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Jessica and Adam

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as secretary. One day she saw him when he entered to room where she was waiting for the results of her medical studies. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job as nurse. He had come to the place where she was working in the paper’s company.As Adam was leaving, he left a little message net to Jessica's computer that the first time that he her he immediately feel in love with her. Jessica phoned him in the evening and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot that they like helping people the magazine. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car when she was reading a comic magazine. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her lot he take care of her and always was there when she needed.

Jessica and Adam (Gabriela Tomchinsky)

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as ashop assistantin the clothe's shop of her father. One day she saw him watching the glass window of her father's shop. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job as a sweet seller in his aunt's kiosk. He had come to the place were she was working and bought some t-shirts and two jeans.

As Adam was leaving, he left a little message next to Jessica's computer with his telephone number and inviting her to go out with him. Jessica phoned him very happy, accepting his invitation three hours late he gave her the letter and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot since the first time they met because both were kind, and good looking: she had a long, curly and blond hair with very beautiful and blue eyes, and he had short brown hair with green eyes. One day a terrible thing happend. Jessica was hit by a car when she was going to her house on bycicle. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot by persuading her that everything would be okay.

Jessica and Adam

Jessica and Adam met five years ago . She was working in London. She was working as a dentist. One day she saw him at Jessica´s office. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job. He was working as a delivery boy at McDonald´s. He had come to the place where she was working, the office.As Adam was leaving, he left a little message net to Jessica's computer. The paper had written a number. Jessica phoned him by the time the morning was finishing, and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot. By the time they were talking, Adam realised that he loved Jessica´s intelligence, and she loved Adam´s charming. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car while she was talking on the cellphone with Adam. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot while she was at the hospital and when Jessica was home again.

Today' s class

Revising for the test:

Try these activities to revise present perfect (they also include an introduction with uses and examples) and these contrast present perfect with simple past.

Forming and using the past perfect. Try these activities.

The present perfect continuous. Read th euses and examples and complete the activities on this page.

Consult me any doubts, or go over these notes to revise for the test:

Notes on Past perfect - Upload a doc

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Jimena

Next test

Hi people, I've already corrected your writings, please check in the comments boxes for any suggestions and CORRECT, PRINT and HAND IN before May 30th.


Remember to use your templates as these will be the final versions!


Well done, very interesting stories!!

I hope you are revising for your exam, remember it is on Thursday 29th and you should study units 1, 2 and 3 (complete) and from unit 4 only the pages we have dealt with.

Don't forget to go over the vocabulary and "Everyday English" expressions too.

If you have any doubts, you may consult me in class tomorrow or on Wednesday.

See you at the LAB tomorrow!!
Regards, Jimena

Adam and Jessica (por Brigitte Goij)

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as a recepcionist of an important languages and computation institute. One day she saw him at the institute. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job as an asistant. He had come to the place where she was working to find a better summer job, because in his, he didn't earn as much money as he expected to earn. As Adam was leaving, he left a little message next to Jessica's computer. That message was a sheet of paper which said "I'd love to spend a day with you. If you want it too, call me: 01386 701177. I promise you won't sorry if you do it." Jessica phoned him at 15:30 that afternoon, and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot. They liked each other beacuse both of them enjoyed playing bowling, drinking Coca-Cola, and watching sport on TV. Jessica also liked Adam because he was very funny and he treated her right, and Adam also liked Jessica because she was beautiful, and she heard what he told her with all her attention. He also thought that she was very honest. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car when it diverted from the street to the pavement, while she was walking through that path. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot looking after her and being fussy with her.

Por Brigitte Goij.

Jessica and Adam

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as a lawyer. One day she saw him in a park. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job as a teacher. He had come to the place where she was working, her office. As Adam was leaving, he left a little message net to Jessica's computer that said his telephone number and his email. Jessica phoned him, when she arrived home and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot, because they found out that they liked the same things. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car while she was going home. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot because he was all the time with her and he always said to her that everything will be OK.

Jessica and Adam

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as a waitress. One day she saw him at the bar. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job as an employee. He had come to the place where she was working because he needs a pair to a dancing champion. As Adam was leaving, he put a little message next to Jessica's computer were it said were is his house and his telephone number, and that he listened that Jessica was a very good dancer. Jessica phoned him because she wanted to participate and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot. They thought that they could get on well with each other, because they found out that they were of the same age, and they love the same things.
One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car so she couldn’t dance. She was badly hurt. But he loved her so much that he didn’t hate her, he looked for an other pair for these six months .Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot waiting patiently for her.
Now they are the most important dancers of all the time…


By Laura Rat.

Jessica and Adam

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as a secretary at a dentist’s surgery. One day she saw him at the surgery. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job as a shop assistant. He had come to the place where she was working in the 4th avenue because he had a terrible toothache. As Adam was leaving, he left a little message next to Jessica's computer and it said: “I have two tickets to the cinema. Do you fancy come with me? If you want, call me to: 8965-2331. See you, Adam”. Jessica phoned him as soon as she came home and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot. Jessica loved Adam’s intelligence and he liked her solidarity and comprehension. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car while she was phoning Adam. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot because he went everyday to the hospital to visit Jessica and looked after her little brother all the time.

The story about Adam and Jessica

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as a receptionist. One day she saw him at the cinema. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job as an assistance. He had come to the place where she was working in an office.
As Adam, was leaving he left a little message net to Jessica's computer saying that he would love to get in touch with her. Jessica phoned him as soon as she saw the massage and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot because they felt comfortable for each other. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car when she was crossing the street. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot by don’t let her down.

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as a lawyer. One day she saw him at university. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job, he was a receptionist. He had come to the place where she was working at the hospitalAs Adam was leaving, he left a little message net to Jessica's computer it said that he was working in London and he want to see her Jessica phoned him when she went back to her house and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot they found out their considerate. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car when she was leaving her house. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot when he went to the hospital to stay by her side.

Jessica and Adam

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as a reporter. One day she saw him while she was walking at the streets. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job working as a teacher. He had come to the place where she was working, a magazine.As Adam was leaving, he left a little message net to Jessica's computer: “I wanna meet up as soon as you can, please call me 15-4317-2599”. Jessica phoned him when she was at lunchtime and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot Adam like the smile of Jessica and her honesty, and Jessica like his gentleness. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car while she was phoning Adam. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot, he was all the time with her and had paid the medicines.

Jessica & Adam

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as Illustrations Designer. One day she saw him while she was at the computers lab. He was a university student, but he was doing a summer job, and he was showing a new software program. He had come to the place where she was working on the design of this CD.
As Adam was leaving, he left a little message next to Jessica's computer saying if she had wanted to go out with her “secret love”. Jessica phoned him just after she had read the note and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot because she was pretty and funny and she thought he was very considerate.
One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car when she was talking on the phone with Adam. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot: when she was at the Hospital, he visited her with beautiful surprises every day.

Jessica and Adam

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in london as a secretary in a bank. One day she saw him in a shopping. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job at a kiosk in the shopping. He had come to the place where she was working, the office, and they drank together a coffe.
As Adam was leaving, he left a little message next to Jessica's computer, that said his telephon number. Jessica phoned him when she read the message and they met the same evening. Adam and jessica liked each other a lot. Adam loves that she is very good person and her beautiful eyes, and Jessica likes him because he was a real gentleman. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car while she was crossing the road. She was badly hurt. Six month later Jessia was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot, because he paid some surgerys very expensives. Also they have married and they have had one son that the called Brian.

Jessica and Adam

Jessica and Adam met five years ago. She was working in London as a receptionist. One day she saw him at a restaurant. He was a university student, but he was doing a summer job as a waiter in that restaurant. He had come to the place where she was working in a hotel.As Adam was leaving, he left a little message next to Jessica's computer; it said that he wants to meet her. Jessica phoned him when she arrived home. And they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot because they found out that they liked the same things. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car when she was going home. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot. When she was at hospital, he visited and stayed with her at night.

Adam and Jessica (Laura RL)

Adam and Jessica

Jessica and Adam met five years ago . She was working in London as a secretary in a medical centre, but she was still studying at the university. One day she saw him in a classroom. He was a university student, but was doing a summer job. He was working in a fast food shop. He had come to the place where she was working in 4th Avenue. As Adam was leaving, he left a little message next to Jessica's computer that said "Hi! I'm Adam, from Kansas University. I saw you a couple of days ago there. Call me, please. My phone number is 579-8888" . Jessica phoned him when she finished her work time and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot. Jessica liked Adam's jokes, he was very funny, and Adam liked that Jessica was very intelligent. One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car while she was crossing the street. She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot by visiting and entertaining her.

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Next writing assignment

As I promised, here goes the next writing activity (English in Mind 3, unit 3, ex 11).

1. Read this story about how Adam and Jessica met.

2. Add information / details about their story in the numbered spaces (following the questions in our books).

3. Remember to use linkers (when, while, as soon as, by the time..., after, etc.) and pay attention to the past narrative tenses (past simple, past continuous and past perfect)!

4. Once your story is ready, post it on this blog (Click on "Nueva entrada" and copy and paste your version of the story).

5. Read your classmates stories, we will compare and discuss them in class next week.

6. You may comment on some of your classmate's stories, remember you can just click "Comentarios" and leave your opinion.

Jessica and Adam met five years ago . She was working in London (1). One day she saw him (2). He was a university student, but was doing a summer job (3). He had come to the place where she was working (4).
As Adam was leaving, he left a little message net to Jessica's computer (5). Jessica phoned him (6) and they met the same evening. Adam and Jessica liked each other a lot (7). One day a terrible thing happened. Jessica was hit by a car (8). She was badly hurt. Six months later, Jessica was OK again. Adam had helped her a lot (9).

Good luck and consult me if you have any doubt.

Have a nice weekend, Jimena

Congratulations!!

Hi, and congratulations. You all got passing grades in your tests today. Great!

Well done!!

New book

Here go some addresses where you can buy English in Mind 3. There are many others, try searching in Internet. Good luck!!

SBS: J B Alberdi 2380, Flores Phone(s): 4637-4336

ACME Agency: Camacuá 87, Flores Phones: 4631-8559

Kel: Av. La Plata 63, Caballito Phones 4901-5647 / 4903-5306

Librería Peluffo: Av. Corrientes 4276. Phones: 4862-2164

SBS and Kel have a special discount for ORT students.

If you find it is available somewhere else, please tell us on this blog.

Have a nice day,
Jimena

Today's class

Specially for those who were not in class today, here goes a summary of what we did.



Student's book:

Unit 3: Read (Staying together)

Workbook:

We finished correcting unit 2 (ex 7) and Unit chek 2.

Unit 3: Ex 1, 2,

I hope you are having a nice time together at the club!!

See you tomorrow,

Jimena

New coaching sessions

As from May 19th, you will have the opportunity to practise and train for your oral exam in coaching sessions here at school.
These are the possible timetables for you to pick the one which suits you best. The sessions are just 15 to 20 minutes long and will mock a real exam situation.
This week Fernando or Geraldine, the English Lab assistants, will come to our classroom so that you can make an appointment, get in pairs (of the same level, of course).

Timetables:
Mondays: 14.40 to 16 or 16.10 to 17.30
Tuesdays: 14.40 to 16
Wednesdays: 14.40 to 16 or 16.10 to 17.30

You need to come twice before the winter holidays.
Important: Once you have finished the session, you should stay at school until that period finishes, you may stay ay the lab or the library or just get together with your mates!

Good luck, and consult me if you need to.
Jimena

Next test

Hi, this is just to remind you about our next test on Units 1 and 2 on Thursday 15th May.

We'll be revising on Monday and Wednesday, consult any doubt you may have. Good luck!
Jimena

New Books

Hi, this is just to remind you about the new material we are going to use this year.
Our course book is called English in Mind 3, Student's book and Workbook.

English in Mind 3

Cambridge University Press

Remember to have your Portfolios ready and complete too!

See you on Monday for the test. Bye, Jimena