Dear all,
I can't wait to break the news we have all been expecting. We have made it ! Our project is now complete and available. You can just google Essaouira teaching community to go through, print out or just comment on the different contributions. Thank you all for your professional dedication and commitment. 

I believe we should all feel proud of what has been achieved , and reflective about what can and may be achieved.

Congratulations,

Hamid Qabbal

Wishes and regrets

      Rewrite these sentences beginning with the words given :

1.       Simon regrets abandoning his university studies.

He wishes……………………………………………………..

2.       I didn t go on holidays last summer.

I wish……………………………………………………

3.       John feels regret for not helping his friends .

John wishes……………………………………….

4.       Nelly didn’t revise her lessons ;so,she got bad marks.

She wishes……………………………………………

5.       It’s a pity you didn’t take part in the schoolcompetition.

I wish you……………………………….

6.       ‘I didn’taccept jamal’s marriage proposal’Leila said with regret.

Leila wishes………………………………………………….

7.       It’s a pity I didn’t study Biology.

He wishes………………………….

8.       I can’twatch this film because I don’t have a Dvd player.

If only…………………………………………………..

9.       Rogers lost all his money in the lottery the other day.

He wishes…………………………………..

10.   What a pity! I didn’t send them the message on time.

If only…………………………………………..

11.   Younes said:”I regret having accepted my first cigarette”.

If only……………………………………………..

12.   Brahim didn’t attend last year’s free computer classes.

He wishes…………………………………………………………

13.   Saida left schoolat an early age.

The teacher wishes…………………………………………………….

14.   It’s a pity ibrahim doesn’trevise his lessons regularly

The teacher wishes……………………………..

15.   Mounir dropped out of schoolat an early age

He wishes……………………………………………..

16.   It’s a pity I dson’t have enough money to pay for my studies

I wish………………………………………………………….

17.   It’s a pity I didn’t watch the spanish derby yesterday.

If only…………………………………………..

18.   Mr Johnson didn’t follow his doctor’s advice

Mr johnson’s wishes………………………………

Writing:

Descriptive essays :

1)      Your school organised a party to celebrate the end of the school year.

      Write a short article for your school magazine to describe this event. (approximately 250 words)

These questions may help you :

-          When did the party take place ?

-          Who participated ?

-          What activities were there ?

-          How did you feel about it ?

2)      Write an e-mail to your friend describing the best place you have ever visited ( approximately 250 words)

Here are some cues to help you :

-          Name of the place (city, village, countryside, forest, beach,…)

-          Time of the visit (weekend, Sunday, holidays, summer,…)

-          Characteristics (attractive, nice, interesting, modern, traditiona,…)

-          Your feelings (happy, satisfied, unforgettable, memorable,…)

3)      Your English friend wants to know more about cultural events in Morocco. Write an e-mail to him/her describing a Moroccan cultural event ( a festival, a celebration, a moussem, a feast, … etc)

4)      Read this part of an e-mail from your American friend and write a reply.

« I’ve heard that Ramadan is a special month in your country. I’d love to know more about it. Do you really give up eating and drinking during the day ? What kind of food do you eat in the evening ? Do people work during the day ? What do you do in the evening ? Are there any special things you do during this month ? »

5)      You saw a film you liked very much in the cinema, on TV, etc. Write a review of that film. (Approximately 200 words)

Here are some suggestions to help you :

-          Title of the film

-          When and where you saw it

-          Where is it set (place, time)

-          Type of film (love story, detective story, thriller, science fiction, etc)

-          Actors in the film, film director, etc.

-          The story, how it ended

-          Your reaction to the film

6)      Write a review of a film you have recently seen :

These cues may help you :

-          What’s the title of the film ?

-          What type of film is it ? (love story, thriller, action film, comedy, science fiction…)

-          Who are the actors ?

-          What is the film about ?

-          What is your opinion about it ?

Argumentative essays :

1)      Some people think that women should stay at home, while others think that they should go out to work. The English Magazine « She & He » wants to know readers opinions about this issue. Write an article for this magazine expressing your opinion. Support your point of view with arguments and examples.

2)      The following TV programmes aim at helping gifted youths start a career in singing, dacing, performing magic tricks, or any other artistic performances.

Studio 2M              Star Academy                 Superstar               Arab Idol        Bghit ndouz f 2M

Do you think that these programmes are beneficial to teenagers ?

Write a letter to your school magazine to express your opinion. Support your point of view with arguments and examples.

Informative essays :

1)      The emigration of skilled workers is a real problem for their of origin. Write an e-mail to the editor of the website www.globaldebate.org in which you explain why these people emigrate and suggest ways to encourage them to stay in their own countries.

2)      The website www.topTVprogrammes.org is collecting youth opinions about their favourite TV programmes. Write an e-mail to the editor of the website about your favourite TV programme. In your e-mail, include the following information :

-          Title and type of the programme

-          TV channel

-          Day and time

-          Animator/presenter

-          What is it about and why you like it etc…

3)      Foreign languages can help you a lot in your life. Write a short article to be published in your school magazine about the advantages of learning foreign languages.

Phrasal verbs

A / Fill in the blanks with the appropriate  phrasal verbs from the lists :

  Look up – turn down – hand out – take off – take care – set up

 1-Mrs Baker couldn’t find someone to…………………….of ker grandmother during her absence.

2-Because of the heavy rain, the plane could not…………………………………….

3-In my view, you shouldn’t …………………………such a well-paid job.

    Set up – come back – calm down – look up – fill in – apply for.

4-I need to………………….this application form. I want to …………………a visa  to Canada.I’m going to study management  there  and  hope to…………………….a new business when I ………………………to Morocco.

Look after – put off – stand for – look forward to – bring about – find out.

  5-The  aim of the Family Code  in Morocco is to…………………………changes in the social conditions of women and children.

   6-I……………………….seeing you again next summer.

   7-Have you tried to………………………………how much this mobile phone costs ?

   8-The initials WHO ……………………………..World Health Organization.

Turns down – goes through – calms down – comes back – breaks down

   9-Tim : What does your father do when his car…………………………. ?

   David :  Guess what ? He gets very furious and starts shouting . But soon ………………………..and calls a mechanic.

  Write down – turn up – calm down – go through – fill in.

   10-Samir : Why do you look so confused ?

   Jalal : I really don’t know how to……………………….this  application form.

   Samir : Oh come on ! ………………………….your name first and I’ll help you with the rest.

     Log on – take down – stand for – give up – make up.

11- Ali decided to………………………..smoking when he became a father.

12- I rarely …………………..to social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

   Go out – turn on – find out – break down – show up

13-If Ahmed doesn’t……………………….in five minutes, we’ll call him up.

14-The detectives are still trying to…………………….the person who killed the singer.

    Show up – find out – set off – make up – stand for – go through – take up – catch up.

15-Ali : I will probably…………………….Spanish at the university.

     Jason : Good idea ! You’ll soon………………….that it is easierthan French.

16- Leila : What does UN …………………………………. ?

      Susan :United Nations, I think.

17- I waited for the guests for two hours but they didn’t ………………………………

     Give up – go through – pick up – find out – put up.

18- I need to………………………………why my daughter’s mark are so bad this semester.

19- Did you ………………………………..any Amazigh words during your stay in Tafraout ?

     Set up – write down – grow up – log on – stand for

20- You  can’t ……………………………..to your Facebook account  if you forget your password.

21-Samir  wants to………………………his own import- export  business.

              Make up – put on – set up

22-Our teacher intend to ………………………….a new English club.

               Turn down – agree with – look after.

23- I usually don’t…………………………him on this point.

Look after  - calm down  - call for  - turn up  - look up

24- When you are reading a textt, it isn’t necessary to …………………………….. every new word in the dictionary.

25- Many NGO’s often …………………………….. laws to prtect children from violence.

Went out – came back- put out – found out – brought back

26-Wife : I just ……………………………… that Tommy isn’t taking school seriously.

 Husband : How come ?

Wife : When I ………………………………home from work, the school called to tell me that his grades were below average.

Make up – bring about – go  through –turn down  - keep on

 27- Connecting schools to the internet will certainly ……………………………. Important changes in education.

28- « I will be back in a few minutes. Just …………………………………working. » The teacher said.

Make up – break down – log on – grow up  - turn down

  29- I can’t ……………………………. The invitation. It’s an opportunity for me to meet some important people.

  30- These washing machines are cheap but they quickly ……………………………………

B / Fill in the blanks with the appropriate particle from the list

  Across – up – over – about – for.

1- We couldn’t set…………a new company because our application for a loan was turned down.

2- New technologies have brought………………………big changes in our daily life.

Linking words

A-FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM THE LIST.

1-     ……………………… her wealth, she refused to live in big cities.

     Although – Since – Unfortunately – Despite

 2- Shelly practiced well for the driving test; ……………..she passed it easily.

 3- Mr. Phillips is talkative………………………his wife is shy and reserved.

      Despite   -- because of —whereas – due to -- that’s why

 4- Many countries still can’t reduce unemployment………………..making big effort.

 5- Many people in the village don’t know how to write or read ……………………

a local organization has set up a literacy program for them.

 6- The computer is an amazing means of entertainment………………………its     efficiency at work.

     In addition to – nevertheless – since- therefore- in spite of – furthermore

 7.      …………………………her wealth, she refused to live in big cities.

     Although – Since – Unfortunately – Despite

 8.      Shelly practiced well for the driving test; ……………..she passed it easily.

 9.      Mr. Phillips is talkative………………………his wife is shy and reserved.

      Despite   -- because of —whereas – due to -- that’s why

10.      Many countries still can’t reduce unemployment……………….. making big effort.

11.      Many people in the village don’t know how to write or read. ……………………., a local organization has set up a literacy program for them.

12.      The computer is an amazing means of entertainment………………………its efficiency at work.

       in addition to – nevertheless – since- therefore- in spite of – furthermore

13.      ………………………… his parents’ care and encouragement, Soufien has received a good education.

14.      Sue worked hard ………………………… get a good mark in the final exam.

15.      ………………………… the geography test was easy, many students didn’t get a good mark.

       so as to    -   despite  -  although  -  therefore  -  thanks to  -  because

16.  Jane was often absent from work; …………………………, her director dismissed her.

17.  I’ll try to find some time to see you this afternoon ………………………… I have so many things to do.

18.  Thousands of people are driven out of their homes ………………………… civil wars in many parts of the world.

      whereas  -  due to  -  as a result  -  despite  -  though  -  so as to

19.  Ali had to stay in hospital ………………………… his serious illness.

20.  We set up this association ………………………… help illiterate women learn how to read and write.

      in order to  -  however  -  because of   -  although  -  therefore

21.  kids can use computers  to learn, play games or surf the Net. They can ………………… ......use them to communicate with the outside world.

22.  Many Moroccan families have returned to Morocco from Libya ………………………… the conflict there.

      in addition to   -  in spite of  -  because of  -  although  -  also

23.  Football fans often follow their teams to foreign countries ……………………… to support them.

24.  Air pollution is mainly ………………………… smoke from cars and factories.

     As a result  -  due to  -  however  -  despite  -  so as to

25.  Jelloul speaks three foreign languages ………………………… he has never been to school.

26.  The doctor says that Amal’s sleeping problems are ………………………… the long hours she spends online.

      Besides  -  despite  -  that’s why  - although  -  due to

B. JOIN THE FOLLOWING PAIRS OF WORDS WITH THE GIVEN WORDS.

                                                                                                                    

1-     Many people learn computer skills. They want to get better jobs. (so as to)

-…………………………………………………………………………………….

2-     Taoufik had family problems. He couldn’t concentrate on his work. (because of)

-……………………………………………………………………………………..

3-     Amine is a fan of Real Madrid. His two brothers like FC Barcelona. (whereas)

-……………………………………………………………………………………..

4-     Najib and his friends collected money. They wanted to plant trees in their school. (in order to)

-         ………………………………………………………………………………….

5-     The children were exhausted after the trip. They went to bed immediately.   (That’s why)

-         …………………………………………………………………………………..

6-     Rachid’s communication skills have improved. His coach helped him a lot. (thanks to)

-……………………………………………………………………………………..

7-    The local authorities opened new schools. They wanted to serve their community better. ( so as to)

-. .................................................................................................................................

8-     The government invests a lot of money on tourism. Not many tourists visit our town. (however)

-         …………………………………………………………………………………..

9-     Tom and his wife needed more money. They decided to work over time. (because)

-……………………………………………………………………………………..

10- Many people still use plastic bags. They are dangerous for the environment. (although)

-         …………………………………………………………………………………...

11-Some killed workers emigrate. They aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home countries. (therefore)

-         …………………………………………………………………………………..

12- We rarely play music at night. We don’t want to disturb our neighbors. (so as not )

-         …………………………………………………………………………………..

13- Hamid did a great job. He was not offered a better position. (though)

-         …………………………………………………………………………………..

14- Souad didn’t come to the show. She was sick. (because of)

-         …………………………………………………………………………………..

15- We were unable to get financial support. We had to abandon the project. (Therefore). 

16. Many people learn computer skills. They want to get better jobs. (so as to)

…………………………………………………………………………………….

17. Taoufik had family problems. He couldn’t concentrate on his work. (because of)

……………………………………………………………………………………..

18. Amine is a fan of Real Madrid. His two brothers like FC Barcelona. (whereas)

……………………………………………………………………………………..

19. Najib and his friends collected money. They wanted to plant trees in their school. (in order to)

………………………………………………………………………………….

20. The children were exhausted after the trip. They went to bed immediately.  (That’s why)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

21. Rachid’s communication skills have improved. His coach helped him a lot. (thanks to)

……………………………………………………………………………………..

22. The local authorities opened new schools. They wanted to serve their community better.(so as to)

.................................................................................................................................

23. The government invests a lot of money on tourism. Not many tourists visit our town.(however)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

24. Tom and his wife needed more money. They decided to work over time. (because)

……………………………………………………………………………………..

25. Many people still use plastic bags. They are dangerous for the environment.(although)

…………………………………………………………………………………...

26.  Some killed workers emigrate. They aren’t satisfied with low salaries in their home countries. (therefore)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

27.  We rarely play music at night. We don’t want to disturb our neighbors. (so as not )

…………………………………………………………………………………..

28.  Hamid did a great job. He was not offered a better position. (though)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

29.  Souad didn’t come to the show. She was sick. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

30.  We were unable to get financial support. We had to abandon the project. (Therefore)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

31.  Anass was waiting for his teacher. He wanted to get his mark. (so as to )

………………………………………………………………………………………………

32.  Jamila didn’t attend the meeting. Her son was ill. (due to)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

33.  Smoking is very bad. It should be forbidden in public places. (therefore)

………………………………………………………………………………………

34.  Jamal spent all afternoon chatting. He didn’t have time to do his homework. (because)

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

35.  My friends decided to go on an excursion to the atlas Mountain. They might face difficulties. (despite)

  ………………………………………………………………………………………………

36.  Mr. Ferguson’s car broke down on the way. He was late for work. (because)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

37.  She went to work yesterday. She was not feeling well. (although)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

38.  My brother came home early. He wanted to watch the football match (so as to)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

39.  Jawad read the instructions carefully. He wasn’t able to install the printer.  (Although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

40.  Hind got the first prize. She made great efforts.  (thanks to )

………………………………………………………………………………………….

41.  New measures have been taken to reduce unemployment. Many people are still jobless. (despite)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

42.  Many students are dropping out of school. The school conditions have improved a lot. (although)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

43.  The Browns went to a famous restaurant. They wanted to celebrate their wedding anniversary. (in order to)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

44.  Malaysia exports high technology. It invests in tourism as well. (in addition to)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

45.  Randa went to work this morning. The doctor advised her to stay in bed.   (although)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

46.  I like studying alone. My sister prefers working with a group.  (whereas)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

47.  Great efforts were made by the municipality. Our city has become cleaner.   (thanks to)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

48.  There is an economic crisis in the country. House prices are still high. (despite)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

49.  My grandmother has taken illiteracy classes. She can read and write.  (thanks to)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

50.  The students planted many trees. They cleansed all the classrooms, too. (not only…. but also)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

51.  Our local association is very active. Our neighbourhood is clean and safe.  (because)

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

52.  Kenza works hard at the office. She always finds some time to help her son with his homework. (although)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

53.  Taoufik joined his friends on Facebook. He wanted to share his new photos with them. (in order to)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

C. REWRITE THE SAENTENCES BEGINNING WITH THE WORDS GIVEN.

1.      Mr. Parker was poor; however, he managed to educate his kids well.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………

2.      The Smiths didn’t their daughter to university as they couldn’t pay for her studies.

Because …………………………………………………………………………

                Passive voice

Rewrite the sentences beginning with words given.

          1-They will build a new library in our neighbourhood.

     A new library----------------------------------------

2-The government has built new hotels to attract tourists.

     New hotels ------------------------------------------

3-They decorated Nancy’s room with balloons and flowers.

     Nancy’room --------------------------------------

 4-The government has implemented  a new educational system.

     A new educational system -------------------------------

5-The committee selected two films for an international festival.

     Two films -----------------------------------------

     6 – Muslims celebrate Aid Alfitr on the first of Chaoual.

           Aid Alfitr --------------------------------------------

     7-Local authorities should take measures to protect our environment

      from   pollution.

           Measures ---------------------------------------------

     8-Candidates mustn’t use mobile phones during the exam.

             Mobile phones ---------------------------------------------

     9- Parents shouldn’t keep medicines within children’s reach.

             Medicines ------------------------------------

    10- The government should take measures to reintegrate street children

       into society.

               Measures --------------------------------------

    11-A Moroccan association built a school for disabled children in our city.

             A school for disabled children ---------------------------------

    12- The association has funded many social projects.

               Many social projects ---------------------------

    13- The government launched an educational program in 2006 .

                An educational program -------------------------------

    14 – A multinational company offered Leila a good job.

                  Leila -----------------------------------

    15 – Our school has used Massar to process students’ marks.

                 Massar -----------------------------------------

    16-We should encourage our students to take part in social activities.

                  Our students ---------------------------------------

    17- People should avoid excessive use of the internet.

                   Excessive use of the internet --------------------------

    18- Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook.

                   Facebook -----------------------------------

       19- The company will test a new data system.

                      A new data system --------------------------------

       20- The world financial leaders signed a new trade agreement  last month.

                      A new trade agreement --------------------------------

       21- They have published a new report on divorce rate in the

           Times  magazine.

                         A new report on divorce rate ----------------------------------

       22- People should check their cars before travelling.

                            Cars -----------------------------------------

       23- They will build two boarding schools in our areas.

                   Two boarding schools ------------------------------------

       24- They published the article in a weekly magazine.

                   The article ---------------------------------------

       25- We didn’t send the invitations on time.

                  The invitations ------------------------------------

        26- You must send your application before the end of March.

                 Your application --------------------------------------