BACK TO SCHOOL

September has come and it's time to return to the daily routine. This is our last year at this High School and I hope I have a great year. So, let's start!!

GLOSSARY: UNIT 5

•     VOCABULARY

armed robber -ladrón armado

burglar -ladrón (en casa)

detective - detective

fraudster - defraudador

judge - juez

lawyer -abogado

mugger - carterista

murderer -asesino

police officer - agente de policía

private investigator - investigsdor privado

thief - ladrón

traffic warden -controlador de tráfico

•  CRIMES

arson - piromanía

blackmail  -chantaje

burglary - robo en casa

credit-card fraud -fraude de tarjeta de crédito

drug-dealing - tráfico de drogas

forgery - falsificador

identity theft - robo de identidad

kidnapping - secuestro

mugging  - robo con violencia

pickpocketing - carterista

shoplifting - ladrón (en tiendas)

smuggling - contrabando

speeding  - exceso de velocidad

vandalism  - vandalismo

•  EXTRA VOCABULARY

arrest -arrestar

black market-mercado negro

case -caso

evidence -prueba

interview -entrevista

suspicious - sospechoso

trap - atrapado

business owner - empresario

ecologist - ecologista

household - propiedad

lawmaker - legislador

local council - ayuntamiento

resident - residente

• EXPRESS IT !

Make someone think twice – reconsiderar

Come clean about … - aclarar

• WORD BUILDER

illegal - ilegal

illogical  -ilógico

impossible - imposible

irresponsible -irresponsable

unfair - injusto

GLOSSARY: UNIT 4

·        ADJECTIVES FEELINGS

amusing  -   divertido

annoying   -   molesto

confusing   -   confuso

embarrassing   -   embarazoso

fascinating   -  fascinante

frightening   -  que da miedo

inspiring   -   inspirador

irritating   -  irritante

motivating   -   motivador

relaxing   -   relajante

upsetting   -  decepcionante

worrying   -   preocupante

·        VERBS: TECHNOLOGY

browse     -   navegar en la red

charge   -   cargar

plug in   -   conectar

press   -   presionar

scroll   -  desplazar (arriba/abajo)

stream   -  transmitir

swipe   -   desplazar (derecha/izquierda)

switch off   -  apagar

switch on   -   encender

tap   -   dar un golpecito

text   -  escribir

unplug   -  desconectar

update   -  actualizar

·        EXTRA VOCABULARY

burst out laughing  -   romper a reír

gap   -  hueco, espacio

gesture   -  gesto

misunderstanding   -  malentendido

nod your head   -  asentir con la cabeza

shake your head   -  negar con la cabeza

express  -  rápido, expres

hit   -  golpe

invite   -  invitar

spread news   -   extender noticias

squeeze   -   aplastar

warn   -  advertir

·        WORD BUILDER

excited   -  entusiasmado

exciting   - emocionante

frightened   -asustado

frightening   -   que da miedo

irritated   -  irritado

irritating   -  irritante

GLOSSARY: UNIT 3

·        VOCABULARY

afford  -  permitirse

bargain  -  ganga

be worth  -  compensar

borrow  -  pedir prestado

brand  -  marca

cost  -  costar

discount  -  descuento

lend  -  dejar prestado

sale  -  rebajas

save up  -  ahorrar

shop online  -  comprar online

waste  -  desperdiciar

·        PHRASAL VERBS AND ACTIVITIES

catch up  -  alcanzar

join in  -  participar

miss out  -  perder(se)

pick up  -  adquirir

take up  -  empezar algo

try out  -  probar

archery  -tiro con arco

athletics  -  atletismo

rock climbing  -  escalar

trail biking  -  senderismo con bici

wakeboarding  -   esquí acuático

kayaking  - piragüismo

·        EXTRA VOCABULARY

customer  -  cliente

department  store  -  almacén

fraction  -  fracción

gloves  -  gusntres

half-price  -   mitad de precio

shop owner  -  propietariode una tienda

souvenir  -  recuerdo

sports  gear  -  ganga deportiva

delicious  -  delicioso

mild   -  suave

nutritious  -  nutritivo      

sour   -  amargo

spicy  -  picante

sweet   -   dulce



         ·    EXPRESS IT!
I've got my eye on... - Echarle el ojo a....
We're after... - Estamos detrás ....

·       WORD BUILDER

fill up   - llenar

queue up   -  traer cola

set up   -  instalar

turn up   -  aparecer

wash up   -  limpiar

TRAVELLING SURVEY

EXTRA VOCABULARY OF UNIT 1

helmet - casco

crunchy-crujiente

slippers – zapatillas de estar en casa

moped-barrer

agree-de acuerdo

janitor-conserje

sewage-desagüe

rehearsal/rehearse-ensayo

seelpover-fiesta de pijamas

mansion/stately home-mansión

insult-insultar

trip-viaje

have a lie-quedarse dormido

sleep a wink-no pegar ojo

rite-rito

passage-canal

walkabout-ausencia laboral

belief-creencia

custom-disfraz

charity-caridad

strenght-fuerza

dish-plato

coach- entrenador

step-paso

weakness - desventajas

remove-quitar

get abroad-ir al extranjero

sightseeing-hacer turismo

lie on-tumbarse

agree- de acuerdo

office  - oficina

company-compañia

tip-consejo

grown-up-adulto

chin-moño

knock-out- knockear

pierce-perforar

share-compartir

right-derecho

vote-votar

skin- piel

busy- ocupado

meal- comida

spare time-tiempo libre

JESSICA'S INTERVIEW

Jessica is our American teacher that helps us in speaking. She has been two years in our high school.

·        Where were you born?

I was born in Berkeley, in California. In USA.

·        Do you like travelling?

      I love travelling. It´s one of my favourite ``poster´´

·        What places have you visited?

I have visited Spain, Portugal, France, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, England, Wales, Ireland, North Ireland and Norway…I think that’s it.

  

·        And now, you live in Salamanca. How long have you been here?

      I have been living here for a year and three months.

   

·        What´s your favourite monument in Salamanca?

My favourite is the Tower of the Ieronimus. That´s my favourite place to be.

·        Apart from travelling, what do you like to do in your free time?

I really love sleeping and reading. But I also love listening to music.

·        What type of books do you like to read?

I love reading classic books, for example books like Jane Eyre or anything by Jane Austen. Books like that are amazing.

·        How many hours do you read in a day?

On a day… maybe an hour every day.

·        Also you said that you like music, what kind of music do you listen?

I love electronic music, folk music and I really like classic music. And I listen a little bit of country music.

·        Do you play any instrument?

I used to play the violin

      -Since when?

Since I was 9 and I stopped when I was 12. So I was playing the violin for three years.

·        Do you like Spanish music?

There are some songs that I like. I do enjoy Spanish music.

·        But do you prefer English music?

Yes, I do.

·        According to your opinion, what are the main differences between English and Spanish people?

Well, I think Americans are very liberal. And also Americans thinks that they can do everything. They don’t have any limits, and Spanish people are more responsible.

-Thank you Jessica! For giving us your time.

+Thank you!