Culture Corner: Remembrance Day / Poppy Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6BlOkpdkg8 Why the Poppy?    For almost 100 years, people from Canada, the United States, Britain, France, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries have worn the red poppy as a symbol of Remembrance Day.   This simple red flower continues to be one of most visible ways  people can show that they remember... Continue Reading →

Culture Corner: The Gunpowder Plot

Tonight you'll hear it all over Britain: "Remember, remember the fith of November" and the kids' old story "a penny for the guy". It is the night of gunpowder, bonfires, fireworks display and celebration of a plot fail. Do you know about the popular rhyme and the history behind it? The Gunpowder Plot is the... Continue Reading →

Grammar – Comparatives & Superlatives

It is extremely easy to use either the comparative or the superlative structure. Do you know the EQUATIONS? These exercises will be good practice for you before the exam: Word formation Comparative sentences1 Comparative sentences2 Superlative sentences Comparatives and superlatives test

Culture Corner: Halloween

It’s Halloween! It’s Halloween! The moon is full and bright And we shall see what can’t be seen on any other night. Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls, Grinning goblins fighting duels, werewolves rising from their tombs, witches on their magic brooms. In masks and gown we haunt the street. And knock on doors for trick... Continue Reading →

Unusual sports

Couch potatoes are not trendy but let’s face it, going to the gym doesn’t guarantee a six pack. In fact, if you are thinking that by overworking your body you’re going to look like a supermodel, you’ll soon give up. Engaging in sports activities like tennis, football and even walking for an hour will keep you interested for... Continue Reading →

Unit 3 – Life is a challenge

What do you know about sports? Try this Quiz. 1. What sport is played at Wimbledon, England? 2. Name 3 sports that have the word ball in the title. 3. In which country was the 2008 Olympic Games be held? 4. What is longest running race in the Olympic Games called? 5. Name two sports... Continue Reading →

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