Topic Seven (1.7): Revision and Practice

Objectives for this topic

To revise the vocabulary and grammar structures that you have met in Module One
To practice the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing

Introduction

In this topic, you will review the key language and grammar from Module One. You will extend your knowledge and build your confidence in using it in different contexts.

Working through your course book

Please work through the following sections in your coursebook, completing all listed exercises:

Page 20 Exercise 1 – Read the text and answer the questions in English.
Page 20 Exercise 2 – Listen to Audio Track 15 and fill in the gaps in the sentences to show what you have heard:

LISTEN - Audio Track 15 Download LISTEN - Audio Track 15 Play media comment.

Page 21 Exercise 3- Look at the pictures of the foods and match the words to them.
Page 21 Exercise 4 – Read the descriptions and answer the questions in English.
Page 21 Exercise 5 – Translate the phrases from Exercise 4 into English.
Page 21 Exercise 6 – Write your own mini-presentation about El Día de la Hispanidad.
Page 23 Exercise 5 – Listen to Audio Track 17 and practise pronouncing the phrase!

LISTEN - Audio Track 17 Download LISTEN - Audio Track 17 Play media comment.

Interactive Kerboodle activities

Log onto Kerboodle and complete the interactive activities for this topic:

COMPLETE - Vocab Builder: Countries and places Links to an external site.

COMPLETE - Vocab Builder: Dates Links to an external site.

COMPLETE - Vocab builder: Colours Links to an external site.

COMPLETE - Vocab Builder: Classroom objects Links to an external site.

COMPLETE - Sound spelling activity: the 'j' sound Links to an external site.

Support activity for this topic

Watch Episode 1 – Me presento - on Kerboodle and complete the worksheet:

WATCH - Video 1: Me presento (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

COMPLETE - Video 1 Worksheet (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

Complete Conversation Practice Module 1. This will not be assessed but gives you an opportunity to practice your Spanish on your own (or with a Spanish speaker if possible).

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Extension activity for this topic

Page 24 Exercise 1 – read the email and answer the questions in English.
Page 24 Exercise 2 – Translate the sentences into English.
Page 24 Exercise 3 – Practise answering the questions for yourself aloud.
Page 24 Exercise 4 – Read the text and decide if the phrases are True, False or Not Mentioned.
Page 24 Exercise 5 – Find the phrases (a-f) in the text.
Page 24 Exercise 6 – Write a short profile about a famous person or a friend of your choosing.
Page 25 Exercise 7 – Read the text and answer the questions in Spanish. Then, translate the text into English.
Page 25 Exercise 8 – Write a description of yourself. Try to write at least 60 words.
Page 26 Exercise 1 (Audio Track 18)

LISTEN - Audio Track 18 Download LISTEN - Audio Track 18 Play media comment.