Stepping Stones VWO 3 Theme 1 lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Questions

• What's a boutonniere?
• Do you need to have a date for a prom per se?
• What are the usual means of transport to a prom?
• What aspects are involved in organizing a prom?
• Does an American prom differ a lot from parties you go to?

Remember the film 'Grease'?

What anniversary is celebrated of America's first drive-in theatre?

1. 75th
2. 80th
3. 85th
4. 90th

Which statement about West Wind Drive-in is true?

1. It's the largest drive-in theatre in the US.
2. It's the only one left in the US.
3. They survived with the financial support of the community
4. They survived by going digital and using their space smartly

What's so special about the movie theatre 'Jaws on the water' in Texas?

1. You can watch the films from the water or the beachside.
2. They show the film 'Jaws' every year.
3. You need a swimming diploma to see a film.
4. It's not only a theatre, but a holiday park as well.

What makes Harvest Moon Twin
Drive-in very environment-friendly?

1. It's powered by sun.
2. It's powered by wind.
3. It's recommended by America's Pickers.
4. It's the cleanest drive-in theatre in the US.

Why have drive-ins become more popular over the last decade?

1. Because Americans love this tradition.
2. Because Americans crave popcorn.
3. Because Americans love their cars.
4. Because Americans like to be outdoors.

Stones 1 and 2

Translate the following sentences, using Stones 1 and 2 of page 10 of your book.

1.  "Ik vroeg me af of je zin hebt om dit weekend mee te gaan naar het pianoconcert in het park?"

2. " Kan ik deze zaal vrijdag huren en wat vrienden uitnodigen?" "Sorry, dat is niet mogelijk."

3.  "Is het toegestaan om op deze locatie een festival te organiseren?" "Ga je gang. Geen probleem."

4.  "Heb je interesse om morgen een slaapfeestje te geven."  "Natuurlijk. Dat is goed."

5.  "Ga je volgende week naar het afstudeerfeest op school? Ik zou graag met je mee willen gaan."

Translate the following sentences, using Stones 1 and 2 of page 10 of your book.

1.  "Ik vroeg me af of je zin hebt om dit weekend mee te gaan naar het pianoconcert in het park?"

"I was wondering if you would like to go /fancy going to the piano recital in the park this weekend?"

2. " Kan ik deze zaal vrijdag huren en wat vrienden uitnodigen?" "Sorry, dat is niet mogelijk."

"Could I rent this venue on Friday and invite some friends over?" "I'm sorry, that's not possible."

3.  "Is het toegestaan om op deze locatie een festival te organiseren?" "Ga je gang. Geen probleem."

"Is it permitted to organise a festival at this location?" "Go ahead. No problem."

Translate the following sentences, using Stones 1 and 2 of page 10 of your book.

4.  "Heb je interesse om morgen een slaapfeestje te geven."  "Natuurlijk. Dat is goed."

Would you be interested to throw a slumber party tomorrow?" "Of course. That would be all right."

5.  "Ga je volgende week naar het afstudeerfeest op school? Ik zou graag met je mee willen gaan."

"Are you going to attend the graduation party at school next week? I'd like to accompany you."

Stones 3

Idiom explanation

Early bird

Larks and Owls

Stone 3: idiom explanation

I'm going to see an improv comedy show. 

(mind the n of an!)

Do you know what an improv comedy show is?

Watch this:

Joyce: "I've always wanted to go to the pub at 16!" Why so?

1. Because in the US you have to be 21.
2. Because British pubs are so cute.

What's the difference between British crisps and American chips?

1. Both made from potatoes, but British have special flavours.
2. British crisps are made from prawn and Amerian from popatoes

According to Chloe the big difference between Cheez-its and Mini-cheddars is:

1. Cheez-its are cheesier and mini-cheddars are saltier.
2. Cheez-its are saltier and mini-cheddars are cheesier.

What's the difference between Hershey's and Aero?

1. Aeros have little bubbles and Hershey's are solid.
2. Hershey's is creamier.

What's the target group?

1. Ribena targets young adults.
2. Capri Sun is more for young children.