School trip cheltenham april 2015

SCHOOL TRIP BOOK C.P.E.B. LAS ARENAS FIRST AND SECOND YEAR BILINGUAL SECTION

CABRALES – UNITED KINGDOM

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NAME: SURNAME: SCHOOL: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: MOBILE PHONE:

HOST FAMILY´S NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: MOBILE PHONE:

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SCHOOL TRIP CABRALES-CHELTENHAM, APRIL 2015 Bilingual Section

Beginning of the activity: 23.04.2015 End of the activity: 29.04.2015

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Some tips for your Homestay Please remember that you are staying at someone’s private home as their guest. The more that you try and communicate with them, the better the experience will be for everyone. They have a responsibility to try and make you feel welcome. You also have a responsibility to be a good guest!

What to expect from your host family accommodation: • • • • • • • • •

The house will be kept clean at all times Bed linen and towels will be provided and changed regularly Breakfast will be provided A light packed lunch will be provided Evening meal will be provided and eaten together with the family at the table Your family will do your laundry (underwear, trousers, shirts) Your family will give you their day time telephone number You will have access to a desk for studying On your arrival your family will discuss the best times to use the bathroom

Please note: Every family is different and so each family will have different food on offer. However, please feel free to tell the family if you have any preferences. Please remember, if you are going to be late for/miss a meal please try to phone your host family.

RULES AND REGULATIONS At school You must:

You must not:

ü speak English at all times.

X drink alcohol.

ü switch off your mobile phone in class. ü take an active part in all lessons and activities. ü practise as much English as possible.

X drop litter.

X eat or drink in the classrooms.

X damage or vandalise any property in any way

ü take care of your money and valuables,. i.e. mobile phones, school bags ü mix with students of other nationalities where possible. ü Accept instructions from your 4

teachers and other members of staff

In your homestay: You must:

You must not:

ü practise as much English as possible ü try to speak to your hosts

X smoke in the house

ü tell your hosts if there is any food you don’t like

X damage or vandalise any property in any way

X keep food in your room

X use the telephone/computer of the host provider without permission

X have visitors without permission

Please note: Ø You must not return home later than 9.00pm if under 16 years and 10.00pm if under 18 years. (Students under 18 must not go out in the evening without written permission from their parents. The only exception will be an organised school activity) Ø If you have damaged or vandalized property of inlingua Cheltenham and / or the host provider, you will have to pay for the damage.

English Law It is illegal in England for: Anyone under the age of 18 to buy alcohol Anyone under the age of 18 to buy cigarettes Anyone to smoke in public buildings, i.e. pubs, restaurants, shops, schools

Further information: Bus Tickets

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Mega Rider Tickets (for Cheltenham) are: GBP 13.00 valid for one week * GBP 47.50 valid for 28 days ** Mega Rider Plus Tickets (for Cheltenham and Gloucester) are: GBP 17.50 valid for one week * GBP 64.00 valid for 28 days ** * buy from the driver ** buy from Stagecoach office in High Street

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Schedule

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

MORNING

PICKUP FROM STANSTED AIRPORT

LESSONS

VISIT TO OXFORD

AFTERNOO N

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

DAY IN LONDON

RETURN TO SPAIN

LESSONS

TRIP TO STONEHENGE AND CHELTENHAM´S SALISBURY

DAY SPENT WITH HOST FAMILY BOWLING

ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM

Your host family 1. Number of people in the family, name and occupation: a. ____________________________________________________ b. ____________________________________________________ c. ____________________________________________________ d. ____________________________________________________ e. ____________________________________________________ 2. Draw a plan of the house you are staying and write the names of all the rooms:

Downstairs

Upstairs

2. b. What type of house is it? (detached, semi detached, terraced…)

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3. Does the house have a garden? If so, what can you see in it?

4. Who does what at home?

Who

What

5. Does the family have any pets? If so, which?

Daily routine questionnaire 1. What time do you get up?

2. What do you usually have for breakfast?

3. How do you get to school?

4. What school do you go to?

5. Where do you have lunch?

6. What do you usually have for lunch?

7. What time do you usually have dinner?

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8. What do you usually have for dinner?

9. What do you do in the evening?

10. What time do you go to bed?

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The pound

While you stay in England, you have to pay everything in pounds. The pound is the official currency of the United Kingdom.

It is divided into 100 pence (singular: penny).

Its current exchange value with the euro is: £1 = approx. €1.40 Bear this in mind when you want to buy something!

QUESTIONS 1. What is the official currency of the United Kigdom?

2. What is a penny?

3. What is the plural of penny?

4. What is the exchange rate of the pound at the moment?

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Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a town in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Cheltenham is on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. The small River Chelt flows under and through the town.

Its population is 115,300. Inhabitants of Cheltenham are known as “cheltonians”.

It has a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters.

Cheltenham is a regional shopping centre, with department stores like Cavendish House, the Regent Arcade and the Beechwood Shopping Centre.

It is also well-known for its nightlife, with a wide range of pubs, wine bars, clubs and restaurants.

The town is famous for its Regency architecture and is said to be "the most complete regency town in England".

The Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, also called The Wilson, hosts a programme of art exhibitions running throughout the year.

QUESTIONS: 1. Where is Cheltenham situated?

2. Which river flows through Cheltenham?

3. What is the climate like in Cheltenham?

4. What type of architecture is Cheltenham famous for?

5. What is The Wilson?

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The Wilson

The Wilson was opened in 1899. It is the most important art gallery and museum in Cheltenham. The museum is in a Regency building on Clarence Street.

In addition to paintings, the museum has an outstanding Arts and Crafts collection of furniture, textiles, ceramics, carvings, silver and jewellery.

It is named after Edward Wilson, a renowned physician, natural historian, painter and explorer who took part in two British expeditions to Antarctica.

QUESTIONS 1. Where is The Wilson located?

2. When was it opened?

3. What can you see in the Arts and Crafts collection?

4. Where does its name come from?

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Oxford

Oxford is a city located in southern England, 84 kilometres northwest of London.

It has a population of around 150,000.

It is known world-wide as the home of Oxford University, the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

It contains architectural examples of every period since it was settled by the Saxons around AD 900.

Oxford is known as the City of Spires because of its beautiful skyline of Gothic towers and steeples. Most of these buildings date from the 15th to the 17th centuries and belong to the university.

QUESTIONS 1. How far is Oxford from London?

2. What is the population of Oxford?

3. Why is Oxford known worldwide?

4. When was Oxford founded?

5. Why is it called “the City of Spires”?

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Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a circular group of huge stone blocks is located near the city of Salisbury in the county of Wiltshire, in southern England. People built Stonehenge in stages between 5,000 and 3,500 years ago. No one knows for sure why Stonehenge was built, but many scholars think that it was a place of religious worship.

Today only ruins of Stonehenge are still standing, but these ruins still give an idea of what Stonehenge looked like in prehistoric times.

The largest stones were arranged in two groups. One was a circle of flat stones that rested on other stones that stood upright. The other group was inside the circle. It was a horseshoe-shaped group of five pairs of upright stones, with a flat stone on top of each pair. These stones weighed as much as 50 tons each.

Stonehenge also included smaller stones that weighed up to 4 tons each. Some of these stones had to be moved 240 miles (385 kilometers) from the place where they were mined. No one knows how this was done.

A straight path called the Avenue led away from the circles. An upright stone called the Heel Stone still stands near the center of the Avenue. On the longest day of the year (usually June 21), a person standing in the center of the stone circle can see the sun rise directly above the Heel Stone. This has led

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some archaeologists (people who study things made by ancient people) to guess that Stonehenge was built by people who worshipped the sun.

QUESTIONS 1. Where is Stonehenge located?

2. When was it built?

3. What do many scholars think about the origin of Stonehenge?

4. How far were some of the stones mined?

5. What is the Heel Stone?

6. What can you see if you stand in the centre of the stone circle on the longest day of the year?

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Salisbury

Salisbury is a city in Wiltshire, southern England. It has a population of 40,000.

Stonehenge is about 13 kilometres northwest of Salisbury, and is one of the city’s main attractions, along with the present cathedral and the ruins of the former one.

It has been an important provincial city for more than 1,000 years. In its street you can find buildings from all ages- medieval walls, Tudor houses, Georgian mansions and Victorian villas.

Salisbury is also a lively, modern town with plenty of restaurants, cafes and excellent museums.

1. What are Salisbury’s main attractions?

2. How far is it from Stonehenge?

3. What are the city’s main attractions?

4. What types of architecture can you find in Salisbury?

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London

London is the capital city and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of about 8.5 million people. It stands on the river Thames and has been an important settlement for over 2,000 years, since it was founded by the Romans.

It is one of the world’s leading cities in many fields such as arts, culture, education, commerce, entertainment, fashion, finance, media, tourism, research, and so on.

London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken there.

It contains many remarkable landmarks such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace (where the Queen lives), Piccadilly Circus, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square.

QUESTIONS 1. What is the population of London?

2. Which river flows through London?

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3. Who founded London?

4. How many languages are spoken in London?

5. What are the city’s main attractions?

6. Mention three important London landmarks.

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English culture and everyday life You have been in England for nearly one week. How much have you learnt about…?

SPORTS: List some typical English sports.

MUSIC: What are the current hits?

NEWSPAPERS: Name some of them. How much do they cost?

TELEVISION: How many channels can you watch? Which is the most popular?

What did you most enjoy watching on TV? Why?

SHOPPING: Are things cheaper or more expensive than in Spain? (clothes, shoes, games…). Give some examples.

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