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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Museum


Click on this link and follow the instructions.

Click on "Plan your Visit":
  1. Where is the tower?
  2. Which things you must not miss?
  3. When can you visit the tower?
Go to "Tickets and prices"
Imagine six of you want to visit the Tower; one 21 year-old student, two adults, one 65 year -old person and one 14 year-old girl, plus you.
  1. How much do you have to pay if you buy the tickets on line?
Write a sign that informs visitors of the things they have to or must do, and the things they mustn't or can't do during their visit to the museum. (Note: this is not mentioned in the site, you must use your common sense).

Skyscrapers

Do you recognize this building?
What do you know about it?
Are there any skyscrapers in your city or country?

Click on this link and find out:

Which city has the most skyscrapers in the world?
Which is the tallest building in the world? How high is it?
How many skyscrapers are there in your city?
Where are the tallest buildings going to be in the year 2018?

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Cooking


Do you like cooking?
What is your favorite meal of the day?
Do you prefer sweet or salty food?
What ingredients do you need to make pancakes?
Student A ask questions to know what ingredients we need to prepare the pankakes.
Student B look at this pancake recipe. and answer your partners questions.
Ex. Do you need any sugar?
Do you need any oil?
etc.

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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Saint Patrick's Day


Maybe you have heard of Saint Patrick, but who was he? When was he born? Why is he the patron
Saint of Ireland.

Go to this link above and search for the answers for the following questions:

1. What is this leaf?
2. Why is it the national symbol of Ireland?
3. What is Saint Patrick most famous for?
4. Why is Saint Patrick's day celebrated on March 17th?
5. Which island in the caribbean celebrates Saint Patrick's Day, and recognizes it as a national holiday?
6. What do people wear on Saint Patrick's day?
7. What is the national and official language of Ireland?
8. What language do most people use on a daily basis?
9. What are the main places for socializing in Ireland ?