ESAMI di MATURITA'

.19 - 29 Aprile: Rai Scuola  (canale 146 del digitale terrestre)

La Scuola in Tivù - "Percorsi di Maturità" 
Lunedì - Giovedì - 15.30 -  16.30,  (replica dalle 19.30 alle 20.30). 

16 lezioni;  i contenuti resteranno sul Rai Scuola e Rai Play 

7 maggio al 25 giugno - #maestri  
15.30 - Rai3
17.40 - Rai Storia (canale 54 del digitale terrestre). 
Al centro della conversazione, gli studenti racconteranno, in collegamento da casa, gli argomenti dei loro elaborati. 

#Maturità2021 - Rai Scuola maturità - materiali dedicati all’Esame. 

fino alla prima settimana di GIUGNO - 8 lezioni/settimana: 
La Scuola in Tivù
8.30-12.30-16.30: lingue straniere;

9.00-13.00-17.00: discipline scientifiche;

09.30-13.30-17.30: discipline umanistiche;

10.00-14.00-18.00: discipline inerenti gli istituti tecnici e professionali e lezioni di educazione civica.

Speciali Rai Scuola: educazione civica:
8 temi approfonditi con esperti e personalità della cultura
In onda su Rai Scuola: mercoledì, a settimane alterne, alle 11.30 (con repliche alle 15.30 – 19.30-23.30) e fino al 16 giugno.

#raistoriaperglistudenti
Lunedì - Venerdì - 15.00 - 17.00, fino a fine giugno.
Anche su RaiPlay e approfondimenti su Rai Cultura.

Earth Day

Earth Day is observed around the world on April 22. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, and is considered the birth of the modern environmental movement.

Before 1970, the health of the environment was not a common concern, even as industry poured chemicals and smoke into the air. In 1962, Rachel Carson, an ecologist from Pennsylvania, published a book called Silent Spring. The book became a best-seller and raised public awareness of environmental concerns.

                                                               

After the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif., Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. senator from Wisconsin, organized a nationwide demonstration against the pollution and the deterioration of the environment. The protest was held on April 22, 1970. Approximately twenty million Americans joined the demonstration in support of a healthier and more sustainable treatment of the environment.

Wuthering Heights revisited

wuthering
adjective Northern English dialect 
(of a wind) blowing strongly with a roaring sound
(of a place) characterized by such a sound

Zero and First Conditional examples

 

Must vs Have to

 

INVALSI PRACTICE

La prova Invalsi d’inglese prevede esercizi di ascolto e comprensione del testo. Anche in questo caso, non è contemplato l‘uso dei dizionari.

Invalsi Practice Test 1      

Invalsi Practice Test 2 

When you finish, you can download a PDF to check your answers and see where you made the most mistakes. 

Choose your practice test

More LISTENING Practice

Other English Invalsi tests. You will have to fill in your name to continue.

Extra listening practice:        

1. Listening B1
2. Listening B2

Extra reading practice:

1. Reading B1
2. Reading B2

Answers:

1. Listening B1
2. Listening B2
3. Reading B1
4. Reading B2

  

Christmas Star appears after 800 years

This year, 2020 has more surprises in store. After Halloween's blue moon, we will be able to witness another celestial event that is even rarer and much more impressive. Moreover, this unique occurrence happens to fall on the winter solstice. 

On 21st December 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will come incredibly close to each other, a celestial spectacle that hasn’t been visible on Earth for almost 800 years! It is estimated that the last time this conjunction was seen was on the night of March 4, 1226.

In fact, the two planets of our solar system come that close to each other once in 400 years, but the conjunction isn’t always observable at night. As such, estimates show that it also occurred in 1623, during Galileo Galilei’s lifetime, but the conjunction appeared too close to the sun, so most likely, it was nearly impossible to spot. This time, everyone will be able to see it with the naked eye!

The conjunction also coincides with the winter solstice, which adds a mystical shade to this unique celestial event. Yet, according to scientists, it’s a mere coincidence and we should not seek any hidden astrological meaning in this extremely rare happening.

Will the conjunction look like a single star?
It is assumed that the two planets may appear as a single object, but it all depends on your location and weather conditions. Since nothing similar has ever happened in our lifetime, it’s impossible to know for sure what it will look like.  At the same time, many astronomers believe that Jupiter and Saturn won’t be close enough to form one ‘Christmas star’.

Interestingly, there are some theories claiming that the biblical Star of Bethlehem could have been nothing but another Great Conjunction. Christians all over the world believe that a bright star in the night sky led Three Wise Men to the place where Jesus was born.

 Learning Mind

For more information, go to NASA

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you all!

How about some Christmas fun?

Go to JIBJAB to make a funny Christmas card with personal photos, or create a gingerbread card  (you'll need Adobe Flash) to send to family and friends. 

SING along:
WHITE CHRISTMAS.

John Lennon's
And so this is Christmas 
Wham's Last Christmas

more CHRISTMAS Sing-a-longs

G A M E S - various levels

hangman 
Hangman - The Christmas Story                                         

Past Tense Christmas Word Search

Christmas Vocabulary Memory Game

Memory game 2

Memory game 3

CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD

Play Games
More Games

Christmas Game page

Listening; puzzle and story

Letter to Santa Claus (easy)

The North Pole Clubhouse games

MATCHING
Describe Santa Claus
WORD SEARCH
Word search 
CROSSWORD
GAMES
Test - what gift type are you? 

Try  these Tongue Twisters as fast as possible, 3 times

1.  Bobby brings bright bells.
2. Tiny Tim trims the tall tree with tinsel.
3. Eleven elves licked eleven little licorice lollipops.
4. Seven Santas sang silly songs.
5. Slippery snowmen slide off the snowy skis.
6. Silly snowmen slide with slick scarfs down the slow slope.
7. How many deer would a reindeer reign if a reindeer could reign deer?
8. Two toy twin trains toot twice at twelve.
9. Santa’s super sleigh slips swiftly through the snow.
10. Pretty packages perfectly packed by Patsy.

Stop by LBALIFE for more!

IS THERE A SANTA CLAUS?

Listen to the true story of Saint Nick.

Watch this video if you prefer reading.

MOVING UP unit 4 Listening

Unit 4  We've Been There!  p. 40 

What is a "gap year"?
Would you carry a tracking device?  

Who said these phrases?

1. "Cool! I've got a diary of my trip."                                               
   
2. "I can contact him if he's in danger."
3. "I don't mind taking it with me."
4. "What's the matter? Are you feeling OK?"
   

Conversation between Ellen and Sam  p. 41

Ellen: Hey, Sam, look at this story in the newspaper.

Sam: What is it?
Ellen: A boy's mum has ordered him to carry a GPS tracking device with him on his gap year.
Sam: So what?

Ellen: Sam! A gap year is all about doing something by yourself, without your parents watching you all the time. Teenagers need to learn to be responsible and independent.
Sam: How old's the boy?

Ellen: 19! He's an adult and his mum's checking what he's doing all the time. She's probably checking to see if he's changed his socks!
Sam: It's a GPS tracker, not a spy camera. She can only see where he is--more or less.
Ellen: It says it's accurate to five meters of where he is.
Sam: Does the boy mind having this tracker?
Ellen: No, he's happy about it because he feels safe. If he gets into a dangerous situation, his mum can find him. 

Sam: Well, that's OK then. The other day, I heard about a British student that got lost in Australia for a week because he forgot to take his mobile with him when he went for walk in a forest. The world can be a dangerous place for teenagers. 

Ellen: Well, I think it's ridiculous. You have to learn to take risks and have adventures. It's only because we've got the technology that we can make these gadgets. I bet Christopher Columbus and Captain Cook didn't have their mums following them!

Sam:  You're right, I suppose, but this sort of technology can be very useful. It can help people in dangerous situations.

Ellen: You're too sensible! I hope mum tracks you when you go on holiday with your friends next week!

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the tracker? Which do you agree or disagree with?