Last Day Party Pictures

Have a wonderful winter holiday!

 

 

Holiday Season

See how much you know about Christmas by taking these quizzes.
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2431621bd7338.html
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz229312a31f0.html

Optional:
LEARN ABOUT OTHER DECEMBER HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/TM/WS_lp2255_tf.shtml
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/winter-holidays-around-the-world.html


********RESEARCH A CHRISTMAS TRADITION:**********

Some Christmas traditions in North America are:
Hanging stockings
Christmas trees
Mistletoe
Santa Claus
Christmas Caroling (singing)

1. Research a Christmas tradition on the Internet. Where does the tradition come from? There are many sources of information and different stories. Which one do you believe? Print it out.

2. Does your culture celebrate Christmas? If yes, how is it different than the way we celebrate in North America?

3. What does Christmas mean to you (even if you do not celebrate it)? Peace and joy? A time for family and giving? Overindulgence (buying and eating too much)?

If possible, please post your answers to the questions here in the comments-- or print it out.

Level 4A Class Slide Show

Turn on your speakers!!

Click Here:  Holiday Slide Show

 

Future Time Clauses

FUTURE TIME CLAUSES

Read the example sentences

WHEN

When I finish writing the reports, I will go out with my friends.

She will move to San Diego when she finds a good job.

When the party is over, we’ll clean the house.

BEFORE

Before I go to Paris, I’ll book a room.

Murat will visit all his relatives before he joins the army.

They won’t transfer any players before they sign the advertising agreement.

AFTER

After her sister prepares dinner, they’ll invite their neighbours.

My father will buy a new car after he saves enough money.

What will you do after you finish the French course?

AS SOON AS

They will go to the beach as soon as they have their breakfast.

All the players in the national team will go on holiday as soon as the Europian Championship is over.

Don’t worry mom. I will phone you as soon as I arrive Paris. OR   As soon as I arrive in Paris, I will phone you. 

UNTIL

You can go out. I will wait until she calls.

They won’t start the match until the rain stops.

I won’t buy anything new until I pay all my debts. OR   Until I pay all my debts, I won't buy anything new. 

IF

If I go home early tonight, I will watch the Olympic Games.

Tak will buy a new TV set if the price goes down.

If you pass the test, what will you do?

HAVE YOU NOTICED THE STRUCTURE ?

when, after, before, as soon as, until, if are followed by SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE.

Main clauses in these sentences are followed by future ‘will’.

Click here for website:  future time clauses- when-before-after-as-soon-as-until

Practice Phrasal Verbs

To learn about them, click here: Phrasal Verbs

To quiz yourself, click here: Quiz Phrasal Verbs

See the Holiday Lights Near Pasadena!

There are some beautiful places to see the Christmas lights near Pasadena. You will be amazed at these places. It's well worth it! You can even drive in a car with your PJ's and hot chocolate and see the lights! Thanks to this person who blogged this information.

http://ablogawayfromhome.blogspot.com/2007/12/neighborhood-christmas-light-displays.html

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