Connectors
Complete the connectors:
_____ general
_____ a result
_____ the other hand
_____addition
in general
as a result
on the other hand
in addition
The Passive Voice focuses on...
the object
What conditionals do exist?
zero, first, second and third
We can express habits with "used to"; which do we have and for what times?
used to ~ past
be used to ~ present
get used to ~ "future" start becoming familiar with a nre habit
When do we celebrate the Day of the Death?
October 31st
Mention 3 connector of contrast. DON'T MENTION "but"
on the other hand
however
although
even though
though
despite
in spite of
that said
nevertheless
The passive voice has one extra element apart from the object, verb and subject...
verb to be
What's the function of the 2nd conditional?
to talk about hypotetical, imaginary, unreal, almost impossible situations
Say 3 past habits about yourself?
I used to + base form...
When was America discovered? year
1492
Complete the sentence with a connector that could fit.
I loved the movie, _____ the audio was not the best.
however
despite
on the other hand
past participle
Whats the function of the 3rd conditional?
To talk about an unreal past result.
Real situations that already happened, but you wish a different past result.
What habits are you used to now? Say 4, correctly.
I am used to + verb(ing)
How do you say "peluche" in English?
Plush - Plushy
Mention 3 connectors of addition, 3 of contrast and 3 of result.
NO "but"
NO "and"
ADDITION: moreover, furthermore, besides (that), in addition, plus, as well as, what's more, additionally
CONTRAST: however, nevertheless, whereas, on the other hand, otherwise, although, even though, despite (that), in spite of, alternatively
RESULT: that's why, as a result, as a consequence, consequently, due to, therefore, because of, as a reason of
Complete the sentences:
The documents ________ by the lawyer. (review ~ Present Progressive)
The book ________ by the author. (publish ~ Present Perfect)
The report ________ by the manager. (write ~ Present Progressive)
The song ________ by the band. (record ~ Past Perfect)
The homework ________ by the student. (complete ~ Present Perfect)
The plan ________ by the board. (approve ~ Past Perfect)
Complete the sentences:
0 CONDITIONAL
Plants _________ (die) if they __________ (not get) enough water.
If it __________ (rain), the grass __________ (get) wet.
1st CONDITIONAL
They __________ (go) to the beach if the weather __________ (be) nice.
She __________ (buy) a new car if she __________ (get) a raise.
2nd CONDITIONAL
We __________ (move) to a bigger house if we __________ (have) more money.
If he __________ (have) more time, he __________ (learn) a new language.
3rd CONDITIONAL
If they __________ (leave) earlier, they__________ (catch) the train.
She __________ you if she __________ (know) your number.
Plants die if they don’t get enough water.
If it rains, the grass gets wet.
They will go to the beach if the weather is nice.
She will buy a new car if she gets a raise.
We would move to a bigger house if we had more money.
If he had more time, he would learn a new language.
If they had left earlier, they would have caught the train.
She would have called you if she had known your number.
Mention 3 past traditions and new ones you do in the present on Special Dates.
I used to + base form
I am used to + verb (ing)
Mention 3 fruits or vegetables exported by Mexico.
tomato, berries, avocado, pepper, blackberry, rasperry, lemon, grapefruit, mango
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONNECTORS:
as a result, as a consequence, however, in addition, addionally
Many countries have special traditions. __________ (1), in Japan, people celebrate the New Year by visiting temples. __________ (2), families in Mexico celebrate Día de los Muertos by making altars, __________ (3), these celebrations help people feel close to their culture. __________ (4), these traditions are taught to children, __________ (5), young people learn about their culture and keep the traditions alive.
FILL IN THE BLANKS:
In many countries, traditional festivals are an important part of culture. For example, in Spain, a famous tomato festival called La Tomatina __________ (1) (celebrate) for many years. Recently, this festival __________ (2) (organize) with more safety measures for this month. Last year, some changes __________ (3) (make) to the event before it started. In another tradition, in Japan, the Cherry Blossom Festival __________ (4) (enjoy) by people all over the country every spring. Right now, the parks __________ (5) (decorate) with beautiful cherry blossom lanterns during this season.
What actions do you regret? Express them by using the 3rd conditional.
If I had ... + I would have ...
FILL IN THE BLANKS:
When I was a child, I __________ (1) play outside every day with my friends. We __________ (2) go to the park and ride our bikes all afternoon. Now, I live in a big city, and it took me some time to __________ (3) the noise and the crowds. At first, I wasn't comfortable with it, but now I __________ (4) the busy city life. I think it's important to __________ (5) new situations, even if they seem difficult at first.
Say this tongue twister 4 times with NO pauses
She sells seashells by the seashore.
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