Assignment 1 (October 26 - November 02) - “LET'S STUDY ENGLISH TOGETHER.”

Assignment 1 (October 26 - November 02)

10/26/2015

Our story book: "I just think and I am there" (Part 1)

Dear students, this week you are going to post your homework online. You will have some tasks to do on the project. Just read and follow my instructions.

TASK 1

Read the 1st part of the book and answer the questions:
1. What did you like most about the book? The content, the pictures or the title? Why?
2. What country did the girl see? What did you learn about it?
3. How do you think what is the next country she would like to see?
Post your answers HERE!

TASK 2
Choose from the book 5 new words and introduce them in your own sentences.
Post your sentences HERE!

TASK 3
Watch the video about Bitola Clock Tower and complete the sentences with the missing numbers:
The Bitola Clock Tower is ___ meters high. It was firstly mentioned in ___. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every ___ hours. The music mechanism of the clock has ___ bells, placed in ___.

TASK 4
Watch the slide-show about 17 famous clocks in the world. Choose one you liked most and describe it in 4-5 sentences.

31 Comments

Ursu Andreea

10/26/2015 10:17:46 am

I read the book and I liked it very much. In special I liked the drawing on the cover. It is pretty funny. Lejla went to Macedonia, in one of the most beautiful cities Bitola. She saw the Clock Tower, a very old monument. I think the next country she will visit is India.

Ursu Mariana

10/31/2015 04:09:38 pm

Good job, Andreea!

Croitoru Mihai

10/26/2015 06:01:57 pm

Most of all I liked the pictures because they are beautiful.
The country girls saw is Macedonia. I learned that it is a beautiful country, with lakes, rivers and mountains.
I think the next country that she would like to see is Tajikistan.

10/31/2015 04:13:17 pm

Mihai, you did a great job. Congratulations!

Laura Ursu

10/27/2015 08:45:41 pm

I liked the content most. I liked Lejla, because she is an imaginative girl. She saw Macedonia. I learned that Bitola is the most beautiful city in Macedonia. I think that the next country she would like to see is France. I like France and my dream is to visit it.

10/31/2015 04:26:12 pm

Laura, thank you for your answer! Good luck with the next assignments!

Greta-Ariadna Mocanu

10/27/2015 09:28:03 pm

Most of all I liked the content. Because Bitola was beautifully described. The girl saw Macedonia. I learned that every time when it's 12AM the song Bitola moj roden kraj is on and that Bitola is one of the most beautiful cities in Macedonia. I think the next country she would like to see is Italy.

10/31/2015 04:14:30 pm

Thank you for your answer, Greta!

Carolina Rața

10/28/2015 07:53:16 pm

I liked the title of the book most ,because it is full of mystery .The girl saw Macedonia .I learned about The Tower Clock from Bitola that is a very old and famous monument .I think the next country she would like to see is Spain.

11/2/2015 05:55:46 pm

Good start, Carolina! You have to work a little on your typing.

Vladimir Fedelenciuc

10/31/2015 01:14:40 pm

I liked the title very much. It is a good idea just to think and be in a place you would like to see. I would like to get in Madrid. The girl saw Macedonia. I learned about Bitola, one of the most beautiful cities in Macedonia, about its Clock Tower and its famous song ‘’Bitola moj roden kraj’’. I think the next country she would like to see is Bulgaria.

10/31/2015 04:16:48 pm

Vladimir, thanks for a such detailed answer!

Lidiana Zota

11/1/2015 12:22:23 am

I liked the book because it is very interesting.I liked and Lejla because is a intersting girl.The girl saw Macedonia.Lejla also has humor.I like Macedonia.Macedoia is a country beautiful.

11/1/2015 03:53:27 am

Thanks, Lidiana. And in future use the adjective in front of the noun!

11/1/2015 02:02:29 pm

Task 2
1. You just must read the book.
2. I am thinking about my parents.
3. Maria is creaming: “Help, help!”
4. The sun is very light today.
5. I know this person.
Task 3
The Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It was firstly mentioned in 1639. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.
Task 4
The clock I chose is Big Ben. It is in London, the capital of Great Britan. The clock inside the tower was the world's largest when it was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. The name Big Ben actually refers to the clock's hour bell, the largest of the clock's five bells. The other four are used as quarter bells.

Ursu Laura

11/1/2015 03:44:56 pm

Task 2
1. Thought – In my thoughts I am far from here.
2. Language – I love my language.
3. Slowly – The snail goes slowly.
4. Treasure – The greatest treasure is the family.
5. Nationality – My nationality is Moldovan.
TASK 3
The Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It was firstly mentioned in 1639. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.
Task 4
The clock I liked is Islamic – style from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is attached to the Sultan Abdul Samad mosque. It was named the ‘’Big Ben’’ of Malaysia. It is a very beautiful view and very popular with tourists. I would like to see it.

11/1/2015 04:10:48 pm

Task 2
1. Treasure – My treasure is my family.
2. Scream – My mother screams to me, when I don’t listen to her.
3. Light – The sun is light.
4. Known – Mihai Eminescu is a known Romanian poet.
5. Everyone – In my class everyone is 12 years old.
TASK 3
The Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It was firstly mentioned in 1639. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.
Task 4
The clock I liked is Big Ben. It is situated in the London, the capital of England. This clock was the largest in the world and is still the largest in Great Britain. The clock tower rises 98 meters high. The clock has 4 faces and they are 55m above ground level. The clock has 5 bells. Londoners hear the sound of the bells every 15 minutes.

Ursu Nicolina

11/1/2015 05:08:48 pm

Task 1:
I read the first part of the book and I liked it. Most of all I liked the title, because I suggested it to my English teacher and I was very happy when it was chosen. Lejla saw Macedonia, Bitola city. I learned about the Bitola Tower Clock that sings the song ‘’Bitola moj roden kraj’’every time when it's 12 am. I was interested and I searched for it in the net. I listened to it and I liked it very much. I noticed that Macedonian language has similarities with Russian. I think next Lejla will travel to Taiwan.

Task 2:
I have chosen only 3 words (thoughts, everyone, scream), the rest are familiar.
1. In my mind I have many thoughts.
2. I think everyone likes pizza.
3. When my sister in bad, I scream to her.
TASK 3:
The Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It was firstly mentioned in 1639. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.
Task 4:
The clock I chose is The Mekkah Royal Hotel clock. It is known as the Abraj Al-Bait Tower. It dominates a governement- owned complex of buildings in Mecca, Saudia Arabia. This Clock Tower is the largest in the world, it’s 601 meters hight. The clock 4 faces are also the largest in the world, at 43 meters in diameter.

11/2/2015 12:57:47 am

Great job, Nicolina! Thanks for the idea that helped me think of a proper title for the book. I also like Mekkah Royal Hotel Clock. It's splendid, in special, during the night.

Dragancea Valeria

11/1/2015 09:05:21 pm

Most off all I liked the content. The girl saw Macedonia. I learned about the clock tower and an ancient monument. Next country she would like to see in France.

11/2/2015 12:49:01 am

Valeria, thanks for your answer!

11/2/2015 05:24:43 pm

TASK-2
1) Thoughts-I took me some thoughts come.
2)Scream- Mom screaming at my little sister.
3)Treasure-Pirates found a treasure.
4) Nationalities-I want to meet a person of albanian nationality.
5)Song- Mihaela sing a song.
TASK-3
The Bitola Clock tower is 32 meters high.
It was firstly mentioned in 1639.
It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours.
The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.
TASK-4
The clock I liked is Big Ben. It is in London, the capital of Great Britan.Big Ben is the largest four-sided clock and bell, and third tallest clock tower in the world. The clock was put into operation the day of May 31, 1859.

11/2/2015 06:21:51 pm

Valeria, you did a good job. Congratulations!

11/2/2015 05:57:23 pm

Task 2
I know all the words from the text, execept two words: ,,scream’’ and ,,thought’’.
I scream very often, when I am furious.
I thought about my future.
Task 3
The Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It was firstly mentioned in 1639. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.
Task 4
Most of all I liked the Kremlin Tower Clock from Moscow , Russia. It is a historic clock on the Spasskaya Tower. The clock dial is above the main gates to Red Square. According to various historical accounts, the clock on the Spasskaya Tower appeared between 1491 and 1585.

11/2/2015 09:33:33 pm

Task 2.
1. Monument – There are many monuments in Moldova.
2. City – I live in a small but beautiful city.
3. Parents – I love my parents a lot.
4. Beautiful – Moldova is the most beautiful country.
5. Night- I love the night sky.

Task 3.
The Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It was firstly mentioned in 1639. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.

Task 4.
One of the most famous clocks in the world is astronomical clock found on the Old City Hall in Prague, Czech Republic. The clock indicates: the exact time, the time in old Czech measure (20 hours a day), position of both Sun and Moon, Moon phase and zodiac sign we are in. The Clock was installed in 1410, being the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still working. Every hour the clock offers a magic show of figures named „The Walk of Apostles”. I had the great honour to see this clock and I enjoyed it a lot so I hope to visit it again.

Dodon Vera

11/2/2015 09:56:37 pm

TASK 1:
I liked the content most, because Lejla liked to dream. The girl saw Macedonia. I learned that Bitola is a very beautiful city in Macedonia, known for its Tower Clock which is situated in the center of the city and every time when it's 12 am it sings the song ”Bitola moj roden kraj”. The Next country she would like to see is England.
TASK 2:
1) Everyone-I think everyone is united and friendly.
2) slowly-Ann is coming home slowly.
3) voice- I heard a wonderful voice in the forest.
4) nationality-Maria is of Romanian nationality.
5) languages-All nationalities speaking different languages.
TASK 3:
Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It was firstly mentioned in 1639. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.
TASK 4:
The clock I liked is Hamidyyeh. It is situated in the Beirut, the capital of Liban. Originally built in1897, it was reconstructed following the civil war. The Clock Tower houses a huge bell weighing 300kgs on its third floor. The clock that stands 25 meters tall was the tallest structure in Beirut at the time of its completion.

Corjan Sergiu

11/4/2015 10:02:41 pm

Task 1
Most of all I liked the content, because it includes the description of Macedonia, and its most poplar place, that is a big tower clock. But the drawings and title are also interesting. The girl called Lejla was in Macedonia, a very beautiful country and I think that next she will visit a country from Europe.
Task 2
All the words form this text seem to be familiar to me.
Task 3
The Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It was firstly mentioned in 1639. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.
Task 4
The clock I have chosen is Deira Clock tower, situated in Dubai, in United Arab Emirates. It is a very proiminate monument. It was constructed by Overseas A.S.T in around 1964. The Clocktower was erected as a symbol of Dubai and located in Deira. It is accessible from Deira City Centre, from Dubai International Airports.

11/6/2015 04:54:20 pm

Thanks for your detailed answer, Sergiu! Dubai Deira Clock Tower is my favourite, too.

Ursu Mihaela

11/9/2015 07:40:41 pm

TASK 1
I liked the content most, because I learned many interesting things from it. She saw Macedonia. I learned that Bitola is the most beautiful city in Macedonia. I think that the next country she would like to see is Italy.
TASK 2
Language - I like my language.
slowly - I go slowly.
voice - My sister has a kind voice.
beautiful - Moldova is very beautiful.
parents - I listen to my parents.
TASK 3
The Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It is well - known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.

Berdos Mihaela

11/13/2015 01:22:22 am

TASK 1
I liked the pictures of beautiful and breathtaking places very much. The country she saw is Macedonia. She saw the clock tower and the beautiful city, Bitola. I believe that the next country she would like to see is France.
Task 2
1. A card is chosen by its beauty.
2. I adore my parents’ language.
3. I live in a beautiful city.
4. I learn slowly.

TASK 3
The Bitola Clock Tower is 32 meters high. It was firstly mentioned in 1639. It is well-known for being the only clock that plays music every 6 hours. The music mechanism of the clock has 16 bells, placed in 1936.
TASK 4
The clock I liked most is Big Ben from London. Big Ben was installed in the Tower in 1859 called Elizabeth Tower. It is a very nice sight.

11/17/2015 01:08:30 pm

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