National and local produce Expressing present and future possibility and uncertainty: Modal verbs (could/may/might) + infinitive It could be, It may be, they might produce… Adverbs – maybe, perhaps I’m not sure I’m not certain I’m not completely sure I’m really not sure I’ve got no idea I don’t have a clue Active/Passive: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Spanish people eat Paella Spanish people drink Sangria Spanish people grow oranges Spanish people use fans Spanish people make Seat cars People in Madrid speak castellano Paella is eaten in Spain Sangria is drunk in Spain Oranges are grown in Spain Fans are used in Spain Seat cars are made in Spain Castellano is spoken in Madrid Possible questions: What’s typical in Guadalajara/Spain? Are there any special desserts in the area? What different products can you find in your town? How different are Spain’s typical products from Britains? Do you think in the future we’ll only eat fruit grown in our own country? Vocabulary: Authority Education Instructor Assessment Student Learn Teacher Qualification Tutor Coach Instructor Teacher Professor Headmaster Dean Examiner Education What kind of education would you choose for your child? What have you got against single sex schools? Don't you think they distract one another when they become teenagers? Giving advice and making suggestions: How about boarding schools? Don't they teach children how to live together? You should/shouldn’t + infinitive without to You shouldn’t study all night before the an exam Would you prefer your child to be educated privately or by the state? Ought to + infinitive without to You really ought to revise before your exam It’s a good idea to ask questions if you don’t undertand If I were you, I would practise my topic every day You could read your notes at the weekend You’d better ask a friend for any notes from classes you have missed How about talking to your friends? Have you tried keeping a vocabulary diary? Would you consider sending your child to a grammar school? What's wrong with mixed ability teaching? How is bullying or peer pressure dealt with in your school? Have you ever suffered from bullying? or have you ever bullied somebody? What is the discipline like in your school? What does a teacher when a student is noisy or disrruptive in the classroom? Do you consider that a subject should be abolished from the school syllabus? Which and why? What you think of homeschooling? Are there boarding schools in Spain? What are the differences? What the authorities with truancy? Early memories Possible questions: Vocabulary: Vividly Totally Completely Distinctly Fond Vaguely Long-term Forget Memorise Earliest How did you used to feel when you started going to school? Did you ever feel frustrated when your parents told you off for something that you did? Have you ever seen a film that made you feel afraid? How did you use to feel as a child after seeing a scary movie? What things did you use to five years ago? Can you tell me an anecdote about your childhood? Used to for past habits: I used to visit my grandparents during the summer holidays I would walk for hours in the park I used to live in the country I used to spend Christmas with my parents We would get up early to open our presents Village and city life Possible questions: Where would you like to live in the future and why? What kind of entertainment is there in a village? What ammenities are there in a city that make life easier? Second conditional: If we did all our food shopping in the village, we’d spend more money If I lived in the city, I couldn’t do…… If she lived in the country, she might feel lonely Is there much pollution in the country? Expressing agreement and disagreement: What disadvantages are there to living in a city? And in a village? Your right, I agree completely, I couldn’t agree more, yes, that’s true How has life in villages changed in the last 20 years? I agree with you to a certain extent, I see your point but… What job opportunities are there in a village and in a city? Is there much crime in cities and in villages? I don’t know, I’m not sure, I’m not sure that I agree with you What does a student have to if he lives in a village and wants to go to school? I think you’re wrong about that, I don’t think that’s right, I’m afraid I disagree completely Is there a school bus service in the villages? Where would you recommend living? What are the main differences to living in a city or a village? National Customs Festivals and Customs: Possible questions: Weddings, christenings, Holy Communion, Christmas, Three kings day, Easter, Fathers day, Mothers day, Carnival, Halloween, Bull fighting, Bull running Which custom is your favourite and why? What you at Christmas? What customs are there in summer? Relative clauses: Do you ever give presents? That or Which to talk about things Carnival is a festival that is held in spring What was your favourite, which you received at Christmas? That or who to talk about people He’s the man who likes to dress up for the parade Do you believe in ghosts ? Have you ever dressed up? When to talk about times/periods It’s a festival in December when people give and receive gifts What did you last Easter? Do Spanish people go on holidays at Easter? Where to talk about places In Spain, where people have lunch very late, it’s normal to have dinner at 10pm What is so special about summer? How ethical is bull fighting? Is it simply cruelty to animals or just a tradition? Have you ever wanted to go bull running? What dangers are there to this activity? Do you know anybody who has taken part in bull running? Why people take part in dangerous activities like bull running? Are there any traditions that have been imported from other countries? Pollution and recycling Vocabulary: Recycled paper recyclable bottles Organic vegetables Conserve Efficient Sustainable Biodegradable Renewable Traffic jams Pollution Global warming Congestion charges Connectors: Yet, In addition to, nevertheless, as, because of, despite this, even though, since, because, due to, however Simple Passive: The rubbish is emptied by the cleaner First, the paper is collected from the recycling bins Then it is transported to the factory Recycling glass was introduced in our village two years ago Are there litter laws where you live? If so, what is the penalty for littering? Do you think cars should be banned from city centers? Do you think people should recycle newspapers? Why or why not? Do you think there are lessons to learn from nature? How has the world changed since you were a child? (technology, values, environment, health) How often is garbage collected in your neighborhood? If humans are really intelligent and not simply manipulated by their genes like any other animal, why can't they anything about overpopulation? What are some things that can be recycled? What are some things that your community is doing to help the? What are some things which you recycle? What are some types of pollution? What are some ways that you can reduce pollution in this country? What can you to help prevent pollution? What can you to make this world a better place? What you think of people who smoke cigarettes indoors? Which is more important, increasing people's standard of living, or protecting the environment? Think of a situation in your area involving this issue Which side would you choose? Who you think is more responsible for pollution, individual people or the government? Explain What is the most important issue facing the environment today?