Theodore's Blog: 2014

Sunday 28 December 2014

Christmas Review of Grammar & Vocabulary

Dear Theodore,

CLICK HERE to review B Senior VOCABULARY of your book, and play vocabulary GAMES!!
CLICK HERE to review B Senior GRAMMAR and play grammar GAMES!!
CLICK HERE for the NEW VERB GAMES (Learn Past Simple!!!)

OR:

Click HERE to read more!

Love,

Ms Effie

Wednesday 24 December 2014

Santa's Letter!

While at ELC for my English lesson on Monday, I sent an-mail to Santa!

Here is Santa's answer!

In the 1910,the British Egyptologist Douglas Murray bought Princess
Amen Ra's mummy.People said there was a curse on it,but Murray
didn't believe it.However,by the time he reached his home in living
nightmare:He had lost his right hand in an accident and two of his best
friends had died suddenly.Murray gave the mummy to the British Museum
and they decided to send it to the Museum of Natural History in New York.
The mummy was placed on board a ship sailing to America.On 10 April,1912,
the ship set off-but it never reached New York.A dark shadow was hanging over
the voyage.It is said that they had put Princess Amen Ra's mummy aboard the Titanic!

Tuesday 23 December 2014

Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot is one of the world's most famous horse race meetings.
More than 300,000 people visit it very year.It is held in Berkshire,England
in June and lasts for five days.The Queen herself atteds Royal Ascot and she
always arrives in a horse-draw carriage.

One of the five days is called Ladies Day.On that day then focus turns from
racing to fashion,in particular the laidies and their hats!

Whether you are looking for a sporting or a social day,Royal Ascot has a wonderful
atmosphere for all to enjoy!Come and see for yourself!

Sunday 21 December 2014

Past Simple: Irregular verbs

Past Simple

PAST SIMPLE – Regular Verbs
Affirmative P	Negative O	Short Negative O	Question ?
I played	I did not play	I didn’t play	Did I play?
You played	You did not play	You didn’t play	Did you play?
He played	He did not play	He didn’t play	Did he play?
She played	She did not play	She didn’t play	Did she play?
It played	It did not play	It didn’t play	Did it play?
We played	We did not play	We didn’t play	Did we play?
You played	You did not play	You didn’t play	Did you play?
They played	They did not play	They didn’t play	Did they play?

Past Simple: Find the Verbs!

Grammar Games: Past Simple of TO BE [was / were]

Grammar Game: Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Racing Around

The Monaco Grand Prix is one of most important Formula One races
in the world.It is held each year in May on the Circuit de Monaco.The race
is held on a narrow course in the streets of Monaco,including the harbour,with
many corners as well as a tunnel.It is one of the most difficul tracks in Formula.
One rasing.The first Pra Prix of Monaco was won by William Grover-Williams
in 1929.Michael Schumacher,Ayrton Senna,and Graham Hill have also been
winners.Do you love fast cars?Visit Monaco for the thrill of a lifetime!

Friday 5 December 2014

1001 Uses for Vinegar!

Yes,vinegar! It's not just for sprinkling on chips!You can remove chewing gum from clothes with it or take a spoonful of it when you've got a cold!

Ants – Stop ants by pouring white distilled vinegar on the area

Brass & Copper – Polish brass & copper with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of ketchup and 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar, rub it on with a clean cloth until dry and shiny

Fruit Flies – Get rid of fruit flies by setting out a small dish of distilled white vinegar

Grout – Clean grout by letting full strength white distilled vinegar sit on it for a few minutes and scrubbing it

Pets – Give your dog a gleaming coat by spraying with a solution of 1 cup white distilled vinegar to 1 quart water. Don’t spray in face!

Rabbits in Garden – To keep rabbits from eating your plants, put a cotton ball soaked in white distilled vinegar in a 35mm film container, poke a hole in the top and place in the garden

Fresh Cut Flowers – To preserve fresh cut flowers or even droopy ones, add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar to a quart of water in a vase

Monday 1 December 2014

Famous Houses Around The World

Albert Einstein's home in Bern, Switzerland

You can visit the flat of Albert Einstein,the famous
scientist,in Bern,Switzerland.The Einstein museum
is on the second floor of the building.You can see
pictures of the flat in Einstein's time and copies
of his writings.

Sunday 30 November 2014

Grammar: Love / Like / Hate + -ing

Grammar: Prepositions of Time

Grammar: Possessive Case

Grammar: Plurals (& Game!)

IRREGULAR PLURALS

CLICK on the picture to play the game!

Saturday 29 November 2014

Olympiakos vs Panathinaikos

Ronaldo

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is very healthy and full of of vitamins. It is good to drink it often.

Lemon juice has also got many uses.
You can use it to whiten your nails
and clean your face.You can even
use it as a breath freshener!

The Fab Four of Football!

Manchester United is one of the world's best-known
football clubs.The club's stadium is Old Trafford is
Manchester.Manchester United's nickname is The
Red Devils!United's home colours are red and white.
Some of the team's all-time favourite players include
Bobby Charlton and George Best.

Friday 28 November 2014

The Fab Three of Football

Boca Juniors football club has got fans all over the world.
Diego Maradona is one of its most famous players of the past.
Today Martin Palermo is one of Boca Juniors' top scorers.
The nickname for Boca Juniors' ground is La Bombonera (the Chocolate Box)!