Pronunciation,...

Hit the road. [hit ðə rəud]


Hold Still. [həuld stil]


Leave out. [liːv aut]

Phrasal Verbs.

Hit the road. Is like a travel, is when you´re feet are hitting the paviment as you go.
Example: We hit the road to arrive at the school.


Hold still. Is like DON´T MOVE! 
Example: Hold still in the car!


Leave out. Is like forget something(a thing, and idea, etc.).
Exaple: Leave out the Soda! There´s not space in the refrigerator.

Exercises on Past Continuous and Simple Past.

EXERCISE A A group of people were staying in a hotel. One evening the fire alarm went off. Use the words in parentheses to make sentences saying what each person was doing at the time.
Example:   (Michael / take / a bath)   Michael was taking a bath.

1.	(Ann / write / a letter in her room) Ann  .
2.	(George / get / ready to go out) George  .
3.	(Carol and Dennis / have / dinner) Carol and Dennis  .
4.	(Tom / make / a phone call) Tom  .

EXERCISE B Make sentences from the words in parentheses. Put the verbs into the correct form: SIMPLE PAST or PAST CONTINUOUS.

Example:  (I / fall / asleep when I / watch / TV).   I fell asleep when I was watching TV.


1.(the phone / ring / while I / take a shower)

The phone  .

2.

(it / begin / to rain while I / walk / home)
.

3.(we / see / an accident while we / wait / for the bus)

EXERCISE C

Put the verb into the correct form: PAST CONTINUOUS or SIMPLE PAST.

Example:  While Tom was cooking (cook) dinner, the phone rang (ring).

1.	George   (fall) off the ladder while he   (paint) the ceiling.
2.	Last night I   (read) in the bed when suddenly I  (hear) a scream.
3.	(you/watch) TV when I called you?
4.	Ann   (wait) for me when I   (arrive).
5.	I   (not/drive) very fast when the accident  (happened).
6.	I   (break) a plate last night. I   (wash) the dishes when it   (slip) out of my hand.
7.	Tom   (take) a picture of me while I   (not/look).
8.	We   (not/go) out because it   (rain).
9.	What   (you/do) at this time yesterday?
10.	I   (see) Carol at the party. She   (wear) a new dress.

Links:

http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/omexercise/tiemposverbales/unit12.htm

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=734

Unit IV- Car Parts-

INTERIOR.

EXTERIOR.

Movie Report,..

Zookeeper.

That's in a zoo from USA.
The animals of the zoo decide to talk to him, but he scared! They want to hepl him win back his ex-girlfriend.
He accepts and he do a lot of fun things with them, and the ex-girlfriend became interested in him again; she ask him to married her but he felt that he didn't want it. He fell in love with Kate(the veterinarian), he goes after her and they kiss!
They stay in the zoo with all the animals.

Checking out video,...

Request Housekeeping Services video,..

Checking in video,...

Homework -Phrases in Future,...-

Plans:

(+)
1.- On Saturday night I'm going to dinner with my boyfriend.
2.- On Friday night I'm going to visit my grandma.
(-)
1.- On Saturday night I'm not going to watch TV.
2.- On Friday night I'm not going to eat pizza.
(?)
1.- Are you going to made food on Friday night?
2.- Are you going to buy a dog on Saturday morning?

Not Sure:

(+)
1.- I will do my homework on Thursday.
2.- I will see TV on Wednesday night.
(-)
1.- I won't make dinner on Wednesday night.
2.- I won't play in my computer on Thursday.
(?)
1.- Will you go shopping on Wednesday?
2.- Will you go to the theater on Thursday?

Present Continuous:

(+)
1.- I'm eating a hhamburger on Friday.
2.- I'm listening music on Wednesday.
(-)
1.- I'm not sleeping late on Saturday.
2.- I'm not making a cake on Sunday.
(?)
1.- Are you making a tart on Friday?
2.- Are you answering an exam on Monday?

Violent Movies,...

A 47% of parents said that have children, (between 4 to 6 years) thave imitated violent acts in the media.
And a 87% of children mimic good behavior.
Violent in movies/games it´s a cause for concern if a child becames hyperactive, has attention problems, etc.
The younger generation are more exposed to violence and they see that NORMAL.
See violent movies increase aggressive behavior in children.
Cartoon violence is bad for children because they imitated all that they see in the media.
And the violent movies affect more those that are weakly emocionalist.
This kind of movies lead to bullying in school or violent behavior.

Since, For, Always, Ordinal Numbers, and Superlative.

Since.

1.- He has lived in Cananea since 2000.
2.- I have bought my shoes since 2010.

For.

1.- She has eaten vegetables for 3 months.
2.- We have gone to the library for 1 year.

Always.

1.- I´ve always visited my grandmather on Saturdays.
2.- I´ve always wanted to travel to Venice.

Ordinal Numbers.

1.- This is the second time I 've seen that movie.
2.- This is the first time I've heard about this book.

Superlative.

1.- This picture is the best I've taken.
2.- This is the cutest dog I've ever seen.

Pair Work - Page 15 -

Renier likes "The King's Speech."

Genre: Drama/History.
Directed By: Tomm Hooper.


This film is about a king must rule him country, Inglaterra, as Jorge VI. But he has a problem: He is stutterer and the public speaking is complicated for him. So, his wife Isabel hires Lionel Logue, a speech therapist, to help him. Finally, Jorge VI prepares to give a speech to the nation in the battle against Hitler.

Sentences with the Simple Perfect Tense (Video)

I´ve been thinking about you - Londonbeat.

• We must have been stone crazy.
• And I´ve got those feeling again.
• I´ve been thinking abput you.

I´ve had the time of  my life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes.

• Now I´ve had the time of my life.
• Now I´ve finally found someone.

It´s all been done - Bare Naked Ladies.

• It´s all been done before.

The day before you came - Abba.

• I must have left my house at eight.
• I must have read the morning paper.
• I must have made my desk around a quarter after nine.
• I must have gone to lunch at half past twelve.
• It must have rained.

It must have been love - Roxette.

• It must have been love.
• It must have been good.

You must have been a beatiful baby - Bing Crosby.

• You must have been a beatiful baby.
• You must have been a wonderful child.
• You must have shown the other kid show.
• You must have made the cutest bow.

I´ve got you under my skin - Frank Sinatra.

• I´ve got you under my skin.
• I´ve got you deep in the heart of me.

I´ve had seen it all - Bjork.

• I have seen it all.
• I have seen the trees.
• I have seen the willow leaves.
• I have seen a man killed.

Where have all the flowers gone? - Peter, Paul & Mary.

• Girls have picked them every one.
• Where have all the flowers gone?

I still haven´t found what I´m looking for - U2.

• I have climbed highest mountains.
• I have run through the fields.
• I have drawled.
• I have scaled these city walls.
• I still haven´t found.
• I have kissed honey lips.

My way - Elvis Presley.

• I´ve lived a live that´s fall.
• I´ve travelled each and every highway.
• Regrets, Ive had a few.

We are the champions - Queen.

• I´ve´paid my dues.
• I´ve done my sencence.
• I´ve made a few.
• I´ve had my share of stand kicked in my face.
• But I´ve come through.

Lesson 2. Exercise B. Page 6.

Myrna has done........

1.- She has gone to México.
2.- She has visited the Zócalo.
3.- She has taken a lot of pictures.

Unusual Greetings in our country.

• In Russia to greet there are two kisses on the cheek and one in the mouth (Men and Women).
• In Arabia to greet they put the hand in the chest then in the forehead and put the hand suspended in front of his face.
• In Chihuaha, the Tarahumaras to greet ONLY with the fingertips.

Introduce Me. -22-ago-11-

Academic Contract.

- Be on time/ Come to class.
- Do homerwork.
- Pay attention.
- Study at home.
- NOT be quiet = Participate.
- Practice - Lab, Videos, PP Presentations,...
- Ask questions = Clear up doubts.
- Work as a team.

Social Contract.

Ideal Teacher:
-Responsable                                     -Clean
-Happy                                              -Undersanding
-Honest                                             -Puntual
-Respectful                                        -Tell when she's absent
-Fun                                                  -Finish the program on time.
-Friendly                                            -Helpful
-Optimist                                           -Dynamic
-Patient                                             -Spontaneous
-Available                                          -Provide a class plan

Level IV.

Top Notch Travel-14 Jun 11-

Sea Mountain inn and spa

"What a experience!"

The best of Southern California! Enjoy our scenic Pacific Ocean viewes. Walk through our Asian gardens and swim in our beatiful pool. Work out in our gym with weights, running machines, or stationary bikes. Eat our delicious and healthful meals and relax with a soothing massage.

|This text is about vacations in a spa, is so relaxing because you can swim or do exercise in the way you want.

They think about your comfort and that's great! And apart from the exercise you can eat healthy and you don't worry about your weight. =)|

Project Unit IV -10 Junio 11-

Conversation Page 117.

A: How much do you want for that vase?
B: This one?
A: No, that one's not pretty enough. The other one.
B: 350.
A: That's a lot more tha I want to pay. I can give you 200.
B: How about 250?
A: Ok. That sounds fair.

Conversation Page 115.

A: I´m looking for a digital camera.
Which is the newest?
B: The Prego 5. Bit it´s not the cheapest.
How much do you spend?
A: No more than 250.
B: Well, we've got some good ones in your price range, like the Honshu X24, it's the most popular.
A: Great. Could I have a look?
B: Of course! Come on!

Comparatives and Superlatives.

1.- Tall  -  Taller  -  Tallest
2.- Easy  -  Easier  -  Easiest
3.- Liberal  -  more liberal  -  most liberal
4.- Heavy  -  Heavier  -  Heaviest
5.- Unusual  -  more unusual  -  most unusual
6.- Pretty  -  Prettier  -  Prettiest
7.- Exciting  -  more exciting  -  most exciting
8.- Wild  -  Wilder  -  Wildest
9.- Informail  -  more informal  -  most informal
10.- Interesting  -  more interesting  -  most interensing
11.- Conservative  -  more conservative  -  most conservative
12.- Light  -  Lighter  -  Lightest
13.- Casula  -  Casualer  -  Casualest
14.- Comfortable  -  more comfortable  -  most comfortable
15.- Relaxing  -  more relaxing  -  most relaxing

Project Unit III

My Dream Vacation 11-Abril-2011

My dream vacations will be in Los Angeles, California. There is Walt Disney World. I would like to go to the Magic Kingdom, Disney MGM Studios, California Adventure, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios and go shopping to the mall =) 

Proyect Unit II -08 Abirl 2011-

Proyect Unit II -07 Abirl 2011-

Prepositions 17-Marzo-2011

1.- About
2.- Across
3.- Against
4.- Among
5.- At
6.- Behind
7.- Over
8.- Except
9.- From
10.- But
11.- Beyond
12.- Into
13.- Without
14.- Under
15.- Adove
16.- After
17.- Along
18.- Around
19.- Before
20.- Below
21.- For
22.- In
23.- Between
24.- Inside
25.- With
26.- Up

Appropriate Dress Page 84 -31 Marzo, 2011-

In September.......

Puerto Peñasco, Sonora.

Summertime is hot, so packing light clothing like bikinis, shorts, T-Shirts, sandals, polo shirts, etc.



Yécora, Sonora.

Summertime is warm, so packing heavier clothes, like sweters, boats, sweatpants, etc.

Page 81, Conversation "Pay for Clothes" March 22, 2011

A: I'll take the pumps.
B: Certainly, How would you like to pay for them?
A: Excuse me?
B: Cash or Charge?
A: Cash, please. And could you gift wrap them for me?
B: Absolutely.
A: Thank you!
B: You're welcome.

Proyect Unit I -07 Mar 2011-

Questions Simple Present -28 Feb 2011-

1.- She is Tired.
Is she tired? Yes, she is.

2.- He isn´t tall.
Is he tall? No, he isn´t.

3.- They are hungry.
Are they hungry? Yes, they are.

4.- We are sleep.
Are we sleep? Yes, we are.

5.- She is in love.
Is she in love? Yes, she is.

Questions Simple Present |Staying in Shape| -24 Feb 2011-

1.- Do you lift weights?
Sometimes.
2.- Do you sleep?
Always.
3.- Do yo go dancing?
Sometimes,.
4.- Do you go walking?
Almost Always.
5.- Do you watch TV?
aLWAYS.
6.- Do you do aerobics?
Hardly ever.
7.- Do you read?
Sometimes.
8.- Do you talk on the phone?
Almost Always.
9.- Do you go swiming?
Never.
10.- Do you clean the house?
Almost Always.
11.- Do you take a shower?
Always.
12.- Do you go running?
Hardly ever.
13.- Do you study English?
Always.
14.- Do you play Soccer?
Never.
15.- Do you go shopping?
Almost Always.
16.- Do you cook dinner?
Usually.
17.- Do you go bike riding?
Never.
18.- Do you work in an office?
Never.
19.- Do you play golf?
Never.
20.- Do you play the guitar?
Never.

Homework 1: