1)FIND THINGS IN COMMON

Task:speaking
Work with a partner you don’t normally work with.you are going to find what you have got in
common and what differences there are between you.Choose al least six topics on the left to
ask about,Think of relevant questions to ask.Ask your teacher for any words or phrases you
need.
-Family and home
People you live with?
Married or single?
Brothers and sisters?
Extended family?
Area you live in?
Type of home?
-Interests and tastes
Sport,etc?
Reading books /newpeapers?
TV/Radio?
Computers/Internet?
Shopping?
Cinema/theatre/concerts?
Music?
Food?
Travelling?
Things you especially love/hate?
-Work/studies
Previous jobs/studies?
Aims and ambitions?
Work or study?
-Daily life
Get up/go to bed?
Mealtimes?
Go out a lot?
Evenings/Weekends?
Housework?
Transport?
Childcare?
USEFUL LANGUAGE
A) Finding things in common
Me too/neither
That’s the same for me
So/Neither do/have I.
B )Finding differences
Oh,I’m the opposite!
Really?I(get up reallly early)
Oh,that’s interesting!
C )Telling other people
We both(like jazz)
Neither of us(have breakfast)
I(go to bet really late),but he/she…
2)TEST YOUR MEMORY
Which of the things you are good and bad at remembering.
Appointments(citas) and arrangements(compromisos)
People’s names/faces
The words of poems,songs,etc
Facts(hechos) and dates(fechas) you studied
Details about people’s lives
Events from your childhood
Things you need to do or buy
People’s birthdays
The plops of films or books
New english vocabulary
Phone numbers
Things that happened last week
Task:speaking
what kind of thing is your partner good at remembering?
What is he/she not very good at remembering?
What are the differences between you?tell the class
USEFUL LANGUAGE
a)Saying what you remember
I/We/He definitely…
I remember it perfectly…
I’m not a hundred percent sure but I think…
I find it easy to remember…
b)saying what you don’t remember
just let me think.
I’m afraid I can’t remember…
I’ve got no idea!
c)Comparing
He’s/She’s(not) very good at remembering…
He’s/She’s better than me at remembering…
He’s/She’s got a very good memory for….
3)DESIGN A TOUR
Bars and cafés
Beautiful beaches
Cosmopolitan
The Opera House
The Parliament building
Aboriginal culture
Climbing
Jellyfish
Snorkelling
The Outback
The rainforest
Wine tasting
Task:speaking
a)Either in pairs or individually ,you are going to design a tour similar to Elaine’s.
choose one of the options below.
*design a tour of your country or region for one of the following groups.(you will be the
guide!)
-other studens in your class
-a family with young children
-a group of students on a budget holiday
-a foreing film star,singer,sports personality,etc
*Design a tour of an interesting country you have visited for other students in your class
*Design a ‘fantasy tour’ os a region/country/continent that you would like to visit(for
example,Great cities of Europe,Highlights of the USA,etc)
b)decide on the following things.
-How long the tour will be,and how many days will be spent in each place.
-The best way to travel from one place to another.
-The main things to see in each in each place and why they are interesting.
USEFUL LANGUAGE
a)
-Recommending places,food,etc.
You must see…
You should definitely visit/try…
I’d recommend…
Personally,I’d…
…is really worth to seeing.
-Recommending not to do things
I wouldn’t recommend…
Personally,I wouldn’t…
It’s too far/too crowded,etc.
b)Describing places
It’s famous for..
It’s one of the most beautiful(beaches) in …
It’s on the way to …
c)Responding
It sounds amazing/really interesting!
So how long should we stay in ..?

4)TALK ABOUT SOMEONE YOU ADMIRE

Ambitious
Courageous
Fair
Imaginative
Tolerant
Clear-thinking
Determined
Hardworking
Original
Talented
Brief biographical details
The person’s achievements(logros)
The kind of person he/she is
Why you particularly admire him/her

Task:speaking
You are going to give a short talk,like the ones on the recording,about a person you particularly
admire(either personally or famous person).
a)Decide quickly who you will talk about.You will need to know some basic facts about the
person’s life.
b)Spend a few minutes making notes about what you want to say

USEFUL LANGUAGE
Explaining why you admire someone
She’s the kind of person who always(does what she thinks is right)
He’s someone who(has done a lot to help others).
She’s achieved so much…
He’s got very strong principles…
She’s exceptionally talented/creative…
I really admire the way he …
 5)CHOOSE THE BEST CANDIDATE
Mark the positive(+) and negative points(-) in the notes.
You are going to present the pros and cons of your candidate to your group.Spend a few
minutes thinking about what you will say.Ask your teacher for any words or phrases you need.
USEFUL LANGUAGE
a)Good points
He’s got plenty of experience with…
The good thing about … is …
What I like about… is …
b)Bad points
I’m worried that he’ll…
I think… is too young/isn’t experienced enough.
c)Other
I get the impression she’s…
He seems very energetic.
What’ll happen if …?
I prefer…because…
6)TASK:REVIEW A BOOK/CD/CONCERT

Go to a musical Acting
Go to the cinema Characters
Watch films on video/DVD Costumes
Go to a classical concert Graphics
Listen to music at home Language
Play computer games Lyrics
Watch TV Music
Read novels Photography set
Go to the ballet Singing
Go to a rock concert Special effects
Go to see a play(obra) Story

Task:speaking

a)work individually.Choose one of the things in preparation exercise 1 that you have
seen/read/listened to recently and which you think your classmates will be interested in.
b)you are going to review this for the class.Spend about fifteen minutes deciding what you will
say.Use these questions to help you prepare your review.
What is it?
Where/when did you see it?
Who is it by,who does it star,etc?
Did you like it or not?
What were its strong points?
What were the weak points?
What words would you use to describe it?
Do you think your classmates would enjoy it?

USEFUL LANGUAGE
a)Describing what it is
it’s called..
it’s by…
it was (written/directed/produced/published/designed)by/in…
it’s by the same(writer/director)as…
it’s his/her third(album/book)
it stars …
it’s set in …(esta ambientada en)
it’s based on …
it lasts/lasted(one and a half hours)
The story is very simple/complicated
It’s about…
b)Giving your opinion
The(acting/story/graphics) is/are brilliant/terrible.
The best/worst thing about it is…
… is really boring/annoying/exciting.
Another thing I really liked/hated was…
One weak point was…
I’d recommend it to anyone who likes …
I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone!

7)GIVE TIPS ON HOW TO BEHAVE

Behavior between the sexes

Being late
How you greet and address people
Smoking
The way people dress
Typical times for going out/eating
What people do when they go out

Task:speaking
1)work in groups.you are going to make a list of tips about how to behave when you go out.
Choose one of the options below.
Either write some tips for a foreign visitor to your country.write notes about the topics in the
preparation section.Which things would a visitor find different in your country?
Or imagine you have been asked to appear on a radio programme aimed at people over
fifty.This week they are giving a ‘guide’to the way young people behave when they go
out.Think about the topics in the preparation section and prepare what you are going to say.

USEFUL LANGUAGE
a)What to do

Generally people…
Most Spanish/young people…
Always remember to…
It’s polite/usual/important/perfectly OK/common to…
Don’t be surprised if …
People expect you to …

b)What not to do
You should never …
These days,nobody …
Nobody cares about …
It might seem strange if you …
It’s not acceptable to …

8)MAKE A LIST OF THINGS YOU’D HATE TO BE WITHOUT

Switch on/off …your mobile phone Plug in…the vacuum cleaner

Press…the button
Restart …your computer
Replay …your messages
Hold down…the button
My computer…’s crashed
The batteries…need replacing
Rewind/fast forward…the tape
Turn up/down…the volume
Shut down…your computer
Pause…the tape
My mobile phone…needs recharging

Task:speaking
1)You are going to present your own list of five things you’d hate to be without.You could
include some of the following.
Furniture and Ornaments
Machines and technology
Things of sentimental value
Useful everyday objects
CD’s or books
Photos
Clothes
Jewellery
2)Spend a few minutes thinking about how to describe these things and why they are
important to you.Mention some or all of the following.
-what the object is
-where/how/when you got it
-description of the object(colour,size,etc.)
-why it’s important to you
-what you use it for
-why you couldn’t live without it
-any stories/memories associated with it

USEFUL LANGUAGE
a)Introducing objects
I couldn’t live without my…
One thing I’d hate to be without is …
b)Describing objects
I bought it when I…
It was given to me by my…
I’ve had it for…
It’s made of …
It’s quite (small)…
It used to belong to …
c)Saying why it’s important
it’s really important to me because …
I need it for…
It’s very valuable.
It’s got great sentimental value.
It reminds me of …
I’d be really lost without it.

9)DECIDE HOW TO SPEND LOTTERY MONEY

Butget(presupuesto)
Is getting worse(cada vez peor)
Is getting better(cada vez mejor)
Is decreasing(esta disminuyendo)
Is increasing(esta aumentando)
Is going up(esta subiendo)
Is going down(esta bajando)
Is falling(esta cayendo)
Is rising(esta elevando,alzando)
Is deteriorating(esta empeorando)
Is improving(esta mejorando)
Is becoming more …(esta convirtiendose más…)
Is becoming less…(esta convirtiéndose menos…)

Task:speaking
a)work individually.You are on the lottery commission.Decide how you think the money should
be divided between different organisations.
b)Plan how you will justify your suggestions.

USEFULL LANGUAGE
a)Explaining advantages/disadvantages
If we give…to…
…will create a lot of / won’t create any jobs.
…will / won’t make the country wealthier(más ricos) / better educated.
…will / won’t be good for everybody.
…will/could be a waste of money.
The most important thing for the future of the country is…
b)Discussing/Presenting your opinions
We should definitely give some money to…
I don’t think…deserves any money.
I(don’t) agree.
Yes,but what about…?
We found it difficult to agree on…

10)TELL A GHOST STORY

A burned-out house
Some ruins
A newspaper headline
An envelope
Thick fog
An isolated house
An elderly couple
Someone offering to pay
A restaurant owner

Unfortunately(desafortunadamente)
Surprisingly(sorprendentemente)
Gradually(poco a poco)
Immediately(inmediatamente,en seguida)
Suddenly(derrepente,de pronto,bruscamente)
Fortunately(afortunadamente)
Obviously(obviamente)
Eventually(finalmente)

Task:speaking
Work in groups.Think about these questions.
a)How does the story begin?
b)How will you describe the characters and places?
c)How does the story end?
d)How can you make the ending more dramatic and interesting for listeners?

-Probably from the beginning of the story

Once there was a man/One day many years ago

-Probably from the middle of the story

Then/After a while/later that day/A few days later/The following night…/A few weeks passed

-Probably from the end of the story

In the end (of something)/At last/Eventually/Finally

USEFUL LANGUAGE
a)Describing when things happen
One day/night…
The following day…
A few moments later…
After a while…
b)Making the story more interesting
to their surprise/horror…
Feeling tired/terrified,they…
Suddenly…
Eventually…

11)PRESENT YOUR OPINIONS

It should be against the law(to …/for someone)
It should be made legal(for people to…)
It should be made illegal(for people to…)
It should be banned.
People should have the right to do this.
People shouldn’t have the right to do this.
People should be fined/sent to prison(for doing this.)
There should be capital punishment.

It’s fair/it’s too harsh/it’s too liberal/it’s ridiculous/it’s sensible(razonable)/it’s unfair

Task:speaking
Work in a small groups.choose at least three topics from the controversial.
Work individually .Spend a few minutes planning how to express your ideas.
CONTROVERSY…
1)All forms of hunting for sport(including fishing) should be banned
2)It should be made illegal for parents to smack their children
3)Terminally ill people who wish to die should have the right to do so.
4)People should not be allowed to work for more than 35 hours a week
5)Everyone should have the right to carry a gun if they wish to.
6)Young people should have the right to get married at sixteen without their parents’
permission
7)Smoking should be banned in all public places
8)There should be capital punishment for anyone who commits murder
9)Anyone who steals should be sent to prison,no matter how small the thing is that they steal
10)It should be against the law to kill animals for food
11)Everyone have the right to a free university education
12)Military service should be compulsory for all young men and women
13)Parents should have the right to choose the sex of their unborn child if they wish
14)People who smoke should not have the right to free medical care from the state

USEFUL LANGUAJE
a)Expressing your opinions
Personally, I think / I don’t think…
It seems to me that…
I think it’s wrong to…
Everyone should be free to…
I don’t really have any strong opinions about this.
b)Agreeing and disagreeing
I completely agree.
Yes, you’re right
I agree in some ways but…
I think it depends(on the situation/person)
I don’t really agree.
I’m afraid I don’t agree at all.
c)Presenting the views of your groups
The topic we discussed most was…
We all had different opinions about…

PART 1
 
What famous places have you visited in Lima/Peru? When / How / How long..?

Would you prefer to spend time in the mountains, the countryside, the jungle or at the beach?
Why?

If you had more free time, how would you spend it?

Have you ever been or lived abroad? What was it like?

Can you describe your typical working day/weekend?

Can you tell me what you did last weekend?

What are you going to do tomorrow morning/afternoon/evening?

Can you tell me a bit about your job?

What are you studying at the moment?

If you had the opportunity to go back to school, what would you change about it?

PART 2

FIND THINGS IN COMMON pg. 12-13

A TOUR DESTINATION pg.32-33

FAMOUS PEOPLE pg.42-43

THINGS YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT pg.86-87

CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS pg. 116-117