ICFES ENGLISH TEST (11° STUDENTS)

Hello! Please, watch this video related to the first part of the English Icfes Test, then look for the others parts' videos. They are useful so, get advantage of them.





Here's a link to practice english skills related with the ICFES test.

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ATTENTION!

9° STUDENTS: You have to download TWO files, grammar and vocabulary. Click on NINTH GRADE and the other file is the LINK.


8° STUDENTS: Please the CORRECT LINK is the following:
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ASSIGNEMENTS

Hello students! Sorry for posting late these activities.
Click the link below your grade, download the file and practice the grammar topics we're studying in the current Unit.

NINTH GRADE
http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/heythere/pdf/teacher/2B/Teacher's%20Resource%20Bank%20(2B)/Grammar%20(2B)/Unit%202B.pdf


EIGHTH GRADE


SEVENTH GRADE
SIXTH GRADE

UNIT 2: SOLIDARITY (11° STUDENTS)

READ TEH DEFINITION FOR NGO, THEN LOOK AT THE EXAMPLE AND WRITE A SIMILAR TEXT WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION FROM ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

NGO's

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. Task-oriented and driven by people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to Governments, advocate and monitor policies and encourage political particpation through provision of information. Some are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, environment or health. They provide analysis and expertise, serve as early warning mechanisms and help monitor and implement international agreements. Their relationship with offices and agencies of the United Nations system differs depending on their goals, their venue and the mandate of a particular institution.

Taken from: http://www.ngo.org/ngoinfo/define.html

EXAMPLE:

THE HISTORY OF GREENPEACE NGO

1. (STARTING: HOW DID THIS NGO START? In 1971, motivated by their vision of a green and peaceful world, a small team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in an old fishing boat. These activists, the founders of Greenpeace, believed a few individuals could make a difference.

2. (MISSION: WHAT IS THE MAIN GOAL FOR THIS NGO?) Their mission was to "bear witness" to US underground nuclear testing at Amchitka, a tiny island off the West Coast of Alaska, which is one of the world's most earthquake-prone regions.

3. (IMPORTANT FACTS) Amchitka was the last refuge for 3000 endangered sea otters, and home to bald eagles, peregrine falcons and other wildlife.Even though their old boat, the Phyllis Cormack, was intercepted before it got to Amchitka, the journey sparked a flurry of public interest.The US still detonated the bomb, but the voice of reason had been heard. Nuclear testing on Amchitka ended that same year, and the island was later declared a bird sanctuary.

4. (CURRENT WOKS: WHAT ARE THEY CURRENTLY DOING?Today, Greenpeace is an international organization that prioritises global environmental campaigns.

5. (OTHER INFORMATION: WHERE IS THIS NGO FROM?, WHAT COUNTRIES DO THEY WORK IN? WHO WORK THIS NGO FOR?, ETC.)Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Greenpeace has 2.8 million supporters worldwide, and national as well as regional offices in 41 countries.

Sourece: http://greenpeace.org/international

ABOUT TOWN (7° STUDENTS)

1. What places are there in your neighborhood?

Look at the picture and practice the vocabulary.

Example:

- There is a school near my house. (Singular)
- There are some restaurants, ...( Plural)

2. DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING FILE AND DO THE ACTIVITIES:

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AT WORK (8° STUDENTS)

There are many words to talk about jobs or occupations. Watch this video and practice some vocabulary. Then download the file in the link below and do the activities. Print it or send it to my e-mail: favial@hotmail.com.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FILE 

UNIT 2 : PEOPLE (6º STUDENTS)

Practice the vocabulary about family members. Download this file and do the activities. You can print it or send  it to my e-mail: favial@hotmail.com

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE (10º STUDENTS)

Hello!
Visit the link below and practice vocabulary from the Unit 2 "Genius".
Do the activities. Remember,  use a dictionary if necessary. Send to my e-mail: favial@hotmail.com

The following is a PDF file:

DO YOU USE THE WEB TO PRACTICE ENGLISH?

Here, a very useful material to take into account when using Internet. Just to practice  English skills.

TRY TO UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL IDEA

http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=2219&title=Wikis_in_Plain_English

CREATE AN AMAZING HERO STORY (9º STUDENTS)

Hello!

Remember your story must be about a hero. You can write about people or maybe animals. Re-read the example in your workbooks.

Here another example:

LIFEGUARD TOBY : By Farid Villanueva

Toby, my dog is my favorite hero. He saved me from drowning in my grandparents' lake. It was last year summer. My family decided to go vacations there. We arrived to the farmhouse and inmediately we went to have a picnic near the lake. I was swimming when suddenly something strange pulled my legs and I began to sink. I shouted for help and Toby, my dog,  jumped into the lake, swam, took my long hair and carried me to lake's side. It was incredible. We were surprised. Toby was really a strong dog.