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niacouto
Maria Nat�lia Couto
website Portugal



Hi, I came across this wonderful sharing place. We all have to gain by sharing, I think. I�ve been an EFL teacher for 28 years now. Thank u all;-)

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Test - Man and Technology
This is a worksheet on the topic "Man and Technology". I used it as a test. It comprises reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, language focus (conditionals and passive voice) e writing. Suggested KEY is included.:-)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 90


 
Being a Teenager: Is it Good or Is it Bad?
Another one in the series of "Pros and Cons", "Advantages and Disadvantages". This time about the controversial issues of "being a teenager". The best or the worst time in everyone�s life?
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 77


 
Environmental Issues _ The Reno Disaster in New Zealand_Key included
As I am discussing environmental issues, the Reno Oil Spill in New Zealand was one of the most recent examples of how we have been harming our planet. I decided to put this event in the test for my 11th form students (7 years of English).
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 55


 
The Copenhagen Summit December 2009 - Environment
Will the Copenhagen Summit be THE turning point for a robust agreement on the sustainable development of our planet? This article points out a crucial moment during the Summit. It can be used as a starting point for a discussion about the role/behaviour of some countries towards pollution. Includes: pre-question; finding evidence; vocabulary in con...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 20


 
Being a Teenager - KEY is provided
This is a task-based worksheet about what it is like to be an adolescent. The worksheet comprises 3 activities with vocabulary in context, using the gerund and the infinitive(s), reading comprehension exercises and a writing (argumentative text). Activities A and B contribute for the accomplishment of activity C. As I used it as a test, the worksh...
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 127


 
Globish
Youtube video (link provided) based worksheet. The topic is A World of Many Voices: Globish. Key is provided. I hope it may be useful. Nat�lia
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 43


 
Test - A World of Many Languages
Complete test for 10th graders (contains specifications)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 152


 
Test - Immigration
This complete test is about immigration focusing on the problems immigrants have to face in a host country. Contains: pre-question, comprehension, grammar (phrasal verbs, like/as, rephrasing). Hope you can use it.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 78


 
English as a Global Language
This worksheet is supported by two youtube videos by Professor David Crystal and the British Council (links provided) about the topic of English being a global language, English as a Lingua Franca and Globish. The key is provided. Have a nice weekend. Nat�lia
Level: advanced
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 85


 
Crash by Paul Haggis
Pre-viewing activities, while viewing and post-viewing (contains key to activities)
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: lesson-plan
Downloads: 38

 


Genetically Modified Food
I prepared this ppt presentation as a warm up activity for the topic of Genetic Engineering. It suggests a hot discussion on this controversial issue. At the end there is a suggested research and a writing homework assignment.

Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 148


Modal Verbs: Explanation and Practice
This ppt presentation was used to briefly revise the modal verbs. At the end there are some exercises that can be used to make sure the students no longer have problems with modals (tricky as they are). I hope this resource can help you.

Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 616


Young People in a Global Era
Now this is the right file. I usually use this ppt presentation to start the topic "Young People in a Global Era". By showing behaviours tend to be the same throughout ages, sts enjoy it a lot. They also like the band "Cold Play". Usually starts a nice discussion. (sorry to those 2 ppl who had alrea...

Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 14


Discrimination
This power point includes the different types of discrimination that people have to face in our modern world. Hope it may be useful :-)

Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 96


A Multicultural World
This ppt is used to anticipate some of the issues dealt with in the movie "Crash" for the topic "A Multicultural World". It involves pair work and class discussion. At the end there is the cover of the version of the movie I use. With the last slide I start exploring the feelings conveyed by the cov...

Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 29


Cloning
This ppt presentation comprises a description of the process of cloning; some example of experiments that have already been carried out that involve cloning. I�ve inserted an element of surprise by inserting photos of my students with a reference to their personality (everyone enjoyed it :-)). The s...

Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 54


Relative Clauses for intermediate students
This ppt presentation was used with Portuguese 8th graders. Includes Relative Pronouns and Relative Adverbs + examples.

Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 35


Extensive Reading - Lamb to the Slaughter, Roald Dahl
I�ve prepared this ppt presentation to introduce my 10th form - level 6 students Extensive Reading as part of the syllabus to develop reading strategies. In the first part of this ppt students are invited to discuss their reading habits; then, they are given some information about what Extensive rea...

Level: advanced
Age: 16-100
Downloads: 32


Exchange Programmes for Students
I prepared this presentation to discuss the benefits of enrolling Exchange Programmes for students . This activity was prior to a reading about an Erasmus experience. It helped students enlarge their understanding of the usefulness of these opportunities. :-)

Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 49


Mass Media and Global Communication
This power point is used to introduce the topic Mass Media. It includes the identification of media. How the media evolved, the effect of media on young people and the advantages and disadvantages of Mass Media. Hope it may be useful :-)

Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 113

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