viernes, 20 de mayo de 2011

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Would you like to have a look at these amazing places? 
1.How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there so far? 
2. How many sites are there in your country? How many have you been to?
There are maps, pictures, information about places all over the world. Enjoy!!!
The World Heritage List includes 911 properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value.
These include 704 cultural , 180 natural and 27 mixed properties in 151 States Parties. As of June 2010, 187 States Parties have ratified the World Heritage Convention.

martes, 17 de mayo de 2011

SHAKESPEARE

Are you interested in Shakespeare?
Have a look at the interview and think about these questions:
1. Many people may see William Shakespeare’s work as…
2. How is the performance shown in the BtN story, trying to make Shakespeare relevant to young people?
3. Why is William Shakespeare considered the best writer and poet of all time?
4. Which modern movie was an adaptation of Shakespeare’s work?
5. Describe the props used in the production.
6. Why is Shakespeare’s writing difficult to understand?
7. Do you think Shakespeare’s work is still relevant today? Explain your answer.
8. What do you understand more clearly since watching the BtN story?
9. What was surprising about this story?
10. Briefly summarise the Shakespeare in school story.

Do you want to try a quiz? Have a look at this page!!! There is plenty of information about Shakespeare and his time.