4TH ESO FIRST TERM SELF-ASSESSMENT

What can I do that I couldn't do before?

What did I like most?

What did I do well?

What am I confused about?

What did I do in English outside the class?

What do I need to improve?

What did I learn about culture?

This term has been quite hard in general because we had lots of things to do from different subjects.


In English classes I've learnt plenty of new expressions and vocabulary related to personality and advertising. Now I can distinguish between a toxic friend and a good friend, talk about cyberbullying or write a formal letter. Also Cristina and Michael taught us some idioms. Some of them are really curious and I find them very useful. Most of them where new for me!!! As we are only 7 students this year, everyone talks a lot and this way we improve our speaking, which I think is really important.

In ICT we learnt how to create a Sway presentation, how to edit images with GIMP and lots of key terms about this apps. It was really interesting!!

In PE Chuchi taught us how to play handball, badminton and basketball, and how to strecht correctly. Also we  learnt some vocabulary about these sports and healthy food.

What I liked most is "Heal the world videoclip" because working with the kids in first of ESO was great and the final result is quite well.

In general I'm quite happy with all the skills. My favourites are listening, grammar and translation but all of them are really useful!!!

I'm not confused about anything because I think I have studied enough for my English exams and I did my best but of course I can improve next term and I will try to do it.

Outside the class I'm always listening to music, watching videos on the internet or just browsing the web! I love English so I'm always practising it at home.

I should update my blog as soon as possible, but for me this is really difficult because I have to do a lot of things every week . Finally I managed to post everything so I'm quite proud of myself.

I learnt a lot about culture in English classes, like social media and apps created to fight against cyberbullying, the history of advertising, lots of idioms...

OUR SWAY PROJECT

https://sway.com/ZoBuzRzJ8Kdti5os?ref=Link

UNIT 2:ENGLISH GLOSSARY

Here you can find all the expressions and vocabulary we have learnt during this unit called: MAKING MONEY.

TO APPEAL TO SOMEONE: To interest or catch the attention of someone.

TO CLAIM: To say that something is true although you aren't able to prove it.

TO BID: To offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it.

A FUNDRAISING AUCTION: A place where you can volunteer and sell your services to the highest bidder.

SLOGAN: A catchy phrase used in an advert, easy to remember.

 

 

BROKEN ENGLISH: Bad English                                                                                                         

 

 

HE'S THE SALT OF THE EARTH: A person who is good and honest, you can always depend on.

 

HE'S AS STUBBORN AS A MULE: A person who is determined to do whatever the y want and unwilling to change their mind.

 

HE'S A KILLJOY: A person who likes to spoil other people's enjoyment.

 

HE'S A SLAVE DRIVER: A person who makes people work extremely hard.

 

HE'S A WINDBAG: A person who talks to much, and doesn't say anything interesting or important.

 

HE'S A COUCH POTATO: A lazy person.

 

HE'S GOT A CHIP ON HIS SHOULDER: A person who feels angry because the think they have been treated unfairly especially because of sex and race.

 

HE'S A STICK IN THE MUD: A person who is unwilling to try anything new or do anything exciting.

 

HE'S A COLD FISH: A person who behaves in an unfriendly way and without strong emotions.

 

HE'S A BIT OF A LONER: A person who is often alone or who prefers to be alone rather than with other people.

 

HE'S AN AWKWARD CUSTOMER: A person, group or thing that causes problem, usually because they won't behaved properly. Hard to deal with.

 

MORE IDIOMS 

 

 

 

 



FUNDRAISING AUCTIONS IN SALAMANCA

-FUNDACIÓN LUNA: This association helps and takes care of abandoned animals, normally dogs or cats. They organise lots of activities to convince people to adopt them.

-AFIM: Association that helps and gives attention to disabled people.

-PYFANO: This organisation raises money to help children that suffer cancer.

 

UNIT 1:ENGLISH GLOSSARY

We've already finished this unit called: MAKING A DIFFERENCE. So here you can find all the expressions and vocabulary we learnt:

SUPPORTIVE: A person who gives help and encouragement.

DEPENDABLE: A person that you can trust.

IS EAGER TOO: Really wanting to do something.

TACTFUL: Delicate.

TACTLESS: Heartless

SLUGGISH: Lazy

COUCH POTATO: Sluggish, lazy.

FOOLISH:Stupid, silly.

I CAN'T HELP...!: To not be able to control or stop something.

TO BOAST:To speak to proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own.

TO MAKE THE MOST OF:To use or enjoy something as much as possible.

You can visit Cristina's blog clicking here and this way you'll be able to learn new adjectives and expressions related to toxic friends.

STARTER UNIT: ENGLISH GLOSSARY

HI! We've already started to learn new vocabulary and here it's is!!

STRIKE: A period of time when workers refuse to work because of an argument with an employer about working conditions, pay levels, or job losses.

TO MAKE SOMEONE DO SOMETHING: To force someone do something.

UNLIKE: Different from someone or something.

PUNISHMENT: The act of punishing someone

A SOCKET:

TO PRESS LIGHTLY:To tap.

A WALTZ:                                            LACE:

MEAN:Not generous.

FARES: The money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train.


BIKE LANE: A part of the road or a special path for the use of people riding bicycles.

TO ROW:

TO WORK OUT:To do physical exercise.

DIDN'T EXPECT SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING

EITHER: Me too.

NEITHER: The opposite of either.

FOOTWEAR: Shoes, boots, or any other outer covering for the human foot.

BAREFOOT: Not wearing any shoes or socks.

TO MANAGE: To be able to do something.

TO GIVE A LIFT: Llevar a alguien

MOPED: A scooter

RUSH HOUR: The time when roads and trains are very busy because a lot of people are travelling to or from work
BOLD AND DARLING: Brave.

HUFFING AND PUFFING: Blowing.

TO SLAM: To close with great force, or to make something close with great force.

FUDGE:

BUDGE:To move.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Hi everybody!
It's been a long time since I last wrote a post, but I'm back!

This year I think is going to be very special because it's our last year at this high school and I want to enjoy it a lot. I'm sure I'm going to learn so many things during this school year.

It's a new year so this means: new projects, new vocabulary and expressions , new subjects, new teachers... and of course, more English lessons!!!

So, welcome back everyone and let's have a fantastic time together!!!

UNIT 9 GEOGRAPHY GLOSSARY: THE EUROPEAN UNION

EUROPEAN UNION:Economic and political association consisting of 28 democratic European countries that exists because of a series of treaties and agreements that were signed from the mid-20th century onwards.

CUSTOMS: State department that controls the good entering or leaving the country and the taxes collected.

TARIFF:Tax on a product imported from another country.

TO RESEARCH: To investigate.

MERGING: Joining.

SURPLUS: An amount that is more than is needed.

SHIPYARD: A place where ships are made or repaired.

FOODSTUFF: Any substance that is used as food or to make food.

SEAFARING: Connected with travelling by sea.

UNIT 8 GEOGRAHY GLOSSARY: TERTIARY SECTOR

TERTIARY SECTOR: Economic sector that involves activities that do not produce material products,but which instead provide individuals, companies and the government with services such as transport,healthcare,tourism,education,administration and banking.

TOURISM: Movement of people away from their regular home or place of residence to another area, for leisure and for a period of longer tan a day.

TRADE: Economic activity that involves buying and selling products and services.

TRANSPORT: Movement of people and goods from one point to another, using a particular vehicle or mode of transport and a transport network.

SAVINGS BANK: Financial institution that promotes saving.

LOAN: Money a person receives from a bank and which they have to pay back, with interest, within a period of time

CUSTOMS UNION:
An agreement between two or more countries to reduce or remove any taxes on goods traded between them, and to charge the same taxes on goods imported from other countries.

PERISHABLE PRODUCT: Liable to spoil or decay.

CARGO:Freight.

TRADING BLOCS:Associations that encourage international trade between their members.

MY FINAL SELF-ASSESSMENT

This school year has been very special for me. I think I've learnt a lot and I met amazing people. Although it has been more difficult that last one, this year was fantastic.

I'm sure that I've improved my English a lot because I learnt a lot of vocabulary and expressions that were new for me. I've worked very hard and the results were great, so that means that if you work hard, you'll get good marks.  Cristina made classes very dynamic and entertaining and she has taught us a lot of things. Also, games with Clarissa were very cool and fun, everyone had an incredible time playing all together. The projects were quite entertaining. My favourite one was "Can't stop the feeling " video because it was our first project and everybody loved it.

In Geography I've learnt a lot of interesting things about the European Union, the secondary sector, the tertiary sector, climates, population, forms of government, economy... Teresa helped us a lot because with her explanations everything was easier. Studying Geography in English wasn't as difficult as all of us believed and we've learnt many useful things and many vocabulary in English. I thing that my English level has improved a lot because of belonging to the bilingual section.

In PE we have practised many different sports (like basketball, football, badminton...) and we've learnt some physical skills like endurance, stamina, flexibility. This subject was really enjoyable and we did many fun things.

Finally, I wanted to say thank you to everyone because we have had an unforgettable year. Hope next one will be as good as this one or even better!!

Have a good time during your summer holidays and see you son guys!!!

ROALD AMUNDSEN GLOSSARY

Here's my last English entry. It is related with the second part of our Reading book "Two Explores".

Let's talk about Roald Amundsen's vocabulary.

BLIZZARD: A severe snow storm with strong winds.

COMPASS:


FAILURE: The fact of someone or something not suceeding.


SCURVY: an illness of the body tissues that is caused by not having enough vitamin C .

SLED:



WEAPONS: Any object used in fighting or war, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc...

WINDSCREEN WIPERS:

UNIT 8: ENGLISH GLOSSARY

Here's all the vocabulary we learned during UNIT 8: LIVING TOGETHER.

First, we studied a lot of personality adjectives.




HANDLER: A person who trains and is in charge of animals, especially dogs.

CUB: A young animal.

KITTEN: Cat's cub.

FURRY: An animal that has got a lot of hair.

ENDANGERED ANIMAL: Animal that may soon not exist because there are very few now alive.

PICK ON: Treat someone unfairly.

GET ON WITH: Have a friendly relationship with someone.

TURN TO: Go to someone for help or advice.

PUT UP WITH: Accept something that is annoying.

FALL OUT: Stop being friends with someone because of an argument.

MAKE UP: Make friend with someone after an argument.

LOOK UP TO: To admire.

TELL SOMEONE OFF: Speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong.

UNIT 6:ENGLISH GLOSSARY

Hello!! It's ages since I last wrote a post and I'm so sorry for that but, as you probably know, this term was really hard because I had to do a lot of projects and exams. Anyway, here's the vocabulary about UNIT 6:CREATIVITY.

 DUMP: To put down or drop something in a careless way.

BURY: To put something into a hole in the ground and cover it.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Not harmful to the environment

LANDFILL SITES: The place where rubbish is buried.

EVEN NUMBERS: 2,4,6,8...

ODD NUMBERS: 1,3,5,7,9...

TYRES:

 

 

 

 

CHARITY: A system of giving money, food or help free to those who are in need because they are ill, poor, or have no home, or any organization that has the purpose of providing money or helping in this way.

 

WHAT IS IT SERVED WITH?: What does it come with?

 

I'M FOND OF/ I'M KEEN ON: To like someone or something very much; to like doing something.

 

 

Here is a chart about compound words that Cristina made for us.

 

A compound noun is a noun that is made with two or more words.

noun	+	noun	bus stop	Is this the bus stop for the number 12 bus?
			fire-fly	In the tropics you can see fire-flies at night.
			football	Shall we play football today?
adjective	+	noun	full moon	I always feel crazy at full moon.
			blackboard	Clean the blackboard please.
			software	I can't install this software on my PC.
verb(-ing)	+	noun	breakfast	We always eat breakfast at 8am.
			washing machine	Put the clothes in the red washing machine.
			swimming pool	What a beautiful swimming pool!
noun	+	verb(-ing)	sunrise	I like to get up at sunrise.
			haircut	You need a haircut.
			train-spotting	His hobby is train-spotting.
verb	+	preposition	check-out	Please remember that check-out is at 12 noon.
noun	+	prepositional phrase	mother-in-law	My mother-in-law lives with us.
preposition	+	noun	underworld	Do you think the police accept money from the underworld?
noun	+	adjective	bucketful	We need 10 bucketfuls of water.



 

 

In grammar, we learnt how to use the passive voice.

 

 

 

 

 

And how to talk about things that we used to do in the past.

 

 

3rd TERM ENGLISH AND GEOGRAPHY PROJECT:PARIS

Here you can watch my video about Paris. Hope you like it :)

 

 

 

BRETONIANADVISORENGLISHANDGEOGRAPHYPROJECT:PARIS

DAY-TO-DAY WAYS TO BECOME ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Hi guys!
Today I'm going to share with you some easy ways to protect our environment.

1. PLANT TREES: We need trees to survive because they give oxygen and fruits, they clean the air, provide shelter to wildlife , prevent soil erosion. So, plant small trees around your home and don't cut them unless it's necessary.
2. CONSERVE WATER: Conserving water reduces the amount of energy that is needed to filter it. Few ways are: take short showers, keep the running tap close while you brush your teeth, recycle water in your home..
3. USE LESS FOSSIL FUEL BASED PRODUCTS: Find out what products you use that are made using fossil fuel based products and processes and use them less or replace them-
4. REDUCE(Reducing what is produced and what is consumed), REUSE(For a different purpose instead of sending them to landfills), RECYCLE(Means that something will be transformed again into a raw material that can be shaped into a new item).
5. STOP LITTERING:Stop people from littering on roads.
6. PROTECT WILDLIFE: Protect places like beaches and forests that are habitats for animals.
7. START CYCLING:Biking instead of driving can reduce more tan 90 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
8. SHOP ON-LINE:Buying on-line almost always involves less energy use and fewer carbon dioxide emissions than in-store shopping

UNIT 7:MINING RESOURCES PREZI

https://prezi.com/9pukgt3mfxxj/mining-resources/

UNIT 6 GEOGRAPHY GLOSSARY: PRIMARY SECTOR

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

CEREALS:

-Wheat: Trigo.

-Barley: Cebada.

-Corn: Maiz.

-Sorghum: Sorgo.

-Millet: Mijo.

-Oats: Centeno.

VEGETABLES AND SEEDS:

-Chickpeas: Garbanzos.

-Lentils: Lentejas.

-Cucumber: Pepino.

-Sugar cane: Caña de azúcar

-Sugar beet: Remolacha azucarera.

-Soybeans: Soja.

-Alfalfa: Alfalfa.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS:

-Cotton: Algodón.

-Sunflower: Girasol.

VEGETABLE FIBRES:

-Linen: Lino.

-Jute: Yute.

-Sisal: Cuerda natural

-Hemp: Cánamo.

VEGETABLE OILS:

-Palm oil: Aceite de palma.

-Peanut oil: Aceite de cacahuete.


OTHER AGRICULTURAL CROPS:

-Yam: Batata.

-Avocado: Aguacate

-Dates: Dátiles.
 
FORESTRY VOCABULARY

CONIFERS: Coníferos

-Pine: Pino

-Fir: Abeto

HARDWOOD:

-Birch: Abedul.

-Beech: Halla.

-Maple: Arce.

-Oak: Roble.

PRECIOUS WOOD:

-Ebony: Ébano.

-Teak: Teca.

-Mahogany: Caoba.

-Cedar: Cedro.

FISH

-Sardine: Sardina.

-Hake: Merluza.

-Whiting: Pescadilla.

-Bonito: Bonito, atún.

-Tuna: Bonito, atún.

-Octopus: Pulpo.

-Cuttlefish: Sepia.

-Squid: Calamar.

-Mussel: Mejillón.

-Clam: Almeja.
 
-King prawn: Camraón real.

-Prawn: Gamba.

-Spider crab:

-Cod: Bacalao.

-Anchovy: Anchoa.
 
-Herring: Arenque.

-Trout: Trucha.

-Carp: Carpa.

-Turbot: Rodaballo.

-Salmon: Salmón.

-Sea bream: Besugo.

-Sea bass: Lubina.

-Oysters: Ostras.

-Shrimp:Camarón.

-Lobster: Langosta.

-Sole: Lenguado.

UNIT 5 GEOGRAPHY: ECONOMY

GOODS: Objects that have a use or value for the person who possesses them.

PRICE: Cost of a product or services.

RESOURCES: Thing a person or a country has that can be used for economic benefit.

FACTORS OF PRODUCTION: Resource used to produce goods or offer services.

SUPPLY: Goods and services that are available for sale.

DEMAND: The amount of a product or service that consumers purchase at a specified price.

ECONOMIC POLICY: Actions that governments take to organize the economy.

CONSUMER: Person who uses goods or services.

PROFIT: Difference between what it costs to make something or provide a service and what it  is sold for.

INCOME: A company's profit in a particular period of time.

GENDER: The fact of being male or female, especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences, not differences in biology.

RETIREMENT: The fact of stopping working because you have reached a particular age.

EMPLOYMENT: Work, especially when its done to earn money; the state of being employed.

ECONOMIC SECTORS: A part of an area of activity, especially of a country's economy.

SALARY: Money that employees received for doing their job. especially professional employees or people working in an office, usually paid every month.

WORKER STAFF: All the workers employed in an organization considered as a group.

OUTSOURCE: To arrange for somebody outside a company to do work or provide goods for the company.

CONTRACT: An official written agreement.

ILLEGAL: Not allowed by the law.

PRIMARY SECTOR: Activities involved in obtaining resources from raw materials. These activities are agriculture, livestock farming, fishing, forestry and mining. They are the oldest economic activities.

SECONDARY SECTOR: Activities involved in converting raw materials into manufactured products(industry) or building housing and infrastructure(motorways, reservoirs). They require a variety of energy resources.

TERTIARY SECTOR: Activities that provide services: education, healthcare, trade, tourism, transport...)

UNIT 4 GEOGRAPHY GLOSSARY:STATE AND GOVERNMENT SYSTEM

NATIONAL ANTHEM:A song that has special importance for a particular group of people, an organization,or a country, often sung on a special occasion.

POLICIES: a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government or a political party.

NATION: A group of people who share common customs, origins, history and frequently, language.

STATE: The supreme public power within a sovereign political entity.

COUNTRY: A territory distinguished by its people, culture, language, geography, etc

INHABITANT: A person or animal that is a permanent resident of a particular place.

CITIZENS: A resident of a city or town, especially one entitled to vote and enjoy other privileges there.

WORLDWIDE: Applying or extending throughout the world; universal.

CIVIL SERVANTS: Government workers; usually hired on the basis of the competitive examinations.

TAXES: Money you have to pay to the government so that it can provide you public services.

BORDER: The line that divides two countries or areas.

LAW: The whole system of rules that everyone in a country or society must obey.

PLURALISM: The existence of many different groups of people in one society(people of different races, of different political or religious beliefs).

TO MANIPULATE: To control or influence somebody or something, often in a dishonest way so that they don't realize it.

INHERIT: To receive money, property,etc from somebody when they die.

ELECTIONS: The process of choosing a person or a group of people for a position, espcially a political position by voting.

BUDGETS:the amount of money you have available to spend.

SECOND TERM SELF-ASSESSMENT

What can I do that I couldn't do before?

What did I like most?

What did I do well?

What am I confused about?

What did I do in English outside the class?

What do I need to improve?

What did I learn about culture?

I think during this second term I learnt a lot of English: new expressions and vocabulary about money, adjectives, crimes and criminals... Now I can describe a picture in a better way, write an essay...
In geography we learnt a lot of vocabulary related to the government and the different political systems in the world. Also Teresa taught us some specific vocabulary about economy and primary sector.Now I can talk about agricultural landscapes and the different types of livestock farming, fishing, forestry...
In PE, Alberto taught us how to do acrosport and how to play football in the correct way. We learnt some theory related to acrosport and physical exercise and its benefits to our body.

What I liked most is listening to my partners' presentations about different countries because I learnt a lot of things about each country that I didn't know so it was quite interesting.

I think I've studied enough for my exams so I did them well. I also did all my homework and I tried to update my blog as soon as I could.

I'm not confused about anything, I'm quiet happy with my work during this term.

Outside class, I'm always listening to music in English, watching videos on youtube...
I also enjoy watching my favourite films in English or reading those books that I liked or even new ones. I love practising my English in my free time.

I learnt a lot about culture in English classes like The Maori culture, the special cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago. In geography, as I said before we learnt about government and states around the world, economy systems and the primary sector.

In general, I can say that in this term I learnt a lot and I worked hard too, so I'm quite proud of myself. In the next term I'm sure that I'm going to learn even more things.

UNIT 5:ENGLISH GLOSSARY

Here's all the vocabulary about UNIT 5:A LIFE OF CRIME.

TRAFFIC WARDENS: Someone whose job is to make certain that people do not leave their cars in illegal places.

LIFE SENTENCE:being in prison for a very long time, or, in the USA, until death.

DEATH PENALTY:The legal punishment of death for a crime


In this chart you can find all the vocabulary related to crimes and criminals.

This criminal (noun)	does this...	crime (noun)	action (verb)
accomplice	helps another person to commit a crime	aiding and abetting	aid and abet
arsonist	sets fire to other people's property illegally	arson	commit arson
assassin	kills people for political reasons, or in return for payment	assassination	assassinate
burglar	breaks in to buildings to steal	burglary	burgle
drug dealer	buys and sells illegal drugs	drug dealing	deal in drugs
forger	makes fake money or documents	forgery	forge
hijacker	takes control of a vehicle (plane, ship etc) by force and diverts it	hijacking	hijack
hooligan	is a violent young troublemaker	hooliganism	-
kidnapper	takes people away by force and demands money to free them	kidnapping	kidnap
mugger	attacks and robs people in a public place	mugging	mug
murderer	deliberately kills another person	murder	murder
offender	is anybody who breaks the law	committing an offence	offend
pickpocket	steals money etc from other people's pockets	pickpocketing	pickpocket
robber	steals money etc, using force or the threat of force	robbery	rob
shoplifter	steals goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer	shoplifting	shoplift
smuggler	moves goods illegally into or out of a country without paying tax	smuggling	smuggle
terrorist	uses violence for political reasons	terrorism	commit terrorism
thief	steals property from other people (without using violence)	theft	thieve
vandal	deliberately destroys or damages public property	vandalism	vandalize