Ready for C1 p 34. It’s a dog’s life. Writing an article. Cloze

Task description:

A monthly magazine about social issues has asked readers to send in articles on worthy causes. You decide to write an article in which you describe a charity you support, explain how and why you support it, and assess its importance for the community.

 
 

What does it (1)__________ to make a huge difference in someone’s life? Would you be (2)__________________ to learn that all you need is a friendly pet and few hours a week?
But let me back (3)_______________ a bit. When my elderly neighbour moved (4)_____________ aged care, I decided to visit her one Sunday. I wasn’t sure (5)_____________ to expect: Would she feel depressed at having to leave her own home?
I needn’t have (6)_____________. An amazing charity called Pet Set had taken care of that. Sitting by her (7)___________ was a big white English Bulldog, Winston. It was Winston’s job to offer companionship to the elderly residents, and this he (8)______________with great success. Apparently, Winston visited three times a week and (9)__________ everyone’s spirits. Speaking with his owner, I learned that Pet Set volunteers take their good-natured dogs to places like aged care facilities and hospitals to (10)__________ improve the wellbeing of residents and patients.
‘What a great idea!’ I thought. Wanting to take part, but not (11)___________ a pet, I offered my time (12)_______________ an administration officer. Twice a week, I work the phones and organise the volunteers. Knowing that I’m doing something (13)______________ with my time is important to me. Getting to know the dogs and seeing the joy they bring is an (14)_____________ bonus.
I constantly hear heart-warming stories resulting (15)__________ these visits. For the elderly residents who have experienced the trauma of giving (16)______________ their own beloved pets, a regular visit from a friendly dog does (17)_____________ for their morale and gives them something to look forward to. (18)_____________ for the dogs, they love the attention and the treats they get!
Don’t think twice about it. I encourage anyone who has spare time and a placid pooch to enquire about getting involved. (19)__________ if, like me, you don’t have a pet, there are ways you can help. Look (20)______________ it – you won’t regret it



KEY



1. take



2. surprised



3. up



4. into



5. what



6. worried



7. side



8. did



9. raised/ lifted



10. help



11. having



12. as



13. worthwhile



14. added



15. from



16. up



17. wonders



18. As



19. Even



20. into

Open World p 83. Narratives. Key Word Transformations

1. As soon as I turned 17 my dad bought me an old van to repair
HAD
No __________________________________________________ up.
2. Shortly after I had treated the rust and painted the bodywork.
BEEN
Before _____________________________________________ painted.
3. It wasn't until I got home that I realised that someone had stolen my wallet.
GOT
Not _______________________________________________ stolen.
4. In 1982 he was arrested and subsequently convicted on drug trafficking charges.
CLOSELY
His ________________________________________________ on drug trafficking charges. 
5. Eventually he will become accustomed to working with us.
USED
In _________________________________________________ with us.
 
KEY
1. No sooner had I turned 17 than my dad bought me an old van to fix up.




2. Before long the rust had been treated and the bodywork painted.




3. Not until I got home did I realise that I had got my wallet stolen.




4. His arrest in 1982 was closely followed by his conviction on drug trafficking charges. 




5. In time, he will get used to working with us
 

Empower p 53. Profile article

Write a profile article for the school magazine about a person who has been interviewed on Desert Island Discs on the BBC website.

Use this profile article as a model and remember to include a few direct quotes from the interview you have chosen.

Read these tips on how to write a profile article.

Some useful language:

Immediately:

No sooner had I started playing than I knew it was the right instrument for me

The instant I heard her music I knew she was an exceptional talent.

The moment I saw her paintings,  I immediately knew she would be a famous artist.

A short time later:

She started university two years ago and before long she was giving public performances.

Her trip to Europe was closely followed by a tour around Asia and subsequently to Africa.

Shortly after she started university, she began to perform at local events.

A long time later:

 It wasn't until this year that she released her first album.

It was only years later that she decided to take up horse riding again.

In time, she started playing a greater variety of instruments.

Not until many years later did she become famous

Empower p 53. Historical Characters. Extra Oral Mediation

A friend of yours from California is going to give a TED talk about historical figures in different parts of the world. While doing his research, he came across these pictures of Spanish historical characters on Google. He sends them to you so that you can shed some light on them. Your friend also asks you some questions about this topic. You decide to send your friend a voice message with an explanation of 2 minutes.

 

 

1. Have a look at the photos above. Discuss what you know about these historical characters.
2. If you had to choose one for a presentation who would you choose? Why? How would you prepare your presentation?
3. Which historical characters from your country would you include in a similar selection of pictures? Why?
4. Think of someone you know- or know of (it could be a member of your family) – that you feel had an interesting life and give a little talk about this person.
5. “History is written by victors” – Do you agree with this famous quote by Walter Benjamin? What do you think it means?
6. Who is – in you opinion – the person of the year in your area? Why?
7. How – in your opinion – should History be taught at schools?


Ideas:
Spain has given the world immensely talented painters, writers, athletes, and leaders. These outstanding individuals have influenced billions of people through power, sport, and culture.
 
Widely considered to be one of the greatest tennis players in the world, Rafael “Rafa” Nadal has won..., making him only the second man to earn .... He is known for his particular skill on clay courts, ... While he plays left-handed he is actually ambidextrous. In addition to his on-court success, Nadal has founded several schools for youth tennis, including one as part of his charity, the Rafa Nadal Foundation.
 
Salvador Dali is one of the most recognized painters of the modern era. In addition to painting, Dali delved into other art forms, including sculpture, film, and photography. Probably Dali’s best-known piece, The Persistence of Memory, features soft, melting watches across a bleak landscape.
 
One rarely thinks of art without thinking of Pablo Picasso. He is considered to be one of the most influential artists in the 20th century, establishing the Cubism movement.
 
One of the masters of Baroque painting, Diego Velazquez is one of the most famous portrait artists in history. Velazquez influenced a great many painters, but particularly Edouard Manet, who notably described Velazquez as “the painter of painters.” His most well-known painting is Las Meninas – Pablo Picasso painted 58 versions!
 
Miguel de Cervantes was a writer known for his influence on the Spanish language. His greatest work, Don Quixote, is widely considered to be the first modern novel, and it has influenced cultural works ...
 
Queen Isabella I of Castile was responsible for the 1492 Columbus expedition, as well as the Spanish Inquisition, which led to the forced conversion or expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain. These actions contributed to Isabella leading Spain into a globally dominant position for over a century.