cada
estudiante lo actualice a su gusto.
Práctica Oral en clase:
Sugeriría hacerla en tres etapas:
1. Por parejas, o en grupos de tres, leyendo las preguntas, enfatizando más el aspecto de
aprendizaje que el de práctica oral. En esta primera etapa, los alumnos pueden corregirse unos a otros
aspectos de pronunciación, corrección gramatical…. No se nos olvide recordar a los alumnos que deben
hacer la misma pregunta al compañero y no sólo contestar. Se trata de una conversación, no de una
entrevista.
2. Practicar una segunda vez sin leer las preguntas, sólo echando un vistazo de vez en cuando a
la fotocopia para ayudarse a recordar. En esta etapa el resultado debería ser más fluido y natural y no
se tiene porque seguir el orden de la fotocopia. Si el aula dispone de proyector o de pantalla de cañón
de ordenador , se puede proyectar la actividad para toda la clase y los alumnos se sientan de perfil a la
pantalla, de tal modo que no puedan leer la actividad. En esta segunda etapa, debe primar el contacto
visual entre parejas.
3. Si se dispone de tiempo, es aconsejable una tercera vez, esta ya sin ayuda de la fotocopia o de
la pantalla.
Práctica fuera del aula:
Si estas actividades van encaminadas a preparar el examen oral, deja a tus alumnos libertad para que
hagan el oral con el compañero o compañeros que ellos elijan, de ese modo podrán quedar fuera del aula para
profundizar en la preparación del examen. Anímales a que se junten de vez en cuando a tomar un café y que
hagan las actividades, o a que practiquen solos en casa en voz alta.
Una buena idea es que los alumnos se graben las preguntas y las contestaciones en casa o en el
Laboratorio de Idiomas, si el Centro dispone de él, que se oigan a sí mismos, lo que es una buena forma de
comprobar la habilidad real de su competencia oral, puesto que no es lo mismo oírte cuando hablas que oír tu
voz tal como los otros la oyen.
¿Cuándo?
Normalmente, a lo largo de todo el curso, los alumnos están motivados a practicar su destreza oral. Por
lo tanto escoge el momento y el día más propicio para hacer estas actividades. Sugeriría estas pautas:
1.- Haz las actividades cuando haya al menos tres temas para hacer. De ese modo, tendremos al
menos tres grupos para que cada uno haga una actividad.
Haz las actividades cada año. Si utilizas las actividades que los alumnos hicieron el año anterior, el
estudiante nuevo no participa por igual, por lo tanto no se motiva por igual.
2.- Haz que las practiquen en clase de vez en cuando por espacio de unos 10 minutos. Una actividad
por día.
3.- Repasar un día antes de los exámenes parciales y finales. Haz que algún grupo o pareja practique
delante de toda la clase.
¿Para quién?:
Creo que estas actividades pueden ser apropiadas para todos los idiomas, incluso para Español para
Extranjeros. También para todos los niveles, (siempre y cuando el texto esté basado en unidades temáticas o
semi-temáticas en el nivel elemental) y para todas las edades. La forma final dependerá de los intereses de la
clase según el tipo de alumnado mayoritario en esa clase.
Las actividades de 1er Curso que se incluye como ejemplo fueron hechas por estudiantes adultos. La
de 2º Curso fue hecha por estudiantes adultos también, pero más jóvenes y la de 3er Curso lo fue por
estudiantes adolescentes de Bachillerato y primeros cursos de universidad. El resultado para las mismas
unidades y mismos temas sería bastante diferente si las actividades que hicieron los adultos las hacen
adolescentes y viceversa.
Evaluación:
Después de varios años desarrollando la experiencia en clases de 1er Ciclo (1º, 2º y 3º de inglés), los alumnos
han participado siempre en las actividades y las consideran una buena ayuda para la práctica oral.
Creo que no corresponde sólo al profesor el evaluar la pertinencia y los resultados que una actividad puede
conseguir. Pregunta a tus alumnos si consideran que las actividades les han servido para mejorar su destreza
oral.
La creación de las actividades por parte del estudiante exige de ellos más responsabilidad, por lo que pueden
desarrollar mejor sus capacidades y sus ideas propias, les da autonomía del libro de texto y a la vez les incita a
consultarlo cuando tienen problemas de expresión.
Anexo de Ejemplos de Actividades: Archivo vacío ORAL TOPIC: …………….. QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCABULARY …..
QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCABULARY ...
Do you like reading? Yes, I do // Yes, I love it No, I don’t
Don’t say ‘Yes, I like ‘ Novels, history, science fiction…. Action, thrillers, love stories, horror…. Adjectives: (+) interesting, funny, great, fantastic, attractive, pretty, intelligent…. (-) terrible, awful, boring, Once/twice/ three times …. a month, year…. Pop, rock, salsa, reggae, folk, classical… The car, my room, the street, Use –ing after love/like/hate
What kind of books do you like? I like….
Do you like going to the cinema? Yes, I do // Yes, I love it No, I don’t
What kind of films do you like? I like ….
What do you think of …… (actor, director…)
I like/love him/her. I hate him/her. He’s She’s OK
Who’s your favourite actor/director…) My favourite …… is ….. because ……..
What’s your favourite film? My favourite film is ….. because
What do you think of tv in Spain? I think it is ……….
What’s your favourite programme? It’s …….. because ………
Do you like shopping? Yes, I do // Yes, I love it No, I don’t
Do you like going to shopping centres? Yes, I do // Yes, I love it No, I don’t
How often do you buy clothes? I buy them …………
Do you like dancing? Yes, I do // Yes, I love it No, I don’t
Can you dance hip hop/rock/tango/waltz…..
Yes, I can No, I can’t
Do you like music?
What kind of music do you like?
What do you think of classical music/rap…?
I think it’s ……
Can you sing? Yes, I can/ No, I can’t / No, not very well
How often do you buy Cds? I buy then …..
Where do you like listening to music? I like listening to music in ….
What do you like doing at the weekend?
I like/love …….
What do you hate doing at the weekend?
I hate ……..
What’s your favourite day of the week? My favourite day is …
1st YEAR ORAL TOPIC: YOU AND YOUR FREE TIME (topic in Unit 4 New English File Elementary Oxford University Press)
QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCABULARY...
How important is food in your life?
Really important, not very important Echo questions, so, neither do I, page. 102What kind of food do you like? I like Italian food
Which one/ones page 86Once/twice a ……..Have you …? Present Perfect page. 19 Uncountable (U) page 7 Countable(C) page 6, expressions of frequency Page 105 Frequency adverbs. Before the verbs Expressions of frequency page 6 Roast lamb, cheese,.... Shall I/we ….? In offers and only interrogatives page 104
Which one don’t you like? I don’t like …..
How often do you eat fast food?
Well, I …….
Have you tried Indian food/ Chinese food?
Yes, I’ve tried….
How much meat, fish do you eat?
I eat fish twice a week
How many fresh vegetables do you eat?
I eat…..once a day
Do you think your diet is healthy?
I think so, I think not
Do you usually have breakfast? Yes I do. No I don’t./ always , never…
What do you usually have? I usually have….
What’s your favourite meal of the day, Why?
Lunch, because I have more time for lunch
Can you cook? Yes, I can/ No, I can’t
How well? Very/Quite well. Not very well+6
Who cooks at home? I cook , My mother(cooks)
How often do you/does s/he cook?
About three times a day
What’s your/his/her speciality? Cakes, …….
What’s the most typical food in Burgos?
The most typical food in Burgos is …(blackpuding)
What’s the nicest place to eat typical food?
There’s a restaurant called……
Uhm, I’m hungry. Shall we have something to eat?
Well, yes, why not?
2nd YEAR ORAL TOPIC: FOOD (topic in Unit 1 English File Pre-Intermediate Oxford University Press)
What kind of school did you use to go to when you were a child?
I went to a …: private or state school, boarding...
- Used to p 49 Workbook p 28 by bus, train, car…; On foot. - Adjectives- School subjects without article “the”. - Let somebody do something- Make somebody do something - (Not) to be allowed to do something
I loved...+ INGI hated...+ ING
Text p 49 Anecdote
Where did you use to go to school? How did you get there?
I went to… I got there…
What was it like? It was.../There was...
Was it mixed or single sex? It was…
- Did you have to wear a uniform? /- What clothes did you wear to school?
- Yes, I have to...- They didn’t let me...
What was your favourite/least favourite subject/teacher?
My favourite subject/ teacher was ….
What subject were you good at ? I was good at ………
How many students were there in your class?
There were...
Who did you use to get on best? I used to get on well with …..
Were there any strict rules in your school?
Yes, we had to.../ They didn’t let us + infinitive.../We weren’t allowed to.../ No, we didn’t have to.../ We were allowed to...
Sports without article “the”: I played football Police officer, lawyer, journalist, doctor, fire-fighter I was afraid of the dark; I believed in ghosts; I sucked my thumb when I was tired; I had long hair; I didn’t like vegetables.
Do you remember any of your teachers?
Yes , I remember… They were…
Did you ever do anything naughty? Were you caught and punished?
Yes I did/No I didn’t.
Did you always do your homework?/ Did you use to do your homework?
- I always/ never/ rarely... - I used to/ didn’t use to...
Did you cheat at exams? Were you ever caught?
- Yes, No.. I ….. / Yes, I was / No, never
Did you use to have lunch at school? Yes I did/No I didn’t
Did you enjoy yourself at school? - Yes, I did, no I didn’t
What was your favourite game? It was….
What did you use to do after school? I used to ……….
Was there one older child you particularly admired?
Well, there was a boy/ girl who/that……..
Do you think that children are different today from the time when you were a child?
Yes I do/No I don’t because…
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a(n) …
Did your life use to be very different to how it is now?
Yes it did/No I didn’t
What was your greatest wish? I wanted to …..
3rd YEAR ORAL TOPIC : KIDS AND SCHOOL DAYS (Unit 5 Inside Out Level III, Intermediate McMillan Heineman )
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moneytips for saving moneyQUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..
How do you get your money I have a job/ My parents give me some pocket money every …..
How much pocket money did you use to get when you were a child??
Yes, I do.No, I don’t. Because…
BUY, COST, GIVE AWAY, INVEST, LOSE, SAVE, SELL, SPEND, WEALTHY, POOR, INHERIT. INCOME, BANK LOAN, A SAFE, THE COST OF LIVING, BANK ACCOUNT, A PIGGY BANK. WASTE, EARN, WIN. USUALLY+PRESENT SIMPLE
Is there anyone you wouldn’t lend money to?Who?
Yes, there is.No, there isn’t.
Do you usually give money to people who beg in the street
I used to get…
Have you ever bought a luxurious thing?
Yes, I have.No, I haven’t. I have never bought any luxurious thing.
How much do you spend on lottery tickets, the football pools, etc?
I usually spend…I never buy lottery tickets.
Hove you ever won anything on the lottery, the pools, the lotto?
I have won once/twice...No, I haven’t.
SECOND CONDITIONAL: IF+ PAST SIMPLE………WOULD+INF (p 150) PAG. 40 WORKBOOK PAG 127,123 BOOKVOCABULARY BUILDER 7 My ….. was stolen. Sb stole my ……
Do you usually leave tips in bars, restaurants?Why not?How much?
Yes, I usually leave…No, I don’t leave tips in bars because…
What would you love to buy but you can’t afford?
I would love to buy…
Do you think credit cards are a good thing?
Yes, I do.No, I don’t think credit cards are a good thing because...
Do you now anyone who’s very mean?Who?
Yes, I do.No, I don’t.
Have you ever been robbed (of money)?When?
Yes, I have been robbed…No, I haven’t.
Do you think that having a lot of money will change your life?
Yes, I think so. If I had a lot of money, I’d ……No, I don’t think so.
Would you lend a lot of money to a person you know he would give you the money back?
I would lend that person money if I had it.No, I wouldn’t.
travelfrom videojug: some videos about travelQUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..
Have you ever been abroad? Yes/no To…(place) For…(time)By…(transport) Might for probability prefer+ to inf or –ing Must for speculating Would for imaginary situations Anecdote page 95
Where have you been? I’ve been to….(place)
Are you planning on going anywhere for your next vacation? Where? Who with? How long will you stay?
Yes/no I’m not sure, I might go to…..
Are you afraid of going abroad alone? Why?
Yes/no
Could you live in another country for the rest of your life?
Yes/no. It depends. If …….
Did your class in high school go on a trip together? Where did you go? How long did you stay? How did you get there?
Yes/no
Do you prefer summer vacations or winter vacations?
I prefer….. because …..
Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why?
I prefer….. because …..
Do you prefer to travel by train, bus, plane or ship?
By…(transport)
Have you ever got lost while Yes /no Well, once ………
traveling?. Workbook page 58
Have you ever been in a difficult situation while travelling?
Yes /no
How many times have you traveled abroad?
Once, twice …
What country do you most want to visit? Why?
I’d like to go to …because… it must be ….
What was the most interesting place you have ever visited?
The most interesting place I’ve visited was
What’s your dream holiday? I’d love to go to ……
What sights would you want to see? I’d …….
Who would your ideal companion be?
Who would you like to meet there?
What would you eat and drink?
What would spoil your perfect holiday?
Where did you go on your last vacation?
I went to…I went by…I went with
What are the people like? They are ….. friendly, nice ….
Is there anything to do in the evening/at night?
Well, there are some…..
Are there any interesting festivals?
What advice would you give to someone who is going to visit this place?
I would recommend to …
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kids and schooldays
QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
What kind of school did you use to go to when you were a child?
I went to a …: private or state school, boarding...
- Used to by bus, train, car…; On foot. - Adjectives- School subjects without article “the”. - Let somebody do something- Make somebody do something - (Not) to be allowed to do something
I loved...+ INGI hated...+ ING
Where did you use to go to school? How did you get there?
I went to… I got there…
What was it like? It was.../There was...
Was it mixed or single sex? It was…
Did you have to wear a uniform? /What clothes did you wear to school?
- Yes, I have to...- They didn’t let me...
What was your favourite/least favourite subject/teacher?
My favourite subject/ teacher was ….
What subject were you good at ? I was good at ………
How many students were there in your class? There were...
Who did you use to get on best? I used to get on well with …..
Were there any strict rules in your school? Yes, we had to.../ They didn’t let us + infinitive.../We weren’t allowed to.../ No, we didn’t
have to.../ We were allowed to... Sports without article “the”: I played football Policeman, lawyer, journalist, doctor, fire-fighter I was afraid of the dark; I believed in ghosts; I sucked my thumb when I was tired; I had long hair; I didn’t like vegetables.
Do you remember any of your teachers? Yes , I remember… They were…
Did you ever do anything naughty? Were you caught and punished?
Yes I did/No I didn’t.
Did you always do your homework?/ Did you use to do your homework?
- I always/ never/ rarely... - I used to/ didn’t use to...
Did you use to cheat at exams? - Yes, I ….. once/ twice/ three times/ always,...
Were you ever caught? Yes, I was / No, never
Did you use to have lunch at school? Yes I did/No I didn’t
Did you enjoy yourself at school? - Yes, I ldid, no I didn’t
What was your favourite game? It was….
Do you think that children are different today from the time when you were a child?
Yes I do/No I don’t because…
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a(n) …
When I was a child…:
Did your life use to be very different to how it is now?
Yes it did/No I didn’t
What was your greatest wish? I wanted to…
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QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
Do you do any sports? Which?
Yes, I do (tennis player, basketball player, swimmer, ...) Unit 4 (PAG 38 anecdote 1)(PAG 34 Grading adjectives nº 1)(PAG 32 vocabulary)I go + ingI play…I do+ martial arts/exercice I used to…/ not any more Once/ twice ….. If + past simple…..would+ ing I prefer+ing Not as….as+ adjective
How often do you do/play/go……? Where ?Who do you ……. with?
I play tennis once-twice a week
Have you ever won a prize or a medal?
Yes, I have / No, I haven’t
Are you a good ___? Yes, I am / No I’m not
Do you think everybody should practice sports?
Yes, I think so / No, I don’t think so.
Do you do any sports? Which?
Yes, I do / No, I don´t
How often do you do/play/go……? Where ?Who do you ……. with?
I play tennis once-twice a week
What do you think is the most popular sport in the world?
Football, tennis, basketball…
I find it + adjective….Comparatives, superlatives Book pag Page 23- exercise 3-workbookPage 40-Comparatives and superlatives.
What sports do you follow?
Football, tennis, basketball…
What sports do you hate watching?
Football, tennis, basketball…
What sports did you have to do at school? Did you enjoy it?
I used to …../didn´t use to…..
Do you think sport is as important as maths or languages?
Yes, I think so / No, I don´t think so Sport is (not) as important as maths…
Is there any sport you´d like to be able to do?
I´d like to be able to do karate/go cycling…..
Do you think you´re fit? Yes, I think so / No, I don´t think so
Would you like to be fitter?
Yes, I would….No I wouldn’t . I think …..
Do you usually go to a gym?
Yes I do. No I don´t
Which do you prefer, individual sport or team sports?
I´ve (never)…I won a medal when I was a child…
Which do you prefer, indoor sports or outdoor sports?
One of my favourite sport is…. I prefer……. because….
Do you think there are enough sports centres in your town?
There are…. / There aren´t…
Do you watch sport on TV? Which?
Yes, I do I always/rarely/never..
What´s the most dangerous/exciting…?
The most dangerous sport is…
Do you think referees are usually fair?
Yes I do. No I don´t
What do you think are the advantages/disadvantages of being a professional athlete?
…
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stereotypes QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..Do you believe the guy should always pay for dates?
Yes / No because VERB TO DOThe shoppingThe cookingThe washing-upMost of the drivingThe ironingThe cleaning VERB TO MAKEThe bedsArrangements for baby-sittersFamily appointments to see doctors, dentists or teachersThe biggest mess in the kitchen _ Men and women are equal, so it’s insulting to women if men hold doors
Have you ever lied about your age to attract a member of the opposite sex?
Yes, I haveNo, I haven’t
Have you ever changed your hair to attract a woman/man?
Yes, I haveNo, I haven’t
Do you think it’s Ok for men to use beauty products?
Yes / No because
Do you think it’s OK for men to get/ receive flowers as a present?
Yes / No because
Do you think it’s OK for men and women still live at home when they are over 30?
Yes / No because
Do you agree that men always talk about soccer when they get together?
I agree (with you)I don’t agree / I disagree (with you)
Do you agree that women always talk about boyfriends and clothes
I agree (with you)I don’t agree / I disagree (with
when they get together? you) open for them._ Men and women are equal, but women still like having doors held open for them. PHRASESMen/Women aren’t/ are very good at.Woman/man like..Women/men never…The best thing about being a woman/man is ..The worst thing about being a woman/man is..
Do you think men should hold doors open for women?
Yes / No because
Do you believe women have always to do the house work?
Yes / No because
Do you think women have the same rights as men in your country?
Yes / No because
Do you believe men have to make the important decisions?
Yes / No because
Do you think women make the longest phone calls?
Yes / No because
Do you think women do always the shopping?
Yes / No because
Who are better drivers, men or women?
Who does the housework at your home?
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books QUESTIONSListen to questions books.mp3
ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
What’s your favourite time and place to read? |ri:d|
My favourite time and place to read is …I prefer +reading in the ….. because …
books, newspapers, comics, magazines, biographies, romantic novels, love stories, thrillers, best-sellers, science fiction, historical novels, poetry… I judge the book by its coverPresent Simple 2nd Conditional: If+past simple…. would(not) used to+inf for past habits Find it + adjectives (difficult, easy, boring…) Past simple
What kind of books do you like?
I usually read …… I prefer ….
Do you usually buy books?
Yes, I do. I usually buy books / No I don’t . I borrow books from …/ I never buy books
Have you got a favourite book or author?
Yes, my favourite book is ….. and my favourite author is …. No, I don’t.
Do you usually read It depends. / I can’t
on public transports? because ….. / yes, I do.
It has sold over a million copies It is a film based on a book by …… It was disappointing. I wish I hadn’t gone to see it .
If you had a child, would you like to read stories for him/her in bed?
Yes, I’d love to. I’d be glad to. No, from my point of view, reading to children is …..
What’s the last book you’ve read? |red|
The last book I read was called….
What was it about? It was about …..
Did you enjoy it? Yes, I did / No, I didn’t. I had to read it because….
Who wrote it? It was written by ……
Do you recommend it? Yes/No
When did you read it? I read it….
Why did you choose this book?
I chose it because…
What did you know about it beforehand?
I knew about it was….
Have you read any other books by the same author?
Yes, I have. No I haven’t
Who were the main characters?
The main characters were…(name) and…
What was the main story?
It was…
Do you prefer books or films on books?
I prefer ….. because ……
Have you ever read a book and seen the film later?
Did you enjoy the book more or less than you expected?
Yes I did/ No I didn’t
Did your parents use to read you stories when you were a child?
Yes, when I was a child my …… used to read me…No, never. / I don’t remember.
Have you ever been able to finish reading ‘Don Quixote’?
Well, I started it when I was…. but I found it difficult Yes, I have
Would you like to be a Yes, I would / I hope
writer? so/ I don’t think I would.
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friends QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..Have you got a lot of friends? Yes I have… No I haven´t…only
a few.Present Perfect (For+ a period of time) ( since + a fixed point) We’ve known each other for years ………………..since we were at schoolWe hit it off we like the same… every day | once a week,at the weekend Like + (verb – ing)To Be + (a/an) + job
Who is your best friend? (his/her) name is …How long have you known each other? We’ve known each other for…/
since … How did you first meet? I met him/her…What was your first impression of (him/her)?
My first impression was…
What do you like about (him/her)? I like him/her…becauseI don´t like him/her because…
What do you have in common? We are both…We haven´t got anything in common.
Do you ever argue? What about?And you’re still best friends, aren’t you?
Sometimes. We sometimes argue about…
Both= A+BNeither A nor B + affirmative verb(Either)A or B + negative verbAbout + ingTall, short, good-looking, with brown hair and ….Shy,friendly,kind,big-headed… A: Yes, think so B: So do I.A: I don’t think so B: Neither do I Vocabulary:
Meet by chanceWe didn’t speak to each other for about a monthWere very closeSplit up
How often do you see each other? We usually see each other ….. What does s/he look like? S/he is…What is s/he like as a person? S/he is…What is his/her hobbies and interests? They like…What does s/he do? He / She is a (n)Will you be friends for life? Yes, we will / No we won´tDo you think …
…your best friend can’t be a member of your family.
…men have more close friends than women.
…men keep their friends longer than women.
…women have more serious conversations with their friends than men.
Yes, think so. I don’t think so ..
Do you agree about…What do you think of…
…having a best friend of the opposite sex.
…staying good friends with an ex-partner.
I agree (with you) I disagree (with you)I don’t agree
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tourism QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..What country/town/city did you go to the last time?
I went to …. a hotel/a bed and breakfast/a campsite by car/coach/plane/train alone,on my own,by myself
How long did you stay in…/there? I stay there for …….How did you get there? I travelled by……. I
drove there.Did you plan your trip before going there? Yes, I went to a travel
agency to …….Who did you go with? I went with ……..How long did it take you to get to ____/there?
It took me/ us ……..
Have you been there before? No, It was the first time / Yes I had been there…
Did you get lost on the way there? Well, I took a wrong
turning and ….. /a farmhouse/a youth hostel exciting,boring..... lovely/crowded/romantic/historica castle/a cathedral/a fountain/a museum/a port/a statue/an art galery Have a look round a town/go on day tripsexcursion/see monuments/go to the beachcomplaints/refund/speak with the manager
Did you have a good journey/flight/trip/voyage/cruise/tour?
Yes, there were no problems .No, the …… was awful
What was the place/the hotel/ the campsite like?
It was ….. There were…… the ….. had ………
Were there lots of interesting places to visit?
Yes, there was/ were ……
What is the local speciality? It’s the …… It’s a kind of ….
What is the best area to have a look round?
The best area is ….
What is the most famous monument? It’s …….Where is the best atmosphere at night? Well there are ……
where you can …….What are the typical souvenirs? Were there any places nearby to go to? Yes, there’s a small
town ……Did you have enough time to visit all the places you wanted?
Yes/ No, I didn’t . I wanted to visit ….. but ….
What kind of things did you do ? We went + ing ……Did you have any problems if it was a package holiday?
Yes, I did / No, I didn’t
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music QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..What kind of music do you like/hate?
I like...I hate...
(without article): pop, rock & roll, jazz, classical, reggae, blues,... Adverbs of frequency (usually, very often, sometimes,...). Once a week, twice,...At night, in the morning,... Like / Hate + -ingRelax, sing, dance, enjoy,... Borrow/ copy/ download it.
Who is your favourite group or singer?Is there a group or singer you used to like but you don’t anymore?
My favourite group/singer is...
How often do you listen to music? Where?
I usually listen o music...At home, in the shower, on the train
Do you listen to music when you study / work / do sport/...?Why?
Yes, I do. I listen to music when...No, I don’t.Yes / No, because it is .../ I...
How often do you buy music? I usually buy.../ I don’t buy
music. I ... Cheap, expensive, ... A good idea, dangerous, bad,... THE+Piano, guitar, drums, violin, flute, keyboard,... WOULD LIKE TO + INFINITIV
What was the latest CD you have bought?Do you like it?
The last CD I’ve bought was...Yes, I do / No, I don’t
Do you think buying CDs is cheap or expensive?
I think it’s (really) ...
Do you download music from the Internet?
Yes, I do No, I don’t
What do you think of piracy? I think it’s..
Do you copy CDs?Yes, I do (of course)No, I don’t. I’m afraid of this
Do you play an instrument? / What is it?
Yes, I do / No, I don’tI used to play.... / I usually play....
Would you like to play any instrument? /Why?
Yes, I would like to..../ No, I wouldn’t
What kind of music do you like dancing to?
Have you ever met or spoken to a famous musician?
What kind of music do you put on when you study?
celebrities
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QUESTIONS
ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
Have you ever seen a celebrity in person? What did you do?
Yes I did \ no I didn’t I asked him \her for an autograph
Expressions: it’s got nothing to do with usIt’s none of our businessHalf of the stuff is rubbishThese people are role models You can blame the newspapersWhat they’re up toI don’t go along with…That’s just too bad for them!Know what!Have you heard about…?
Which celebrity would you like to meet? What would you do if you could spend a day with this person?
I’d like to meet.....I would + inf...with him\ her
Do you think famous people have the right to have a private life?
Yes I think so \ I don’t think so
Do you think it's moral to sell your private life to the media?
No I don’t agree with it \ yes I agree
Do you approve of people who Yes I do. No I don’t
become famous as a consequence of appearing again and again in the media and not because of having an artistic career?
because……… They’ve split upGuess what!What’s the matter?What’s happened?I bet it’s all a big con!What’s more Vocabulary: GossipHoneymoon Engagement ringGrammar: should, must, have to, be allowed toIt’s important to ….
What do you think of the paparazzi? I believe they are…
Why do you think there is such a high demand for gossip magazines and gossip TV programs?
Because…
What are the pros and cons of being a celebrity?
The pros are…I think that the cons are…
What do you think of fans and fan-clubs?
In my opinion…
Why do you think adolescents need to have heroes?
I don’t think teenagers need to have heroes because…
Do you think being a celebrity automatically means the person is intelligent?
It’s a chance Yes, always
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parties
parties and celebrations around the world
If you want to throw a party, look at these tips for all kinds of parties
Some videos where you can watch, listen and read at the same time: La Tomatina (Buñol, Spain) San Fermín El Rocío Noche de San Juan (from videojug)
QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
Do you like parties? Yes, I do/ No, I don’t Kinds of parties. Housewarming, leaving, fancy dress(costume), 18th, surprise, Halloween, rave, reception, birthday Kinds of music: rap, techno, heavy, rock, pop, punk, house.
Are you a party animal?
What kind of parties do you like?
I like…...
What’s your ideal party? Funny……….
Have you ever had/hold a party? Yes, the last party I hold was for my …….
Decoration: balloons, lights, candles, … Drinks: Coke, milkshakes, tea, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, cocktails…. Places for a party: At a friend’s, my parents’ at a house in …., in a pub, restaurant, on the beach, … Food: olives, chips, nuts and dried fruits, pizza, sandwich, hamburgers, snacks, cake, pie, … Invitations: Would you like ….? Do you fancy +ingAccepting:I’d love to. Great!Refusing:Sorry, I’m busy. I’d love to, but ….
Who did you invite? I invited ……..
What was the occasion? Birthday………….
Where was the party? At my friend’s house
Were there any decorations? No/Yes there were some……
Were there a lot of people there? No/Yes
What sort of food and drink did you have?
We had …..
What was the music like? Rap, Heavy, House, ……….
Did you meet anybody nice there?
No/Yes
Did you dance? No/Yes
What time did it finish? At ……….
Did you have a good time? Yes, I did/ Really!
What’s the last party you went to?
I last went to a party ……
Who did you go with? With my friends, ……….
Did you know most of the people there?
No/Yes
Did you meet anybody nice there?
No/Yes
Did you stay to the end? No/Yes
Have you ever met someone who’s a party pooper?
Would you like to come to my ………?
Yes, I’d love to. Wicked!
Where and when is the party? At ……………
Who’s going there?
time QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..What time do you get up in the morning?
I have to get up at …… Have to (obligation)Don’t have to (no obligation/no necessity) Should (good idea) Wish + past simple/could/would I wish I could sleep 10 hours
What time do you go to work or to school?
At…
When do you do your homework? And where?
In the evening, at night… / At home, at the library…
What time do you think high school students should go to bed?
I think they should go to bed at …
What do you do if you forget an I apologise/ I say sorry/ I ……
appointment? Prefer+ to inf or -ing 2nd conditional If+past simple…… would+inf (Significant for any reason: because you liked it or hated it; because of your profession; because of a relationship; or because it was a turning point in your life) first communion, my first kiss/date/job. When I got married… The Middle Ages, the 18th Century
How much time do you spend sleeping?
About…
Do you wish you could sleep more?
Yes , I do/ No I don´t
Do you think time moves slowly or quickly? Why?
It depends. When I am …
What is your busiest day of the week?
It´s …/ everyday/ on week days
Do you manage time, or does time manage you?
Do you prefer to take a bath in the morning or in the evening?
I prefer.. because…
What time do you like to go to bed at night?
At…
When do you prefer to work/study? Why?
In the morning, in the afternoon. At night…
What's the most significant time of your life?
My…
If time travel were possible, which period of world history would you like to return to? Why?
I would like to travel to….
Do you prefer to show up late or early?
I prefer…
In your culture, is it polite to always show up on time, or to show up a little late?
Here, we usually…….. but if you …….
Do you like to be busy, or do you like to have an easy schedule?
I prefer to ….. because
Do you think punctuality is important?
Well, if you’re punctual, you …..
eating out QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR, PHRASES,
VOCAB..How often do you eat out? I usually/often/always eat out.
Twice a week/month/year Beautiful, quite well, big/small, horrible, dirty/clean ... Spanish/French/American/Mexican/African… food Ice cream, meat, fruit, fish, lobster, mushrooms,
When was the last time you ate out?
About … days/weeks/months ago
What was the restaurant like?
It was …
How long did you spend in the restaurant?
I was there for … hours
Where do you usually go when you eat out?
I usually go to a/an … restaurant
How much do you usually pay when you eat out?
About …euros
Who do you usually go with When I went out I usually go
when you eat out? with… olives, tomatoes, lamb … Coke, orange juice, wine, beer, whisky… Grammar Countable nouns: not many, very few, a couple of, a few , several, not many Uncountable nouns: not much, a little, a bit of, very littleCountable and uncountable nouns : any, loads of, some, lots of, a lot of Use have for eat and drink
Do you like Western food? Japanese? Thai? Italian?
Yes I like/ No I don’t like
Have you ever eaten at fast food restaurants?
Yes I have / No I haven’t
What is your favourite appetizer? Starter? Main Course? Dessert?
My favourite appetizer/main course/dessert is….
Do you ever drink alcoholic beverages when you eat out? If so, what do you drink?
Yes I have … No, never
Did you enjoy eating out in other countries you have visited?
Yes I enjoy it / no I didn’t
Do you know anyone who has owned a restaurant?
Yes I know/ No I don’t know
Have you ever worked in a restaurant? If so, what kind of restaurant? How long did you work there?
No I’ve never worked in a restaurant/ yes I’ve worked in a … restaurant about ... years/months/weeks
Do you ever leave a tip at a restaurant? How much?
Yes I have/no I haven’t It depends/not much…
Who pays when you go out for dinner?
Me/ My parents/ boyfriend…
What's the worst experience you ever had at a restaurant?
I don’t remember it very well/ when I was…
Do you like to try new restaurants, or do you prefer to go to those you have already been to? Why?
I don’t mind it but I prefer to go to… Because
Do you care what a restaurant looks like, or is the food the only thing you care about?
Both are important to me…It depends…
What do you prefer, to eat at home or eat out?
I like.../ both
home and family QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..
Where do you live? I live in….
Do you live in a house or in a flat?
I live in a house / flat… …in a house outside the city…in a flat near the centre
What’s it like? It’s a small / medium / big…
How long have you been living there?
I / We have been living there… Present Perfect+ for / since
Who do you live with? I live… alone / with …
What things do you do at home? I do / I make… I do the +ingI make the beds
I like / don’t mind / hate +ing
How many people are there in your family?
There are / We are…
Who are you like? I’m like my (father, mother…)
How are you similar? We both are +adj (personality) similar to / different from
Do you look like her / him? Yes I do / No I don’t, I look like my…
Have you got a lot of other relatives?
Yes I have… / No I haven’t…
What’s your position in the family?
I’m… the oldest / the youngest / in the middle / an only child
Do you like your position? Yes / No… (because) .
What do you think about your position?Is it an advantage or a disadvantage?
I think it’s…Being a first/middle/the youngest is….
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Do you get on well with your family?
Yes I do / No I don’t… (because)
Do you argue with your family? Yes I do / No I don’t… (because)
What about? We argue about… +ing (watching TV)+noun (money)
Do both your parents work? Yes, they do /No, they don’t
What’s the good side of it? One advantage is …… but on the other hand ……
Do you have an older relative living with you?
Yes, my …. Lives with us. No, none
cars QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..
Can you drive? Yes, I can ( but I don’t have a licence) /No, I can’t.
Past simple + agopresent perfect + SINCE FOR I like + ING
When did you first learn to drive?How log have you been driving?
I learnt/ got my license …………. ago. I have been driving….
Do you like driving? Yes, I do, No, I don’t, I hate it
Have you got a car? It’s a (Ford, BMW,
What make is it? Renault….) HORN, INDICATORS,
Have you ever… got really lost in a car? run out of petrol? had a puncture? broken down?
missed something important because of traffic problems?
been stopped in a car by the police?
stopped to pick up a hitch-hiker?
Yes, I haveNo, I haven’t
What’s your dream car? I’d like to have…(would)My dream car is a….
What do hate the most about other drivers?
I hate drivers who ……….
What kind of drivers make you mad?
Drivers who drive… hooting, slowly, fast…
Do you ever go over the speed limit?Have you ever gone over the speed limit?
I usually….I‘ve gone…/ I haven’t gone….
traffic QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..Have you got a driving licence ?Has anybody in your family got one?
-Yes, I have-No, I haven´t. but my ….. has got one
Voc Builder 7 p 136Present Perfect + for or sincep 68 ex 2colours -Traffic jam, parking, spaces..My father/ a friend of mine was
How long have you had it?How long has he/she had it?
-Yes I have…since 1995/for 2 months
Have you got a car / Has your …. got one?
-Yes, I have -No, I haven´t Yes, he/she has a …
What car make do you have? does your…. have
-I have a Ford
stopped once and…..-(a)few + countable Present Perfect for experience.-I drive/cycle/walk to… -from __to__-at 6:00 / at night -in the morning/afternoon -enough+noun adjective + enough -“people”-(plural) are/ have-People over 18(+) -People under (-) should (not) ……
Would you like to have a driving licence
Yes, I would. When I’m …….
What’s your dream car? My dream car is a …….because …..
What do you hate most about other drivers?
I hate drivers who ……..
Have you or your family ever got lost in a car?
Yes, once we ……..
………………….. run out of petrol?
………………….. had a puncture?
Have you ever been stopped by the police?What happened?
-Yes, I have -No, I haven´t
How do you usually get to work/school?
-I usually get to work/school by bus /on boot…
How long does it take you? -It takes me about…Do you have any problems? -The main problem is..When´s the rush hour in your town?
-The rush hour in my town starts …
Are there enough car parks? -Yes, there are -No, there aren´t
Are there any cycle lanes in your city?
-Yes, there are -No, there aren´t
Do people use them? Why (not) -Yes, they do -No, they don´tWhat do you think of driving laws?
-I think driving laws…
Do you ever go over the speed limit?
Well… I ……..
dating
videos with scripts: how to be the perfect boyfriend or girlfriend dating tips
QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
Have you got a boyfriend/girlfriend? Yes I have/ No I haven’t kind/friendly/nice/interesting/generous/sensitive/loyal/sensible/modest/reliable
What´s your boyfriend/girlfriend like? He/She would be …
What characteristics do you look for in a girlfriend or boyfriend?
I look for a/an …… person
Where did you meet him/her? I met him/her …
What does he/she look like? She/He is …
/patient/hard-working/open-minded/ committed/sincere/witty/talkative/cheerful/faithful/broad-minded/out-going/romantichandsome/tall/slim/ /cutewith dark or fair hair/ restaurant/pub/school/university/job Holding hands/stare at each other/kissed/ My parents are very understanding open-minded
How old were you when you had your first boyfriend or girlfriend?
o Where did you go? o What did you do? o Who did you go with?
I was 15….
What are some popular places to go on a date?
Some popular places to go on a date are…
Would you mind if your boyfriend/girlfriend went out to a party without you?
I would/ I wouldn´t mind because…
Do you think a boy should pay for everything on a date?
Yes,I think so because….No,I don´t think so because…
What would you consider "the perfect date" for you?
My perfect date would be …
Do you believe in love at first sight? Yes /No because.…
Have you ever had a crush on someone? Yes I had….
Do you think that you can find eternal love through the Internet?
Yes/ no because….
Do you know what a 'blind date' is? Yes / No. Do you?
Have you ever been on a blind date? Yes I have/ no I haven´t
If you had to marry either a poor man you really loved, or a rich man you did not love, which would you choose?
I would choose the rich one because…I would choose the poor one because…
Would you move to a place far from your family and friends to be with the person you loved? Why or why not?
Yes, I would /No, I wouldn’t because….
Have your parents ever disapproved of any of your relationships?
Yes/No
Do you think it is okay for a couple to live together before getting married? Why or Why not?
Yes/no because..
relax QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT
GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
How do you relax? Watching TV / Listening to music/ Reading a book….
Adverbs positions Before the main verb
Do you think you are a relaxed person? Yes ,I do No, I don’tDo you prefer going for a walk in the country or in a park?
I prefer……
Do you do tai-chi/yoga? How often? Sometimes/ Never/ Not very often…..
After the verb to be After the first auxiliaryAdverbs phrases positions: At the beginning or end of a clause Like , Prefer + ing Tired, depressed, Rock / Pop/ Reggae / Hip-Hop / Rap / Chill out….. Romantic comedies, entertainment movies, thrillers, westerns, gangster films, science fiction…..
How often do you go running? Hardly ever/ Don’t ever/ Often….
Do you prefer a shower or a hot bath? I prefer….Do you like spending time alone? Yes, I do No, I don’tDo you like changing your routine? Yes, I do No, I don’tDo you dream in colour or black and white?
I usually dream in…..
How often do you have a massage? Sometimes/ Never/ Not very often…..
Do you usually have a short nap during the day?
Yes, I do No, I don’t
How often do you have a lie-in? On Saturday/ When I don’t have a class….
Do you usually go shopping? Yes, I do No, I don’tDo you usually take a different route to school?
Yes, I do No, I don’t
Do you usually drink coffee? Yes, I do No, I don’tWhat kind of music do you like? I like listening to….Do you prefer staying in or going out? I prefer…… when I am ….What kind of films do you like? I like watching …Do you prefer seen films at home or at the cinema?
I prefer …….
Do you do any activities after school/work?
I usually do…
How do you relax before an exam? Listening to music / Watching TV……
Do you get stressed during the exam? Yes I do / No I don´tHow many hours do you sleep? I usually sleep…Have you read The little book of Calm? Yes, I have No, I haven´t
Have you?
films
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QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
Do you like going to the cinema? Yes, I do No, I don’t because… once / twice / three times … a week / a month… Student´s book page 23, 22
How often do you go to the cinema?
I go to the cinema
What is the last film you´ve seen? .....
When did you see it? I saw it....
Where did you see it ? I saw it at …
On video/DVD/TV in the twentieth century/ in this century / in the 60’s / on a plane / on a ship … Workbook page 13: love story, westerns, cartoons. Thrillers, entertainment movies
Who did you see it with? I saw it with.... Alone
Why did you choose this film? I chose it because...
What did you know about it beforehand?
Somebody told me it was....
Do you know who directed the film?
Yes, I do... No, I don’t...
Who are the actors? /Who’s in it? The actors are...
What type of film is it? It is a (n)...
What is the main story? It is about....
What is the soundtrack like? It has songs by … It is rock/pop….
Are there any special effects?
What did you think of the especial effects?
I think…
Does it have a happy ending? Yes, it did No, it didn’t. At the end the ….
Did you enjoy the film more or less than you expected?
Yes, I did because.. No, I didn’t because...
What’s the best film you have seen this year?
(I think) the best film I’ve seen this year is…
Would you recommend this film? Yes, I would because.... No, I wouldn’t because....
Who’s your favourite actor / actress?
My favourite actor / actress is…
Do you prefer seeing films at home or in the cinema (or in the big screen)?
It depends on the film… I don’t mindBoth of them I prefer watching…
Do you prefer dubbed films or with subtitles?
I prefer …. Because ….
What kind of films do you prefer? I love …
Which films do you prefer, Spanish or American?
What do you usually do after going to the cinema?
food and diet QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT
GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
Do you eat enough of everything?Do you eat too much of everything?
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t. I don’t like… or ……
COUNTABLE-----------------------UNCONTABLE A few------------------------------------------a littleMany-------------------------------------------much
How many sweets do you have a day? I usually…Do you eat much/ enough/--any fruit?Which type of fruit?
I eat a lot of… I love…No, I don’t eat fruit.
Do you drink much alcohol-coffee-tea? No, I don’t. No, none.Yes, I usually drink… I used to, but now…
BOTH A lot of/a lot. To have + mealsTo have + food or drinks Too + adj.too much/many + nouns Enough (coffee)/ hot enough It’s too fatteningBoiledBackedGrilledFriedDisgustingBribeMixtureSpoonful Put on weightTo be overweight To work overtimeTo oversleepBecause of +noun / because I + verb … I don’t like…or… Question: Do you like…. ?Answer: Yes, I do./No I don’t.
What do people in you country usually have for breakfast/lunch/dinner?
People usually have…
Do they eat at other times? Yes, they usually eat al…(time)No, they don’t. They eat at similar hours.
Have you ever been on a diet? Yes, I have. I’m on a diet. I eat/don’t eat…No I haven’t.
Do you think women are more worried than men about their diet?
Yes, women are more worried about diet because…No, they aren’t. Nowadays men are worried…
Do you think your diet is healthy? Why? Why not?
Yes, it is. I have enough …….No it isn’t. I think I eat too much….. too many …..
Do you like vegetables? And, what about…?
I like ……. but I don’t like…No, not al all.
Do you usually eat junk food?How often?
Yes, I eat it once-twice a week.No, I don’t it.
Do you think children really like vegetables?
Yes, they do. No, they don’t like them because…
Do you think being overweight is a problem?
Yes, I think it is, because…No, I don’t think so.
Do you usually have a siesta/nap after lunch?Do you think it is healthy?
Yes, I do. No, I don’t I think it is healthy/unhealthy because…
Have you got a fix timetable for meals? Yes I always eat at the same times.No, I can’t have meals at the same times because When I was younger I used to have lunch at the same time but now…
What is your favourite food? My favourite food is…
work QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..What (exactly) do you do? I’m a + noun Vocabulary Builder 6Where do you work? I work in + place / for +
company
What does your job involve?What do you have to do?
I have to …It involves…+ ingI have to…
What’s the job like? It’s … Adj.: exciting, boring, stressful, …
What did you do to get the job? I had to ….. Send a CV apply for have an interview
What’s the good/bad side of it?What’s the worst thing for you?
It’s a … Permanent job, part time job, …Work conditions To get promoted
How long have you been working?
I’ve worked …since / for … Pr. perfect
What are your plans for the future?
going to If you work hard you’ll get promoted
What qualifications do you need for your job?
To get this job it is important to have a degree and some experience.
A degree/ a course in ….. use a computer…
What are the most important qualities you need for your job?
You need to ……. Be good at + ing Be able to ………
What about your working conditions?
The salary is …. I have to do overtimeThe holidays ……
Have you ever had a bad experience at work?
My worst experience was/ happened when I was / went / … I can’t remember a bad experience
Did you have a job before? Yes, I used to work as a ….. No, this is my first job
How do you get to work? I drive/ walk/ take a bus …. How long does it take you to get there?
It takes me …………
If you could choose another job, what job would you like to have?
I’m happy with my jobI’d like to be a …. If I ……
2nd conditional If+ past simple…… would (not)
education QUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT
GRAMMAR, PHRASES, VOCAB..
What kind of school did you use to go to when you were a child?
I went to a …: private or state school, boarding...
- Used to - Adjectives - Vocabulary Builder 5:
What was it like? It was.../There was...
Was it mixed or single sex?
- Did you have to wear a uniform? /- What clothes did you wear to school?
- Yes, I have to...- They didn’t let me...
What was your favourite/least favourite My favourite subject/ teacher was
subject/teacher? …. subjects- Subjects without article “the”. - Let somebody do something- Make somebody do something Page 40- (Not) to be allowed to do something
- Sports without article “the”: I played football
What subject were you good at ? I was good at ………
How many students were there in your class?
There were...
Who did you use to get on best? I used to get on well with …..
Were there any strict rules in your school?
Yes, we had to.../ They didn’t let us + infinitive.../We weren’t allowed to.../ No, we didn’t have to.../ We were allowed to...
Did your teachers make you memorize everything?
Did your parents make you go to extra classes?
They make me...
Did you always do your homework?/ Did you use to do your homework?
- I always/ never/ rarely... - I used to/ didn’t use to...
Did you cheat at exams? - Yes, I ….. once/ twice/ three times/ always,...
Were you ever caught? Yes, I was / No, never
Did you use to have lunch at school?
Did you enjoy yourself at school? - Yes, I liked/ loved...+ ING- No, I hated...+ ING
What sports did you use to play?
moneytips for saving moneyQUESTIONS ANSWERS NOTES ABOUT GRAMMAR,
PHRASES, VOCAB..
How do you get your money I have a job/ My parents give me some pocket money every …..
How much pocket money did you use to get when you were a child??
Yes, I do.No, I don’t. Because…
BUY, COST, GIVE AWAY, INVEST, LOSE, SAVE, SELL,
Is there anyone you wouldn’t lend money to?
Yes, there is.No, there isn’t.
Who? SPEND, WEALTHY, POOR, INHERIT. INCOME, BANK LOAN, A SAFE, THE COST OF LIVING, BANK ACCOUNT, A PIGGY BANK. WASTE, EARN, WIN. USUALLY+PRESENT SIMPLE SECOND CONDITIONAL: IF+ PAST SIMPLE………WOULD+INF (p 150) PAG. 40 WORKBOOK PAG 127,123 BOOKVOCABULARY BUILDER 7 My ….. was stolen. Sb stole my ……
Do you usually give money to people who beg in the street
I used to get…
Have you ever bought a luxurious thing?
Yes, I have.No, I haven’t. I have never bought any luxurious thing.
How much do you spend on lottery tickets, the football pools, etc?
I usually spend…I never buy lottery tickets.
Hove you ever won anything on the lottery, the pools, the lotto?
I have won once/twice...No, I haven’t.
Do you usually leave tips in bars, restaurants?Why not?How much?
Yes, I usually leave…No, I don’t leave tips in bars because…
What would you love to buy but you can’t afford?
I would love to buy…
Do you think credit cards are a good thing?
Yes, I do.No, I don’t think credit cards are a good thing because...
Do you now anyone who’s very mean?Who?
Yes, I do.No, I don’t.
Have you ever been robbed (of money)?When?
Yes, I have been robbed…No, I haven’t.
Do you think that having a lot of money will change your life?
Yes, I think so. If I had a lot of money, I’d ……No, I don’t think so.
Would you lend a lot of money to a person you know he would give you the money back?
I would lend that person money if I had it.No, I wouldn’t.