V5B (19-09-2023) Les 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

WELCOME

TODAY

After this lesson you will ...

... have checked your homework (CC Chapter 1 & 2)

... have studied some grammar 

CULTURE & CUSTOMS

Chapter 1 - Check

1. What is the geographical location of Ireland in relation to Great Britain?

   

Ireland is an island located in the northeastern part of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is situated to the west of Great Britain, and is separated from it by the Irish Sea.

2. How is Ireland different from Northern Ireland in terms of governance and religion?

Ireland is an independent country. It is mostly Catholic. Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom. It is mostly protestant.

3. Name two natural landmarks in Ireland and briefly describe them.

The Cliffs of Moher are located on the west coast of Ireland. The cliffs stretch for about 8 kilometers and reach heights of up to 214 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. The Giant’s Causeway is a geological formation composed of thousands of basalt columns situated in Northern Ireland.

4. Name the capital city of Northern Ireland and briefly describe its connection to the RMS Titanic.

Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland. The RMS Titanic was built in this city.

5. What is the official language of Ireland? How does its status differ from its practical usage?

Irish is the first official language of Ireland. English still has a dominant position, although there has been a revival of interest in Irish in recent years.

6. What were the historical factors that contributed to the decline of the Irish language?

The status and use of Irish began to decline with the English colonization in the 16th and 17th centuries.

 

CULTURE & CUSTOMS

Chapter 2 - Check

1. What were some of the advancements the Celts brought with them to Ireland?

The Celts brought agricultural practices and ironworking techniques with them to Ireland.

2. Who is credited with converting the Irish people to Christianity?

Saint Patrick is credited with converting the Irish people to Christianity.

3. Where did the Vikings originate from?

The Vikings originated from Scandinavia.

4. Why did the Vikings raid monastic sites and towns along the Irish coast?

The Vikings raided monastic sites and towns along the Irish coast because they were vulnerable and often held wealth.

STATIVE & DYNAMIC VERBS

statisch en dynamisch

STATIVE & DYNAMIC VERBS

dynamic: vaste activiteiten en dingen die op dat moment plaatsvinden

> John does Pilates. (vaste activiteit)

> John is doing Yoga. (op dit moment)

STATIVE & DYNAMIC VERBS

stative: statisch en onveranderlijk (emoties, kennis, bezit, communicatie en zintuigen). Niet met de -ing vorm! 

> Tina really loves her cat. (emotie)

> I don't know where they live. (kennis)

> Alexander owns a flat in London. (bezit)

> I promise I won't tell a soul. (communicatie)

> That cheese smells awful. (zintuigen)

3 sentences contain an error!

1. I'm loving living in London at the moment. It's great.

2. They're having three children: Hanna, Charlie, and Aurora.

3. She denies having had anything to do with the robbery. 

4. This soup tastes a bit strange. 

5. He's not understanding anything about technology. 

3 sentences contain an error!

1. I LOVE living in London at the moment. It's great.

2. THEY HAVE three children: Hanna, Charlie, and Aurora.

3. She denies having had anything to do with the robbery. 

4. This soup tastes a bit strange. 

5. HE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND anything about technology. 

GOLD P.8 - ACTIVITY 5

Divide the stative verbs in the box into five groups according to their meanings: emotions, knowledge, possession, communication, senses. 

GOLD P.8 - ACTIVITY 6

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. 

GRAMMAR

Present simple

Past simple

Present continuous

Past continuous

Present perfect

Past perfect

Future

Past future

PRESENT SIMPLE

• Wanneer: ALTIJD, FEITEN, REGELMATIG
• Hoe: STAM (+ (E)S)
• Signaalwoorden: always, normally, every day, often, never, etc.
  

They always lock the door when they go out.

She never drinks coffee in the morning.

Create your own (full) sentence using the PRESENT SIMPLE

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

• Wanneer: NU GAANDE, ERGERNIS
  
• Hoe: [TO BE] + WW+ING
  
• Signaalwoorden: now, right now, at the moment, at present, etc.
  

He is writing a letter at the moment.

I hate that they are talking behind her back.

Create your own (full) sentence using the PRESENT CONTINUOUS

NOW PICK THE CORRECT ONE!

Choose between PRESENT SIMPLE and PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Most days he wakes up around 6:45.

1. present simple
2. present continuous

Right now I am busy writing a letter to my grandma

1. present simple
2. present continuous

USE THE CORRECT TENSE

and pay close attention to words that will help you figure it out

He ... dinner in the kitchen right now.

1. cooks
2. is cooking

Every Tuesday he ... until 9pm.

1. works
2. is working

I ... a really nice book now.

1. read
2. am reading

PAST SIMPLE

• Wanneer: TOEN
• Hoe: STAM + ED of 2
  
• Signaalwoorden: yesterday, last week, this morning, in 2013, etc.
  

I watched an interesting documentary last night.

When I was a little girl I read a lot of books.

Creat your own (full) sentence using the PAST SIMPLE and an irregular verb

Creat your own (full) sentence using the PAST SIMPLE and a regular verb