GLOBAL WARMING. PANIC OR REALITY?

Global warming is already under way. The evidence is vast and the urgency of taking action becomes clearer with every new scientific study. Some of the most obvious signs are visible in the Arctic, where rising temperatures and melting ice are dramatically changing the region’s unique landscapes and wildlife—as well as people’s lives and livelihoods. Across the globe, other early warning signs include melting glaciers, shifting ranges of plants and animals, and the earlier onset of spring.

1. What is global warming?

Global warming  is the current rise in the average temperature of Earth's oceans and atmosphere. The scientific consensus is that global warming is occurring and was initiated by human activities, especially those that increase concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as deforestation and burning of fossil fuels. 
 

2. What is the process involved in the greenhouse effect?

The "greenhouse effect" is the warming that happens when certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat. These gases let in light but keep heat from escaping, like the glass walls of a greenhouse. First, sunlight shines onto the Earth's surface, where it is absorbed and then radiates back into the atmosphere as heat. In the atmosphere, “greenhouse” gases trap some of this heat, and the rest escapes into space. The more greenhouse gases are in the atmosphere, the more heat gets trapped. 
 

3. What signs warn us about global warming?

Some of the signs are visible in the Arctic, where rising temperatures and melting ice are dramatically changing the region’s unique landscapes and wildlife—as well as people’s lives and livelihoods. Across the globe, other early warning signs include melting glaciers, shifting ranges of plants and animals, and the earlier onset of spring.

 

4.Watch the video and explain this idea: Global warming: panic or reality?

 

I think it's true what the video says, because humans are destroying this beautiful planet without even thinking about the consequences later. I think if everyone put their little bit we could get to a better world and stop a little global warming.

5. What can we do to stop global warming? Suggest five ideas.

 

- Using more bicycles instead of cars with diesel or gasoline.

- Utilitzar les papereres. No llençar la brossa al terra.

- Use more renewable energy sources like solar energy, wind energy and hydropower.

- Recycle containers. Everything in its container!

- Care a little more about our beautiful world!


RESPONSIBLE CONSUMER

Who Made My Trainers? How To Be A Responsible Consumer

1. Your local supermarket sells really delicious potato crisps. They’re also really cheap. One day a friend tells you that the crisps are made from potatoes which are picked by children. What’s more, the children are not paid. They work 12 hours a day. All they get is a bed and an evening meal. Many of them are sick and unhappy.

Question: Would you keep buying the crisps?

There will continue to buy this potatoe crisps because I think that child abuse is horrible besides, what those poor kids have done to deserve this? So go to another supermarket or buy other potatoe crisps.

2. You discover that your favourite brand of shampoo is made by a company that tests its products on rabbits. When they do this, some of the rabbits go blind. Many of them suffer from skin inflammations and have to be destroyed.

Question: Would you keep using this shampoo? 

If I see that the shampoo is good and have already fixed this problem I would use but if not change it for precaution.

Your favourite music group is really cool, and you buy all their albums. Then you realise that some of their songs contain ideas that could be considered racist and sexist. This is confirmed when you read a news report in which the band leader is accused of having intolerant attitudes towards minority groups.

Question: Would you keep buying their albums?

If you really like their music probably continue to buy.

Vocabulary

• brand: marca.
• brand name: marca de fàbrica.

• high street: carrer principal.

• Consumer: consumidor.

• Logo: logotip.

• marketing: mercadeig.

• ethical/unethical:ètit/ no ètic.

• exploit, exploitative: explotació.

• multinational: multinacional
  
  
  
  
  
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UNIT 9: An email to an internet forum.

Hi,

My name's Laia Arnau Constans and I live in Greenwich in South London. I like the area where I live, so I want to improve it.

In my opinion there isn't anywhere for young people to go. There aren't any facilities for them. As a result, young people spend all their time hanging around on the street. There are sometimes problems with vandalism and graffiti.

I think the council should do something about this. I'm sure we should have a youth café, for example.

Laia Arnau Constans.

Campaign poster 'only children can fully see'

A poster designed to be fully seen only by children has been used by a Spanish charity.

When looked at from a child's height, a "secret" message showing a helpline number shows up.

The poster uses a technique called lenticular printing - which means looking from a different angle shows a slightly different image.

It's being used as part of a campaign by the Anar Foundation to tackle child abuse.

Lenticular printing is also used to create 3D effects and make things look animated.

Tour de France: Froome not Bradley Wiggins to lead Sky

Sir Bradley Wiggins' chances of winning the Tour de France again appear to be dashed - Chris Froome's been confirmed as Team Sky's leader this year.

Wiggins became the first British Tour de France champ last year.

His teammate Froome helped him to victory.

Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford said: "Given Chris' step-up in performances this year, our plan, as it has been since January, is to have him lead the Tour de France team."

Each team has a leader, and their teammates have to work really hard to help that rider win the race.

Wiggins is currently aiming to become the first British winner of the Giro d'Italia, a three-week bike race across Italy.

He is leading Team Sky, who lie in second place after Sunday's stage two.

The Host

This is the film of a book by Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight series.
There are no vampires this time - Earth has been infiltrated by parasitic aliens called "souls", which possess humans. There's a love story, of course, between a boy and a "soul". Twilight fans will be happy! 

  

UNIT 9: organize an event

Austin: Hey, guys. What's going here?

Christy : We're trying to organize a berbeue. We want to make some money for the youth club.

Brandon: Cool! Can I do anything?
Austin: Yes. There's a lot to do. We need some food and drink.

Christy : Yeah, my dad's helping with that.

Brandon: And I think we should make some invitation.

Austin: I can do taht, if you want.

Brandon: OK. Thanks, Austin.

Christy : Then all we need some music.

Austin: You should phone Zoey – she's in a band.

Brandon: OK. Great.

UNIT 7: Formal letter

11^th March

Dear Sir or Madam

I am the capitan of a cycling club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The name of the club is Lowlander Cycling Club. I am writing to you because we were planning a tour and were looking for sponsors.

The tour will take place in June. Teams and fans from around the world are going to be in Milwaukee for this event, and I think that it will be good publicity for your company.

Please contact me if you are interested in sponsoring us or if you need any more information. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully

Laia Arnau Constans

Capitan

UNIT 6: A survey

I spent a survey of the whole class about what their favourite piece of fruit. In class we are twenty-two.
The result was that eight persons like apples, six persons like bananas, four persons they like strawberries. two persons they like grapes and two more like peaches.
We conclude that the fruit is more like are apples and peaches are the least.

Around the world in eighty days

Phileas Fogg, an eccentric English gentleman and bachelor, lives in London. He is one of the most upstanding members of the Reform Club. He comes to his club every morning on the stroke of 11.30. He reads the newspapers, eats at 12 o'clock, talks very little, plays whist with his fellow club members and goes back home at midnight. Phileas Fogg has just hired a new servant, a French man called Passepartout. Passepartout feels happy to work for the calm Mr. Fogg. After a turbulent youth he hopes to live in peace. He takes great pleasure in contemplating the schedule of his daily duties. From 8 in the morning until midnight everything is planned. 'Just what I need', he thinks, a homeloving and organized man.

UNIT 8: Help when there's a problem

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- Laia, what's happened? Are you OK?

- No, I've cut my arm.

- How did that happen?

- It was an accident. I fell while I was playing basketball.

- Oh, right. Have you cleaned it?

- Yes, I have, but it hurts.

- Do you need help?

- No, I think it'll be OK.

- Mmm. Maybe you need to see a doctor.

UNIT 7: Talk about plans and arrangements

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- Alba... Alba!

- Yes? Oh, hi, Laia.

- Are you doing anything this evening?

- No, nothing special. Why?

- I'm going to a basketball match if you're interested.

- Yes, great. What time does it start?

- It's on at eight o'clock at the sports centre.

- OK. Shall I meet you outside at about seven thirty?

- Yeah, OK. I'll see you there.

- See you later, Laia.

First Conditional Presentation

Unit 5: A biography

Johnny Depp

Johnny Deep full name is John Christopher Depp II. He was born on 9^th of June 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky. He moved to Florida when he was seven. Johnny is an actor and a U.S.A producter.

Johnnny Deep started to act in 1984. His first film was A Nightmare on Elm Street. The film that lunch him to fame was 21 Jump Street. His most famouse film is Pirates of the Caribbean.

He was nominated for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe. His shows are popular because Jhonny is explosive and original.

Unit 4: A brave rescue

The rescue happened while we were on holiday in Pyrenees last December. It was realy amazing and I was lucky to get a photo of it.

I was with my family and we were making a trip to the mountains. We were hiking when we saw an helicopter. Three boys were loading one girl in a red helicopter. We were helping the boys.

Finally the boys were saving the girl and we were very happy.

The boy were very brave bacause it was a dangerouse place.

Unit 5. Compare ideas for a present

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Laia: How long will you be, Alba? Can we go now?
Alba: Not yet. I'm looking for a poster for my dad. He's into art.
Laia: Can I see?
Alba: Yes. What do you think of this?
Laia: It's OK. Who's it by?
Alba: This one's by van Gogh. It's called Starry Night.
Laia: That one's better.
Alba: Do you think so?
Laia: Yes, it's more interesting. The other one's a bit dark.
Alba: Yes, I think you're right. Thanks, Laia

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Speak about probility and the future

Laia: Alba, can I ask you a question? I'm doing a survey.

Alba: Yes, if you like.

Laia: Right, the question is, 'Do you think that the world will be a better place in the future?'

Alba: Let me think... No, definitely not. I think it'll be a worse place. What about you?

Laia: I disagree with you. I think it'll probably be a better place.

Alba: OK. What's the next question?

Laia: The next question is...

Express interest

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• That's amazin! Is that your photo, Laia?
• Yes, do you like it?
• Yeah. Where were you when you saw that?
• I was on holiday in Madrid. These people were doing tricks on their skateboards.
• Really? Why were they doing that?
• It was a show.
• Did you try it?
• You're kidding! I can't skateboard.
• Yeah, well it's a great photo. Well done!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

LES MISÉRABLES

Victor Hugo's Les Misérables is one of the most popular novels of all time. Now you can see the new musical film. An innocent man, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), escapes from prison and wants to start a new life. But Police Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe) is looking for him. Anne Hathaway also stars in the film as Fantine. And the best thing is... she's a fantastic singer!

GREASE!

One of the most famous American musicals is back in cinemas to celebrate its 35th anniversary. It's the story of two teenagers, Sandy and Danny, who fall in love during the summer holidays. They soon discover they are at the same High School. But how can a cool guy lik Danny date a nice sensible girl like Sandy?

CINEMA: Pirates of the caribbean

Johnny Depp is back as the world's favourite pirate, Jack Sparrow. In the fourth Pirates film, Jack meets Angelica, a woman from his past, played by Penelope Cruz. Je is not sure if she love him or of she want to find the Fountain of Youth. When Angelica takes Jack onto pirate Blackbeard's ship, Jack goes on another adventure. But who should he fear: Blackbeard or Angelica?

MUSIC: Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys is famous for her pop songs, but did you know she is also an excellent classical piamist? Her first album was a big success and made her the best-selling R&B artist of 2001. Her new album is doing well too. Alicia says she wants it to inspire her female fans. You might know the songs "Girl on Fire" and "Brand New Me". Do they inspire you?

MUSIC: Cody Simpon

Could this be the new Justin Bieber? Some people think so! 14-year-old Cody Simpson from AUstralia started recording songs in his bedroom in 2009. He put some songs on YouTube and was discovered by a record producer. His album 4U was Number Four in the USA. Not bad, Cody!

 

 

 

 

Guinness World Records.

The secrets of a record-breaking book

Every year the Guineness World Records publishes a list of the most unusual records. This worldwide best seller, from 9 to 99. Discover its amazing history.

MUSIC: Bruno Mars

2012 was a busy year for Bruno Mars. The singer from Hawaii became an international star and played concerts around the world. Bruno released his first album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, in 2010. Bruno is a talented musician: he grew up in a musical family and plays drums, guitar, heyboard, bass, piano and harmonica. His second album, Unorthodox Jukebox, is sure to be it!

ENGLISH PROJECT: English culture

1. Where's English spoken as an official language?

U.S.A, Canada, Australia, Guyana, Ireland, United Kingdom, Bahamas, South Africa, New Zealand and many Caribbean islands.

2. What currency would you use if you were living in London?

The pound.

3. Can you name THREE traditional British dishes?

Fish and Chips, Black Pudding and Roast Beef.

4. Can you name TWO important British traditions and festivals?

Saint Patrick's Day and Saint Valentine's Day.

THE UK/ GREAT BRITAIN/ BRITISH ISLES

The UK is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Wales, Scotland and England, together form Great Britain. Therefore Great Britain and Great Britain form UK. England is a country in the UK. The British Isles are occupied by two nations: Ireland and Great Britain.

ENGLAND/ WALES/ SCOTLAND/ NORTHERN IRELAND

	ENGLAND	SCOTLAND	WALES	N. IRELAND
Capital	London	Edinburgh	Cardiff	Belfast
Symbol/ Flower	Rose	Doffil	Thistle	Shamrock
Main cities	Plymuth	Glasgow	Copenhagen	Lisburn

	LONDON
Population	7,172,000 in April 2001
River	River Thames
Famous monuments	Bukingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Eye, Tower of London, Picadilly Circus.
Famous people	Adele, One Direction, Beatles and Amy Whitehouse.

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ROYAL FAMILY

A MEMORABLE DAY

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I remember my auntie's wedding four years ago. It was a very memorable day.

First, all the family came to my grandmother's house. At four o'clock we went to the church for the ceremony, and after that we went to a typical Catalan house. We had a snack there and then the party started at about nine o'clock. There was an amazing band and everybody danced. Finally, at about midnight, I went to sleep in this typical Catalan house.

There were a thirty people at the wedding. I remember my little cousin fell in the pool. It was a really fun day and I felt vary happy.