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Vocabulary

Unit 1: Senses and Suffixes

Hearing: faint, crunchy, deafening, silent.
Sight: blinding, bright, dark.
Smell: fragrant, stinky.
Taste: rich, spicy, sweet.
Touch: hard, soft, rough, slimy, smooth.

Noun Suffixes: -ic, -less, -al, -y, -ous, -ful, -ation, -ance, -ence, -ment.
Verb Suffixes: -ant, -ent, -ive, -able.

Unit 2: Language and Culture

International, religious, local, traditional, multicultural, secular.

Phrasal Verbs: Join in, put on, set off, hand out, dress up, come together, put up, take off, pack out.

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Chapter 11

1. How did Bobby feel on Saturday, after the money disappeared, and what does he want to do now?

He felt terrible and wanted to find the thief.

2. Mr. Penny wanted to phone the police. Why didn't Bobby want this?

He felt responsible for losing the money and wanted to try and find it himself.

3. Why did Bobby think that [character name] stole the money?

Because he had round glasses and often had a pen behind his ear.

4. [Question missing]

Chapter 12

1. In Devon, what financial help did the project receive?

A tour bus company donated the transport, and the restaurants and shops in the area also gave money.

2. Why was Lisa worried?

Because the other teens were making so much money.

3. When the newspaper team won the trip to Paris, what was Helen'

English Grammar

Verb Tenses

Present Simple

I/You know/He/She/It knows

I don't know

Do I know?

Present Continuous

I am watching

I am not watching

Are you watching?

Past Simple

I knew/He watched

I didn't know/He didn't watch

Did you know?

Past Continuous

I was watching

I wasn't watching

Was I watching?

Past Perfect Simple

I had watched

I hadn't watched

Had I watched?

Present Perfect Simple

You have watched

You haven't watched

Have you watched?

Present Perfect Continuous

I have been watching

I haven't been watching

Have you been watching?

Future Perfect

You will have watched

You won't have watched

Will you have watched?

Future Continuous

You will be watching

You won't be watching

Will you be watching?

Comparatives and Superlatives

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Unit 1: Life Events & Expressions

• Change school – cambiar de colegio
• Retire – jubilarse
• Take a gap year – año sabático
• Move house – mudarse
• Start your own business – montar tu propio negocio
• Win an award – ganar un premio
• Have an accident – tener un accidente
• Go for an interview – ir a una entrevista
• Make new friends
• Drop out of university – abandonar la universidad
• Settle down – sentar la cabeza
• Get into trouble
• Become rich
• Go abroad – ir al extranjero
• Worry about
• Depend on
• Agree about – estar de acuerdo sobre
• Listen to
• Argue about – argumentar sobre
• Talk to
• Wait for
• Argue with – discutir con
• Participate in
• Look forward to – esperar con interés
• Agree with – estar de acuerdo con

Unit 2: Literature & Genres

• Play – obra de teatro
• Adventure

Food Vocabulary

• Crab - Cangrejo
• Mussels - Mejillones
• Prawns - Langostinos
• Salmon - Salmón
• Squid - Calamar
• Tuna - Atún
• Beef - Carne de vaca
• Chicken - Pollo
• Duck - Pato
• Lamb - Cordero
• Pork - Cerdo

Cooking Methods

• Boiled - Hervido
• Roast - Asado
• Baked - Horneado
• Grilled - A la parrilla
• Fried - Frito
• Steamed - Al vapor

Fruits & Vegetables

• Aubergine - Berenjena
• Beetroot - Remolacha
• Cabbage - Col
• Cherries - Cerezas
• Courgette - Calabacín
• Cucumber - Pepino
• Grapes - Uvas
• Green Beans - Judías verdes
• Lemon - Limón
• Mango - Mango
• Melon - Melón
• Peach - Melocotón
• Pear - Pera
• Raspberries - Frambuesas
• Red Pepper - Pimiento rojo

Family Life Vocabulary

• Husband - Marido
• Daughter - Hija
• Stepfather/Stepmother - Padrastro/Madrastra
• Half-brother/Half-sister - Medio hermano/Media hermana
• Uncle

Key Features of Articles (A, An, The)

• Both describe one or a number of things.
• They precede a noun.

Examples: An excellent book. The book is very thick.

General Rules for A and The

Using "The" (Specific)

Use "the" when referring to one thing in particular.

Example: The dog barks (referring to a specific dog).

Using "A" (General)

Use "a" when referring to one thing in general. Note: "A" literally means one.

Example: A dog barks (referring to any dog).

Indefinite Article Rules (A/An)

Usage with Singular Countable Nouns

Use A or An before singular countable nouns.

Example: He works for an advertising agency.

A vs. An: Based on Sound

• A: Used before consonant sounds. Example: a horse.
• An: Used before vowel sounds. Example: an eagle.

Other Uses of A/An

• To introduce

Unit 1: Introduction to Language and Linguistics

• Akmajian, A., Demers, R.A., & Harnish, R.M. Linguistics: An Intro to Language and Communication. M.I.T. Press (1984)
• Downes, W. Language and Society. Fontana Paperbacks. (1984)
• Fromkin, V. & Rodman, R. An Introduction to Language. Holt, Rinehart & Winston. (1983)
• Ferrández, Ferreres y Sarramona. Didáctica del lenguaje. CEAC. Barcelona. (1982)
• Fry, D.B. The Physics of Speech. Cambridge University Press. (1979)
• Halliday,M.A.K. Language and social semiotic.The social interpretation of language and meaning. Edward Arnold. Ldn(1978)
• Hymes, D. Language and Social Context. Penguin books. (1972)
• Jespersen, O. Language;Its Nature, Development and Origin. Macmillan. (1921)
• Malinowski, Bronislaw K.

Advantages of Using Games in Language Learning

Games offer numerous benefits for language learners:

1. Variety and Engagement: Games introduce variety and break the monotony of traditional lessons, keeping students motivated and engaged.
2. Motivation and Energy: They provide a refreshing break from formal teaching, re-energizing students and fostering a positive learning environment.
3. Hidden Practice: Games offer opportunities for"hidde" or"disguise" language practice, reinforcing specific language patterns, vocabulary, and pronunciation in a fun and engaging way.
4. Cognitive Skill Development: Games can enhance attention span, concentration, memory, listening skills, and reading skills.
5. Increased Participation: Games encourage participation from all students,