QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 13th August 2018: Prepositions

What is the correct preposition for each gap?

1) If you’re walking _____ the post office on your way to work, could you buy me some stamps?

2) He got ____ the bus in the High Street and bought a return ticket.

3) I broke my arm falling _____ my horse.

4) I’ve worked at this company _____ 5 years.

5) Where were you ________ 9 am and 3 pm yesterday?

6) We flew _____ the mountains on our way to Switzerland.

7) I’m not very good ____ maths.

8) ___ average, men still earn more than women.

Check the answers at the bottom of the page.

 

QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 25th June 2018 : Colour idioms

The missing words in these sentences are all COLOURS. Can you complete the gaps?

Then check the answers below.

1) If your bank account is in the _______, the bank will charge 
you overdraft fees.

2) ‘How often do you go to the opera?’
‘Oh, once in a _______ moon – it’s just too expensive!’

3) Wow, your garden is beautiful! You must have ________
fingers.

4) Try to be positive about the situation. Every cloud has a
________ lining!

5) Try not to upset the boss this morning – he’s in a really
________ mood!

6) His face was ________ with fear.

 

ANSWERS:

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SANDWICH: Historic charm

Sandwich is a charming town just 15 kilometres from Broadstairs. We often go here as part of a Friday afternoon visit, or you can easily reach it independently by train. It’s a small town but has some really interesting little shops and cafes, and it’s very pleasant to walk around the narrow streets with quirky buildings dating back as far as the 14th century.

You may be interested to know that the town got its name before the popular snack food! The creation of the sandwich is attributed to John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792), a British statesman and dedicated sandwich gambler, who is said to be the inventor of this convenient type of food so that he would not have to leave his gaming table to take supper. The bread around the meat probably meant that he wouldn’t get greasy fingerprints on his playing cards!

There is a famous road sign near the town, pointing the way to both Sandwich and to Ham – the name of a local village!

 

 

BRIGHTON: One of our favourite Saturday trips

Brighton is a fantastic destination for a day out, with its vibrant cultural mix and its varied arts and music scene. Here you will find modern shopping centres alongside unusual boutiques and small specialist shops in the old, historic lanes of the old town (known as ‘The Lanes’).

Something you really should  see when you visit Brighton is the wonderful pier  which is the one of the best examples remaining in the UK.  With galleries, cafes and entertainment, you can spend a wonderful time here while admiring the views of the city behind you.

 

You must also visit the amazing Royal Pavilion ,which was built over 200 years ago as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, and which mixes the visual styles of India and China in a British royal building. You may love it or hate it, but you certainly won’t forget it!

 

 

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Tessa Woodward

We are delighted to announce the news of a special award presented to Tessa Woodward, who many of our readers will remember as a key member of the teacher training team at Hilderstone for many years.  Tessa retired from Hilderstone in 2016 but has remained active in the profession, editing the Teacher Trainer and maintaining her connections with professionals from all over the world.

 

Tessa attended a ceremony in London on 18th June and was presented with the British Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2018.  This is recognition of Tessa’s huge contribution to the profession through her teaching, training of teachers and teacher trainers, writing and publishing activities.  At Hilderstone we are especially grateful to her for the years of service that she gave to the College and the work she did with hundreds of course participants.  Many will also remember the support she gave to dozens of work colleagues in her capacity as the College’s professional development co-coordinator.  All at Hilderstone congratulate her on her fantastic achievement.

 

For a video of the ceremony, further tributes to Tessa and her acceptance speech, please click here.

 

Ian Johnson

Principal