CLF - Easter Homework

1. - Finish the Reading and Writing KET Practice Test 2 (questions 6, 7, 8 and 9)

2. - Finish Workbook pages 16 and 17

3. - Copy the answers to the questions on 'Ötzi the Ice Man' into your notebook (or print it out if you did it in 'Word') for me to check.

4. - Write a paragraph (or more if you like!) about your Easter holiday and put it on our Wiki - English CLF

Ötzi the Ice Man (CLF)

Look at these sites. Try to find the answers to the questions which follow them. You should be able to find answers to most of the questions on the first two sites, but you might find some interesting or new information, or some alternative answers on the other sites.

http://www.digonsite.com/drdig/europe/3.html
http://archaeology.about.com/od/iterms/qt/iceman.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/horizon/2001/iceman.shtml

http://www.dogonews.com/2009/03/09/otzi-the-iceman-now-online
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tzi_the_Iceman

Try to answer these questions.

Where was Ötzi the Ice Man found?

Who found him?

How long ago did he die?

How tall was he?

How much did he weigh?

How old was he when he died?

What different ideas are there about how he died?

What did he have with him when he died?

What were his shoes made of?

What did he eat before he died?

What was his job?

What health problems did he have?

If you'd like to see some pictures of Ötzi the Ice Man, click here.
http://iceman.eurac.edu/

You can also see the way Ötzi probably looked here.
http://www.mummytombs.com/otzi/identity.htm

CLF, Wednesday March 17th

Here are the links for today's class:

The treasure hunt activity is here.

The activities for MORE! 3 are here.

You can find information about metal detecting here. This is real English for English people, so you might find some of it a bit difficult, but see if you can answer these questions about metal detecting:
1. In which countries is metal detecting especially popular?
2. What kind of things are beginners very happy to find when they start metal detecting?
3. How little and how much can a metal detector cost?
4. Who should you speak to before you buy one?
5. Is metal detecting a healthy sport? Why?
You can see the Bronze Seal Matrix from Robertsbridge Abbey here.

Finally, don't forget to answer the questions on the Dalai Lama, which we didn't have time for LAST week!

British Council Summer Trip

Newsflash! Information about Summer UK 2010

Information about Summer UK 2010 for parents and guardians: - Saturday 13 March at 1430 - Wednesday 17 March at 1900 Reserve a place with Augusta.Barros@pt.britishcouncil.org

To attend Summer UK programmes your child: - must be from 12 to 17, and - must be studying English at the British Council.

http://www.britishcouncil.org/portugal-ingles-porto.htm

Don't miss the opportunity to go to the UK with the British Council! Tell your parents about the meetings this Saturday and next Wednesday!

Dalai Lama and Kids

~Go to this website and answer these questions.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Stories/PeoplePlaces/Meet-the-dalai-lama

1. How old was the Dalai Lama when he became the leader of his country?

2. As well as being the head of the Tibetan Government, what else is he?

3. What personal qualities do you need to have if you want to help solve problems like poverty and terrorism?

4. According to the Dalai Lama, could you make a difference to the world?

5. The Dalai Lama says we might as well live together happily. Why?

6. How old was he when he started training to be the Dalai Lama?

7. Why does he think it is important to care for the environment?

8. How can we begin to do this?

9. How can we learn from our mistakes?

10. Does he think we can learn to agree or get along with everyone? What should we do if we can't?