Hi everybody! Welcome to this new post and the work scheduled for this week, which is the sixth after the classes came to a close in March. I hope all of you keep safe and healthy! And looking forward to some more English homework to do! ?
- Open world
– REAL WORLD. Having a great time in Essaouira. pp. 170-171
To finish off this unit, what better than a visit to Essaouira? Read the text on page 170, extracted from a brochure about Essaouira, and do the reading exercise. Notice some interesting vocabulary associated with the language of travel or tourist brochures, such as «state-of-the-art», «remarkable architecture» or «a popular spot», some of which is used in ex. 2 on the following page 171.
Ex.4 is a listening activity. There is plenty of useful informal language in the dialogue. After you answer the question in the exercise, and check that you are right, go through the script on page 332 and then come back to p.171 and practise the language a bit more by doing ex.5.
Watch the video about Essaouira several times and, as usual, try to extract the information needed to answer the task in ex.7.
Suggested answers:
The city of Essaouira- located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, 80,000 inhabitants, on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
The Citadel du Port- built in the 18th century, visitors can watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
Tourism- camel rides along the beach; famous for its traditional handicrafts, musical instruments and leather bags; Gnoua music festival.
Agriculture- argan nuts are produced here, which are used to make hair and beauty products.
Water sports- known as Morocco’s «windy city», visitors can try kitesurfing.
Here is the video transcript: Essaouira
- Extra practice
– Reading and grammar: «4 notices». Practice on ability structures
– Listening: «Heavy texting»
– Grammar revision: Gerund and Infinitive
Try to find time to have a look at these things, at least part of them. Troughout the week I might write again, either here or through email, if there is any news concerning the school year and the assessment.
Keep your spirits up!
