lunes, 12 de noviembre de 2012

Past Modals


Complete the following sentences using past modals with the verbs in parentheses. You can enter your answers as a comment. 
1. Gloria has won every game she's played today. She (practice) a lot. (Logical conclusion)

2. I don't have anything to wear today. I (do) the laundry. (Regret)

3. Jack lost his wallet on the way to work. He (lose) it on the bus. (Possibility)

4. You did very well on the exam. You (study) a lot. (Logical conclusion)

5. The Smiths (build) their house anywhere. Why did they choose here? (Polite suggestion)

6. It’s hot in here today. I (not/wear) a heavy sweater today. (Regret)

7. You (feed) your dog. He has been hungry all day. (Impossibility)

8. Lucy (stand) on the broken chair. She fell. (Strong advice)
9. I (buy) more milk. I am almost out. (Regret)

Peru Quiz -- National Geographic

Peru Awaits You

Guys, How much do you know about Peru? Take this quiz and find out!Don't forget to post a comment. Good luck!
Peru Quiz -- National Geographic

viernes, 2 de noviembre de 2012


Here you will find a list of top 10 best films of all time. I agree with most of it. Do you? How many of these have you seen? Comment.
Here is the ratings people use with videos. You may find this interesting.


g-rating G — General Audiences. All Ages Admitted. A G-rated motion picture contains nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that, in the view of the Rating Board, would offend parents whose younger children view the motion picture. The G rating is not a "certificate of approval," nor does it signify a "children’s" motion picture. Some snippets of language may go beyond polite conversation but they are common everyday expressions. No stronger words are present in G-rated motion pictures. Depictions of violence are minimal. No nudity, sex scenes or drug use are present in the motion picture.

g-ratingPG — Parental Guidance Suggested. Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children. A PG-rated motion picture should be investigated by parents before they let their younger children attend. The PG rating indicates, in the view of the Rating Board, that parents may consider some material unsuitable for their children, and parents should make that decision. The more mature themes in some PG-rated motion pictures may call for parental guidance. There may be some profanity and some depictions of violence or brief nudity. But these elements are not deemed so intense as to require that parents be strongly cautioned beyond the suggestion of parental guidance. There is no drug use content in a PG-rated motion picture.

pg-13-ratingPG-13 — Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13. A PG-13 rating is a sterner warning by the Rating Board to parents to determine whether their children under age 13 should view the motion picture, as some material might not be suited for them. A PG-13 motion picture may go beyond the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, adult activities or other elements, but does not reach the restricted R category. The theme of the motion picture by itself will not result in a rating greater than PG-13, although depictions of activities related to a mature theme may result in a restricted rating for the motion picture. Any drug use will initially require at least a PG-13 rating. More than brief nudity will require at least a PG-13 rating, but such nudity in a PG-13 rated motion picture generally will not be sexually oriented. There may be depictions of violence in a PG-13 movie, but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence. A motion picture’s single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words, though only as an expletive, initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating, as must even one of those words used in a sexual context. The Rating Board nevertheless may rate such a motion picture PG-13 if, based on a special vote by a two-thirds majority, the Raters feel that most American parents would believe that a PG-13 rating is appropriate because of the context or manner in which the words are used or because the use of those words in the motion picture is inconspicuous.

g-ratingR — Restricted. Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. An R-rated motion picture, in the view of the Rating Board, contains some adult material. An R-rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements, so that parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children. Generally, it is not appropriate for parents to bring their young children with them to R-rated motion pictures.

nc-17-ratingNC-17 — No One 17 and Under Admitted. An NC-17 rated motion picture is one that, in the view of the Rating Board, most parents would consider patently too adult for their children 17 and under. No children will be admitted. NC-17 does not mean "obscene" or "pornographic" in the common or legal meaning of those words, and should not be construed as a negative judgment in any sense. The rating simply signals that the content is appropriate only for an adult audience. An NC-17 rating can be based on violence, sex, aberrational behavior, drug abuse or any other element that most parents would consider too strong and therefore off-limits for viewing by their children

martes, 30 de octubre de 2012


Have you seen this film? I haven't. Should I see it? If so, please tell me why.
Movie Talk
 
Here are some more words you can use whenever you are talking about movies. Enjoy them.
 
Saving Private Ryan has a brilliant cast, there are so many excellent actors in it like Matt Damon, Vin Diesel etc... Tom Hanks is the main character, Captain Miller. The film is set in France during the D-Day invasion, but it was actually filmed in the south of England. It was one of the best films directed by Steven Spielberg. In the opening scene they are landing on the beach on D-Day. The special effects are excellent, with the explosions and the people being blown up. It looks so real.  I always remember the stunt of the men on fire, and the dialogue is excellent.
The film has an excellent plot: How they have to go and save a soldier whose 3 brothers have all died fighting and how they have to go behind enemy lines to do it.  
The film came out in 1998. The first time I saw it, it was dubbed into Spanish, but I could read the subtitles to practice my English.  
 
 

viernes, 21 de septiembre de 2012


INFINITIVE OR GERUND?
Put in the verbs in parentheses in the Gerund or the Infinitive form.
Example: They go on _______ (read) the book.

Answer: They go on reading the book.
1) I can't imagine Peter ___________ (go) by bike.

2) He agreed ­­­­____________ (buy) a new car.

3) The question is easy ______________ (answer).

4) The man asked me how _____________ (get) to the airport.
5) I look forward to _____________ (see) you at the weekend.

6) Are you thinking of ______________ (visit) London?
7) We decided ________________ (run) through the forest.

8) The teacher expected Sarah _______________ (study) hard.
9) She doesn't mind ________________(work) the night shift.

10) I learned _________________(ride) the bike at the age of 5.