Saturday, 27 April 2013

WHAT IS THE PROBABILITY THAT...

a computer WILL be more intelligent that a man?  Yes, probably because a lot of progress with the technology.
we WILL be hit by a giant asteroid? Yes, probably because it's happened before.
we WILL clone prehistoric animal? Perhaps science has advanced a lot.
microchips WILL be inserted into the humain brain? Perhaps, because in the future all can evolve.
we WILL control the weather?  No, probably not, because we are more and more out of control.
a cure for cancer WILL be found? Yes, probably because we continue studying to advance medicine.
ours cars WILL drive us? Yes, probably because cars are getting better.
newspaper WILL be replaced by the internet? Perhaps, because now internet is used more.
traffic conditions in our cities WILL improve? Perhaps, it depends on the vehicles.
English WILL become the world language? Perhaps, because it is the first international language.

                                               

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

The Uncertain Future



Go to the page:

The uncertain future: discussing probability in the future.

Read the information about Probability in the future and Expressing uncertainty in the future.

Activities:
1. Pair work speaking activity. 
Do you think you will ever...
Choose five questions, copy them on your notebook. Ask the questions to your partner and answer you partner's questions.

2. Writing activity.
What is the probability that... 
Choose ten questions, copy them on a new post and give reasons for your answers. Illustrate the post with a picture and don't forget to write the title and the labels: your names and "future".

Monday, 15 April 2013


Negative Sentences in Present Perfect Simple


  1. Sarah has not washed the dishes.
  2. Anita has not cleaned the kitchen.
  3. Maureen and Gavin have not watered the plants.
  4. Joey has not made his bed.
  5. David has not bought milk.
  6. Lisa has not been to the baker's.
  7. Aran and Jack have not done their homework.
  8. Jane and Ben have not tidied up their rooms.
  9. Alex has not fed the hamster.
  10. Hazel has not emptied the bin.

Questions in Present Perfect Simple


  1. Have you answered the question?
  2. Has Jenny locked the door?
  3. Has Walter called us?
  4. Have you seen the picture?
  5. Have your parents got the letter?
  6. Has it rained a lot?
  7. How often have we sung the song?
  8. Has Maureen watched the film?
  9. How many books has Bob read?With he, she, it or a singular noun, we usehas.
    irregular verb - 3rd form (column) of irregular verbs (read-read-read)
  10. Have you ever been to London?






Positive Sentences in Present Perfect Simple


  1. Bob has visited his grandma.(i)
  2. Jimmy has played on the computer.(i)
  3. Sue and Walter have washed their car.(i)
  4. Andrew has repaired his bike.(i)
  5. Phil has helped Anne with maths.(i)
  6. Brad and Louise have watched a film.(i)
  7. Tamara has talked to her best friend.(i)
  8. Bridgette has drawn a picture.(i)
  9. Carol has read a computer magazine.(i)
  10. Tom and Alice have been to a restaurant.(i)

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Jobs: People work

Have you ever seen the rain?

Listen to the song, translate it and record your voice singing it.

Present Perfect Activities


Hello, You're going to work in pairs. First, practice the present perfect affirmative, negative and interrogative. Write the incorrect sentences on your notebook. Then, do the tests. There are three levels: level 1, level 2 and level 3. Write down your score.