Showing posts with label Mandatory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mandatory. Show all posts
21 October 2011
6 May 2011
22 March 2011
Mandatory Task 7th grade - definite and indefinite articles
Replace the numbers by the;a;an or - (zero article)
Vilamoura's history goes back to (1) 1st century A.D. when (2) Romans started living here. Visit (3) Cerro da Vila Museum and (4) Archaeological Site to take (5) glimpse back in (6) time when those early settlers
made this place their home. In (7) Roman times, this location was important in producing (8) fish paste known as "garum". (9) ruins also include (10) baths in which (11) mariners used to bathe.
Whether at (12) Marina, (13) Golf Courses or (14) colourful and diversified shopping area, Vilamoura has everything you could ask for, including (15) tranquillity and (16) good taste.
There is always something to do. Whether you look out to (17) sea and spy sails reflecting against (18) endless blue backdrop or turn in land and watch horses at (19) equestrian centre, (20) odds are you'll pay (21) visit to (22) resort at (23) time of (24) major international golf tournament. But golf, sailing and equestrianism are not (25) only sports at Vilamoura.
Residents and visitors alike can unwind at (26) Lawn Bowling Club, TennisClub, Diving Club or other top quality sports facilities.
New Getting On 7
11 May 2010
Rephrasing Exercises - Correction - 10th Form
1.The women aren’t motivated by the money
2.My boyfriend said he had been waiting for me for about...
3.If David wasn’t so clumsy, he wouldn’t have so many...
4.Although I see him every day, I’ve never spoken to him.
Despite seeing him every day, I’ve never spoken to him
5.The man who shot two policemen has gone to prison.
6.Jeremy, whom we saw yesterday, is my neighbour.
7.She was asked her name at the information desk.
8.You should pay more attention to your parents’ advices.
9.If Claire loved Henry, she would marry him.
10.He is going to be appointed chairman due to his personal…
11.If you start having money for your holidays, you may have...
12.The girl whose photo was in the paper lives in our street.
13.If don’t hurry up, I’ll leave without you.
14.In spite of turning on the light, he couldn’t read.
Although he turned on the light, he couldn’t read.
15.They stated (that) they had finished their work for that week.
16.The teacher showed us a book which was written thirty...
17.I think men could do much more than they used to do…
18.The farmer said that the peasants hadn’t raised animals in a scientific way and so there would be a high death rate.
19.They said the government was sending specialized fire…
20.Disasters like that may happen in those circumstances.
2.My boyfriend said he had been waiting for me for about...
3.If David wasn’t so clumsy, he wouldn’t have so many...
4.Although I see him every day, I’ve never spoken to him.
Despite seeing him every day, I’ve never spoken to him
5.The man who shot two policemen has gone to prison.
6.Jeremy, whom we saw yesterday, is my neighbour.
7.She was asked her name at the information desk.
8.You should pay more attention to your parents’ advices.
9.If Claire loved Henry, she would marry him.
10.He is going to be appointed chairman due to his personal…
11.If you start having money for your holidays, you may have...
12.The girl whose photo was in the paper lives in our street.
13.If don’t hurry up, I’ll leave without you.
14.In spite of turning on the light, he couldn’t read.
Although he turned on the light, he couldn’t read.
15.They stated (that) they had finished their work for that week.
16.The teacher showed us a book which was written thirty...
17.I think men could do much more than they used to do…
18.The farmer said that the peasants hadn’t raised animals in a scientific way and so there would be a high death rate.
19.They said the government was sending specialized fire…
20.Disasters like that may happen in those circumstances.
Rephrasing Exercises - Correction - 11th Form
1.The weather is becoming hotter and hotter.
2.The fireman who was injured in the fire is now recovering at home.
3.Unless you want to get a job, you needn’t (don’t need to) consult a local newspaper.
4.If Helen had left earlier, he wouldn’t have missed the bus.
5.Although Vivian was 12 years old, she was forcibly removed…
6.A big bank account is less important than good health.
7.While some experts think the world is growing warmer, others disagree.
8.If you took some exercise, you wouldn’t feel bad.
9.In spite of having a headache, Jim still read until late.
10.Michael was as worse student than John.
11.Why hadn’t I been sent the book?
12.Peter was promised a paradise.
13.A lot of new hospitals have been opened by the Queen.
14.John is considered a handsome boy by most girls.
15.Drunk drivers were reported to have caused terrible road accidents.
16.Richard told Helen he had always thought her brother was married. He must have confused him with someone else and added he was going then as his mother was waiting for him.
17.A photographer discovered Claudia Schiffer in a disco in Düsseldorf.
18.In order not to wake the children up, they climbed upstairs very silently.
19.If I were you, I would take the bus.
20.Despite the snow, we went out for a walk.
21.The Palestinians, who have already had heavy losses, are at war again.
22.Women mustn’t enter some sacred places in Turkey.
23.People who live in flats have complained about the noise.
24.Steve Arch, whose parents live in England, won the 1st prize.
25.If I had bought more milk, I would have enough for breakfast.
26.If we hadn’t forgotten to take a map, we wouldn’t have got lost in the mountains.
27.Unless the astrological signs are propitious, the marriage won’t …
28.Not everybody can drive so well.
29.… that he was 18 years old. He had been previously employed in a large shop in that town and hos employers have considered him to be very…
30.Never had I witnessed such a terrible accident.
31.Not only did they believe in truth, but also in loyalty.
32.… he could get to the airport.
33.It was stated that the world would end…
The world was stated to end in …
34.Even though the fire did great damage, nobody was injured.
35.… why he sang so loudly.
36.They stated that they had finished their work for that week.
37.Those people used different means of transport.
38.The man had been seen stealing the jewels from that woman’s.
39.She should think before she accepts the offer.
40.Some books dealing with surrogate motherhood have been published.
41.The man who shot two policemen has gone to prison.
42.Jeremy, whom we saw yesterday, is may neighbour.
43.The company managers are alleged to be corrupt.
44.In spite of turning on the light, he couldn’t read.
Though he turned on the light, he couldn’t read.
45.The teacher showed us a book which was written 30 years ago.
46.Fresh air was believed to have been bad for sick people.
It was believed that fresh air was bad for sick people.
47.If Claire loved Henry, she would marry him.
48.It is said that he stole a lot of money.
He is said to have stolen a lot of money
49.If you start having money for your holidays, you may have enough…
2.The fireman who was injured in the fire is now recovering at home.
3.Unless you want to get a job, you needn’t (don’t need to) consult a local newspaper.
4.If Helen had left earlier, he wouldn’t have missed the bus.
5.Although Vivian was 12 years old, she was forcibly removed…
6.A big bank account is less important than good health.
7.While some experts think the world is growing warmer, others disagree.
8.If you took some exercise, you wouldn’t feel bad.
9.In spite of having a headache, Jim still read until late.
10.Michael was as worse student than John.
11.Why hadn’t I been sent the book?
12.Peter was promised a paradise.
13.A lot of new hospitals have been opened by the Queen.
14.John is considered a handsome boy by most girls.
15.Drunk drivers were reported to have caused terrible road accidents.
16.Richard told Helen he had always thought her brother was married. He must have confused him with someone else and added he was going then as his mother was waiting for him.
17.A photographer discovered Claudia Schiffer in a disco in Düsseldorf.
18.In order not to wake the children up, they climbed upstairs very silently.
19.If I were you, I would take the bus.
20.Despite the snow, we went out for a walk.
21.The Palestinians, who have already had heavy losses, are at war again.
22.Women mustn’t enter some sacred places in Turkey.
23.People who live in flats have complained about the noise.
24.Steve Arch, whose parents live in England, won the 1st prize.
25.If I had bought more milk, I would have enough for breakfast.
26.If we hadn’t forgotten to take a map, we wouldn’t have got lost in the mountains.
27.Unless the astrological signs are propitious, the marriage won’t …
28.Not everybody can drive so well.
29.… that he was 18 years old. He had been previously employed in a large shop in that town and hos employers have considered him to be very…
30.Never had I witnessed such a terrible accident.
31.Not only did they believe in truth, but also in loyalty.
32.… he could get to the airport.
33.It was stated that the world would end…
The world was stated to end in …
34.Even though the fire did great damage, nobody was injured.
35.… why he sang so loudly.
36.They stated that they had finished their work for that week.
37.Those people used different means of transport.
38.The man had been seen stealing the jewels from that woman’s.
39.She should think before she accepts the offer.
40.Some books dealing with surrogate motherhood have been published.
41.The man who shot two policemen has gone to prison.
42.Jeremy, whom we saw yesterday, is may neighbour.
43.The company managers are alleged to be corrupt.
44.In spite of turning on the light, he couldn’t read.
Though he turned on the light, he couldn’t read.
45.The teacher showed us a book which was written 30 years ago.
46.Fresh air was believed to have been bad for sick people.
It was believed that fresh air was bad for sick people.
47.If Claire loved Henry, she would marry him.
48.It is said that he stole a lot of money.
He is said to have stolen a lot of money
49.If you start having money for your holidays, you may have enough…
3 March 2010
901/902 Reading Activity
Teenage gambling is becoming more and more of a problem with each passing year. Teenagers can gamble on video games with their friends, gamble online, and engage in poker games with friends. This problem is deepening as more and more teenagers engage in gambling in one form or another.
Studies have shown that gambling in teenagers is on the rise and that it does not seem to be slowing down. The glamorizing of poker games by celebrities on television has had a negative impact on teenagers.
These teens believe that gambling is the road to easy money and huge sums of cash. They believe gambling to be an exciting dreamworld that they want to soon become part of.
Gambling addiction can occur very easily in these teens because of the adrenaline high that happens while engaging in a gambling activity. Studies have also shown that teens can become addicted very fast, and that it is much harder to break the gambling addiction habit when starting at such a young age.
Studies have shown that gambling in teenagers is on the rise and that it does not seem to be slowing down. The glamorizing of poker games by celebrities on television has had a negative impact on teenagers.
These teens believe that gambling is the road to easy money and huge sums of cash. They believe gambling to be an exciting dreamworld that they want to soon become part of.
Gambling addiction can occur very easily in these teens because of the adrenaline high that happens while engaging in a gambling activity. Studies have also shown that teens can become addicted very fast, and that it is much harder to break the gambling addiction habit when starting at such a young age.
The effects of a teen gambling problem are as follows:
1. Cutting school, and having unexplained absences.
2. Poor grades that become worse and worse
3. Money problems and stealing money from parents.
4. Constantly needing money for poorly explained reasons.
5. Preoccupation with gambling and social isolation, except with gambling friends.
6. Engaging in forms of illegal behavior.
7. Use of drugs and alcohol.
8. Unexplained mood changes.
9. Poor sleep habits and hygiene.
So what do parents do when they suspect that their teenager has a gambling problem or gambling addiction? Because every situation is different, there is no "one size fits all answer". However, there are a few things that you can do.
1. Insist that your teenager visits a counselor or therapist. A specialist in gambling addiction will be your best bet. Your first session will be known as an intervention.
2. Make sure that your teenager has no access to cash or credit cards and keep your cash and credit cards locked up so your teen has no access to this.
3. Your teen will most likely not admit that he or she has a gambling problem or gambling addiction. This does not matter at the beginning, however. You are the parent and you can decide the intervention.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Teenage-Gambling-Addiction-is-a-Real-Problem
3 February 2010
Teens' Problems - 901-902 Pre-reading activity
Lately Lindsay hasn't felt like herself. Her friends have noticed it, too. Kia was surprised when Lindsay turned down her invitation to go to the mall last Saturday. There was really no reason not to go, but Lindsay just didn't feel like it. Instead, she spent most of Saturday sleeping.Staying in more than usual isn't the only change in Lindsay. She's always been a really good student. But over the past couple of months her grades have fallen and she has trouble concentrating. She forgot to turn in a paper that was due and is having a hard time getting motivated to study for her finals.
Lindsay feels tired all the time but has difficulty falling asleep. She's gained weight too. When her mother asks her what's wrong, Lindsay just feels like crying. But she doesn't know why. Nothing particularly bad has happened. Yet Lindsay feels sad all the time and can't shake it.
TeensHealth (abridged)
7 November 2008
Mandatory Task - 11th form (1101, 1105, 1109)
GM Foods - Friend or Foe?
An Internet WebQuest on GM Foods
Introduction
Imagine this...an orange that contains all the nutrients in a multivitamin, a tomato with more flavour as well as cancer fighting substances, sweeter strawberries, a potato that produces healthier french fries, allergen-free peanuts, a rice high in beta-carotene as well as bananas that deliver needed vaccines.
Is this science fiction or real science?
It's real science and it is happening in laboratories today as genetically engineered foods.
But now, what about fruits and vegetables that contain a gene from a bacterium that make these crops more insect resistant?
Would you want to eat these foods? What if these crops found their way into our food supply right now?
Many people are afraid of this new technology and are calling these new genetically modified foods 'Frankenstein' foods.
Should we be concerned? Are these foods safe to eat? How would these new crops affect the environment? Are these genetically modified foods everything they promise to be by their proponents? Or are they something to fear according to several advocacy groups?
Are you ready for the new foods of the 21st century? Are you ready to explore the risks and benefits of genetically engineered foods?
Should we consider food biotechnology a friend or a foe?
Imagine this...an orange that contains all the nutrients in a multivitamin, a tomato with more flavour as well as cancer fighting substances, sweeter strawberries, a potato that produces healthier french fries, allergen-free peanuts, a rice high in beta-carotene as well as bananas that deliver needed vaccines.
Is this science fiction or real science?
It's real science and it is happening in laboratories today as genetically engineered foods.
But now, what about fruits and vegetables that contain a gene from a bacterium that make these crops more insect resistant?
Would you want to eat these foods? What if these crops found their way into our food supply right now?
Many people are afraid of this new technology and are calling these new genetically modified foods 'Frankenstein' foods.
Should we be concerned? Are these foods safe to eat? How would these new crops affect the environment? Are these genetically modified foods everything they promise to be by their proponents? Or are they something to fear according to several advocacy groups?
Are you ready for the new foods of the 21st century? Are you ready to explore the risks and benefits of genetically engineered foods?
Should we consider food biotechnology a friend or a foe?
The Quest
What are genetically engineered foods and are they dangerous to our health and to the environment?
In this WebQuest you will be working together with a team of students in your class. Each team of students will complete assigned tasks that will assist them in answering "The Quest".
As a member of the group you will explore the topic of "Genetically Modified Foods" from various resources on the web. You will be reading pages from the web, which may have vocabulary words you do not know.
You will begin with everyone in your team exploring some background information on genetically engineered foods.
Where do you begin? Here is some background information everyone:
Use the Internet information linked below to explore the basic questions on the topic:
1.) What is food biotechnology?2.) What are genetically engineered foods?3.) What are the potential benefits of genetically engineered foods overall?4.) What are the potential risks of genetically engineered foods overall?
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004033F/what_is_gmfood_text.htm - In this Website you have information about the concept of GM Food. You are advised to browse the site, What is GM Food?, to have a basic concept first. Then you can find information about the scientific principles and methods used in the production of GM Food.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/special_report/1999/02/99/food_under_the_microscope/newsid_280000/280868.stm BBCNews. General overview of pros and cons
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/special_report/1999/02/99/food_under_the_microscope/newsid_302000/302482.stm BBCNews. Describes test for genetically modified food.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_262000/262616.stm BBCNews. Article about some drawbacks of genetically engineered food.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/question148.htm What is genetically modified foods. “How stuff works” website with link to information about cell processes.
http://www.truefoodnow.org/ - Greenpeace website against GE foods
The Quest for the Perfect Tomato. Information in cartoon format! The Gene Scene is part of the American Museum of Natural History’s Ology web site. Take note of the ‘Food for Thought’ on the issue.
Conclusion
So, are genetically engineered foods facts or fiction, friend or foe? Would you eat genetically engineered foods now? Do you now know where to find them in the grocery store? Should they be labeled? Do they harm the environment? Are they 'Frankenstein' foods or the new foods of the 21st century?
Hope you enjoyed your exploration of these new food items and learning how the science of genetics has a direct influence on your daily life. The next time you pick up a piece of fruit or snack on a taco chip you may be consuming a genetically modified food. Beware!
And now get prepared for a debate on this issue. You may have to take a position in favor or against GM Foods. Get prepared for that!
Your Teacher
5 March 2008
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