MARINA'S PORTFOLIO 2
Thursday, June 9, 2011
TdS: Global warming. Panic or reality?
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Global warming is already under way. The evidence is vast and the urgency of taking action becomes clearer with every new scientific study. Some of the most obvious signs are visible in the Arctic, where rising temperatures and melting ice are dramatically changing the region’s unique landscapes and wildlife—as well as people’s lives and livelihoods. Across the globe, other early warning signs include melting glaciers, shifting ranges of plants and animals, and the earlier onset of spring.
VISIT THE LINKS TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:
1.What is global warming?
Global warming is a complex phenomenon, and its full-scale impacts are hard to predict far in advance.
2.What is the process involved in the greenhouse effect?
The "greenhouse effect" is the warming that happens when certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat.
3.What signs warn us about global warming?
Melting glaciers, rising sea levels will lead to coastal floodin,; forests, farms and cities.
4. Can you quote another term for global warming?
Yes, greenhouse effect.
5. Watch the video and explain this idea: Global warming: panic or reality?
In the cold space earth we throw away about 700 billions of pollution. (oil,gas, battery pack,fuel and other. The temperature up very much, because don't happen we use clean and renewable energies.
BIG QUESTION:
What can we do to stop global warming? Suggest five ideas.
Not using so many plastics, not pollute the atmosphere with factories, not used both the car,used cloth bags and recycle.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Robin Hood
THINK AND PLAN
What's the name of the book or film?
Who wrote it/starred it and directed it?
What's the setting and who are the main characters?
What did you like most about it?
ANSWERS
Robin Hood.
Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe.
Robin, Marian, Little John, Richard the Lionhear, Allan A'Dayle and more.
Robin, because is intelligent and very good archer.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
ROBIN HOOD
WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
QUESTIONS:
a. Did Robin Hood really exist?
b. What was he famous for?
c. Where was he from?
d. Can you write a few lines about the story?
ANSWERS:
a.Not only is a legend
b.Robin Hood became a popular folk figure starting in medieval times continuing through modern literature, films, and television.
c.In popular culture Robin Hood and his band of 'merry men' are usually portrayed as living in Sherwood Forest, in Nottinghamshire, where much of the action in the early ballads takes place.
d.Robin Hood (christened Robert) is a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor," assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men.Traditionally Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes.The origin of the legend is claimed by some to have stemmed from actual outlaws, or from ballads or tales of outlaws.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
A dialogue for a story
Cèlia: Marina, Marina! Can you hear me? I need some help!
Marina: Cèlia? Where are you? What's happened?
Cèlia: I'm down here. I was cycling near the mountain and I fell. I fell about ten metres.
Marina: Are you OK? And bicycle? Can you climp up here?
Cèlia: No, I think. I've broken my ankles and elbow. I've cut my legs and fingers. I can't move it and it really hurts. What am I going to do?
Marina: Don't panic! Let's phone the ambulance and paramedic.
Cèlia: OK, but hurry up! I don't know how long I can stand here.
Marina: OK,OK, hang on! I'm sure that someone will came soon.
Cèlia: MAAAAAAAAAAAARINAA!!!!
Marina: Now what's happening?
Cèlia: Some of the rocks are falling. Help!!!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Help when there's a problem
Marina.- No, I've burnt my hand.
Cèlia.- How did happen?
Marina.- It was an accident. I put my hand on the cooker.
Cèlia.- Oh, right. Do you need help?
Marina.- No, I think it'll be OK.
Cèlia.- Mmm. Maybe you need to go the chemist's and to see a doctor.
A formal letter
30th March
Dear Sir or Madam
I am the captain of the dance club in Banyoles, Catalunya.
The name of the club is 'DON'T STOP!'. I am writing to your because we are planning to participate in a big competition next year and we need a sponsors.
The competition will take place in London in May. Teams from 23 countries are going to be in 'DON'T STOP!' for this event, and I think that it will be good publicity for your company.
Please contact me if you are interested in sponsoring us or if you need any more information. I look forward to hearning from you.
Yours faithfully
Marina
Marina Casals
Captain
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Hot cross buns
Hot cross buns are sweet, spiced buns made with raisins and have a cross on top. They are traditionally eaten at Easter and are said to bring good things for the future. If you share a hot cross with another person you will be friends for the next year.