Bitcoin revision 3/3

The final activity in the series is a listening comprehension exercise with open answers. You will see one of the videos included in the glogster posted on January 24, describing the Blockchain. As you watch, there will be pauses with some questions. Compare your answer with the suggested answer and see if you understood the key information. You can also watch each segment again before you go on to the next question.

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The Blockchain explained

Bitcoin revision 2/3

The second activity in the series is a matching exercise based on one of the articles in the glogster I posted on January 24: 'RIP Bitcoin, It's Time to Move On'. Click on a word and then on the corresponding synonym or explanation.

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R.I.P. Bitcoin

Bitcoin revision 1/3

This is the first of three posts to revise what you have learnt about Bitcoin in my previous post of January 24. The questions refer to different sources included in the glogster. How much do you remember?

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin for dummies

Have you ever heard of Bitcoin? It might save you a few bucks! Read this glogster and learn about the crypto-currency governments are worried about.

Click here to see in Glogster

• place cursor on text to scroll down
• click on images to make them bigger
• click on play button to see video or hear audio; you can see video in full-screen mode
• take it easy, there's plenty to read

TASK

Write a report introducing Bitcoin. You should include the following information:

• background
• advantages and disadvantages
• other interesting information
• prospects

Write about 300 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

How to less spend money in 2016 (or any other year)

Send a short video with your tips to save money. Don't be shy! Get your minute of fame!

Sales Season Tips

The winter sales season has started and the shopping galleries are crowded with people seeking good deals. Watch the Queen of Free giving advice to viewers on how to maximise their dollars on the Labor Day weekend (first Monday of September). Does any of her advice apply to our country?

Now listen again and complete these notes:

Coupons:

• normally for products like (1)____________
• not only paper but also (2)____________

Loyalty programs:

• you get the (3)____________ before the sales
• you also get (4)____________ for your next purchases

Shopping online:

• you get (5)____________ rewards
• you can get (6)____________ just for signing up
• if you use the Shop Kicks app you get points just by (7)____________

Clearance aisle:

• good to buy products for next summer like (8)____________

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Christmas Lottery

Spaniards will spend an average of 61.5€ on Christmas lottery this year. Are you playing? You have a 1 in 100,000 chance of winning the first, big fat prize. Listen to your classmates giving their opinions about the lottery.