Smart English 2 DVD Activity Book

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Contents
1 The life story of JRR Tolkien
Page 2
was / were
Past simple regular verbs: affirmative,
negative and questions
Past simple irregular verbs
2 Our band
Page 4
Present continuous: affirmative, negative
and questions
Present continuous with future meaning
can / can’t
3 A project
Page 5
Comparative adjectives
Superlative adjectives
Transcript
Page 6
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The life story of JRR Tolkien
1
5
animals
four
1973
Dictionary
Eagle and Child five 1925 January
wasn’t born nineteen 1999
two 1892 University four
1
Tolkien
Guarda la storia sulla vita di Tolkien
e scegli la risposta corretta (a, b o c).
1 Where was Tolkien born?
a South America
bBritain
c South Africa
2 How many children did Tolkien have?
a 2
b3
c 4
3 When did Tolkien’s wife die?
a 1971
b1973
c 1983
2
Comprehension Guarda la sezione
Comprehension e controlla le risposte.
3
Riguarda il DVD. Segna (3) le cose che vedi.
a
c
e
g
i
4
a cemetery
a DVD shop
a cinema
a sports shop
some houses
b
d
f
h
j
an art shop
a school
a clothes shop
a book shop
a church
Abbina le domande (1–7) alle risposte
(a–g). Poi riguarda il DVD e controlla.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Why is JRR Tolkien famous?
When did he come to Britain?
Was he a good student?
Was he married?
Where did he live?
Did Tolkien write a lot of stories?
Were his stories popular?
a He was a very good student.
b They were very popular.
c Yes, he did. He wrote fantasy stories and invented new languages.
d For five years he didn’t live in Oxford.
He lived in the city of Leeds.
e Tolkien wrote the original Lord of the
Rings books.
f He came to Britain when he was four.
g Yes, he was, and he had four children.
2
Completa il testo con le parole e le date
nel riquadro. Poi riguarda il DVD e controlla.
Early life JRR Tolkien spent a lot of his life in
Oxford, but he 1
there.
He was born in South Africa on the 3rd of
2
in 3
. He came
to Britain when he was 4
years old.
He arrived in Oxford when he was
5
, in 1911.
His education Tolkien studied at Oxford
6
. He loved studying languages
and writing. After he finished university, Tolkien
worked on the Oxford English
7
for 8
years.
Family life Tolkien was married, and he had 9
children. For 10
years they lived in the city of Leeds, in the
north of England. But the family came back to
Oxford in 11
. Tolkien worked at
the University. He lived in five different houses
during his life in Oxford!
Tolkien’s world Tolkien wrote about strange
characters and scary 12
. He had a
lot of writer friends in Oxford. They met at the 13
pub. They talked about their work
and read stories. But he didn’t like being famous.
Tolkien’s wife died in 1971, and Tolkien died in 14
.
A lot of people were very sad. But now millions
of people can watch the films and read Tolkien’s
books. In 15
the director,
Peter Jackson, made three films of his stories.
Grammar
6
Guarda la sezione Grammar e scrivi
il Past simple di questi verbi.
be
write spend come study love
finish work have live meet die
make like
1
Reading
CS Lewis was born in Belfast, Northern
Ireland in 1898. He went to school in
England, but always loved Ireland and
its culture. When he was young, he loved
stories about animals. He began writing
stories when he was a teenager. After school,
he went to Oxford University in 1916. The
First World War stopped his studies and
he joined the army. When the war finished,
he continued his studies and later became
a professor there like JRR Tolkien. He lived
the rest of his life in Oxford and died in
1963.
His first book was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, published in 1950.
It is about a magical world called ‘Narnia’ where animals can talk. The
children in the story enter Narnia through a wardrobe. CS Lewis wrote six
more books about Narnia. He finished the last book, The Last Battle, in 1956.
It won the Carnegie Medal, a very important prize for children’s literature.
Lewis’s books sell over a million copies a
year all over the world. In 2000 parents,
teachers and librarians voted The Lion, the
Witch and the Wardrobe the best children’s
book of the twentieth century.
8Segna se le frasi sono vere (T) o false (F).
The Chronicles of Narnia film came out
in 2005. The director, Adam Adamson,
made this film in his native New Zealand.
CS Lewis didn’t want films made of his
books, because the technology at that time
wasn’t very advanced. Now we can create
special effects with computers.
7Leggi l’articolo su CS Lewis e rispondi alle
1 CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien both taught
at Oxford University.
2 CS Lewis started writing during the
First World War.
3 He loved the culture of Ireland.
4 The Last Battle was the final book in
the Narnia series.
5 One of his books won a prize.
6 CS Lewis wanted to see films of his
books.
9 Pair work In coppie, fatevi queste
domande.
What happened in…?
1 1898
2 1916
3 1956
4 1963
5 2000
6 2005
Correggi quelle false.
domande e rispondete.
•
•
•
•
•
What’s your favourite book?
What is it about?
Who wrote it?
When did you first read it?
Why do you like it?
10 Scrivi un’e-mail a un amico in Gran Bretagna
sul tuo libro preferito. Usa le risposte
dell’es. 9.
3
Our band
2
Question time
5
1
2
3
4
4
6
Guarda il DVD. Scegli l’alternativa corretta.
1 What’s Jessie doing tonight?
a meeting a band
b homework
c swimming
2 What does Sam play in the band?
a drums
b guitar
c trumpet
3 When are the band playing?
a in a minute b in half an hour
c in an hour
Comprehension Guarda la sezione
Comprehension e controlla le risposte.
Riguardala e rispondi alle domande.
How many people ...
1 are going out? ________
2 are going to the cinema? ________
3 are watching TV? ________
4 play a musical instrument? ________
5 play the piano? ________
Grammar
7
Riguarda il DVD. Chi dice queste frasi?
Scrivi Alex (A) o Emma (E).
1 OK. Let’s go in.
2 Here we go.
3 Hi, guys!
4 Let’s get a drink.
5 Good idea.
6 Good luck, guys.
Riguardalo. Abbina (1-6) a (a-f) per
completare le frasi.
1 Sam’s band, a play guitar in the
Source, band.
2 Sam
b is having a good time.
3 Alex
c are playing this
4 Alex and Emma evening.
can d is a great drummer.
5 Jessie
e isn’t coming this
6 Matt and Sean evening.
f meet the band before the show.
Guarda questa sezione e numera i capi di
abbigliamento nell’ordine in cui li senti.
What are you wearing?
a white top
shorts
a beige top
a T-shirt
blue jeans
a blue vest
jeans
a pink top trainers
green trousers
Guarda la sezione Grammar. Completa le
frasi al Present continuous. Poi scrivi se si
riferiscono al presente (P) o al futuro (F).
1 Emma and Alex ___________ the band
in ten minutes. (meet)
2 The band ___________ at eight
o’clock. (play)
3 The band ___________ ready for the
show at the moment. (get)
4 The band ___________ in their
dressing room. (talk)
5 Alex ___________ a fantastic time
(have)
6 Sarah ___________ to the cinema this
evening. (go)
8Emma e Alex si trovano nella sala.
Il complesso sta suonando. Segna (3) le
cose che non possono fare.
listen to the
read a book
music talk to the
band
talk together
drink
dance
talk on the phone
play a musical
instrument
A project
3
4 a Chandler is funnier than Joey.
b Joey is funnier than Chandler.
5 Football’s ...
a the worst
b the best programme on TV.
6 The chat show is ...
a more interesting
b more exciting than Scooby-Doo.
5
1
2
3
Guarda il DVD. Scegli l’alternativa corretta.
1 What day is it?
a Saturday b Sunday
c Monday
2 What channel is Friends on?
a Channel 4 b BBC1
c BBC2
3 What’s on at half past four?
a a cartoon b a quiz show c the news
Comprehension Guarda la sezione
Comprehension e controlla le risposte.
Question time
6
Riguarda il DVD. Completa la guida ai
programmi con le parole del riquadro.
reality show documentary the news
comedy chat show quiz show
sports programme cartoon
7
10.00 a.m. 1) ___________
2) ___________ : Meet Mike Bianco
12.00 p.m. 3) ___________ : Friends
4.30 p.m.
4) ___________ : Scooby-Doo
6.00 p.m. 5) ___________ : Football:
France v England
Riguarda il DVD. Cerchia le opinioni
(a) o (b).
1 The news is ...
a more interesting
b more boring than a quiz show.
2 Quiz shows are ...
a more interesting
b more exciting than the news.
3 a Joey’s ...
b Chandler’s ...
the funniest character.
Guarda la e abbina le persone ai
programmi televisivi.
1 Alexis a actual programmes
2 Jonathan
b sport and soap operas
3 Olivia
c comedies and films
4 Henry d EastEnders and Friends
5 Rodric
e comedy TV programmes
Riguardala e segna (3) i programmi
che senti.
The Simpsons
Malcolm in the Middle
The news
Neighbours
Friends
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Law and Order
Grammar
8
4
Riguardalo. Chi dice queste frasi nell’es. 4
Alex o Jessie.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Guarda la sezione Grammar. Risolvi gli
anagrammi.
1 btse
2 nrgoib
3 tegsertinni
4 adb
5 rnuinef
6 icnixget
9Scrivi frasi dando la tua opinione. Usa gli
aggettivi comparativi.
1 comedy shows / cartoons
2 quiz shows / documentaries
3 the news / sports programmes
4 chat shows / reality shows
5 soap operas / films
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Transcript
1 The life story of JRR Tolkien
Alex
Becky
Alex
Becky
Alex
Becky
Alex
Becky
Alex
Becky
Alex
Becky
Alex
Becky
Alex
I’m doing my English homework. I’m
learning about the life of a famous
writer, JRR Tolkien. He lived in Oxford.
Today, we’re visiting some of the
important places in his life.
Hi.
Hi ya.
How are things?
Good. I went on the Internet last night.
There was a lot of information about
Tolkien. I’ve got a map of interesting
places to visit.
OK. But, what are we doing here?
Wait a minute.
So, why is JRR Tolkien famous?
Tolkien wrote the original Lord of the
Rings books. In 1999 the director, Peter
Jackson, made three films of his stories.
Really? I saw this one at the cinema. It
was really long. I didn’t see those.
I’m not really into fantasy films.
They’re great films. I love them. And the
books are good too. Look!
So. Was Tolkien born in Oxford?
No, he wasn’t. He was born in South
Africa on the third of January 1892.
When did he come to Britain?
He came to Britain when he was four.
But he didn’t live in Oxford. Come on!
Tolkien arrived in Oxford when
he was 19 years old. He lived here.
Becky Did he live in a shop?
Alex
No, of course not! This wasn’t a shop in
1911. There was a house here.
Becky Oh, right.
Alex
He studied at the University.
Becky Was he a good student?
Alex
He was a very good student. He loved
studying languages and writing.
Alex
After he finished university, Tolkien
worked for the Oxford English
Dictionary for two years.
Becky Was he married?
Alex
Yes, he was, and he had four children.
Becky Where did they live?
Alex
Well, for five years they didn’t live in
Oxford. They lived in the city
of Leeds, in the north of England.
Alex
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Alex
Becky
Alex
Alex
Becky
Alex
Becky
Alex
Alex
Becky
Alex
But they came back to Oxford in 1925.
Tolkien worked at the University.
His family lived here… , then here… ,
then here…. , then here… , and then
here… .
Phew! Did Tolkien write a lot of stories?
Yes, he did. He wrote fantasy stories and
invented new languages. In his fantasy
world there were strange characters and
scary animals.
Tolkien had a lot of friends in Oxford.
They were writers, too. They met here at
the Eagle and Child. They talked about
their work and read stories.
Were his stories popular?
They were very popular. People around
the world bought his books. But he
didn’t like being famous.
Really? That’s strange.
Yeah. Now, one more place to visit.
Tolkien’s wife died in 1971 and two years
later Tolkien died. A lot of people were
very sad.
But now you can watch the films and
read Tolkien’s books. So, millions of
people know his stories. That’s cool.
Yeah. He had a busy life!
Comprehension
1 He was born in South Africa on the third of
January 1892.
2 And he had four children.
3 Tolkien’s wife died in 1971.
Grammar
was / were
He was a very good student.
They were writers, too.
This wasn’t a shop in 1911.
Was Tolkien born in Oxford?
there was / there were
There was a house here.
Past simple regular verbs: affirmative and
negative
He studied at the University.
His family lived here.
But he didn’t live in Oxford.
Transcript
Past simple irregular verbs
Comprehension
I saw this one at the cinema.
And he had four children.
People around the world bought his books.
1 She’s doing her homework.
2 He’s a great drummer.
3 The band are playing in a minute.
Past simple: questions
Did he live in a shop?
Where did they live?
2 Our band
Emma
Alex
Emma
Alex
Emma
Alex
Emma
My friend Sam’s band, Source, are
play here this evening. And we can
meet them before the show!
Are we waiting for Jessie?
No. Jessie isn’t coming this evening.
She’s doing her homework.
OK, let’s go in.
This is the band’s dressing room. I
can hear them! They’re talking.
OK. We’re going in.
Here we go!
Emma
Hi, guys!
The Band Hi.
Emma
This is Alex. He’s the singer.
Alex
Hi.
Alex
This is Matt and Sean. They play
guitar.
Matt / Sean Hi. / Hi there.
Emma
And this is Sam. He’s a great
drummer.
Sam
Thank you.
Emma
What time are you playing?
Sam
Eight o’clock.
Emma
OK. Good luck! See you later. Bye.
The Band Bye!
Emma
Good luck, guys.
The Band Cheers.
Alex
Quick, let’s go.
Emma
The band are getting ready for this
evening’s show. Are you having a
good time?
Alex
Yeah, I’m having a fantastic time!
There’s a great atmosphere.
Emma
The band are playing in a minute.
Alex
Let’s get a drink.
Emma
Good idea.
Alex
We’re going to watch them now. We
can’t talk in the hall because the
band are very loud.
Emma
But we can hear the music. Come on.
Question time
What are you wearing?
I’m wearing a pink top and green
trousers.
Jonathan I’m wearing shorts and a T-shirt.
Rodric
I’m wearing a beige top and jeans.
Grace
I’m wearing a white top, a blue vest,
blue jeans and trainers with pink
laces.
Jessie
What are you doing this evening?
Sarah This evening, I’m going to the cinema
with my friend.
Jonathan I’m going to the cinema.
Rodric
I’m going to work, and then I’m going
to go out.
Grace
Watching TV.
Jessie
Sarah
Jessie
Sarah
Jonathan
Rodric
Grace
Can you play a musical instrument?
No.
Yes, I play the French horn.
I can play the violin, and I can also
play the piano.
I play the piano.
Grammar
Present continuous affirmative
She’s doing her homework.
They’re talking.
Present continuous negative
Jessie isn’t coming this evening.
Present continuous interrogative
Are you have a good time?
Are we waiting for Jessie?
Present continuous with future meaning
The are playing in a minute.
can / can’t
I can hear them.
We can’t talk in the hall.
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Transcript
3 A project
Jessie
Alex
Jessie
Alex
Jessie
Alex
Jessie
Alex
Jessie
Alex
Jessie
Alex
Jessie
Alex
Today is Saturday. I’m at Alex’s house.
I’m doing a school project about TV.
I’m helping. I’m watching TV all day!
I’m looking at what TV programmes are
most popular. It’s ten a.m. So, what’s on
TV now?
Where’s the remote control?
Are you sitting on it?
Ah! The news or some quiz shows.
Well, the news in more interesting than
a quiz show.
Yes, but quiz shows are more exciting
than the news.
OK, it’s twelve o’clock. So what’s on TV
now?
It’s a comedy, Friends. I love it.
So do I. Joey’s the funniest characters.
I prefer Chandler. He’s funnier than
Joey.
So, what channel is Friends on?
It’s on Channel 4.
Jessie
It’s now half past four. What’s on?
It’s cartoon time. The chat show on
BBC2 is more interesting than ScoobyDoo, but my sisters prefer cartoons!
Thanks guys.
Jessie
Alex
Are you doing your homework, Alex?
Goal!
Jessie
Alex
Comprehension
1 Today is Saturday.
2 Channel 4.
3 It’s cartoon time.
Question time
What kind of TV programmes do you
like?
Alexis
I like to watch EastEnders and Friends.
Jonathan I like factual programmes.
Olivia
I like comedy TV programmes.
Henry
I like sport on TV and soap operas.
Rodric
I like comedies, but I prefer films.
Alex
What’s the best TV programme?
The best TV programme is probably
The Simpsons.
Jonathan I like watching the news.
Alex
Alexis
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Olivia
Henry
Rodric
The best programme on TV is Friends.
Neighbours.
The best programme on TV is Friends.
Alex
Do you prefer soap operas or sports
programmes?
Probably sports programmes.
I prefer soap operas.
Sports programmes.
I prefer sports programmes.
Alexis
Olivia
Henry
Rodric
Grammar
Comparative adjectives
The news is more interesting than a quiz show.
Quiz shows are more exciting than the news.
I prefer Chandler, he’s funnier than Joey.
Superlative adjectives
It’s the best programme on TV.
Joey’s the funniest character.
… they’re the most boring programmes.
What’s the best TV programme?