AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...

This year, the Oscars had the first Spanish actress to be a winner: Pnélope Cruz, but also they had many surprises. Copy these questions into your notebook and surf these sites to find the answers:

HISTORY OF THE AWARDS

AWARDS RECORDS

2009 WINNERS

1. When were the 1st awards presented? How many people went to the ceremony?
2. How big is the statuette? Is it heavy?
3. Who votes for the winners?
4. There have been 3 films in history with 11 awards each. Which are they?
5. Who is the actor/actress with more awards in history?
6. Where were the Oscars broadcast this year?
7. Who was the winner for "Actor in a Suppoting role" this year?
8. Which was the "Best picture" this year?
9. Who won the prize for "Best actress in a leading role"?
10. Which film won for "Best Makeup"?

FOR AN EXTRA MARK, FIND MORE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE OSCARS (why is the statuette called Oscar?, who was the oldest actor to win an Oscar?, who is the person who has received more awards?...) AND WRITE THEM INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK TO TELL THE CLASS.

YOU CAN ALSO WATCH THE PICTURES OF THE RED CARPET AND SAY WHO DID YOU LIKE AND WHO YOU DISLIKED AND WHY.

ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK

Here you have Sting's video. You can see an English gentleman walking through the streets of New York:



If you want to learn more about the artist visit this site. Copy and answer these questions for an extra mark in your notebook this unit!

1. What's Sting's real name? What's the meaning of the word "sting" (look it up in the dictionary)?
2. How old is he?
3. What instrument(s) can he play?
4. What's his last album?
   
5. Sting was part of a famous band, what's the name of it?
6. Comment the video in 3 lines. (Do you like it? Why (not)? Is it different from the videos you watch nowadays? Explain).
   

UK vs USA

This unit we're studying the differences between British and American English. Although the one we study in class is British, it's always interesting learning American English. This way you won't have embarrasing moments if you ever visit the USA!

Can you think of any embarrasing moments you could have saying these words in the USA or in the UK: pants, football, chips, toilet, torch and dustbin, . For an extra point make sentences with the words given and the correspondent in British or American English. (After each sentence write "Am" for American Englihs and "Br" for British English.

If you even want to learn more please, visit these websites:

Wikipedia: full of differences and information!

If you dare try this VOCABULARY GAME!

To check if you spell properly, visit this website about SPELLING.

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR TEST!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

People all around the world make a list of things they want to do or change in the new year coming, they are called NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS (propósitos de año nuevo). Some of the most famous are: spend more time with my family, go to the gym, start a diet, help others and so on. But, what are your resolutions? Write them in a post or in your notebook for an extra point. Write your resolutions and say why you want to change or start doing that, write 50 words minimum.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

So, finally vacation! I think we were all wishing for this moment to come. And now that it's here, relax, rest, share happiness with your faimily and friends and forget a bit about school (those of you who can), but don't forget about your English with my blog, try games and watch videos and sing the lyrics at home. Try to watch "Last Christmas" video and sing along!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR YOU ALL!!

BRAVEHEART

After reading and watching the film, I'm sure you want to find out about the real facts, what happened to Scotland after William's death and what was true about the film.

Click on the following links to answer the questions below:

A SHORT HISTORY OF SCOTLAND
BRAVEHEART - THE FILM

1. Who was the last Gaelic King?
2. Who was King of Scotland at the begining of 1300's?
3. When was Mary Queen of Scots killed?
4. Who was Adam Smith?
5. When was William Wallace's monument completed?
6. Write the names of the important Scottish people you know. At least three.
7. When did the Scottish vote "yes" for the Scottish Parliament?
8. Who was the director and the main actor?
9. An inaccuracy in a film is when something is not completely correct or exact. Write at least 2 inaccuracies in Braveheart.
10. Who is the actress that plays Princess Isabella?
11. How much money did the film make worldwide?
12. How many Oscars did it win? Name them.

If you even want to learn more about William's life check THIS SITE. And you can also check THE SCOTTISH WARS OF INDEPENDENCE .

GUY FAWKES NIGHT

Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I see no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot.

Go to these sites to find the answers to the questions below; HISTORY, GUY FAWKES' LIFE, and BONEFIRE NIGHT IN ENGLAND WHEN YOU FINISH TRY THIS QUIZ TO CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

1. What do they celebrate on this night?
2. Who did they want to kill this night?
3. How many barrels of gunpowder did they have?
4. What is a "guy"? What do they do with the "guy"?How is the "guy" made? How much money do they ask for the "guy"?
5. When and where was Guy Fawkes born?
6. Did Guy Fawkes have any children?
7. Who were the other plotters that went with Guy Fawkes?
8. What was the colour of his hair?
9. What type of food do they eat?
10. Why do they have fireworks this day?

When you finish try this GAME, where you have to answer to difficult questions before they blow up the Parliament.