Unit 1: Our People

1. Childhood

What were you like when you were a child?

Think of at least two occasions during this time when you were particularly successful at something. 

2. Who said What?

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, American author and humorist. He wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885).

Sam Levenson (1911 – 1980) American humorist, writer, teacher, television host, and journalist. 

William Boyd Watterson II (1958) American cartoonist and the author of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, which was syndicated from 1985 to 1995. 

Socrates (470 – 399 BC) was a classical Greek (Athenian) philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. 

Anatole Paul Broyard (1920 – 1990) American writer, literary critic and editor for The New York Times. 

If I were brave .....

Courage and bravery are admirable character traits. Fear and doubts can sometimes prevent you from trying out things, going places....

Do you think being brave is important? 
Why? When?

This song was written by singer Jana Stanfield and Jimmy Scott.  

You can read about her and listen to more songs here. 

Created with Padlet

Would you like to read the lyrics?

Click on the following link 

https://www.musixmatch.com/es/letras/Jana-Stanfield/If-I-Were-Brave

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Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), is an in-depth assessment of English for people who want to use English in demanding work and study situations. 

The format of the exam divides into four papers: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking. 

Exam format at a glance: 

You´re all Welcome

Welcome!