BOOK DAY - APRIL, 23rd

On April, 23rd the Book Day is celebrated. Why is this day so important? Do you like reading?How many books do you read a year? Have you ever read Shakespeare? Have you ever seen any of his plays in a film? Here we're going to find out more data about the most important English writer of all times:

Shakespeare's biograhy

Shakespeare's films

The Globe

1. When and where was he born?
2. What was his father's name?
3. How many plays did he write? Name 5 tragedies, 5 comedies and 5 histories.
4. Apart from being a playwright, what else did Shakespeare do?
5. Who were the monarchs in the years Shakespeare lived?
6. How many sonnets did he write?
7. How old was Shakespeare when he got married?
8. When was The Globe built? Where is it?
9. How many films of Hamlet are there?
10. When did he die?

When you finish you can try this quiz to check your knowledge
Have a look at Hamlet's most famous monologue; "To be or not to be"


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ALICIA KEYS - NO ONE

After working with the song in class have a look at the video and see if you can find more information about this American artist:

Watch the video here
Find out more about Alicia here:

Official website and Encyclopedia

Aswer the questions below:

1.How old is she?

2. Where was she born?

3. How many Grammy awards dos she have?

4. What's the name of her first album?

5. How many albums does she have?

6. Which instruments can she play?

SCOTLAND

What do you know about the country of the bagpipes? Why do they wear the typical kilt? Do they have underwear underneath? Find out many things about this wonderful country. Visit these sites and answer the questions below:

Encyclopedia and Scottish official site

Questions:

1. What's the capital?

2. How many regions are there? Name them.

3. Which are most important sports?

4. Can you name any of the Scottish festivals?

5. How many people live in Scotland?

6. What is the currency they use? The Euro or the Pound?

April Fool's Day

Today is April 1st and in many countries it is a special day: April Fool's Day. A day when people make jokes and hoaxes (playing a trick on someone). The origin is not sure, but if you want to know more about this check the links below:

For an explanation and origin

Top 100 funniest hoaxes Which is your favourite? Tell the class.

Underground or subway?

The London underground is one of the world's biggest. After reading the text in your Students's book find out more about this outstanding transport! Click here and try to answer these questions:

How many lines are there?
Does the London underground run 24 hours a day?
What was the first line that operated?
What's the colour in the Central Line?

History and Map

Now let's have a look at New York's subway. How is it different from London's? Answer the questions:

Who built the subway in New York and when did he do it?
How many lines (or services) are there?
Does the New York subway run 24 hours a day?
What's the route letter for Eighth Avenue Express?

History and Map

Now find 3 differences and similarities between both of them.

Review grammar with this Underground site

InterRail

After watching the play answer these questions:

1. Name the characters in the play. Who is your favourite? Why?

2. Did you like the play? Why? Why not?

3. Continue Brad and Jennifer's story (write 100 words).

EXTRA EXERCISE: Look for information in these links and write about the routes you can do. Which one is the most interesting for you? Why? How much is the ticket?

http://www.interrailnet.com/?gclid=CLm8hqfW1ZECFQdIMAodvBIrZg

http://www.interrail.net/index2.php?language=en

SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY

14th February again! Find out more about this festivity

Read the text and answer the questions here

Now try this word game You have to be very quick!