Planet Earth

Think Green

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• Label these pictures. You may use the words from the exercise before.

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7th graders

                           Modal Verbs

 

A-Choose the suitable modal verb.

1-I have no time. I shouldmaymust leave now.
2-I wish I couldwouldcan buy a new mobile phone but I don't have enough money.
3-She looks tired; she shouldn'tshouldmight take some days off.
4-Judy is not at home. Shemightcouldwill have gone to Madrid, I don't know.
5-Tom cancouldmust play tennis quite well. I usually play with him every weekend.
6-ShouldMayMight we go out tonight, please? Yes, but you won'tcouldn'tmustn't be late.
7-I haven't decided yet where I willwon'twould go in my next holidays. I think I mustcanmight go to Paris.
8-ShouldCouldMight you water my plants while I am away? If they don't get enough water theywillwon'tcan't certainly die.
9- I buy the tickets for the concert?
10-If it rains on Saturday, we  go to the beach.
11- you speak German? No, I .
12-Jane  not play the violin when she was five, but now she  play it very well.
13-You  not be so nervous. I think it  be very easy.
14- You  eat in the classroom.
15- You  listen to music during classes.
16-  you have a cup of hot chocolate?

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7th graders

       Adjectives and Prepositions: exercises

1. Fill in with the correct preposition.

1) England is famous its rainy weather.     2) I'm very proud my daughter, she worked very hard.    3) He isn't really interested getting married.    4) She is fond   having picnics.   5) My niece is afraid dogs.   6) Unfortunately, I'm very bad music.   7) Mike wasn't very keen    going to the cinema.    8) What is your town famous  ?  9) She is interested jazz. 10) Lucy is extremely good languages. 11) He isn't afraid anything. 12) I am ready  help you now. For more information check your book and your notebook.                          E-mail your answers to englishblogrp@gmail.com

7th graders

             Adjectives & Prepositions

Some adjectives go with certain prepositions. There is no real pattern – you need to learn them as you meet them. Here are some examples:

With ‘at’

• I’m quite good at English but I’m bad at maths and I’m terrible at physics.

With ‘for

• The town is famous for its cheese.

With ‘of’

• I’m perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.
• I’m very fond of this old sweatshirt.
• I'm tired of horror movies.

With ‘with’

• We’re very pleased with your progress.
• You’re not still angry with me are you

With 'in'

• I'm interested in running.
• She's interested in History.

With 'on'

• She's keen on sports.

 Remember too that a preposition is followed by a noun or a gerund (‘ing’ form). - See more at: 

http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/quick-grammar/adjectives-prepositions

7th graders

                                           Plural of Nouns - IRREGULAR 

1. Write the plural noun for each picture.

                                                  Go, go 7th graders!

                                            Practice makes it perfect!

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7th graders

                       Plural Of Nouns

Here's a Trivia on the plural of nouns for you.

1. Give the plural form of these nouns:

• donkey
• fox
• puppy
• thief
• sky
• dress
• wish
• toy
• loaf
• cherry
• tomato
• boss

Easy busy, right?

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R.I.P. Raymond Samuel Tomlinson!

Raymond Tomlinson was an American computer programmer who invented the first email system.  

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He was the first to use the @ sign in email addresses.

Planet Earth

How concerned are you about environmental issues?

• Extremely concerned 

• Concerned to some degree 

•  Not very concerned 

• No opinion 

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Planet Earth

Earth is our home so we must take good care of it.

To raise your awareness the first song that comes into my mind is Earth Song by the super famous singer, Michael Jackson.


Earth Song's lyrics are very powerful and no one can stand indifferent to the video clip.

Here's the video clip...enjoy 

and 

take action if you can.


Cheers!

Grab a Bite!

Expressions with food

Hi there!

I bring you a new challenge....this time it's on food. Yummy :)


What do these expressions mean?

1. It's a piece of cake!
   
   
   
2. He's as cool as a cucumber.
   
3. I'll have to eat humble pie.
   
4. Don't egg her on!
   
5. This movie is not my cup of tea.
   
6. He's a smart cookie!
   

GRAB A BITE!


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Snow

My kitchen's view is awesome!


No doubt my kitchen has an amazing view.

I can see Monte da Forca,Serra do Marão and Serra do Alvão.

This Sunday it snowed and the mountains were more lovely than ever.

Here's a sneak peek just for you.

I'm very fond of snow. 

And you? Do tou like snow or do you hate it?

Tell us your opinion.:)

Cheers!

Valentine's Day Trivia

Hi there!

It's Valentine's Day so I have a challenge for you ... it's with lots of love.

Are you ready?

Here it is!

     Valentine's Day Trivia

1. Who are Shakespeare’s “Star-crossed Lovers”?

2. What fruit is also known as the “love apple”? 

3. What is the winged child shooting arrows at unsuspecting Valentines called?

5. Which bird symbolizes Valentine’s Day?

6. What do you need to kiss to turn it into a Prince?

7. The O in XOXOXOX means what?

8. Favorite color featured on Valentine’s Day.

9. What is the most common shape associated with Valentine’s Day? 

10. The Goddess of Love in Greek Mythology.

Hope you've enjoyed Valentine's Day Trivia!

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Fun Spot!

It's been raining cats and dogs all day long!

I'm a bit tired of all this rain and I really miss the sun.
How about you?

By the way, what does this idiom mean?

I'm giving free smiles for every correct answer.
Come on! 

                                 
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Study Trip to Porto

This Friday 8th graders visit a trendy Northern city: Porto!

Their travelling package includes:

• World of Discoveries, Interactive Museum and Theme Park 

It recreates the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover an unknown world.

• Casa da Música (English: House of Music) 

It is a major concert hallspace which houses the cultural institution of the same name with its three orchestras Orquestra Nacional do Porto,Orquestra Barroca and Remix Ensemble.

I believe It's going to be an awesome study trip! 

Have tons of fun and enjoy the ride! :)

Countries and nationalities

                        Are you any good at identifying nationalities?

                                                                 Let's see!

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How cool are you with you?

       You're beautiful no matter what they say! 

                 Now sing it loud and clear :)

Home is where the heart is!

               
                 Check out the Simpsons 3D live house!
                                Really awesome!

Grab a bite!

Find 7 international dishes in the word search.

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Grab a bite!

Match each country with its typical foods.

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Grab a bite!

How does it taste?

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Quantifiers: many/much

Let's learn the Quantifiers: many or much?


Picture 1 - many or much?                            Picture 2: many or much?

     
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http://www.agendaweb.org/grammar/many-much-quantifiers-exercises.html