Class 2 English II

Class 2
What’s the difference?

Science/noun scientist /person-noun scientific /adjective
Who is responsible for scientific research in Argentina?

MinCyT.
CONICET.
INTA.
INTI.
CNEA.
ANPCyT.
Fundación argentina de nanotecnología.
Fundación Sadosky.
Which universities have a high reputation for scientific research?
UBA
Misiones
Belgrano
Etc.
Which area would you like to investigate? I would like to investigate chemistry or..
Chemistry
Physical
Nuclear
Read the text and complete with these words: that/esa, ese this/ esta, esto these/estas, estos
those/esas, esos
Universities – governments – industries - foundations
Funding for Scientific Research

Scientific research requires substantial funding, especially when it involves the use of expensive
equipment. This funding often comes directly from ...foundations... In the USA, for example, it is the
federal government that sponsors most national defense and space exploration projects.
Funding for science can also come from ... Governments... In 1950, the US Congress passed an act that
established the National Science Foundation. This independent federal agency develops a national science
policy and supports scientific research and education. The two other well-known foundations that are
involved in disease research are the American Cancer Society and the National Heart Association.
Research is also conducted and supported by private sector ...industries.. that employ scientists - specially
from the applied sciences - who work in the development of industrial or commercial processes and
products.
Scientific research is also supported by ..Universities.. Most professors do not just give classes but also
conduct scientific research. Indeed, what many professors are looking for is the opportunity to work at a
university where they can continue their own research. In this way, the students have the chance to
observe real research at first hand. Most universities specialize in certain fields and they are frequently
judged on their achievements. Scientists whose research findings are published and talked about in
scientific circles bring prestige to the institution where they work.
Find a word that means:
P. 1 very large
P.2 a law
P.3 use the services of someone / give job
P. 4 respect and admiration
Find examples of the present simple and present continuous.

Find a sentence that refers to a past time.
Reference.
In paragraph 3, the pronoun ‘that’ refers to Industries
In paragraph 3, the pronoun ‘who’ refers to scientist
In paragraph 4, the pronoun ‘what’ refers to professors
In paragraph 4, the pronoun ‘where’ refers to university
In paragraph 4, the pronoun ‘whose’ refers to research findings
Listen to the phone conversation and answer the questions.

1. Where is Cathy now?
Cathy´s in Boston
2. Where was Cathy last weekend?
Cathy was in New York
Tom Hi, Cathy. Are you having a good time in the States?
Cathy Yes, We’re in Boston now with Uncle Jack.
Tom Were you in Chicago last weekend?
Cathy No, we weren’t. We were in New York.
Tom What was it like?
Cathy It was amazing. On Saturday we were at the top of the Empire State Building.
Tom Really? What could you see?
Cathy We could see all the skyscrapers in Manhattan, but we couldn’t see the Statue of Liberty
because the weather wasn’t very good.
Find the past simple forms of be and can in the dialogue.

Complete the sentences with was, were, wasn’t or weren’t.
1. They …were...at school, but they weren’t in the classroom.
2. I …wasn´t... at home on Sunday morning. I was at church.
3. Today is Wednesday. Yesterday …was...Tuesday.
4. You …weren´t… at the art gallery. Where …were... you?
5. The weather …wasn´t... very nice yesterday. It was wet and cold.
6. We …were... at the cinema last night. The film was great.
7. My grandparents …weren´t… teachers. They were doctors.
8. Our last lesson …wasn´t… geography. It was maths.
Write sentences about the famous people. Use could and was(era/estaba).
1. Budhia Singh / run marathons / three

Budhia Singh could run marathons when he was three years old
2. Maria Sharapova / play tennis / four
Maria Sharapova could play tennis when she was four years old
3. Vanessa Mae / play the violin and piano / five
Vanessa Mae could play the violin and piano when she was five years old
4. Michael Schumacher / drive / four
Michael Schumacher could drive when he was four year old
5. Sergei Karjakin / play chess / four
Sergei Karjakin could play chess when he was four years old
6. Mozart / write music / five
Mozart could write music when he was five years old
Write sentences with couldn’t and the phrases in the box.
He wasn’t home I was ill I wasn’t tired we weren’t hungry it was dark
It was wet the water was very cold they weren’t 18 years old
1. I / go to school because….
I couldn’t go to school because I was ill.
2. I / read my book because ….
I couldn´t read my book because it was dark
3. She / swim because ….
She couldn´t swim because the water was very cold
4. We / eat our dinner because ….
We couldn´t eat our dinner because we weren´t hungry
5. I / speak to Kevin because …..
I couldn´t speak to Kevin because he wasn´t home
6. They / play tennis because ….
They couldn´t play tennis because it was wet
7. I / sleep because ….
I couldn´t sleep because I wasn´t tired
8. They / buy alcohol because ….
They couldn´t buy alcohol because they weren´t 18 years old
Write questions. Then answer them.

1. Read / four Could you read when you were four? _No, I couldn´t
2. Write your name / two Could you write your name when you were two? _No, I couldn´t
3. Walk / one Could you walk when you were one? _Yes I could
4. Count to 10 / three Could you count to 10 when you were three? _Yes I could
5. Speak English / twelve Could you speak English when you were twelve? _Yes, I could
6. Ride a bike / ten Could you ride a bike when you were ten? _Yes, I could
7. Swim / four Could you swim when you were four? _No, I couldn´t
Match the pictures with the paragraphs.

Where can you…?
1. Relax and walk In Hyde Park
2. Watch Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge
3. See models of famous people in Madame Tussaunds
4. Look at modern art in Tate Modern
5. Watch tennis in Wimbledon
6. Find lots of theatres in West End
7. Find cheap things to buy in lively street markets
8. Enjoy wonderful views of the city in London Eye
Match the highlighted adjectives in the text with their opposite.
Boring/funny dangerous/safe dirty/clean expensive/cheap old/young terrible/attractive

Listen to the radio advertisements. What are they for?
…5. St Paul’s Cathedral

…1. The National Gallery
…3. The Apollo Cinema
…2. The Science Museum
…4. Harrods Department Store
Listen again. Complete the sentences with the correct time, dates or prices.
1. We’re open every day from ..10.. until ..5..

2. The exhibition starts on …June… and finishes on …September..
3. The film starts at …3 o´clock… and again at …past 7…
4. Open …10..until …7... Monday to Saturday and …11.. until …6….on Sundays.
5. Adults £…9…. Children £ …3,50…
Extra exercises
Complete the dialogue with was, were, wasn’t or weren’t
Tom …Was.. you at Jill’s party last night?
Cathy No, I …wasn´t... I couldn’t go.
Tom …Was... you at home?
Cathy Yes, I …was.. …Were…Freddy and Peter with you at the party?
Tom No, they …weren´t.. They …were… at the cinema.
Cathy ..Was..the party good?
Tom Yes, it …was.. great.
Write questions and answers to say where you were.

1. One o’clock this morning.
Where were you at one o’clock this morning?
I was in bed.
2. Half past three yesterday afternoon
Where were you half past three yesterday afternoon?
I was studing
3. Nine o’clock on Friday night
Where were you at nine o´clock on Friday night?
I was watching TV in friend´s house
4. January 1st
Where were you on January 1st?
I was dancing
5. February 23rd
Where were you on February 23rd?
I was in my house
6. March 10th
Where were you on March 10th?
I was carnival celebrating
Complete the text. Use the correct form of be in the past simple.
HIGH WIRE STUNT!

David Blaine is a stuntman. In 2003, David Blaine ..was..in a glass box above the River Thames, in London.
He …was.. in the box for 44 days.
Many people …were…. interested. Blaine’s box …was…..on TV and in the newspapers. His fans …
were….there every day to see him.
After 44 days he …was….very weak. Blaine …was….33% thinner than before. Doctors …were….worried
about his health.
Look at the information. Write sentences about David Blaine with could and couldn’t.
1. Eat X
2. Drink water 
3. Talk to his family X
4. Stand up 
5. Sleep 
6. Walk X
1. David couldn’t eat while he was in the box.

2. David could drink water while he was in the box.
3. David couldn´t talk to his family while he was in the box.
4. David could stand up while he was in the box.
5. David could sleep while he was in the box.
6. David couldn´t walk while he was in the box.
Look at the information again and write questions and answers about Blaine using the past of be and
can.
1. Could David eat while he was in the box? _ No, he couldn´t

2. Could David drink water while he was in the box? _Yes, He could
3. Could David talk to his family while he was in the box? _No, He couldn´t
4. Could David stand up while he was in the box? _Yes, He could
5. Could David sleep while he was in the box? _Yes, He could
6. Could David walk while he was in the box? _No, He couldn´t

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What’s the difference?

Who is responsible for scientific research in Argentina?

Funding for Scientific Research

Find examples of the present simple and present continuous.

Listen to the phone conversation and answer the questions.

Find the past simple forms of be and can in the dialogue.

1. Budhia Singh / run marathons / three

Write sentences with couldn’t and the phrases in the box.

Write questions. Then answer them.

Match the pictures with the paragraphs.

Match the highlighted adjectives in the text with their opposite.

Boring/funny dangerous/safe dirty/clean expensive/cheap old/young terrible/attractive

…5. St Paul’s Cathedral

1. We’re open every day from ..10.. until ..5..

Write questions and answers to say where you were.

HIGH WIRE STUNT!

1. David couldn’t eat while he was in the box.

1. Could David eat while he was in the box? _ No, he couldn´t

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