2nd Intermediate - Living abroad

Watch the video and choose the correct answer:

 
1.         Why did he leave England?

a)         He wanted to succeed

b)         Because his friends encouraged him

c)         He wasn’t healthy in England

2.         What’s his favourite moment of the day?

a)         When he has breakfast with the locals

b)         When he wakes up

c)         When he goes running

3.         What negative aspects does he mention?

a)         The Germans laugh at him

b)         His Spanish is not good

c)         There are too many British people

4.         How does he define Marbella’s lifestyle?

a)         As a combination of modern and traditional aspects

b)         As 20th century modern thinking

c)         As traditional Spanish lifestyle

5.         What’s the ultimate reason for choosing Marbella?

a)         Money and women

b)         Freedom and good weather

c)         Friendliness and happiness

Answers written in white. Select this line to see them: 1 a, 2c, 3c, 4a, 5a

 

History of Thanksgiving

Watch and complete the sentences:
 

1. The Mayflower departed in the fall of 1620 
2. Almost half the colonists died
3. A Native American taught the pilgrims how to use fish as fertilizer
4. The pilgrims had a harvest celebration with 90 Wampanoags
5. Sarah Josepha Buell Hale was the first female magazine editor
6. In 1863 President Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be Thanksgiving day
7. Macy's day parede started in 1924
8. In 1941 Thanksgiving day was moved to extend the Christmas shopping season
9. Thanksgiving is a day to think about all our blessings

As always, select the text to see the answers.

Advanced - Science and the Mystic World

You can find the transcription here. Create your own fill-in-the-gap exercise to practice.
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Pronunciation

Try this poem



Did you find it difficult? How about this one? If you are able to read it correctly, your English is perfect!




Now something a little easier but without audio.

And what about some twisted tongue twisters?

2nd Intermediate - Superstitions

Do you know why Friday 13th is associated with bad luck?

Listen to this program and find out the answer.

Check the script to see if you were right.

Advanced - Modern art

Check the script.

2nd Intermediate - Relationships

Listen to the song and fill in the missing verbs. Enjoy.



"Someone Like You"

I heard that you settled down
That you found a girl and you're married now.
I heard that your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you.

Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light.

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over.

Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,"
Yeah.

You know how the time flies
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised
In a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days

Nothing compares
No worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes
They are memories made.
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?

Answers: Select the text above to see the answers in the blanks

Animals save the planet

2nd Intermediate - Renewable energies

Listen to the following videos and make a list of the advantages and disadvantages mentioned. Then watch or check the script to see the correct answers:

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Now learn more about biofuels doing this reading comprehension

Advanced - Men and women

2nd Intermediate - The Body in the Library

The Body in the Library. You can watch this and the rest of the chapters on Youtube.