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Lets start!Language in actionLearn to talk about

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Did you know...?

In England and Ireland,meeting a black catmeans you are lucky.

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1. In pairs, match the columns and learn about superstitions.

a. If a black cat crosses your path,

b. If a girl catches the bridesbouquet after a wedding,

c. If a witch points at you,

d. If you break a mirror,

e. If you find a clover plant withfour leaves,

f. If you hear an owl in the night,

g. If you scratch your left hand,

h. If you see a small spider,

i. If you talk of the devil,

j. If you touch wood,

k. If a person throws salt overhis/her shoulder,

l. If we walk under a ladder,

( ) he or she will have good luck.

( ) you will get a lot of money.

( ) you will have bad luck.

( ) a friend will die.( ) we will have bad luck.

( ) your good luck will continue.

( ) you will have good luck.

( ) you will give money away.

( ) you will die.

( ) you will have seven years ofbad luck.

( ) she will be the next to marry.

( ) he will appear.

2. Are you superstitious? Circle the letters (a to l, exercise 1) that

describe your superstitions.

3. Do you think you are a lucky person?( ) Yes, I do. ( ) No, I dont.

4. Look at cartoon 1 on page 24; then consult the superstitions from

exercise 1 to help you answer the questions.

a) What happened?

b) According to the chart, will this action bring good luck?

( ) Yes, it will. ( ) No, it wont.

5. Look at cartoon 2 on page 24 and fill in the blanks with the right formof the verbs to report the story.

The snowman (throw) salt over his left shoulder to

(bring) him good luck. He (not know) that if

you put salt on snow, it melts. So, his shoulder (melt).

6. Which statement is a scientific fact?

( ) If you throw salt over your left shoulder, you will have good luck.

( ) If you throw salt on snow, it melts.

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7. What are the evidences in cartoon 3 for the statement Genetically, he is only 50%bad luck?

( ) There are two black cats on the wall.

( ) The car threw a lot of mud on the cat.

( ) The cat crossing the mans path is half black and half white.

( ) Mud covered just half of the mans body.8. Read cartoon 4. What explanation for the accident is based on superstition?

In your opinion, what is the best explanation for that accident?

( ) It was a fortuitous event. ( ) It was a matter of security.

9. What would you do if a black cat crossed your path? Read some answers postedat and

mark the ones you like the most.( ) Nothing. It happens to me on a daily basis considering I own a black cat.

( ) Superstitions are super stupid.

( ) Here kitty kitty.

( ) Keep walking. Black cats tend to bring me luck.

( ) The same thing Id do if a white one crossed.

( ) Id say, Hi Sissy, ya hungry? and scratch her back.

10.What other superstitions do you know? Write them down and then complete your list

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Lets focus on language!

1. Read this proverb:

If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas.

a) This proverb means:( ) If you are a responsible person, you will have bad results.

( ) If you get up early, you can control all your problems.

( ) If you do something, you will suffer the consequences.

b) What are the two actions present in the proverb? Complete the answer.

They are (1) lying down with dogs and (2) with fleas.

c) Which of the two actions is a condition?

( ) If you lie down with dogs. ( ) You will get up with fleas.

d) Is it possible to lie down with a dog?

Is this condition real or unreal?

Use if + Simple Present + willto talk about real conditions or possibilities.

2. Rewrite the proverb in exercise 1 using the following pairs of animals and insects.

a) pigeon + lice =

b) horse + tick=

3. Read the following statement:

If you heat ice, it melts.

a) What are the two actions present in this statement? Complete the answer.

They are (1) heating ice and (2)

b) Which of the two actions is a condition?

( ) If you heat ice. ( ) It melts.

Use if +Simple Present +Simple Presentto talk about thingswhich are always true.

4. Rewrite the following scientific facts using if. Read the example.a) Melting happens when the temperature is 32 F (0 C) or higher.

If the temperature is 32 F (0 C) or higher, melting happens.

b) When you put salt on ice or snow, it begins to melt.

c) Apples stop going brown when you put lemon juice on them.

d) When you put salt into water, it dissolves.

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Lets play!

1. Do you believe people can have the power to predict the future?

( ) Yes, I do. ( ) No, I dont.

2. Do this quiz and find out your prediction powers. Use the glossary if you have any

difficulty with unknown words.

From:Astro Girl!, March, 2011, p. 22.

3. Share your results with your classmates.

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Lets read!1. Do you believe in astrology?

2. In your opinion, is astrology the science of stars or mere superstition?

Why?

3. What is your zodiac sign?

Pronunciation spot

7 Listen to the songThe Zodiac to learn howto pronounce the names

of the zodiac signs.

4. In which section of the newspaper can we usually find horoscopes?

( ) Science ( ) Local news ( ) Health( ) Entertainment ( ) Politics

5. Do people read horoscopes for fun or because they believe inastrology?

6. What do you expect to find in horoscopes?

7. Do you ever check your horoscope?

Did you know...?

Horoscopes and astrologyoriginated with theancient Greeks, whowere sure that a personslife was pre-determined

and predictable by thepositioning of certainheavenly bodies (sun andmoon) and constellationspresent at the time of apersons birth.

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Aries(March 21 April 20)

Taurus(April 21 May 20)

Virgo(August 23

September 22)

Capricorn(December 22

January 19)

Gemini(May 21 June 21)

Libra(September 23

October 22)

Aquarius(January 20 February

18)

Cancer(June 22 July 22)

Scorpio(October 23 November 21)

Pisces(February 19 March

20)

Leo(July 23 August 22)

Sagittarius(November 22

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Lets act with words!

Horoscope page

Write a horoscope page for the entertainment section in your

magazine.

Genre:Horoscope Purpose:Play with

predictions

Tone:Informal

Writer:You or your group

Audience:Magazine readers

Typical grammar patterns:

Simple present

Future

Imperative

If clauses

Key vocabulary items:

Adjectives

Text structure:

Name of the sign

Dates of birth

Personality characteristics

Advice

Predictions

Language for life

We use language to have

fun.

Writing guidelines

Organizing

1. Read some horoscopes to check their textual characteristics and find examples

for typical grammar patterns and key vocabulary items.Preparing the first draft

2. Make a first draft.

3. Use the glossary or a dictionary to help you.

4. Find pictures to illustrate.

Peer editing

5. Evaluate and discuss it with a classmate.

6. Make the necessary corrections.

Publishing

7. Write the final version of the horoscope and include it in your magazine.

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