jueves, 15 de septiembre de 2022
lunes, 12 de septiembre de 2022
So it seems we also have a new King: Carlos Alcaraz
from the Press Conference | 2022 US Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz, the future of tennis, has arrived: Spanish teenager wins US Open and becomes world number one
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz made history on Sunday with his win over Casper Ruud at the US Open final. The 19-year-old claimed his first Grand Slam title, defeating the Norwegian player 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 and taking the world number one ranking. Alcaraz is now the youngest player to hold the top ranking in history, unseating Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt, who became world number one in 2001, when he was 20 years old. He is also the youngest Grand Slam champion since his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal won the French Open in 2005. “I’m ready to win a Grand Slam this year,” Alcaraz told EL PAÍS in April. On Sunday, he proved this to be true.
After winning match point, Alcaraz climbed past photographers and into the stands to give his father and his team a big hug. “This is something I dreamed of since I was a kid, to be number one in the world, to be the champion at a Grand Slam,” he later said in an on-court interview.
Alcaraz showed on Sunday that he is at the level of the so-called “Big Three” – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. This could mark a before and after in the world of tennis, in which these giants have reigned supreme. Alcaraz plays a different kind of tennis. It had been a long time since a player has come on to the court with such force or so much decision. He has already defeated Nadal and Djokovic, and the US Open has revealed a new side to Alcaraz: he knows how to suffer.
The Spaniard started off strong and won the first set, but Ruud continued to push back, firing back shots that put the 19-year-old off center. No point was given away. While Alcaraz was the fan favorite, the Norwegian was not to be underestimated. Under the closed roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium – it was raining in New York – Ruud used his strong forehand to fight back. In a race towards the net, Alcaraz missed the ball and threw his racket into the net. Opposite, Ruud, 23, was firing back balls like a machine. Alcaraz’s coach, former number one Juan Carlos Ferrero, looked concerned. He told the 19-year-old: “Charlie, convince yourself that you have to go for the game!” “Remain positive at all times!” “Let’s get hard on the first three balls!” Alcaraz dove deep and made his comeback.
Throughout the US Open, Alcaraz has shown he is able to turn games around with his determination and strength. He drew match point against Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the quarters; he battled from a break down in the fifth set to beat Marin Cilic in the fourth round; and came from behind to defeat Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals. Against Ruud, he showed the same force.
In the final game of the third set, Alcaraz saved two set points by sprinting to the net. Fans jumped from their seats when he smashed an overhead to force a tiebreak. The psychological impact on Ruud, who had missed two opportunities to win the game, was devastating. Even still, he did not let up. But he struggled to make returns, while Alcaraz wore down the player with aces. After three hours and 20 minutes, the Spaniard was the Grand Slam champion, just as he predicted he would be.
from Elpaisininglish
jueves, 8 de septiembre de 2022
lunes, 27 de junio de 2022
SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN ENGLISH
CONGRATULATIONS FOR THIS GREAT ACADEMICAL YEAR!!!
HAVE A FABULOUS SUMMER!!!
BUT SUMMER MAY BE LONG FOR SOME AND 1ST BACH WILL SURELY BE MORE DEMANDING. ALSO SOME OF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TAKE A B1, B2 OR C1 next academical year, so I have prepared a few links and suggestions for you.
For those who need or want to do some revision during the summer. I will try to prepare a nice post but cannot at the moment so this is what I can offfer...
WRITING
GRAMMAR
Also the links for grammar in the blog
LISTENING
The following link will take you to interesting podcasts,
most are for members only but a few are free.
EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING BY NICOLA YOON
The rest of the book can be found on youtube in case you like it.
For other titles:
READING
Rembember goodreads is a great web and you can buy books from iberlibro.com
Revise English languague and culture https://gamezone.thebigchallenge.com/games/quiz
News: https://english.elpais.com/
Watch TV series and films and write a few lines about the plot or your opinion
Remember you have many other links and activities in
https://aulasgalegas.org/category/linguas/ingles/
https://teachingenglishpalmira.blogspot.com/
TV series
I know Noa & friends have watched it a dozen times...
Another one, just for them!
A bit disturbing, maybe too much.
In case you are looking for some action...
To stop eating octopus
ALMOST FAMOUS, another coming of age film I would have liked to watch with you
miércoles, 22 de junio de 2022
"The perks of being a wallflower" a book, a movie, a project. 4th ESO
Hopefully the last video this academical year. A summary of the activities related to the reading of "The perks of being a wallflower".
Click on the image to watch the video.
Summer is the best time to have a book nearby.
100€ grants for B1, B2 or C1
Do not forget that the school is planning to apply for grants to facilitate students the possibility to certify their level of English.
If you are interested, please fill in the form you have been given at school or download it, have it signed by your mother/father/legal tutor and bring it to school.
Dateline: 28th June
martes, 21 de junio de 2022
Students' project on environment. 4th ESO
If you click on the image you will see a video that summarises some of the activities done by 4th ESO students about environment and how to help preserve the planet. The project is included in the school general project PLAMBE S. XXI
other entries related to the topic
https://teachingenglishpalmira.blogspot.com/2022/05/save-planet.html
https://teachingenglishpalmira.blogspot.com/2022/05/boyan-slat.html
https://teachingenglishpalmira.blogspot.com/2022/06/our-planet-one-planet-full-episode.html
https://teachingenglishpalmira.blogspot.com/2021/09/interview-greta-thunberg.html
https://teachingenglishpalmira.blogspot.com/2022/01/jane-goodall.html
jueves, 16 de junio de 2022
CIES ISLANDS
2nd Bach. One representative per class!. Sorry, someone missing from A.
martes, 14 de junio de 2022
Giant viruses with unknown genes are coming back to life. 4th ESO
We should be talking about health but this crazy end of the academical year leaves us no time. I have recently learnt about the discovery of this giant virus buried in the Siberian permafrost for 30,000 years and would like to share it with you. Just in case you are curious and have a couple of minutes.
It is connected to our last project about environment
Changing Climate: Growing Threat?
If long-buried viruses can be unearthed, what else might be capable of coming to the surface? Climate change as well as industrial activities may shake up the ancient ice enough to bring potential pathogens to the surface.
"Mining and drilling means ... digging through these ancient layers for the first time in millions of years. If 'viable' [viral particles] are still there, this is a good recipe for disaster," said Claverie and Abergel.
But Edward Mocarski, a professor of microbiology at Emory University, says the risk of a virus pathogenic to humans being released from the ice is very small.
You can read whole article from National Gographic
sábado, 11 de junio de 2022
Back to the twenties
I am glad to show you the project done by some of the amazing students I have been teaching for four years. It is a collaboration between History ( Mercedes Martín ) and myself. The video shows some examples of the work they can do. They are not all here but they are all outstanding. So proud of you!
jueves, 9 de junio de 2022
Our Planet | One Planet | FULL EPISODE | Netflix
According to David Attenborough with our help the planet can recover. We have to understand how the world works and how to help it.
This documentary is a piece of art and brilliantly narrated by Sir David Attenborough. As he is sadly getting old, we should propose Dani to follow his path and take the baton.
REPHRASING MODAL VERBS
Rewrite the sentences using a modal verb.
1. It isn’t necessary for you to take a jacket. You…
2. I advise you to see a dentist.You…
3. You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam. You…
4. It’s forbidden to park here. You…
5. I advise you to study harder. You…
6. He is obliged to go to the police station twice a week. He…
7. Tom knows how to speak Spanish. Tom…
8. He had permission to go to the party. He…
9. It isn’t possible that that is our plane. That…
10. It isn’t necessary to take a thick coat. You…
11. I wish I had paid for half of the meal, but I didn’t. I…
12. It is possible that Jake is in his room. Jake…
13. Perhaps we will not see them at the weekend. We…
14. I don’t know if I will go to the concert. I…
15. They are certain that bringing up children is not easy. Bringing up children…
16. It is unnecessary for you to come. You…
17. I advise him to give up smoking. He…
18. Eating chewing-gum in the class in prohibited. Students…
19. There was an obligation to turn off the mobile phone. We…
20. I didn’t have the ability to cook when I was younger. I…
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