Showing posts with label extension program. Show all posts
Showing posts with label extension program. Show all posts

Monday, February 22, 2010

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Extension - Countries

- Write the names of 10 countries and their capitals.
- Would you like to live in another country? Why? Why not? If you answered yes...which?
- What do you call the people from... China, Holland, Iran, Mexico and Switzerland?
- Collect information about a country you are interested in and blog about it.

Extension - Games

- Try and remember the names of 6 toys and/or games. Write them down.
- Explain the rules of a game you like.
- Some people think computer games are bad for you. Do you agree? Why? Why not?
- How many 4-letter words can you make by combining the ones in HANDKERCHIEF'? You may use a maximum of two H´s and two E´s in any one word, but no extra letters.

Extension - Menus

- What did you have for dinner yesterday?
- Find out about the traditional Australian breakfast. Would you enjoy it? Why? Why not?
- Write 3 menus appropriate for young people.
- Research 8 different countries and their typical dishes. Blog your findings.

Extension - Flowers

- What´s your favourite flower? Draw it and explain why you like it so much.
- Write the names of 6 different flowers.
- Do you prefer natural or artificial flowers? Why?
- Design a small garden. Include flowers, plants and trees. What would you put and where?

Extension - Money

- Make a list of 10 countries and their currencies.
- You are going to a friend´s birthday party. You have got 5000 pesetas to buy a present for him/her. What are the best things you can find for that amount?
- How would you use a million dollars?
- Think of ways how the rich countries can help the poor ones.

Extension - Books

- Which is the best book you have ever read? What was it about?
- Do some research and tell me the names of 10 British and American writers.
- Who wrote the following books? Alice in Wonderland, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Frankenstein, Peter Pan, Call of the Wild.
- Read the following and continue the story.
Li Chuan was an 8-year-old Chinese girl. She lived with her parents and her brother Tse (6). They were very poor. One day...

Extension - Jobs

- How many different jobs can you remember in 1 minute? Write them down!
- What job would you like to do in the future? Why?
- Which is the best job in the world, according to you?
- Tell me about a business you would like to own. What would it be like? Refer to the premises, the staff , the furniture and/or the machinery you would need etc.

Extension - Cities

- Draw a map of the UK and find 10 important cities.
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?
- Write about a city you know well.
- Do some research on one of the following cities: Hong Kong, New Delhi, San Francisco or Sydney. Summarize your findings.

Extension - Shopping

- Make a list of the different kinds of shops you can remember.
- Explain what a Department Store is, name 6 different departments and explain what they sell at each of them.
- Think of 5 things you have bought lately and tell me how much they cost.
- Why do you think so many people enjoy looking at shop windows?

Extension - Housing

- Make a list of 8 different places where people can live.
- Name the different rooms in your house/flat.
- Describe your bedroom , your living-room and your kitchen.
- Draw the house of your dreams and write a paragraph about it.

Extension - English Lessons

- Would you like to be a teacher? Why? Why not?
- Mention the qualities of the perfect teacher.
- Suggest a few ways to improve our English lessons.
- You are the English teacher today! Devise an exam for your classmates. Include the main points studied in class, do not make it too easy or to difficult and make sure you know the answers to your questions.

Extension - Transport

- How many means of transport can you name? Write a list.
- What are the different parts of a car called?
- Write about the advantages and disadvantages of public transport.
- Plan a three-day trip by car to some places you like. Show your
itinerary on a map. Indicate the distances in kilometres. Refer to
the different sights you will see and the activities you will do.