Video: The Pallas's Cat

Watch this video and write True or False. Correct the False statements.

1. The Pallas's cat is the same size as a snow leopard.

2. They live in the mountains.

3. They are protected by holes in the rocks.

4. They are an easy prey for dogs and eagles.

5. They are cautious.

6. They eat insects, rodents and birds which hide in the rocks.

7. These cats are easy to see when they aren't in their dens.

8. They fur isn't as long as other cats.

9. They can't survive when the temperatures go below 0ºC.

Glossary:
prey: presa
den: guarida

Answers --> 1- F (the same size as a domestic cat), 2-T, 3-T, 4-F (wolves and eagles), 5- T, 6-F (using the rocks for cover), 7- F (their fur is their camouflage), 8-F (they have the longest fur), 9- F (their fur helps them tu survive).

Video: 20 things we should say more often

This is a video known as "20 Things we Should Say More Often" by Robby Novak or Kid President.

The boys tells us 20 things that we don't say often enough Watch the video and answer the questions:
1. When should we say "thank you"?
2. Who needs to say "I don't know"?
3. How does it feel if you say: "you're so awesome, I legally changed my name to yours"?
4. Is it ok to disagree with people?
5. Complete: "If you can't thinkg of something nice to say, you're _____________________."
6. If you have another idea of what people should say more often, what do you have to do?
7. What is the bonus one?

Glossary:
corndog: es una especie de perrito caliente compuesto de una salchicha recubierta con una masa de pan de maíz y que posteriormente se fríe en aceite muy caliente

Answers --> 1. Every day. 2. His sister. 3. It feels super creepy. 4. Yes, it is. But it's not ok to be mean. 5. "not thinking hard enough". 6. Leave a comment below. 7. Let's dance!

A Youtuber's video: High school

Why does high school suck? Or doesn't suck?

My fav youtuber, Danny from The Gradual Report, explains why high school sucks/or doesn't suck/.

Watch the VIDEO and answer true (T) or false (F). Then correct the false info.

1. School comes from a Latin word.

2. Danny tells you about a school routine.

3. Classes in the USA are 50 minutes.

4. In chemistry class, a guy tells you about how bombs are created.

5. In "calculus" class, you learn more maths than Einstein knew when he discovered the Theory of Relativity.

6. During Physical Education, you play clever games with pupils of your age.

7. Danny doesn't play silly games anymore.

8. Later, Danny tells you about the routine of law school intern.

9. When you arrive at work, your boss scolds you.

10. Life is all about learning. You never stop learning.

11. If you are working in a bakery, you are learning about how mothers react to heat.

12. Things you learn in a bakery are less interesting than the Rennaisance.

13. High school is a boring part of growing up.

14. Don't take school too seriously.

15. Leaves of tress are edible. Danny tried them because he is a koala.

Glossary:

to suck (colloq.) - apestar (ser una m****a)

pupil - alumno; pupila

law school intern -  becario de derecho (trabaja para ganar experiencia, sin salario)

to scold - reprender, regañar

heat - calor

 

Answers --> 1.F; 2.T; 3.F; 4.T; 5.T; 6.F; 7.F; 8.T; 9.T; 10.T; 11.F; 12.T; 13.F; 14.T; 15.T

TV series: Freaks and Geeks

Do you want to see what school was like in the 1980s?

"Freaks and Geeks" is a comedy TV show about a bunch of teenagers and their adventures in high school. The action takes place in the 1980s (so, there are NO mobile phones!!) but many of these adventures can happen in the 21st century too.

Have a look at the VIDEO (47 minutes) - it is the first episode of the TV show.

Then answer the questions below.

1. What does Lindsey think about high school?

2. What does Lindsey's mom think about high school? What should kids do there?

3. Who wants to go to the Homecoming dance?

4. Why doesn't Kim like Lindsey?

5. Since when has Lindsey acted weird?
6. Do you think that Lindsye is a good person? Why? (Give 3 reasons)
7. What is Lindsey good at? (Subject)
8. What is Mr. Rosso's job?
9. What advice does Nick give to Lindsey?   

Glossary:

bunch - grupo

freak - bicho raro

geek - friki