When do we use past simple?
We use past simple for an action that started and finished in the past.
What is a pirate?
A pirate is a person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
What do you normally find on the X of a map?
Bonus: What is it called in Pirate English?
Bonus: Booty
When is Mother´s Day in Spain?
Mother´s day is the first Sunday in May. This year it was May 3rd.
Which planet is the biggest?
Jupiter
What is the difference between past simple and past continuous?
The past simple is used to talk about events, states or habits that happened at a specific time in the past; whereas past continuous talks about events and temporary states that were in progress around a certain time in the past.
Match the crew position to its responsibilities.
1. The person who sails the ship and reads maps
2. The person who makes food for the crew
3. The person chosen by the rest of the crew
A. Cook B. Captain C. Sailmaster
1. C
2. A
3. B
Name the Pirates.
a. b.
A. Jack Sparrow
B. Captain Hook
What is celebrated on May 5th in many places around the world?
Cinco de Mayo
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32
1. I ___ (sit) in the bank when you ___(call).
2. I __: (finish) my online coursework at 10 pm.
3. She ___ (not) answer the phone because she ___ (play) Call of Duty.
1. I was sitting in the bank when you called.
2. I finished my online coursework at 10 pm.
3. She didn´t answer the phone because she was playing Call of Duty.
Match the vocabulary to the definitions.
1. a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face.
2. a large container normally made of wood
3. a large colored handkerchief, worn tied around the head or neck.
a. bandana b. beard c. barrel
1. B
2. C
3. A
True or False?
Pirates have a universal language.
Pirates wear eyepatches for fashion and safety reasons.
Some pirates buried their treasures.
1. False
2. False
3. True
Which Saint is celebrated on May 15th in Madrid, Spain? What is his occupation?
Saint Isidore; He is a farmer/labourer
How many provinces are in Spain?
50
When do we use past perfect? Complete the sentences in past perfect.
1. When they arrived we ___ already ___ cooking. (start)
2. He was very tired because he ___ ___ well.
(sleep, negative)
We use past perfect to refer to make it clear that one event happened before another in the past.
1. When they arrived we had already started cooking.
2. He was tired because he hadn´t slept well.
What does weigh anchor mean in pirate English?
Be ready/get ready to go
Match the pirate phrases with their meanings.
1. Ahoy
2. Shiver me timbers
3. Aye
A. Yes B. What a surprise C. Hello
1. C
2. B
3. A
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated? What happened that day?
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican celebration that recognizes a victory against the French on May 5, 1862.
What are the top two languages spoken in the world? Give the answer in order.
1. Mandarin Chinese
2. English
1. The train ___ just ___ (leave) when I ___ (arrive).
2. When I _____ (arrive) the train ____ (leave).
3. As soon as I ____ (arrive) the train ____ (leave).
1. The train had just left when I arrived.
2. When I was arriving the train left.
3. As soon as I arrived/had arrived the train left.
Describe the meaning of scurvy and use it in a sentence.
Scurvy refers to someone who is nasty, mean or disliked.
Ex) ¨You scurvy lass, you’ll get none of this treasure.”
Who was Jack Ward and how did he get the name Jack Sparrow?
Captain Jack Ward was a legendary pirate and sailor who sailed to Tunisia. He was so obsessed with birds that the locals called him Jack "Asfur," Arabic for "sparrow." Hence, the name Captain Jack Sparrow.
Why is Cinco de Mayo so well-known and celebrated in various countries?
It is well-known worldwide because Mexicans in the USA and other countries use it as a day to show their pride in their culture. Many non-Mexicans celebrate the holiday.
What is the longest country in the world?
Brazil