a statue → a big figure of a person or animal (stone or metal)
a guard → a person who watches a place and keeps it safe
something strange → something not normal, a little different
to check paintings → to look at paintings to see if they are okay
to be quiet → to make no noise
to hear a noise → to hear a sound
to move one’s head → to turn or change the position of your head
to be surprised → to feel something new or unexpected
to smile → to show you are happy with your face
to close one’s eyes → to shut your eyes
to laugh → to make a happy sound (ha ha)
to be sure → to know something is true
LISTEN ONLY, DO NOT LOOK AT TEXTS
Listen to the story, then do the following exercises below (full text at the end of the exercise):
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LISTEN ONLY
True or false:
Anna hears a noise.
Anna works in a school.
The statue smiles at Anna.
The boss believes Anna.
The museum is quiet at night.
Anna runs through the museum.
She checks the paintings and statues.
The statue moves its head.
Anna works in a museum.
The noise comes from a door.
Anna tells her boss in the morning.
Anna laughs when she sees the statue.
She is a night guard.
The museum is very loud at night.
The statue talks to Anna.
Anna walks through the rooms.
The statue runs fast.
Anna is sure the statue is normal.
The noise comes from a statue.
She works in the morning.
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True: 1,3,5,7,8,9,11,13,16,19
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LISTEN ONLY
Which one is correct?
Does Anna work in a school or in a museum?
Is she a manager or a night guard?
Is the museum noisy or quiet at night?
Does Anna check paintings and statues or books and computers?
Does she run through the rooms or walk through the rooms?
Does Anna see a light or hear a noise?
Does the noise come from a statue or a door?
Does the statue move its head or its arms?
Does the statue frown or smile at Anna?
Does Anna tell her boss in the morning or in the evening?
Is Anna bored or surprised when the statue moves?
Does Anna close her eyes or laugh when she sees the statue?
Does the boss laugh at her or believe Anna?
Does the statue talk to Anna or stay silent?
Does the statue walk slowly or run fast?
Is Anna not sure or sure about the statue?
Does Anna work at night or in the morning?
Does she feel happy or surprised in the museum?
Does the museum have paintings or computers?
Does Anna like her job or dislike her job?
__________________ Correct answers:
Does Anna work in a school or in a museum? – museum
Is she a manager or a night guard? – night guard
Is the museum noisy or quiet at night? – quiet
Does Anna check paintings and statues or books and computers? – paintings and statues
Does she run through the rooms or walk through the rooms? – walk
Does Anna see a light or hear a noise? – hear a noise
Does the noise come from a statue or a door? – statue
Does the statue move its head or its arms? – head
Does the statue frown or smile at Anna? – smile
Does Anna tell her boss in the morning or in the evening? – morning
Is Anna bored or surprised when the statue moves? – surprised
Does Anna close her eyes or laugh when she sees the statue? – close her eyes
Does the boss laugh at her or believe Anna? – laugh
Does the statue talk to Anna or stay silent? – stay silent
Does the statue walk slowly or run fast? – slowly
Is Anna not sure or sure about the statue? – not sure
Does Anna work at night or in the morning? – at night
Does she feel happy or surprised in the museum? – surprised
Does the museum have paintings or computers? – paintings
Does Anna like her job or dislike her job? – like
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LISTEN ONLY
What is Anna’s job?
a) Night guard
b) Teacher
Where does Anna work?
a) School
b) Museum
When does Anna walk through the rooms?
a) At night
b) During the day
What does Anna hear one night?
a) Music
b) A noise
Where does the noise come from?
a) A statue
b) A door
What does the statue do?
a) Runs fast
b) Moves its head
How does Anna feel when she sees the statue move?
a) Surprised
b) Bored
What does Anna do after she sees the statue move?
a) Shouts
b) Closes her eyes
When does Anna tell her boss about the statue?
a) In the evening
b) In the morning
What does the boss say?
a) It is only a statue
b) He believes her
Does Anna check paintings and statues or books?
a) Paintings and statues
b) Books
Is the museum quiet or noisy at night?
a) Noisy
b) Quiet
Does the statue smile or frown at Anna?
a) Smile
b) Frown
Does Anna walk or run through the museum?
a) Run
b) Walk
Is Anna sure or not sure about the statue?
a) Not sure
b) Sure
Does Anna work during the day or at night?
a) During the day
b) At night
Does the statue stay silent or talk to Anna?
a) Talk
b) Stay silent
Does the statue move slowly or fast?
a) Fast
b) Slowly
Does Anna feel happy or surprised in the museum?
a) Happy
b) Surprised
Does the boss laugh or believe Anna?
a) Believe
b) Laugh
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Correct answers:
a, 2. b, 3. a, 4. b, 5. a, 6. b, 7. a, 8. b, 9. b, 10. a, 11. a, 12. b, 13. a, 14. b, 15. a, 16. b, 17. b, 18. b, 19. b, 20. b
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Anna works in a museum. She is a night guard. Every evening, she walks through the rooms and checks the paintings and statues. The museum is very quiet at night.
One night, Anna hears a noise. She stops and listens. The noise comes from a big statue. It is a statue of a man.
Anna looks at the statue. At first, nothing happens. Then, the statue moves its head. Anna is very surprised. She cannot speak.
The statue looks at Anna and smiles. Then it walks slowly across the room.
Anna closes her eyes. When she opens them again, the statue is still. It does not move.
In the morning, Anna tells her boss. He laughs and says, “It is only a statue.”
Two goats live near a river. One goat is big. One goat is small.
There is a small bridge over the river. Only one goat can walk on it at a time.
One day, the big goat walks on the bridge. At the same time, the small goat walks from the other side. They meet in the middle.
The big goat says, “Move! I am big and strong.” The small goat says, “Please do not be proud. We can both cross.”
Both goats are proud. They push each other.
They lose balance and fall into the cold river. Splash!
They swim to the shore. They are wet and cold.
The lesson: Never be proud.
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Vocabulary:
to be proud – to feel very good about yourself, sometimes too much.
a goat – a small farm animal with horns and a beard.
to get wet – to have water on your body or clothes.
a river – a long, flowing body of water.
a bridge – a structure over water or a road that people can walk on.
one at a time – only one person or thing moves before the next one.
to meet in the middle – to come to the center from two sides.
to be strong – to have a lot of power or muscles.
both – the two people or things together.
to lose balance – to fall or almost fall because you are not stable.
to fall into the river – to drop into the river by accident.
to swim to the shore – to move in the water with your arms and legs until you reach land.
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Word match to definition
Words:
to be proud
a goat
to get wet
a river
a bridge
one at a time
to meet in the middle
to be strong
both
to lose balance
to fall into the river
to swim to the shore
Definitions (random order): A. To move in the water with your arms and legs until you reach land. B. Only one person or thing moves before the next one. C. To feel very good about yourself. D. Two people or things together. E. A long, flowing body of water. F. A small farm animal with horns and a beard. G. To drop into the river by accident. H. A structure over water or a road that people can walk on. I. To have water on your body or clothes. J. To come to the center from two sides. K. To fall or almost fall because you are not stable. L. To have a lot of power or muscles.
to be proud – to feel very good about yourself a goat – a small farm animal with horns and a beard to get wet – to have water on your body or clothes a river – a long, flowing body of water a bridge – a structure over water or a road that people can walk on one at a time – only one person or thing moves before the next one to meet in the middle – to come to the center from two sides to be strong – to have a lot of power or muscles both – two people or things together to lose balance – to fall or almost fall because you are not stable to fall into the river – to drop into the river by accident to swim to the shore – to move in the water with your arms and legs until you reach land
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True or false?
A goat is a small farm animal with horns.
To be proud means to feel sad about yourself.
One at a time means only one person moves before the next.
A river is dry land.
To get wet means to stay dry.
Both means only one person or thing.
To meet in the middle means to come to the center from two sides.
To be strong means to have a lot of power or muscles.
To lose balance means to stay very still.
To swim to the shore means to move in the water to reach land.
A bridge is a structure you can walk on over water or a road.
To fall into the river means to jump safely into the river.
To get wet means to feel dry.
Both means two people or things together.
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True: 1,3,7,8,10,11,14 ______________________
Correct version:
A goat is a small farm animal with horns. – T
To be proud means to feel sad about yourself. – F – True is: To be proud means to feel very good about yourself.
One at a time means only one person moves before the next. – T
A river is dry land. – F – True is: A river is a long, flowing body of water.
To get wet means to stay dry. – F – True is: To get wet means to have water on your body or clothes.
Both means only one person or thing. – F – True is: Both means two people or things together.
To meet in the middle means to come to the center from two sides. – T
To be strong means to have a lot of power or muscles. – T
To lose balance means to stay very still. – F – True is: To lose balance means to fall or almost fall because you are not stable.
To swim to the shore means to move in the water to reach land. – T
A bridge is a structure you can walk on over water or a road. – T
To fall into the river means to jump safely into the river. – F – True is: To fall into the river means to drop into the river by accident.
To get wet means to feel dry. – F – True is: To get wet means to have water on your body or clothes.
Both means two people or things together. – T
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Fill in, words below:
goat – middle – Another – shore – river – push – big – bridge – walks – on
Two goats live near a __________.
One goat is __________.
__________ goat is small.
A small __________ goes over the river.
Only one __________ can walk on the bridge at a time.
The big goat walks __________ the bridge.
The small goat __________ from the other side.
In the __________, they meet.
Both __________ each other.
They fall into the cold river and swim to the __________.
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Correct version:
Two goats live near a river.
One goat is big.
Another goat is small.
A small bridge goes over the river.
Only one goat can walk on the bridge at a time.
The big goat walks on the bridge.
The small goat walks from the other side.
In the middle, they meet.
Both push each other.
They fall into the cold river and swim to the shore.
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Put the words in order:
two / the/ goats / near / river / the / live
one / on/ goat / big / left / side / is /the
small / the/ goat / right / side / walks / the / on
the / a / small / goes / over / river / bridge
the / big / goat / walks / on / bridge
of / bridge / in / the / they / meet / middle / the
river / both / the / goats / push / each / other / into
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Correct answers:
The two goats live near the river.
One big goat is on the left side.
The small goat walks on the right side.
A small bridge goes over the river.
The big goat walks on the bridge.
They meet in the middle of the bridge.
Both goats push each other into river.
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Rewrite the dialogue, match question and answer:
Questions:
Where do the goats live?
How many goats are there?
Is one goat big or small?
Is the other goat big or small?
What do the goats do on the bridge?
Do the goats meet in the middle?
Are the goats proud?
What happens when they push each other?
Do they get wet?
What do the goats do after they fall?
Randomized Answers:
A. One goat is big. B. Yes, they get wet. C. They walk on the bridge. D. Yes, both goats are proud. E. The goats live near the river. F. Two goats. G. They swim to the shore. H. The other goat is small. I. Yes, they meet in the middle. J. They fall into the cold river.
Yesterday, Tom __________up the mountains with a jetpack. Suddenly, he __________on a rock and __________ his leg. He shouted for help. A mountain rescue team __________quickly. They __________Tom to the helicopter. The emergency service __________his leg and gave him medicine. Tom was wet and tired, but he __________safe. He __________to thank the rescue team. Tom __________ about his next adventure.
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Correct version:
Yesterday, Tom flew up the mountains with a jetpack. Suddenly, he slipped on a rock and broke his leg. He shouted for help. A mountain rescue team arrived quickly. They carried Tom to the helicopter. The emergency service checked his leg and gave him medicine. Tom was wet and tired, but he was safe. He remembered to thank the rescue team. Tom dreamed about his next adventure.
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Fill in the correct verb in past tense, verbs below:
be – dream – call – help – notice – remember
Fire in the Forest
Yesterday, Max was in the forest. Suddenly, a tree was on fire. He __________ the smoke and __________ the fire brigade. The fire brigade arrived quickly. They checked the forest and put out the fire. Max __________ them carry water bottles. He __________ tired but happy. Later, he watched a film about fire safety and __________ the emergency. Max __________ about becoming a firefighter one day.
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Correct version:
Yesterday, Max was in the forest. Suddenly, a tree was on fire. He noticed the smoke and called the fire brigade. The fire brigade arrived quickly. They checked the forest and put out the fire. Max helped them carry water bottles. He was tired but happy. Later, he watched a film about fire safety and remembered the emergency. Max dreamed about becoming a firefighter one day.
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Fill in the correct verb in past tense, verbs below:
check – be – dream – arrive – fall – help – shout – give
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Yesterday, Leo was sailing near the coast. Suddenly, the wind was strong, and he fell into the water. He shouted for help. A coastguard arrived with a rescue boat. They helped Leo and carried him safely on board. Leo was wet and tired. The coastguard checked that he was okay and gave him medicine. Later, Leo remembered the adventure and dreamed about flying with a jetpack again.
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Fill in the correct verb in past tense, verbs below:
Yesterday, a cat was stuck on a tree. It was high and in danger. A child __________ the cat and __________the fire brigade. The firefighters arrived quickly. They __________ the tree and __________ the cat safely down. The cat was wet but safe. The child __________ happy and __________ “thank you!” Later, the child __________ the rescue and __________ about helping animals again.
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Yesterday, a cat was stuck on a tree. It was high and in danger. A child noticed the cat and called the fire brigade. The firefighters arrived quickly. They climbed the tree and carried the cat safely down. The cat was wet but safe. The child was happy and shouted “thank you!” Later, the child remembered the rescue and dreamed about helping animals again.
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Fill in the correct verb in past tense, verbs below:
help – cry – smile – ride – give – push – promise – arrive
Biker Emergency
Tom lives in Austria. He jumped on his bike and __________ to school. Suddenly, a car __________ him off the bike. He __________ loudly. People called the emergency service. An ambulance __________ fast. The paramedics __________ Tom and lifted him into the ambulance. They __________ him medicine. Tom looked at the sky and felt safe. Later, he __________and __________ to be careful on his bike.
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Tom lives in Austria. He jumped on his bike and rode to school. Suddenly, a car pushed him off the bike. He cried loudly. People called the emergency service. An ambulance arrived fast. The paramedics helped Tom and lifted him into the ambulance. They gave him medicine. Tom looked at the sky and felt safe. Later, he smiled and promised to be careful on his bike.
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True or false:
Tom jumped on his bike and rode to school.
A car pushed him off the bike.
Tom jumped into a river.
He cried loudly.
People carried Tom on a stretcher to the mountains.
The ambulance arrived fast.
He fell asleep in the forest.
People called the emergency service.
The paramedics helped Tom and lifted him into the ambulance.
He looked at the sky and felt safe.
An ambulance arrived slowly.
Tom smiled and promised to be careful on his bike.
Tom jumped into a river. True is: Tom was pushed off his bike by a car.
He cried loudly.
People carried Tom on a stretcher to the mountains. True is: People called the emergency service.
The ambulance arrived fast.
He fell asleep in the forest. True is: He looked at the sky and felt safe.
People called the emergency service.
The paramedics helped Tom and lifted him into the ambulance.
He looked at the sky and felt safe.
An ambulance arrived slowly. True is: The ambulance arrived fast.
Tom smiled and promised to be careful on his bike.
They gave him medicine.
Tom lives in Germany. True is: Tom lives in Austria.
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Help!
Fill in, in past simple:
A man (sit) __________on a rock on the mountain. He __________ (fall) on the ground. His bike __________ (break). The man __________ (shout) for help. Two paramedics __________ (arrive). They __________ (carry) a bag and medicine. The man __________ (notice) the ambulance. The lights __________ (be) on. The man __________ (look) at his bike. The paramedics __________ (help) the man. They __________ (rescue) him. The man __________ (be) lucky. _______________________
Correct version:
A man sat on a rock on the mountain. He fell on the ground. His bike broke. The man shouted for help. Two paramedics arrived. They carried a bag and medicine. The man noticed the ambulance. The lights were on. The man looked at his bike. The paramedics helped the man. They rescued him. The man was lucky.
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LISTEN – IF NECESSARY TWICE OR THREE TIMES – AND COMPLETE
if necessary use the
button!
part 1:
Yesterday Anna and Tom __________ up the mountains in a small plane.
Suddenly the plane had a __________.
They were in __________.
Anna __________ for help.
Tom called the __________ service.
The mountain rescue __________ quickly.
The pilot landed on a mountain near a big__________.
Anna slipped and __________ her leg.
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part 2:
Tom __________ her.
The __________ arrived.
The paramedics __________ Anna.
They __________ her medicine.
Anna was __________ but safe.
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part 3:
Everyone was lucky.
Later Anna __________ the adventure and smiled.
The rescue __________ was amazing.
Tom __________ thank you.
It was a terrible __________, but in the end all were safe.
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Correct version:
Yesterday Anna and Tom flew up the mountains in a small plane. Suddenly the plane had a problem. They were in danger.Anna shouted for help. Tom called the rescue service. The mountain rescue arrived quickly.The pilot landed on a mountain near a big rock. Anna slipped and broke her leg.
Tom carried her.The ambulance arrived. The paramedics helped Anna. They gave her medicine. Anna was tired but safe.
Everyone was lucky. Later Anna remembered the adventure and smiled. The rescue team was amazing. Tom said thank you.It was a terrible situation, but in the end all were safe.
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Saxon genitive (’s) – showing possession
The Saxon genitive shows that something belongs to someone. We add ’s to a name or noun.
Basic rule:
👉 person/animal + ’s + thing
Examples:
John’s book = the book belongs to John
Anna’s bag = the bag belongs to Anna
The cat’s food = the food belongs to the cat
If the name ends in -s (like James):
We still usually add ’s:
James’s book = the book belongs to James
James’s car = the car belongs to James
Plural nouns:
If the word is plural and already ends in -s, we just add an apostrophe ’:
the boys’ room = the room of the boys
the teachers’ office = the office of the teachers
Easy way to remember:
Instead of saying “the book of John”, we say: 👉 John’s book
If you want, I can also give you a short quiz to practice it.
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Rewrite with Saxon genitive
the book of James → __________ YOU WRITE: James’s book
A: Hello. B: Hi. A: My name is Anna. What is your name? B: My name is Tom. A: Nice to meet you. B: Nice to meet you too.
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A: Hello. B: Hi. A: My name is Anna. What is your name? B: My name is Tom. A: Nice to meet you, Tom. B: Nice to meet you too, Anna. A: Where are you from? B: I am from Canada. A: And you? B: I am from Spain.
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Dialogue 2: Name and country
A: Hello! What is your name? B: My name is Sara. A: Where are you from? B: I am from Brazil. A: Oh, nice!
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A: Hello! What is your name? B: My name is Sara. A: Nice to meet you, Sara. B: Nice to meet you too. A: Where are you from? B: I am from Brazil. A: Do you live here? B: Yes, I live here now. A: Welcome! B: Thank you!
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Dialogue 3: Name and age
A: Hi. B: Hello. A: How old are you? B: I am 18 years old. A: And you? B: I am 20.
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A: Hi. B: Hello. A: How old are you? B: I am 18 years old. A: And you? B: I am 20 years old. A: Are you a student? B: Yes, I am a student. A: Nice to meet you. B: Nice to meet you too.
A: Hello. What do you do? B: I am a student. A: What do you study? B: I study English.
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A: Hello. What do you do? B: I am a student. A: What do you study? B: I study English. A: Where do you study? B: I study at a school. A: Do you like English? B: Yes, I like it.
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Dialogue 5: Work
A: Hi! B: Hi! A: What is your job? B: I am a nurse. A: Where do you work? B: I work in a hospital.
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A: Hi! B: Hi! A: What is your job? B: I am a nurse. A: Where do you work? B: I work in a hospital. A: Is the hospital near? B: Yes, it is near. A: Nice! B: Thank you.
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a nurse – a person who helps sick [not healthy; feeling ill]people. a hospital – a place where sick people go to get help. near – close in distance [how far one place is from another].
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Dialogue 6: Likes
A: Hello. B: Hi. A: What do you like? B: I like music and coffee. A: Me too!
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A: Hello. B: Hi. A: What do you like? B: I like music and coffee. A: Do you like tea? B: No, I don’t like tea. A: Oh, okay. B: And you? A: I like coffee too. B: Me too!
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Dialogue 7: First day in class
A: Hello. Are you new here? B: Yes, I am. A: What is your name? B: My name is Alex. A: Welcome, Alex! B: Thank you.
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A: Hello. Are you new here? B: Yes, I am. A: What is your name? B: My name is Alex. A: Nice to meet you, Alex. B: Nice to meet you too. A: Where are you from? B: I am from Australia. A: Welcome to the class! B: Thank you very much.
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Match the questions with the correct answers.
Questions:
Hello!
What is your name?
Nice to meet you.
Where are you from?
How old are you?
What do you do?
What do you study?
Do you like English?
Do you like music?
Where do you live?
Answers: A. I am 19 years old. B. I study English. C. Hi! D. I live in Madrid. E. I am from Spain. F. Yes, I like music too. G. I am a student. H. My name is Sara. I. Nice to meet you too. J. Yes, I like it.
Today is Tom’s birthday. His friends are at his house.
Maria is in the kitchen. She is baking a cake. The cake is delicious.
Fred is in the living room. He is putting candles on the cake.
Susan is in the hall. She is knocking on the door.
Grandma Sue is in the dining room. She is helping with decorations.
Finally, Tom is in the bedroom. His friends are ready.
“Surprise!” they say. Tom is very happy.
They are eating the cake and playing games. The birthday is excellent.
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Fill in the blanks:
Numbers 1–10
Today is my _______ birthday. (1)
He lives on the _______ floor. (3)
I finished _______ in the football match. (2)
This is her _______ jacket. (5)
She came _______ in the race. (8)
My book is on the _______ shelf. (4)
I knocked on the _______ door. (7)
Numbers 11–20
My birthday is on the _______ of March. (12)
The painting is on the _______ wall. (11)
We baked a cake on the _______ of February. (13)
She felt sad on the _______ day of the month. (15)
My alarm clock rang on the _______ morning. (18)
He phoned for the _______ time yesterday. (16)
I lost the match for the _______ time. (20)
Numbers 21–30
The cinema opened on the _______ of July. (21)
They interviewed the _______ person in the hall. (30)
I got a ticket on the _______ floor. (22)
We celebrated on the _______ of April. (25)
The robbery happened on the _______ street. (28)
My friend came _______ in the game. (24)
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Correct answers:
Numbers 1–10
Today is my first birthday.
He lives on the third floor.
I finished second in the football match.
This is her fifth jacket.
She came eighth in the race.
My book is on the fourth shelf.
I knocked on the seventh door.
Numbers 11–20
My birthday is on the twelfth of March.
The painting is on the eleventh wall.
We baked a cake on the thirteenth of February.
She felt sad on the fifteenth day of the month.
My alarm clock rang on the eighteenth morning.
He phoned for the sixteenth time yesterday.
I lost the match for the twentieth time.
Numbers 21–30
The cinema opened on the twenty-first of July.
They interviewed the thirtieth person in the hall.
I got a ticket on the twenty-second floor.
We celebrated on the twenty-fifth of April.
The robbery happened on the twenty-eighth street.
My friend came twenty-fourth in the game.
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Write dates in words:
5 January → _______ YOU WRITE: the fifth of January
12 July → _______
23 March → _______
1 October → _______
31 December → _______
16 May → _______
8 August → _______
29 June → _______
14 February → _______
21 September → _______
3 November → _______
26 April → _______
7 January → _______
18 July → _______
2 March → _______
30 October → _______
11 December → _______
19 May → _______
4 August → _______
25 June → _______
9 February → _______
22 September → _______
6 November → _______
27 April → _______
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Correct answers:
5 January → the fifth of January
12 July → the twelfth of July
23 March → the twenty-third of March
1 October → the first of October
31 December → the thirty-first of December
16 May → the sixteenth of May
8 August → the eighth of August
29 June → the twenty-ninth of June
14 February → the fourteenth of February
21 September → the twenty-first of September
3 November → the third of November
26 April → the twenty-sixth of April
7 January → the seventh of January
18 July → the eighteenth of July
2 March → the second of March
30 October → the thirtieth of October
11 December → the eleventh of December
19 May → the nineteenth of May
4 August → the fourth of August
25 June → the twenty-fifth of June
9 February → the ninth of February
22 September → the twenty-second of September
6 November → the sixth of November
27 April → the twenty-seventh of April
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Time Prepositions
Time prepositions tell us when something happens.
1️⃣ at
Use: for a time / moment
at 7 o’clock
at noon
at night
Examples:
The lesson starts at 9 o’clock.
I sleep at night.
👉 Think: exact time
2️⃣ on
Use: for days and dates
on Monday
on my birthday
on May 5th
Examples:
I work on Monday.
My birthday is on June 3rd.
👉 Think: day
3️⃣ in
Use: for longer time (months, years, parts of the day)
in March
in 2026
in the morning
Examples:
I was born in July.
We meet in the afternoon.
👉 Think: long time
Very easy tip ⭐
Preposition
Use
at
exact time
on
day / date
in
long time
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Fill in the correct preposition: at, on, or in.
My birthday is ___ February 2.
I was ___ the cinema last night.
We have a football match ___ Monday.
I get up ___ seven o’clock.
I was born ___ March.
I read a poem ___ the library.
The alarm clock rings ___ six.
We bake a cake ___ my birthday.
I felt ill ___ last night.
The interview is ___ ten o’clock.
We meet ___ the cinema.
The robbery happened ___ night.
The painting is in the library ___ April.
I wear my jacket ___ winter.
The football match is ___ February 2, 2026.
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Correct version:
My birthday is on February 2.
I was at the cinema last night.
We have a football match on Monday.
I get up at seven o’clock.
I was born in March.
I read a poem in the library.
The alarm clock rings at six.
We bake a cake on my birthday.
I felt ill last night.
The interview is at ten o’clock.
We meet at the cinema.
The robbery happened at night.
The painting is in the library in April.
I wear my jacket in winter.
The football match is on February 2, 2026.
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Was/were?
We use was / were to talk about actions or situations in the past — things that are finished.
I was at home yesterday.
She was ill last night.
We were at the cinema.
Easy rule ⭐
Now → am / is / are
Past → was / were
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Was / Were
1️⃣ When do we use WAS?
Use was with:
I
he
she
it
one person / one thing
Examples:
I was tired.
She was at home.
The cinema was closed.
2️⃣ When do we use WERE?
Use were with:
you
we
they
more than one person / thing
Examples:
You were late.
We were at the library.
They were happy.
The dogs were in the garden.
3️⃣ Easy table
Subject
Past of “be”
I
was
you (singular)
were
he
was
she
was
it
was
we
were
you (plural)
were
they
were
✅ Tip:
Was → I, he, she, it
Were → you, we, you (plural), they
Examples:
I was at home.
We were at the library.
You (plural) were at school.
They were happy.
4️⃣ Short sentences
I was ill last night.
She was angry.
We were at the cinema.
They were scared.
5️⃣ Very important tip ⚠️
❌ I were tired. ✅ I was tired.
❌ They was at home. ✅ They were at home.
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Was/were – fill in:
I ___ at the library yesterday.
Tom ___ angry last night.
He ___ scared of the robbery.
She ___ sad because she lost her jacket.
It ___ a robbery last night.
We ___ at the cinema yesterday.
Tom and Jerry ___ happy after the football match.
They ___ messy eaters at lunch.
I ___ excellent in the football match.
Tom ___ at the birthday party.
He ___ ill last night.
She ___ baking a cake yesterday.
It ___ delicious.
We ___ confused about the task.
Tom and Jerry ___ at the football match.
They ___ scared of the alarm clock.
I ___ in the dining room.
Tom ___ interviewing the robber.
She ___ telling a lie.
We ___ finally at the library.
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Correct answer:
I was at the library yesterday.
Tom was angry last night.
He was scared of the robbery.
She was sad because she lost her jacket.
It was a robbery last night.
We were at the cinema yesterday.
Tom and Jerry were happy after the football match.
They were messy eaters at lunch.
I was excellent in the football match.
Tom was at the birthday party.
He was ill last night.
She was baking a cake yesterday.
It was delicious.
We were confused about the task.
Tom and Jerry were at the football match.
They were scared of the alarm clock.
I was in the dining room.
Tom was interviewing the robber.
She was telling a lie.
We were finally at the library.
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The Miller family, fill in, was/were:
Yesterday, the Miller family ___ at home.
Tom ___ in the hall.
Susan ___ in the kitchen.
Maria ___ in the dining room.
Fred ___ in the bathroom.
Granddad Doug ___ in the library.
Granny Sue ___ in the living room.
The alarm clock ___ in the bedroom.
The cake ___ on the kitchen table.
The football match ___ on the TV in the cinema room.
Tom and Fred ___ in the hall.
Susan and Maria ___ in the kitchen.
Granddad Doug and Granny Sue ___ in the living room.
The Miller family ___ happy.
Everyone ___ in a different room.
The cake ___ delicious.
Fred ___ ill.
Maria ___ a messy eater.
The alarm clock ___ silent.
The football match ___ excellent.
The house ___ busy.
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Correct version:
Yesterday, the Miller family was at home.
Tom was in the hall. Susan was in the kitchen. Maria was in the dining room. Fred was in the bathroom. Granddad Doug was in the library. Granny Sue was in the living room.
The alarm clockwas in the bedroom. The cake was on the kitchen table. The football match was on the TV in the cinema room. Tom and Fred were in the hall. Susan and Maria were in the kitchen. Granddad Doug and Granny Sue were in the living room.
The Miller family was happy. Everyone was in a different room. The cake was delicious. Fred was ill. Maria was a messy eater. The alarm clock was silent. The football match was excellent. The house was busy.
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An interview:
Inspector Clyde: Last night, there was a robbery in the Miller’s house. Diamonds were stolen. I need to know where everyone was.
Tom: I was in the living room. I was watching TV.
Maria: I was in the dining room. I was reading a newspaper.
Susan: I was in the kitchen.
Fred: I was in the kitchen. I was cooking.
Granny Sue: I was in the bedroom.
Granddad Doug: I was in the bedroom.
Inspector Clyde: So, everyone was in a different room. Were the diamonds safe?
Tom: No, the diamonds were stolen.
Maria: We were all in the house.
Fred: No one was outside the house.
Susan: The alarm clock was in the bedroom.
Granny Sue: Everything was quiet until the robbery.
Granddad Doug: We were safe in our rooms.
Inspector Clyde: Thank you. I understand.
___________________________ Answer:
Who was in the living room last night?
Who was cooking in the kitchen?
Where was Maria?
Where were Granny Sue and Granddad Doug?
When was the robbery?
What was stolen from the house?
Which room was the alarm clock in?
Why were you all in different rooms?
Who was watching TV last night?
Where was Fred?
______________________________ Answers:
Who was in the living room last night?
Tom was in the living room last night.
Who was cooking in the kitchen?
Fred was cooking in the kitchen.
Where was Maria?
Maria was in the dining room.
Where were Granny Sue and Granddad Doug?
Granny Sue and Granddad Doug were in the bedroom.
When was the robbery?
The robbery was last night.
What was stolen from the house?
Diamonds were stolen from the house.
Which room was the alarm clock in?
The alarm clock was in the bedroom.
Why were you all in different rooms?
We were all in different rooms because we were at home.
Who was watching TV last night?
Tom was watching TV last night.
Where was Fred?
Fred was in the kitchen.
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The house of Salas:
Hello! My name is Salas. I live in a big house. It has three storeys and a basement.
In the basement, I have a garage. I park my car there.
On the ground floor, I have a living room, a kitchen, a hall, and a bathroom. I cook in the kitchen. I watch TV in the living room. I wash in the bathroom. I open the front door in the hall.
On the first floor, I have a children’s room (*). My brother plays there. I study there too.
On the second floor, I have a bedroom and a library. I sleep in my bedroom. I read books in the library.
Outside, I have a garden. I play football there.
My house is big and comfortable. I like my house very much!
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(*) children’s room = room of the children
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Match the room with what you do:
Rooms:
Garden
Children’s Room
Kitchen
Hall
Bathroom
Living Room
Basement
Bedroom
Library
Garage
Activities:
a) Play football and walk b) Store things c) Watch TV and relax d) Sleep and rest e) Open the front door and welcome guests f) Cook and eat g) Play games and study h) Park your car i) Wash and brush your teeth j) Read books and study
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Answer Key:
1 → a) Play football and walk 2 → g) Play games and study 3 → f) Cook and eat 4 → e) Open the front door and welcome guests 5 → i) Wash and brush your teeth 6 → c) Watch TV and relax 7 → b) Store things 8 → d) Sleep and rest 9 → j) Read books and study 10 → h) Park your car
a person or animal that looks for animals to catch or eat
jagen
to hunt
to look for and catch animals to eat
meistens
mostly
usually or most of the time
sich im Dunkeln verstecken
to hide in the dark
to stay where it is very dark so no one can see you
sich leise bewegen
to move quietly
to walk or go without making noise
weit springen
to jump far
to move from one place to another in the air a long distance
Lärm machen
to make noise
to make a sound
brüllen
to roar
a very loud sound that an animal makes
beschützen
to protect
to keep someone or something safe
Tiere erschrecken
to scare animals
to make animals afraid
Junges
a cub
a baby animal, like a baby panther or bear
sich um etwas kümmern
to take care of something
to help and watch something so it is safe and healthy
am Leben erhalten
to keep alive
to help something stay alive
zerstören
to destroy
to break something or make it stop existing
in Gefahr sein
to be in danger
to be in a situation where you can be hurt or die
Abholzung
deforestation
cutting down many trees in a forest
illegal sein
to be illegal
something that is against the law
zusammenfassend
in conclusion
at the end, when you say the final idea
stark sein
to be powerful
to have a lot of strength or ability
respektieren
to respect
to be kind and careful with someone or something
schützen
to protect
to keep safe from danger or harm
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The black panther is a big and strong wild animal. It is very beautiful and very fast. The black panther is not a different kind of animal. It is a leopard or a jaguar with black color. The black color comes from the skin and the fur. Sometimes, if the sun is bright, you can see spots on its body. These spots are like the normal leopard or jaguar.
Black panthers live in warm places. They live in forests and jungles. Some live in Africa, some in Asia, and some in South America. They like places with many trees. Trees are important for them. Panthers can climb trees and hide from danger. They also rest in trees during the day.
The black panther is a
carnivore. This means it eats meat. It eats animals like deer, birds, and small animals. The black panther is a very good hunter. It hunts mostly at night. At night, it can see very well. Its black color helps it hide in the dark. When it moves quietly, other animals do not see it.
The black panther is very fast and strong. It can run quickly and jump far. It can also climb very high. Sometimes, it jumps from tree to tree. It is very quiet. It does not make much noise. But when it wants, it can roar. Its roar is very loud. It uses the roar to protect its home or to scare other animals.
Black panthers usually live alone. They do not live in groups like lions. They meet other panthers only to have babies. A baby panther is called a cub. The mother panther takes care of her cubs. She teaches them how to hunt and how to live in the forest. Cubs stay with their mother for a long time. Then, they go to live alone.
The black panther is important for nature. It helps keep the forest alive. It controls the number of other animals. Without black panthers, some animals can eat too much food and destroy the forest.
Today, black panthers are in danger. People cut the forests to build houses and roads. This is called deforestation. It is very bad for panthers. Some people also hunt black panthers for their fur. This is illegal in many countries, but it still happens. We must protect the black panther and its home.
In conclusion, the black panther is a beautiful, strong, and smart animal. It is quiet, fast, and powerful. It lives in forests and jungles, hunts at night, and climbs trees very well. We should respect black panthers and protect the forests where they live.
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Match word and definition, part 1:
Words:
a kind of animal
skin
fur
a spot
a jungle
to climb a tree
to hide from danger
to rest in a tree
a carnivore
a deer
a hunter
to hunt
mostly
to hide in the dark
to move quietly
to jump far
to make noise
Definitions A. to go up a tree using hands and feet B. usually or most of the time C. a very big forest with many trees and animals D. an animal that eats meat E. to stay where it is very dark so no one can see you F. to walk or go without making noise G. a type of animal, like a dog, cat, or panther H. to look for and catch animals to eat I. a wild animal with four legs and antlers [horns] J. a person or animal that looks for animals to catch or eat K. the outside part of an animal’s body L. to make a sound M. a baby animal, like a baby panther or bear N. the soft hair on an animal’s body O. to stay safe so no one or no animal can hurt you P. to stop and sleep or relax in a tree Q. a small round mark on an animal’s skin or fur R. to move from one place to another in the air a long distance
Words (18–32): 18. to roar 19. to protect 20. to scare animals 21. a cub 22. to take care of something 23. to keep alive 24. to destroy 25. to be in danger 26. deforestation 27. to be illegal 28. in conclusion 29. to be powerful 30. to respect 31. antlers
Definitions: A. a baby animal, like a baby panther or bear B. to keep safe from danger or harm C. at the end, when you say the final idea D. to break something or make it stop existing E. to be in a situation where you can be hurt or die F. cutting down many trees in a forest G. something that is against the law H. a very loud sound that an animal makes I. to have a lot of strength or ability J. to be kind and careful with someone or something K. to help and watch something so it is safe and healthy L. to make animals afraid M. to help something stay alive N. the big, hard branches on the head of some animals, like a deer
Panthers cannot jump far. True is: Panthers can jump far.
Panthers climb trees to hide from danger.
Antlers are on black panthers. True is: Antlers are on deer, not panthers.
Panthers mostly hunt during the day. True is: Panthers mostly hunt at night.
Panthers rest in trees during the day.
Panthers usually live in groups. True is: Panthers usually live alone.
A cub is a baby panther.
Panthers are always safe in the forest. True is: Panthers are often in danger because of humans.
Black panthers are powerful animals.
It is legal to hunt black panthers. True is: Hunting black panthers is illegal.
Panthers have spots that are sometimes visible in sunlight.
Panthers have no fur. True is: Panthers have black fur.
To protect the panther means to keep it safe from danger.
Deforestation makes it easier for panthers to live. True is: Deforestation destroys panther homes.
Panthers usually live alone.
Panthers are carnivores.
Panthers have black fur.
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Fill in, words below:
at night – keep it safe – fur – animals – deer – trees – forest – rest – alone – spots – hunt – meat- black – food – cub
The black panther is a strong carnivore that eats __________.
Black panthers have black __________ that sometimes has small spots.
A __________ is a baby panther that stays near its mother.
Panthers climb __________ to hide from danger and to rest safely.
Panthers __________ in trees during the day and wait quietly.
Panthers move quietly when they __________ other animals.
Panthers mostly hunt __________ when it is dark.
Panthers usually live __________ and do not stay in groups.
Panthers can jump far to catch their __________.
Panthers eat animals like __________ in the forest or jungle.
Panthers have ___________ on their fur that can sometimes be seen in the sunlight.
To protect the panther means to __________ from danger and hunters.
Deforestation destroys the __________ and makes it hard for panthers.
Hunting __________ panthers is illegal [not allowed]
Black panthers are very powerful __________ and people must respect them.
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Correct version:
The black panther is a strong carnivore that eats meat.
Black panthers have black fur that sometimes has small spots.
A cub is a baby panther that stays near its mother.
Panthers climb trees to hide from danger and to rest safely.
Panthers rest in trees during the day and wait quietly.
Panthers move quietly when they hunt other animals.
Panthers mostly hunt at night when it is dark.
Panthers usually live alone and do not stay in groups.
Panthers can jump far to catch their food.
Panthers eat animals like deer in the forest or jungle.
Panthers have spots on their fur that can sometimes be seen in the sunlight.
To protect the panther means to keep it safe from danger and hunters.
Deforestation destroys the forest and makes it hard for panthers.
Hunting black panthers is illegal.
Black panthers are very powerful animals and people must respect them.
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Connect the sentences:
The black panther is a carnivore
A cub is a baby panther
Panthers climb trees
Panthers rest in trees
Panthers move quietly
Panthers mostly hunt at night
Panthers usually live alone
Panthers can jump far
To protect the panther
Hunting black panthers
Second Part:
A. to keep it safe from danger. B. that sometimes has spots on its fur. C. when it is dark. D. to hide from danger and rest safely. E. and wait quietly during the day. F. to catch their food. G. and do not stay in groups. H. is illegal and against the law. I. that stays near its mother. J. when they hunt other animals.
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1-B, 2-I, 3-D, 4-E, 5-J, 6-C, 7-G, 8-F, 9-A, 10-H
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Corrrect sentences:
The black panther is a carnivore that sometimes has spots on its fur.
A cub is a baby panther that stays near its mother.
Panthers climb trees to hide from danger and rest safely.
Panthers rest in trees and wait quietly during the day.
Panthers move quietly when they hunt other animals.
Panthers mostly hunt at night when it is dark.
Panthers usually live alone and do not stay in groups.
Panthers can jump far to catch their food.
To protect the panther is to keep it safe from danger.
Hunting black panthers is illegal and against the law.
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Answer:
Does a black panther eat plants or meat? YOU WRITE: A black panther eats meat.
Is a baby panther called a cub or a deer? _______________________________
Does a panther rest in a tree or on the ground? _______________________________
Can a panther climb a tree or a mountain? _______________________________
Does a panther hunt at night or during the day? _______________________________
Does a panther move quietly or loudly when it hunts? _______________________________
Does a panther usually live alone or in groups? _______________________________
Does a panther eat a deer or grass? _______________________________
Is it legal or illegal to hunt black panthers? _______________________________
Does a panther have fur or antlers [horns]? _______________________________
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A black panther eats meat.
A baby panther is called a cub.
A panther rests in a tree.
A panther can climb a tree.
A panther hunts at night.
A panther moves quietly when it hunts.
A panther usually lives alone.
A panther eats a deer.
It is illegal to hunt black panthers.
A panther has fur.
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BONUS DIALOGUE
Interview with an expert on the black panther
Q: What is a black panther? A: The black panther is a big and strong wild animal. It is very beautiful and very fast.
Q: Is the black panther a different kind of animal? A: No, the black panther is not a different kind of animal. It is a leopard or a jaguar with black color.
Q: Where does the black color come from? A: The black color comes from the skin and the fur.
Q: When can we see spots on its body? A: Sometimes, if the sun is bright, you can see spots on its body.
Q: What are these spots like? A: These spots are like the normal leopard or jaguar.
Q: Where do black panthers live? A: Black panthers live in warm places.
Q: Do they live in forests and jungles? A: Yes, they live in forests and jungles.
Q: Which places do they live in? A: Some live in Africa, some in Asia, and some in South America.
Q: Why are trees important for them? A: They like places with many trees. Trees are important for them.
Q: What can panthers do with trees? A: Panthers can climb trees and hide from danger.
Q: Where do they rest during the day? A: They rest in trees during the day.
Q: What does the black panther eat? A: The black panther is a carnivore. This means it eats meat.
Q: What animals does it eat? A: It eats animals like deer, birds, and small animals.
Q: Is the black panther a good hunter? A: Yes, the black panther is a very good hunter.
Q: When does it hunt? A: It hunts mostly at night.
Q: How does it see at night? A: At night, it can see very well.
Q: How does its black color help it? A: Its black color helps it hide in the dark.
Q: How is the black panther’s body? A: The black panther is very fast and strong.
Q: What can it do when it moves? A: It can run quickly and jump far.
Q: Can it climb and jump in trees? A: It can climb very high. Sometimes, it jumps from tree to tree.
Q: Is it noisy? A: It is very quiet. It does not make much noise.
Q: When does it roar? A: When it wants, it can roar. Its roar is very loud.
Q: Why does it use the roar? A: It uses the roar to protect its home or to scare other animals.
Q: Do black panthers live in groups? A: No, black panthers usually live alone.
Q: When do they meet other panthers? A: They meet other panthers only to have babies.
Q: What is a baby panther called? A: A baby panther is called a cub.
Q: Who takes care of the cubs? A: The mother panther takes care of her cubs.
Q: What does the mother teach the cubs? A: She teaches them how to hunt and how to live in the forest.
Q: How long do cubs stay with the mother? A: Cubs stay with their mother for a long time.
Q: Why is the black panther important for nature? A: The black panther is important for nature. It helps keep the forest alive.
Q: What happens without black panthers? A: Without black panthers, some animals can eat too much food and destroy the forest.
Q: Are black panthers in danger today? A: Yes, today, black panthers are in danger.
Q: Why is deforestation bad for panthers? A: People cut the forests to build houses and roads. This is called deforestation. It is very bad for panthers.
Q: Do people hunt black panthers? A: Some people hunt black panthers for their fur.
Q: Is this legal? A: This is illegal in many countries, but it still happens.
Q: What should we do? A: We must protect the black panther and its home.
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Interview with a black panther
Q: Hello, black panther. Can you tell me about yourself? A: Hello. I am a black panther. I am big and strong. I am very fast and very quiet. I am also very beautiful.
Q: Are you a different kind of animal? A: No. I am not a different kind of animal. I am a leopard or a jaguar with black color.
Q: Why is your color black? A: My black color comes from my skin and my fur. When the sun is bright, you can see spots on my body.
Q: Where do you live? A: I live in warm places. I live in forests and jungles. Some of us live in Africa, some in Asia, and some in South America.
Q: Why are trees important for you? A: Trees are very important. I can climb trees and hide from danger. I also rest in trees during the day.
Q: What do you do at night? A: At night, I hunt. I can see very well at night. My black color helps me hide in the dark.
Q: What animals do you eat? A: I eat meat. I eat deer, birds, and small animals. I am a very good hunter.
Q: Are you loud or quiet? A: I am very quiet. I do not make much noise. But sometimes I roar. My roar is very loud.
Q: Why do you roar? A: I roar to protect my home or to scare other animals.
Q: Do you live with other black panthers? A: No. I usually live alone. I do not live in groups like lions.
Q: What about baby panthers? A: A baby panther is called a cub. The mother panther takes care of her cubs. Cubs stay with their mother for a long time.
Q: What problems do you have today? A: Today, we are in danger. People cut the forests. This is called deforestation. It is very bad for us.
Q: Is hunting a problem? A: Yes. Some people hunt us for our fur. This is illegal in many countries, but it still happens.
Q: What do you want people to know? A: We are important for nature. We help keep the forest alive. People must protect us and our home.
A place with no trees or buildings, empty and big.
ein Grasland
a grassland
Big area with a lot of grass, no trees.
eine Savanne
a savanna
Big open area with grass and some trees (like in Africa).
jagen
to hunt
To run after animals and catch them for food.
viel Platz
a lot of space
Very big area to move.
frei bewegen
to move freely
To go where you want, no walls or problems.
ein schlanker Körper
a slim body
A long and thin body (not fat).
das Gleichgewicht halten
to keep balance
To not fall when you run fast.
ein Fell
a fur
The hair on an animal’s body.
ein Fleck / ein Punkt
a spot
A small round mark (black on yellow, for example).
sich verstecken
to hide
To go where others cannot see you.
vor der Sonne schützen
to protect from the sun
To keep safe from hot sun.
ein Fleischfresser
a carnivore
An animal that eats meat.
ein Hirsch
a deer
An animal with horns that eats grass.
ein Hase
a rabbit
A small animal with long ears that jumps.
eine Antilope
an antelope
A fast animal with horns that lives in Africa.
eine Beute fangen
to catch a prey
To run and take an animal to eat.
für kurze Zeit
for a short time
Only a little time, not long.
sich ausruhen
to rest
To stop moving and sleep or relax.
müde werden
to get tired
To feel no energy after running.
jagen beibringen
to teach how to hunt
To show young animals how to catch food.
ein Junges
a cub
A baby cheetah or big cat.
süß sein
to be cute
To look very nice and lovely.
verspielt sein
to be playful
To like playing and running for fun.
vor Gefahr schützen
to protect from danger
To keep safe from bad things or enemies.
in Gefahr sein
to be in danger
To have big problems, maybe die.
zerstören
to destroy
To break or make something bad.
ein sicherer Ort
a safe place
A good place with no danger.
ein Lebensraum / Habitat
a habitat
The home where an animal lives (with food, water…).
zum Schluss
in conclusion
At the end / to finish.
die Natur retten
to save nature
To help animals, plants and the world stay alive.
The cheetah is a beautiful and interesting animal. It is a wild animal and it lives in nature. The cheetah is famous because it is the fastest land animal in the world. Many people like the cheetah because it is strong, fast, and elegant.
The cheetah lives mainly in Africa. Some cheetahs also live in parts of Asia, but they are very rare there. Cheetahs like open places such as grasslands and savannas. These places are good for running and hunting. The cheetah needs a lot of space to live and move freely.
The cheetah has a slim body and long legs. Its body is made for speed. It has a small head and a long tail. The tail helps the cheetah keep balance when it runs. The cheetah has yellow fur with black spots all over its body. These spots help the cheetah hide in the grass. The cheetah also has black lines on its face. These lines go from the eyes to the mouth and help protect its eyes from the sun.
The cheetah eats meat. It is a
carnivore.
It hunts animals like deer, rabbits, and small antelopes. The cheetah hunts during the day. It uses its strong legs and fast speed to catch its prey. The cheetah can run very fast, up to 100 kilometers per hour, but only for a short time. After running, the cheetah needs to rest because it gets tired quickly.
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Cheetahs usually live alone, but sometimes they live in small groups. A mother cheetah lives with her babies. She takes care of them and teaches them how to hunt. Baby cheetahs are called cubs. They are very cute and playful. The mother protects them from danger.
Today, cheetahs are in danger. There are not many cheetahs left in the world. People destroy their homes and hunt animals that cheetahs eat. Because of this, cheetahs cannot find enough food or safe places to live. Many organizations work to protect cheetahs and their habitats.
In conclusion, the cheetah is an amazing animal. It is fast, beautiful, and important for nature. We should learn about cheetahs and help protect them. Saving cheetahs means saving nature and the future of our planet.
Good luck!
Match word and definition, part 1:
a land animal
mainly
to be rare
an open place
a grassland
a savanna
to hunt
a lot of space
to move freely
a slim body
to keep balance
a fur
a spot
to hide
to protect from the sun
a carnivore
a deer
Definitions:
A. An animal that eats meat. B. Big area with a lot of grass, no trees. C. To run after animals and catch them for food. D. Very big area to move. E. To not fall when you run fast. F. A long and thin body (not fat). G. To go where you want, no walls or problems. H. To go where others cannot see you. I. An animal with horns that eats grass. J. An animal that lives on land, not in water. K. The hair on an animal’s body. L. Big open area with grass and some trees (like in Africa). M. A small round mark (black on yellow, for example). N. To keep safe from hot sun. O. Not many exist / very few. P. A place with no trees or buildings, empty and big. Q. Most of the time / in the biggest part. _____________________ Answers: 1-J, 2-Q, 3-O, 4-P, 5-B, 6-L, 7-C, 8-D, 9-G, 10-F, 11-E, 12-K, 13-M, 14-H, 15-N, 16-A, 17-I
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Match word and definition, part 2:
18. an antelope 19. to catch a prey 20. for a short time 21. to rest 22. to get tired 23. to teach how to hunt 24. a cub 25. to be cute 26. to be playful 27. to protect from danger 28. to be in danger 29. to destroy 30. a safe place 31. a habitat 32. in conclusion 33. to save nature 34. a rabbit
Definitions:
A. To break or make something bad. B. To help animals, plants and the world stay alive. C. The home where an animal lives (with food, water…). D. A baby cheetah or big cat. E. To have big problems, maybe die. F. To show young animals how to catch food. G. A fast animal with horns that lives in Africa. H. A good place with no danger. I. Only a little time, not long. J. At the end / to finish. K. To feel no energy after running. L. To stop moving and sleep or relax. M. An animal with long ears that jumps. N. To like playing and running for fun. O. To run and take an animal to eat. P. To look very nice and lovely. Q. To keep safe from bad things or enemies.
Does the cheetah live in Africa or South America? ______________________________
Does the cheetah like open grasslands or dense forests? ______________________________
Does a cheetah have a slim body or a heavy body? ______________________________
Is the cheetah’s tail used for balance or sleeping? ______________________________
Does the cheetah eat meat or plants? ______________________________
Does the cheetah hunt during the day or at night? ______________________________
Can a cheetah run fast for a long time or a short time? ______________________________
Are baby cheetahs called cubs or calves? ______________________________
Are cheetahs safe today or in danger? ______________________________
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A cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world.
The cheetah lives mainly in Africa.
The cheetah likes open grasslands and savannas.
The cheetah has a slim body.
The cheetah’s tail is used for balance.
The cheetah eats meat.
The cheetah hunts during the day.
A cheetah can run fast for a short time.
Baby cheetahs are called cubs.
Cheetahs are in danger today.
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BONUS DIALOGUE
Interview with an expert on the cheetah
Interviewer:What does the cheetah eat? Expert: The cheetah eats meat. It is a carnivore.
Interviewer:Where do we find cheetahs? Expert: The cheetahs live mainly in Africa.
Interviewer:How fast can the cheetah run? Expert: It can run up to 100 kilometers per hour.
Interviewer:Who teaches the cubs to hunt? Expert: The mother teaches them how to hunt.
Interviewer:Why are cheetahs in danger today? Expert: People destroy their homes and hunt the animals that cheetahs eat.
Interviewer:Which places does the cheetah like? Expert: Cheetahs like open places such as grasslands and savannas.
Interviewer:When does the cheetah hunt? Expert: The cheetah hunts during the day.
Interviewer:What is special about the cheetah? Expert: The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world.
Interviewer:How long can it run at this speed? Expert: Only for a short time. After running, it needs to rest.
Interviewer:Who lives with the cheetah cubs? Expert: The mother cheetah lives with her babies and protects them.
Interviewer:Why does the cheetah need a lot of space? Expert: The cheetah needs space to live and move freely.
Interviewer:Which animals does the cheetah hunt? Expert: It hunts deer, rabbits, and small antelopes.
Interviewer:What does the cheetah look like? Expert: The cheetah has a slim body, long legs, a small head, and a long tail.
Interviewer:Where can you find cheetahs in Asia? Expert: Some cheetahs live in parts of Asia, but they are very rare there.
Interviewer:Why are grasslands good for cheetahs? Expert: Grasslands and savannas are good for running and hunting.
Interviewer:What is a cheetah? Expert: The cheetah is a beautiful and interesting wild animal.
Interviewer:What do the black spots do? Expert: The spots help the cheetah hide in the grass.
Interviewer:What are the black lines on the cheetah’s face for? Expert: They protect the eyes from the sun.
Interviewer:How does the tail help the cheetah? Expert: The tail helps the cheetah keep balance when it runs.
Interviewer:How does the cheetah hunt? Expert: It uses strong legs and very fast speed to catch animals.
Interviewer:Why is it important to save cheetahs? Expert: Saving cheetahs means saving nature and the future.
Interviewer:How many cheetahs are left in the world? Expert: There are not many cheetahs left.
Interviewer:Which color is the cheetah? Expert: The cheetah has yellow fur with black spots.
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Interview with a cheetah
Interviewer: Who are you? Cheetah: I am a cheetah. I am a wild animal. I live in nature.
Interviewer: What kind of animal are you? Cheetah: I am strong, fast, and elegant. I am famous because I am the fastest land animal in the world.
Interviewer: Where do you live? Cheetah: I live mainly in Africa. Some cheetahs live in Asia, but they are very rare.
Interviewer: Which places do you like? Cheetah: I like grasslands and savannas. These open places are good for running.
Interviewer: Why are open places important for you? Cheetah: I need a lot of space to move freely and hunt.
Interviewer: How does your body help you run? Cheetah: I have long legs and a slim body. My body is made for speed.
Interviewer: What helps you keep balance? Cheetah: My long tail helps me when I run fast.
Interviewer: What color is your fur? Cheetah: My fur is yellow with black spots. The spots help me hide in the grass.
Interviewer: What are the black lines on your face for? Cheetah: They protect my eyes from the sun.
Interviewer: What do you eat? Cheetah: I eat meat. I hunt deer, rabbits, and small antelopes.
Interviewer: When do you hunt? Cheetah: I hunt during the day.
Interviewer: How fast can you run? Cheetah: I can run up to 100 kilometers per hour, but only for a short time.
Interviewer: What do you do after running? Cheetah: I need to rest because I get tired quickly.
Interviewer: How do cheetahs live? Cheetah: We usually live alone. Sometimes we live in small groups.
Interviewer: Who takes care of the babies? Cheetah: The mother takes care of the cubs and teaches them how to hunt.
Interviewer: Why are cheetahs in danger today? Cheetah: People destroy our homes and hunt animals that we eat.
Interviewer: What should people do now? Cheetah: People should protect cheetahs and habitats. Saving cheetahs means saving nature and the future of our planet.
Warum? Wenn du langsam gehst, wirkt das sicher. Die anderen merken: Sie weiß, was sie tut.
Was du nicht tun sollst:
Nicht aufspringen
Nicht rennen
Nicht auf den Boden schauen
Nicht nervös lachen
2. Wie du vorne stehst
So ist es gut:
Beide Füße fest auf dem Boden
Rücken gerade
Schultern locker
Kopf hoch
Deine Arme:
Locker am Körper
Oder eine Hand hält den Zettel ruhig
Warum? Wenn dein Körper ruhig ist, wird dein Kopf auch ruhiger.
Nicht machen:
Nicht wackeln
Nicht hin und her laufen
Nicht mit den Händen spielen
3. Anfang vom Referat
Bevor du sprichst:
Warte, bis es still ist
Schau kurz in die Klasse
Dann sagst du ruhig:
„Today I want to talk about …“
Ganz wichtig:
Sprich langsam
Sprich laut genug
Nicht machen:
Nicht flüstern
Nicht sagen: „Ich bin nervös“
Nicht lachen, weil du Angst hast
4. Während du sprichst
So sprichst du gut:
Ein Satz → kurze Pause
Nächster Satz → wieder Pause
Lieber langsam als schnell
Blickkontakt:
Schau kurz zur Lehrerin
Dann zu einem Mitschüler
Dann zu einem anderen
👉 Du musst nicht alle anschauen.
Nicht machen:
Nicht nur auf den Zettel schauen
Nicht den Boden anschauen
Nicht an dir herumzupfen
5. Dein Zettel
Der Zettel ist erlaubt!
Er hilft dir
Er ist nur zur Erinnerung
So benutzt du ihn:
Kurz drauf schauen
Kopf wieder hoch
Weitersprechen
Nicht machen:
Nicht alles ablesen
Nicht den Zettel fest zerknüllen
6. Wenn du ein Wort vergisst
Ganz wichtig: Das ist NORMAL!
Was du tun kannst:
Kurz stoppen
Tief einatmen
Das Wort anders sagen
Oder einfach weitermachen
Denk daran: Niemand weiß, was du sagen wolltest. Nur du weißt das.
Nicht machen:
Nicht „Ich hab’s vergessen!“ sagen
Nicht aufhören
7. Wenn du sehr nervös wirst
Hilft sofort:
Tief einatmen
Langsamer sprechen
Einen Punkt an der Wand anschauen
Sag dir im Kopf:
„Ich schaffe das.“
8. Am Ende
Letzter Satz:
„Thank you for listening.“
Dann:
Kurz lächeln
Ruhig zurückgehen
Hinsetzen
Nicht machen:
Nicht schnell weglaufen
Nicht einfach aufhören
9. Das Wichtigste von allem ❤️
Du musst nicht perfekt sein
Fehler sind erlaubt
Mut ist wichtiger als perfektes Englisch
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1️⃣ Spickzettel für das Referat
(eine Seite – zum Mitnehmen)
Bevor ich nach vorne gehe
Ich stehe langsam auf
Ich gehe ruhig nach vorne
Ich atme einmal tief ein
Ich lächle ein bisschen
👉 Ich habe Zeit.
Wie ich vorne stehe
Beide Füße stehen fest
Rücken gerade
Schultern locker
Kopf hoch
👉 Ich stehe ruhig.
So spreche ich
Ich spreche laut
Ich spreche langsam
Nach jedem Satz mache ich eine kleine Pause
👉 Langsam ist gut.
Wohin ich schaue
Zur Lehrerin
Zu einem Mitschüler
Zu einem anderen Mitschüler
👉 Ich schaue hoch, nicht auf den Boden.
Mein Zettel
Ich darf auf den Zettel schauen
Ich lese nicht alles ab
Ich schaue kurz – dann wieder hoch
👉 Der Zettel hilft mir.
Wenn ich ein Wort vergesse
Ich bleibe ruhig
Ich atme kurz ein
Ich sage es anders
Oder ich mache weiter
👉 Das ist nicht schlimm.
Am Ende
Ich sage: “Thank you for listening.”
Ich lächle
Ich gehe ruhig zurück
2️⃣ Spiegel-Übung zum Üben
(5–10 Minuten, sehr gut für Zuhause)
Schritt 1: Hinstellen
Stell dich vor einen Spiegel
Füße fest auf den Boden
Rücken gerade
Schultern locker
👉 Schau dich an und sag: „So stehe ich gut.“
Schritt 2: Atmen
Atme langsam ein
Atme langsam aus
Mach das dreimal
👉 Dein Körper wird ruhig.
Schritt 3: Sprechen üben
Sag den ersten Satz laut
Schau dir dabei selbst in die Augen
Sprich langsam
👉 Lieber langsam als schnell.
Schritt 4: Mit Fehlern üben
Sag extra ein Wort falsch
Dann sprich ruhig weiter
👉 So lernt dein Kopf: Fehler sind nicht schlimm.
Schritt 5: Ende üben
Sag laut: “Thank you for listening.”
Lächle dir im Spiegel zu
👉 Diese Übung macht mutig.
3️⃣ Mut-Spruch für kurz vor dem Referat
(zum Auswendiglernen)
Du kannst ihr sagen, sie soll ihn leise im Kopf sagen:
„Ich bin gut vorbereitet. Ich spreche langsam. Ich darf Fehler machen. Ich schaffe das.“
Oder noch kürzer:
„Ich bin ruhig. Ich schaffe das.“
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Körpersprache beim Referat – Erklärung für die Schule
Wenn du ein Referat hältst, ist nicht nur wichtig, was du sagst, sondern auch wie du dich zeigst. Das nennt man Körpersprache. Sie hilft den Zuhörern, dich zu verstehen, und macht dein Referat interessanter.
1. Haltung
Steh gerade, nicht schief oder zusammengesunken.
Eine gute Haltung zeigt, dass du selbstbewusst bist und sicher in deinem Vortrag.
Hände locker an den Seiten oder leicht bewegend – nicht in die Taschen oder verschränkt.
2. Blickkontakt
Schau deine Zuhörer an, nicht nur deine Notizen oder die Wand.
Blickkontakt zeigt, dass du mit ihnen sprichst und sie aufmerksam sein sollen.
Du musst nicht jeden einzelnen ständig anschauen, aber immer wieder zu verschiedenen Personen schauen.
3. Gestik (Bewegung mit den Händen)
Nutze deine Hände, um das zu zeigen, was du sagst.
Zum Beispiel: „Es war sehr groß“ – die Hände etwas auseinander halten.
Gesten machen dein Referat lebendiger und die Zuhörer merken sich die Infos besser.
4. Bewegung
Steh ruhig, wackel nicht zu viel hin und her.
Ein kleiner Schritt nach links oder rechts ist okay, wenn du etwas betonen willst.
Zu viel Bewegung kann ablenken.
5. Gesichtsausdruck
Lächeln ist gut – es macht dich freundlich und die Zuhörer hören lieber zu.
Zeige auch Gefühle, die zu deinem Thema passen, z. B. Erstaunen oder Freude.
6. Stimme und Betonung
Sprich deutlich und laut genug, dass alle dich hören können.
Variiere die Stimme, also nicht immer gleich schnell oder leise.
Betonung hilft den Zuhörern, die wichtigen Dinge zu merken.
Warum ist Körpersprache so wichtig?
Sie zeigt, dass du selbstbewusst bist.
Sie hilft den Zuhörern, dir zuzuhören und dich zu verstehen.
Sie macht dein Referat spannender – Zuhörer langweilen sich weniger.
Sie unterstützt deine Worte – manchmal versteht man Dinge besser durch Gesten und Mimik als nur durch Worte.
Children are playing in the sand. Two children are building a sandcastle. A dog is walking near the sandcastle.
One child is running. A baby is crawling on the sand.
Some people are walking on the beach. A man is cooking food at a table.
People are swimming in the sea. Children are playing in the water.
A woman is taking a photo. Birds are flying in the sky.
Everyone is having fun on the beach.
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Short answers, how to………
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Give short answers as shown:
People are on a beach.
YOU WRITE: Yes, they are. No, they aren’t (=are not)
The sun is shining.
YOU WRITE: Yes, he is. No, he isn’t (=is not)
“The sun is he, and the moon is she.”
Children are playing in the sand. ___________________ ___________________ Two children are building a sandcastle. ___________________ ___________________ A dog is walking near the sandcastle. ___________________ ___________________
One child is running. ___________________ ___________________ A baby is crawling on the sand. ___________________ ___________________
Some people are walking on the beach. ___________________ ___________________ A man is cooking food at a table. ___________________ ___________________
People are swimming in the sea. ___________________ ___________________ Children are playing in the water. ___________________ ___________________
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Correct answers:
Children are playing in the sand. Yes, they are. No, they aren’t (=are not)
Two children are building a sandcastle. Yes, they are. No, they aren’t (=are not)
A dog is walking near the sandcastle. Yes, it is. No, it isn’t (=is not)
One child is running. Yes, he/she is. No, he/she isn’t (=is not)
A baby is crawling on the sand. Yes, he/she is. No, he/she isn’t (=is not)
Some people are walking on the beach. Yes, they are. No, they aren’t (=are not)
A man is cooking food at a table. Yes, he is. No, he isn’t (=is not)
People are swimming in the sea. Yes, they are. No, they aren’t (=are not)
Children are playing in the water. Yes, they are. No, they aren’t (=are not)
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Sandra’s day:
Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family? Sandra: I do. I get up at ten past six.
Interviewer: What do you do first? Sandra: I wash my face and brush my teeth.
Interviewer: When do you have breakfast? Sandra: At half past six.
Interviewer: How do you go to school? Sandra: I walk to school.
Interviewer: What time does school start? Sandra: At eight o’clock.
Interviewer: What do you do at school? Sandra: I have lessons and play with friends.
Interviewer: When do you have lunch? Sandra: At half past twelve.
Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch? Sandra: I play with my classmates.
Interviewer: When does school finish? Sandra: At three o’clock.
Interviewer: What do you do after school? Sandra: I do my homework and play a little.
Interviewer: When do you have a snack? Sandra: At half past four.
Interviewer: Who cooks dinner? Sandra: My mum cooks dinner at half past six.
Interviewer: What do you do in the evening? Sandra: I watch TV and read a book.
Interviewer: When do you go to bed? Sandra: At nine o’clock.
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Present simple (always, every day, never) and present continuous (now, at the moment)
Sandra: I get up at ten past six (every day, always).
YOU WRITE: Now (present continuous) it is ten past six. Sandra is getting up.
I have breakfast at half past six (every day, always). _____________________ _____________________
School starts at eight o’clock. _____________________ _____________________
I have lunch at half past twelve. _____________________ _____________________
School finishes at three o’clock. _____________________ _____________________
I have a snack at half past four. _____________________ _____________________
Dinner is at half past six. _____________________ _____________________
I go to bed at nine o’clock. _____________________ _____________________
————————————– Correct answers:
Sandra: I get up at ten past six (every day, always). Now (present continuous) it is ten past six. Sandra is getting up.
I have breakfast at half past six. Now it is half past six. Sandra is having breakfast.
School starts at eight o’clock. Now it is eight o’clock. School is starting.
I have lunch at half past twelve. Now it is half past twelve. Sandra is having lunch.
School finishes at three o’clock. Now it is three o’clock. School is finishing.
I have a snack at half past four. Now it is half past four. Sandra is having a snack.
Dinner is at half past six. Now it is half past six. Sandra is having dinner.
I go to bed at nine o’clock. Now it is nine o’clock. Sandra is going to bed.
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Salas’s day:
Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family? Salas: I do. I get up at (6:10)__________________
YOU WRITE: ten past six
Interviewer: What do you do first? Salas: At (6:29)__________________, I wash my face and brush my teeth.
Interviewer: When do you have breakfast? Salas: At __________________ (6:30), I have breakfast.
Interviewer: How do you go to school? Salas: At __________________ (6:55), I walk to school.
Interviewer: What time does school start? Salas: At __________________ (8:00), school starts.
Interviewer: What do you do at school? Salas: At __________________ (9:10), I have lessons and play with my friends.
Interviewer: When do you have lunch? Salas: At __________________ (12:30), I have lunch.
Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch? Salas: At __________________ (12:55), I play with my classmates.
Interviewer: When does school finish? Salas: At __________________ (3:00), school finishes.
Interviewer: What do you do after school? Salas: At __________________ (3:10), I do my homework and play.
Interviewer: When do you have a snack? Salas: At __________________ (4:20), I have a snack.
Interviewer: Who cooks dinner? Salas: At __________________ (5:30), my mum cooks dinner.
Interviewer: What do you do in the evening? Salas: At __________________ (7:55), I watch TV.
Interviewer: When do you go to bed? Salas: At __________________ (9:00), I go to bed.
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Salas’s day:
Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family? Salas: I do. I get up at ten past six.
Interviewer: What do you do first? Salas: At twenty past six, I wash my face and brush my teeth.
Interviewer: When do you have breakfast? Salas: At half past six, I have breakfast.
Interviewer: How do you go to school? Salas: At five to seven, I walk to school.
Interviewer: What time does school start? Salas: At eight o’clock, school starts.
Interviewer: What do you do at school? Salas: At ten past nine, I have lessons and play with my friends.
Interviewer: When do you have lunch? Salas: At half past twelve, I have lunch.
Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch? Salas: At five to one, I play with my classmates.
Interviewer: When does school finish? Salas: At three o’clock, school finishes.
Interviewer: What do you do after school? Salas: At ten past three, I do my homework and play.
Interviewer: When do you have a snack? Salas: At twenty past four, I have a snack.
Interviewer: Who cooks dinner? Salas: At half past six, my mum cooks dinner.
Interviewer: What do you do in the evening? Salas: At five to eight, I watch TV.
Interviewer: When do you go to bed? Salas: At nine o’clock, I go to bed.
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Oum’s day:
Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family? Oum: My sister does. I get up at _______________ (6:55).
Interviewer: What do you do first? Oum: At _______________ (7:10), I wash my face.
Interviewer: When do you brush your teeth? Oum: At _______________ (7:15), I brush my teeth.
Interviewer: When do you have breakfast? Oum: At _______________ (7:30), I have breakfast.
Interviewer: How do you go to school? Oum: At _______________ (7:40), I go to school by bus.
Interviewer: What time does school start? Oum: At _______________ (8:00), school starts.
Interviewer: What do you do at school? Oum: At _______________ (10:10), I have lessons and play with my friends.
Interviewer: When do you have lunch? Oum: At _______________ (12:55), I have lunch.
Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch? Oum: At _______________ (1:10), I play with my friends.
Interviewer: When does school finish? Oum: At _______________ (2:30), school finishes.
Interviewer: What do you do after school? Oum: At _______________ (3:00), I do my homework.
Interviewer: When do you have a snack? Oum: At _______________ (4:20), I have a snack.
Interviewer: Who cooks dinner? Oum: At _______________ (6:00), my dad cooks dinner.
Interviewer: What do you do in the evening? Oum: At _______________ (7:55), I read a book.
Interviewer: When do you go to bed? Oum: At _______________ (8:30), I go to bed.
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Correct version:
Oum’s day:
Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family? Oum: My sister does. I get up at five to seven.
Interviewer: What do you do first? Oum: At ten past seven, I wash my face.
Interviewer: When do you brush your teeth? Oum: At quarter past seven, I brush my teeth.
Interviewer: When do you have breakfast? Oum: At half past seven, I have breakfast.
Interviewer: How do you go to school? Oum: At twenty to eight, I go to school by bus.
Interviewer: What time does school start? Oum: At eight o’clock, school starts.
Interviewer: What do you do at school? Oum: At ten past ten, I have lessons and play with my friends.
Interviewer: When do you have lunch? Oum: At five to one, I have lunch.
Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch? Oum: At ten past one, I play with my friends.
Interviewer: When does school finish? Oum: At half past two, school finishes.
Interviewer: What do you do after school? Oum: At three o’clock, I do my homework.
Interviewer: When do you have a snack? Oum: At twenty past four, I have a snack.
Interviewer: Who cooks dinner? Oum: At six o’clock, my dad cooks dinner.
Interviewer: What do you do in the evening? Oum: At five to eight, I read a book.
Interviewer: When do you go to bed? Oum: At half past eight, I go to bed.
Salas is a customer in a town. Salas goes to a shop window. There is a T-shirt, jeans, a dress, a leather jacket, trainers, a sweater and socks. Salas likes clothes. Salas looks at everything.
Salas likes jeans. Jeans are blue trousers. Salas likes blue jeans. Salas does not like the yellow T-shirt. Salas chooses a blue T-shirt and a red sweater.
Salas goes to a changing room. Just a minute. The size is alright. Salas really likes the sweater and the jeans. Salas does not buy the yellow T-shirt.
Salas chooses the clothes and buys them. Everything is alright. Salas walks away. Salas is really happy.
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Vocabulary:
a customer – a person who buys something
a town – a place where people live
a shop window – a window that shows things in a shop
A sweater is for your feet. ❌ True is: A sweater is for your body.
Socks are clothes for your feet. ✅
Trainers are for walking. ❌ True is: Trainers are shoes for sport.
A changing room is outside the shop. ❌ True is: A changing room is a room to change clothes.
A customer buys clothes. ✅
A key ring is for your feet. ❌ True is: A key ring holds your keys.
A shop window is a window to show things. ✅
Salas chooses a mobile phone. ❌ True is: Salas chooses a T-shirt.
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Answer:
Is Salas in a town or in a village [a small place where people live]?
Does Salas go to a shop window or a restaurant?
Does he choose a T-shirt or a magazine?
Are jeans blue or yellow?
Does he go to a changing room or a park?
Does he like a sweater or a key ring?
Are socks for your feet or for your hands?
Does a customer buy clothes or sleep in the shop?
Are trainers for sport or for sleeping?
Does Salas walk away happy or sad?
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Correct answers:
Salas is in a town.
Salas goes to a shop window.
Salas chooses a T-shirt.
Jeans are blue.
Salas goes to a changing room.
Salas likes a sweater.
Socks are for your feet.
A customer buys clothes.
Trainers are for sport.
Salas walks away happy.
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Story 2:
Tak is a girl. She likes clothes very much. Today, she goes shopping in the city. She wants a new T-shirt, a dress, and a sweater. First, she looks at the shop window. There is a leather jacket, a cap, and running shoes. She thinks, “This is really nice!”
Tak goes into the shop. A shop assistant helps her. She wants a sweater, socks, and trainers. She tries the sweater in the changing room. It is warm and in order.
Next, she looks at jeans, a laptop, and a guitar. She is interested in the jeans. Suddenly, she sees a key ring, a pencil case, and a magazine. She also likes a mobile phone and sweets in a tin.
Tak asks the price. The sweater is fifty pounds. She smiles. It is not expensive. Tak pays and walks away happily. She has everything she wants.
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Vocabulary:
Key ring – a small thing to hold your keys.
Pencil case – a bag for pens and pencils.
To smile – to move your mouth like happy.
Expensive – costs a lot of money.
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True or false:
Tak wants a new T-shirt, a dress, and a sweater.
Tak tries the jeans in the changing room.
The sweater costs fifty pounds.
Tak sees a key ring, a pencil case, and a magazine.
Tak pays and goes home happily.
Tak sees a leather jacket in the shop.
Tak smiles because the sweater is expensive.
Tak walks into the shop and asks for a mobile phone first.
Tak tries the jeans in the changing room. True is: Tak tries the sweater in the changing room.
The sweater costs fifty pounds.
Tak sees a key ring, a pencil case, and a magazine.
Tak pays and goes home happily.
Tak sees a leather jacket in the shop.
Tak smiles because the sweater is expensive. True is: Tak smiles because the sweater is not expensive.
Tak walks into the shop and asks for a mobile phone first. True is: Tak asks for clothes first.
A shop assistant helps Tak in the shop.
Tak finds sweets in a tin and likes them.
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Answer in complete sentences:
Does Tak want a T-shirt or jeans?
Does Tak try the sweater or the jeans in the changing room?
Does the sweater cost fifty pounds or one hundred pounds?
Does Tak see a key ring or a laptop in the shop?
Does Tak go home happily or sadly?
Does Tak see a leather jacket or a cap in the shop?
Does Tak smile because the sweater is expensive or not expensive?
Does Tak ask for clothes or a mobile phone first?
Does a shop assistant help Tak or ignore her?
Does Tak like sweets in a tin or a pencil case more?
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Answers:
Tak wants a T-shirt.
Tak tries the sweater in the changing room.
The sweater costs fifty pounds.
Tak sees a key ring in the shop.
Tak goes home happily.
Tak sees a leather jacket in the shop.
Tak smiles because the sweater is not expensive.
Tak asks for clothes first.
A shop assistant helps Tak.
Tak likes sweets in a tin.
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Story 3:
Oum goes shopping in the city with her mother. She wants a new T-shirt and jeans. The T-shirt is light and nice. The jeans are strong and blue. The price is fifty pounds. A shop assistant helps them.
Oum’s mother wants her to buy a blue dress. She thinks the dress is nice, but Oum does not like it at all. She looks at the shop window and sees many clothes: a leather jacket, a sweater, socks, a cap, trainers, and walking shoes. Oum tries on the jeans, the T-shirt, and the sweater in the changing room. She does not try the dress.
Finally, Oum buys the jeans, the T-shirt, and trainers. Her mother is a little sad, but Oum is happy. She thinks the clothes are really nice. They leave the shop. Oum is very satisfied with her new clothes.
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Vocabulary:
to be nice – good, friendly, or pleasant
to try on jeans – to put jeans on to see if they fit
finally – at the end, after everything else
to be sad – to feel unhappy
to leave a shop – to go out of a shop
to be satisfied – to feel happy with something you have or bought
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True or false:
Oum buys a blue dress in the shop.
Oum tries on a sweater in the changing room.
Her mother wants Oum to buy a dress.
Oum leaves the shop unhappy.
The T-shirt Oum likes is light.
Oum buys trainers.
Oum tries on jeans to see if they fit.
The shop assistant helps Oum.
Oum buys only socks.
Oum sees many clothes in the shop window.
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True: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
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Correct version:
Oum buys a blue dress in the shop. True is: Oum does not buy a blue dress.
Oum tries on a sweater in the changing room.
Her mother wants Oum to buy a dress.
Oum leaves the shop unhappy. True is: Oum leaves the shop happy.
The T-shirt Oum likes is light.
Oum buys trainers.
Oum tries on jeans to see if they fit.
The shop assistant helps Oum.
Oum buys only socks. True is: Oum buys jeans, a T-shirt, and trainers.
Oum sees many clothes in the shop window.
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Answer in complete sentneces:
Does Oum go shopping with her father or her mother?
Does Oum want a T-shirt or a dress?
Does Oum buy jeans or a skirt?
Does Oum like the blue dress or the sweater?
Does her mother want her to buy a dress or trainers?
Does Oum try on a T-shirt or a hat?
Does Oum buy trainers or only socks?
Does Oum leave the shop happy or sad?
Does a shop assistant help Oum or ignore her?
Does Oum see many clothes in the shop window or only one?