WHAT CAN WE DO?

ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS FOR ALL OF US

Can you give some ideas about what we can do to help the environment? What everyday actions can we take? Think of 4 things at least!

Now, watch the video:

Is it really difficult to do these things? Or at least some of them? 

PLASTIC

It is evident that plastic has made our lives easier and more comfortable in many ways but it is also becoming a huge problem. I am sure you have already heard about these dangers. What are they? 

Now watch this video about the lives of three plastic bottles:

So now, can you tell me what you do with plastic bottles and other plastic containers? Do you use plastic bags? Tell the truth, please 😊

ENVIRONMENT

Work with a partner and make a list of the good and the bad things that mankind has done to the planet. 

Then watch the video: 

What do you think about the video? Do you think it is realistic or is it just an exaggeration to make us think?

Some people believe that we, as individuals, can't do anything to change the situation because it's the governments' responsibility to do something. GIVE YOUR OPINION ABOUT THIS STATEMENT.

HOW DO THEY MAKE US CONSUME MORE?

Watch this video about the ways companies, restaurants or supermarkets trick us to buy or order more:

Have you ever experienced one of these tricks? Do you always keep to your budget or do you sometimes buy products you don't need? Do you think shopping is a hobby rather than a necessity nowadays? Do people just shop for fun?
If you have seen any other tricks in shops, let us know!
Please, post you opinions in a comment.

PRONUNCIATION LESSON

How do you pronounce these words? Read them aloud:

ankle/uncle

ship/sheep

cup/cap

I/eye

beer/bear

bear/beard

pair/pear

heart/hurt

Do they sound the same for you? Or different? 

This chart may help you:

https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/phonemic-chart-ia.htm

Now, watch this video by "Amigos Ingleses" :

Then, write down the sentences that your teacher is going to read in class. Compare with a partner. Did you do it well? 😊

REMEMBRANCE DAY - POPPY DAY

Watch this video about the story of the poppy. You can watch it with subtitles in English if you find it difficult to understand.

Then write a comment including the following information:

·      Did you know about Poppy Day before we talked about it in class?

·      Why is it celebrated on November 11th?

·      Why do you think Remembrance Day is such an important day for the British?

TOP 15 INTELLIGENT ANIMALS

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT ANIMALS ARE THE MOST INTELLIGENT?

Talk to your partner and choose 15 animals to make a list.

Now watch the video and check if you were right!

 Were you right? Did you expect these 15 animals to be the smartest?