Category Archives: BATX2

A Christmas love story

I. Watch this love story. STOP IT AT 1:15

In groups of 3, discuss what you think happens next. What do you think is the end of the story?

II. Now keep on watching it until 1:33. What is the ad for?

Do you think the ending is surprising? Can you think of any other love stories that had a similar ending?

Why do you think Christmas ads always deal with love? How do they affect people at this time of the year?

[Thanks to The English Blog for the idea] 

 

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Who was Guy Fawkes?

“Remember, remember the fifth of November

Gunpowder, treason and plot

I know of no reason why gunpowder treason

should ever be forgot”

What do you know about Guy Fawkes Day? What other names does this festivity have?
Watch this video and try to note down all the information you can. Once watched, you’ll have to explain the story of Guy Fawkes to your classmates in groups of four.

 

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Jobs

[Activity designed by Mercedes Ariza]

THREE QUESTIONS TO UNLOCK YOUR AUTHENTIC CAREER

1. Listen to the talk and answer the questions below (10′):

  1. What was Ashley’s dream job?
  2. How did she discover it wasn´t a good job for her?
  3. What did she do after realizing that what she loves and what she is are so different?
  4. What are the 3 questions she thinks people should ask themselves when they look for a job?
  5. What percentage or the US population is hiding some part of their identity at work?
  6. What is Ashley’s profession now?
  7. Do you agree with her advice? Why? Why not?

10 WEIRD JOBS THAT PAY SUPER WELL

2. You are going to listen to a dialogue about unusual jobs that are well paid. Can you write down the 10 jobs mentioned?

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Writing notes for PAU (Batxillerat 2)

by djking (Flickr)

by djking (Flickr)

Here you’ll find the structure of the texts, useful expressions and linkers, as well as some examples of the type of texts you may face at Selectivitat.

A FORMAL LETTER y Andrea Velasco and Laura Mate,

A narrative essay by Adrià Junyent and Toni Torres

ARTICLE AND DESCRIPTION by Tamara Luchena and Marina Zamora

INFORMAL LETTER BY LIDIA RUIZ AND MIREIA SINTES

Opinion Essay by Albert Granados Carla Godoy and Alejandro Guerra

A discussion essay by Kevin Hornero Lucía Lacarta and Sergi Moreira

Dialogue by Pol Galé, Carlos Gallardo and Rubén Sanabria

 

[Thanks to Mireia Xortó and her students at Francesc Macià Highschool for sharing it]  https://englishmireiaxorto.wordpress.com/2015/04/14/writing-notes-for-pau-batxillerat2-2/

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One year on the road

[designed by Mercedes Ariza]

Watch the video and answer the questions:

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/117292039[/vimeo]

  1. What did the narrator do a year ago?
  2. What was one of the reasons for making that trip?
  3. Where is he after a year travelling?
  4. What was his favourite moment of the trip so far?
  5. What was unforgettable for him?
  6. What was the hardest part of the trip?
  7. Why was it so difficult?
  8. What happened to one of his horses?
  9. What’s the biggest lesson from the trip?
  10. When will he be back home in Brazil?

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