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School of Rock

3rd Seniors

Fill in the blanks to complete the song

[Jack]Baby we was _________________ straight A's,

But we were ____________ in a dumb daze.

Don’t take much to _____________ your lie.

I ______________ like I've been hypnotisized.

And then that _____________ man; he come to town.

Whoo wee!

He just spun my head _________________.

He said, "______________ is in session.

Two and two make five."

And now baby, oh, I’m alive.

Oh yeah!

I’m alive

(Chorus:)

And if you want to be the teacher's _______________,

Well baby you just better forget it.

Rock got no _______________. Rock got no rhyme.

You better get me to school ___________ _______________.

[Girl]Oh you ______________ I was on an honor roll.

Got good grades and got no soul.

Raised my __________________ before I could speak my mind.

I been biting my tongue too _______________ times.

[Jack]And then that magic man said to obey..

uh-huh

"Do what magic man do, not __________________ magic man say."

Now can I please have the __________________ of the class.

Today's assignment... a hem... kick some ass!

(Chorus x 2)

This is my final ________________.

Now you all know who I am .

I might not be that __________________ son.

But ya'll be rockin' when I'm done.

Check how many you got right here:
School Of Rock - Teacher’s pet (school of rock) lyrics

Scared to Death

3rd Seniors
Headway Pre-intermediate: Unit 10

Paul Lay dances with death in the mountains of southern Spain

I have always enjoyed walking. When I was a boy, I used to go walking at weekends with my father. We went camping and climbing together.
I try to visit a new place every year. Last year I decided to walk a path in Spain called El Camino del Rey, which means the King’s Way. It is one of the highest and most dangerous footpaths in Europe. It used to be very safe, but now it is falling down.
I took a train to the village of El Chorro and started to walk towards the mountains. I was very excited.
Then the adventure began. The path was about three feet wide and there were holes in it. It used to have a handrail, but not any more. I didn’t know what to do – should I go on my hands and knees, or stand up? I decided to stand up and walk very slowly. At times the path was only as wide as my two boots. I stopped to have a rest, but there was nowhere to sit.
I began to feel very frightened. It was impossible to look down or look up. I was concentrating so hard that my body started aching. There was no thrill of danger, no enjoyment of the view. I thought I was going to die.
I finally managed to get to the end. I was shaking, and I was covered in sweat from heat and fear. I fell to the ground, exhausted.



How did you feel while watching the video?
Would you dare to walk along "El Camino del Rey"?
Why do you think people go to places like this?
What was your most frightening experience?

The Script "The Man Who Can't be Moved"

3rd Seniors
Listen to the song and circle the relative pronouns.




Going back to the corner where I first saw you
Gonna camp in my sleeping bag I’m not gonna move,
Got some words on cardboard got your picture in my hand,
Saying if you see this girl can you tell her where I am,

Some try to hand me money they don’t understand,
I’m not….broke I’m just a broken hearted man,
I know it makes no sense, but what else can I do,
How can I move on when I’m still in love with you…

Cos if one day you wake up and find that you’re missing me,
And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I can be,
Thinking maybe you’ll come back here to the place that we’d meet,
And you’d see me waiting for you on the corner of the street.

So I’ m not moving…
I’m not moving.

Policeman says son you can’t stay here,
I said there’s someone I’m waiting for if it’s a day, a month, a year,
Gotta stand my ground even if it rains or snows,
If she changes her mind this is the first place she will go.

Cos if one day you wake up and find that you’re missing me,
And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I can be,
Thinking maybe you’ll come back here to the place that we’d meet,
And you’d see me waiting for you on the corner of the street.

So I’m not moving….
I’m not moving.

I’m not moving…
I’m not moving.

People talk about the guy
Who’s waiting on a girl…
Oohoohwoo
There are no holes in his shoes
But a big hole in his world…
Hmmmmmm

And maybe I’ll get famous as man who can’t be moved,
And maybe you won’t mean to but you’ll see me on the news,
And you’ll come running to the corner…
Cos you’ll know it’s just for you

I’m the man who can’t be moved
I’m the man who can’t be moved…

Cos if one day you wake up and find that you’re missing me,
And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I can be,
Thinking maybe you’ll come back here to the place that we’d meet,
And you’d see me waiting for you on the corner of the street.

So I’m not moving…
I’m not moving.

I’m not moving
I’m not moving.

Going back to the corner where I first saw you,
Gonna camp in my sleeping bag not I’m not gonna move

Directions

Human Rights for Great Apes?

Sunday afternoon at the zoo

"Eh, guys! Have a look at this lot!" shouts a youth with cropped hair, braces and big black boots. He's swinging a large bottle of beer in one hand.

"The chimps! Check them out!" says one of his friends.

There are six of them who swagger over and lean out over the railings above the chimpanzee pit. They roar with laughter, passing the bottle from one to another.

"Have a look at this cheeky big fella. He wants a drink."

One of the larger chimps has come over to squat immediately below them and is holding out its hand as if begging.

"Throw him the bottle!"

"Yeah! Give him a drink!"

One of the youths drops the bottle down towards the chimp, who deftly catches it before it can shatter on the concrete floor of the pit. The youths shake all over with laughter.

"Have one on us, fatface!"

The chimpanzee looks directly into the eyes of this last youth as it calmly pours the rest of the beer into the ditch in front of it. The youths don't quite know how to react. Without taking its gaze off the youths, the chimp then places the bottle neatly in the ditch, shakes its head in a worried sort of way, and makes a noise that sounds like "tut, tut, tut". The youths are shocked into silence. They turn and leave without a word, and it is only when they have gone some distance away that they fall back into their normal bad behaviour.

I described that scene some years ago, because I had been struck by the fact that the young men at the chimpanzee pit had been behaving so badly - like "animals" - and the chimp who took the bottle seemed, frankly, to behave in a far more civil and intelligent manner than the youths.

Chimpanzees, and the other great apes - gorillas, orang-utans and bonobos (pygmy chimps) - are always one of the favourite attractions in any zoo. There seems little doubt that the main reason for this is because they are so similar to us, and the more "human" their behaviour, the more the visitors to the zoo enjoy themselves.

It is this similarity with humans that has persuaded a group called the Great Ape Project (GAP) to campaign for these animals to be afforded "human rights". In their Declaration on Great Apes, GAP says that the great apes are "(genetically) the closest relatives of our species. They also have mental capacities and an emotional life sufficient to justify inclusion within the community of equals."

The declaration calls for three rights to be granted to great apes:

The Right to Life

"The lives of members of the community of equals are to be protected. Members of the community of equals may not be killed except in very strictly defined circumstances, for example, self-defence."

The Protection of Individual Liberty

"Members of the community of equals are not to be arbitrarily deprived of their liberty; if they should be imprisoned without due legal process, they have the right to immediate release."

The Prohibition of Torture

"The deliberate infliction of severe pain on a member of the community of equals, either wantonly or for an alleged benefit to others, is regarded as torture, and is wrong."

The campaign has resulted in legislation in the New Zealand parliament which could mean that great apes would become the first animals in the world with basic rights that would be protected by the law: the right to life, the right not to suffer cruel or degrading treatment, and the right not to take part in most scientific experiments.

Not everybody is happy with this idea, however. Scientists who use apes and other animals for medical and other scientific research fear that this is just the first stage in a process that will lead to a ban on using all animals for research.

The GAP declaration claims to "provide ethical argument, based on scientific evidence about the capacities of chimpanzees, gorillas and orang-utans" for attributing "human" rights to great apes. But if we compare the capacities of humans and great apes, then why not the capacities of great apes and monkeys, monkeys and lemurs, and so on until mice or even insects are granted "human rights". This is not as foolish as it might sound - there are many instances of groups of people being excluded from fundamental human rights. How long ago, for example, did women not have the right to vote?

The GAP declaration also states that members of the community of equals have the right to immediate release if they should be imprisoned without due legal process. It is a worrying scenario, to say the least, to imagine that all great apes in all zoos could have the right to immediate release!

Yet another argument by those who do not support GAP, is that the human-like qualities of the great apes have been exaggerated for political reasons, and that this has led people to exaggerate the similarities between humans and other great apes, and to ignore the differences.

In a fascinating article entitled " What It Really Means To Be 99% Chimpanzee", Jonathan Marks from the Department of Anthropology at the University of California deconstructs the fact that humans and apes are over 98% genetically identical.

As part of his arguments he points out that, although a human and a daffodil share common ancestry and their DNA matches more than 25% of the time, it is plainly ridiculous to claim that we are one-quarter daffodils.

He goes on to demonstrate that, if looked at from one angle, it is true that we are phylogenetically apes. However, if looked at from another angle, we are also phylogenetically fish! As the author writes: "Doesn't sound quite so profound now, does it?"

Below are 8 questions about the article. For each one choose the best answer, depending on the information in the text.
1. Why did the author describe the scene in the zoo?
a. Because the youths were behaving badly?
b. Because the chimp behaved civilly and intelligently?
c. Because the humans were behaving like animals and the animals like humans?

2. The author says that visitors to zoos always like great apes because:
a. They are one of the favourite attractions in any zoo?
b. They are so similar to humans?
c. They go to the zoo to enjoy themselves?

3. The Declaration on Great Apes says that these animals should be afforded "human rights" because :
a. They have sufficient characteristics to include them as our equals?
b. Mentally and emotionally, they are our equals?
c. They are closely related to our species?

4. According to the declaration, which of the following three statements is NOT true?
a. There may be reasons why members of the community of equals may be killed.
b. Any member of the community of equals who is put in prison should be immediately released.
c. It is always wrong to inflict pain on purpose on a member of the community of equals.

5. Legislation in the New Zealand parliament could mean that:
a. Great apes could be represented in court to protect their rights?
b. Great apes have all the same rights as humans?
c. Great apes would be the first animals to be protected by law?

6. The author is worried because:
a. He thinks that great apes will soon have the right to vote?
b. He doesn't like mice and insects?
c. He doesn't know what the limits of the declaration are?

7. The author:
a. Thinks we should let all the great apes out of the zoo?
b. Is worried about what would happen if all the great apes were let free?
c. Believes that all great apes should be locked up?

8. What is the point that Jonathon Marks is trying to make in his article?
a. Humans are less than one-quarter daffodil?
b. Humans are as similar to fish as they are to great apes?
c. Being 98% genetically identical is not what it seems on the surface?
d. Apes and fish are phylogenetically similar?

Saint Patrick's Day

St. Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He was born in the fourth century and is famous for bringing Christianity into Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is a very well known Irish national holiday, which is celebrated not only in Ireland but all around the world.

It falls on the 17th of March.

History of St. Patrick

St. Patrick was born to wealthy parents in the late fourth century. Until the age of 16, he thought of himself as a pagan. He was kidnapped and sold as a slave at this age by Irish marauders. It was during this capture that he turned to God.
He managed to escape after being a slave for six years and then studied in a monastery in Gaul for 12 years. This was when he knew that his ‘calling’ was to try and convert all the pagans in Ireland to Christianity.
St. Patrick went around Ireland founding monasteries and successfully converting the people to Christianity. The Celtic Druids were very unhappy with him and tried to arrest him several times but he always managed to escape.
After 30 years of being a missionary in Ireland, he finally settled down in a place called County Down. He died on the 17th of March, AD 461.

Legend and Folklore

Shamrocks, leprechauns and the Blarney Stone are associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks are three-leaved clovers found growing in patches on grass. You are thought to be lucky if you find a four-leaved clover, so do keep it if you ever come across one!
Leprechauns are little Irish fairies, and they are thought to work as shoe-makers for other fairies. The Irish say that if a leprechaun is caught by a human, he will reveal where he hides his pot of gold. On this day, pictures of shamrocks and leprechauns are hung everywhere. Some people even dress up as leprechauns complete with their big green hats!
The village of Blarney is situated northwest of the Irish city of Cork. Blarney comes from the Irish word ‘An blarna’, meaning the plain. Blarney Castle is a very famous castle in this village and is 90 feet tall. The world famous Blarney Stone is on the top story. It is said that if one kisses this stone, one will be given the gift of eloquence, meaning to have beautiful speaking abilities. Nowadays, the word blarney means the ability to influence and coax with fair words and soft speech without offending.
Legend also says that St. Patrick could raise people from the dead. He is well-known for driving the snakes out of Ireland, although many people dispute how true this is! Another great story was how he used the shamrock, with its three leaves, to explain the Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost) to his followers.

What Do People Do on St. Patrick’s Day?

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated world-wide with people dancing and singing in Irish pubs, watching the St. Patrick’s Day parade, drinking ‘green’ beer, wearing green clothes and just generally having a good time. Children in Ireland have a tradition of pinching their friends who don’t wear green on this day!

Traditional Food and Drink on St. Patrick’s Day

Bacon and cabbage is what most people have on this day. Another popular dish is Irish soda bread and potato pancakes. Irish pub owners go crazy on this day, putting green food colouring into their beers and traditional Irish Guinness Stout is a sell out in all Irish pubs! People also drink lots of Irish coffee, which is made with warm whiskey, sugar, coffee and topped off with cream. Sounds delicious? It is!

Irish Proverbs

The Irish have many proverbs but here are some favourites.
• Better the coldness of a friend than the sweetness of an enemy.
• Be nice to them on the way up. You might meet them all on the way down.
• Let your anger set with the sun and not rise again with it.

Irish Humour

The Irish are famous for their jokes and good nature. Here’s an example:
Definition of an Irish husband: He hasn’t kissed his wife in 20 years but he will kill any man who does!
Now that you know almost everything about St. Patrick’s Day, go out on March the 17th and enjoy yourselves! Why not try and spot a leprechaun or two to find your pot of gold…?
Whatever it may be, don’t forget to wear green on this special day!

Source: http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-magazine-st-patrick.htm

After reading

Decide if each of the following 8 questions is True are False.

1. Before the Fourth Century the people of Ireland knew a lot about Christianity.
2. St. Patrick is famous for introducing Christianity to Ireland.
3. St. Patrick was a slave all his life.
4. Four-leaved clovers are very easy to find.
5. The Irish believe that leprechauns like to catch humans and steal their money.
6. People kiss the Blarney stone because they believe it will help them become beautiful speakers.
7. Irish coffee is made with alcohol.
8. On St. Patrick’s Day people usually dress in green.

Letter writing 2

Letter writing

ENGLISH HOUSE wishes you a MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Listening Comprehension Activity - The illusionist

Eisenheim (Edward Norton) is a stage magician who amazes the audiences of turn-of-the-century Vienna, drawing the attention of Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). When the Prince's intended, Sophie von Teschen (Jessica Biel), assists the magician onstage, Eisenheim and Sophie recognize each other from their childhoods -- and a dormant love affair is rekindled. As the clandestine romance continues, Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) is charged by Leopold to expose Eisenheim, and Eisenheim prepares to execute his greatest illusion yet.




Watch the clip and fill in the blanks

Presenter: Life and death...____________ and ______________...fate and _________________. These are the forces of the universe.
Tonight, ladies and gentlemen...I present to you a man who has ________________ these mysteries. From the furthest ________________ of the world...where the dark arts still _________________ sway...he returns to us to _________________...how nature's laws may be bent. I ___________________ you... Eisenheim.

Eisenheim : Might I ___________________ a handkerchief from someone?
You, madam…Thank you.
Ah, be ________________.
Now, if you please.
I would like to continue with an _______________________ of time.
From the moment we ___________________ this life, we are in the flow of it.
We _______________________ it and we mark it, but we cannot defy it.
We cannot even __________________it up or ____________________ it down.
Or can we?
Have we not each experienced the _____________________...that a beautiful moment seemed to pass too _______________________...and wished that we could make it linger?
Or felt time ____________________on a dull day...and _____________________ that we could…speed things up a bit?
I assure you, they're quite____________________________.
Is it real? Let's see.
And you, madam, where is your _______________________?

Audience : Bravo!
Audience : Very good.
Child : Give us ____________________, please.
Child: Please, give us something. Please.
Eisenheim What's all this?
Child: We're poor.
Eisenheim : Do you think you're __________________?
Children : Yes.
Eisenheim : I want to show you something. You're not poor. You have ____________________that you need ___________________ here.
Children : Thank you.
Eisenheim : And that's yours. And this too.
Child : I've got the magic one!
Eisenheim : Good morning.
Manager: Good morning. Coffee?
Eisenheim : No.
Manager: Strudel? I have two.
Eisenheim : Nothing, thank you.
You look very _____________________ with yourself. How are the receipts?
Manager: Not bad. A three-quarter _____________________.
Eisenheim : Well done.
Manager : But we're going to do better than that. Listen to this.
Listen. "There is no ____________________ that his uncanny displays separate him from
the ranks of garden-variety stage wizards. Some of his effects transcend mere________________...and approach the realm of art. He is very _________________ to be so masterful."
Do you see? We'll pack the house with this review.
We are going to make more money than you ever dreamed of.
Inspector’s Assistant: But if it was _____________________. Maybe he had it wrapped in some kind of bark?
Chief Inspector : Oh, I know, of course I thought of that. It's the __________________ I'm trying to _____________out.
Inspector’s Assistant : Oh, for Pete's sake. __________________ wire.
Chief Inspector: Too obvious. How many men have you detailed for tonight?
Inspector’s Assistant : We have eight men inside, another eight out front.
Perhaps you'll get another look at your butterflies.


Answers and Vocabulary