English Activities: marzo 2011

lunes, 28 de marzo de 2011

four seasons

Listen to the conversation

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1. This presentation was most likely part of which type of recording?
A. a TV weather program on seasonal changes
B. an informal discussion between friends
C. an academic speech at school

2. Based on what you heard, how would you characterize the winter season?
A. January receives about 30 inches in snow.
B. Winter temperatures hover below freezing for the 3-month period.
C. Outdoor activities tend to be popular during this season.

3. Which statement is NOT true about the spring?
A. Spring usually begins at the end of March.
B. Plentiful wind currents make some outdoors activities possible.
C. Nighttime temperatures dip below 50 degrees.

4. What is the summer season like in this area?
A. mild and breezy
B. hot and dry
C. warm and humid

5. What is one activity people like to do in the fall?
A. go and see the fall colors
B. clean their houses
C. have a fall picnic

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miércoles, 9 de marzo de 2011

What are Some Good Ways to Improve My Vocabulary?

LEARNING VOCABULARY

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