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1) Who wakes up at 6?

a) He does.
b) She does.
c) They both do.

2) Who sometimes sleeps in?

a) He does.
Beg #1 - Simple Present Tense - Tell me about your day? b) She does.
Sarah and John talk about their morning routines. c) They both do.

Sarah: John, tell me about your day. What 3) She gets up at what time?
time do you wake-up?

John: Well, let's see. Some days I wake up a) 6


early. Maybe about 6 o'clock. Yeah, b) 7
sometimes I wake up at 6 o'clock. c) 8
Sarah John

When I get up early, I like to get ready for the day, take a shower 4) Who usually eats breakfast?
and have breakfast. But other days, I don't like getting up early.
Maybe I'll sleep in until 10:00 or 11:00.
a) He does.
Sarah: Wow. b) She does.
c) They both do.
John: Yeah. I like sleeping in late. Right Word! Fill the blanks
So sometimes, I wake up at 11:00. with the words below.
On those days, if I know I won't 5) Who usually has a different lunch every day?
wake up until 11:00, I'll take a and | but | so | or
shower the night before, before I if | when | because a) He does.
go to bed. How about you, Sarah? b) She does.
When do you usually wake up? c) They both do.
Sarah: Well, I like everyday to be the same. So I wake up
everyday at 8 o'clock.
John: 8:00. Grammar Forms
Sarah: 8:00. And I always do the same thing. First, I make coffee
right away. Then I wake up my kids and we have breakfast WH-Questions
together at about 8:30.
John: Really? When do you eat breakfast?
Who do you talk to every day?
Sarah: Yes. We usually have something easy like bread and Where do you buy your groceries?
yogurt and fruit.
Yes / No Questions
John: I like to have coffee every morning whether I wake up at
6:00 or at 10:00. I'm still going to have coffee. But I often skip Do you study English every day?
breakfast. Do you always eat breakfast everyday? Do you usually go to bed early?
Do you sometimes watch TV late at night?
Sarah: Yes. If I don't eat breakfast, I'm so hungry. What about
lunch? What time do you have lunch?
Positive Statements
John: Lunch is the same everyday for me. I always eat lunch at
12:30 PM. So whenever I wake up, I do some things and then I I exercise every day.
always have lunch at 12:30 PM, just half past noon. And I always I often go to the movies alone.
have a simple lunch. Maybe some soup or spaghetti or a I never cook dinner for myself.
sandwich. Something light, and it's always at half past noon.
What time do you eat lunch? Negative Statements
Sarah: That's interesting. I have breakfast at the same time
everyday but lunch is always at a different time. I don't live near here.
I don't have a car.
John: Really? I don't use a credit card.

Sarah: Because I'm busy in the morning. I go out, maybe I go


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John: I see.
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Quiz

1) What does he say about dinner?

a) He skips it.
b) It is always the same.
c) It varies.

2) He says he does not mind cooking _____ .

a) for friends
b) for two hours
Beg #2 - Times and Days - When do you eat dinner? c) for just one person
John and Sarah talk about food and daily routines.
3) How often does he start work early?

John: Do you always have dinner at a a) Every day


different time, too? b) Two days a week
c) Three days a week
Sarah: No. I almost always eat dinner
around 6 o'clock. How about you? When Sarah John
do you eat dinner? 4) She is on ______ .
John: My dinner time varies a lot
just like my breakfast. So maybe I Word Puzzle a) vacation
eat dinner later than most b) sick leave
people. I think I would have dinner Compete the text with c) maternity leave
at 7 PM at the earliest. But the words below:
sometimes, I will have dinner as
late as 9 o'clock at night. kids are sleeping 5) When does she make her lunch?
on maternity leave
Sarah: Really? dinner later than
around 6 o'clock a) Right before lunch
go to the grocery b) After breakfast
John: Yeah. I don't mind it. I c) After dinner
really like cooking so, if I'm don't mind it
cooking a short thing, I'll have are sleeping or
dinner earlier. But I don't mind if it Monday, Wednesday
takes two hours to cook something later at night
really good, I'll eat later at night. Grammar Forms
Sarah: Wow. Can you tell me about your work routine? What
time do you usually go to work? Time Words
John: See, my work schedule is different everyday. That's why I
wake up at a different time everyday. Maybe on – for example, 2:00 | 2:15 | 2:30 | 2:45
some weeks on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, I start work at 7 P.M.
at 7:00. But on Thursday and Friday, I don't start work until 11:30. at 9 o'clock
around 10:00
Sarah: Ah. until 11:30

John: How about you? Do you have a different work time Days of the Week
sometimes?
Monday | on Monday
Sarah: Well, right now, I'm on maternity leave. So I stay home Tuesday | on Tuesday
and take care of my new baby. Wednesday | on Wednesday
Thursday | on Thursday
John: Oh, congratulations. Friday | on Friday
Saturday | on Saturday
Sarah: Thank you. I try to work at home a little bit everyday Sunday | on Sunday
though. If the kids are sleeping or they're playing quietly, I try to
do some work. Maybe around 2 o'clock, I can usually get some Parts of the Day
work done because the kids are sleeping.

John: Oh, if you don't start getting some work done until 2 morning | in the morning
o'clock in the afternoon, you must be very busy every morning. noon | at noon
afternoon | in the afternoon
Sarah: Yeah. I usually go to the grocery store. Sometimes I evening | in the evening
take the kids to the park around 10:00 in the morning. I often do night | at night
the laundry or wash the dishes, and then as soon as the dishes
are washed, it's time to make lunch. So I'm busy all day.
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John: I see. So that's why your lunch time can change so much.
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Quiz

1) Who does she cook with?

a) Just herself
b) Her family
c) Her roommate

2) When does he cook?

a) Never
b) Most nights
c) On the weekend

Beg #3 Do you cook much? Adverbs of Frenquency


Daniel and Hana talk about cooking and eating out.. 3) Who does she eat out with?

Daniel: So Hana, tell me, do you cook a) Family


much? b) Friends
c) Coworkers
Hana: Yes, I always cook. I often cook with
my roommate, and we always make 4) Why does he eat out often?
Chinese of Japanese food.
How about you? Hana Daniel a) He is lazy.
b) He is busy.
Daniel: Well, I don’t really cook that often. I’m really busy during c) He hates cooking.
the week. So, I always just get something at the shop and get
that.
But, during the weekends, I always cook during the weekends Grammar Forms
because I really like making food. That’s what I do.

Hana: So, do you ever eat out?


Always | 90% - 100% frequency
Daniel: Only occasionally, because I’m really busy during the
week, and I prefer cooking, so not really often. I don’t go out I always get up before noon.
really often to eat. She always has coffee in the morning.
Whenever I’m tired, and I don’t have time to cook during the
week, I go and eat out with a friend, so! And you? Usually / Normally | 70% - 90% frequency

Hana: Well, I always , so I normally go and eat out during the I usually drive to work.
weekend with my friends or family. We normally watch TV at home.

Often | 40% - 70% frequency


Sentence Puzzle Jumble!
Task 1: Put the words below together to make a sentence. I often eat at my desk.
Task 2: Use the sentences below to complete the gaps above. She often plays tennis on the weekend.

(1) I’m really busy during the week Sometimes / Occasionally | 10% - 40% frequency

week / the / busy / during / really / I'm I sometimes drive my mom to work.
They sometimes come over for dinner.
(2) I normally go and eat out during the weekend
I / out / the / and / during / go / normally / eat / weekend Rarely / Seldom | 0% - 10% frequency

(3) and I don’t have time to cook Most people rarely wear a tuxedo.
She rarely uses any social media.
have / cook / and / to / don't / I / time
Never | 0% frequency
(4) I often cook with my roommate
cook / my / often / roommate / with / I I never drink beer at work.
Most people never leave their country.
(5) I always just get something at the shop

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(6) So, do you ever eat out? Check Answers
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do / So, / out / eat / ever / you
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Quiz

1) When does he buy take-away?

a) At lunch
b) On the way home
c) On the weekend

2) What does she like to do?

a) sit and enjoy food


b) cook instant meals
c) buy take-away

Beg #4 Do you eat takeaway? Infinitives


Listen to Daniel talk with Hana about eating out. 3) Who likes to have people over?

a) Just him
Daniel: So do you ever buy take-away? b) Just her
c) Both of them
Hana: No, I never. Normally when I go out to
eat, I like to sit and enjoy my food. 4) What is true about his place?
How about you?
Hana Daniel a) Two people live there.
Daniel: Well, that's really nice. Of course, I b) It is not that big.
do like to sit and enjoy my food, but I have to admit that c) It has a no kitchen
occasionally I have to buy take-away, especially when I'm
coming late from work, and I'm driving. I'm so hungry that, most
of the time, I don't really make it home, so I have to buy
something on my way, and that's a shame, so that's the way it Grammar Forms
is.

And do you usually have people over for dinner?


like + infinitive
Hana: Yes, I sometimes do. I really like cooking so occasionally
I invite my friends over and cook for them or we all cook What do you like to eat?
together. How about you? I like to eat Thai food.
I don't like to eat pork.
Daniel: Not really. I do love cooking, but the problem is my place
is really small, so even though I want to invite my friends, I
never do it, because my place would only fit one or two people. like + gerund
So unfortunately, I never have my friends over for dinner.
Do you like cooking for yourself?
I like cooking for myself.
Sentence Puzzle Jumble! I don't like eating alone.
Task 1: Put the words below together to make a sentence. love + gerund / love + infinitive
Task 2: Use the sentences below to complete the gaps above.

(1) I like to sit and enjoy my food. What do you love to eat? What do you love
doing?
food / enjoy / sit / like / I / to / and / my I love eating vegetables.
I love to watch old movies.
(2) I never have my friends over for dinner.
want + infinitive
dinner / I / for / my / never / over / have / friends
What do you want to do?
(3) occasionally I have to buy take-away I want to see a movie.
I don't want to stay home.
I / buy / occasionally / to / take-away / have

(4) I have to buy something on my way have + infinitve

have / something / on / my / to / way / buy / I What do you have to do?


I have to cook dinner.
(5) I want to invite my friends I don't have to work today.

friends / I / my / want / invite / to


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(6) I invite my friends over and cook for them
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them / cook / over / my / I / friends / invite / and / for Smartphone OK

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Quiz

1) She says there is ______ to do in her town.

a) not much
b) lots
c) nothing

2) There are _______ restaurants?

a) not many good


b) too many
c) some international
Beg #5 - There is / There are - Tell me about your Town!
Listen to Sarah talk with John about her hometown and what
people can do there. 3) She says there are _______ .

a) lakes
John: So Sarah, what can you tell me about b) mountains
your hometown? c) forests

Sarah: My hometown. Well, my hometown is 4) What sports does she mention?


called Eau Claire, Wisconsin. And it's a
really great city. There are about 80,000
people. Sarah John a) fishing
b) golfing
There are lots of things to do. Extensions c) ice-skating
There are three movie theatres. I Write the correct extension
love to watch movies. for the blank spaces? 5) There are lots of good ______ .
John: Me too. -s
-es a) golf courses
Sarah: There's lots of shopping. -ies b) schools
You can find anything you want Ø (no change c) libraries
there. There are a lot of malls and needed)
stores.
John: Are there many
restaurants? Grammar Patterns
Sarah: Yes. The thing I like is you can eat any type of food.
There are Chinese restaurants and Korean restaurants, Italian There is / there are = be (exist)
restaurants. There is a big variety of restaurants, and they're all
good.
Is there a mall in your town?
John: That sounds great. What about parks? Are there many Are there any shops by your house?
places to see nature in your town? There is a big lake.
There isn't much time.
Sarah: Yes. We have a lot of rivers, and lakes and hills. My There are many cafes.
hometown has four seasons. So in summer, it's great because There aren't any nice parks in town.
there are lots of lakes to swim in, lots of forests to play in. In
winter, there is a lot of snow. So you can go ice skating or ice There = place
fishing or even skiing.
I like the mall. I like to go there.
John: Wow. That sounds really fun. The cafe is open. You can eat there.
Sarah: Yeah. It's a really nice city. It's also really safe. There are
lots of nice people there. They're = They are

John: Good. Is there much to do at night? Bob and Mary are coworkers. They're very nice.
Joe and Al left. They're not here anymore.
Sarah: Well, maybe, maybe not. There's not many things to do at
night. There aren't any nightclubs. There aren't many bars. So Their = some people's items
actually, maybe there isn't much night life.

John: That's okay. It sounds like a nice place to have a family. That is my house. This is their house.
Where are the kids? Are these their toys?
Sarah: Yeah. It is. It's a great place to have a family. There's lots
of good schools and libraries.
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Quiz

1) In his town, there are lots _____.

a) businesses
b) gas stations
c) parks

2) The town does not have a ______ .

Beg #6 Are there many things to do in your town? a) mall


John talks about his hometown. There is / There are b) park
c) theater
Sarah: So John, where are you from?
3) What food does he eat in his town?
John: My hometown is very small. It's a little
town in the countryside, in Wisconsin. There
are only 5,000 people there. a) Japanese food
Sarah John b) Mexican food
Sarah: Wow. There aren't very many c) Thai food
people.
John: No, it's very small. There aren't very many businesses. 4) Who does he go bowling with?
There isn't a shopping mall. There are a lot of grocery stores.
And there are a lot of gas stations. But there isn't much to do a) His bowling team
there. b) His friends
c) Just himself
Sarah: Oh really? Are there any Word Puzzle Compete the
movie theaters? text with the words below:
John: Well, there is one movie Is there Grammar Patterns
theater. So that's a nice thing to there is
do. In fact, there are many these isn't
screens in the theater. There are Are there
eight different movies showing. there are Yes / No Questions Singular
there aren't
Sarah: How about at night? Is there a game on today?
What's fun to do – how about at Is there a festival in June?
night? Is there very much night
life?
Yes / No Questions Plural
John: Yeah, there is not so much. But there is a bowling alley.
It's fun to go bowling with friends. There's a bowling alley and the Are there any apples left?
movie theater. There is one restaurant where you can go for Are there any eggs in the refrigerator?
tacos and burritos. And there's one more restaurant for pizza
and spaghetti. Positive Statements Singular
But during the daytime, you can go to the park. There's a river
that goes through the town. So in the middle of town, there's a There is a tree near my house.
river. And there's a park that goes along both sides of the river. There is a beach in the town.
And at the park, there is a tennis court and a disc golf course.
Positive Statements Plural
Sarah: Disc golf?
There are many children in the park.
John: Yeah. I like to play disc golf with my friends. It's really fun. There are many desks in my office.
And after we finish playing disc golf, we usually go to the pizza
restaurant.
Negative Statements Singular
Sarah: Oh, I see. How about schools? Are there very many
schools? There isn't an easy way to do this.
There isn't a handle on the door.
John: Let's see. No, there aren't very many. There is only one
elementary school, one junior high school and one high school. Negative Statements Plural
That's it.

Sarah: Interesting. There aren't many people here.


There aren't many ways to do this.
John: Yeah. There aren't very many schools but the town
doesn't need more schools because there aren't very many
people there.
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Sarah: I see. Are there any mountains?
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Quiz

1) On Saturday he is going to _____ .

a) go shopping
b) exercise
c) take a drive

2) He is going to meet his ____.

a) friends
b) family
c) girlfriend

Beg #7 - Future Tense - Going to


Daniel talks with Hana about his weekend plans. He talks 3) On Sunday he is going to _____.
about what he is going to do.
a) get up early
b) go to breakfast
Hana: Hello, how are you? c) sleep in

Daniel: I'm good thanks. How are you?


4) He is going to have lunch with his _____.
Hana: I'm good. So what are you going to
do this weekend? a) coach
Hana Daniel b) family
Daniel: Well, on Saturday I think I'm going to c) friends
go to the gym because I haven't been there for awhile. And then I
think I need to clean my house because I didn't have time during
the week, and it is a bit messy now. And in the evening, I think 5) Later he is going to ______.
I'm going to have dinner with my friends.
Hana: Are you going somewhere after dinner? a) play soccer
b) take a drive
Daniel: I don't think so. I really want to spend this weekend in a c) see a movie
really relaxed way, so I don't think I'm going anywhere after
dinner.

Hana: I see. How about Sunday? Grammar Patterns


Daniel: Well, Sunday, I'm not going to do anything in the
morning. I really want to take - you know - a rest, and then I'm WH-Questions
going to have lunch with my family cause I haven't seen them for
awhile, and then in the afternoon, there's this movie I really want
to see, so I'm going to the cinema with my friends. When are you going to leave?
Who are you going to talk to?
Why are you going to buy that?
Sentence Puzzle Jumble!
Yes / No Questions
Task 1: Put the words below together to make a sentence.
Task 2: Use the sentences below to complete the gaps above.
Are you going to come to the party?
(1) Are you going somewhere after dinner? Are you going to meet up tomorrow?
Are you going to travel during the break?
you / somewhere / dinner / going / after / are
Positive Statements
(2) what are you going to do this weekend?
I'm going to go to Hawaii.
what / weekend / do / you / are / this / to /going I'm going to start a business.
I'm going to meet my friend.
(3) I'm going to the cinema with my friends

to / with / I'm / the / my / going / friends / cinema Negative Statements

(4) I'm not going to do anything 1. I'm not going to work tomorrow.
2. I'm not going to help you.
not / anything / do / I'm / to / going 3. I'm not going to do that.

(5) I don't think I'm going anywhere after dinner.


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going / after / don't / I'm / anywhere / I / dinner / think
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1) On Saturday he is going to _____ .

a) go shopping
b) exercise
c) take a drive

2) He is going to meet his ____.

a) friends
b) family
c) girlfriend
Beg #08 - Weekend Plans - Talking about the future
Daniel talks with Hana about his weekend plans.
3) On Sunday he is going to _____.

Daniel: Hey, Hana how are you? a) get up early


b) go to breakfast
Hana: I'm fine thank you. How are you? c) sleep in

Daniel: I'm fine thanks. So tell me, do you 4) He is going to have lunch with his _____.
have any plans for the weekend?
Hana Daniel
Hana: Yes, I heard it's going to be a really a) coach
nice day on Saturday, so I'm planning to go to the beach with b) family
my friends. The beach is three hours away so we are going to go c) friends
by car, and we are planning to have a barbecue, and I'm very
excited.
5) Later he is going to ______.
Hana: In the evening we're going to have fireworks, so it's going
to be very beautiful. a) play soccer
b) take a drive
Daniel: So, are you going to stay over at the beach? c) see a movie
Hana: No, we're going to come back so we'll be home quite late.
Daniel: So then what are you going to do on Sunday?
Grammar Patterns - Future Reference
Hana: I think I'll be sleeping all morning and probably in the
afternoon I'm going to study because I have a maths exam on
Monday. (be) going to + verb
Daniel: Oh, well, that's a shame. Well, I think I'm going to wish
you good luck on your exam. What are you going to do tonight?
I'm going to stay home.
Hana: Have fun at the beach. I'm not going to go out.

(be) planning to + verb


Sentence Puzzle Jumble!
Task 1: Put the words below together to make a sentence. Are you planning to take a trip?
We are planning to go to Italy.
Task 2: Use the sentences below to complete the gaps above. I'm not planning to do anything.
(1) we are planning to have a barbecue
think + will + verb
have / to / a / planning / are / barbecue / we
Do you think you will go to the party?
(2) I think I'll be sleeping all morning I think I will go.
I don't think I will go.
be / think / morning / I / I'll / sleeping / all
have + noun + time
(3) do you have any plans for the weekend?

have / for / do / any / the / you / plans / weekend Do you have plans for the weekend?
I have a test on Monday.
(4) it's going to be a really nice day on Saturday I don't have any plans yet.

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1) He is the same height as his ______ .

a) mother
b) father
c) brother

2) His mom is as tall as his______.

a) older brother
b) younger brother
c) father

Beg #9 - Simple Present - (is / are - has / have)


John talks about the people in his family. 3) His mom has _____ hair.

Sarah: John, I've never met your family. Do a) red


you have a big family? b) brown
c) blond
John: Yeah, kind of. There are five people in
my family, so it is a medium family. I have 4) His mom is ____ .
two brothers, so there are three boys in my
family. And there is my mother and my
father. Sarah John a) thin
b) medium build
Sarah: How about your father? Do you look like him? c) a little heavy
John: Yes, I do. I do look like my Right Word!
father. When he was younger. He 5) He says his father has _____.
had blond hair like me and he has Fill in the blanks with one of
glasses. So do I. My mother has the words below. a) glasses
glasses, too. I'm the same height b) big muscles
as my father. We are both 180 c) a mustache
centimeters tall. My older brother is has
is the same height as me and my are have
father.
But my younger brother is shorter than us. He has blond hair and Grammar Patterns
glasses too, though.
Sarah: Oh. How tall is your younger brother? is
John: He is a bit shorter than us. I am not sure but I think he is
around 170 centimeters tall. He is a student. He is very smart.
She is a doctor. She is tall.
Sarah: Oh. How about your mom? It is cold today!

John: My mom is short, too. She is the same height as my are


younger brother.
You are a nice person. You are nice.
Sarah: Oh. They are teachers. They are smart!
We are a team! We are very close.
John: And my mom has red hair. Her hair is bright red, so my
mother has different hair from the rest of my family. There are
four people with blond people with blond hair and one person has
with red hair. But actually, all five of us wear glasses.
She has a nice house.
Sarah: Oh really? He has three children.
The park is big. It has many trees.
John: Yeah.
have
Sarah: So John, you are thin. What about the rest of your family?
Are they thin, too?
1. You have a test tomorrow!
John: Well, my mother is skinny, too, like me. But my brothers 2. They have a nice car.
are more like my dad in their body type. They are a little bit more 3. We have some extra food.
muscular than me. They have big muscles and they are very
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1) There are _____ people in his family.

a) four
b) five
c) six

2) His younger brother is _____ .

a) good at sports
b) funny
Beg #10 - Simple Present - 3rd Person Singular c) studious
John talks about his family their personalities.

3) His older brother likes to _____.


Sarah: So John, you told me about me
about your family's appearance. What about
their personality? a) workout
b) tell jokes
John: Well, all five people in my family have c) study and read
different personalities. Sarah John

Yeah. My younger brother is really fun. 4) His days knows a lot about _____ .
It's great to spend time with him. For Word Puzzle
example, we usually play video games Compete the text with a) history
together. He likes to play racing the words below:
b) music
games or sports games, and also, we c) animals
play card games or just watching TV. has
He's so funny. raises
spends
doesn't 5) His mother is really into _____.
No matter what we're doing, he tells
jokes and I love listening to him tell loves
jokes about whatever we're doing at enjoys a) movies
the time. And he's so cheerful and tries b) books
bright. He's always open to new knows c) cooking
people and new ideas. So I really like sounds
spending time with him. He makes me makes
feel cheerful too when we talk tells
together. Grammar Patterns
Sarah: That's great. How about your older brother?

John: Well, my older brother, he's a really good guy. He's not so WH-Questions
entertaining like my younger brother but he's very smart. He's
really serious. He likes to study and read. For example, he likes When does he get up?
reading the Greek philosophers. He likes reading about Plato and Where does he work?
Socrates. And he's always talking about philosophy. I like that Who does she know?
stuff, too. I think it's interesting but he's not very funny.
Yes / No Questions
Sarah: I see. How about your dad?

John: My dad. Let's see, what can I say about my dad's Does he work with you?
personality? He's a hard worker. He's very devoted to everything Does she have any children?
he tries. He was raised on a farm so he knows a lot about Does he play futsal with you?
animals. And now, he has a farm as a hobby. My dad raises
horses and chickens. He loves animals and he has so many Positive Statements
animals but he doesn't think of them as farm animals, they're his
pets and he loves them. He plays with us sometimes.
She has three children.
He spends everyday outside where no matter what the weather, She knows a lot of people.
because he has to take care of his family, which is all of his
animals. And he's a really smart guy. Maybe a bit serious at
times. His sense of humor is maybe like you can imagine from an Negative Statements
old man.
He doesn't know anybody.
Sarah: I see. How about your mother? What's she like? He doesn't have any children.
She doesn't work in an office.
John: My mother loves to read horror novels.

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Sarah: Wow. It sounds like an interesting family.
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1) What is John doing?

a) studying
b) resting
c) shopping

2) What is Emma doing?

a) watching TV
b) shopping
c) studying

Beg #11 - Present Continous - Where is everyone?


Hana greets Daniel and shares what everyone is doing. 3) What are Marcus and Emily doing?

Daniel: Hey, I'm really sorry I'm late. I came a) working


as fast as I could. b) having fun
c) studying
Hana: It's OK. Nobody has really come
yet. 4) What is Alex doing?
Daniel: Why? Where are they?
Hana Daniel a) cooking
Hana: Well, John is shopping. He is getting b) sleeping
some food. c) leaving
Daniel: OK, what about Emma? Where is she?
Hana: Emma has an exam, so she is studying and she is going Grammar Forms
to come later.

Daniel: OK, how about Alex? I don't see him around.


Questions
Hana: Oh, Alex is over there. He is preparing for the BBQ.
What is he doing?
Daniel: Oh, yeah, that's right. And how about Marcus and What is she doing?
Emily? What are they doing?
Hana: They are over there. They are playing.
Affirmative
Daniel: Oh, so how many people are left? Who else is coming?
He is working.
Hana: Uh, I don't know. No one has really contacted me yet. She is shopping.
They are talking.
Daniel: Oh, well, let's hope we can get around ten people
maybe. Negative
Hana: Yes, I hope so.
He is not coming.
Daniel: Cool! She is not sleeping.
They are not working.

Yes / No Questions
Conversation Puzzle
Are you working?
Compete the text with the phrases below: Is she coming?
Are they helping you?
He is getting some food.
Nobody has really come yet. Short Response
And how about Marcus and Emily?
No one has really contacted me yet.
around ten people maybe. Yes, sad but true
Who else is coming? Yes, as a matter of fact
I don't see him around. Yes, kind of
They are playing.
I hope so.
Where are they?
Where is she?
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1) What is mom doing?

a) cooking dinner
b) shopping
c) dancing

2) What is dad doing?

a) working
b) sleeping
c) golfing

Beg #12 - Present Continous - Where is everyone?


Hana comes over and asks what everone is doing. 3) What is his brother probably doing?

Hana: Hello! a) studying


b) playing soccer
Daniel: Hello, come in. c) playing video games

Hana: Where is everyone? 4) What is his sister doing?


Hana Daniel
Daniel: Well, everyone is doing something
right now. a) studying at school
b) playing soccer
Hana: Oh, really? Where's your mom? c) playing video games
Daniel: My mom? She's at the mall. I think she's shopping. I think
she's getting the groceries for the week.
Grammar Forms
Hana: Oh! How about your dad?

Daniel: Well, every weekend he goes to the country club, so I


think he's playing golf with his friend now. Questions

Hana: Where's your brother and sister? What is everyone doing?


What is your sister doing?
Daniel: My brother, he's upstairs. I think he's probably sleeping What is your dad doing?
or playing video games as he always does.
And my sister, she's at school. She's playing soccer cause she Affirmative
has a game today.
Everyone is doing something.
Hana: Oh, really? When does the game start? She is studying at school.
He is working at home.
Daniel: I think in twenty or thirty minutes.
Negative
Hana: Let's go watch it.
Daniel: Really, that sounds fun. Let's go. She is not cooking now.
She is not playing videos games now.
He is not workign today.
Conversation Puzzle
Compete the text with the phrases below: Yes / No Questions

How about your dad? Is she playing today?


When does the game start? Is he getting ready?
the groceries for the week. Are they waiting for me?
she has a game today.
Let's go. Short Response
come in.
brother and sister?
Where's your mom? Not that I know of
as he always does I hope so
twenty or thirty minutes. I think so
he's playing golf with his friend now.
watch it.
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1) What was he doing at 3?

a) Sleeping
b) Playing soccer
c) Working

2) What was he doing at 5?

a) Playing soccer
b) Riding the train
c) Shopping

Beg #13 Out of Reach


Sarah wanted to talk to Adam, but could not reach him. 3) Why did he not get the message?

a) He was working
Grammar Gaps b) His phone was dead
c) He was sleeping
In the sentences below use the correct verb
tense to complete the sentences.
4) What happened as he was leaving the train?

Sarah Adam a) He met a friend


Sarah: Adam, I've been trying to reach you all day. (being / been) b) He dropped his phone
c) He was looking at his phone
Where have you been? (being / been)
Adam: Oh sorry, when did you call? (call / called / calling)
Grammar Forms
Sarah: I first called you at 3 o'clock. (call / called / calling)
Adam: Oh, sorry. I was playing soccer. (play / played / playing)
Questions
Sarah: Well, I tried calling you again at 5:00 (try / tried / trying)
What were you doing when I called?
Adam: Oh, I was going home on the train. (go / went / going) Why didn't you come to the party?
What were you thinking?
Sarah: Well, why didn't you return my message?
(return / returned / returning) Affirmative
Adam: I was sleeping. (sleep / slept / sleeping) I was working.
Sarah: Well, what happened when you got off the train? I was sleeping.
I was helping someone.
(happen / happened / happenging || get / got / getting)
Adam: As I was leaving the train, I saw a friend Negative
(leave / left / leaving || see / saw / seeing)
I wasn't feeling well.
and we started talking and I just didn't look at my phone. I wasn't doing anything.
(start / started / starting || look / looked / looking) I wasn't having fun.
What was it that you wanted to talk about? (want / wanted ) Yes / No Questions
Sarah: Well, I was thinking about getting a new boyfriend.
(think / thought / thinking) Were you sleeping?
Were you working?
Were you planning on going?

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1) Did he take out the trash?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Sort of

2) Did he watch the dishes?

a) Yes
b) No
c) A litte bit

Beg #14 Did you do anything?


Sarah talks to Adam about his chores. He might be in trouble. 3) Did he wash the car?

a) Yes
Conversation Jumble b) No
c) Sort of
Put the conversation together using the
words below each line.
4) What did he do today?
Sarah: Hey, Adam. Have you done the
things I've asked you to do yet? Sarah Adam a) Watch TV
b) Study
Adam: What did you ask me to do? c) Sleep

me / did / what / ask / to / you / do

Sarah: I asked you to take out the trash. Grammar Forms


the / out / asked / I / you / take / to / trash

Adam: I haven't done that yet. Questions

done / that / have / I / yet / not What have you done?


Where have you put the broom?
Sarah: How about wash the dishes? Why have you not done anything?

the / about / how / wash / dishes Affirmative


Adam: I washed a few dishes.
I washed a few dishes.
a / washed / I / dishes / few I put it in the closet.
I did not feel well
Sarah: Wash the car?
Negative
car / wash / the
I haven't done that yet.
Adam: No, I haven't washed the car. I haven't had time.
I haven't washed the car yet.
have / car / no / the / I / washed / not
Sarah: What did you do today? Yes / No Questions

do / did / today / you / what Have you done what I asked you to do?
Have you finished yet?
Adam: I was sleeping mostly. Have you even started?

I / sleeping / mostly / was Short Response

Yes, I have.
No, I haven't.
Not yet.

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1) Has she hired a band yet?

a) Yes, she has.


b) No, she has not.
c) She is not going to have a band.

2) Has she gotten a caterer?

a) Yes, she has.


b) No, she has not.
c) She does not want to use one.

Beg #15 Wedding Plans 3) Has she tried on her dress yet?
Meg talks about the things she needs to do for her wedding.
a) Yes, but just once
b) Yes, many times
Todd: So, Meg, you're getting married soon. c) No, not yet
How are things going?
Meg: Things are going pretty well. We have 4) What has she not done yet?
a lot of planning to do.
Todd: I bet. So have you hired a band yet? a) Order the flowers
Meg Todd b) Book the hall
Meg: No, we haven't hired a band yet. My c) Send out the invitations
brother has some friends who were in a band. So he's going to
ask them.
Todd: Cool. And have you gotten the caterer for the wedding? Grammar Forms
Meg: Yes, we have gotten a caterer because the food is very
important. So we ordered it in advance.
Questions
Todd: Oh, what kind of food? Right Word! Fill the blanks
with the words below. Who have hired to play music?
Meg: We're going to have What caterer have you chosen?
traditional American food. tried | shown |ordered Why have not ordered the flowers?
bought | booked | sent
Todd: Oh, nice. Nice. So have you Affirmative
bought a dress yet?

Meg: Yes, of course, I have bought a dress. That's the most I have ordered the flowers already.
important part. So last week I picked up my new dress. My mother has booked the church.
The invitations have just arrived.
Todd: Have you tried it on yet?
Negative
Meg: Yes, I've tried it on many times already.
We have not ordered the flowers yet.
Todd: Okay. Cool. Have you shown it to your groom-to-be? We still have not paid the bill.
I have not seen her in her dress yet.
Meg: No. I haven't shown it to my groom-to be because it has to
be a surprise on the wedding day.
Yes / No Questions
Todd: Oh, that's right. So have you ordered the flowers?
Have you ordered the food?
Meg: No, not yet. I haven't ordered the flowers because I'm Have you selected a band for the wedding?
waiting for some special flowers from the florist. So still waiting. Have you tried on the ring?
Todd: And have you sent out the invitations? Short Response
Meg: Yes. We have sent out the invitations. We sent them out
maybe a month ago. Yes, we have.
No, we haven't.
Todd: Oh, cool. So then I assume you have booked the hall. Not yet.

Meg: Yes. We have booked the hall because we wanted to have


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1) His dad is _____.

a) tall and thin


b) short and chubby
c) very muscular

2) His mother is ______ .

a) very tall
b) not tall, not short
c) very short

Beg #16 - Describing People - Big Favor


Todd asks Meg to help him do something for his family. 3) He says his niece is very ____ .

Todd: Hey, Meg. I have a big favor. Can a) quiet


you help me out? b) short
c) energetic
Meg: Sure, what do you need?
4) Who will be looking for Meg?
Todd: My parents are coming to visit me but
I can't go to the airport to pick them up. I
have an important appointment. Meg Todd a) His dad
b) His mom
Do you think you can go to the c) His niece
airport and pick them up? Word Puzzle
Meg: Yeah, absolutely. But what Compete the text with
do your parents look like? the words below:
Grammar Forms
Todd: Yeah. Well, they look kind of like no problem
unique actually, so you can't miss kind of muscular
them. My dad, he's really tall, and parents look like Questions
he's really hairy. He's got big kind he's really hairy
afro-like hair and he's got facial. appreciate this
of average height What do your parents look like?
He's got a Fu Manchu so he has a What does your neice look like?
mustache and a little goatee, and pick them up
trying to find you When do they arrive?
he's kind of muscular.
her running around
Meg: Wow. So I think I should be kind of sixtyish Affirmative
able to see your dad very easily. have a big favor
My dad is tall / medium-height / short.
Todd: Right. So you can't miss My mom is thin / average weight / large.
him. And also my mom is pretty easy. She's like kind of sixtyish. My niece is in her teens / 20's / 30's / 60's.
She's in her 60's and she kind of has blondish grayish hair. She's
kind of medium build. And she's kind of average height. Negative
Meg: Okay. Well, it sounds like no problem. I think I can find
them at the airport. She does not wear glasses.
He does not have much hair.
Todd: Okay. There will be one other person with them and she They do not look like me.
might be the one actually looking around trying to find you. And
that's my niece. Yes / No Questions

Meg: Oh, what does your niece look like? Are they older?
Is he tall?
Todd: Okay. So she's in her 20's. She's very thin, and she has Does he have a mustache?
long blond hair. And yeah, she's quite energetic, so you'll
probably see her running around. So I have a feeling she's Short Response
going to be the one looking for you.

Meg: Okay, great. Then I'll look for your niece. Yes, they are, but not too old.
Yes, he is very tall.
Todd: Okay, great. I really appreciate this. No he does not.

Meg: No problem.
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1) Who does not eat meat?

a) Meg
b) Todd
c) His girlfriend

2) Who eats fast food?

a) Todd does
b) His girlfriend does
Beg #17 Fit Girlfriend c) Both of them
Todd talks about the lifestyle habits of his girlfriend.
3) Who eats five meals a day?
Meg: Hey, Todd. I was talking to your
girlfriend and she looks really fit.
a) Meg
Todd: Yeah. She's very fit. It's kind of a b) Todd
problem actually. c) His girlfriend

Meg: Oh really? Why?


Meg Todd
4) What does Meg think Todd should do?
Todd: Well, she watches what she eats and
she's very mindful about the food she eats. So she doesn't eat a) cook together
meat, she doesn't eat fast food. She doesn't eat sweets. She b) stop eating meat
doesn't drink coffee. So because she doesn't eat or drink all c) get a new girlfriend
these foods, it's kind of difficult if we go out to dinner or if I want
to eat something because then I feel bad.
Meg: Do you also not eat those Synonym Swap Grammar - Third Person Singular - Simple Present
foods? Match the words in bold
with the words below.
Todd: No. Are you kidding? I
mean, I always eat fast food and I hard | difficult Questions
love to eat sweets and stuff like a new | another
that. So we both love exercise, guilty | bad What does she eat?
right. So she works out a lot. I exercises| works out Where does she exercise?
exercise a lot. She exercises more seems | looks How many meals does she eat every day?
than I do but yeah, the diet thing is sugar | sweets
kind of a hassle. problem | issue Affirmative
should | ought to
Meg: Hmm. careful | mindful
She watches what she eats.
Todd: So what do you think I She eats five times a day.
ought to do? She seems very fit!

Meg: Maybe you should also try to be healthy because it sounds Negative
like a good idea.
Todd: Yeah, maybe. I'll give it a try. She doesn't eat sugar.
But the thing is, you know, she – She doesn't drink coffee.
there's one other issue. She eats She doesn't like fast food.
five small meals a day, so never
eats big meals. So we can't go to a Yes / No Questions
restaurant and stuff like that. So it's
just really hard to adjust. I mean, I Does she cook?
love a big breakfast, you know. She Does she eat fish?
never eats a big breakfast. She Does she exercise every day?
always eats these small little meals,
so yeah.

Meg: Well maybe, you can cook at Grammar Challenge


home together.

Todd: Maybe. Or maybe I should just get another girlfriend.


works • drives • eats
Meg: Maybe. Good luck. has • doesn't

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1) What costs a lot?

a) The train
b) The plane
c) The ferry

2) What does the ferry have?

a) a casino
b) a karaoke pub
Beg #18 Off to Osaka c) a big sleeping area
Todd help Meg find the fastest and cheapest way to Osaka.
3) What leaves every hour?
Meg: Hey, Todd, I want to go to Osaka.
What's the best way?
a) The plane and ferry
Todd: The best way, you know, it kind of b) The bus and train
depends on your time and your cost, and c) The bus and ferry
your comfort. The easiest might be the ferry.
So the ferry leaves everyday at 7 Extensions 4) Why does she not want to take the bus?
o'clock. And it goes overnight and Write the correct extension
it arrives in Osaka at I think 6 for the blank spaces? a) It is not exciting
o'clock in the morning. So it's a b) It takes too long
nice trip. You're on the boat. You -e c) It is too crowded
could kind of have dinner on the -s
boat. You go to sleep and then you -es
wake up, and then you're there. Ø (no change
And it costs about $70. needed) Simple Present - 3rd Person Singular - Schedules
Meg: Sounds pretty good.

Todd: Yeah. It's good. Yeah. But you sleep in a big area with Questions
other people. So it's like a shared sleeping area.
What airline flies to Osaka?
Meg: Right. What are some other ways? When does the train leave?
Where does this bus go?
Todd: Well, if you have lots of How much does it cost?
money, you can take the train. The
train is convenient because it Affirmative
leaves every hour from the
downtown station and it takes
about four hours, three and a half Japan Air flies to Osaka.
hours. You have to transfer the train The train leaves at noon.
once. But it leaves every hour. It The bus goes to the main station.
costs a little bit. It costs, you know, It costs three dollars.
about 300 bucks. But it's an
enjoyable ride and, you know, Negative
you're never stuck in traffic.
Osaka Air does not fly there.
Meg: So ferry, train; what else? The train does not leave until noon.
This bus does not go downtown.
Todd: You can take a plane. There are two flights. One flight It does not cost much.
leaves early in the morning, another flight leaves in the
afternoon. And that's probably the fastest because if you fly
there, it only takes one hour. But it takes 30 minutes to get to the Yes / No Questions
airport. It's outside of town. And then you have to get there an
hour early for your flight and check in your bags and stuff. So it Does this bus go there?
still takes door-to-door probably 45 hours. And also flights, they Does the train stops downtown?
can be cheap, but they're about 100 bucks. Does this plane fly daily?
Does it cost much?
Meg: Oh, okay. Are there any other ways?
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bus sounds a little boring. So maybe I'd rather sleep on the ferry.

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1) Does the first city have tall buildings?

a) Yes, it does.
b) No, it does not.
c) He does not say.

2) Is the first city expensive?

a) Yes, it is.
b) No, it is not.
c) He does not say.

Beg 19 Guess the City


Sarah and John try to guess a city in America. This lesson 3) Does the second city have a famous park?
looks at simple Yes/No Questions.
a) Yes, it does.
b) No, it does not.
Todd: Okay. Sarah and John, we are going c) He does not say.
to play a guessing game.
4) Is the third city in a warm place?
Sarah: Great.
John: Sounds great. a) Yes, it is
Sarah John b) No, it is not
Todd: I will describe a city, what city is this c) He does not say
in America. First city. It's a really big city and sometimes, it has
cold weather, it has lots of snow. Sometimes it's very hot in
summer. It has all seasons.
Grammar FormsPatterns - Be vs Have
John: Well, I know. Is it Right Word!
Milwaukee? Fill in the blanks with one of
the words below.
Todd: No, not Milwaukee. It has Describing Things - Adjectives - (is / are)
really tall buildings. is has
are have 1. He is really nice.
Sarah: I know. I think it's Chicago. 2. It is not very big.
3. It is usually hot in summer.
Todd: No, it's not Chicago. 4. The beaches are not crowded.
Sarah: Oh.
Describing Things - Nouns - (is / are)
Todd: It is a very expensive city and maybe it's America's most
famous city. 1. He is a really nice person.
2. It is a very big city.
John: Oh, I got it. It's New York City. 3. It is a nice time of year.
4. It is not a dangerous place.
Todd: Ping-pong. Okay. Next city. This city has warm weather
most of the year. It also is really, really big, a very big city. And it Describing Things - Nouns - (has / have)
is famous for movie stars and the movie industry.

Sarah: I know. I think it's L.A. 1. The city has a nice park.
2. The downtown has many tall buildings.
Todd: Yes, Los Angeles. Ping-pong. 3. The streets have lots of trees.
4. It has great weather.
Sarah: Yay.
Describing Things - Nouns - (has / have) Negative
Todd: Well, you got it. Okay.
Next city. This city has 1. The city does not have a nice park.
different seasons. It is cold 2. The downtown doesn't have many tall buildings.
in winter, a little bit, and it is 3. The streets do not have lots of trees.
usually warm in summer. It 4. It does not get much snow.
has lots of fog and it never
has snow.
Describing Things - It
Sarah: Hmm.
1. It has lots of fog. (place)
John: Umm. 2. It is a good watch. (thing)
3. It was a fun party. (event)
Todd: It rains sometimes 4. It's a cute alien. (animal-creature)
and it has a big famous 5. It is gettng late! (time)
bridge.

Sarah: Hmm, is it San


Francisco.

Todd: Ping-pong.
John: Good job.

Sarah: Thank you. Grammar Challenge


John: I was going to guess Seattle.
Todd: Okay. Last city. This city is also famous in America, of is • it • has • have • isn't • doesn't
course. And it has warm weather, and it is usually hot all year.
And it never snows but it rains and it has nice long beaches. 1. What you city like?
John: Oh, is it Orlando, Florida? 2. Nice, it many nice places.
3. Does it many parks?
Todd: Not Orlando but it is in Florida.
4. No, it , but it has a gym.
Sarah: Hmm, is it Miami? 5. Then, it interesting for me.
Todd: Ping-pong. 6. Too bad. For me, is perfect.

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beautiful colors in the fall, lots of leaves and it has old historical
buildings.
Sarah: Hmm.

John: Oh. I know it. It's Chicago.


Todd: Not Chicago.
Sarah: No, no. I think it's Boston.

Todd: It is. Ping-pong.


John: Wow.
Todd: Sarah wins. Nice one.

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1) Is the first movie a love story?

a) Yes, it is.
b) No, it is not.
c) He does not say.

2) What is in the second movie?

a) Aliens
b) Monsters
c) Ghosts

Beg 20 Guess the Movie


Sarah and John try to guess a movie being described. 3) The third movie has lots of ____ .

Todd: Okay, guys. We will do another a) kissing


guessing game. This time, guess the movie. b) jokes
c) fighting
Sarah: Sounds fun.
4) Wha is the last movie about?
Todd: Okay. This movie is very famous. It's
about 20 years old, maybe 18 years old.
And it is about a love story and about two Sarah John a) Ghosts
people that meet on a big ship and the ship b) Treasure
sinks. c) A love story
John: Oh, it's really, really famous. Right Word!
Is it Titanic? Fill in the blanks with one of
the words below. Grammar - Conjunctions - Linking
Todd: You're right. Ping-pong.
and so Ideas
Sarah: Titanic. Titanic. but also

Todd: Okay. The next movie is And - Adding informarion (Conjunction)


also a famous movie but I never saw this movie but I know
about the movie. And the movie is about a fight. A fight between
two creatures, and both creatures, monsters, come from the I am tired, and I am hungry.
ocean. They come out of the ocean and they fight each other. We went the mall, and we saw a movie.
This house is beautiful, and it is not that
John: Two monsters from the ocean. expensive.
She is mad at you, and I agree with her.
Todd: Sometimes, they fight in Japan but the last movie, the
monsters fight in America. I think they fight in San Francisco. Also - Adding information (Adverb)

Sarah: Ah, is it Godzilla? It is a nice restaurant. Also, the food is great.


You are late. Also, you are not dressed!
Todd: Ping-pong. Let's stay inside. I am tired. It is late, also.
It is cold outside. It is also windy.
Sarah: Yay.

John: Good job. But - Showing contrast (Conjunction)

Sarah: Thank you. It is hot outside, but it is cool inside.


I am tired, but I cannot sleep.
Todd: Okay. So the next movie is She is funny, but she does not talk much.
also a movie many teenage boys She left the party, but her boyfriend stayed.
like, and it's also about fighting.
And it's about machines that fight So - Showing reasons (Conjunction)
each other. And I think the
machines come from space. So the It was cold, so I took a jacket.
machines are not from earth and You look busy, so let me help you.
the machines can change, and the I want a good grade, so I study a lot.
machines have special powers. It is expensive, so I cannot buy it.
John: Machines that have special
powers and change. So - Introducing statements (Conjunction)

Sarah: I know. It's Transformers. So, are you coming to the party?
So, this is my house.
John: Oh, is that right? So, it was a nice party.
So, let me tell you a story!
Todd: Yes, Transformers. Ping-pong.
Sarah: Yay.
Grammar Challenge
Todd: Okay. So now, I'm going to go way back. Way back. So
this is a movie, also about an alien. And this alien is very kind
and the alien is very shy and the alien meets a boy.
and • but • so • also
John: Oh, I know it.
1. I was thirsty, I got some water.
Todd: And they become friends.
2. She feels tired, I have lots of
John: Do they ride a bicycle? energy.
3. This is nice. It is on sale .
Todd: They do ride a bicycle.
4. You can take the train, it is really
John: It's ET. slow.
Todd: That's right. Ping-pong.
5. My friend is beautiful, she is very
smart.
John: Yes! 6. We are early, we still have time.
Sarah: Good job.

Todd: Okay. So now, one more movie. Okay. So this movie is


also old. This movie is maybe over 25 years old – oh, over 20 Listen Online at elllo.org!
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John: I'm better at the old ones. Get Bonus Material
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scientist is trying to find a special treasure, and he goes all
around the world and he needs to find a special treasure. And he
goes to Egypt. He goes to Asia. And he wants to find something
but he has to fight people in the movie.
John: I think it's Indiana Jones.

Todd: Ping-pong. John wins.


John: Yeah.
Sarah: Good job. That's great.

John: I tried really hard.

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Quiz

1) What languages does she not speak?

a) Spanish
b) Japanese
c) Thai

2) What language does he not speak?

a) Spanish
b) Japanese
c) Thai

Beg 21 Talking Language


Sarah and Todd talk about what languages they speak and 3) Where does she want to live?
how good they are at speaking them.
a) Thailand
b) Ecuador
Complete the paragraphs with the words in boxes c) Another country

4) Who has been to Puerto Rico?


Sarah: So tell me, what languages do you
speak?
a) He has
Todd: Well, I speak two languages. I speak b) She has
Thai and I speak Japanese. But my c) Both of them
Japanese is not so good and my Thai is just
okay. Now, I live in Japan so I study
Japanese and I use Japanese everyday. Sarah Todd
Grammar Patterns for 'Can' - Showing Ability
I can speak Japanese at the Set 1
supermarket. I can use Japanese at a have • cannot • I
hotel or with a taxi driver, but I cannot long • but • a
have a long conversation. Questions - Can

Yeah. And you, what languages do you speak? 1. What languages can you speak?
2. I need help. Who can I talk to?
Sarah: Well, I speak English, of course. And I speak Spanish and 3. When can you get here?
Japanese. 4. Where can I wash my clothes?

Todd: Wow. Spanish. Affirmative - Can


Sarah: Yeah. I lived in Ecuador, and so I Set 2
spoke Spanish every day, a lot. I used 1. I can read Thai, but I cannot write well.
and • I • day • spoke 2. She can speak English like a native.
to think I was fluent. Maybe I forgot some every • Spanish • so
Spanish now. 3. Bob can help you, and so can Mary.
4. The teacher can check your writing.
Todd: Oh, so you can read, speak, write everything?
Negative - Cannot
Sarah: Yeah. In Ecuador, I did Set 3
everything. I signed my cellphone to • speak • only 1. I can not speak German at all.
contract. I could read that in Spanish. I can • I • enough 2. She can't come to class tomorrow.
was – all of my friends I spoke Spanish 3. We can't read this.
with, and I spoke Spanish all the time. 4. Most people cannot write computer code.
But my Japanese is like yours. I can speak only enough to go
to the grocery or ask when the bus leaves or buy a train ticket. Yes / No Questions - Can
Todd: Yeah. It's difficult. It's hard to
have a good conversation in 1. Can you speak French?
Japanese. But I can read 2. Can your parents drive a car?
Japanese. I studied Kanji. 3. Can you read this?
4. Can Bob fix my computer?
Sarah: Oh really?
Short Response - Can you ___ ?
Todd: So my reading is okay, but
my speaking is just really bad. I 1. Yes, I can. / Yes, no problem. / Yeah, for sure.
have bad pronunciation. 2. Yes, but not very well.
3. I guess you can say that.
So because my Japanese 4. No, not really.
pronunciation is not very good, 5. No, I can't.
Japanese people don't like to speak 6. No, not at all. / I wish.
Japanese with me, I think.

Sarah: My Spanish pronunciation is Set 4


really bad because I always spoke because • I • spoke
with other foreigners who are also with • only • bad
studying Spanish.
So there would be a Korean person, me, Set 5
a Norwegian person, and we were all bad • all • we • so Grammar Challenge
speaking Spanish together. So we all pronunciation • had
had bad pronunciation.

Todd: Yeah. can • cannot • wish • at all • you


Sarah: What about Thai?
1. you speak Thai?
Todd: Yeah. I can speak Thai. My Thai is Set 6 2. I read it, but I can speak it.
different. My Thai pronunciation is okay. I • so • Japanese
So I can have conversations in Thai. I 3. Can play the guitar?
can • better • read
lived in Thailand when I was young, so – 4. I but I can't.
or I was 22 to 26. So I studied it and I
like Thai. But reading in Thai is difficult for me, so I can read 5. Yeah, cannot play either.
Japanese better than I can read Thai but I can speak Thai
better, and my Thai listening is better also.

Sarah: Ah. Do you have any Thai friends?


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And now, I study Thai on Facebook. So Check Answers
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everyday, I check my friends' messages Thai • do • have
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Sarah: Do you think you'll live in Thailand again, someday?


Todd: Maybe. I will visit Thailand again. I Set 8
don't think I will live in Thailand again. Thailand • live • think
But I like to go to Thailand because Thai in • will • I
is fun to speak and Thailand has great
food and great weather, good beaches. So it's nice.
Sarah: Oh great.
Todd: What about you? Do you want to live in Ecuador, again?

Sarah: Not Ecuador. I love Ecuador but I Set 9


want to live in another Spanish- I • in • but
speaking country. I'd like to live in want • live • to
Argentina, maybe or Puerto Rico. Puerto
Rico is part of America but they speak
Spanish there.
Todd: Yeah. I hear Puerto Rico is really nice.
Sarah: Yeah. I went there for one week Set 10
and it was just amazing. It has beaches there • for • went
and mountains, and the people are really one • I • week
fun. And it's a really exciting place to
visit.
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Quiz

1) How many computers does he have?

a) one
b) two
c) three

2) What does he mainly use his computer for?

a) School
b) Work
c) Movies

Beg 22 Computers Geeks


Todd talks with Sarah about computers and gadgets and why 3) How old is his oldest computer?
he has so many.
a) Three years
b) Five years
Sarah: Todd, why do you have three c) Seven years
computers?
Todd: I know. It's crazy. I do have three 4) What does he say about his oldest computer?
computers. Before, I had four computers. Sarah Todd
Now, I only have three computers. a) He never used it.
b) It works well.
I have three computers because I c) He wants to sell it.
use computers for my job. So I Word Puzzle
have one computer for my house.
One laptop computer for my Compete the text with
house. And I always keep that the words below:
computer at my house. So it's
Subject Pronouns ( I, You, They, We )
heavy. It's a MacBook Pro. And I so I leave
don't like to carry it, so I leave it for my job
home. And I have a MacBook Air. well but I WH Questions - Present Simple ( I, You, They, We )
It's very light. It's not heavy. And I and it's seven
use my MacBook Air when I travel, only have three
how about the 1. What do I have to do?
when I go to school, when I go 2. Where do you play tennis?
downtown to a café. to my friends
I have a 3. Who do they work for?
why do you 4. When do we get there?
So yeah, I have one computer for
home and one computer for when
I travel. Affirmative - Present Simple ( I, You, They, We )

Sarah: And how about the other one? I have two computers.
You have a nice house.
Todd: Oh, the other computer. The other computer is old. It's also They often eat sushi for lunch.
a MacBook Pro, and it's seven years old. We shop online for most of your food.

Sarah: Wow. Negative - Present Simple ( I, You, They, We )


Todd: Yeah. It still works. It works
really well but I use it as a backup 1. I don't use it much. / I do not use it much.
computer. So sometimes, I need a 2. You don't eat enough vegetables.
computer in case one computer 3. They don't work on the weekends.
fails. Also, sometimes my friends 4. We don't cook at home much.
need a computer and I lend my
computer to my friends. Yes / No Questions - ( I, You, They, We )

Sarah: Oh, that's nice. 1. Do I need a ticket too?


2. Do you like cooking shows?
Todd: Yeah. It's easy. I like that. 3. Do they serve tea at that cafe?
4. Do we have good seats?
Sarah: What do you do if you need
something that's on the other
computer? Short Response - Present Simple

Todd: Well, I use cloud computing, so I use Dropbox. So 1. Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
Dropbox shares everything. So all computers are linked and they 2. Yes, you do. / No, you don't.
share all the files. So it's no problem. 3. Yes, they do. / No, they don't.
4. We, we do. / No, we don't.
Sarah: How about phones? How many do you have? 5. Yes, sort of. / No, not really.

Todd: I have three phones, also for my job. I have an iPhone. I


have a Samsung Galaxy. And I have a Nokia Windows phone.
Sarah: Oh really?
Todd: Yeah.

Sarah: Which one do you like the best? Grammar Challenge


Todd: Hmm, that's tough. I think I like the Samsung Galaxy the
best because it's bigger and it's easy to read. But the iPhone has
good apps. I like the apps on the iPhone, and the iPhone is very are • you • they • we • speak • don't
reliable. So it always works.
1. Do speak Spanish?
So yeah.
2. I , but my parents do.
Sarah: How about the Nokia? 3. How come do, and not you?
Todd: The Nokia is also a good phone. It's a Windows phone, 4. They from Mexico. I grew up here.
and I travel a lot so when I travel, I always take the Nokia phone 5. What language do you at
and I use a new sim card in the country, and that is my phone
when I travel. home?
6. usually speak English.
I usually leave my Galaxy phone or my iPhone at home.
Sarah: You say you use your phone for work. How?

Todd: So I create websites and so I need to check how websites Listen Online at elllo.org!
look on different phones. So every time I make a website, I check
it on the Nokia phone. I check it on the Samsung phone. I check Check Answers
on the iPhone. So I make sure the website works on all Get Bonus Material
smartphones.
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Sarah: Does the website often have problems with one phone or
a different phone?
Todd: Usually not. Usually, everything is okay. But sometimes,
media files like audio files or video files do not work on the
phones. So sometimes, I have to change things. But usually, it
works.
Sarah: Ah.
Todd: How about you? How many computers do you have?

Sarah: Well, at home, we have one laptop. And it's kind of big, so
I don't usually take it out with me. And then we have a personal
computer, and we also have a tablet, an iPad.

Todd: Oh yeah.
Sarah: And I don't use the iPad very much. It's usually used by
my daughter. She's two, and she loves to play games on the
iPad.

Todd: Right.
Sarah: So it's an expensive toy.
Todd: So your daughter likes the iPad, you like the laptop.

Sarah: I like the laptop, yes.


Todd: And the personal computer?
Sarah: The personal computer is my husbands. And we also use
it as the family computer when we want to watch a movie or
watch a TV show. Something like that.
Todd: Oh wow. Sounds good. And phones?
Sarah: Phones. Well, I have my own phone. I have Sony phone.
It's an Xperia. And I like it. It's big, so sometimes my fingers can't
reach all the buttons but I can watch videos on it. I like that. And
when I leave the country, I can't use it in other countries. But I
can use the Wi-Fi. So that's convenient.

Todd: Yeah, that is convenient. Okay. Thanks a lot, Sarah.


Sarah: Thank you.
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Quiz

1) What did his brothers do to him?

a) Pick him up
b) Pick him off
c) Pick on him

2) What did Greg do his brother?

Beg 13 Crazy Brothers | Past Tense a) Punch him on the head


Greg talks about a fight he had with his brother. b) Push him into the door
c) Pull the door down on him
Todd: So, Greg you were saying you had
brothers and they always picked on you like 3) What did Greg's brother do to him?
all older brothers do.

Do you have any stories about what your a) Kick him


brothers used to do to you? Greg Todd b) Smack him
c) Stomp him
Greg: Ah, yes, you know I think Blanks!
back on some of the crazy fights Complete the gaps with the
we had and it is absolutely 4) What did Greg do with the pipe?
words on the right.
amazing that we are all still alive.
Example a) Hit his brother
One time, I was closing the garage We ___ in a fight. b) Throw it into the door
door and I didn't see my brother, c) Swing it like a spear
my oldest brother walking behind Write
me and I pulled the door down We got in a fight..
and it hit him in the head. 5) What did the other students think of Greg?
Todd: Right, ooh, ow!
a) He was real wimp
Greg: A complete accident, but he just got so angry. He had a b) He was a big bully
pair of shoes that he was holding in his hand, and I think he was c) He was tough and crazy
going to polish them or something, and he just took the shoe and
he smacked me as hard as he could right in the stomach.

Todd: Oh, that's gotta hurt. Grammar Forms


Greg: Oh, it hurt so much. I bent over and I got so angry and I
looked in the garage and I saw a big piece of metal pipe
Past Tense Regular | - ed
Todd: Oh, no!
close | closed
Greg: And I held it like a spear, and I ran after him, and he of look | looked
course ran away. I was chasing him around the house and he pick | picked
ran into the front door, and I threw the spear, as hard as I could, pull | pulled
and it went like a, I threw the pipe, and it went like a spear, smack | smacked
through the air, and he closed the door right behind him, and it
put a hole in the door. Past Tense Irregular | Change Form
Todd: Oh, man, it was gonna hit him. It would have hit him.
bend | bent
Greg: It would have hit him actually. get | got
go | went
Todd: Wow. You don't even want to think what could have have | had
happened if it had hit him. hold | held
make | made
Greg: Yeah, it's amazing that we're still alive. We used to have run | ran
fights with baseball bats and branches and things. see | saw
take | took
Todd: Well, it must have been good, made you tough and strong think | thought
for all the other kids at school. throw | threw

Greg: Yeah, they thought I was crazy. Past Tense Irregular | No Change

hit | hit
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hurt | hurt
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I did not see him.
We didn't tell anyone.
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Quiz

1) Why is she closest to her mother?

a) They are both easy-going


b) They are both female
c) They are both very ambitious

2) How does she describe her mother?

a) Very thin
b) Very heavy
c) Neither

Beg 24 Moms are Amazing| Pronouns


Akane talks about her mother and her relationship with her. 3) What does her mother do for a living?

a) She is a nurse
Ruth: So, Akane, tell me about your family. b) She is a teacher
Who do you get on well with in your family? c) She is a hairstylist

Akane: Well, I think I get along the best with 4) What does her mother enjoy doing?
my mother, I would say. Akane Ruth

Ruth: So, why is that? Blanks! a) Cooking


Complete the gaps with the b) Hiking
Akane: Well, I think it probably words on the right. c) Sewing
has to do with the fact that we're
both female. I mean the only other Example
people in my family are my father I gave ___ mom a gift.
and my brother. Grammar Forms
Write
Ruth: So, what does your mom I gave my mom a gift.
look like?
Subject Pronouns
Akane: Well, she's actually taller than me. She has dark hair and
a pretty firm build. Um, she's not too thin and not too fat, and I work in an office.
yeah! You work in an office.
She works in an office.
Ruth: And what does your mom do? Does she have a job? It is an office.
They work in an office.
Akane: Oh, good question. She's actually a hair dresser. Yeah, We work in an office.
so she does my hair and she's also an aesthetician as well so I
get free skin care products from her.
Object Pronouns
Ruth: Oh, that's fantastic. So what does your mom like to do
when she is not working? The man gave me a gift.
The man gave you a gift.
Akane: Well, she used to take sewing lessons, so she really The man gave her a gift.
likes to sew things like her own curtains and she even made me The man gave him a gift.
some clothes a few times. The man gave it to me.
The man gave them a gift.
Ruth: Wow, so she's talented. The man gave us a gift.

Akane: Yeah, she's quite artistic. Adjective Pronouns


Ruth: So when did you last see your mom or speak to your This is my house.
mom? This is your house.
Akane: Well, the last time I saw her was this spring. I stayed at This is her house.
my parents house for about a week and, yeah, that's when I saw This is his house.
This is its house.
her. This is their house.
Ruth: Was that a couple of months ago? This is our house.

Akane: Yeah, a couple of months ago, that's right.


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Ruth: And what was the last thing your mom bought for you?
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Akane: Actually, just before I came here, we went shopping Smartphone OK!
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actually.
Ruth: Wow, that's really nice. Well, thanks for that Akane.
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Quiz

1) Who spoke a new language?

a) Akane
b) Howard

2) Who went to the cinema?

a) Akane
b) Howard

Beg 25 Winter Vacation | Past Tense


Akane and Howard both talk about their winter vacations. 3) Who talked about the weather?

a) Akane
Winter Vacation b) Howard
Akane and Howard talk about their winter
vacations. Fill in the blanks for each 4) Who ate new types of food?
paragraph with the words in the box on the
side of the paragraph. Some words can be
used more than once. Akane Howard a) Akane
b) Howard
Akane's Vacation
Last year, I went to Portugal just after Word Puzzle #1
Christmas. And I stayed there until… Grammar Forms
well, just after New Year's this year. In Compete the text with
Portugal, I met up with one of my the words below:
friends from Toronto. He had family Questions
that lived in Portugal, because his met
family was originally from Portugal. had
stayed What did you do for vacation?
So, they were kind enough to let me lived Where did you go?
stay with them. I didn’t know any was Who did you meet?
Portuguese, except for some simple got
words like “hello”, and “thank you”. I went Affirmative
learned some simple words through thought
an audio CD, before I went there. And were
learned I took a trip to Italy.
the people that I stayed with didn’t I went to Rome.
know very much English either. met
I met my friends.
However, we got along surprisingly
well.
Negative
They were surprised that I was able to eat some of their exotic
foods. They made some delicious meals every single day, like I didn't buy anything.
octopus, tripe and rabbit. It is quite exotic, but I thought it was We did not go anywhere.
quite good. They also made some excellent desserts, like crème We didn't meet anyone.
caramel, and a rich sponge cake that they call Paon d’lo.
Yes / No Questions
Howard's Vacation
OK, now I'll talk about my winter Word Puzzle #2 Do you buy anything?
Did you go anywhere?
vacation. This winter vacation I spent Did you meet anyone?
two weeks in my hometown which is Compete the text with
Daytona Beach, Florida. It was the words below:
wonderful. The weather was warm Short Response
every day. It was sunny every day and called
the temperature was almost 80 was Yeah, a few things.
degrees. read No, it was too hot.
spent Yeah, some nice people
I visited my mother and I spent every got
morning having a nice leisurely cup of saw
coffee and reading the newspaper and visited
after that I got my bicycle out and and came Listen Online at elllo.org!
rode down to the beach and enjoyed rode
enjoyed Check Answers
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I had a wonderful time. I saw a couple of new movies, when I
was home in Florida. I saw The Aviator and also an interesting
movie called Spanglish, which I hope you all can see because
it's an interesting movie about English and the Spanish.

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