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  • 🐎🤩🐴🍸🎇The Chinese New Year 2026 (part 2/2, Mei’s New Year’s Day, A2)🐎🤩🐴🍸🎇


    It is Chinese New Year’s Day. Mei wakes up early. The sun is bright and the sky is clear. She wears a red dress. Red is a lucky color in China.

    Her family is happy. They eat breakfast together. There are dumplings, rice, and fish on the table. Mei’s mother says, “Today is a special day. We must be together and be happy.”

    After breakfast, Mei and her brother go outside. Many people are on the streets. They see red lanterns and colorful decorations. Children run and play. Some people carry firecrackers. The sound is loud, but it is exciting.

    Mei visits her grandparents. She gives them red envelopes with money. Her grandparents smile and say, “Happy New Year!” Mei feels happy too.

    In the afternoon, the family goes to the temple. They pray for health and good luck. Many people are there. Everyone is smiling and taking pictures.

    At night, the family sits together. They watch a show on TV. Mei feels warm and happy. She thinks, “Chinese New Year is a very good day. I love my family and I love this day.”

    The day ends with smiles and happiness. Everyone hopes for a good year.


    _______________________

    Vocabulary:

    • to wake up – to stop sleeping
    • early – before usual time
    • a bright sun – the sun is shining and strong
    • a clear sky – no clouds in the sky
    • to wear a dress – to put a dress on your body
    • a lucky color – a color that brings good things
    • dumplings – food with meat or vegetables inside a small dough
    • outside – not inside a building
    • a colorful decoration – something with many colors to make a place beautiful
    • firecrackers – small things that make a loud noise and light when you burn them
    • a loud sound – a noise you can hear very strongly
    • to be exciting – to feel happy and interested
    • an envelope – paper to put money or a letter inside
    • to pray for health – to hope and ask for good body and mind
    • good luck – happiness and success in the future
    • to smile – to make your mouth show happiness
    • at night – the time after the sun goes down
    • to hope for a good year – to want a happy and good new year

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    Match the Word with Its Definition

    Words:

    1. to wake up
    2. early
    3. a bright sun
    4. a clear sky
    5. to wear a dress
    6. a lucky color
    7. dumplings
    8. outside
    9. a colorful decoration
    10. firecrackers
    11. a loud sound
    12. to be exciting
    13. an envelope
    14. to pray for health
    15. good luck
    16. to smile
    17. at night
    18. to hope for a good year


    Definitions:

    A. paper to put money or a letter inside
    B. to want a happy and good new year
    C. to stop sleeping
    D. no clouds in the sky
    E. the time after the sun goes down
    F. happiness and success in the future
    G. something with many colors to make a place beautiful
    H. to feel happy and interested
    I. to put a dress on your body
    J. children playing and people carrying small things that make a loud noise
    K. a color that brings good things
    L. the sun is shining and strong
    M. before usual time
    N. a noise you can hear very strongly
    O. to hope and ask for good body and mind
    P. to make your mouth show happiness
    Q. food with meat or vegetables inside a small dough
    R. not inside a building


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    Correct answers:

    1. to wake up – to stop sleeping
    2. early – before usual time
    3. a bright sun – the sun is shining and strong
    4. a clear sky – no clouds in the sky
    5. to wear a dress – to put a dress on your body
    6. a lucky color – a color that brings good things
    7. dumplings – food with meat or vegetables inside a small dough
    8. outside – not inside a building
    9. a colorful decoration – something with many colors to make a place beautiful
    10. firecrackers – children playing and people carrying small things that make a loud noise
    11. a loud sound – a noise you can hear very strongly
    12. to be exciting – to feel happy and interested
    13. an envelope – paper to put money or a letter inside
    14. to pray for health – to hope and ask for good body and mind
    15. good luck – happiness and success in the future
    16. to smile – to make your mouth show happiness
    17. at night – the time after the sun goes down
    18. to hope for a good year – to want a happy and good new year

    ###################

    True or false:


    1. Mei wears a blue dress on Chinese New Year’s Day.
    2. Dumplings have meat or vegetables inside dough.
    3. The sky is always cloudy on Chinese New Year’s Day.
    4. People go outside to see decorations and lanterns.
    5. Firecrackers are quiet and soft.
    6. A red envelope can have money inside.
    7. Mei wakes up early in the morning.
    8. A lucky color brings bad luck.
    9. At night, Mei’s family watches TV together.
    10. To smile means to be angry.
    11. The sun can be bright in the morning.
    12. People pray for health and good luck.
    13. A colorful decoration has only one color.
    14. To hope for a good year means to want happiness in the new year.
    15. Outside means inside the house.

    ________________

    Answers (True/False):
    1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-F, 6-T, 7-T,
    8-F, 9-T, 10-F, 11-T, 12-T,
    13-F, 14-T, 15-F


    ________________

    Correct version:


    1. Mei wears a blue dress on Chinese New Year’s Day. True is: Mei wears a red dress on Chinese New Year’s Day.
    2. Dumplings have meat or vegetables inside dough.
    3. The sky is always cloudy on Chinese New Year’s Day. True is: The sky can be clear on Chinese New Year’s Day.
    4. People go outside to see decorations and lanterns.
    5. Firecrackers are quiet and soft. True is: Firecrackers are loud and make noise.
    6. A red envelope can have money inside.
    7. Mei wakes up early in the morning.
    8. A lucky color brings bad luck. True is: A lucky color brings good luck.
    9. At night, Mei’s family watches TV together.
    10. To smile means to be angry. True is: To smile means to show happiness with your mouth.
    11. The sun can be bright in the morning.
    12. People pray for health and good luck.
    13. A colorful decoration has only one color. True is: A colorful decoration has many colors.
    14. To hope for a good year means to want happiness in the new year.
    15. Outside means inside the house. True is: Outside means not inside a building.

    ##################

    Fill in, words below:

    envelope – good luck – bright – at night –
    happiness – firecrackers – dumplings –
    wakes up – pictures – wish –
    lucky – decorations –
    family – clear


    1. Mei __________ early on Chinese New Year’s Day to see her family.
    2. She wears a red dress because red is a __________ color.
    3. The sun is __________ and the sky is clear, making the day perfect for celebrations.
    4. Mei’s family eats breakfast with __________, rice, and fish.
    5. After breakfast, Mei and her brother go outside to see colorful __________.
    6. Children play while people carry__________, making a loud sound.
    7. Mei visits her grandparents and gives them a red __________ with money.
    8. Her grandparents smile and __________ her a happy new year.
    9. In the afternoon, the family goes to the temple to pray for health and __________.
    10. Many people are at the temple, smiling and taking __________.
    11. __________, the family sits together and watches a show on TV.
    12. Mei feels happy because she spends the day with her __________.
    13. The bright sun, __________ sky, and red decorations make the streets exciting.
    14. Mei hopes for a good year with __________ and health.

    ————————————
    Correct version:


    1. Mei wakes up early on Chinese New Year’s Day to see her family.
    2. She wears a red dress because red is a lucky color.
    3. The sun is bright and the sky is clear, making the day perfect for celebrations.
    4. Mei’s family eats breakfast with dumplings, rice, and fish.
    5. After breakfast, Mei and her brother go outside to see colorful decorations.
    6. Children play while people carry firecrackers, making a loud sound.
    7. Mei visits her grandparents and gives them a red envelope with money.
    8. Her grandparents smile and wish her a happy new year.
    9. In the afternoon, the family goes to the temple to pray for health and good luck.
    10. Many people are at the temple, smiling and taking pictures.
    11. At night, the family sits together and watches a show on TV.
    12. Mei feels happy because she spends the day with her family.
    13. The bright sun, clear sky, and red decorations make the streets exciting.
    14. Mei hopes for a good year with happiness and health.

    ###############


    Unscramble the sentences:

    1. wakes / Mei / Day / on / Chinese / early / New / up

      YOU WRITE:
      Mei wakes up early on Chinese News Year’s Day.

    2. red / wears / color / a / lucky / red / because / a / she / is / dress
    3. bright / the / sun / clear / and / sky / is / the / is
    4. rice / dumplings / breakfast / with / fish / Mei’s / family / eats / and
    5. brother / outside / her / go / Mei / and
    6. carry / play / firecrackers / children / people / and
    7. red / grandparents / a / Mei / gives / envelope
    8. New / smile / her / Year / grandparents / happy / and / wish
    9. family / temple / the / goes / the / to
    10. year / a / Mei / happy / hopes / healthy / for

    _________________________

    Unscrambled version:


    1. Mei wakes up early on Chinese New Year’s Day.
    2. She wears a red dress because red is a lucky color.
    3. The sun is bright and the sky is clear.
    4. Mei’s family eats breakfast with dumplings, rice, and fish.
    5. Mei and her brother go outside.
    6. Children play and people carry firecrackers.
    7. Mei gives grandparents a red envelope.
    8. Grandparents smile and wish her happy New Year.
    9. The family goes to the temple.
    10. Mei hopes for a happy, healthy year.

    #################


    Find the Word – Match the Definition


    Definitions:

    1. Not inside a building

      YOU WRITE:
      outside

    2. Food with meat or vegetables inside dough. ____________
    3. The sun is shining and strong. ____________
    4. To show happiness with your mouth. ____________
    5. A color that brings good things. ____________
    6. The time after the sun goes down. ____________
    7. To ask or hope for a healthy body and mind. ____________
    8. To stop sleeping. ____________
    9. Something with many colors to make a place beautiful. ____________
    10. Small objects that make a loud noise when burned. ____________
    11. To put a dress on your body. ____________
    12. Happiness and success in the future. ____________
    13. A noise you can hear very strongly. ____________
    14. Paper to put money or a letter inside. ____________
    15. To want a happy and good new year. ____________


    Words:

    A. to wake up
    B. a bright sun
    C. firecrackers
    D. to wear a dress
    E. dumplings
    F. a lucky color
    G. outside
    H. a colorful decoration
    I. to smile
    J. good luck
    K. at night
    L. an envelope
    M. a loud sound
    N. to hope for a good year
    O. to pray for health


    _________________________

    Answers (one line):
    1-G, 2-E, 3-B, 4-I, 5-F, 6-K, 7-O,
    8-A, 9-H, 10-C, 11-D, 12-J, 13-M, 14-L, 15-N


    _________________________

    Correct version:

    ##################

    Fill in, words below:

    happiness – wake up – envelopes –
    celebrating – firecrackers –
    breakfast –


    Interview with Grandma about Chinese New Year’s Day

    Me: Hello, Grandma! Can you tell me what you do on Chinese New Year’s Day?
    Grandma: Hello! Yes, of course. On New Year’s Day, I _________ early. I wear a red dress because red is a lucky color.

    Me: Do you eat something special?
    Grandma: Yes! We eat dumplings, rice, and fish for __________. It is very delicious.

    Me: What do you do after breakfast?
    Grandma: We go outside to see the decorations. There are red lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere. Children play, and some people carry __________.

    Me: Do you visit anyone?
    Grandma: Yes, we visit grandparents and relatives. We give red _________ with money. Everyone smiles and wishes each other good luck.

    Me: Do you do anything in the evening?
    Grandma: At night, our family sits together. We watch TV and enjoy being together. We also hope for a good year with _________ and health.

    Me: Thank you, Grandma! Now I know how special New Year’s Day is for our family.
    Grandma: You are welcome! I love _________ with my family.


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    Correct dialogue:


    Interview with Grandma about Chinese New Year’s Day

    Me: Hello, Grandma! Can you tell me what you do on Chinese New Year’s Day?
    Grandma: Hello! Yes, of course. On New Year’s Day, I wake up early. I wear a red dress because red is a lucky color.

    Me: Do you eat something special?
    Grandma: Yes! We eat dumplings, rice, and fish for breakfast. It is very delicious.

    Me: What do you do after breakfast?
    Grandma: We go outside to see the decorations. There are red lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere. Children play, and some people carry firecrackers.

    Me: Do you visit anyone?
    Grandma: Yes, we visit grandparents and relatives. We give red envelopes with money. Everyone smiles and wishes each other good luck.

    Me: Do you do anything in the evening?
    Grandma: At night, our family sits together. We watch TV and enjoy being together. We also hope for a good year with happiness and health.

    Me: Thank you, Grandma! Now I know how special New Year’s Day is for our family.
    Grandma: You are welcome! I love celebrating with my family.




  • 🐎🤩🐴🍸🎇The Chinese New Year 2026 (part 1/2, New Year’s Eve, A2)🐎🤩🐴🍸🎇

    Chinese New Year 2026

    Chinese New Year 2026 begins on February 17, 2026.
    This day is the first day of the lunar calendar.
    The celebration starts one day before, on February 16, 2026, which is Chinese New Year’s Eve.
    On this evening, families come together for a big dinner.

    The festival lasts about 15–16 days. It ends with the Lantern Festival on March 3, 2026.

    ________________________

    Chinese New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

    Chinese New Year’s Eve in 2026 is on February 16. It is one of the most important days of the year for families. On this evening, people travel home to be with their parents and relatives. Families clean their homes before the evening to remove bad luck from the old year.

    The most important part of New Year’s Eve is the family dinner. Everyone sits together and eats special food. Common foods are fish, dumplings, and noodles. These foods mean good luck, long life, and happiness. After dinner, families talk, watch TV, and stay awake late. Some people watch the New Year show on television. At midnight, people light fireworks to say goodbye to the old year.

    Chinese New Year’s Day is on February 17, 2026. On this day, people wear new clothes, often in red. They visit family members and say “Happy New Year.” Children receive red envelopes with money. People try to be kind and happy, because they believe this brings good luck for the year.

    New Year’s Day is a time for family, hope, and new beginnings.

    _______________________

    Vocabulary:

    • a lunar calendar: a calendar that follows the moon
    • a celebration: a happy time with people and events
    • to last about 15 days: to continue for around 15 days
    • a lantern: a light inside a paper or glass cover
    • to travel home: to go back to your home
    • a relative: someone in your family
    • to clean a home: to make the house clean
    • to remove: to take away
    • bad luck: bad things that happen
    • common foods: food people eat often
    • dumplings: small pieces of food with meat or vegetables inside
    • good luck: good things that happen
    • happiness: feeling good and happy
    • to stay awake late: to not sleep until very late
    • midnight: 12 o’clock at night
    • to light fireworks: to make fireworks start and shine
    • to say goodbye: to tell someone you are leaving
    • to wear clothes: to have clothes on your body
    • to receive: to get something
    • an envelope: a paper cover for a letter or money
    • to believe: to think something is true

    ##################

    Match the word to the definition:

    Words:
    a) a lunar calendar
    b) a celebration
    c) to last about 15 days
    d) a lantern
    e) to travel home
    f) a relative
    g) to clean a home
    h) to remove
    i) bad luck
    j) common foods
    k) dumplings
    l) good luck
    m) happiness
    n) to stay awake late
    o) midnight
    p) to light fireworks
    q) to say goodbye
    r) to wear clothes
    s) to receive
    t) an envelope
    u) to believe

    Definitions:

    1. to get something → __s__
    2. a calendar that follows the moon → __a__
    3. small pieces of food with meat or vegetables inside → ___
    4. to think something is true → ___
    5. 12 o’clock at night → ___
    6. someone in your family → ___
    7. to make the house clean → ___
    8. a happy time with people and events → ___
    9. to have clothes on your body → ___
    10. to go back to your home → ___
    11. bad things that happen → ___
    12. a paper cover for a letter or money → ___
    13. to take away → ___
    14. food people eat often → ___
    15. to make fireworks start and shine → ___
    16. feeling good and happy → ___
    17. to not sleep until very late → ___
    18. to tell someone you are leaving → ___
    19. a light inside a paper or glass cover → ___
    20. good things that happen → ___
    21. to continue for around 15 days → ___

    —————————–
    Answers (one line):
    1-s, 2-a, 3-k, 4-u, 5-o, 6-f, 7-g, 8-b, 9-r, 10-e, 11-i, 12-t, 13-h, 14-j, 15-p, 16-m, 17-n, 18-q, 19-d, 20-l, 21-c

    __________________

    Correct answers:

    1. to get something => s) to receive
    2. a calendar that follows the moon => a) a lunar calendar
    3. small pieces of food with meat or vegetables inside => k) dumplings
    4. to think something is true => u) to believe
    5. 12 o’clock at night => o) midnight
    6. someone in your family => f) a relative
    7. to make the house clean => g) to clean a home
    8. a happy time with people and events => b) a celebration
    9. to have clothes on your body => r) to wear clothes
    10. to go back to your home => e) to travel home
    11. bad things that happen => i) bad luck
    12. a paper cover for a letter or money => t) an envelope
    13. to take away => h) to remove
    14. food people eat often => j) common foods
    15. to make fireworks start and shine => p) to light fireworks
    16. feeling good and happy => m) happiness
    17. to not sleep until very late => n) to stay awake late
    18. to tell someone you are leaving => q) to say goodbye
    19. a light inside a paper or glass cover => d) a lantern
    20. good things that happen => l) good luck
    21. to continue for around 15 days => c) to last about 15 days

    ###############


    True or False


    1. A lunar calendar follows the moon.
    2. Dumplings are a kind of food.
    3. To stay awake late means to go to bed early.
    4. Red envelopes are only for adults.
    5. Happiness is feeling good.
    6. To travel home means to go back to your home.
    7. A relative is someone in your family.
    8. To clean a home means to make the house dirty.
    9. Bad luck means good things that happen.
    10. A lantern is a light inside a paper or glass cover.
    11. To remove means to put something in.
    12. Common foods are food people rarely eat.
    13. Midnight is in the morning at 6 o’clock.
    14. To wear clothes means to take off your clothes.
    15. To believe means to think something is true.

    _____________________
    Answers:
    1 T, 2 T, 3 F, 4 F, 5 T, 6 T,
    7 T, 8 F, 9 F, 10 T, 11 F,
    12 F, 13 F, 14 F, 15 T


    _____________________

    Answers:

    1. A lunar calendar follows the moon.
    2. Dumplings are a kind of food.
    3. To stay awake late means to go to bed early. True is: To stay awake late means to not sleep until very late.
    4. Red envelopes are only for adults. True is: Red envelopes are usually for children.
    5. Happiness is feeling good.
    6. To travel home means to go back to your home.
    7. A relative is someone in your family.
    8. To clean a home means to make the house dirty. True is: To clean a home means to make the house clean.
    9. Bad luck means good things that happen. True is: Bad luck means bad things that happen.
    10. A lantern is a light inside a paper or glass cover.
    11. To remove means to put something in. True is: To remove means to take away.
    12. Common foods are food people rarely eat. True is: Common foods are food people eat often.
    13. Midnight is in the morning at 6 o’clock. True is: Midnight is 12 o’clock at night.
    14. To wear clothes means to take off your clothes. True is: To wear clothes means to have clothes on your body.
    15. To believe means to think something is true.

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    Fill in, words below:

    house – lantern – common – follows – feeling –
    celebration – stay awake – bad luck –
    family – inside – light –
    happen – relative –
    people

    1. A lunar calendar is a calendar that __________ the moon.
    2. Chinese New Year is a __________ when families are happy together.
    3. The festival lasts about 15 days from New Year’s Eve to the _________ Festival.
    4. A lantern is a __________ inside a paper or glass cover that people hang outside.
    5. To travel home means to go back to your home to see your __________.
    6. A __________ is someone in your family, like a mother, father, or uncle.
    7. To clean a home means to make the __________ clean before the new year.
    8. To remove means to take away __________ from your home.
    9. Bad luck means that bad things can happen to __________.
    10. __________ foods are food that people eat often during the festival.
    11. Dumplings are small pieces of food with meat or vegetables __________.
    12. Good luck means that good things __________ to people.
    13. Happiness is the __________ of being good and happy with your family.
    14. To __________ late means to not sleep until very late on New Year’s Eve.

    _________________________

    Correct version:


    1. A lunar calendar is a calendar that follows the moon.
    2. Chinese New Year is a celebration when families are happy together.
    3. The festival lasts about 15 days from New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival.
    4. A lantern is a light inside a paper or glass cover that people hang outside.
    5. To travel home means to go back to your home to see your family.
    6. A relative is someone in your family, like a mother, father, or uncle.
    7. To clean a home means to make the house clean before the new year.
    8. To remove means to take away bad luck from your home.
    9. Bad luck means that bad things can happen to people.
    10. Common foods are food that people eat often during the festival.
    11. Dumplings are small pieces of food with meat or vegetables inside.
    12. Good luck means that good things happen to people.
    13. Happiness is the feeling of being good and happy with your family.
    14. To stay awake late means to not sleep until very late on New Year’s Eve.

    ################


    Unscramble the sentences:

    1. travel / I / home / New Year’s Eve / on →

      YOU WRITE:
      I travel home on New Year’s Eve.

    2. eat / dumplings / families / together / often → _____________________________________
    3. children / red / to receive / envelopes / happy / are → _____________________________________
    4. lantern / outside / people / home / hang / a / their → _____________________________________
    5. to stay / late / I / on / New Year’s Eve / like / awake → _____________________________________
    6. clean / the / home / we / a / before / new year → _____________________________________
    7. bad luck / to remove / home / to / people / from / try / their → _____________________________________
    8. midnight / fireworks / start / at / → _____________________________________
    9. people / the festival / wear / new / often / during / clothes / → _____________________________________
    10. happiness / with / family / feel / we /our → _____________________________________

    ___________________

    Correct answers:


    1. I travel home on New Year’s Eve.
    2. Families often eat dumplings together.
    3. Children are happy to receive red envelopes.
    4. People hang a lantern outside their home.
    5. I like to stay awake late on New Year’s Eve.
    6. We clean a home before the new year.
    7. People try to remove bad luck from their home.
    8. Fireworks start at midnight.
    9. People often wear new clothes during the festival.
    10. We feel happiness with our family.

    ##################


    Find the word:

    fireworks, dumplings, relative, clean a home,
    lantern, travel home, red envelope,
    happiness, family dinner,
    common foods, wear clothes,
    midnight, bad luck, remove,
    to believe

    1. A light inside paper or glass that people hang outside → ________
    2. Small pieces of food with meat or vegetables inside → ________
    3. Bad things that happen → ________
    4. Feeling good and happy → ________
    5. To go back to your home to see family → ________
    6. Someone in your family → ________
    7. 12 o’clock at night → ________
    8. A paper cover with money for children → ________
    9. To take away something → ________
    10. To make the house clean before the new year → ________
    11. Food that people eat often during the festival → ________
    12. What people wear on their body during the festival → ________
    13. To think something is true → ________
    14. Colorful lights and noise in the sky during celebrations → ________
    15. A big meal with family on New Year’s Eve → ________

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    Answers:


    1. A light inside paper or glass that people hang outside → lantern
    2. Small pieces of food with meat or vegetables inside → dumplings
    3. Bad things that happen → bad luck
    4. Feeling good and happy → happiness
    5. To go back to your home to see family → travel home
    6. Someone in your family → relative
    7. 12 o’clock at night → midnight
    8. A paper cover with money for children → red envelope
    9. To take away something → remove
    10. To make the house clean before the new year → clean a home
    11. Food that people eat often during the festival → common foods
    12. What people wear on their body during the festival → wear clothes
    13. To think something is true → to believe
    14. Colorful lights and noise in the sky during celebrations → fireworks
    15. A big meal with family on New Year’s Eve → family dinner

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    Interview: Chinese New Year’s Eve complete!

    Q1: What day is Chinese New Year’s Eve in 2026?
    A1: Chinese New Year’s Eve is on February 16, 2026.

    Q2: What do you do on New Year’s Eve?
    A2: We __________ our home and prepare food for the family dinner.

    Q3: Why do you clean your home?
    A3: We clean the home to remove bad __________ from the old year.

    Q4: What food do you eat on New Year’s Eve?
    A4: We eat dumplings, fish, and other __________ foods.

    Q5: Do children get presents?
    A5: Yes, children receive red __________ with money.

    Q6: Do you wear special clothes?
    A6: Yes, we wear new clothes, usually __________, for good luck.

    Q7: Do you stay awake on New Year’s Eve?
    A7: Yes, we stay awake late and watch __________ at midnight.

    Q8: Do you visit relatives on New Year’s Eve?
    A8: Yes, many people travel __________ to see their relatives.

    Q9: Do you decorate your home?
    A9: Yes, we hang __________ and other red decorations.

    Q10: What do the lanterns mean?
    A10: Lanterns bring happiness and good __________ for the new year.

    Q11: Do you __________ with your family only?
    A11: No, some people also go to public festivals and watch dragon dances.

    Q12: What is your favorite part of New Year’s Eve?
    A12: I like the family dinner and staying __________ late with fireworks.


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    Correct dialogue:


    Q1: What day is Chinese New Year’s Eve in 2026?
    A1: Chinese New Year’s Eve is on February 16, 2026.

    Q2: What do you do on New Year’s Eve?
    A2: We clean our home and prepare food for the family dinner.

    Q3: Why do you clean your home?
    A3: We clean the home to remove bad luck from the old year.

    Q4: What food do you eat on New Year’s Eve?
    A4: We eat dumplings, fish, and other common foods.

    Q5: Do children get presents?
    A5: Yes, children receive red envelopes with money.

    Q6: Do you wear special clothes?
    A6: Yes, we wear new clothes, usually red, for good luck.

    Q7: Do you stay awake on New Year’s Eve?
    A7: Yes, we stay awake late and watch fireworks at midnight.

    Q8: Do you visit relatives on New Year’s Eve?
    A8: Yes, many people travel home to see their relatives.

    Q9: Do you decorate your home?
    A9: Yes, we hang lanterns and other red decorations.

    Q10: What do the lanterns mean?
    A10: Lanterns bring happiness and good luck for the new year.

    Q11: Do you celebrate with your family only?
    A11: No, some people also go to public festivals and watch dragon dances.

    Q12: What is your favorite part of New Year’s Eve?
    A12: I like the family dinner and staying awake late with fireworks.


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  • 🥸🤓Help! (U 13, pp 110-118, present/past forms, stories in the past, accident, emergency, Saxon Genitive, A1)🥳🤓

    GermanEnglishDefinition (simple)
    (110)
    ein Notfallan emergencya dangerous or serious situation
    ein Rettungsdienstan emergency servicepeople who help in an emergency
    Bergrettungmountain rescuehelp people in mountains
    jemanden rettento rescue somebodyhelp someone in danger
    Bombenentschärfunga bomb disposalmake a bomb safe
    ein Krankenwagenan ambulancecar for sick or hurt people
    Küstenwachecoastguardpeople who help at the sea
    Feuerwehrfire brigadepeople who fight fire
    ein Wortschlangea word snakea game with words
    (111)
    verbindento linkconnect two things
    abholento pick uptake something or someone
    Schultaschea school bagbag for school things
    eine Tür öffnento open a doormake a door open
    jemanden anrufento phone somebodycall someone on the phone
    jemanden einladento invite somebodyask someone to come
    müde seinto be tirednot have energy
    den Fernseher ausschaltento switch off the TVmake the TV stop
    langweilig seinto be boringnot interesting
    schwierig seinto be difficultnot easy
    Abendessen kochento cook dinnermake food in the evening
    schreiento shoutsay something loudly
    drückento pushmove something with your hand
    sich ändernto changebecome different
    ausrutschento slipfall because of water or ice
    tragento carryhold and move something
    springento jumpmove up in the air
    ankommento arriveget to a place
    sich erinnernto remembernot forget something
    (112)
    sammelnto collectget things together
    aufgeregt seinto be excitedfeel very happy or nervous
    einen Film schauento watch a filmlook at a movie
    ein Fenster öffnento open a windowmake the window open
    an die Tür klopfento knock at the doorhit the door with your hand
    segelnto sailmove a boat on water
    jagento chaserun after someone or something
    wütend seinto be angryfeel very mad
    (113)
    plötzlichsuddenlyhappens very fast
    interviewento interviewask questions to someone
    (114)
    nass seinto be wethave water on you
    ein Jetpacka jetpacka flying machine you wear
    (115)
    Interesse weckento arouse interestmake someone want to know more
    ermutigento encouragehelp someone feel confident
    jemanden vom Fahrrad schubsento push somebody off the bikemake someone fall from a bike
    schrecklich seinto be terriblevery bad
    eine Prüfung bestehento pass a testsucceed in a test
    abschließento completefinish something
    erstaunlich seinto be amazingvery good or surprising
    (116)
    eine Notsituationan emergency situationa dangerous problem
    windig seinto be windyhave a lot of wind
    brennento be on firehave fire
    etwas bemerkento notice somethingsee or realize something
    prüfento checklook carefully
    ein Unfallan accidentsomething bad that happens
    buchstabierento spellsay the letters of a word
    (117)
    um Hilfe rufento shout for helpcall someone to help you
    Glück habento be luckygood things happen to you
    sich das Bein brechento break one’s leghurt your leg badly
    ein Landa countrya place with people and rules
    ein Verbrechena crimebreak the law
    in Gefahr seinto be in dangersomething bad can happen
    in die Berge fliegento fly up the mountainsgo to mountains by air
    (118)
    jemanden funkento radio somebodytalk to someone by radio
    ein Felsena rockbig hard stone
    ausrutschento slipfall because of water or ice
    ein Sturma stormvery bad weather with wind and rain
    ankommento arriveget to a place
    sicher seinto be safenot in danger
    träumento dreamsee things in your mind while sleeping
    hinfallento fall downdrop to the ground
    auf einem Berg landento land on a mountainget down on a mountain
    Medizinmedicinesomething to make you better
    der Himmelthe skyabove the earth
    dunkel seinto be darknot light
    allein seinto be aloneno people with you
    ein Rucksacka backpackbag you carry on your back
    jemanden jagento chase somebodyrun after someone
    Klassenvertretera class speakera student who speaks for class
    Bürgermeistera mayorthe leader of a town
    abstimmento votechoose by raising your hand or paper
    ein Knopfa buttonsmall thing you press
    eine Wolkea cloudwhite thing in the sky
    sterbento diestop living
    ein Walda forestmany trees together
    eine Einführungan introductionfirst talk or text about something
    Weltraumspacearea outside the earth
    etwas bemerkento notice somethingsee or realize something
    einen Knopf drückento press a buttonpush a button
    ein Bildschirma screenwhere you see pictures or words
    ein Abenteueran adventurean exciting event
    eine Figura charactera person in a story
    Rate mal?Guess what?ask someone to guess
    Erzähl mir mehrTell me moreask someone to say more

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    180 common irregular verbs

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    Past simple tense

    We use the simple past to talk about actions that

    =>>> finished in the past

    e.g. with words like yesterday, last week, two years ago.

    _____________________


    1. Regular verbs

    Regular verbs add “-ed” in the past tense.

    Examples:

    • play → played
    • work → worked
    • watch → watched
    • clean → cleaned
    • visit → visited

    2. Irregular verbs (the complete list)

    Irregular verbs change their form in the past tense. They do not add “-ed.”

    Examples:

    • go → went
    • eat → ate
    • have → had
    • see → saw
    • come → came

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    Verbs in text:

    Infinitive (to…)Past tense
    to rescuerescued
    to linklinked
    to pick uppicked up
    to openopened
    to phonephoned
    to inviteinvited
    to be tiredwas/were tired
    to switch offswitched off
    to shoutshouted
    to pushpushed
    to changechanged
    to slipslipped
    to carrycarried
    to jumpjumped
    to arrivearrived
    to rememberremembered
    to collectcollected
    to be excitedwas/were excited
    to watchwatched
    to knockknocked
    to sailsailed
    to chasechased
    to be angrywas/were angry
    to interviewinterviewed
    to be wetwas/were wet
    to arouse interestaroused interest
    to encourageencouraged
    to push somebody offpushed somebody off
    to be terriblewas/were terrible
    to passpassed
    to completecompleted
    to be amazingwas/were amazing
    to noticenoticed
    to checkchecked
    to spellspelled/spelt
    to shout for helpshouted for help
    to be luckywas/were lucky
    to breakbroke
    to be in dangerwas/were in danger
    to flyflew
    to radioradioed
    to fallfell
    to dreamdreamed/dreamt
    to landlanded
    to presspressed
    to votevoted

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    List of irrgular verbs, e.g. to fall – fell – fallen

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    Fill in, correct past simple :


    1. He ___________________ (jump) into the swimming pool.
    2. She ___________________ (fall) down in the forest.
    3. He ___________________ (break) his leg in an accident.
    4. They ___________________ (fly) up the mountains.
    5. She ___________________ (dream) about an adventure.
    6. He ___________________ (be) alone in the forest.
    7. We ___________________ (be) lucky after the storm.
    8. She ___________________ (be) wet after the rain.
    9. They ___________________ (be) in danger on the mountain.
    10. He ___________________ (arrive) at the mountain rescue.
    11. She ___________________ (radio) the emergency service.
    12. He ___________________ (press) a button on the screen.
    13. They ___________________ (shout) for help in the forest.
    14. She ___________________ (notice) a rock on the ground.
    15. He ___________________ (land) on a mountain.
    16. We ___________________ (collect) information for the interview.
    17. She ___________________ (watch) a film in the evening.
    18. He ___________________ (carry) a backpack in the forest.
    19. They ___________________ (open) a window in the room.
    20. She ___________________ (knock) at the door.
    21. He ___________________ (invite) the mayor.
    22. We ___________________ (vote) for the class speaker.
    23. She ___________________ (check) the screen.
    24. He ___________________ (spell) the word.
    25. They ___________________ (shout) loudly.
    26. She ___________________ (slip) on a rock.
    27. He ___________________ (push) the button.
    28. We ___________________ (encourage) the class speaker.
    29. She ___________________ (complete) the introduction.
    30. He ___________________ (pass) the test.

    _________________________
    Correct answers:


    1. He jumped into the swimming pool.
    2. She fell down in the forest.
    3. He broke his leg in an accident.
    4. They flew up the mountains.
    5. She dreamed about an adventure.
    6. He was alone in the forest.
    7. We were lucky after the storm.
    8. She was wet after the rain.
    9. They were in danger on the mountain.
    10. He arrived at the mountain rescue.
    11. She radioed the emergency service.
    12. He pressed a button on the screen.
    13. They shouted for help in the forest.
    14. She noticed a rock on the ground.
    15. He landed on a mountain.
    16. We collected information for the interview.
    17. She watched a film in the evening.
    18. He carried a backpack in the forest.
    19. They opened a window in the room.
    20. She knocked at the door.
    21. He invited the mayor.
    22. We voted for the class speaker.
    23. She checked the screen.
    24. He spelled / spelt the word.
    25. They shouted loudly.
    26. She slipped on a rock.
    27. He pushed the button.
    28. We encouraged the class speaker.
    29. She completed the introduction.
    30. He passed the test.

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    Find past tenses, write down infinitive (irregular verbs)


    Word Snake 1:
    jumpedfellbrokewasarrivedlanded

    YOU WRITE:
    to jump – jumped
    _____-______
    _____-______
    _____-______
    _____-______
    _____-______


    Word Snake 2:
    flewdreamedwereswas


    Word Snake 3:
    noticedcheckedpressedradioedshouted


    Word Snake 4:
    pushedcarriedopenedknockedinvitedvoted


    Word Snake 5:
    slippedfellbrokedreamedflewlandedpassed


    _______________________

    Corect answers:


    Word Snake 1

    jumped
    fell
    broke
    was
    arrived
    landed


    Word Snake 2

    flew
    dreamed
    were
    was


    Word Snake 3

    noticed
    checked
    pressed
    radioed
    shouted


    Word Snake 4

    pushed
    carried
    opened
    knocked
    invited
    voted


    Word Snake 5

    slipped
    fell
    broke
    dreamed / dreamt
    flew
    landed
    passed


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    Order the sentence:

    1. the / he / into / jumped / swimming / pool

      YOU WRITE:
      He jumped into the swimming pool.

    2. accident / leg / in / broke / her / she / the
    3. up / flew / they / mountains / the
    4. an / adventure / dreamed / about / he
    5. forest / alone / in / was / the / he
    6. help / shouted / forest / they / in / for / the
    7. backpack / carried / he / the / a / in / forest
    8. at / knocked / door / the / she
    9. on / pressed / screen / button / a / he / the
    10. in / watched / she / the / evening / film / a
    11. invited / he / mayor / the
    12. voted / class / speaker / we / the / for
    13. checked / screen / she / the
    14. noticed / rock / she / a / on / the / ground
    15. landed / mountain / on / he / a
    16. collected / we / information / for / interview / the
    17. slipped / she / on / rock / a
    18. carried / he / medicine / the
    19. shouted / they / loudly
    20. completed / introduction / she / the

    ________________________

    Correct answers:

    1. He jumped into the swimming pool.
    2. She broke her leg in the accident.
    3. They flew up the mountains.
    4. He dreamed / dreamt about an adventure.
    5. He was alone in the forest.
    6. They shouted for help in the forest.
    7. He carried a backpack in the forest.
    8. She knocked at the door.
    9. He pressed a button on the screen.
    10. She watched a film in the evening.
    11. He invited the mayor.
    12. We voted for the class speaker.
    13. She checked the screen.
    14. She noticed a rock on the ground.
    15. He landed on a mountain.
    16. We collected information for the interview.
    17. She slipped on a rock.
    18. He carried the medicine.
    19. They shouted loudly.
    20. She completed the introduction.

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    Fill in the correct verb in past tense, verbs below:

    carry – dream – fly – check –
    arrive – be – slip –
    remember –
    break

    Emergency in the Mountains

    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.

    ————————————-

    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.

    ————————————-

    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

    ————————————-
    Correct version:

    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:

    notice – be – climb – remember –
    shout – carry –
    call – dream

    Cat Rescue

    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.

    ————————————
    Correct version:

    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.

    ———————————–
    Corrrect version:

    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.

    ##################

    True or false:


    1. Tom jumped on his bike and rode to school.
    2. A car pushed him off the bike.
    3. Tom jumped into a river.
    4. He cried loudly.
    5. People carried Tom on a stretcher to the mountains.
    6. The ambulance arrived fast.
    7. He fell asleep in the forest.
    8. People called the emergency service.
    9. The paramedics helped Tom and lifted him into the ambulance.
    10. He looked at the sky and felt safe.
    11. An ambulance arrived slowly.
    12. Tom smiled and promised to be careful on his bike.
    13. They gave him medicine.
    14. Tom lives in Germany.

    ______________________
    Answers:T, T, F, T, F, T, F, T, T, T, F, T, T, F

    ______________________

    Correct version:


    1. Tom jumped on his bike and rode to school.
    2. A car pushed him off the bike.
    3. Tom jumped into a river. True is: Tom was pushed off his bike by a car.
    4. He cried loudly.
    5. People carried Tom on a stretcher to the mountains. True is: People called the emergency service.
    6. The ambulance arrived fast.
    7. He fell asleep in the forest. True is: He looked at the sky and felt safe.
    8. People called the emergency service.
    9. The paramedics helped Tom and lifted him into the ambulance.
    10. He looked at the sky and felt safe.
    11. An ambulance arrived slowly. True is: The ambulance arrived fast.
    12. Tom smiled and promised to be careful on his bike.
    13. They gave him medicine.
    14. 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.

    —————————-

    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.

    ——————————————

    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

    1. the book of James → __________

      YOU WRITE:
      James’s book

    2. the car of Lucas → __________
    3. the house of Elias → __________
    4. the toys of the boys → __________
    5. the bag of Anna → __________
    6. the bike of Tom → __________
    7. the room of the students → __________
    8. the phone of James → __________
    9. the dog of Lucas → __________
    10. the jacket of Elias → __________
    11. the games of the children → __________
    12. the house of the teachers → __________
    13. the birthday of James → __________
    14. the notebook of Lucas → __________
    15. the pencil of Elias → __________
    16. the cars of the boys → __________
    17. the work of the students → __________
    18. the garden of James → __________
    19. the friends of Lucas → __________
    20. the school of Elias → __________

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    Correct answers:

    1. James’s book
    2. Lucas’s car
    3. Elias’s house
    4. the boys’ toys
    5. Anna’s bag
    6. Tom’s bike
    7. the students’ room
    8. James’s phone
    9. Lucas’s dog
    10. Elias’s jacket
    11. the children’s games
    12. the teachers’ house
    13. James’s birthday
    14. Lucas’s notebook
    15. Elias’s pencil
    16. the boys’ cars
    17. the students’ work
    18. James’s garden
    19. Lucas’s friends
    20. Elias’s school
  • 😊😊Introducing yourself, how to……….. (beginners, dialogues, A1)😊😊


    Dialogue 1: Basic introduction

    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.

    ______________________


    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!

    _____________________

    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.

    _____________________

    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.

    ______________________

    More on numbers and the alphabet


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    Dialogue 4: Job or study

    A: Hello. What do you do?
    B: I am a student.
    A: What do you study?
    B: I study English.

    __________________

    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.

    __________________

    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.

    __________________

    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!

    _____________________

    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.

    ____________________

    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:

    1. Hello!
    2. What is your name?
    3. Nice to meet you.
    4. Where are you from?
    5. How old are you?
    6. What do you do?
    7. What do you study?
    8. Do you like English?
    9. Do you like music?
    10. 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.


    ___________________________
    Correct answers:
    1→C, 2→H, 3→I, 4→E, 5→A,
    6→G, 7→B, 8→J, 9→F, 10→D
    ___________________________

    Correct dialogue:


    A: Hello!
    B: Hi!

    A: What is your name?
    B: My name is Sara.

    A: Nice to meet you.
    B: Nice to meet you too.

    A: Where are you from?
    B: I am from Spain.

    A: How old are you?
    B: I am 19 years old.

    A: What do you do?
    B: I am a student.

    A: What do you study?
    B: I study English.

    A: Do you like English?
    B: Yes, I like it.

    A: Do you like music?
    B: Yes, I like music too.

    A: Where do you live?
    B: I live in Madrid.


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    Another dialogue, a bit more elaborate [very detailed, with many parts, not simple]:

    A: Hello!
    B: Hi! How are you?

    A: I’m fine, thank you. What is your name?
    B: My name is Sara. And you?

    A: My name is Tom. Nice to meet you.
    B: Nice to meet you too, Tom.

    A: Where are you from?
    B: I am from Spain. And you?

    A: I am from Canada. How old are you?
    B: I am 19 years old.

    A: What do you do?
    B: I am a student. I study English.

    A: That’s great! Do you like English?
    B: Yes, I like it very much.

    A: Do you like music?
    B: Yes, I like music too. I also like dancing.

    A: Where do you live?
    B: I live in Madrid. It’s a nice city.

    A: Oh, I’ve heard Madrid is very beautiful!


    ___________________________


    elaborate – with many details.
    nice – pleasant or good.
    city – a large town with many people and buildings.
    beautiful – very nice to see.

    ####################

    Another dialogue, even more elaborate, but still A1


    A: Hello!
    B: Hi! How are you today?

    A: I’m fine, thank you. And you?
    B: I’m good, thank you.

    A: What is your name?
    B: My name is Sara. And your name?

    A: My name is Tom. Nice to meet you, Sara.
    B: Nice to meet you too, Tom.

    A: Where are you from?
    B: I am from Spain. I live in Madrid. And you?

    A: I am from Canada. I live in Toronto. How old are you?
    B: I am 19 years old. And you?

    A: I am 20 years old. What do you do?
    B: I am a student. I study English at a language school.

    A: That’s great! Do you like English?
    B: Yes, I like it very much. I want to speak English well.

    A: Do you like music?
    B: Yes, I like music a lot. I also like dancing and singing.

    A: That sounds fun! Where do you usually listen to music?
    B: I usually listen to music at home or on the bus.

    A: Oh, I see. Madrid is a very beautiful city, isn’t it?
    B: Yes, it’s very nice. There are many parks and cafés.

    A: Wow! I hope I can visit it one day.

    _______________________


    to study – to learn something.

    a language – the words people use to talk (like English, Spanish).

    to speak English well – to talk in English correctly.

    That sounds fun! – It seems very nice or enjoyable [something that is fun or makes you happy.].

    usually – most of the time.

    to listen to music – to hear songs.

    at home – in your house.

    to hope – to want something to happen.

    to visit – to go to a place for a short time.

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  • 🐅🐆🦌The black panther (A1, beginners)🐅🐆🦌

    DeutschEnglishDefinition
    eine Tierarta kind of animala type of animal, like a dog, cat, or panther
    Hautskinthe outside part of an animal’s body
    Fellfurthe soft hair on an animal’s body
    Flecka spota small round mark on an animal’s skin or fur
    Dschungela junglea very big forest with many trees and animals
    einen Baum kletternto climb a treeto go up a tree using hands and feet
    sich vor Gefahr versteckento hide from dangerto stay safe so no one or no animal can hurt you
    sich in einem Baum ausruhento rest in a treeto stop and sleep or relax in a tree
    Fleischfressera carnivorean animal that eats meat
    Hirscha deera wild animal with four legs and antlers
    Jägera huntera person or animal that looks for animals to catch or eat
    jagento huntto look for and catch animals to eat
    meistensmostlyusually or most of the time
    sich im Dunkeln versteckento hide in the darkto stay where it is very dark so no one can see you
    sich leise bewegento move quietlyto walk or go without making noise
    weit springento jump farto move from one place to another in the air a long distance
    Lärm machento make noiseto make a sound
    brüllento roara very loud sound that an animal makes
    beschützento protectto keep someone or something safe
    Tiere erschreckento scare animalsto make animals afraid
    Jungesa cuba baby animal, like a baby panther or bear
    sich um etwas kümmernto take care of somethingto help and watch something so it is safe and healthy
    am Leben erhaltento keep aliveto help something stay alive
    zerstörento destroyto break something or make it stop existing
    in Gefahr seinto be in dangerto be in a situation where you can be hurt or die
    Abholzungdeforestationcutting down many trees in a forest
    illegal seinto be illegalsomething that is against the law
    zusammenfassendin conclusionat the end, when you say the final idea
    stark seinto be powerfulto have a lot of strength or ability
    respektierento respectto be kind and careful with someone or something
    schützento protectto 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:

    1. a kind of animal
    2. skin
    3. fur
    4. a spot
    5. a jungle
    6. to climb a tree
    7. to hide from danger
    8. to rest in a tree
    9. a carnivore
    10. a deer
    11. a hunter
    12. to hunt
    13. mostly
    14. to hide in the dark
    15. to move quietly
    16. to jump far
    17. 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


    ________________

    Answers
    1-G, 2-K, 3-N, 4-Q, 5-C, 6-A,
    7-O, 8-P, 9-D, 10-I, 11-J, 12-H,
    13-B, 14-E, 15-F, 16-R, 17-L

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    Match word and definition, part 2:


    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


    ___________________

    Answers:

    18-H, 19-B, 20-L, 21-A, 22-K,
    23-M, 24-D, 25-E, 26-F, 27-G,
    28-C, 29-I, 30-J, 31-N


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    True or False:

    1. Panthers eat deer and birds.
    2. Panthers move quietly when they hunt.
    3. Panthers cannot jump far.
    4. Panthers climb trees to hide from danger.
    5. Antlers [horns] are on black panthers.
    6. Panthers mostly hunt during the day.
    7. Panthers rest in trees during the day.
    8. Panthers usually live in groups.
    9. A cub is a baby panther.
    10. Panthers are always safe in the forest.
    11. Black panthers are powerful animals.
    12. It is legal to hunt black panthers.
    13. Panthers have spots that are sometimes visible [can be seen] in sunlight.
    14. Panthers have no fur.
    15. To protect the panther means to keep it safe from danger.
    16. Deforestation makes it easier for panthers to live.
    17. Panthers usually live alone.
    18. Panthers are carnivores.
    19. Panthers have black fur.

    ____________________

    Answers:

    1-T, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-F, 6-F, 7-T,
    8-F, 9-T, 10-F, 11-T, 12-F, 13-T,
    14-F, 15-T, 16-F, 17-T, 18-T, 19-T


    ___________________

    Correct version:


    1. Panthers eat deer and birds.
    2. Panthers move quietly when they hunt.
    3. Panthers cannot jump far. True is: Panthers can jump far.
    4. Panthers climb trees to hide from danger.
    5. Antlers are on black panthers. True is: Antlers are on deer, not panthers.
    6. Panthers mostly hunt during the day. True is: Panthers mostly hunt at night.
    7. Panthers rest in trees during the day.
    8. Panthers usually live in groups. True is: Panthers usually live alone.
    9. A cub is a baby panther.
    10. Panthers are always safe in the forest. True is: Panthers are often in danger because of humans.
    11. Black panthers are powerful animals.
    12. It is legal to hunt black panthers. True is: Hunting black panthers is illegal.
    13. Panthers have spots that are sometimes visible in sunlight.
    14. Panthers have no fur. True is: Panthers have black fur.
    15. To protect the panther means to keep it safe from danger.
    16. Deforestation makes it easier for panthers to live. True is: Deforestation destroys panther homes.
    17. Panthers usually live alone.
    18. Panthers are carnivores.
    19. 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


    1. The black panther is a strong carnivore that eats __________.
    2. Black panthers have black __________ that sometimes has small spots.
    3. A __________ is a baby panther that stays near its mother.
    4. Panthers climb __________ to hide from danger and to rest safely.
    5. Panthers __________ in trees during the day and wait quietly.
    6. Panthers move quietly when they __________ other animals.
    7. Panthers mostly hunt __________ when it is dark.
    8. Panthers usually live __________ and do not stay in groups.
    9. Panthers can jump far to catch their __________.
    10. Panthers eat animals like __________ in the forest or jungle.
    11. Panthers have ___________ on their fur that can sometimes be seen in the sunlight.
    12. To protect the panther means to __________ from danger and hunters.
    13. Deforestation destroys the __________ and makes it hard for panthers.
    14. Hunting __________ panthers is illegal [not allowed]
    15. Black panthers are very powerful __________ and people must respect them.

    _______________________

    Correct version:


    1. The black panther is a strong carnivore that eats meat.
    2. Black panthers have black fur that sometimes has small spots.
    3. A cub is a baby panther that stays near its mother.
    4. Panthers climb trees to hide from danger and to rest safely.
    5. Panthers rest in trees during the day and wait quietly.
    6. Panthers move quietly when they hunt other animals.
    7. Panthers mostly hunt at night when it is dark.
    8. Panthers usually live alone and do not stay in groups.
    9. Panthers can jump far to catch their food.
    10. Panthers eat animals like deer in the forest or jungle.
    11. Panthers have spots on their fur that can sometimes be seen in the sunlight.
    12. To protect the panther means to keep it safe from danger and hunters.
    13. Deforestation destroys the forest and makes it hard for panthers.
    14. Hunting black panthers is illegal.
    15. Black panthers are very powerful animals and people must respect them.

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    Connect the sentences:

    1. The black panther is a carnivore
    2. A cub is a baby panther
    3. Panthers climb trees
    4. Panthers rest in trees
    5. Panthers move quietly
    6. Panthers mostly hunt at night
    7. Panthers usually live alone
    8. Panthers can jump far
    9. To protect the panther
    10. 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.


    ____________________
    Answers:

    1-B, 2-I, 3-D, 4-E, 5-J, 6-C,
    7-G, 8-F, 9-A, 10-H

    ____________________

    Corrrect sentences:


    1. The black panther is a carnivore that sometimes has spots on its fur.
    2. A cub is a baby panther that stays near its mother.
    3. Panthers climb trees to hide from danger and rest safely.
    4. Panthers rest in trees and wait quietly during the day.
    5. Panthers move quietly when they hunt other animals.
    6. Panthers mostly hunt at night when it is dark.
    7. Panthers usually live alone and do not stay in groups.
    8. Panthers can jump far to catch their food.
    9. To protect the panther is to keep it safe from danger.
    10. Hunting black panthers is illegal and against the law.


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    Answer:

    1. Does a black panther eat plants or meat?

      YOU WRITE:
      A black panther eats meat.

    2. Is a baby panther called a cub or a deer?
      _______________________________
    3. Does a panther rest in a tree or on the ground?
      _______________________________
    4. Can a panther climb a tree or a mountain?
      _______________________________
    5. Does a panther hunt at night or during the day?
      _______________________________
    6. Does a panther move quietly or loudly when it hunts?
      _______________________________
    7. Does a panther usually live alone or in groups?
      _______________________________
    8. Does a panther eat a deer or grass?
      _______________________________
    9. Is it legal or illegal to hunt black panthers?
      _______________________________
    10. Does a panther have fur or antlers [horns]?
      _______________________________

    ——————————–
    Correct answers:


    1. A black panther eats meat.
    2. A baby panther is called a cub.
    3. A panther rests in a tree.
    4. A panther can climb a tree.
    5. A panther hunts at night.
    6. A panther moves quietly when it hunts.
    7. A panther usually lives alone.
    8. A panther eats a deer.
    9. It is illegal to hunt black panthers.
    10. 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.


  • 🐅🐆🦌The cheetah (A1, beginners)🐅🐆🦌

    Vocabulary:

    Deutsch EnglishDefinition
    ein Landtiera land animalAn animal that lives on land, not in water.
    hauptsächlichmainlyMost of the time / in the biggest part.
    selten seinto be rareNot many exist / very few.
    ein offener Platzan open placeA place with no trees or buildings, empty and big.
    ein Graslanda grasslandBig area with a lot of grass, no trees.
    eine Savannea savannaBig open area with grass and some trees (like in Africa).
    jagento huntTo run after animals and catch them for food.
    viel Platza lot of spaceVery big area to move.
    frei bewegento move freelyTo go where you want, no walls or problems.
    ein schlanker Körpera slim bodyA long and thin body (not fat).
    das Gleichgewicht haltento keep balanceTo not fall when you run fast.
    ein Fella furThe hair on an animal’s body.
    ein Fleck / ein Punkta spotA small round mark (black on yellow, for example).
    sich versteckento hideTo go where others cannot see you.
    vor der Sonne schützento protect from the sunTo keep safe from hot sun.
    ein Fleischfressera carnivoreAn animal that eats meat.
    ein Hirscha deerAn animal with horns that eats grass.
    ein Hasea rabbitA small animal with long ears that jumps.
    eine Antilopean antelopeA fast animal with horns that lives in Africa.
    eine Beute fangento catch a preyTo run and take an animal to eat.
    für kurze Zeitfor a short timeOnly a little time, not long.
    sich ausruhento restTo stop moving and sleep or relax.
    müde werdento get tiredTo feel no energy after running.
    jagen beibringento teach how to huntTo show young animals how to catch food.
    ein Jungesa cubA baby cheetah or big cat.
    süß seinto be cuteTo look very nice and lovely.
    verspielt seinto be playfulTo like playing and running for fun.
    vor Gefahr schützento protect from dangerTo keep safe from bad things or enemies.
    in Gefahr seinto be in dangerTo have big problems, maybe die.
    zerstörento destroyTo break or make something bad.
    ein sicherer Orta safe placeA good place with no danger.
    ein Lebensraum / Habitata habitatThe home where an animal lives (with food, water…).
    zum Schlussin conclusionAt the end / to finish.
    die Natur rettento save natureTo 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.

    _______________

    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:

    1. a land animal
    2. mainly
    3. to be rare
    4. an open place
    5. a grassland
    6. a savanna
    7. to hunt
    8. a lot of space
    9. to move freely
    10. a slim body
    11. to keep balance
    12. a fur
    13. a spot
    14. to hide
    15. to protect from the sun
    16. a carnivore
    17. 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

    ###############

    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.

    _________________

    Answers:
    18-G, 19-O, 20-I, 21-L, 22-K, 23-F,
    24-D, 25-P, 26-N, 27-Q, 28-E, 29-A,
    30-H, 31-C, 32-J, 33-B, 34-M

    #############


    True or false:

    1. A cheetah is a land animal.
    2. Cheetahs mainly live in the sea.
    3. Cheetahs are very common animals.
    4. A savanna is an open place with a lot of trees.
    5. A grassland has a lot of grass.
    6. Cheetahs hunt rabbits and deer.
    7. Cheetahs like small places with no space.
    8. A cheetah has a fat body.
    9. Spots on fur help a cheetah to hide.
    10. A carnivore eats only grass.
    11. An antelope is faster than a cheetah for a long time.
    12. Cheetahs run for a short time and then get tired.
    13. A cub is an old cheetah.
    14. Cubs are cute and playful.
    15. Mothers teach cubs how to hunt.
    16. Cheetahs rest a lot after they hunt.
    17. Cheetahs are in danger because people destroy their habitat.
    18. A safe place is bad for animals.
    19. In conclusion, we must save nature.
    20. A rabbit is a carnivore.

    ______________________

    True: 1,5,6,9,12,14,15,16,17,19

    ################

    Correct answers:

    1. A cheetah is a land animal.
    2. Cheetahs mainly live in the sea.
      → False
      True is: Cheetahs mainly live on land / in a savanna.
    3. Cheetahs are very common animals.
      → False
      True is: Cheetahs are rare animals. / Cheetahs to be rare.
    4. A savanna is an open place with a lot of trees.
      → False
      True is: A savanna is an open place with a lot of grass and some trees.
    5. A grassland has a lot of grass.
    6. Cheetahs hunt rabbits and deer.
    7. Cheetahs like small places with no space.
      → False
      True is: Cheetahs like a lot of space to move freely.
    8. A cheetah has a fat body.
      → False
      True is: A cheetah has a slim body.
    9. Spots on fur help a cheetah to hide.
    10. A carnivore eats only grass.
      → False
      True is: A carnivore eats meat.
    11. An antelope is faster than a cheetah for a short time.
      → False
      True is: A cheetah is faster than an antelope for a short time.
    12. Cheetahs run for a short time and then get tired.
    13. A cub is an old cheetah.
      → False
      True is: A cub is a baby cheetah.
    14. Cubs are cute and playful.
    15. Mothers teach cubs how to hunt.
    16. Cheetahs rest a lot after they hunt.
    17. Cheetahs are in danger because people destroy their habitat.
    18. A safe place is bad for animals.
      → False
      True is: A safe place is good for animals.
    19. In conclusion, we must save nature.
    20. A rabbit is a carnivore.
      → False
      True is: A rabbit is not a carnivore. / A rabbit eats grass (not meat).

    ################

    Fill in, words below:

    prey – cubs – protect – grassland – savanna –
    carnivore – destroy – hunt – playful –
    fur – danger – trees –
    mother – cheetahs –
    slim

    1. A cheetah is a fast land animal that lives mainly in a __________.
    2. Cheetahs need a lot of space to move freely and to __________.
    3. A savanna is an open place with a lot of grass and some __________.
    4. A __________ is a big open place where cheetahs can run fast.
    5. Cheetahs have a __________ body and spots on their fur.
    6. The spots on the __________ help the cheetah to hide very well.
    7. A cheetah is a __________ and it hunts an antelope or a deer.
    8. Cheetahs catch __________ very fast but only for a short time.
    9. After they hunt, __________ get tired and they need to rest.
    10. A cub is a baby cheetah and it is very cute and __________.
    11. The cubs like to be playful and they move freely with their __________.
    12. Mothers teach their __________ how to hunt in the savanna.
    13. Cheetahs are rare [not many]and they are in ___________ in many places.
    14. People __________ the habitat and this makes cheetahs in danger.
    15. In conclusion, we must save nature to __________ the cheetahs and their safe place.

    ———————————

    Correct version:

    1. A cheetah is a fast land animal that lives mainly in a savanna.
    2. Cheetahs need a lot of space to move freely and to hunt.
    3. A savanna is an open place with a lot of grass and some trees.
    4. A grassland is a big open place where cheetahs can run fast.
    5. Cheetahs have a slim body and spots on their fur.
    6. The spots on the fur help the cheetah to hide very well.
    7. A cheetah is a carnivore and it hunts an antelope or a deer.
    8. Cheetahs catch prey very fast but only for a short time.
    9. After they hunt, cheetahs get tired and they need to rest.
    10. A cub is a baby cheetah and it is very cute and playful.
    11. The cubs like to be playful and they move freely with their mother.
    12. Mothers teach their cubs how to hunt in the savanna.
    13. Cheetahs are rare and they are in danger in many places.
    14. People destroy the habitat and this makes cheetahs in danger.
    15. In conclusion, we must save nature to protect the cheetahs and their safe place.

    ##################

    Connect:

    1. Cheetahs mainly live | a. how to hunt
    2. A cheetah has spots on its fur | b. because they are rare
    3. Cheetahs need a lot of space | c. in a savanna
    4. A cub is very cute | d. to hide
    5. Mothers teach their cubs | e. to move freely
    6. Cheetahs get tired | f. after a short time
    7. Cheetahs are in danger | g. and playful
    8. A grassland and a savanna | h. to catch prey
    9. Cheetahs run very fast | i. are good habitats
    10. In conclusion, we must | j. save nature

    _____________________

    Answers:
    1-c, 2-d, 3-e, 4-g, 5-a,
    6-f, 7-b, 8-i, 9-h, 10-j

    _____________________

    Correct version:

    1. Cheetahs mainly live in a savanna.
    2. A cheetah has spots on its fur to hide.
    3. Cheetahs need a lot of space to move freely.
    4. A cub is very cute and playful.
    5. Mothers teach their cubs how to hunt.
    6. Cheetahs get tired after a short time.
    7. Cheetahs are in danger because they are rare.
    8. A grassland and a savanna are good habitats.
    9. Cheetahs run very fast to catch prey.
    10. In conclusion, we must save nature.


    ################

    Answer:

    1. Is a cheetah the slowest or fastest land animal?

      YOU WRITE:
      A cheetah is the fastetst land animal.
    2. Does the cheetah live in Africa or South America?
      ______________________________
    3. Does the cheetah like open grasslands or dense forests?
      ______________________________
    4. Does a cheetah have a slim body or a heavy body?
      ______________________________
    5. Is the cheetah’s tail used for balance or sleeping?
      ______________________________
    6. Does the cheetah eat meat or plants?
      ______________________________
    7. Does the cheetah hunt during the day or at night?
      ______________________________
    8. Can a cheetah run fast for a long time or a short time?
      ______________________________
    9. Are baby cheetahs called cubs or calves?
      ______________________________
    10. Are cheetahs safe today or in danger?
      ______________________________

    —————————-
    Correct answers:

    1. A cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world.
    2. The cheetah lives mainly in Africa.
    3. The cheetah likes open grasslands and savannas.
    4. The cheetah has a slim body.
    5. The cheetah’s tail is used for balance.
    6. The cheetah eats meat.
    7. The cheetah hunts during the day.
    8. A cheetah can run fast for a short time.
    9. Baby cheetahs are called cubs.
    10. Cheetahs are in danger today.

    ###################

    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.


    ####################

    ####################

    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.


  • 🤓🥳What’s the time? (U 11, pp93-101, time, present continuous/progressive, beginner, A1)🥳🤓

    • if you are not familiar with numbers, do NUMBERS first

    DeutschEnglishSimple definition
    (93)
    Wie spät ist es?What’s the time?You ask for the time
    sendento sendto give something to someone
    reiten / fahrento rideto sit on and go
    spielento playto have fun
    ein Skateboarda skateboarda board with wheels
    anschauento watchto look at something
    skatento skateto move on skates
    kochento cookto make food
    machento maketo create something
    ein Pferda horsea big animal
    Computerspielecomputer gamesgames on a computer
    ein Fahrrada bikeyou ride it
    ein Klaviera pianoa music instrument
    ein Videoa videomoving pictures
    eine Textnachrichta text messageshort phone message
    Fußballfootballa game with a ball
    (94)
    Freizeitaktivitätfree time activityfun activity
    wahr seinto be trueit is correct
    (95)
    lesento readlook at words
    trinkento drinkhave water
    eine Zeitunga newspaperpaper with news
    Skateboard fahrento skateboardride a skateboard
    (96)
    Musik hörento listen to musichear songs
    Spaß habento have funfeel happy
    ein schlimmer Taga terrible dayvery bad day
    Kannst du zu mir kommen?Can you come to my place?ask someone to visit
    (97)
    Tagesablaufdaily routinethings every day
    Komm schnell her!Get here soon!come fast
    kaputt seinto be brokennot working
    morgens aufstehento get up in the morningleave bed
    Sachen packento pack thingsput in a bag
    gehen / verlassento leavego away
    Hausaufgaben machento do one’s homeworkschool work
    normalerweiseusuallymost days
    ins Bett gehento go to bedgo to sleep
    (98)
    ankommento arrivecome to a place
    ein Regenschirman umbrellakeeps you dry
    Angst habento be scaredfeel afraid
    plötzlichsuddenlyvery fast
    Das Telefon klingeltthe phone is ringingphone is making a sound
    (99)
    sich beeilento hurrygo fast
    nur eine Minutejust a minuteshort time
    eine Tasche findento find a bagsee and get it
    (100)
    Roller fahrento ride a scooterride a small vehicle
    skatento skatemove on skates
    Snowboard fahrento snowboardride on snow
    (101)
    Freizeitfree timetime for fun
    täglichdailyevery day
    Wie spät ist es?What’s the time?ask the time
    EntschuldigungExcuse mepolite word
    sich beeilento hurrygo fast
    eine Uhra clockshows time
    Schlafenszeitbedtimetime to sleep
    eine Pausea breakshort rest
    eine Übungan exercisepractice
    draußenoutsidenot inside
    draußen schneiento snow outsidesnow falls
    lernento studylearn
    jemanden aufweckento wake somebody upstop sleeping
    unglaublichamazingvery good
    die Tür öffnento answer the dooropen door
    ein Buscha bushsmall plant
    sich versteckento hidenot be seen
    an die Tür klopfento knock at the doorhit the door
    ein Wohnzimmera living roomroom with sofa
    eine Überraschunga surprisenot expected
    schiebento pushmove with hands
    kochento cookmake food
    eine Textnachrichta text messagephone message
    aufpassen aufto look aftertake care
    eine Straßea roadcars drive
    ein Ort (Zuhause)a place (home)where you live
    ein Hinweisa cluehelps find
    Bis baldSee you soongoodbye
    das Wetterweathersun, rain
    eine halbe Stundehalf an hour30 minutes
    eine Viertelstundea quarter of an hour15 minutes
    drei Viertelstundenthree quarters of an hour45 minutes
    genau zur vollen Stundeon the hourexact time
    Beeil dich!to hurry upgo faster

    #######################

    What time is it?

    1. It is quarter past two.

      YOU WRITE:
      2:15

    2. It is half past eight.

      YOU WRITE:
      8:30

    3. It is quarter to nine.
      ___________________
    4. It is twenty past seven.
      ___________________
    5. It is ten to four.
      ___________________
    6. It is five to one.
      ___________________
    7. It is half past five.
      ___________________
    8. It is quarter past ten.
      ___________________
    9. It is twenty-five past three.
      ___________________
    10. It is quarter to twelve.
      ___________________
    11. It is five past twelve.
      ___________________
    12. It is twenty to six.
      ___________________
    13. It is half past eleven.
      ___________________
    14. It is quarter past six.
      ___________________
    15. It is five past three.
      ___________________
    16. It is ten past eleven.
      ___________________
    17. It is twenty-five to eight.
      ___________________
    18. It is quarter to one.
      ___________________
    19. It is half past two.
      ___________________
    20. It is twenty past nine.
      ___________________
    21. It is ten to seven.
      ___________________
    22. It is quarter past four.
      ___________________
    23. It is five to ten.
      ___________________
    24. It is twenty-five past six.
      ___________________
    25. It is half past three.
      ___________________
    26. It is quarter to eight.
      ___________________
    27. It is five past nine.
      ___________________
    28. It is twenty past twelve.
      ___________________
    29. It is ten past five.
      ___________________
    30. It is quarter to three.
      ___________________

    ——————————

    Correct answers:

    1. It is quarter past two — 2:15
    2. It is half past eight — 8:30
    3. It is quarter to nine — 8:45
    4. It is twenty past seven — 7:20
    5. It is ten to four — 3:50
    6. It is five to one — 12:55
    7. It is half past five — 5:30
    8. It is quarter past ten — 10:15
    9. It is twenty-five past three — 3:25
    10. It is quarter to twelve — 11:45
    11. It is five past twelve — 12:05
    12. It is twenty to six — 5:40
    13. It is half past eleven — 11:30
    14. It is quarter past six — 6:15
    15. It is five past three — 3:05
    16. It is ten past eleven — 11:10
    17. It is twenty-five to eight — 7:35
    18. It is quarter to one — 12:45
    19. It is half past two — 2:30
    20. It is twenty past nine — 9:20
    21. It is ten to seven — 6:50
    22. It is quarter past four — 4:15
    23. It is five to ten — 9:55
    24. It is twenty-five past six — 6:25
    25. It is half past three — 3:30
    26. It is quarter to eight — 7:45
    27. It is five past nine — 9:05
    28. It is twenty past twelve — 12:20
    29. It is ten past five — 5:10
    30. It is quarter to three — 2:45

    ###############


    PRESENT CONTINUOUS


    1. When to use it (Present Continuous = “-ing” form)

    We use the present continuous to talk about things that are happening right now, at the moment of speaking, at this moment.

    Examples:

    • I am eating. (I am eating now.)
    • She is reading a book. (She is reading now.)
    • They are playing football. (They are playing now.)

    2. How to form it

    Formula:

    Subject + be + verb + -ing

    Step 1: Use the right form of be

    • I → am
    • He / She / It → is
    • You / We / They → are

    Step 2: Add verb + -ing


    3. How to make -ing verbs (rules)

    1. Normal verbs: just add -ing
    • eat → eating
    • play → playing
    • read → reading
    1. Verbs ending with -e: remove -e and add -ing
    • make → making
    • write → writing
    • dance → dancing
    1. One-syllable verbs with one vowel + one consonant: double the last consonant and add -ing
    • run → running
    • sit → sitting
    • swim → swimming
    1. Verbs ending with -ie: change -ie to -y and add -ing
    • lie → lying
    • die → dying

    Quick tip:

    • Words like now, at the moment, today often show we use present continuous.
    • Don’t forget -ing at the end of the verb!

    ################

    FILL IN the correct form of the verb:

    People ___________ (be) on a beach.
    The sun ___________ (shine).

    Children __________ ( play) in the sand.
    Two children __________ (build) a sandcastle.
    A dog __________ (walk) near the sandcastle.

    One child __________ (run).
    A baby __________ (crawl) on the sand.

    Some people__________ (walk) on the beach.
    A man __________ (cook) food at a table.

    People __________ (swim) in the sea.
    Children __________ (play) in the water.

    A woman __________ (take) a photo.
    Birds __________ (fly) in the sky.

    Everyone__________ (have) fun on the beach.

    —————————–

    Correct versionaudio file => listen:

    People are on a beach.
    The sun is shining.

    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.

    ###################

    Short answers, how to………

    ___________________________

    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.
    ___________________
    ___________________

    ———————————————

    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)


    ####################

    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.


    ################

    Present simple (always, every day, never) and
    present continuous (now, at the moment)

    1. 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.

    2. I have breakfast at half past six (every day, always).
      _____________________
      _____________________
    3. School starts at eight o’clock.
      _____________________
      _____________________
    4. I have lunch at half past twelve.
      _____________________
      _____________________
    5. School finishes at three o’clock.
      _____________________
      _____________________
    6. I have a snack at half past four.
      _____________________
      _____________________
    7. Dinner is at half past six.
      _____________________
      _____________________
    8. 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.


    ##################


    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.

    ———————————
    Correct answers:


    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.


    ###############


    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.


    ——————————–

    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.


    #################



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  • 🥸🥳Detective stories – solve the case (A1+, story 3)🥳🥸


    The Case of the Missing Keys

    Detective Ben is at Mrs. Green’s house.
    Her keys are missing from the table.
    She is worried.

    Three people are there: Tom, Lily, and Jack.

    Ben looks around.
    There is a small puddle near the door.
    A chair is moved.
    The table is clean except for a cup of tea.

    Tom says, “I sit in the living room. I read a book.”
    His shoes are dry.

    Lily says, “I water the flowers outside.”
    Her shoes are wet.

    Jack says, “I make a cup of tea. I sit here.”
    His shoes are dry.

    Ben looks at the door.
    The puddle is small.
    The floor near the table is dry.

    Ben thinks.
    Who goes outside? Who has wet shoes?
    The keys are near the door, not the table.

    Ben smiles.
    “Lily,” he says.
    “You go outside. You put the keys on the bench. Then they fell in the puddle.”

    Lily looks surprised.
    “Yes,” she says. “I forgot them there.”

    ________________________

    Vocabulary:

    • a key – a small thing that opens a door
    • to be missing – not here, lost
    • to be worried – to feel nervous or unhappy about something
    • a puddle – a small pool of water on the ground
    • a chair – something you sit on
    • except – not including
    • to be dry – not wet
    • to water flowers – to put water on flowers so they grow
    • outside – not inside
    • to be wet – full of water or liquid
    • a bench – a long seat for more than one person
    • to fall (past: fell) into a puddle – to drop into a small pool of water on the ground
    • to forget (past: forgot) – to not remember

    #################


    Why Lily?

    Step 1: List the clues

    1. Keys missing from the table – initial problem.
    2. Puddle near the door – something happened near the door.
    3. Chair moved – someone interacted with the area.
    4. Shoes wet / dry – shows who was outside.
      • Tom: dry
      • Lily: wet
      • Jack: dry
    5. Table clean except a cup of tea – keys are not on the table.
    6. Floor near table is dry – keys aren’t on the table, hints they went somewhere else.

    Step 2: Analyze the statements

    • Tom: inside, shoes dry → probably didn’t go outside.
    • Jack: inside, shoes dry → also probably didn’t go outside.
    • Lily: outside watering flowers, shoes wet → she went outside, near the door/puddle.

    Step 3: Look at the location of the keys

    • The keys were not on the table, where they normally are.
    • There is a puddle near the door → keys probably fell there.

    Step 4: Combine clues

    • Only Lily went outside (wet shoes).
    • Puddle near the door and moved chair indicate someone interacted with the door area.
    • Keys ended up in the puddle → Lily must have carried or moved them.

    Conclusion:

    • Lily is the culprit.
    • She went outside with the keys, forgot them on the bench, and they fell into the puddle.

    _________________________

    Vocabulary:

    • initial problem – the first problem
    • to interact – to talk or do things with other people, things
    • a hint – a small piece of information that helps you
    • to analyze – to look at something carefully
    • probably – likely, maybe
    • normally – usually, most of the time
    • to combine clues – to put information together to understand something
    • to indicate – to show or point out
    • to end up in a puddle – to finish by being in a small pool of water
    • to carry (past: carried) – to hold and move something
    • to forget (past: forgot) – to not remember
    • a bench – a long seat for more than one person
    • to fall (past: fell) – to drop down by accident

    #################

    Lily’s story:

    I am Lily.
    I water the flowers outside.
    My shoes are wet.
    I take the keys to put them on the bench.
    I forget the keys.
    The keys fall in the small puddle near the door.
    I feel worried when I see Detective Ben.
    I feel surprised when he finds the keys.

    _________________

    Rewrite, and make all changes necessary:

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Her name is Lily.
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>She waters…………..

    _________________

    Corrrect version:

    Her name is Lily.
    She waters the flowers outside.
    Her shoes are wet.
    She takes the keys to put them on the bench.
    She forgets the keys.
    The keys fall in the small puddle near the door.
    She feels worried when she sees Detective Ben.
    She feels surprised when he finds the keys.

  • 🥸🥳Detective stories – solve the case (A1+, story 2)🥳🥸

    • money stolen

    The Case of the Stolen Money

    Detective Anna is in a small town. Today, she has a new case. Someone stole money from Mr. Green.

    Mr. Green says: “I put 100 dollars on the table. Now it is gone! I need help.”

    There are three people in the house:

    1. Tom, the gardener. He works in the garden all day.
    2. Lily, the cook. She cooks food for Mr. Green.
    3. Sam, the cleaner. He cleans the house every day.

    Detective Anna asks them questions.

    • Tom says: “I work outside. I do not see the money.”
    • Lily says: “I cook in the kitchen. I do not take money.”
    • Sam says: “I clean the house. I see nothing. I do not take money.”

    Anna looks for clues. She sees:

    • The table is near the window. The window is open.
    • There are footprints on the floor. Big footprints.
    • There is a small piece of chocolate on the table.
    • A chair is near the window. The chair has dust under it.

    Anna asks more questions:

    • Tom wears big shoes. Lily wears small shoes. Sam wears medium shoes.
    • Tom does not eat chocolate. Lily eats chocolate every day. Sam eats chocolate sometimes.
    • Tom is tall. Lily is short. Sam is medium height.

    Anna thinks carefully. She looks at the footprints. They are big. She looks at the chocolate. Someone ate it. She looks at the chair. The dust is moved.

    Anna says: “The person who stole the money is near the table. The person left big footprints. The person eats chocolate.”

    Who stole the money?


    _____________________________

    Vocabulary:


    • to steal (past: stole) – to take something that is not yours.
    • a case (detective) – a problem or crime that a detective tries to solve.
    • a gardener – a person who works with plants and flowers outside.
    • a cleaner – a person who cleans rooms and houses.
    • a question – something you ask to get information.
    • outside – not inside, in the open air.
    • kitchen – a room where people cook food.
    • money – coins or paper you use to buy things.
    • a clue – information that helps you find something or solve a problem.
    • a footprint – the mark of a foot on the ground.
    • a chair – something you sit on.
    • dust – small pieces of dirt in a room.
    • to wear shoes – to have shoes on your feet.
    • sometimes – not always, but now and then.
    • to be tall – to have a high height.
    • to be short – to have a low height.
    • to eat (past: ate) – to put food in your mouth and swallow it.
    • to move dust – to push or change the place of dust.

    #################

    You got it? You solved the case?

    We have three suspects:

    1. Tom – big shoes, does not eat chocolate, works outside.
    2. Lily – small shoes, eats chocolate every day, works in the kitchen.
    3. Sam – medium shoes, eats chocolate sometimes, cleans the house.

    Clues:

    • Footprints on the floor are big → matches Tom.
    • There is chocolate eaten → matches Lily and Sam, not Tom.
    • Table is near the window, chair moved, dust moved → person was near the table and window.

    Now combine:

    • The thief left big footprints → Tom.
    • The thief ate chocolate → only Lily or Sam.

    Notice the conflict: Tom has big shoes but does not eat chocolate.
    The chocolate clue shows the thief ate chocolate, so it is not Tom.
    Sam’s shoes are medium → footprints too small.
    Lily’s shoes are small → footprints too small.

    But the footprints are big, and someone ate chocolate → this is tricky!

    Look at the text carefully:

    • The footprints were big and the chocolate was on the table, not necessarily eaten by the thief.
    • The chocolate clue says: “There is a small piece of chocolate on the table.”
    • Tom does not eat chocolate, but the chocolate is left there → it’s not about eating, just a clue to the table.

    So the main clues for the thief:

    1. Big footprints → Tom.
    2. Near the table / window / chair → yes, Tom could reach it.
    3. Chocolate is just a distraction.

    Solution: Tom stole the money.

    Why:

    • Only Tom has big shoes, which match the footprints.
    • The thief must have been near the table → the window is open, footprints lead from the table → Tom had access.
    • The chocolate clue was meant to distract the reader.

    _____________________

    Vocabulary:

    • a suspect → a person who might have done something wrong
    • to match somebody/something → to look good together or be the same as something
    • a thief (plural: thieves) → a person who steals things
    • tricky → difficult or not easy
    • necessarily → it must happen; it is needed
    • to lead from the table → to take someone away from the table (like in a game or meal)
    • to have access → to be able to use or reach something
    • to distract → to take someone’s attention away from something

  • 🥸🥳Detective stories – solve the case (A1+, story 1)🥳🥸


    The Missing Necklace

    It is Monday morning. Detective Kim is in her office. Suddenly, Mrs. Lee comes in.

    “My necklace is gone!” she says. “It was on the table in my living room.”

    Detective Kim asks some questions.

    “Who was in your house yesterday?”
    Mrs. Lee thinks. “My son, my daughter, and the neighbor came.”

    Detective Kim goes to the house. She sees three people:

    • The son says, “I was in my room all day.” He looks nervous.
    • The daughter says, “I helped my mother in the kitchen.” She smiles.
    • The neighbor says, “I was reading in the garden.” She looks calm.

    Detective Kim looks at the table. She sees:

    • A cup of tea.
    • A small footprint.
    • A pen.

    Detective Kim asks, “Who is the necklace for?”
    Mrs. Lee says, “It is very small. Only a woman can wear it.”

    Detective Kim thinks. She asks one question again: “Who wears shoes in the house?”

    • The son always wears shoes.
    • The daughter does not wear shoes.
    • The neighbor wears shoes.

    Detective Kim smiles. She knows who took the necklace.


    _____________________

    Vocabulary:

    • A purse – a small bag for money, keys, and small things.
    • To get a call – someone phones you.
    • A cleaner (person) – a person who cleans houses or rooms.
    • To look calm – to not show worry or fear; to look relaxed.
    • To drink (past: drank) tea – to take tea into your mouth and swallow [to make food or drink go down your throat into your stomach] it.
    • To smile – to make your mouth curve up because you are happy.
    • To look busy – to look like you are working or doing something important.
    • A pen – a small thing to write with.
    • A scarf – a long cloth to wear around the neck.
    • To wear rings – to have rings on your fingers.

    ##############

    Solve the case:


    The thief is the daughter.

    Detective Hana thinks carefully:

    1. The sofa is in the living room. The daughter says, “I was reading in the living room.” This is the same place as the purse. She had the opportunity.
    2. The friend is in the kitchen. She drinks tea. She is far from the sofa. She cannot take the purse easily.
    3. The cleaner cleans the bathroom and kitchen. She does not touch the living room much.
    4. The pen is on the floor. The daughter writes sometimes. The friend and cleaner do not write. This is a clue that the daughter was near the sofa.
    5. The rings: Only women wear rings. The cleaner does not wear rings, so she is less likely to take something from Mrs. Park, who is a woman.
    6. The daughter looks calm. But sometimes, when people are nervous, they try to look calm.

    All the clues together show:

    • The daughter was near the purse.
    • She can write, like the pen clue.
    • She wears rings, like Mrs. Park mentioned.
    • The other people cannot reach or do not match the clues.

    Detective Hana asks the daughter again. She admits: “I took the purse. I wanted to see the phone. I am sorry.”

    The case is solved. The purse goes back to Mrs. Park.


    __________________

    Vocabulary:

    an opportunity → a chance to do something

    easily → without difficulty

    to touch something → to put your hand on something

    sometimes → not always, now and then

    a clue → a sign or hint to help you understand

    to be less likely to take something → to avoid taking something

    calm → relaxed, not angry or worried

    to match a clue → to be the same as the hint

    to admit → to say that something is true