Workbook for pupils from 11 to 14

byRaffaella De Martini Amelia Gagliardi

Alessandra Piccardo

In this workbook you will In this workbook you will find:find:

•Wake up, lazy bones!

•A walk in London...

•Ciccio’s got the flu!

Click on a picture to start

Wake up, lazy bones!Wake up, lazy bones!

It’s almost seven o’clock in the morning: Ciccio is still sleeping…but...

What’s the time?What’s the time?

It’s time to wake up, you have to go to school!

Now, come and have breakfast, Ciccio...

It’s seven o’clock in the morning!

It’s a quarter past seven.

What are you having, Ciccio?

What time is it?

Ciccio is having breakfast!

I’m having...I’m having...

Are you curious about a typical English Breakfast?

- A mug of tea with milk.

- Some toast with marmelade.

- Bacon, eggs and sausages!

Cornflakes Scones

Strawberry jam… I also had...

…a n d w a f f l e s!

A n d . . .

B a c o n & e g g sSausages

It’s a quarter to eight.

Hurry up, Ciccio,you are so late... You spent half an hour eating!!!Now, choose your clothesfor your first day in your English school in London!

What time is it?

It’s eight o’clock.What time is it?

London has got so many beautiful places to visit…I’ve got a better idea…I’ll take the tube and

I’ll go to...

Are you ready, Ciccio?Your bus is at ten past eight!Bye,bye and…Have a nice day!

A typical English breakfastA typical English breakfast

•Sausages, bacon and eggs!

•Toast, butter and marmelade or jam.•Milk or white coffee and cereals. •Fruit juice, scones and biscuits…But also…

British traditionsBritish traditions

The traditional “British Breakfast” is milk with cereals,then bacon and eggs , sausages and tomatoes and finally toast with marmelade or jam.

These days, people don’t always have the time to eat all of that , so they usually have just cereals with milk and toast.

And, of course, a large mug of tea or coffee - usually with milk.

The British usually have lunch between 12 (noon) and 1 p.m. Lunch is not a big meal in Britain. Many children have lunch at school; many adults eat lunch at work.

The British eat their evening meal at any time from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. They call it “supper” or “dinner”.

There is often a pudding or cake with this meal - and tea or coffee.

Do you find any differences between Britain and Italy?Discuss with your class.

Daily routinesDaily routinesWhat do you usually do in the morning?

I wake upI get up

I wash my face

I brush my teeth I have a shower

I have breakfast

I dress myself

I go to school

I comb my hair

I take the bus

Mi sveglio Mi alzo

Mi lavo la faccia

Mi lavo i dentiFaccio la doccia

Faccio colazione Mi pettino

Mi vestoPrendo l’autobus

Vado a scuola

Now, let’s try to answer!Now, let’s try to answer!

Exercise 1

-What time does Ciccio usually get up in the morning? ………………………………………………………………He usually gets up at seven o’

clock.- What time does he usually have breakfast? ………………………………………………………………………

He usually has breakfast at a quarter past seven.

- How long did it take him to have breakfast on his first day in London? ……………………………………………It took him half an hour!

- What time did Ciccio leave home? ………………………………………………………He left home at eight

o’clock.

Exercise 2

………………………… It’s twenty past one

…………………….It’s twenty to four

……………………...It’s ten past five

………………………It’s a quarter past nine

…………………………It’s five past ten

What’s the time?

Remember!Remember!

The correct preposition to talk about hours is

AT

…But you will say : IN the morning

IN the afternoon

IN the evening

A walk in LondonA walk in London

In London there are many sightseeings to visit!

•The Big Ben• The Tower of London•Regent’s Park

Are you ready for our walk?Click on one of the 3 places and enjoy the swinging London!

Go to the glossary

TheThe BigBig BenBen

How can I reach the BIG Ben?

How can I reach the BIG Ben?

Flower shop

Traffic light

Go to the exercise

Go to the glossary

“Ok, so I have to go straight on up to the flower shop, then I have to and walk up to the light stop, then I have to the green light and to cross the road, finally I have to turn left again and I am in front of the Big Ben, it’s easy!! I even buy some flowers for my mum in the flower shop……”

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Fill the gaps using the following words and check your answers: GO STRAIGHT – TURN LEFT (x2) – WAIT FOR – CROSS – IN FRONT OF - COULD

Go to the glossary

In the flower shopIn the flower shop What could I buy for

my mum?sunflower

lily

daisy

rose

violet

I’m gonna

buy daisies for my mum!

girasole

giglio

violetta

rosa

margherita

The Tower of LondonThe Tower of London

How can I reach the

tower of London?

The Queen’s crows

The crown’s treasure

The dungeons

Go to the exerciseTravel bookshop

In the Tower of LondonIn the Tower of LondonWhat’s inside

the tower?

The crown’streasure

The scaring dungeons

The famous Queen’s crows

…It’s worth spendingSome time to visit it! I want to buy a souvenir…….

Go to the glossary

ExerciseExercise

So, to reach the tower I have to go straight up to the travel bookshop, then I have to turn right and reach the river Thames and then I should cross the bridge. When I am on the other riverside I have to turn right again and then crossing the road on my left. I have to pay attention to the cars, in Great Britain you have to keep the when you’re driving!

Fill the gaps using the following words:TURN RIGHT (x2)- BOOKSHOP – RIVER – BRIDGE –RIVERSIDE – PAY ATTENTION – KEEP THE RIGHT

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Go to the glossary

Regent’s Park

And now let’s go to the park!

What can I do in the park?What can I do in the park?

jogging

rowing

lying

Playing football with friends

Doing homeworkswalking

Feeding the ducks

correre

Dar da mangiare alle papere

Stare sdraiato sull’erba

remare Giocare a pallone con gli amici

Fare i compiticamminare

Che cosa si può fare al parco?

GLOSSARYGLOSSARY A walk in LondonSightseeings: cose da vedereSwinging: dinamica

The Big BenFlower shop: negozio di fioriTraffic light: semaforo

Exercise 1Go straight: andare drittiTurn left: girare a sinistraTo cross: attraversareIn front of: di fronteWait for: aspettare

In the flower shop To buy: comprare

• The tower of LondonTreasure: tesoroCrown: coronaCrow: corviDungeon: prigioni segrete

•Exercise 2Tower: torreTravel bookshop: libreria di viaggiRiver Thames: il fiume TamigiRiverside: rivaTo pay attention: fare attenzioneTo keep the right: tenere la destraTo drive: guidare

Ciccio’s got theCiccio’s got the fluflu !!!!!!

Going ‘round in London, Ciccio’s got a bad coldRAFFREDDOR

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He takes an

aspirine, hoping to feel better. MEGLIO

•Strangely,he starts• to feel hot, very hot….CALDO

So he takes off

his hat and his

gloves…….

And his scarf…….

But he’s still so hot!But he’s still so hot!

So he takes off his….

coat…!!!

……hishis sweatersweater, , hishis trouserstrousers andand hishis shoesshoes !!! !!!

...well, Ciccio, I think it’s enough for today… Stop it now, will you? Oh no,you won’t do it, please don’t….!!!

ABBASTANZA

Too late!Too late!He was so hot

he couldn’t stop the strip!

Poor Ciccio, he looks so miserable now………………

• IN JAIL!!

INFELICE

THAT’S ALL, FOLKS !!!THAT’S ALL, FOLKS !!!

That’s all for now, but we’re looking forward to watching and enjoying Ciccio’s new adventures!

Bye bye Ciccio, see

you soon….. and be a good boy!!!!

PRESTO

NUOVE

GENTE

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

CICCIO WEARS A …….. ON HIS HEAD

AND A PAIR OF ………… ON HIS HANDS.

A ….…… AROUND HIS NECK AND ….

A PAIR OF ………..…… ON HIS LEGS.

GLOVES

HAT

SCARF

TROUSERS

AND A GREY ……..… ON HIS SHOULDERS;

HE’S GOT PAIR OF ……….. ON HIS FEET SHOES

COAT

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

CICCIO’S GOT THE ……… !!!FLU

HE FEELS SO …. HE TAKES OFF HIS ……..HOT CLOTHES,

NOW HE LOOKS SO ……………… IN ……. !!!MISERABLE JAIL

WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO ………………...WATCHING

… AND ……………………ENJOYING

CICCIO’S NEW …………………. !!!ADVENTURES

And now let’s try to And now let’s try to answer!answer!

Why does Ciccio get

a cold? Why does he take off

his clothes? Why can’t he stop

his “strip”? Why does the

police arrest him?

Some more questions…..Some more questions…..

Have you ever been to London?

What do you think about Ciccio, is he a good

traveller?Would you like

him as a friend?

What about you now??!!!What about you now??!!! Do you take

medicines when

you get the flu? Are you often sick? Do your friends come and

see you when you are ill?

What kind of clothes

do you usually wear?

SPESSO

VOCABULARYVOCABULARY

CLOTHES = VESTITI

COAT = CAPPOTTO

COLD = RAFFREDDORE

FLU = INFLUENZA

FRIEND = AMICO/A

VOCABULARYVOCABULARYGLOVE/S = GUANTO/I

HAT = CAPPELLO

ILL = MALATO

JAIL = PRIGIONE

OFTEN = SPESSO

VOCABULARYVOCABULARYSCARF = SCIARPA

SHOE/S = SCARPA/E

SICK = MALATO

STRIP = SPOGLIARELLO

SWEATER = MAGLIONE

VOCABULARYVOCABULARY

TRAVELLER = VIAGGIATORE

TROUSERS = PANTALONI

USUALLY = DI SOLITO