Friday, May 3, 2019

IL LADRO





IL LADRO ALLA CASSA DI RISPARMIO

3 Personaggi: Ladro (L) // Impiegato di banca (I) // Manager (M)

L (fuori dall’ufficio della Cassa di Risparmio) Attacale! Subito! Verso il cielo: le chiedo se può
       alzare le mani il alto? Non mi serve, è troppo britannico. Penso che in questi quartieri
       tutti parlano italiano. (Entra).

L Parli italiano?

I – Ma come no, caro. Ed anche il francese, il tedesco, il catalano, il serbo-croato, ecc.

L Sì. Bene così.

I – Ma adesso sto imparando anche il cinese. Dunque, cosa posso fare per te?

L Attaccale!

I – Credo di non capirti bene.

L Attaccale! Subito! Attacale!

I – Ma non sai cos’è questa? È una pistola

L Lo so benissimo.

I – Conseguentemente non dovresti dire “le”. Si dice: “attaccaLA”

L No. Non hai capito niente. “le” si riferisce alle tue braccia, non  alla pistola.

I – Oh! Questo è stato uno sbaglio (un errore). Facile da fare. Scusami. Così se non ho capito male,        
      io metto le mani su in alto. Ed adesso?

L Dammi tutto quello che hai! Subito!

I – Mio caro amico. Prima mi dici di mettere le mani in alto e dopo mi chiedi di darti tutto quello
     che ho. È così?

L Vedo che alla fine hai capito bene.

I – Sarai d’accordo con me che è un po’ difficile.

L Ma non è facile neanche per me. Te lo dico io.

I – Si immagino. Ma perchè stiamo facendo tutto questo?

L Questo è un furto (una rapina).

I – Oh, mio caro, perchè non me l’ hai detto prima. Non c’è bisogno di fare questa montatura delle
      mani in alto e la pistola. Noi siamo una nazione sviluppata. Ti prego di scrivere questo
      formulario.

L Compilare questo pezzo di carta?

I – Sì. Questa è la forma di fare bussiness (affari) oggi.

L Ma io non ho una penna. Soltanto porto la mia pistola e questa borsa.

I – Certo. Devi essere più efficiente. Ti posso lasciare la mia, se prometti di ridarmela.

L Hai per caso pensato che voglio appropriarmene (rubarla)?

I – Oh, no, per niente. (Suona il telefono). Mi scusi un attimo. Pronto?... Un uomo con una grande
      borsa ed una pistola? Vado a cercare se qualcuno come lui è qui... (Torna 30 secondi dopo) No,
      non l’ho visto, forse non è ancora venuto... ma aspetti un secondo, sì, è qui, accanto al telefono.
      Per te.

L – Per me? Pronto?... Oh, ciao amore... credevo di averti detto di non telefonarmi quando sto
       in ufficio... No, non ancora... Perchè non ho una penna... Sì, la pistola l’ho presa con me.
      (muove la pistola verso la faccia dell’impiegato).

I – Puoi puntarla verso un altro angolo?

L – Ti chiedo di scusarmi. ...Sì, amore, sì... Ti porto i ravioli ed il formaggio... No, amore.... Sicuro
      che non mi scordo del vino... Sì, cielo, non sarò in ritardo. Ciao, non devi preoccuparti. Un
      bacione. Comunque, adesso finisco il mio formulario. (2 minuti dopo). Ho finito. Prendi (Ecco).

I – Lasciami vedere, ...mmm... bene, bene. Sì, questo qui, ...mmm... Senti, che hai scritto qui?
      Forse: “SE NON MI DAI TUTTO IL DENARO, SPARO”

L – Sì. Proprio così.

I – Aha! Ho capito, è molto interessante. Non è un esempio di condizionale della prima classe?

L – Sì. Credo di sì.

I – Vuoi dire la stessa idea (cosa) facendo uso della locuzione “A MENO CHE”?

L – Sì. Penso che so come dirla. “A MENO CHE MI DIA TUTTO IL DENARO SPARERÒ”.

I – C’è l’hai fatta. Anche: “SE TI DESSI TUTTO IL DENARO NON SPARERESTI”.

L – Hai capito benissimo.

I – Anche questa: “SE AVESSI SAPUTO CHE VENIVI, AVREI CHIAMATO LA POLIZIA

L – Fermati un po’. Questo è troppo. Io non sono venuto per fare l’insegnante di italiano. Io sono venuto per prendere (rubare) il vostro denaro. Adesso: DAMMI TUTTO O SPARO!!

I – Aha! Così la congiunzione “O” può essere usata con frasi al condizionale

L – Zitto!


-----------------------------------------------------

M – Cosa vuole dire tanto rumore? (cosa succede qui?)

I – Non sono io, è quest’uomo. Dice di voler rubare il denaro, ed oltre a questo, lui costruiesce certe
      frasi al condizionale molto interessanti.

M – Ma non c’è bisogno di urlare. Noi siamo una nazione civilizzata. Noi capiamo tutte le frasi al
        condizionale. Comunque, come ti posso aiutare?

L – Voglio tutto il vostro denaro! Subito!

I – Ah, è questo. Calmati. Hai per caso, il passaporto con te?

L – Il mio passaporto?

M – Certo. Bisogna scrivere due o tre cose. Come si chiama tuo padre? E tua madre?

L – Andrea e Lucia.

M – Adesso quest’altra. Sai il colore degli occhi di tua madre?

L – Forse tra ....... verde e ..... azzurro.

M – Mi sembra che non sei sicuro su questo.

L – Sono tanti anni che non la vedo.

M – Mi dispiace. Hai mai rubato in una Cassa di Risparmio prima d’ora?

L – Sì, qualcuna. Ogni tanto. Qui e là.

M – E tua nonna. Anche lei ce l’ha fatta?

L – Senti. Smettila. Non mi chiedere niente di più. (adesso grida) “SE NON MI DAI IL DENARO SUBITO ME NE ANDRÒ AD UN’ ALTRA CASSA DI RISPARMIO”

M & I (insieme)CONDIZIONALE DELLA PRIMA CLASSE!

L – ZITTI!!!

M – Come vuoi. Adesso come vorresti il denaro? In lire?

L – No. Preferisco avere dei dollari.

M – Oh caro! Devi scusarmi ma i dollari non sono qui. Per questo devi andarer all’ufficio centrale.

L – No, No, No!!! Questo non me lo potete fare. (piange). Cosa faccio adesso?

I – Hai sempre la possibilità di fare l’insegnante di italiano.

Friday, February 8, 2019

Four ways of agreeing or disagreeing


There is no clearly defined difference between formal and informal ways of agreeing or disagreeing but it’s good to be careful about using expressions that sound too informal in certain situation.
Listen to them at English pond page

  • Decide which ones sound too informal:
  •  
  •  1- Simple agreement

    1. I really agree with you.
    2. I think you are right.
    3. I couldn’t agree with you more.
    4. You said it.
    5. Can’t say I don’t agree.
    6. I’m with you on this.
     2- Partial agreement
    1. I partly agree. I do.
    2. I agree on this but not that.
    3. It’s true to a certain extent.
  •  3 - Accepting/Declining

    • I accept your point.
    • Sorry, I can’t accept this.
    • I’m 100% with you on this!
    • Great idea. Point taken!
    • I’ll take it.
    • Sorry, I can’t take it.

  •  4 - Simple disagreement or refusal

    • I disagree with you.
    • Everyone has their own opinion, right?
    • I think you’re wrong on this.
    • I’m sorry but I have to refuse your request.
    • You’re wrong.
    • No way!
    • You’ve got to be kidding!
    • How can you even say that?
    • Where is your logic?

  •  5 - Strong disagreement

    • I totally disagree with you.
    • You are very wrong to say that.
    • To me, you are mistaken here.
    • I can’t find myself to agree with you.
    • You’re dead wrong.


Practise these two samples.  


 a) Agreement sample:
 Martha: Hey, Look at my new watch. Great, isn’t it ?
 Boris: Yeah, I absolutely agree with you, your watch is so cool. It perfectly matches your cell phone, doesn't it?
           Martha: It's Laura's present. It must be a very expensive one.


b) Disagreement sample:
TOM: Zoe, what do u think about that French movie? 
Zoe:  Wow, this movie was pretty cool, wasn't it?
TOM: I don’t think so. The first half an hour was so boring            that I almost fell asleep while watching it.
                   Zoe:  Must be kidding! I loved the bit when the two families                           met at the mountain cabin?
     TOM:  Wrong!  Then the plot turns predictable and lacks of any                    suspense in the story.
        Zoe:  Point taken, not an action film. All in all, best film of               the year. I adore those three actresses.
     TOM: I love French films too, but this time I must disagree with               you.


Tuesday, December 4, 2018

A Puzzle for Logan –ORAL work

A Puzzle for Logan -- by Richard MacAndrew

http://puzzleforlogan.blogspot.com/


Act. 0__Check the 6 mistakes
Inspector Jenny Logan had spending holidays when Grag, her partner called to her. He said in the phone that a criminal Campbell,who murdered the man 7 years ago escaped from prison. 
At the same time, a woman were murdered in Logan's town. She said that she had saw Cambell and the man murdered 7 years ago were arguing before he was arrested. 
Is this crime related to woman's death? Who killed her?
Why Campbell escaped from prison in this time? 
 Logan and Grag solve a "puzzle" good combination and intelligence


ROLEPLAY-1:

STUDENT B     Morag                           STUDENT A: Baxter
Morag Mackenzie demanded more money from Baxter to keep quiet about lying to the police.

ROLE PLAY-2: 

  STUDENT B     Tam MacDonald.     STUDENT A : The presenter of TV5
Imagine you are Tam MacDonald.  Explain   the story of the Baxter murders for your TV Channel5


OPEN  DISCUSSION:   Campbell was sent to prison for fifteen years.
                                     How long do you think Baxter should stay in prison?


https://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboards/wilsonherreraloor/a-puzzle-for-logan



A Puzzle for Logan –ORAL work
Intro
Match the chapter titles and sentences from each chapter.

·         Chapter 1      An escape and a murder
·         Chapter 2      A visit to Jimmy Brown
·         Chapter 3      The ‘main man’
·         Chapter 4      Bags of money
·         Chapter 5      Questions for Robert Baxter

a ‘I think he’s someone important … but she’s never told me.’
b ‘Someone’s found a young woman’s body in Holyrood Park.’
c ‘Did you ever know a man called Craig Sinclair?’
d Their knock was answered by a young fair-haired man who badly needed a bath …
e ‘I thought he was telling me that he was going to become very rich …’


Chapter  2
Look at page 12, paragraph one. Logan asks herself six questions.
Read them aloud and let your parner answer them.




Chapter 5
1.    Match the beginnings and endings.

1 People used to call Baxter ‘Bags’
2 Now Baxter was a rich and important man who
3 People were too frightened to talk about Baxter
4 Baxter said that he had not met Morag Mackenzie and
5 Logan and Grant weren’t sure if Baxter
6 Also, Baxter used his right hand
7 Grant thought it was strange,

A    was probably behind much of the crime in Edinburgh.
B    was Morag Mackenzie’s main man.
C    to hold his tennis racket.
D    that Baxter wasn’t surprised at Logan’s questions.
E    did not know Craig Sinclair.
F    so the police couldn’t get information on him.
G   because he had once stolen an old lady’s handbag.




Chapter 6.    Put these events in the right order.

a Campbell was taken to London Road Police station.
b Tam MacDonald stopped him from getting away.
c Tam told Logan that he’d followed Campbell from Holyrood Park.
d Logan and Grant started to drive towards Princes Street.
e Campbell tried to escape from Logan and Grant.
f Tam MacDonald phoned Logan to say he’d seen Campbell in Princes Street.


Chapter 7.  Match Campbell’s replies to what Grant and Logan say to him.
1 ‘I think you escaped so you could find Morag and murder her …’
2 ‘But you did know where she lived, didn’t you?’
3 ‘Where did you spend the night?’
4 ‘So what happened when you went to see her?’
5 ‘And Morag?’

a ‘Yes, I did … I know someone who knows her.’
b ‘She hadn’t told the truth … and I wanted to know why.’
c ‘I didn’t see her.’
d ‘Holyrood Park.’
e ‘Stop it! … I didn’t kill Morag Mackenzie and I didn’t kill Craig Sinclair.’

AND …  Why does Morag Mackenzie lie to the police?


Chapter 11.  Complete the summary with the names of the characters.

The fingerprints on the envelope and the knife belonged to ........................ . Logan told him that ........................... had seen him leave ......................... body in Beaverhall Road and had remembered
his car number. Finally, Baxter said that he had murdered ........................ and had made the police believe that ......................... was the killer. Also, he had paid ........................... to tell the police that
she’d seen ........................... with ........................... on the night of the murder. When ......................... escaped from prison, ................................. had demanded more money from .................... , who killed her to keep her quiet.

Robert  Baxter  -  Ronnie Campbell  -  Gus MacLeod  - Morag Mackenzie   - Craig Sinclair

Monday, December 3, 2018

Success and failure in languages__question yourself



Build  three questions 
on each of these two quotes:

Quote one (Shimon Peres'):


"Optimists and pessimists die the same way, 
but they live very different lives! 
I prefer to be an optimist."


question 1:..........................................

question 2:..........................................


question 3:..........................................




Now, three questions
 on  quote two (Beckett's):


"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better."




question 1:..........................................


question 2:..........................................


question 3:..........................................












Tuesday, November 13, 2018

a friend - Malaylam language





സുഹൃത്തുക്കള്‍, ഒരു പട്ടിക
 (suhrutthukkal; oru pattika)

ജി. കെ . ചെസ്റ്റെര്‍ട്ടണ്‍


എനിക്കൊരു സുഹൃത്തിനെ അറിയാം, വളരെ നല്ലവളും ശക്തയുമായ ഒരുവള്‍.
ലോകത്തിലേക്കേറ്റവും നല്ല സുഹൃത്ത്.

എനിക്ക് മറ്റൊരു സുഹൃത്തിനെ അറിയാം, മൃദുലവും നിഗൂവുമായ സ്വഭാവമുള്ളവന്‍.
തീര്‍ച്ചയായും അവന്‍ ഈ ലോകത്തിലേക്ക് വച്ചു ഏറ്റവും നല്ല സുഹൃത്ത് തന്നെ.

എനിക്ക് മറ്റൊരു സുഹൃത്തിനെ അറിയാം, നിശ്ശബ്ദനും ആകര്‍ഷണീയനുമായ ഒരുവന്‍
അവനെപ്പോലെ നല്ല മറ്റൊരു സുഹൃത്തിനെ കണ്ടെത്താന്‍ കഴിയില്ല.

എനിക്ക് ഒരു സുഹൃത്തിനെ അറിയാം, ഒരു സമസ്യ പോലെ രഹസ്യം നിറഞ്ഞവള്‍.
എല്ലാത്തിലും വച്ചു നല്ലവളാണ് ആ സുഹൃത്ത്.

എനിക്ക് മറ്റൊരാളെയും അറിയാം. യുക്തിയും ഉത്സാഹവുമുള്ളവള്‍.
എല്ലാവരെക്കാളും മെച്ചമാണ് അവള്‍.

എനിക്ക് മറ്റൊരു സുഹൃത്തുണ്ട്, യൌവ്വനവും വേഗതയും തികഞ്ഞവള്‍
കൂട്ടത്തില്‍ വച്ചു ഏറ്റവും പ്രിയങ്കരിയായ സുഹൃത്ത്.

എനിക്ക് ഇതുപോലെ ഒരുപാടുപേരെ അറിയാം, അവരെല്ലാം ഇതുപോലെ തന്നെയാണ്.



Friends: a list  (by G.K. Chesterton)
 
I know a friend, very strong and good. 
      She is the best friend in the world.
I know another friend, subtle and sensitive. 
      He is certainly the best friend on earth.
I know another friend: very quiet and charming; 
      there is no friend as good as he.
I know another friend, who is enigmatical and secretive; 
      she is the best of all.
I know yet another: who is sensible and enthusiastic; 
       she is much better than the rest.
I know another, who is young and very quick: 
       the most beloved of all friends.
I know a lot more and they are all like that.




Friday, October 19, 2018

ERROR DETECTOR_ WR_01_ Marta is the perfect au-pair for Angela









 WR_01_ Introduce an au-pair. 
Answer's to Angela's message (Efile, page 113)



Dear Angela,


I am writting you to introduce Marta.

Marta is  very interested person. I know her really good. She is like you, so... I think I met Marta perfectly.


She want to knows another countries, that let her to be a new experiences and learn her english. She likes people and her sister is younger than she. She is in the mid-twenties, althoug her aperiance is more younger.


We met when she comes to my granny's house three years ago, for to looks after my little cousins, the childrens  had 8 and 5  years. I hope our friendship will lasted for much years to come.


What can I say about her? Marta is a good-
tempered, hardworker, responsable. Also, she is a good cooking!


Some other things about Marta, she used to win the basketball competitions. Now she loves both do exercise and going to the theatre.


Love, xxo


me  

PS: my brother Isaac passed her medicine entry exam!







 

TASK 2.  ERROR DETECTOR

WR_01_ Introduce an au-pair.  
Correct your answer to Angela's message.


Dear Angela,

I am writting you to introduce Marta.

Marta is  ___ very interested person. I know her really good. She is like you, so... I think I met Marta perfectly.

She want  to knows  another countries, that let her to be a new experiences and learn her english. She likes people and her  sister is younger than she. She is in the mid-twenties, althoug her aperiance is more younger.

We met when she comes to my granny's house three years ago, for to looks after my little cousins, the childrens  had 8 and 5  years. I hope our friendship will lasted for much years to come.

What can I say about her? Marta is a good-tempered, hardworker, responsable. Also, she is a good cooking!

Some other things about Marta, she used to wins the basketball competitions. Now she loves both do exercise and going to the theatre.

Love,

xxxooo / xoxoxo

me  

PS: my brother Isaac passed her medicine entry exam!

Search This Blog