sábado, 16 de septiembre de 2017

Phrasal Verbs List



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B1.3 Zarzal Homework

Earth's Temperatures

The world is now warmer than at almost any time since the end of the last ice age and, on present trends, will continue to reach a record high for the entire period since the dawn of civilisation, a study has found.
The study published in the journal Science, aims to give a global overview of Earth's temperatures over the past 11,300 years - a relatively balmy period known as the Holocene that began after the last major ice age ended and encompasses all of recorded human civilization.
Their data (compiled by studying such things as ice cores, fossils and ocean sentiment) looked back over a much longer era than previous research, which went back 1,500 years.
Scientists say it is further evidence that modern-day global warming isn't natural, but the result of rising carbon dioxide emissions that have rapidly grown since the Industrial Revolution began roughly 250 years ago. Scientists say that if natural factors were still governing the climate, the Northern Hemisphere would probably be destined to freeze over again in several thousand years. Instead, scientists believe the enormous increase in greenhouse gases caused by industrialization will almost certainly prevent that.
Shaun Marcott, a geologist at Oregon State University, says "global temperatures are warmer than about 75 percent of anything we've seen over the last 11,000 years or so." The other way to look at that is, 25 percent of the time since the last ice age, it's been warmer than now.
It's taken just 100 years for the average temperature to change by 1.3 degrees, when it took 5,000 years to do that before. By the end of the century, climate warming models predict an additional increase of 2 to 11.5 degrees, due largely to carbon emissions, the study noted.
Now answer these questions:
  • 1 - 'Dawn' in this text means:




  • 2 - 'Balmy' means:




  • 3 - True or false: this study looks at a longer than usual time-period.


  • 4 - The Earth's temperature has increased quickly since:




  • 5 - 'Prevent' means:




  • 6 - True or false: Scientist predict the earth will freeze over because of increased greenhouse gases.


  • 7 - True or false: The temperature will increase by 1.3 degrees in the next 100 years.


  • 8 - This article could be described as a ___ look at the future.








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martes, 12 de septiembre de 2017

Holiday Reading Comprehension


Reading Comprehension – A Holiday 

Anna: “I’m planning my holiday for next summer and I don’t know whether I should have a lazy holiday or an exciting one. Last year I went on holiday to southern Spain with my best friends, Joanna and Ling. We stayed in a brilliant four‐star hotel, which had three swimming pools. It was quite expensive but we really enjoyed ourselves and we all got great suntans! This year, Joanna is going away with her parents to Greece so it’ll be just Ling and me. Ling wants us to go on an adventure holiday in Africa, the type where you have to go walking in the desert and sleep out in the open. She said it would be interesting and better than having a lazy holiday because we would learn about the world around us and see some wild animals. I’m not sure whether I want to go to Africa. For me, a holiday means relaxing on a beach, not trekking across the middle of nowhere. Ling said that we’d see elephants and zebras and have some amazing experiences. I think she’s bored of lying in the sun all day and fancies a change. I’ve got to make up my mind by next Monday at the latest so that she can book the tickets. It would cost £1,400 each to go to Africa, but less than half that amount for two weeks in Portugal.”

Questions:

1. When is Anna going on holiday?
2. Name her two closest friends.
3. True or false – last year she went to northern Spain?
4. How many swimming pools did their hotel have?
5. Was the hotel expensive?
6. True or false – only Anna got a good suntan?
7. Where is Joanna going on holiday this year?
8. Who is she going with?
9. What type of holiday does Ling want this year?
10. Where does she want to go? 11. Does Anna want to go with her?
12. Why does Ling want to go on this type of holiday?
13. What does Anna enjoy doing on holiday?
14. What animals does Ling hope to see?
15. What sort of experiences does she expect to have?
16. When does Anna have to let Ling know about the holiday?
17. How much would it cost each of them to go to Africa?
18. Would it be cheaper to go to Africa or Portugal?
19. Do you think Anna should go to Africa with Ling? Why?/Why not?
 20. Do you think Anna will go to Africa with Ling? Why?/Why not?

sábado, 9 de septiembre de 2017

Thursday B1 Roldanillo Assignments

1 Read the text and then answer question below.

Long-haul flights get longer


Long-haul flights have just got longer, with a non-stop flight from Singapore to New York now in operation. But 18 hours in the air creates its own challenges. A lot of preparation goes into the ultra long haul flight. The aircraft is specifically designed for the journey with more space and extensive entertainment services. The flight crew are also specially trained.
The seasoned traveller is also more aware of the health risks associated with a flight that covers as much as 16,600-kilometers (10,310-miles) in distance. Exposure to lower oxygen levels for up to 18, maybe 20, hours is abnormal for the human body. With deep vein thrombosis (DVT) the problem really starts occurring after 12 hours (in-flight). This could lead to an increase in heart attacks.
Doctors believe prevention is better than cure when it comes to in-flight health. Passengers on ultra long range flights need to be provided with flight socks and, if necessary, tablets for thinning the blood. It is not just the health and vitality of the passenger that is at stake on a flight of this length, but also that of the flight crew. "They give us training on fatigue management and how to adjust to the local time in New York and to exercise, as well as take care our diet and eat lightly in-flight," says Linda Wu, a stewardess on Singapore Airlines.
However, passengers are trading in health concerns for convenience. An extra- long flight means passengers do not need to break up their journey and change planes. "They like to board once, de-plane once. It is saving time," says James Williams from Singapore Airlines.
"From Los Angeles to Singapore, passengers are saving two and a half hours. And to New York passengers are saving up to four hours in flying time." Thai Airways is also launching a non-stop service to New York from Bangkok next June to compete with Singapore Airlines. It is planning a similar service to Chicago. Cathay Pacific, Continental, Qantas and Emirates Airlines also offer flights that are more than 14 hours in duration. However, there is still a question of whether longer non-stop flights will become popular. "They will certainly have a role in the future of aviation, there is no doubt about it. People will prefer to fly non-stop if it is available," says Chris Johnson, an airline analyst. "But we are reaching the limits. These markets are at the very margin of aviation. Most airlines still fly in the eight to 12-hour sector. This is still where the biggest volume in traffic is." Avery believes that geography will determine the demand for the ultra long-haul flight and that worldwide appeal for this type of flight is unlikely. "Asia is where the demand is for the ultra long-haul flight. They are connecting Asian cities to the U.S. East Coast, which is the big market," he explains. "The routes that connect most places that European business travellers go do not need a capacity and endurance to fly 18-hours -- this is the same for U.S. carriers."

Tuesdays A2 Assignment 29-08/2017

Read the weather forecast for the Brecon Beacons National Park and answer the questions.

Mountain Area forecast

Mountains can be dangerous places. The weather can change from one hour to the next, and from one peak to the next. Always check the weather forecast before you go out.  

Brecon Beacons National Park

Tuesday 4 April
There will be mist and fog in the valleys early on, but this will lift in the morning. It will be a dry day with some sunny spells, especially in the north, where it will feel warm. It will remain cloudy in the south and west. Cloud will get thicker in the afternoon, and there will be a chance of rain in the west in the late afternoon.
Visibility Generally good, but poor in hill fog.  May turn poor in the west in the late afternoon.
Hill fogSome hill fog above 300 metres at first. This will lift, but will remain at 600 metres in the morning, and around the peaks in the afternoon and evening.
Wed 5 April WeatherA much windier day, and it will feel cold high up, where temperatures will be low. A bright start, with some sunshine and showers, but showers will increase in the afternoon, and there may be some hail and thunder. Snow showers possible above 800m.
VisibilityGenerally good, but moderate in showers.
Hill fogNone expected.

Outlook

Thu 6 April Very windy with gales possible in the north and north east. Cloudy with rain or drizzle and hill fog. Some bright spells later, but showers continuing through the afternoon.
Fri 7 April Overcast at first with areas of hill fog, and also occasional light rain or drizzle. It will gradually become drier and warmer, but will remain cloudy. Light southeasterly breezes.
Sat 8 April A bright day, with the best of the sunshine in the east. It will probably turn cloudier with a gentle southeasterly breeze, but should remain warm and dry.

1  The Weather Office provides a forecast for ___ days.
 2  
 4  
 5  

2  The Weather Office provides a detailed forecast for ___ days.
 2  
 3  
 5  

3  Which day will be driest?
 4th April  
 5th April  
 6th April  

4  Which day will be windiest?
 5th April  
 6th April  
 7th April  

5  Which day will be coldest?
 4th April  
 5th April  
 6th April  

6  On which day will the weather gradually improve?
 4th April  
 5th April  
 6th April  

7  On 4th April, where will be sunniest?
 the north   
 the south  
 the west  

8  Which day will be brightest?
 6th April  
 7th April  
 8th April  

9  Which day will be wettest?
 5th April  
 6th April  
 7th April  

10  Which day has the least fog?
 4th April  
 5th April  
 6th April