February 6 - February 12 This week's homework includes Listening Activities #5 and #6 and Chapter 3 of Crazy Paella.
Listening Activities for Pre-intermediate Level
7. Bored Betty
Description: Betty is very bored and her friend Kevin makes recommendations about what they can do.
Language: Functional language of suggesting/inviting.
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Listening Quiz 1 - Bored Betty
Listening Quiz 2 - Bored Betty
8. A Matter Of Taste
Description: Conversation between two friends about a modern art exhibition and specific paintings.
Language: Descriptive language, talking about modern art.
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Listening Quiz 1 - A Matter Of Taste
Listening Quiz 2 - A Matter Of Taste 2
Short Stories in English for Beginners
This week read Chapter 4 and complete the vocabulary and quiz activities.
Go to > Crazy Paella Chapter Four - The Return
(b) When you reach the end of the chapter, read the short summary of the plot to see if you have understood what has happened. If you find this difficult, do not worry; you will improve with each chapter.
(c) Next, go back and read the same chapter again. If you like, you can focus more on story details than before, but otherwise simply read it through one more time.
(d) Finally, work through the comprehension questions to check your understanding of key events in the story. If you do not get them all correct, do not worry; simply answering the questions will help you better understand the story.