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Name:
Surname:
Place of birth:
Date of birth:
Address:
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Email address:
LANGUAGES I KNOW ...
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I studied... Where? How long?
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Colour in the circles next to the most important reasons for you.
MY ENGLISH EXPERIENCES
Youve probably spoken, read or heard English outside the classroom (on holiday, with
pen friends, on the internet, in songs, on satellite TV, in magazines).
Complete the table with your English experiences. Mark each one with one, two or
three stars:
H = quite useful HHH= very useful
WHY DO I WANT TO LEARN ENGLISH?
Experience When and where Comment Rating
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to write to pen friends
to understand songs
to travel
to read English magazines
to understand instructions for
computers, mobile phones and similar
towatchEnglishflms
tofndajobmoreeasily
to chat
to surf the internet
other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MY STUDY HABITS
What are your study habits? Do you do your homework straight after school, or do you wait
until the evening? Do you like studying in your bedroom or the living room? Do you prefer
studying by yourself or with a friend?
Answer the questions below to learn more about what kind of student you are.
Why not compare your answers with your classmates and your teacher?

Yes No Dont know

Doyoufndithardtostartstudyingstraightafterlunch?
Do you take lots of breaks when youre studying, even if youre not
really tired?
Do you watch TV or listen to the radio when youre studying?
Do you keep your mobile phone on and/or send text messages when
youre studying?
Do you study in the living room with other people around?
Do you often move around when youre studying?
Do you prefer studying with a classmate who is better than you?
Do you get your school things ready (coursebooks, notebooks, etc.) at
the last minute in the morning?
If you have problems with homework, do you give up immediately and
tell the teacher I didnt do it because I didnt understand it?
Look at your answers.
If you answered yes lots of times, you probably need to change your study habits. Youll
concentrate better, improve your results and fnish sooner!
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HOW DO I LEARN BEST?
You probably know that everyone has their own learning style. Not everyone learns the same
way, and knowing how you learn best will help you do better at school. The questions below
will help you think about what you do and how you learn best. There isnt one best way, so
you cant get the answers wrong. The questionnaire will help you understand whats best for
you!
For each statement, tick the number which describes you best.
0 = I dont like it at all 1 = Sometimes I like it 2 = I usually like it 3 = I really like it
PROFILE 1
I like learning by watching and listening to native speakers
I like learning by watching English TV and listening to English recordings
I like using my English outside the classroom
I like learning words and if I hear them, I remember them better
I like speaking English whenever I can
PROFILE 2
I like it when my teacher explains everything in detail
I always take notes
I like reading because it helps me learn better
I like learning grammar and I underline the rules in my coursebook
I like learning new words and if I read them, I remember them better
PROFILE 3
I like learning through games and role-plays
Ilikelearningwithphotos,pictures,flmsandrecordings
I like working in a group because I learn better
IlikepractisingathomewithEnglishrecordingsandflms
I like speaking English with my friends and I practise speaking whenever I can
PROFILE 4
I like learning grammar
I like reading English books and magazines
I like studying by myself because I concentrate better
I like it when I can correct my own mistakes and understand them myself
Ilikeworkingonprojectsandmyportfolio
Now add up your total for each profle and check which one has the most points: PROFILE
0 1 2 3
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WHATS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?
Check your answers to the questionnaire on page 5 and read your profle.
See if you recognise yourself from the descriptions.
PROFILE 1 (Auditory/global)
Youprobablyenjoycommunicating.Youliketalkingtonativespeakersandyousee
learning English as another opportunity to speak to people. You learn better if you
listentoyourteachersexplanations,ratherthanjustreadingyourcoursebook.
PROFILE 2 (Visual/refective)
You like studying in the classroom, and you think its the best place to learn. You
reallytrustyourteacherandyoulikehim/hertoguideyouasyoulearn.Youfnd
takingnotesveryusefulandyoualsofndithelpfulwhenyourteacherwrites
explanations on the board.
PROFILE 3 (Kinaesthetic/group-oriented)
You like learning new information by example and by doing practical work. You
enjoystudyinginagroupbecauseyoupreferdiscussingyourideastoworkingby
yourselfathome.Thismakeslearningfunandenjoyableforyou.
PROFILE 4 (Analytical/individual)
Youenjoystudyingthingsingreatdetail.Youthinkitsimportanttounderstanda
language and its rules by studying them in depth. You prefer studying by yourself
and understanding how to use English on your own, trying things out and discovering
your strengths and weaknesses.
If you got the same total for two or more profles, you have more than one learning
style. Remember that human beings are complex and we can use more than one
strategy at once. Read all the profles which apply to you.
Lastly, look at the activities which you gave 0 points. Explain why you dont like
them and what you prefer doing instead. Discuss your preferences with a classmate
or your teacher.
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WHAT CAN I DO IN ENGLISH?
Colour in the circles next to the statements describing what you can do
in English. Try these as you are working through level 1 of MORE!
Remember to come back to this page and colour in more shapes every
time you learn something new!
I can greet someone and respond to
greetings
I can introduce myself and others and
understand when others introduce
themselves
I can talk about my family and
understand when others talk about
theirs
I can say the days of the week and
months of the year
I can express simple emotions (Im
happy, sad, tired, hungry, thirsty, etc.)
and understand when others express
their emotions
I can describe where I live
Icandescribesimpleobjectsand
their shapes
I can give simple information about
myself (favourite foods and colours,
schoolsubjects,possessions)
I can wish someone a happy birthday
or write a simple greeting card
I can recognise the parts of the body
I can count from 1 to 1000
I can express my likes and dislikes
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WHAT CAN I DO IN ENGLISH?
Colour in the circles next to the statements describing what you can do
in English. Try these as you are working through levels 2 and 3 of MORE!
Remember to come back to this page and colour in more shapes every
time you learn something new!
I can understand when others talk about
themselves, their family, where they live
and their interests
I can understand short messages or
announcements if they are given slowly
and clearly
I can ask the time and understand it
I can talk about my daily routine
I can understand when others talk
about their daily routines, if they speak
slowly and clearly
I can make simple requests
I can make an invitation; accept or
refuse an invitation
I can understand simple instructions on
how appliances work
I can make simple purchases in a shop;
ask the price of something
I can order food or drink
I can describe what I can do and ask
others what they can do
I can ask for and give directions
I can suggest going somewhere or doing
something
I can give simple information on the
weather
I can give information on my health and
ask others how they are
I can talk in simple terms about what I
did recently, e.g. at the weekend or on
holiday
I can describe myself (my appearance
and character) in simple terms
I can talk about future plans in simple
terms
I can say what I must and mustnt do at
home, school or in other familiar
environments
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B1 level
WHAT CAN I DO IN ENGLISH?
Colour in the circles next to the statements describing what you can do in
English. Try these as you are working through levels 3 and 4 of MORE!
Remember to come back to this page and colour in more shapes every time
you learn something new!
I can follow the main points of a
conversation
I can understand the main points of a
news bulletin, TV or radio programme if
they are expressed clearly
I can understand the main points of
newspaper, magazine or online articles
I can follow the plot of a story if it is
read clearly and has well-structured
events
I can talk about my experiences in
familiar and non-familiar environments
I can talk about my feelings and emotions
I can ask for and give advice
I can talk about the possibility of
something happening or not
I can make hypotheses (explanations
which are based on known facts but
which are not yet proved)
I can exchange opinions and interact,
asking for explanations if I dont
understand
I can talk about my future plans
I can describe places in some detail
I can write letters or e-mails about my
life and experiences
I can express preferences and give
reasons why
I can make comparisons and give my
opinions
I can talk about dreams, ambitions and
wishes
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Portfolio Activities
Level
written activity
practical activity
recorded activity
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
Why not wish yourself a happy
birthday?
Design a card youd like to send
yourself on your birthday.
My birthday is on
My star sign is
Today is my birthday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
I am special because
THIS IS MY T-SHIRT
Why not design your own T-shirt? First draw your design,
following the instructions below, then make your T-shirt
using fabric dyes to colour it. You and your classmates could
wear your T-shirts to school for This Is My T-shirt Day!
Right sleeve - write how you see yourself Left sleeve - write how you think others see you
Front - draw an animal you like and write what you like (animals, food, music, sports, hobbies and so on)
Back - write a message to the world!
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MY PET IS ME! I AM MY PET!
How much do you love your cat or your dog? If you dont have a pet of your own, think about
your favourite animal instead. Introduce yourself as if you were this animal: say your name,
age, where you come from, what your family is like. Talk about what you like to eat, how you
usually eat, what you do all day and what you think about humans! Then record yourself,
trying to be as convincing as you can!
THE SEASONS SONG
Think about how the different seasons make you feel. You might feel sad on a rainy autumn
day, or extra tired and sleepy in winter.
UsethechartbelowtocreateyourownSeasonsSong.Youcanusethefrstletterofeachline
to start, or put it in the middle of the word youve chosen!
Now choose some music or a song for each season. Record yourself, with the music in the
background as you read out your poem.
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S A W S
U U I P
M T N R
M U T I
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R N R G
A GUIDED TOUR
Imagine youre a tourist guide and plan a guided tour of your town.
Makealeafetwithinformationon:
historical places
places of interest for young people
entertainment (cinemas, theatres...)
cool eating places
sport facilities
shopping
other
Chooseapictureforeachsectionofyourleafet.Nowrecordyourself,imaginingyoure
showing a group of foreign students around your town.
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Portfolio Activities
Level
I FEEL BLUE!
When youre painting or drawing, do you ever use a particular colour to show what youre
feeling,ordoyoujustchoosethecoloursasyoupaint?
You probably associate different colours with different emotions. Try and think of at least
threeadjectivestogowitheachcolour.
blue: _________ ,_________,_________ black: _________ ,_________,_________
red: _________ ,_________,_________ purple: _________ ,_________,_________
yellow: _________ ,_________,_________ pink: _________ ,_________,_________
green: _________ ,_________,_________ orange: _________ ,_________,_________
grey: _________ ,_________,_________ brown: _________ ,_________,_________
white: _________ ,_________,_________
Now think of the colours you feel at particular times. Imagine how you feel when your team
wins or your school test didnt go very well. Write a few sentences below.
I feel __________________________________ when _________________________________
I feel __________________________________ when _________________________________
But Im ________________________________ if _____________________________________
And __________________________________ when __________________________________
A FAN LETTER
Imagine you want to write a fan letter to your favourite actor, singer or footballer. Your fan
letter should be friendly and informal. Explain why youre writing and what you like about
him/her.
Remember to follow the normal structure for a letter:
the date
the greeting
the text
the ending
the writers name
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MY IDEAL MEALS MY PARENTS IDEAL MEALS (FOR ME)
Breakfast:
Snack:
Lunch:
Snack:
Dinner:
AT LAST!
Howmanytimesdoyouhavetoobeyrulesyoujustdontlike(turnoffyourmobilephone
while youre eating, for example)? And how many times do you want to stop other people
doing things which annoy you (like when your little sister looks through your desk)?
The time has come to write your rules! You can write them for your parents, your brothers
and sisters, your friends or your teachers (e.g. Dont ..!). They could even be things youd
like to do (e.g. I can..!). Now record yourself, using the right tone to give orders or talk
about what youre allowed to do.
MY IDEAL DIET!
Completethechartwithyourfavoritefoodsanddrinks,andthenfllinyourparentsideal
foods and drinks
A DAY IN MY HEROS LIFE!
Think of a comic strip hero, someone
fromhistoryorliterature,aflmstar
anyone you consider a hero. Imagine you
can be part of his/her life for the day.
Write in your diary about this special
day, saying what you did, how you felt,
what you experienced and what made it
so unforgettable!
Then, record yourself telling a friend
about your special day.
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Portfolio Activities
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TRAVEL LOG
Collect photos, souvenirs, postcards and anything else of interest from a holiday or trip
youve taken. Write your own travel log using the material youve collected. Then present
your travel log to the rest of the class.
ENDANGERED ANIMALS
Chooseanendangeredanimalandfndoutmoreaboutit.Completethefactfleandcreatea
slogan for the SAVE THE (name of the animal) campaign.
A) FACTFILE
Common Name: ________________________________________
ScientifcName: _______________________________________
Habitat: ______________________________________________
Average Weight: _______________________________________
Diet: _________________________________________________
Characteristics/Descriptions:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Threats or Enemies: ____________________________________
Actions needed to protect or preserve this animal:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
B)
SAVE THE _____________________ CAMPAIGN
Slogan: _______________________________________________
Write and record a radio advert for your endangered animal campaign. Use the information
youfoundoutforthefactfleandyourslogan.
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A SPECIAL GUEST FOR DINNER
Imagine youve invited a special guest for dinner. Write your menu in the table below.
Now record yourself reading the menu and saying why youve chosen each dish.
HOMES OF THE FUTURE
Have you ever thought what your house
would be like if you lived in 2150? Where
would it be? What would it be made
of? Would there be a special bed which
puts you to sleep, or a wardrobe which
chooses your clothes?
Draw your ideal house and describe it
using the suggestions below:
location
size
rooms
furniture
equipment
new technology
Food Drink
Starter
Main course
and side dishes
Dessert
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Portfolio Activities
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BOOK REVIEW
Think of a book you have read. What did you like about it? Maybe you didnt like it at all.
Write a book review explaining what it was about and giving your own opinion of it. Record
yourself as if you were presenting the book review on a television or radio programme.
COLLECTING
Imaginethatyouareapersonwithaninterestingorunusualcollection.Draworfnda
picture of what you collect. Make notes on your collection thinking about:
what you collect
how you started collecting
why you collect them
how many you have
Find out about other people who collect the same things. Is there a club in your area/
country? Do they do anything interesting?
Present your collection and research to the rest of the class.
Title:
Author:
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BIG EVENTS
Have you ever been to a big event with lots of people like a football match or concert? Write
a diary entry for the day you went saying what happened, how many people were there, how
you felt, who you went with, what the atmosphere was like etc.
POETRY
A Haiku is a Japanese-style poem in three lines. Try to write your own simple Haiku. Here are
your rules:
Thepoemhasthreelines(tryfvesyllablesforthefrstline,sevensyllablesforthesecond
line,andfvesyllablesforthelastline)
Thereshouldbeabreakaftereitherthefrstorsecondline(:,,or)
You should include a word which tells you which season it is eg. snow, blossom. You can use a
dictionary to help you. Then record yourself reading your poem.
NEWSPAPER JOURNALIST
Write an article for your local newspaper about something which recently happened in your
school or in your local area. Design a whole page and include pictures or photos so that it
looks like a real newspaper!
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NOW & THEN (HISTORY)
Choose a period of history which particularly interests you and complete the table,
comparing your chosen period with life today.
Use the suggestions below to help you:
Where people lived
What they did for a living
How they travelled
How they spent their time
What they wore
What they ate
Other...
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SAVE OUR PLANET DAY (SCIENCE)
Planet Earth is in danger. Think of all the things
you can do to help save our planet. Start with the
simple things which everyone can do every day eg.
recycling rubbish, saving water by turning off the
tap while you clean your teeth.
DesignaleafettogiveyourschoolfriendsforSave
Our Planet Day! Write at least 8 suggestions.
Present your period of history to the rest of the class

Now

Then
Cross-curricular Projects
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INTERCULTURAL SHOPPING BAG
Imagineyoucantravelaroundtheworldandfll
a shopping bag with products from the countries
you visit.
If you like, use the examples to help you:
If I were in Turkey, I would buy a Turkish carpet
I would buy chocolates in Switzerland
A MULTICULTURAL CALENDAR
Youre going to create your own Multicultural Calendar! Choose a country you like or one
which particularly interests you. Find out more about it for example its festivals, typical
dishes, or famous sites. Design a page for a month from your Multicultural Calendar, using
photos, drawings or pictures to help you. Write a brief description of the country and its main
characteristics.
Wheneveryoucan,addmoremonthsandspecialdaysfromaroundtheworlduntilyou
have a country for every month and your calendar is complete.
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Intercultural Projects
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My Extra Portfolio Material
Sometimes you might want to add an English song, a poem, a greeting card, a recipe or a
menutoyourportfolioanythingextra,infact!Oryoumightwanttowritesomethingjust
because you feel like it. In this section you can add anything you think will help improve your
English.
In the table below, write the date, what youre adding and a simple explanation of why you
want to add it to your portfolio. This is another way of reminding yourself that youre an
English student!
Type of material Date Comment
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My Feedback
ENGLISH BOOKS AND ARTICLES I HAVE READ
INTERESTING WEBSITES IN ENGLISH ...
URL Topic My comments
Title Writer Type of book/Topic My comments
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Self-assessment
Youve been working on your portfolio for quite a while, so its probably a good time to think
about what youve done and how you did it.
Colour in the clouds which apply to you. Be honest about assessing your work. If most of
the clouds are coloured in, youre on the right track!
I like working on
my portfolio
I always read
the instructions
carefully
I work consistently
on my portfolio
I try to add extra
things, as well as
what my teacher
asks for
I like showing it to
my parents
I often look back
at things Ive done
I like showing
it to my
friends
EvenifIfnda
taskdiffcult,
I do it
by myself
I ask my
teacher for help
if something
isnt clear
I record
speaking
activities
regularly
I feel more
responsible
I feel more
confdent
I could have
done some tasks
better
Im inspired to
read more or make
more effort
I try to use
my English
whenever I can
Im more
aware of what I can do
and what I cant
do yet
I feel
Ive made
progress
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Teachers Assessment
Your teacher will check your portfolio regularly. He/She will help you understand how youre
progressingbyfllinginthechartbelow.
Remember that 1= never 4= always

date
Your portfolio shows that: 1 2 3 4
Youve worked hard
You include lots of different activities
You record the speaking activities required
You keep your work neat and tidy
You keep it up-to-date
You expand it with extra activities and materials
Your written portfolio work shows progress
Your oral portfolio work shows progress
You complete each part in full
Other.....................................
(additional teacher comments)
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