July 3 - Lab

1) Present Perfect (PP) vs. Present Perfect Continuous (PPC) Practice:

a) English Grammar Secrets (do exercises 1-5)

b) English Grammar Online (do exercises and tests)

c) Learn 4 Good

d) PP vs. PPC quiz

e) English-Zone

f) English Page

g) If you'd like to read about the differences between the PP and about the differences between the PP and the PPC, feel free to check out BBC's explanation.

2) a) Read (while listening to someone read) this article about this history of Independence Day.

b) Click on "handout". Try to answer the questions on page 1.

c) In your country, do you have a special patriotic day? Discuss this special day with a partner. How do people celebrate it?

d) Skim through the Fourth of July events mentioned in this Seattle Times article. Do any of these events look particularly interesting to you? One way to celebrate the 4th of July is to go to Gas Works Park to enjoy fireworks and various festivities. Do you have any plans for the 4th of July? Will you go to the Gas Works celebration this Friday? If you don't mind the crowds and are interested in a cultural experience, why not take a minute to invite a classmate to join you? :)

Have a wonderful 4th of July!!