A NOTE ON THE WORKSHEETS The activities may not be tremendously original, but they are useful for the teacher in a hurry. Just pick one and give the students something to do. (Tasks revolve around a topic a time, however broadly.) The worksheets work well in mixed-ability classes, as tasks vary in difficulty. There is something for everyone... or almost. Also, the students could do the different tasks on their own or as a piece of homework. And last, but not least, the imaginative teacher can easily add his/her own tasks according to the group´s level and interests.

WORKSHEET No 1

- How many means of transport can you name? Write the list.- What are the different parts of a car called in English?

- Write about the advantages and disadvantages of public transport.- Plan a three-day trip by car to some places you like. Show your itinerary on a map. Indicate the distances in kilometres. Refer to the different sights you will see and the activities you will do.

WORKSHEET No 2

- Let´s see how many trees you can name!- Draw 3 trees you like and write about them.- Tell me about an excursion you have gone on.- How can we look after the environment? Make a few

suggestions.

WORKSHEET No 3

- Would you like to be a teacher? Why? Why not?- Mention the qualities of the perfect teacher.- Suggest a few ways to improve our English lessons.- You are the English teacher today! Devise an exam for your

classmates. Include the main points studied in class, do not make it too easy or to difficult and make sure you know the answers to your questions.

WORKSHEET No 4- How many items of stationery can you remember?- Think of 6 items you use often and explain what they are for.

- Describe the following in detail: a pen, a ruler, a brush.- Using whatever stationery you need, draw a map of your

classroom, indicate where you and 3 of your friends sit. Then write a few sentences describing each of you.

WORKSHEET No 5

- Make a list of 8 different places where people can live. - Name the different rooms in your house/flat. - Describe your bedroom , your living-room and your kitchen. - Draw the house of your dreams and write a paragraph about it.

WORKSHEET No 6

- Draw a map of the UK and find 10 important cities.

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?

- Write about a city you know well. - Do some research on one of the following cities: Hong Kong, New Delhi, San Francisco or Sidney. Summarize your findings.

WORKSHEET No 7

- Make a list of the different kinds of shops you can remember.- Explain what a Department Store is, name 6 different

departments and explain what they sell at each of them.- Think of 5 things you have bought lately and tell me how

much they cost (in pounds sterling.)- Why do you think so many people enjoy looking at

shopwindows?

WORKSHEET No 8

- How many different jobs can you remember in 1 minute? Write them down!- What job would you like to do in the future? Why?- Which is the best job in the world, according to you?- Tell me about a business you would like to own. What would

it be like? Refer to the premises, the staff , the furniture and/or the machinery you would need etc.

WORKSHEET No 9- Which is the best book you have ever read? What was it

about?- Do some research and tell me the names of 10 British and American writers.- Who wrote the following books?

Alice in Wonderland, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Frankenstein, Peter Pan,

- Read the following and continue the story. Use about 80 words. Li Chuan was an 8-year-old Chinese girl. She lived with her parents and her brother Tse (6). They were very poor. One day...

WORKSHEET No 10

- Write the following numbers in words: 13, 30, 48, 100, 204, 567, 1.000, 21.234

- Now try these: 300.000, 402.500, 605.123, 765.234, 1.000.000- And finally...

2.001.345, 66.780.912, 987.654.321- Can you read the following in English? 2 + 3 = 5 7 - 6 = 1

8 x 9 = 72 40: 4 = 10

WORKSHEET No 11- Make a list of 10 countries and their currencies.

- You are going to a friend´s birthday party. You have got 5000 pesetas to buy a present for him/her. What are the best things you can find for that amount?- How would you use a million pounds?- Think of ways how the rich countries can help the poor ones.

WORKSHEET No 12

- Name 10 famous British and American singers or bands.- Write a paragraph about your favourite singer/band.- Find the lyrics of a song in English you like and translate them

into your mother tongue.- Imagine that all your favourite artists are taking part in the

same concert. Design a poster to advertise the occasion.

WORKSHEET No 13

- Write the names of as many parts of the body as you can.- Refer to the body´s internal organs and their functions.- Write a list of the most common illnesses.- After doing some research, write a composition on alternative

medicine.

WORKSHEET No 14

- What´s your favourite flower? Draw it and explain why you like it so much.

- Write the names of 6 different flowers.- Do you prefer natural or artificial flowers? Why?- Design a small garden. Include flowers, plants and trees. What

would you put and where?

WORKSHEET No 15 - Can you read the following telephone numbers?

12 03 45, 66 78 90, 33 00 55.- What steps do you have to follow to direct call the UK? And home from the UK?- What is a collect call? And a phonecard?- You are watching a bank robbery happen. Phone the police

immediately! Write the dialogue.

WORKSHEET No 16

- Make a list of the most popular alcoholic drinks.

- Explain how champagne is made. - Write a few sentences warning the young about the dangers of drinking. - Design a leaflet for soft (non -alcoholic) drinks.

WORKSHEET No 17

- What did you have for dinner yesterday?- Find out about the traditional English breakfast. Would you

enjoy it? Why? Why not?- Write 3 menus appropriate for young people.- Think of 8 different countries and their typical dishes. Show

them in a wallchart.

WORKSHEET No 18- Try and remember the names of 6 toys and/or games. Write them down.- Explain the rules of a game you like.

- Some people think computer games are bad for you. Do you agree? Why? Why not?

- How many 4-letter words can you make by combining the ones in HANDKERCHIEF'? You may use a maximum of two H´s and two E´s in any one word, but no extra letters.

WORKSHEET No 19

- Can you tell the following times? 1.00, 2.05, 3.07, 4.15, 5.30, 6.42, 7.45, 8.50- What´s the difference between a clock and a watch?- Read the story of the Big Ben and summarize it.- Find out about the different time zones in the world. What´s

the time now in... Moscow, New York and Tokyo?

WORKSHEET No 20- Write the names of 10 countries and their capitals.- Would you like to live in another country? Why? Why not?

If you answered yes...which?- What do you call the people from... China, Holland, Iran,

Mexico and Switzerland?- Collect information about a country you are interested in and show it in a poster.