UNIT 1

 Watch this animation and then write the story down using the past simple and past perfect tenses; when you have finished, send it to your teacher.

 

This animation is quite big, so... Be patient!

 SKIN DEEP


1 - Create an account in Gmail :

2 - Send your teacher an email.

3 - Visit the following sites and answer the following questions; when you have finished, send the answers to your teacher:

Ganguro and Yamamba

  1. How is the Yamamba girls' hair described?

  2. Why is their dark tan so shocking in Japan?

  3. What things do they use as accessories? Do you like them? Why? Why not?

Japanese mountain Hag

  1. When was this entry posted in the blog?

  2. How does the writer describe the accessories? Do you agree with her opinion? Why? Why not?

  3. What kind of people follow the Yamamba? Why?

  4. How long did the Edo period last? (Cite the source of your information)

  5. What did Japanese people do with their elderly? Why?

  6. Are the Yamamba trendy according to the writer? How do you know?

 

 

4 - Japanese High School; watch the video and answer the questions, then send the answers to your teacher:

 

  1. How many students are there in class? What are they wearing?
  2. What do Japanese students do and YOU don't?
  3. What does cleaning in school teach students? Do you agree with that? Why? Why not?

5 - Hats at Royal Ascot:

 

  1. How long does the Royal Ascot event last? When do women dress up and wear hats?
  2. Is it compulsory to wear an extravagant hat?
  3. Why does this race take place there?
  4. Is the Queen into this horse race? How do you know?
  5. Check the dress code at Royal Ascot and find out which things are considered unsuitable. Do you agree with that code? 
  6. What kind of dress are you welcome to wear?
  7. How much does a standard ticket for the third day of the Grandstand cost?   Can you get any discount? Use this currency converter:
  8. Who was the famous lady allowed to go bare-legged into the Royal enclosure?

  9. Imagine you have to go to Ascot next year; choose a hat for that occasion and check how much it would cost.

 

6- Learning languages is really important. Watch this video and have a laugh. Why is it funny?

  

7 - Would you like to see a photograph of your school classmates. It's incredible, but maybe you'll find a new one. Check it here:

I hope you've enjoyed yourself!!

8 - Have fun with this Zoom: