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  • 🤓🥳What are you going to do? (U 15, pp 118-121, future plans, present progressive (continuous), present simple, past simple, beginners, A1, part 2/3)🥳🤓

    Information on past simple => link

    Remember?
    Here’s a very simple explanation of when to use each tense:


    🟢 Present Simple

    When?

    • For things you do every day
    • For routines and habits
    • For facts that are always true

    Keywords: always, usually, often, every day, never

    Examples:

    • I go to school every day.
    • She likes pizza.
    • The sun rises in the morning.

    🔵 Present Progressive (Present Continuous)

    When?

    • For actions happening right now
    • For actions happening around this time
    • For future plans (fixed arrangements)

    Keywords: now, right now, at the moment, today

    Examples:

    • I am studying now.
    • She is reading a book at the moment.
    • We are meeting Tom tomorrow. (future plan)

    🟡 Past Simple

    When?

    • For finished actions in the past
    • When we say when something happened (yesterday, last week, in 2020)

    Keywords: yesterday, last night, last week, ago, in 2003

    Examples:

    • I watched a movie yesterday.
    • She went to Paris last year.
    • They played football last weekend.

    🧠 Easy way to remember

    • 🟢 Present Simple = always / usually / every day
    • 🔵 Present Progressive = now / right now / at the moment
    • 🟡 Past Simple = yesterday / last week / ago
    • 🔵 (also) Present Progressive = future plans (tomorrow, next week)

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    Fill in,
    present simple,
    present progressive (continuous),
    past simple:


    Story #1:
    Oum’s busy week

    Oum usually __________ (wake up) at 7:00. She __________ (eat) breakfast with her sister every morning.

    Today is different. Right now, she __________ (run) to the bus stop because she is late. Her friends __________ (wait) for her at school now.

    Yesterday, Oum __________ (study) for a math test and __________ (watch) a movie in the evening. She __________ (go) to bed very late.

    At the moment, her teacher __________ (talk) about animals, but Oum __________ (think) about the weekend.

    This Saturday, Oum __________ (meet) her cousin in Salzburg. They __________ (travel) by train at 10:00 in the morning. Oum is very excited because they always __________ (have) fun together.

    Last weekend, they __________ (play) volleyball, __________ (cook) pizza, and __________ (dance) at a party.

    ——————————-


    Oum’s Busy Week

    Oum usually wakes up at 7:00. She eats breakfast with her sister every morning.

    Today is different. Right now, she is running to the bus stop because she is late. Her friends are waiting for her at school now.

    Yesterday, Oum studied for a math test and watched a movie in the evening. She went to bed very late.

    At the moment, her teacher is talking about animals, but Oum is thinking about the weekend.

    This Saturday, Oum is meeting her cousin in Salzburg. They are traveling by train at 10:00 in the morning. Oum is very excited because they always have fun together.

    Last weekend, they played volleyball, cooked pizza, and danced at a party.


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    Story #2:
    Salas in the city

    Salas usually __________ (wake up) at 6:30. He __________ (eat) breakfast quickly and __________ (go) to school by bus.

    Today is a busy day. Right now, he __________ (sit) in the classroom and he __________ (listen) to his teacher. His classmates __________ (write) a test at the moment.

    Yesterday, Salas __________ (visit) his uncle in the city. They __________ (walk) in the park and __________ (eat) ice cream. Salas __________ (take) many photos.

    At the moment, Salas’s mother __________ (cook) lunch, and his father __________ (work) at home. Salas __________ (think) about his homework.

    Next Sunday, Salas __________ (meet) his best friend in the city center. They __________ (go) to the cinema at 5:00. Salas is excited because they always __________ (have) a great time together.

    Last weekend, they __________ (play) football, __________ (watch) a match, and __________ (laugh) a lot.


    __________________________


    Salas in the city

    Salas usually wakes up at 6:30. He eats breakfast quickly and goes to school by bus.

    Today is a busy day. Right now, he is sitting in the classroom and he is listening to his teacher. His classmates are writing a test at the moment.

    Yesterday, Salas visited his uncle in the city. They walked in the park and ate ice cream. Salas took many photos.

    At the moment, Salas’s mother is cooking lunch, and his father is working at home. Salas is thinking about his homework.

    Next Sunday, Salas is meeting his best friend in the city center. They are going to the cinema at 5:00. Salas is excited because they always have a great time together.

    Last weekend, they played football, watched a match, and laughed a lot.

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    Story #3:
    Somalena at the hotel

    Somalena usually __________ (wake up) at 6:00. She __________ (go) to work at a luxury hotel every morning.

    Somalena __________ (work) as a manager in the spa. She __________ (help) guests and __________ (organize) the spa schedule.

    Right now, she __________ (talk) to a guest at the reception. Her team __________ (clean) the spa rooms at the moment.

    Yesterday, Somalena __________ (have) a very busy day. She __________ (meet) many guests and __________ (solve) problems in the spa. She __________ (finish) work late.

    At the moment, the hotel __________ (be) very busy, and new guests __________ (arrive). Somalena __________ (check) the bookings.

    Tomorrow, Somalena __________ (have) an important meeting with the hotel director. She __________ (prepare) new plans for the spa.

    Last weekend, she __________ (work) on Saturday and Sunday. She __________ (feel) tired but happy because many guests __________ (enjoy) the spa.

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    Somalena at the Hotel

    Somalena usually wakes up at 6:00. She goes to work at a luxury hotel every morning.

    Somalena works as a manager in the spa. She helps guests and organizes the spa schedule.

    Right now, she is talking to a guest at the reception. Her team is cleaning the spa rooms at the moment.

    Yesterday, Somalena had a very busy day. She met many guests and solved problems in the spa. She finished work late.

    At the moment, the hotel is very busy, and new guests are arriving. Somalena is checking the bookings.

    Tomorrow, Somalena is having an important meeting with the hotel director. She is preparing new plans for the spa.

    Last weekend, she worked on Saturday and Sunday. She felt tired but happy because many guests enjoyed the spa.


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    Story #4:
    Rafi and his family

    Rafi usually __________ (wake up) very early in the morning. He __________ (help) his family on the rice fields.

    Rafi’s family __________ (work) together on a big rice farm. They __________ (plant) rice and __________ (take care) of the fields.

    Right now, Rafi __________ (work) in the field. His father __________ (cut) grass, and his mother __________ (carry) water.

    Yesterday, Rafi __________ (work) all day in the sun. He __________ (feel) tired, but he __________ (finish) a lot of work. His family __________ (eat) dinner together in the evening.

    At the moment, the sun __________ (shine), and Rafi’s sister __________ (help) in the field too. Everyone __________ (be) busy.

    Next week, Rafi __________ (help) to harvest the rice. His family __________ (plan) a big day for the harvest.

    Last year, they __________ (have) a very good rice harvest. They __________ (sell) rice at the market and __________ (earn) some money.

    ———————————-

    Rafi and his family

    Rafi usually wakes up very early in the morning. He helps his family on the rice fields.

    Rafi’s family works together on a big rice farm. They plant rice and take care of the fields.

    Right now, Rafi is working in the field. His father is cutting grass, and his mother is carrying water.

    Yesterday, Rafi worked all day in the sun. He felt tired, but he finished a lot of work. His family ate dinner together in the evening.

    At the moment, the sun is shining, and Rafi’s sister is helping in the field too. Everyone is busy.

    Next week, Rafi is going to help to harvest the rice. His family is planning a big day for the harvest.

    Last year, they had a very good rice harvest. They sold rice at the market and earned some money.

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    Story #5:
    Mr. Vongg at school

    Mr. Vongg usually __________ (wake up) at 6:00. He __________ (go) to school early every morning.

    Mr. Karim __________ (work) as a teacher at a school. He __________ (teach) English to young students.

    Right now, he __________ (stand) in front of the class and he __________ (explain) a grammar rule. The students __________ (listen) carefully and __________ (write) in their notebooks.

    Yesterday, Mr. Karim __________ (give) a test. The students __________ (do) very well. He __________ (be) very happy.

    At the moment, the school __________ (be) very quiet, and another class __________ (take) a test in the next room. Mr. Karim __________ (check) homework.

    Tomorrow, Mr. Karim __________ (have) a meeting with other teachers. He __________ (prepare) new lessons.

    Last week, he __________ (organize) a school activity. The students __________ (play) games and __________ (learn) new words.

    —————————————


    Mr. Vongg at school

    Mr. Vongg usually wakes up at 6:00. He goes to school early every morning.

    Mr. Vongg works as a teacher at a school. He teaches English to young students.

    Right now, he is standing in front of the class and he is explaining a grammar rule. The students are listening carefully and are writing in their notebooks.

    Yesterday, Mr. Vongg gave a test. The students did very well. He was very happy.

    At the moment, the school is very quiet, and another class is taking a test in the next room. Mr. Vongg is checking homework.

    Tomorrow, Mr. Vongg is having a meeting with other teachers. He is preparing new lessons.

    Last week, he organized a school activity. The students played games and learned new words.





  • 🤓🥳What are you going to do? (U 15, pp 118-121, future plans, present progressive (continuous), beginners, A1, part 1/3)🥳🤓

    DeutschEnglishDefinition
    (118) Großelterngrandparentsyour mother’s or father’s parents
    Stranda beacha sandy place near the sea or ocean
    müde seinto be tiredto need rest or sleep
    Essen kochento cook foodto make food ready to eat
    fernsehento watch TVto look at television programs
    Lieblingsspiela favorite gamethe game you like best
    Fahrrad fahrento ride a biketo travel on a bicycle
    Rollschuheroller skatesshoes with wheels for skating
    skatento skateto move on skates
    Campingplatza campsitea place where people camp
    Federballbadmintona sport played with rackets and a shuttlecock
    lange Autofahrta long drivea long trip by car
    Tantean auntthe sister of your mother or father
    aufgeregt seinto be excitedto feel very happy and interested
    Flugangst habento be scared of flyingto feel afraid to travel by plane
    (119) Band beitretento join a bandto become part of a music group
    Hornhaia horn sharka small shark with horns above its eyes
    cool bleibento play it coolto act calm and relaxed
    Sprechchora chantwords repeated together loudly
    Neues tragento wear something newto have new clothes or items on your body
    zuhause bleibento stay at hometo remain in your house
    scherzento be jokingto say something funny or not serious
    Überraschunga surprisesomething unexpected
    (120) Dialog spielento act a dialogueto perform a conversation like in a play
    weit gehento go farto travel a long distance
    (121) Sommergetränk aus Früchtena summer fruit drinka cold drink made with fruit, often in summer
    Wiedergabelistea playlista list of songs to listen to
    spät seinto be lateto arrive after the correct time

    The present progressive
    (present continuous)

    …………………. can be used to talk about the future when something is already planned or arranged.

    Form

    am / is / are + verb + -ing

    A. Most verbs

    Add -ing to the verb.

    • play → playing
    • visit → visiting
    • swim → swimming

    Examples:

    • We are playing games.
    • They are visiting Italy next week.

    B. Verbs ending in -e

    Remove -e and add -ing.

    • live → living
    • make → making
    • come → coming

    Examples:

    • We are living in Vienna.
    • She is coming tomorrow.

    C. Short verbs with one vowel + one consonant

    Double the last consonant and add -ing.

    • swim → swimming
    • run → running
    • sit → sitting

    Examples:

    • They are swimming in the sea.
    • He is running in the park.

    1. Use: Fixed plans in the future

    We use it for things that are already decided and organized.

    Examples:

    • I am meeting my friend tomorrow.
    • She is flying to Berlin next week.
    • We are having dinner at 6 pm.

    👉 These are not spontaneous ideas — they are planned.


    2. Time expressions are usually needed

    We often say when the action will happen:

    • tonight
    • tomorrow
    • next week
    • at 5 pm
    • on Monday

    Example:

    • They are playing football on Saturday.

    3. Difference from “will”

    Present progressive = planned

    • I am visiting my grandma tomorrow. (already planned)

    will = decision made now / prediction

    • I think I will visit my grandma tomorrow. (decided now)

    4. Important idea

    We use present progressive for the future when the plan is:

    • organized
    • already arranged
    • usually with other people involved

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    Fill in present progressive:

    We _____ (go) to Italy for a beach holiday. We _____ (stay) at a seaside resort with our family and friends. We _____ (spend) our days on the beach. We _____ (build) sandcastles near the water and we _____ (swim) in the sea to cool off. We _____ (drink) fruit drinks and _____ (relax) in the sun.

    In the afternoon, we _____ (play) beach games and _____ (enjoy) time together. In the evening, we _____ (watch) a show and _____ (eat) ice cream. We _____ (walk) along the shore as the sun sets.

    Before bed, we _____ (play) games or _____ (rest) after a fun day.

    _____________________

    Correct version:

    We are going to Italy for a beach holiday. We are staying at a seaside resort with our family and friends. We are spending our days on the beach. We are building sandcastles near the water and we are swimming in the sea to cool off. We are drinking fruit drinks and are relaxing in the sun.

    In the afternoon, we are playing beach games and are enjoying time together. In the evening, we are watching a show and are eating ice cream. We are walking along the shore as the sun sets.

    Before bed, we are playing games or are resting after a fun day.

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    Fill in, present progressive:

    We _____ (go) on holiday to Cambodia with our parents and my twin sister. We _____ (stay) in a hotel with a swimming pool, and we _____ (spend) our days swimming and relaxing in the sun.

    We _____ (visit) ancient temples and we _____ (meet) friendly monks who _____ (teach) us about their traditions. We _____ (go) to the local market, and we _____ (try) new foods and buy souvenirs.

    We _____ (take) a boat ride on Tonlé Sap, where we _____ (meet) people living in floating houses.

    In the evening, we _____ (watch) an Apsara show with traditional dances, and we _____ (enjoy) delicious local food.

    Later, in our hotel room, we _____ (relax) and _____ (enjoy) the air conditioning after a long day.

    ___________________

    Correct version:

    We are going on holiday to Cambodia with our parents and my twin sister. We are staying in a hotel with a swimming pool, and we are spending our days swimming and relaxing in the sun.

    We are visiting ancient temples and we are meeting friendly monks who are teaching us about their traditions. We are going to the local market, and we are trying new foods and buying souvenirs.

    We are taking a boat ride on Tonlé Sap, where we are meeting people living in floating houses.

    In the evening, we are watching an Apsara show with traditional dances, and we are enjoying delicious local food.

    Later, in our hotel room, we are relaxing and are enjoying the air conditioning after a long day.

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    Fill in, present progressive:

    We _____ (go) on holiday to our grandparents’ house in the Vienna Woods. Our mother _____ (have) to work, and our father _____ (work) too, so we _____ (stay) with our grandparents.

    We _____ (spend) our days outside and we _____ (roam) through the woods, exploring nature and enjoying the fresh air. When it is hot, our grandparents _____ (invite) us to the whirlpool, and we _____ (cool) off and _____ (have) fun in the water.

    In the evening, we _____ (watch) movies together in the living room. If it is too hot inside, we _____ (switch) on the air conditioning and _____ (relax) comfortably.


    ________________

    Correct version:

    We are going on holiday to our grandparents’ house in the Vienna Woods. Our mother is having to work, and our father is working too, so we are staying with our grandparents.

    We are spending our days outside and we are roaming through the woods, exploring nature and enjoying the fresh air. When it is hot, our grandparents are inviting us to the whirlpool, and we are cooling off and are having fun in the water.

    In the evening, we are watching movies together in the living room. If it is too hot inside, we are switching on the air conditioning and are relaxing comfortably.

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    Fill in, present progressive:

    Somalena _____ (spend) her holidays at home in the city. When it is hot, she _____ (stay) inside and she _____ (play) games. She _____ (switch) on the air conditioning and _____ (relax) in the cool air.

    Somalena _____ (visit) her friends on Mondays and Wednesdays and she _____ (enjoy) spending time together. If it is too hot, she _____ (go) to the public pool, where she _____ (meet) her friends, _____ (have) fun, and _____ (splash) in the water. She _____ (stay) in the shade and _____ (avoid) sunburn.

    In the evening, Somalena _____ (go) into the city with her parents. She _____ (have) a light lunch and she _____ (eat) ice cream while she _____ (walk) around and ______ (enjoy) the warm night air.

    _________________

    Somalena is spending her holidays at home in the city. When it is hot, she is staying inside and she is playing games. She is switching on the air conditioning and is relaxing in the cool air.

    Somalena is visiting her friends on Mondays and Wednesdays and she is enjoying spending time together. If it is too hot, she is going to the public pool, where she is meeting her friends, is having fun, and is splashing in the water. She is staying in the shade and is avoiding sunburn.

    In the evening, Somalena is going into the city with her parents. She is having a light lunch and she is eating ice cream while she is walking around and enjoying the warm night air.

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    An email – birthday, invitation, fill in:

    I _____ (invite) you to my birthday party this Thursday. The party _____ (start) at 5 PM. Then it is not so hot anymore, so we _____ (have) the party in the garden.

    My grandmother _____ (make) a fruit cake, and my mother _____ (prepare) fruit juices for everyone. We _____ (play) music and we _____ (dance), so we _____ (have) a lot of fun together.

    We _____ (eat) birthday cake and we _____ (enjoy) the evening with food, music, and friends.

    I hope you _____ (come) and _____ (celebrate) with me!

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    Correct version:

    Subject: 🎉 Birthday Party Invitation 🎉

    Hi friends,

    I am inviting you to my birthday party this Thursday. The party is starting at 5 PM. Then it is not so hot anymore, so we are having the party in the garden.

    My grandmother is making a fruit cake, and my mother is preparing fruit juices for everyone. We are playing music and we are dancing, so we are having a lot of fun together.

    We are eating birthday cake and we are enjoying the evening with food, music, and friends.

    I hope you are coming and are celebrating with me!

    See you soon! 🎂
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  • 🥳🎉🌺🪷Visak Bochea Day, Buddhist festival (A1 beginners, present simple, exercises, sound files, part 2/2)🪷🌺🎉🥳

    Visak Bochea Day is an important day in Cambodia. Many people know this day. Buddhist people celebrate it every year. On this day, people wake up early in the morning. They wash, eat breakfast, and get ready to go out. Many people wear white clothes. They go to the pagoda with their family.

    At the pagoda, people see many monks. The pagoda is quiet and clean. People bring rice, fruit, water, flowers, and candles. They give food to the monks. Then they sit and listen. The monks talk to the people. Many people pray quietly.

    Children also go to the pagoda. They stay with their parents and grandparents. Some children carry flowers or candles. They feel happy to be there.

    In the afternoon, families go home. They eat food together and talk. Some people clean the house or help old people. In the evening, people light candles and pray again.

    Visak Bochea Day is a calm and special day. People feel happy, peaceful, and close to their family.

    ______________________

    Vocabulary:

    • to be important — to be very special or needed
    • to celebrate — to do something happy for a special day
    • to wake up — to stop sleeping
    • to get ready — to prepare to go somewhere or do something
    • to wear clothes — to have clothes on your body
    • a pagoda — a Buddhist holy place
    • a monk — a Buddhist man who lives and works in a pagoda
    • to be quiet — to make little or no noise
    • a candle — a small stick with fire for light
    • to pray quietly — to speak to God or Buddha in a soft voice
    • to stay with one’s parents — to be together with mother and father
    • grandparents — the mother and father of your mother or father
    • afternoon — the time after lunch and before evening
    • to clean the house — to make the house clean
    • to light a candle — to make a candle burn with fire
    • to be calm — to feel relaxed and not worried
    • to be peaceful — to be quiet and calm
    • to be close to one’s family — to love and spend time with family members

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    Match word and defintion:

    1. to be important
    2. to celebrate
    3. to wake up
    4. to get ready
    5. to wear clothes
    6. a pagoda
    7. a monk
    8. to be quiet
    9. a candle
    10. to pray quietly
    11. to stay with one’s parents
    12. grandparents
    13. afternoon
    14. to clean the house
    15. to light a candle
    16. to be calm
    17. to be peaceful
    18. to be close to one’s family

    Definition:

    a. to make little or no noise
    b. to have clothes on your body
    c. to feel relaxed and not worried
    d. a Buddhist holy place
    e. to make the house clean
    f. to prepare to go somewhere or do something
    g. to stop sleeping
    h. the mother and father of your mother or father
    i. to make a candle burn with fire
    j. to be very special or needed
    k. to be together with mother and father
    l. a Buddhist man who lives and works in a pagoda
    m. a small stick with fire for light
    n. to do something happy for a special day
    o. to speak to God or Buddha in a soft voice
    p. the time after lunch and before evening
    q. to be quiet and calm
    r. to love and spend time with family members

    ___________________

    Answers:
    1-j, 2-n, 3-g, 4-f, 5-b, 6-d, 7-l,
    8-a, 9-m, 10-o, 11-k, 12-h, 13-p,
    14-e, 15-i, 16-c, 17-q, 18-r

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    Match definition and verb:

    Definitions:

    1. to make little or no noise
    2. to have clothes on your body
    3. to feel relaxed and not worried
    4. a Buddhist holy place
    5. to make the house clean
    6. to prepare to go somewhere or do something
    7. to stop sleeping
    8. the mother and father of your mother or father
    9. to make a candle burn with fire
    10. to be very special or needed
    11. to be together with mother and father
    12. a Buddhist man who lives and works in a pagoda
    13. a small stick with fire for light
    14. to do something happy for a special day
    15. to speak to God or Buddha in a soft voice
    16. the time after lunch and before evening
    17. to be quiet and calm
    18. to love and spend time with family members

    Words:

    a. to be important
    b. to celebrate
    c. to wake up
    d. to get ready
    e. to wear clothes
    f. a pagoda
    g. a monk
    h. to be quiet
    i. a candle
    j. to pray quietly
    k. to stay with one’s parents
    l. grandparents
    m. afternoon
    n. to clean the house
    o. to light a candle
    p. to be calm
    q. to be peaceful
    r. to be close to one’s family

    _______________________

    Answer:
    1-h, 2-e, 3-p, 4-f, 5-n, 6-d, 7-c,
    8-l, 9-o, 10-a, 11-k, 12-g, 13-i,
    14-b, 15-j, 16-m, 17-q, 18-r
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    True or false:

    1. People travel to the city on this day.
    2. Monks talk about peace and kindness.
    3. The day is quiet and peaceful.
    4. People go to the beach on this day.
    5. People wear white clothes.
    6. Children do exams in the pagoda.
    7. People bring flowers and candles.
    8. Monks sing loud pop songs in the street.
    9. Visak Bochea Day is in Cambodia.
    10. People eat only pizza at the pagoda.
    11. Families stay together on this day.
    12. People swim in the ocean at midnight.
    13. Schools are open and students study all day.
    14. People give food to monks.
    15. People go to the pagoda on this day.
    16. The day is very loud and full of traffic.

    ________________

    True: 2,3,5,7,9,11,14,15,

    ________________

    Correct answers:
    People travel to the city on this day. True is: People go to the pagoda on this day.

    Monks talk about peace and kindness.

    The day is quiet and peaceful.

    People go to the beach on this day. True is: People go to the pagoda on this day.

    People wear white clothes.

    Children do exams in the pagoda. True is: Children go to the pagoda with their family.

    People bring flowers and candles.

    Monks sing loud pop songs in the street. True is: Monks talk about peace and kindness.

    Visak Bochea Day is in Cambodia.

    People eat only pizza at the pagoda. True is: People bring rice, fruit, and food to the pagoda.

    Families stay together on this day.

    People swim in the ocean at midnight. True is: People pray at home or at the pagoda.

    Schools are open and students study all day. True is: People go to the pagoda and celebrate.

    People give food to monks.

    People go to the pagoda on this day.

    The day is very loud and full of traffic. True is: The day is quiet and peaceful.

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    The odd one out – try to find it:

    1. banana / monk / candle / pagoda
    2. flowers / incense / candles / white clothes
    3. pray / eat / listen / think
    4. calm / peaceful / noisy / quiet
    5. morning / afternoon / candle / evening
    6. family / parents / teacher / grandparents
    7. sit / swim / give food / light candle
    8. rice / school / fruit / water
    9. stand / sit / listen / pray
    10. happy / kind / peaceful / loud

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    Correct answers:

    1. banana – monk – candle – pagoda
      Odd one: banana
      Why: banana is a fruit, the others are in a pagoda or used there.
    2. flowers – incense – candles – white clothes
      Odd one: white clothes
      Why: white clothes are worn, the others are things you give or burn at a pagoda.
    3. pray – eat – listen – think
      Odd one: eat
      Why: the others are mental or spiritual actions, eat is a physical action for food.
    4. calm – peaceful – noisy – quiet
      Odd one: noisy
      Why: the others mean no sound or soft feeling, noisy is loud.
    5. morning – afternoon – candle – evening
      Odd one: candle
      Why: the others are times of day, candle is an object.
    6. family – parents – teacher – grandparents
      Odd one: teacher
      Why: the others are family members, teacher is not family.
    7. sit – swim – give food – light candle
      Odd one: swim
      Why: the others are actions done at the pagoda, swim is not.
    8. rice – school – fruit – water
      Odd one: school
      Why: the others are food or drink, school is a place.
    9. stand – sit – listen – pray
      Odd one: pray
      Why: the others are simple body actions, pray is a religious action.
    10. happy – kind – peaceful – loud
      Odd one: loud
      Why: the others are positive feelings, loud is about sound.

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    Give short answers:

    1. Where is Visak Bochea Day?

      YOU WRITE:
      It is in Cambodia.

    2. When do people celebrate Visak Bochea Day?
    3. What do people wear on this day?
    4. What do people bring to the pagoda?
    5. Who goes to the pagoda with children?
    6. Who lives in a pagoda?
    7. What do monks do at the pagoda?
    8. Why do people go to the pagoda?
    9. How do people feel on this day?
    10. Is the pagoda noisy?
    11. Do people give food to monks?
    12. Do people light candles?
    13. Can children go to the pagoda?
    14. Do families stay together?
    15. Are people quiet at the pagoda?
    16. Does everyone wear white clothes?
    17. Do monks eat pizza?
    18. Do people swim in the ocean that day?
    19. Are there many candles at the pagoda?
    20. Do people think about kindness?

    _____________________

    Correct answers:

    1. Where is Visak Bochea Day?
      It is in Cambodia.
    2. When do people celebrate Visak Bochea Day?
      People celebrate it in May.
    3. What do people wear on this day?
      People wear white clothes.
    4. What do people bring to the pagoda?
      People bring flowers and candles.
    5. Who goes to the pagoda with children?
      Families go to the pagoda with children.
    6. Who lives in a pagoda?
      Monks live in a pagoda.
    7. What do monks do at the pagoda?
      Monks talk and pray.
    8. Why do people go to the pagoda?
      People go to the pagoda to pray.
    9. How do people feel on this day?
      People feel calm and happy.
    10. Is the pagoda noisy?
      The pagoda is not noisy.
    11. Do people give food to monks?
      People give food to monks.
    12. Do people light candles?
      People light candles.
    13. Can children go to the pagoda?
      Children can go to the pagoda.
    14. Do families stay together?
      Families stay together.
    15. Are people quiet at the pagoda?
      People are quiet at the pagoda.
    16. Does everyone wear white clothes?
      People wear white clothes.
    17. Do monks eat pizza?
      Monks do not eat pizza.
    18. Do people swim in the ocean that day?
      People do not swim in the ocean that day.
    19. Are there many candles at the pagoda?
      There are many candles at the pagoda.
    20. Do people think about kindness?
      People think about kindness.

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

    Fill in, words below:

    monks – peaceful – important – grandparents –
    candles – family – stay – pray –
    pagoda – kindness

    Visak Bochea Day is__________in Cambodia. People wake up and get ready. They go to the _________ with family. People wear white clothes. They bring flowers, __________, fruit, rice, and water. People give food to monks. __________ live in a pagoda. People sit, listen, and __________ quietly. Monks talk about __________, peace, and good actions. Children stay with parents and __________. In the afternoon, families go home. Families __________ together. In the evening, people light candles and pray. The day is calm, __________, and quiet. People feel happy and close to __________.

    —————————

    Correct version:

    Visak Bochea Day is important in Cambodia. People wake up and get ready. They go to the pagoda with family. People wear white clothes. They bring flowers, candles, fruit, rice, and water. People give food to monks. Monks live in a pagoda. People sit, listen, and pray quietly. Monks talk about kindness, peace, and good actions. Children stay with parents and grandparents. In the afternoon, families go home. Families stay together. In the evening, people light candles and pray. The day is calm, peaceful, and quiet. People feel happy and close to family.

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

    Interview with a monk on Visak Bochea Day – find the correct answers:

    Questions:

    1. Where do you live?
    2. What do you do every day?
    3. What do people bring to you today?
    4. What food do people give you?
    5. Why do people come here?
    6. What do you tell people?
    7. Who comes with the people?
    8. Do children come here?
    9. What clothes do people wear?
    10. Is the pagoda quiet today?
    11. Do you feel happy today?
    12. What do you do with candles?
    13. Do you eat pizza?
    14. What is this day for you?

    Answers:

    a. I speak about kindness and peace.
    b. Yes, children arrive with parents.
    c. People come for prayer.
    d. I stay in a pagoda.
    e. People have white clothes.
    f. It is a calm and important day.
    g. I feel happiness.
    h. People bring flowers and candles.
    i. No, I do not eat pizza.
    j. People make light from candles.
    k. I pray and speak to people.
    l. Yes, the pagoda has quiet.
    m. Families come together.
    n. People give rice, fruit, and water.

    _________________

    Answers:
    1-d, 2-k, 3-h, 4-n, 5-c,
    6-a, 7-m, 8-b, 9-e, 10-l,
    11-g, 12-j, 13-i, 14-f
    _________________

    Interview with a monk on Visak Bochea Day:

    1. Q: Where do you live?
      A: I stay in a pagoda.
    2. Q: What do you do every day?
      A: I pray and speak to people.
    3. Q: What do people bring to you today?
      A: People bring flowers and candles.
    4. Q: What food do people give you?
      A: People give rice, fruit, and water.
    5. Q: Why do people come here?
      A: People come for prayer.
    6. Q: What do you tell people?
      A: I speak about kindness and peace.
    7. Q: Who comes with the people?
      A: Families come together.
    8. Q: Do children come here?
      A: Yes, children arrive with parents.
    9. Q: What clothes do people wear?
      A: People have white clothes.
    10. Q: Is the pagoda quiet today?
      A: Yes, the pagoda has quiet.
    11. Q: Do you feel happy today?
      A: Yes, I feel happiness.
    12. Q: What do you do with candles?
      A: People make light from candles.
    13. Q: Do you eat pizza?
      A: No, I do not eat pizza.
    14. Q: What is this day for you?
      A: It is a calm and important day.
  • 🥸🥳Irregular verbs (A1, beginners)🥳🥸

    for the youngsters at the @shintamanifoundation

    Before doing that exercise, check out

    Learn a language like a baby:
    listen first – some thoughts
    (part 1/2, A1+/A2)

    InfinitivePast SimplePast ParticipleMeaning (A1 English)
    bewas / werebeento exist / to be
    becomebecamebecometo change into something
    beginbeganbegunto start
    breakbrokebrokento make something in pieces
    bringbroughtbroughtto take something to a place
    buyboughtboughtto get something with money
    comecamecometo go to a place (here)
    dodiddoneto make or act
    drinkdrankdrunkto take liquid into your mouth
    eatateeatento put food in your mouth
    findfoundfoundto get something you lost
    getgotgotto receive / to take
    givegavegivento put something in another person’s hand
    gowentgoneto move to another place
    havehadhadto own something
    knowknewknownto have information
    makemademadeto create something
    meetmetmetto see someone for the first time
    readreadreadto look at words and understand
    runranrunto move fast with your legs
    saysaidsaidto speak words
    seesawseento use your eyes
    taketooktakento move something with you
    thinkthoughtthoughtto have ideas in your head
    writewrotewrittento make words on paper
    cutcutcutto use a knife on something
    putputputto place something somewhere
    letletletto allow
    setsetsetto put in a position

    More irregular verbs at
    https://www.fluglehrer.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/irr-verbs-1-1-1.pdf

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    Fill in, past simple:

    1. I _________ (be) at home yesterday.
    2. She _________ (become) very happy after the news.
    3. The lesson _________ (begin) at 9 a.m.
    4. He _________ (break) his phone last night.
    5. We _________ (bring) snacks to the party.
    6. They _________ (buy) a new car.
    7. She _________ (come) to my house yesterday.
    8. I _________ (do) my homework in the evening.
    9. He _________ (drink) a glass of water.
    10. We _________ (eat) pizza for dinner.
    11. I _________ (find) my lost keys.
    12. She _________ (get) a gift for her birthday.
    13. He _________ (give) me a book.
    14. We _________ (go) to the park.
    15. I _________ (have) a great time.
    16. She _________ (know) the answer.
    17. They _________ (make) a big cake.
    18. I _________ (meet) my friend in town.
    19. He _________ (read) a long article.
    20. She _________ (run) very fast.
    21. I _________ (say) hello to my teacher.
    22. We _________ (see) a beautiful sunset.
    23. He _________ (take) my bag by mistake.
    24. I _________ (think) about the problem.
    25. She _________ (write) a letter.
    26. He _________ (cut) the paper carefully.
    27. I _________ (put) the book on the table.
    28. She _________ (let) me borrow her pen.
    29. They _________ (set) the table for dinner.
    30. We _________ (make) a plan for the weekend.

    _______________________
    Correct version:

    1. I was at home yesterday.

    2. She became very happy after the news.

    3. The lesson began at 9 a.m.

    4. He broke his phone last night.

    5. We brought snacks to the party.

    6. They bought a new car.

    7. She came to my house yesterday.

    8. I did my homework in the evening.

    9. He drank a glass of water.

    10. We ate pizza for dinner.

    11. I found my lost keys.

    12. She got a gift for her birthday.

    13. He gave me a book.

    14. We went to the park.

    15. I had a great time.

    16. She knew the answer.

    17. They made a big cake.

    18. I met my friend in town.

    19. He read a long article.

    20. She ran very fast.

    21. I said hello to my teacher.

    22. We saw a beautiful sunset.

    23. He took my bag by mistake.

    24. I thought about the problem.

    25. She wrote a letter.

    26. He cut the paper carefully.

    27. I put the book on the table.

    28. She let me borrow her pen.

    29. They set the table for dinner.

    30. We made a plan for the weekend.

  • 😻🐈🐱Mimi the cat (A1 beginners, present simple, questions, short answers, negations, part 1/2)🐱🐈😻

    • happy ending

    Rina lives with her brother and her parents in a small village in the countryside. Their house is made of wood with a tin roof. Near her house are rice fields, trees, and a dirt path. Life in the village is quiet and simple.

    Rina has a white cat named Mimi. Mimi is small and friendly. The cat often sleeps under the house or walks in the garden. It likes warm places and quiet corners.

    One morning, Rina and her brother wake up early. They cannot find Mimi. They look inside the house, under the table, and near the kitchen, but Mimi is not there. Rina and her brother feel worried. Then Rina goes outside and looks around the yard and the garden. The sun rises over the rice fields.

    Rina walks along the dirt path near the fields. She looks near the grass and small trees. After a while, she hears a soft sound near a wooden cart. Mimi hides there. The cat is safe but a little scared.

    Rina carefully carries Mimi back home. She and her brother give it food and water. Mimi eats and rests. Rina and her family feel happy again. The village becomes quiet, and the day continues peacefully.

    ________________

    Vocabulary:

    • a village – a small place where many people live, with houses and farms
    • countryside – land outside cities, with fields, trees, and nature
    • to be made of wood – built using wood
    • a tin roof – a roof made from thin metal sheets
    • a dirt path – a small road made of soil, not concrete
    • to be quiet – with little or no noise
    • a corner – a small place where two sides meet
    • to wake up – to stop sleeping
    • to feel worried – to feel not calm because something may be wrong
    • a yard – open space around a house
    • sunrise – when the sun comes up in the morning
    • a soft sound – a quiet, gentle noise
    • a wooden cart – a small vehicle made of wood, used to carry things
    • to hide – to stay in a place where others cannot see you
    • to be safe – to not be in danger
    • to be scared – to feel afraid
    • carefully – doing something slowly and with attention
    • to carry – to hold and move something
    • to rest – to relax or sleep
    • to continue – to keep going
    • to be peaceful – to be calm and quiet, with no problems

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    Match the words with the correct definitions :

    Words:

    1. a village
    2. countryside
    3. to be made of wood
    4. a tin roof
    5. a dirt path
    6. to be quiet
    7. a corner
    8. to wake up
    9. to feel worried
    10. a yard
    11. sunrise
    12. a soft sound
    13. a wooden cart
    14. to hide
    15. to be safe
    16. to be scared
    17. carefully
    18. to carry
    19. to rest
    20. to continue


    Definitions:

    A. to feel afraid
    B. a small road made of soil
    C. to hold and move something
    D. land outside cities with nature and fields
    E. to relax or sleep
    F. to stay in a place where others cannot see you
    G. a roof made from thin metal sheets
    H. to stop sleeping
    I. a small place where many people live
    J. a quiet gentle noise
    K. to keep going
    L. a small vehicle made of wood for carrying things
    M. to be calm and have no danger
    N. open space around a house
    O. with attention and slowly
    P. when the sun comes up in the morning
    Q. a small place where two sides meet
    R. to feel not calm because something may be wrong
    S. to be built using wood
    T. with little or no noise


    ____________________

    Answers:
    1-I, 2-D, 3-S, 4-G, 5-B, 6-T, 7-Q,
    8-H, 9-R, 10-N, 11-P, 12-J, 13-L,
    14-F, 15-M, 16-A, 17-O, 18-C, 19-E, 20-K

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

    Match the definitions with the words

    Definitions:

    1. a small place where many people live
    2. land outside cities with fields and nature
    3. built using wood
    4. a roof made from thin metal sheets
    5. a small road made of soil
    6. with little or no noise
    7. a place where two sides meet
    8. to stop sleeping
    9. to feel not calm because something may be wrong
    10. open space around a house
    11. when the sun comes up in the morning
    12. a quiet gentle noise
    13. a small vehicle made of wood for carrying things
    14. to stay in a place where others cannot see you
    15. to not be in danger
    16. to feel afraid
    17. doing something slowly and with attention
    18. to hold and move something
    19. to relax or sleep
    20. to keep going

    Words (mixed order):
    A. to be made of wood
    B. countryside
    C. to carry
    D. a tin roof
    E. to feel scared
    F. a village
    G. to rest
    H. a dirt path
    I. a soft sound
    J. to continue
    K. carefully
    L. sunrise
    M. to be safe
    N. a yard
    O. a corner
    P. to wake up
    Q. to hide
    R. to feel worried
    S. a wooden cart
    T. to be quiet


    Answers (one line):

    1-F, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D, 5-H, 6-T, 7-O, 8-P, 9-R, 10-N, 11-L, 12-I, 13-S, 14-Q, 15-M, 16-E, 17-K, 18-C, 19-G, 20-J

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

    Fill in, words below:


    carefully, sunrise, worried, tin roof, soft sound, village,
    wooden cart, quiet, carry, countryside,
    yard, rest, wood, dirt path, safe,
    corner, wake up, scared,
    peaceful, continue


    1. Rina lives in a small ______.
    2. She lives in the ______.
    3. The house is made of ______.
    4. The house has a ______.
    5. There is a ______ near the house.
    6. Life in the village is ______.
    7. Mimi likes to sleep in a quiet ______.
    8. Rina and her brother ______ early.
    9. They feel ______ when Mimi is missing.
    10. Rina looks in the ______ and garden.
    11. The ______ rises over the rice fields.
    12. Rina hears a ______ near a wooden cart.
    13. Mimi is ______ but a little scared.
    14. Rina ______ carries Mimi back home.

    —————————————
    Correct answers:

    1. Rina lives in a small village.
    2. She lives in the countryside.
    3. The house is made of wood.
    4. The house has a tin roof.
    5. There is a dirt path near the house.
    6. Life in the village is quiet.
    7. Mimi likes to sleep in a quiet corner.
    8. Rina and her brother wake up early.
    9. They feel worried when Mimi is missing.
    10. Rina looks in the yard and garden.
    11. The sunrise rises over the rice fields.
    12. Rina hears a soft sound near a wooden cart.
    13. Mimi is safe but a little scared.
    14. Rina carefully carries Mimi back home.

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

    True or false:

    1. Mimi is small and white.
    2. Rina lives alone in the city.
    3. Rina finds Mimi near a wooden cart.
    4. The house is made of wood with a tin roof.
    5. Mimi works in the rice fields.
    6. Rina has a cat named Mimi.
    7. There are rice fields near the house.
    8. Rina does not take Mimi home.
    9. Mimi sleeps under the house.
    10. The area has only buildings and roads.
    11. Rina and her brother look for Mimi in the morning.
    12. Mimi goes back home with Rina.
    13. Rina goes to school and forgets Mimi.
    14. Rina has a dog named Mimi.
    15. Rina lives with her family in a small village.
    16. Mimi is very big.
    17. Rina finds Mimi at a shop in the village.
    18. Mimi likes quiet corners.
    19. The house is made of stone and glass.
    20. Rina and her brother look for Mimi in the morning.

    _________________

    Answers:

    1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-T, 5-F, 6-T, 7-T,
    8-F, 9-T, 10-F, 11-T, 12-T, 13-F, 14-F,
    15-T, 16-F, 17-F, 18-T, 19-F, 20-T

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


    Scrambled Sentences (Put words in correct order)

    1. village / in / a / Rina / small / lives
    2. tin roof / wood / house / a / with / is / made / of / the
    3. near / rice fields / the / are / house / the
    4. sleeps / under / Mimi / house / the
    5. wakes up / Rina / early
    6. looks / Rina / yard / the / in
    7. wooden cart / near / Mimi / a / is found
    8. brother / Rina / and / search / Mimi / for / her
    9. feels / happy / family / Rina / and / her
    10. goes / Rina / outside
    11. there / dirt path / a / near / house / the / is
    12. garden / looks / Rina / in / the
    13. soft sound / hears / Rina / a
    14. Mimi / safe / is

    _________________

    Correct order:

    1. Rina lives in a small village.
    2. The house is made of wood with a tin roof.
    3. The rice fields are near the house.
    4. Mimi sleeps under the house.
    5. Rina wakes up early.
    6. Rina looks in the yard.
    7. Mimi is found near a wooden cart.
    8. Rina and her brother search for Mimi.
    9. Rina and her family feel happy.
    10. Rina goes outside.
    11. There is a dirt path near the house.
    12. Rina looks in the garden.
    13. Rina hears a soft sound.
    14. Mimi is safe.

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

    Odd one out, which?

    1. village – city – house – countryside
    2. wood – glass – dirt path – tin roof
    3. rice fields – computer – garden – trees
    4. Mimi – cat – dog – Rina
    5. wake up – run – tin roof – sleep
    6. yard – sunrise – kitchen – garden
    7. wooden cart – rice fields – dirt path – car
    8. quiet – loud – soft sound – peaceful
    9. wood – happy – scared – safe
    10. carry – walk – rest – tin roof

    ____________________

    Answers:

    1. village – city – house – countryside
      Odd one: house → because it is a building, others are areas/places
    2. wood – glass – dirt path – tin roof
      Odd one: dirt path → because it is a road outside, others are materials
    3. rice fields – computer – garden – trees
      Odd one: computer → because it is not part of nature or village life
    4. Mimi – cat – dog – Rina
      Odd one: Rina → because Rina is a person, others are animals/names for animals
    5. wake up – run – tin roof – sleep
      Odd one: tin roof → because it is an object, others are actions
    6. yard – sunrise – kitchen – garden
      Odd one: sunrise → because it is a time/event, others are places
    7. wooden cart – rice fields – dirt path – car
      Odd one: car → because it is a modern vehicle, others are village things
    8. quiet – loud – soft sound – peaceful
      Odd one: loud → because it is the opposite meaning of the others
    9. wood – happy – scared – safe
      Odd one: wood → because it is a material, others are feelings
    10. carry – walk – rest – tin roof
      Odd one: tin roof → because it is an object, others are actions

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

    Short answers, basics:

    Example SentenceYesNo
    I learn the alphabet.Yes, I do.No, I don’t.
    You read signs.Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
    He practices speaking.Yes, he does.No, he doesn’t.
    She watches cartoons.Yes, she does.No, she doesn’t.
    It helps us learn English.Yes, it does.No, it doesn’t.
    We use apps like Duolingo.Yes, we do.No, we don’t.
    You read labels.Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
    They make mistakes sometimes.Yes, they do.No, they don’t.
    QuestionYesNo
    Do I learn the alphabet?Yes, I do.No, I don’t.
    Do you read signs?Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
    Does he practice speaking?Yes, he does.No, he doesn’t.
    Does she watch cartoons?Yes, she does.No, she doesn’t.
    Does it help us learn English?Yes, it does.No, it doesn’t.
    Do we use apps like Duolingo?Yes, we do.No, we don’t.
    Do you read labels?Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
    Do they make mistakes sometimes?Yes, they do.No, they don’t.
    QuestionYesNo
    Am I big?Yes, I am.No, I am not.
    Are you big?Yes, you are.No, you aren’t.
    Is he big?Yes, he is.No, he isn’t.
    Is she big?Yes, she is.No, she isn’t.
    Is it big?Yes, it is.No, it isn’t.
    Are we big?Yes, we are.No, we aren’t.
    Are you big?Yes, you are.No, you aren’t.
    Are they big?Yes, they are.No, they aren’t.

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


    Short answers:

    1. Mimi is very big.

      YOU WRITE:
      No, it isn’t.

    2. Rina finds Mimi near a wooden cart.

      YOU WRITE:
      Yes, she does.

    3. The house is made of stone and glass.
    4. Rina lives with her family in a small village.
    5. Mimi sleeps under the house.
    6. Rina goes to school and forgets Mimi.
    7. There are rice fields near the house.
    8. Rina has a cat named Mimi.
    9. The area has only buildings and roads.
    10. Rina and her brother look for Mimi in the morning.
    11. Mimi works in the rice fields.
    12. Rina finds Mimi at a shop in the village.
    13. Mimi is small and white.
    14. Rina does not take Mimi home.
    15. Their house is made of wood with a tin roof.
    16. Rina lives alone in the city.
    17. Mimi likes quiet corners.
    18. Rina has a dog named Mimi.
    19. Rina and her brother look for Mimi in the morning.
    20. Mimi goes back home with Rina.

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

    Correct the false statements, give short answer, followed by correct statement:

    1. Rina lives in a big city.

      YOU WRITE:
      No, she doens’t. She lives in a small village.

    2. Her house is made of stone.
    3. The house has a grass roof.
    4. There are cars near the house.
    5. Mimi is a big black dog.
    6. Mimi sleeps on the roof.
    7. Rina wakes up in the evening.
    8. Rina walks in the river.
    9. Mimi sits in a tree.
    10. Her father and mother eat in the rice fields.
    11. Rina walks on the road in the city.
    12. Mimi plays on the table all day.
    13. Rina finds Mimi near the kitchen.
    14. Mimi stays in the house all day.

    ___________________________

    Answers:

    1. Rina lives in a big city.
      No, she doesn’t. She lives in a small village in the countryside.
    2. Her house is made of stone.
      No, it isn’t. Her house is made of wood.
    3. The house has a grass roof.
      No, it doesn’t. The house has a tin roof.
    4. There are cars near the house.
      No, there aren’t. There are rice fields and trees near the house.
    5. Mimi is a big black dog.
      No, it isn’t. Mimi is a small white cat.
    6. Mimi sleeps on the roof.
      No, it doesn’t. Mimi sleeps under the house.
    7. Rina wakes up in the evening.
      No, she doesn’t. Rina wakes up in the morning.
    8. Rina walks in the river.
      No, she doesn’t. Rina walks along the dirt path.
    9. Mimi sits in a tree.
      No, it doesn’t. Mimi hides near a wooden cart.
    10. Her father and mother eat in the rice fields.
      No, they don’t. They eat at home.
    11. Rina walks on the road in the city.
      No, she doesn’t. Rina walks on a dirt path near the fields.
    12. Mimi plays on the table all day.
      No, it doesn’t. Mimi sleeps under the house or walks in the garden.
    13. Rina finds Mimi near the kitchen.
      No, she doesn’t. Rina finds Mimi near a wooden cart.
    14. Mimi stays in the house all day.
      No, it doesn’t. Mimi walks in the garden and sleeps under the house.

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

    Basics of present simple:

    Personal Pronounam / is / are
    Iam8 years old
    Youare8 years old
    Heis8 years old
    Sheis8 years old
    Itis8 years old
    Weare8 years old
    You (plural)are8 years old
    Theyare8 years old
    Personal Pronounam not / is not / are not
    Iam not8 years old
    Youare not8 years old
    Heis not8 years old
    Sheis not8 years old
    Itis not8 years old
    Weare not8 years old
    You (plural)are not8 years old
    Theyare not8 years old

    Question:

    Question WordPersonal Pronoun
    AmI8 years old?
    Areyou8 years old?
    Ishe8 years old?
    Isshe8 years old?
    Isit8 years old?
    Arewe8 years old?
    Areyou (plural)8 years old?
    Arethey8 years old?

    Statement:

    Personal PronounVerb
    Ilikeice cream
    Youlikeice cream
    Helikesice cream
    Shelikesice cream
    Itlikesice cream
    Welikeice cream
    You (plural)likeice cream
    Theylikeice cream

    Negation:

    Personal PronounVerb (negative)
    Ido not likeice cream
    Youdo not likeice cream
    Hedoes not likeice cream
    Shedoes not likeice cream
    Itdoes not likeice cream
    Wedo not likeice cream
    You (plural)do not likeice cream
    Theydo not likeice cream

    Question:

    Do / DoesPersonal PronounVerbSugar?
    DoIlikesugar?
    Doyoulikesugar?
    Doeshelikesugar?
    Doesshelikesugar?
    Doesitlikesugar?
    Dowelikesugar?
    Doyou (plural)likesugar?
    Dotheylikesugar?

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    Form (a)a negation, (b) a question as shown in #1:

    1. Rina lives in a small village.

      YOU WRITE:
      a) Rina does not live in a small village.
      b) Does Rina live in a small viallge.

    2. Rina and her family live in the countryside.
    3. The house is made of wood with a tin roof.
    4. Rice fields are near the house.
    5. Trees grow near the dirt path.
    6. Mimi is a small white cat.
    7. Mimi sleeps under the house.
    8. Rina and her brother wake up early.
    9. Rina looks around the yard.
    10. The garden is near the house.
    11. Rina and her brother search for Mimi.
    12. A wooden cart is near the fields.
    13. Mimi rests at home after the search.
    14. Rina and her family feel happy at the end of the day.

    ______________________

    Correct answers:


    Rina lives in a small village.
    a) Rina does not live in a small village.
    b) Does Rina live in a small village?

    Rina and her family live in the countryside.
    a) Rina and her family do not live in the countryside.
    b) Do Rina and her family live in the countryside?

    The house is made of wood with a tin roof.
    a) The house is not made of wood with a tin roof.
    b) Is the house made of wood with a tin roof?

    Rice fields are near the house.
    a) Rice fields are not near the house.
    b) Are rice fields near the house?

    Trees grow near the dirt path.
    a) Trees do not grow near the dirt path.
    b) Do trees grow near the dirt path?

    Mimi is a small white cat.
    a) Mimi is not a small white cat.
    b) Is Mimi a small white cat?

    Mimi sleeps under the house.
    a) Mimi does not sleep under the house.
    b) Does Mimi sleep under the house?

    Rina and her brother wake up early.
    a) Rina and her brother do not wake up early.
    b) Do Rina and her brother wake up early?

    Rina looks around the yard.
    a) Rina does not look around the yard.
    b) Does Rina look around the yard?

    The garden is near the house.
    a) The garden is not near the house.
    b) Is the garden near the house?

    Rina and her brother search for Mimi.
    a) Rina and her brother do not search for Mimi.
    b) Do Rina and her brother search for Mimi?

    A wooden cart is near the fields.
    a) A wooden cart is not near the fields.
    b) Is a wooden cart near the fields?

    Mimi rests at home after the search.
    a) Mimi does not rest at home after the search.
    b) Does Mimi rest at home after the search?

    Rina and her family feel happy at the end of the day.
    a) Rina and her family do not feel happy at the end of the day.
    b) Do Rina and her family feel happy at the end of the day?

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

    Form questions, no answers:

    Rina and her family feel happy. (How)

    YOU WRITE:
    How do Rina and her family feel?

    Rina lives in a small village. (Where)

    Rina and her brother live with their parents. (Who)

    The house is made of wood. (What)

    All the houses have tin roofs. (How many)

    There is a dirt path near the house. (Where)

    There are rice fields near the house. (What)

    Mimi is a small cat. (What kind of)

    The cats are friendly animals. (What kind of)

    Rina wakes up early. (When)

    Rina and her brother wake up early. (Who)

    Rina looks in the yard. (Where)

    Rina and her brother look for Mimi. (Who)

    Mimi is safe. (How)

    ____________________________

    Answers:


    Rina lives in a small village. (Where)
    Where does Rina live?

    Rina and her brother live with their parents. (Who)
    Who lives with their parents?

    The house is made of wood. (What)
    What is the house made of?

    All the houses have tin roofs. (How many)
    How many roofs have tin roofs?

    There is a dirt path near the house. (Where)
    Where is there a dirt path?

    There are rice fields near the house. (What)
    What is near the house?

    Mimi is a small cat. (What kind of)
    What kind of cat is Mimi?

    The cats are friendly animals. (What kind of)
    What kind of animals are the cats?

    Rina wakes up early. (When)
    When does Rina wake up?

    Rina and her brother wake up early. (Who)
    Who wakes up early?

    Rina looks in the yard. (Where)
    Where does Rina look?

    Rina and her brother look for Mimi. (Who)
    Who do Rina and her brother look for?
    Who looks for Mimi.

    Mimi is safe. (How)
    How is Mimi?

    Rina and her family feel happy. (How)
    How do Rina and her family feel?

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

    Interview with Rina about what they do when they cannot find the cat – complete, words below:

    white – happy – tin – village – wood – house – your – yard – family – under – brother – cart

    1. Q: Where do you live?
      A: I live in a small __________.
    2. Q: Who do you live with?
      A: I live with my __________.
    3. Q: What is your house made of?
      A: My house is made of __________.
    4. Q: What is on your roof?
      A: I have a _________ roof.
    5. Q: What is near your house?
      A: Rice fields are near my house.
    6. Q: Do you like __________ village?
      A: Yes, I like my village.
    7. Q: What is your cat’s name?
      A: My cat’s name is Mimi.
    8. Q: What does Mimi look like?
      A: Mimi is small and __________.
    9. Q: Where does Mimi sleep?
      A: Mimi sleeps __________ the house.
    10. Q: What happens one morning?
      A: Mimi is not in the __________.
    11. Q: Who looks for Mimi?
      A: My __________ and I look for Mimi.
    12. Q: Where do you look for Mimi?
      A: We look in the __________ and garden.
    13. Q: Where do you find Mimi?
      A: I find Mimi near a wooden __________.
    14. Q: How do you feel at the end?
      A: I feel _________.

    ———————————–
    Correct version:


    Q: Where do you live?
    A: I live in a small village.

    Q: Who do you live with?
    A: I live with my family.

    Q: What is your house made of?
    A: My house is made of wood.

    Q: What is on your roof?
    A: I have a tin roof.

    Q: What is near your house?
    A: Rice fields are near my house.

    Q: Do you like your village?
    A: Yes, I like my village.

    Q: What is your cat’s name?
    A: My cat’s name is Mimi.

    Q: What does Mimi look like?
    A: Mimi is small and white.

    Q: Where does Mimi sleep?
    A: Mimi sleeps under the house.

    Q: What happens one morning?
    A: Mimi is not in the house.

    Q: Who looks for Mimi?
    A: My brother and I look for Mimi.

    Q: Where do you look for Mimi?
    A: We look in the yard and garden.

    Q: Where do you find Mimi?
    A: I find Mimi near a wooden cart.

    Q: How do you feel at the end?
    A: I feel happy.

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

    Raed, then rewrite story as shown below:

    My name is Rina.
    I live in a small village in the countryside with my family.
    My house is made of wood and has a tin roof.
    Near my house there are rice fields, trees, and a dirt path.
    I have a small white cat named Mimi.
    It is friendly and likes quiet places.
    One morning, I wake up and cannot find Mimi. My brother and I search in the house, the yard, and the garden.
    We feel worried.
    I go outside and walk along the dirt path.
    I hear a soft sound near a wooden cart.
    I find Mimi there.
    It is safe but a little scared.
    I carefully carry her home.
    We give it food and water.
    Mimi rests, and I feel happy.
    The village becomes quiet again, and our day continues peacefully.
    _______________________

    >>>>>Continue and
    >>>>>make all changes
    >>>>>necessary!

    Her name is Rina.
    She lives in a small village in the countryside with her family.
    …………………………………………………..

    _______________________

    Correct version:

    Her name is Rina.
    She lives in a small village in the countryside with her family.
    Her house is made of wood and has a tin roof.
    Near her house there are rice fields, trees, and a dirt path.
    She has a small white cat named Mimi.
    Mimi is friendly and likes quiet places.
    One morning, Rina wakes up and cannot find Mimi.
    Rina and her brother search in the house, the yard, and the garden.
    They feel worried.
    Rina goes outside and walks along the dirt path.
    She hears a soft sound near a wooden cart.
    She finds Mimi there.
    The cat is safe but a little scared.
    Rina carefully carries Mimi home.
    They give her food and water.
    Mimi rests, and Rina feels happy.
    The village becomes quiet again, and their day continues peacefully.


  • 🎉🧚‍♂️Memories: a day in Malis’s life (A1, beginners, past simple, negations, questions, short answers, part 2/2) 🧚‍♂️🎉

    Do the
    „A day in Malis’s life“
    story first

    Malis was 12 years old when she he lived in the countryside with her parents.
    Her parents were farmers.
    She woke up early in the morning.
    She helped her parents at home.
    She fed the chickens and brought water. Sometimes she helped in the field.
    After that, she got ready for school. She wore her uniform and went to school. She walked or rode a bike. She met her friends on the way.
    At school, she studied English, math, and science. She liked learning new things. She listened to her teacher and worked hard.
    At noon, she went home for lunch. She ate rice, vegetables, and sometimes fish.
    Then she rested for a short time.
    In the afternoon, she helped her parents again or did her homework.
    In the evening, she had dinner with her family.
    They talked together. Then she went to bed early.

    ____________________________

    Vocabulary:

    • countryside → the area in the country, not the city
    • to wake up → to stop sleeping
    • early → before the usual time (not late)
    • at home → in your house
    • to feed the chickens → to give food to chickens
    • to get ready for school → to prepare for school (wash, dress, etc.)
    • to wear a uniform → to have special school clothes on
    • to ride a bike → to go on a bicycle
    • to meet friends → to see friends
    • to study science → to learn about science [subject where students learn about the natural world, about plants, animals, the human body, weather, and do simple experiments.]
    • to listen to somebody → to hear and pay attention to someone
    • at noon → at 12:00 in the day
    • lunch → the meal in the middle of the day
    • vegetables → plants we eat (like carrots, tomatoes)
    • to rest → to relax or stop working
    • for a short time → for a little time
    • afternoon → the time after 12:00 (after noon)
    • to do homework → to do school work at home
    • to go to bed → to lie down and sleep

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

    Basics in past simple:

    Past Simple – Regular Verbs

    Rules:

    • Most verbs: add -ed
      play → played
    • Verbs ending in -e: add -d
      live → lived
    • Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y to i and add -ed
      study → studied
    • Short verbs ending in vowel + consonant: double the final consonant and add -ed
      stop → stopped
    • List of irregular verbs => LINK

    Use:
    The past simple is used to talk about finished actions in the past

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

    Verbs in text – past tense forms & definitions (A1)


    InfinitivePast SimpleA1 Definition
    bewas / wereto exist or live
    livelivedto stay in a place
    wake upwoke upto stop sleeping
    helphelpedto do something for someone
    feedfedto give food to animals or people
    bringbroughtto take something to a place
    helphelpedto do something for someone
    get readygot readyto prepare
    wearworeto have clothes on your body
    gowentto move to a place
    walkwalkedto move on foot
    riderodeto travel on a bike
    meetmetto see someone
    studystudiedto learn
    likelikedto enjoy something
    learnlearnedto get knowledge
    listenlistenedto hear carefully
    workworkedto do a job or task
    gowentto move to a place
    eatateto have food
    restrestedto relax
    helphelpedto do something for someone
    dodidto make or complete something
    havehadto eat or own something
    talktalkedto speak
    gowentto move to a place

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    Fill in the correct past tense form, then say if statement is true or false:


    1. She ________ (use) a bicycle on weekends for fun. T/F?
    2. She ________ (have) dinner with her family in the evening. T/F?
    3. She ________ (study) only science at school. T/F?
    4. Malis ________ (be) 12 years old. T/F?
    5. She ________ (wake up) early in the morning. T/F?
    6. She ________ (carry) food from the kitchen to the chickens every day. T/F?
    7. She ________ (live) in a town near the sea. T/F?
    8. She ________ (get ready) for school after her morning tasks. T/F?
    9. She ________ (eat) dinner alone in her room. T/F?
    10. She ________ (feed) the chickens and ________ (bring) water. T/F?
    11. She ________ (change) clothes at school after arriving. T/F?
    12. Her parents ________ (work) in a shop in the evening. T/F?
    13. She ________ (help) her parents at home. T/F?
    14. She ________ (wear) a uniform for school. T/F?
    15. She ________ (study) English, math, and science. T/F?
    16. She ________ (start) her day by going straight to school. T/F?
    17. She ________ (live) in the countryside with her parents. T/F?
    18. She ________ (spend) the morning reading books at home only. T/F?
    19. Her parents ________ (be) farmers. T/F?

    ———————————-
    Correct version:


    1. She used a bicycle on weekends for fun. F
    2. She had dinner with her family in the evening. T
    3. She studied only science at school. F
    4. Malis was 12 years old. T
    5. She woke up early in the morning. T
    6. She carried food from the kitchen to the chickens every day. F
    7. She lived in a town near the sea. F
    8. She got ready for school after her morning tasks. T
    9. She ate dinner alone in her room. F
    10. She fed the chickens and brought water. T
    11. She changed clothes at school after arriving. F
    12. Her parents worked in a shop in the evening. F
    13. She helped her parents at home. T
    14. She wore a uniform for school. T
    15. She studied English, math, and science. T
    16. She started her day by going straight to school. F
    17. She lived in the countryside with her parents. T
    18. She spent the morning reading books at home only. F
    19. Her parents were farmers. T

    ################
    Basics in past simple:

    Personal PronounVerb (Past)Object
    Iateapples
    Youateapples
    Heateapples
    Sheateapples
    Itateapples
    Weateapples
    You (plural)ateapples
    Theyateapples
    Iplayedfootball
    Youplayedfootball
    Heplayedfootball
    Sheplayedfootball
    Itplayedfootball
    Weplayedfootball
    You (plural)playedfootball
    Theyplayedfootball
    Personal PronounVerb (Past Negative)Object
    Idid not eatapples
    Youdid not eatapples
    Hedid not eatapples
    Shedid not eatapples
    Itdid not eatapples
    Wedid not eatapples
    You (plural)did not eatapples
    Theydid not eatapples
    Idid not playfootball
    Youdid not playfootball
    Hedid not playfootball
    Shedid not playfootball
    Itdid not playfootball
    Wedid not playfootball
    You (plural)did not playfootball
    Theydid not playfootball

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    Forms of ‚to be‘

    Personal PronounPositiveNegativeQuestion
    II was happy.I was not happy.Was I happy?
    You (singular)You were excited.You were not excited.Were you excited?
    HeHe was at home.He was not at home.Was he at home?
    SheShe was tired.She was not tired.Was she tired?
    ItIt was cold.It was not cold.Was it cold?
    WeWe were at the party.We were not at the party.Were we at the party?
    You (plural)You were friends.You were not friends.Were you friends?
    TheyThey were in the garden.They were not in the garden.Were they in the garden?

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

    Rewrite the false statements as shown:

    1. Malis was 15 years old.

      YOU WRITE:
      Malis was not 15 years old. She was eleven years old.

    2. She lived in a city with her parents.
    3. Her parents were teachers.
    4. She woke up late in the morning.
    5. She played all morning instead of helping at home.
    6. She fed dogs on the farm.
    7. She brought toys for the chickens.
    8. She spent the morning only reading books at home.
    9. She went to school before doing her morning tasks.
    10. She wore casual clothes to school.
    11. She went to school by car every day.
    12. She stayed alone on the way to school.
    13. She studied only cooking at school.
    14. She ate fast food for lunch every day.
    15. She had lunch in the evening.
    16. She played games all afternoon after lunch.
    17. She did sports all afternoon instead of homework.
    18. She went shopping after school every day.
    19. She ignored her teacher in class.
    20. She went to bed very late every night.

    __________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Malis was not 15 years old. She was 12 years old.
    2. She did not live in a city with her parents. She lived in the countryside with her parents.
    3. Her parents were not teachers. They were farmers.
    4. She did not wake up late in the morning. She woke up early in the morning.
    5. She did not play all morning instead of helping at home. She helped her parents at home in the morning.
    6. She did not feed dogs on the farm. She fed chickens.
    7. She did not bring toys for the chickens. She brought water for the chickens.
    8. She did not spend the morning only reading books at home. She helped at home and sometimes worked in the field.
    9. She did not go to school before doing her morning tasks. She went to school after her morning tasks.
    10. She did not wear casual clothes to school. She wore a uniform to school.
    11. She did not go to school by car every day. She walked or rode a bike to school.
    12. She did not stay alone on the way to school. She met her friends on the way to school.
    13. She did not study only cooking at school. She studied English, math, and science.
    14. She did not eat fast food for lunch every day. She ate rice and vegetables.
    15. She did not have lunch in the evening. She had lunch at noon.
    16. She did not play games all afternoon after lunch. She rested and did her homework.
    17. She did not do sports all afternoon instead of homework. She did her homework after lunch.
    18. She did not go shopping after school every day. She went home after school.
    19. She did not ignore her teacher in class. She listened to her teacher.
    20. She did not go to bed very late every night. She went to bed early every night.

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

    Form correct questions in past simple, and give full answer:


    1. ___________ (be) Malis 11 or 12 years old?

      YOU WRITE:
      Was Malis 11 or 12 years old?
      She was 11 years old.

    2. ___________ (she wake up) late or early every day?
    3. ___________ (her parents live) in a city or in the countryside?
    4. ___________ (be) her parents teachers or farmers?
    5. ___________ (she help) her parents at home or only at school?
    6. ___________ (her mother and father work) in a shop or in the fields?
    7. ___________ (she bring) water or toys to the chickens?
    8. ___________ (she and her brother get ready) for school after or before helping at home?
    9. ___________ (she wear) casual clothes or a uniform for school?
    10. ___________ (she and her friends go) to school by car or by walking/riding a bike?
    11. ___________ (she meet) friends on the way to school or stay alone?
    12. ___________ (the students study) English or cooking at school?
    13. ___________ (she study) cooking or math at school?
    14. ___________ (she study) painting or science at school?
    15. ___________ (she and her friends listen) to the teacher in class?
    16. ___________ (she have) lunch in the evening or at noon?
    17. ___________ (she eat) fast food or rice and vegetables for lunch?
    18. ___________ (she work) all afternoon or rest for a short time after lunch?
    19. ___________ (she play) only games or do homework in the afternoon?
    20. ___________ (she go) to bed very late or early every night?

    ————————————–
    Correct version:

    1. Was Malis 11 or 12 years old? – Malis was 12 years old.
    2. Did she wake up late or early every day? – She woke up early every day.
    3. Did her parents live in a city or in the countryside? – Her parents lived in the countryside.
    4. Were her parents teachers or farmers? – Her parents were farmers.
    5. Did she help her parents at home or only at school? – She helped her parents at home.
    6. Did her mother and father work in a shop or in the fields? – Her parents worked in the fields as farmers.
    7. Did she bring water or toys to the chickens? – She brought water to the chickens.
    8. Did she and her brother get ready for school after or before helping at home? – She and her brother got ready for school after helping at home.
    9. Did she wear casual clothes or a uniform for school? – She wore a uniform for school.
    10. Did she and her friends go to school by car or by walking/riding a bike? – She and her friends went to school by walking or riding a bike.
    11. Did she meet friends on the way to school or stay alone? – She met friends on the way to school.
    12. Did the students study English or cooking at school? – The students studied English at school.
    13. Did she study cooking or math at school? – She studied math at school.
    14. Did she study painting or science at school? – She studied science at school.
    15. Did she and her friends ignore the teacher or listen to the teacher in class? – She and her friends listened to the teacher in class.
    16. Did she have lunch in the evening or at noon? – She had lunch at noon.
    17. Did she eat fast food or rice and vegetables for lunch? – She ate rice and vegetables for lunch.
    18. Did she work all afternoon or rest for a short time after lunch? – She rested for a short time after lunch.
    19. Did she only play games or do homework in the afternoon? – She did homework in the afternoon.
    20. Did she go to bed very late or early every night? – She went to bed early every night.

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

    Short answers, past simple, basics:

    Example SentenceYesNo
    I learned letters.Yes, I did.No, I didn’t.
    You read signs.Yes, you did.No, you didn’t.
    He spoke English.Yes, he did.No, he didn’t.
    She watched TV.Yes, she did.No, she didn’t.
    It helped me.Yes, it did.No, it didn’t.
    We used an app.Yes, we did.No, we didn’t.
    You read words.Yes, you did.No, you didn’t.
    They made mistakes.Yes, they did.No, they didn’t.

    Questions (Past Simple)

    QuestionYesNo
    Did I learn letters?Yes, I did.No, I didn’t.
    Did you read signs?Yes, you did.No, you didn’t.
    Did he speak English?Yes, he did.No, he didn’t.
    Did she watch TV?Yes, she did.No, she didn’t.
    Did it help me?Yes, it did.No, it didn’t.
    Did we use an app?Yes, we did.No, we didn’t.
    Did you read words?Yes, you did.No, you didn’t.
    Did they make mistakes?Yes, they did.No, they didn’t.

    Was / Were

    QuestionYesNo
    Was I happy?Yes, I was.No, I wasn’t.
    Were you happy?Yes, you were.No, you weren’t.
    Was he happy?Yes, he was.No, he wasn’t.
    Was she happy?Yes, she was.No, she wasn’t.
    Was it good?Yes, it was.No, it wasn’t.
    Were we happy?Yes, we were.No, we weren’t.
    Were you happy?Yes, you were.No, you weren’t.
    Were they happy?Yes, they were.No, they weren’t.

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

    Give short answers:

    1. Malis was 15 years old.

    YOU WRITE:
    No, she wasn’t. She was 12 years old.

    2. She lived in a city with her parents.

    3. Her parents were teachers.

    4. She woke up late in the morning.

    5. She played all morning instead of helping at home.

    6. She fed dogs on the farm.

    7. She brought toys for the chickens.

    8. She spent the morning only reading books at home.

    9. She went to school before doing her morning tasks.

    10. She wore casual clothes to school.

    11. She went to school by car every day.

    12.She stayed alone on the way to school.

    13. She studied only cooking at school.

    14. She ate fast food for lunch every day.

    15. She had lunch in the evening.

    16. She played games all afternoon after lunch.

    17. She did sports all afternoon instead of homework.

    18. She went shopping after school every day.

    19. She ignored her teacher in class.

    20. She went to bed very late every night.

    _______________________

    Correct answers:

    1. Malis was 15 years old. – No, she wasn’t. She was 12 years old.
    2. She lived in a city with her parents. – No, she didn’t. She lived in the countryside with her parents.
    3. Her parents were teachers. – No, they weren’t. They were farmers.
    4. She woke up late in the morning. – No, she didn’t. She woke up early in the morning.
    5. She played all morning instead of helping at home. – No, she didn’t. She helped her parents at home.
    6. She fed dogs on the farm. – No, she didn’t. She fed chickens.
    7. She brought toys for the chickens. – No, she didn’t. She brought water for the chickens.
    8. She spent the morning only reading books at home. – No, she didn’t. She helped at home and sometimes worked in the field.
    9. She went to school before doing her morning tasks. – No, she didn’t. She went to school after her morning tasks.
    10. She wore casual clothes to school. – No, she didn’t. She wore a uniform to school.
    11. She went to school by car every day. – No, she didn’t. She walked or rode a bike to school.
    12. She stayed alone on the way to school. – No, she didn’t. She met her friends on the way to school.
    13. She studied only cooking at school. – No, she didn’t. She studied English, math, and science.
    14. She ate fast food for lunch every day. – No, she didn’t. She ate rice and vegetables for lunch.
    15. She had lunch in the evening. – No, she didn’t. She had lunch at noon.
    16. She played games all afternoon after lunch. – No, she didn’t. She rested and did her homework.
    17. She did sports all afternoon instead of homework. – No, she didn’t. She did her homework after lunch.
    18. She went shopping after school every day. – No, she didn’t. She went home after school.
    19. She ignored her teacher in class. – No, she didn’t. She listened to her teacher.
    20. She went to bed very late every night. – No, she didn’t. She went to bed early every night.

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

    Form questions – write as shown in 1:

    1. Malis / wake up early in the morning

      YOU WRITE:
      → Did Malis wake up early in the morning ?

    2. she / feed the chickens
      → __________________________________ ?
    3. she and her friends / wear uniforms for school
      → __________________________________ ?
    4. she / ride a bike to school
      → __________________________________ ?
    5. she and her friends / study English, math, science
      → __________________________________ ?
    6. Malis / live in the countryside with her parents
      → __________________________________ ?
    7. her parents / be farmers
      → __________________________________ ?
    8. Malis and her parents / help at home
      → __________________________________ ?
    9. she and her parents / bring water every morning
      → __________________________________ ?
    10. Malis / get ready for school after her morning tasks
      → __________________________________ ?
    11. she and her friends / meet on the way to school
      → __________________________________ ?
    12. Malis / have lunch at noon
      → __________________________________ ?
    13. she and her friends / do homework in the afternoon
      → __________________________________ ?
    14. Malis / go to bed early
      → __________________________________ ?

    ———————————-
    Correct answers:

    1. Malis / wake up early in the morning
      → Did Malis wake up early in the morning?
    2. she / feed the chickens
      → Did she feed the chickens?
    3. she and her friends / wear uniforms for school
      → Did she and her friends wear uniforms for school?
    4. she / ride a bike to school
      → Did she ride a bike to school?
    5. she and her friends / study English, math, science
      → Did she and her friends study English, math, and science?
    6. Malis / live in the countryside with her parents
      → Did Malis live in the countryside with her parents?
    7. her parents / be farmers
      → Were her parents farmers?
    8. Malis and her parents / help at home
      → Did Malis and her parents help at home?
    9. she and her parents / bring water every morning
      → Did she and her parents bring water every morning?
    10. Malis / get ready for school after her morning tasks
      → Did Malis get ready for school after her morning tasks?

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

    Fill in, past simple forms:

    1. Malis __________ (be) 12 years old and _______ (live) in the countryside with her parents, who __________ (be) farmers.
    2. She __________ (wake up) early every morning and __________ (help) her parents at home.
    3. She __________ (feed) the chickens and __________ (bring) water.
    4. Sometimes she __________ (work) in the field.
    5. After her tasks, she __________ (get ready) for school, __________ (wear) a uniform, and __________ (go) to school by walking or riding a bike.
    6. She __________ (meet) her friends on the way.
    7. At school she __________ (study) English, math, and science, __________ (listen) to her teacher, and __________ (work) hard.
    8. At noon she __________ (have) lunch and __________ (rest).
    9. She __________ (do) homework in the afternoon.
    10. In the evening she __________ (have) dinner and __________ (go) to bed early.

    ————————————
    Correct version:

    1. Malis was 12 years old and lived in the countryside with her parents, who were farmers.
    2. She woke up early every morning and helped her parents at home.
    3. She fed the chickens and brought water.
    4. Sometimes she worked in the field.
    5. After her tasks, she got ready for school, wore a uniform, and went to school by walking or riding a bike.
    6. She met her friends on the way.
    7. At school she studied English, math, and science, listened to her teacher, and worked hard.
    8. At noon she had lunch.
    9. She rested and did homework in the afternoon.
    10. In the evening she had dinner and went to bed early.

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

    Sentence transformation, change the form, as shown:

    1. She fed the chickens every day. (What)

      → YOU WRITE:
      What did she feed every day?

    2. She went to school by bike. (How)
      → __________________________________________
    3. She studied science at school. (Did)
      → __________________________________________
    4. She had lunch at noon. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    5. She wore a uniform for school. (Did)
      → __________________________________________
    6. She met her friends on the way to school. (Who)
      → __________________________________________
    7. She did homework in the afternoon. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    8. She went to bed early. (Did)
      → __________________________________________
    9. Malis helped her parents at home. (Where)
      → __________________________________________
    10. She brought water for the chickens. (What)
      → __________________________________________
    11. She rode a bike to school every day. (How)
      → __________________________________________
    12. She studied English, math, and science. (Did)
      → __________________________________________
    13. She ate rice and vegetables for lunch. (What)
      → __________________________________________
    14. She rested for a short time after lunch. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    15. She got ready for school after her morning tasks. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    16. She woke up early every day. (Did)
      → __________________________________________
    17. Malis fed chickens in the morning. (Who)
      → __________________________________________
    18. She walked or rode a bike to school. (How)
      → __________________________________________
    19. She met friends on the way to school. (Who)
      → __________________________________________
    20. She studied English at school. (Did)
      → __________________________________________
    21. She had dinner with her family. (Who)
      → __________________________________________
    22. She went to school after helping at home. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    23. She wore a uniform every day. (Did)
      → __________________________________________
    24. She brought water every morning. (What)
      → __________________________________________
    25. She helped in the field sometimes. (Where)
      → __________________________________________
    26. She ate fish sometimes for lunch. (What)
      → __________________________________________
    27. She went to bed in the evening. (When)
      → __________________________________________


      —————end of sound file—————
    28. She lived with her parents. (Who)
      → __________________________________________

    —————————-
    Correct version:



    She fed the chickens every day. (What)
    → What did she feed every day?

    She went to school by bike. (How)
    → How did she go to school?

    She studied science at school. (Did)
    → Did she study science at school?

    She had lunch at noon. (When)
    → When did she have lunch?

    She wore a uniform for school. (Did)
    → Did she wear a uniform for school?

    She met her friends on the way to school. (Who)
    → Who did she meet on the way to school?

    She did homework in the afternoon. (When)
    → When did she do homework?

    She went to bed early. (Did)
    → Did she go to bed early?

    Malis helped her parents at home. (Where)
    → Where did Malis help her parents?

    She brought water for the chickens. (What)
    → What did she bring for the chickens?

    She rode a bike to school every day. (How)
    → How did she go to school every day?

    She studied English, math, and science. (Did)
    → Did she study English, math, and science?

    She ate rice and vegetables for lunch. (What)
    → What did she eat for lunch?

    She rested for a short time after lunch. (When)
    → When did she rest?

    She got ready for school after her morning tasks. (When)
    → When did she get ready for school?

    She woke up early every day. (Did)
    → Did she wake up early every day?

    Malis fed chickens in the morning. (Who)
    → Who fed chickens in the morning?

    She walked or rode a bike to school. (How)
    → How did she go to school?

    She met friends on the way to school. (Who)
    → Who did she meet on the way to school?

    She studied English at school. (Did)
    → Did she study English at school?

    She had dinner with her family. (Who)
    → Who did she have dinner with?

    She went to school after helping at home. (When)
    → When did she go to school?

    She wore a uniform every day. (Did)
    → Did she wear a uniform every day?

    She brought water every morning. (What)
    → What did she bring every morning?

    She helped in the field sometimes. (Where)
    → Where did she help sometimes?

    She ate fish sometimes for lunch. (What)
    → What did she eat sometimes for lunch?

    She went to bed in the evening. (When)
    → When did she go to bed?

    —————end of sound file—————

    She lived with her parents. (Who)
    → Who did she live with?

    ###############
    Rewrite interview, match question and answer:

    1. Where did you live when you were a child?
    2. Who were your parents?
    3. What time did you wake up every day?
    4. What did you do after waking up?
    5. How did you go to school?
    6. Who did you meet on the way to school?
    7. What did you study at school?
    8. Did you like school?
    9. What did you eat for lunch?
    10. When did you have lunch?
    11. What did you do after lunch?
    12. Did you help your parents in the afternoon?
    13. What did you wear to school?
    14. What time did you go to bed?

    A. I enjoyed learning and going to class.
    B. I lived in a village with my family.
    C. I ate rice and vegetables every day.
    D. I saw my classmates on the road.
    E. I finished my homework and then relaxed.
    F. I slept early in the evening.
    G. I had lessons in English, math, and science.
    H. I went on foot or used a bicycle.
    I. I wore a school outfit.
    J. I spent time helping at home and caring for animals.
    K. I came from a family of farmers.
    L. I got up very early in the morning.
    M. I had lunch around midday.
    N. I supported my parents in the afternoon.

    _________________________

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

    _________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Where did you live when you were a child? – I lived in a village with my family.
    2. Who were your parents? – I came from a family of farmers.
    3. What time did you wake up every day? – I got up very early in the morning.
    4. What did you do after waking up? – I spent time helping at home and caring for animals.
    5. How did you go to school? – I went on foot or used a bicycle.
    6. Who did you meet on the way to school? – I saw my classmates on the road.
    7. What did you study at school? – I had lessons in English, math, and science.
    8. Did you like school? – I enjoyed learning and going to class.
    9. What did you eat for lunch? – I ate rice and vegetables every day.
    10. When did you have lunch? – I had lunch around midday.
    11. What did you do after lunch? – I finished my homework and then relaxed.
    12. Did you help your parents in the afternoon? – I supported my parents in the afternoon.
    13. What did you wear to school? – I wore a school outfit.
    14. What time did you go to bed? – I slept early in the evening.

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

  • 🎉🧚‍♂️A day in Malis’s life (A1, beginners, present simple, negations, questions, short answers, part 1/2) 🧚‍♂️🎉

    • her daily routine

    After having completed
    this unit, go to
    A day in Malis’s life„,
    the story in in past simple

    Malis is 12 years old. She lives in the countryside with her parents. Her parents are farmers.

    She wakes up early in the morning. She helps her parents at home. She feeds the chickens and brings water. Sometimes she helps in the field.

    After that, she gets ready for school. She wears her uniform and goes to school. She walks or rides a bike. She meets her friends on the way.

    At school, she studies English, math, and science. She likes learning new things. She listens to her teacher and works hard.

    At noon, she goes home for lunch. She eats rice, vegetables, and sometimes fish. Then she rests for a short time.

    In the afternoon, she helps her parents again or does her homework.

    In the evening, she has dinner with her family. They talk together. Then she goes to bed early.

    ________________________

    Vocabulary:

    • countryside → the area in the country, not the city
    • to wake up → to stop sleeping
    • early → before the usual time (not late)
    • at home → in your house
    • to feed the chickens → to give food to chickens
    • to get ready for school → to prepare for school (wash, dress, etc.)
    • to wear a uniform → to have special school clothes on
    • to ride a bike → to go on a bicycle
    • to meet friends → to see friends
    • to study science → to learn about science [subject where students learn about the natural world, about plants, animals, the human body, weather, and do simple experiments.]
    • to listen to somebody → to hear and pay attention to someone
    • at noon → at 12:00 in the day
    • lunch → the meal in the middle of the day
    • vegetables → plants we eat (like carrots, tomatoes)
    • to rest → to relax or stop working
    • for a short time → for a little time
    • afternoon → the time after 12:00 (after noon)
    • to do homework → to do school work at home
    • to go to bed → to lie down and sleep

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

    Match the words with the definitions

    Words:

    1. countryside
    2. to wake up
    3. early
    4. at home
    5. to feed the chickens
    6. to get ready for school
    7. to wear a uniform
    8. to ride a bike
    9. to meet friends
    10. to study science
    11. to listen to somebody
    12. at noon
    13. lunch
    14. vegetables
    15. to rest
    16. for a short time
    17. afternoon
    18. to do homework
    19. to go to bed


    Definitions:

    A. to relax or stop working
    B. the meal in the middle of the day
    C. to stop sleeping
    D. to prepare for school
    E. plants we eat
    F. after 12:00 in the day
    G. in your house
    H. to give food to chickens
    I. to learn about science
    J. to see friends
    K. to lie down and sleep
    L. before the usual time
    M. at 12:00 in the day
    N. the area in the country, not the city
    O. to hear and pay attention to someone
    P. to go on a bicycle
    Q. to do school work at home
    R. for a little time
    S. to have special school clothes on

    _______________________

    Answer:
    1-N, 2-C, 3-L, 4-G, 5-H, 6-D,
    7-S, 8-P, 9-J, 10-I, 11-O, 12-M, 13-B,
    14-E, 15-A, 16-R, 17-F, 18-Q, 19-K

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

    Match definitions and words:

    1. to see friends → ___
    2. at 12:00 in the day → ___
    3. to go on a bicycle → ___
    4. plants we eat (like carrots, tomatoes) → ___
    5. to relax or stop working → ___
    6. to prepare for school (wash, dress, etc.) → ___
    7. to learn about science → ___
    8. the area in the country, not the city → ___
    9. to stop sleeping → ___
    10. to hear and pay attention to someone → ___
    11. to lie down and sleep → ___
    12. in your house → ___
    13. to give food to chickens → ___
    14. to have special school clothes on → ___
    15. to do school work at home → ___
    16. before the usual time (not late) → ___
    17. for a little time → ___
    18. the meal in the middle of the day → ___
    19. the time after 12:00 (after noon) → ___

    Word bank:

    A. countryside
    B. to wake up
    C. early
    D. at home
    E. to feed the chickens
    F. to get ready for school
    G. to wear a uniform
    H. to ride a bike
    I. to meet friends
    J. to study science
    K. to listen to somebody
    L. at noon
    M. lunch
    N. vegetables
    O. to rest
    P. for a short time
    Q. afternoon
    R. to do homework
    S. to go to bed


    ___________________
    Answers:

    1I, 2L, 3H, 4N, 5O, 6F, 7J, 8A,
    9B, 10K, 11S, 12D, 13E, 14G,
    15R, 16C, 17P, 18M, 19Q
    #############

    True or false:

    1. to go to bed means to wake up in the morning.
    2. to feed the chickens means to give food to chickens.
    3. vegetables means animals we eat.
    4. to wake up means to stop sleeping.
    5. to ride a bike means to go on a bicycle.
    6. at noon means at 6:00 in the evening.
    7. countryside means the area in the country, not the city.
    8. for a short time means for a very long time.
    9. to study science means to learn about science.
    10. lunch means the meal in the morning.
    11. to meet friends means to see friends.
    12. to listen to somebody means to ignore someone speaking.
    13. afternoon means the time before 12:00.
    14. to get ready for school means to prepare for school (wash, dress, etc.).
    15. early means before the usual time (not late).
    16. to do homework means to play games at school.
    17. at home means in your house.
    18. to rest means to work hard.
    19. to wear a uniform means to have special school clothes on.

    _____________________

    True: 2,4,5,7,9,11,14,15,17,19

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

    True or false:

    1. She uses a bicycle only on weekends for fun.
    2. She has dinner with her family in the evening.
    3. She studies only science at school.
    4. Malis is 12 years old.
    5. She wakes up early in the morning.
    6. She carries food from the kitchen to the chickens every day.
    7. She lives in a town near the sea.
    8. She gets ready for school after her morning tasks.
    9. She eats dinner alone in her room.
    10. She feeds the chickens and brings water.
    11. She changes clothes at school after arriving.
    12. Her parents work in a shop in the evening.
    13. She helps her parents at home.
    14. She wears a uniform for school.
    15. She studies English, math, and science.
    16. She starts her day by going straight to school.
    17. She lives in the countryside with her parents.
    18. She spends the morning reading books at home only.
    19. Her parents are farmers.

    ____________________

    True: 2,4,5,8,10,13,14,15,17,19

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

    True is – short answers only:

    1. Is Malis 11 or 12 years old?
    2. Does she wake up late or early every day?
    3. Does she live in a city or in the countryside?
    4. Are her parents teachers or farmers?
    5. Does she help her parents at home or only at school?
    6. Does she feed dogs or chickens?
    7. Does she bring water or toys to the chickens?
    8. Does she get ready for school after or before helping at home?
    9. Does she wear casual clothes or a uniform for school?
    10. Does she go to school by car or by walking/riding a bike?
    11. Does she meet friends on the way to school or stay alone?
    12. Does she study English or cooking at school?
    13. Does she study cooking or math at school?
    14. Does she study painting or science at school?
    15. Does she ignore the teacher or listen to the teacher in class?
    16. Does she have lunch in the evening or at noon?
    17. Does she eat fast food or rice and vegetables for lunch?
    18. Does she work all afternoon or rest for a short time after lunch?
    19. Does she only play games or do homework in the afternoon?
    20. Does she go to bed very late or early every night?

    _________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Is Malis 11 or 12 years old? 12
    2. Does she wake up late or early every day? early
    3. Does she live in a city or in the countryside? countryside
    4. Are her parents teachers or farmers? farmers
    5. Does she help her parents at home or only at school? at home
    6. Does she feed dogs or chickens? chickens
    7. Does she bring water or toys to the chickens? water
    8. Does she get ready for school after or before helping at home? after
    9. Does she wear casual clothes or a uniform for school? uniform
    10. Does she go to school by car or by walking/riding a bike? walking/riding a bike
    11. Does she meet friends on the way to school or stay alone? meet friends
    12. Does she study English or cooking at school? English
    13. Does she study cooking or math at school? math
    14. Does she study painting or science at school? science
    15. Does she ignore the teacher or listen to the teacher in class? listen
    16. Does she have lunch in the evening or at noon? noon
    17. Does she eat fast food or rice and vegetables for lunch? rice and vegetables
    18. Does she work all afternoon or rest for a short time after lunch? rest
    19. Does she only play games or do homework in the afternoon? do homework
    20. Does she go to bed very late or early every night? early

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

    Odd one out:

    1. city – countryside – village – farm
    2. eat – sleep – wake up – get up
    3. rice – vegetables – water – fish
    4. pajamas – uniform – school clothes – shoes
    5. ride a bike – walk – drive a car – run
    6. cooking – English – math – science
    7. breakfast – lunch – school – dinner
    8. bicycle – morning – afternoon – evening
    9. rest – relax – work – sleep
    10. home – school – kitchen – science

    ______________________

    Correct version:


    city – countryside – village – farm
    Odd one: city
    Why: the others are rural places linked to farming life in the story, while a city is not.

    eat – sleep – wake up – get up
    Odd one: eat
    Why: the others are sleeping or starting-day actions, but “eat” is a meal activity.

    rice – vegetables – water – fish
    Odd one: water
    Why: rice, vegetables, and fish are foods; water is a drink, not food.

    pajamas – uniform – school clothes – shoes
    Odd one: pajamas
    Why: the others are worn for school, but pajamas are for sleeping.

    ride a bike – walk – drive a car – run
    Odd one: drive a car
    Why: the story mentions walking and biking; driving a car is not used.

    cooking – English – math – science
    Odd one: cooking
    Why: English, math, and science are school subjects; cooking is not.

    breakfast – lunch – school – dinner
    Odd one: school
    Why: the others are meals; school is a place/activity.

    bicycle – morning – afternoon – evening
    Odd one: bicycle
    Why: morning, afternoon, and evening are times of day; bicycle is a vehicle.

    rest – relax – work – sleep
    Odd one: work
    Why: rest, relax, and sleep are recovery actions; work is activity/effort.

    home – school – kitchen – science
    Odd one: science
    Why: home, school, and kitchen are places; science is a subject.

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

    Short answers, basics:

    Example SentenceYesNo
    I learn the alphabet.Yes, I do.No, I don’t.
    You read signs.Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
    He practices speaking.Yes, he does.No, he doesn’t.
    She watches cartoons.Yes, she does.No, she doesn’t.
    It helps us learn English.Yes, it does.No, it doesn’t.
    We use apps like Duolingo.Yes, we do.No, we don’t.
    You read labels.Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
    They make mistakes sometimes.Yes, they do.No, they don’t.
    QuestionYesNo
    Do I learn the alphabet?Yes, I do.No, I don’t.
    Do you read signs?Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
    Does he practice speaking?Yes, he does.No, he doesn’t.
    Does she watch cartoons?Yes, she does.No, she doesn’t.
    Does it help us learn English?Yes, it does.No, it doesn’t.
    Do we use apps like Duolingo?Yes, we do.No, we don’t.
    Do you read labels?Yes, you do.No, you don’t.
    Do they make mistakes sometimes?Yes, they do.No, they don’t.
    QuestionYesNo
    Am I big?Yes, I am.No, I am not.
    Are you big?Yes, you are.No, you aren’t.
    Is he big?Yes, he is.No, he isn’t.
    Is she big?Yes, she is.No, she isn’t.
    Is it big?Yes, it is.No, it isn’t.
    Are we big?Yes, we are.No, we aren’t.
    Are you big?Yes, you are.No, you aren’t.
    Are they big?Yes, they are.No, they aren’t.

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

    Provide short answers as shown in 1.:

    1. She uses a bicycle only on weekends for fun.

      YOU WRITE:
      No, she doesn’t.

    2. She has dinner with her family in the evening.
    3. She studies only science at school.
    4. Malis is 12 years old.
    5. She wakes up early in the morning.
    6. She carries food from the kitchen to the chickens every day.
    7. She lives in a town near the sea.
    8. She gets ready for school after her morning tasks.
    9. She eats dinner alone in her room.
    10. She feeds the chickens and brings water.
    11. She changes clothes at school after arriving.
    12. Her parents work in a shop in the evening.
    13. She helps her parents at home.
    14. She wears a uniform for school.
    15. She studies English, math, and science.
    16. She starts her day by going straight to school.
    17. She lives in the countryside with her parents.
    18. She spends the morning reading books at home only.
    19. Her parents are farmers.

    _______________________

    Correct answers:

    1. She uses a bicycle only on weekends for fun. — No, she doesn’t.
    2. She has dinner with her family in the evening. — Yes, she does.
    3. She studies only science at school. — No, she doesn’t.
    4. Malis is 12 years old. — Yes, she is.
    5. She wakes up early in the morning. — Yes, she does.
    6. She carries food from the kitchen to the chickens every day. — No, she doesn’t.
    7. She lives in a town near the sea. — No, she doesn’t.
    8. She gets ready for school after her morning tasks. — Yes, she does.
    9. She eats dinner alone in her room. — No, she doesn’t.
    10. She feeds the chickens and brings water. — Yes, she does.
    11. She changes clothes at school after arriving. — No, she doesn’t.
    12. Her parents work in a shop in the evening. — No, they don’t.
    13. She helps her parents at home. — Yes, she does.
    14. She wears a uniform for school. — Yes, she does.
    15. She studies English, math, and science. — Yes, she does.
    16. She starts her day by going straight to school. — No, she doesn’t.
    17. She lives in the countryside with her parents. — Yes, she does.
    18. She spends the morning reading books at home only. — No, she doesn’t.
    19. Her parents are farmers. — Yes, they are.

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

    Basics of present simple:

    Personal Pronounam / is / are
    Iam8 years old
    Youare8 years old
    Heis8 years old
    Sheis8 years old
    Itis8 years old
    Weare8 years old
    You (plural)are8 years old
    Theyare8 years old
    Personal Pronounam not / is not / are not
    Iam not8 years old
    Youare not8 years old
    Heis not8 years old
    Sheis not8 years old
    Itis not8 years old
    Weare not8 years old
    You (plural)are not8 years old
    Theyare not8 years old

    Question:

    Question WordPersonal Pronoun
    AmI8 years old?
    Areyou8 years old?
    Ishe8 years old?
    Isshe8 years old?
    Isit8 years old?
    Arewe8 years old?
    Areyou (plural)8 years old?
    Arethey8 years old?

    Statement:

    Personal PronounVerb
    Ilikeice cream
    Youlikeice cream
    Helikesice cream
    Shelikesice cream
    Itlikesice cream
    Welikeice cream
    You (plural)likeice cream
    Theylikeice cream

    Negation:

    Personal PronounVerb (negative)
    Ido not likeice cream
    Youdo not likeice cream
    Hedoes not likeice cream
    Shedoes not likeice cream
    Itdoes not likeice cream
    Wedo not likeice cream
    You (plural)do not likeice cream
    Theydo not likeice cream

    Question:

    Do / DoesPersonal PronounVerbSugar?
    DoIlikesugar?
    Doyoulikesugar?
    Doeshelikesugar?
    Doesshelikesugar?
    Doesitlikesugar?
    Dowelikesugar?
    Doyou (plural)likesugar?
    Dotheylikesugar?

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

    Make the following sentences negative:

    1. Malis is 15 years old.

      YOU WRITE:
      Malis is not 15 years old.

    2. She lives in a city with her grandparents.
    3. Her parents work in a shop.
    4. She wakes up late in the afternoon.
    5. She never helps her parents at home.
    6. She feeds cows instead of chickens.
    7. She does not bring water for animals.
    8. She gets ready for school before doing any morning tasks.
    9. She wears casual clothes to school.
    10. She goes to school by car every day.
    11. She meets friends only at home, not on the way to school.
    12. She studies only music at school.
    13. She eats pizza and drinks soda for lunch.
    14. She goes to bed very late every night.

    _________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Malis is not 15 years old.
    2. She does not live in a city with her grandparents.
    3. Her parents do not work in a shop.
    4. She does not wake up late in the afternoon.
    5. She does not help her parents at home.
    6. She does not feed cows instead of chickens.
    7. She does not bring water for animals.
    8. She does not get ready for school before doing any morning tasks.
    9. She does not wear casual clothes to school.
    10. She does not go to school by car every day.
    11. She does not meet friends only at home, not on the way to school.
    12. She does not study only music at school.
    13. She does not eat pizza and drink soda for lunch.
    14. She does not go to bed very late every night.

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

    Rewrite as questions:

    1. Malis is 12 years old.

      YOU WRITE:
      Is Malis 12 years old?

    2. She lives in the countryside with her parents.
    3. Her parents are farmers.
    4. She wakes up early in the morning.
    5. She and her brother help their parents at home.
    6. She feeds the chickens.
    7. She brings water.
    8. She sometimes helps in the field.
    9. She gets ready for school after her morning tasks.
    10. She and her friends wear uniforms for school.
    11. She walks or rides a bike to school.
    12. She and her brother meet their friends on the way to school.
    13. She studies English, math, and science.
    14. She goes to bed early.

    _____________________
    Correct questions:

    1. Is Malis 12 years old?
    2. Does she live in the countryside with her parents?
    3. Are her parents farmers?
    4. Does she wake up early in the morning?
    5. Do she and her brother help their parents at home?
    6. Does she feed the chickens?
    7. Does she bring water?
    8. Does she sometimes help in the field?
    9. Does she get ready for school after her morning tasks?
    10. Do she and her friends wear uniforms for school?
    11. Does she walk or ride a bike to school?
    12. Do she and her brother meet their friends on the way to school?
    13. Does she study English, math, and science?
    14. Does she go to bed early?

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

    Answer as shown in 1:

    1. Malis is 15 years old.

      YOU WRITE:
      No, she isn’t.
      She is 12 years old.

    2. She lives in a city with her grandparents.
    3. Her parents are doctors.
    4. She and her parents wake up late in the afternoon.
    5. She often helps her grandparents.
    6. She feeds cows instead of chickens.
    7. Her father works in a shop.
    8. She helps in the field on Sundays only.
    9. She gets ready for school before doing any morning tasks.
    10. She and her friends wear casual clothes for school.
    11. She goes to school by car every day.
    12. She meets her friends only at home.
    13. She and her friends study only music at school.
    14. She goes to bed very late every night.

    ______________________

    Correct answers:

    1. Malis is 15 years old.
      No, she isn’t.
      She is 12 years old.
    2. She lives in a city with her grandparents.
      No, she doesn’t.
      She lives in the countryside with her parents.
    3. Her parents are doctors.
      No, they aren’t.
      They are farmers.
    4. She and her parents wake up late in the afternoon.
      No, they don’t.
      She wakes up early in the morning.
    5. She often helps her grandparents.
      No, she doesn’t.
      She helps her parents at home.
    6. She feeds cows instead of chickens.
      No, she doesn’t.
      She feeds the chickens.
    7. Her father works in a shop.
      No, he doesn’t.
      He is a farmer.
    8. She helps in the field on Sundays only.
      No, she doesn’t.
      She sometimes helps in the field.
    9. She gets ready for school before doing any morning tasks.
      No, she doesn’t.
      She gets ready for school after her morning tasks.
    10. She and her friends wear casual clothes for school.
      No, they don’t.
      She wears a uniform for school.
    11. She goes to school by car every day.
      No, she doesn’t.
      She walks or rides a bike to school.
    12. She meets her friends only at home.
      No, she doesn’t.
      She meets her friends on the way to school.
    13. She and her friends study only music at school.
      No, they don’t.
      She studies English, math, and science.
    14. She goes to bed very late every night.
      No, she doesn’t.
      She goes to bed early.

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

    Form questions – write as shown in 1:

    1. Malis / wake up early in the morning

      YOU WRITE:
      → Does Malis wake up early in the morning ?

    2. she / feed the chickens
      → __________________________________ ?
    3. she and her friends / wear uniforms for school
      → __________________________________ ?
    4. she / ride a bike to school
      → __________________________________ ?
    5. she and her friends / study English, math, science
      → __________________________________ ?
    6. Malis / live in the countryside with her parents
      → __________________________________ ?
    7. her parents / be farmers
      → __________________________________ ?
    8. Malis and her parents / help at home
      → __________________________________ ?
    9. she and her parents / bring water every morning
      → __________________________________ ?
    10. Malis / get ready for school after her morning tasks
      → __________________________________ ?
    11. she and her friends / meet on the way to school
      → __________________________________ ?
    12. Malis / have lunch at noon
      → __________________________________ ?
    13. she and her friends / do homework in the afternoon
      → __________________________________ ?
    14. Malis / go to bed early
      → __________________________________ ?

    _________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Malis / wake up early in the morning
      → Does Malis wake up early in the morning?
    2. she / feed the chickens
      → Does she feed the chickens?
    3. she and her friends / wear uniforms for school
      → Do she and her friends wear uniforms for school?
    4. she / ride a bike to school
      → Does she ride a bike to school?
    5. she and her friends / study English, math, science
      → Do she and her friends study English, math, and science?
    6. Malis / live in the countryside with her parents
      → Does Malis live in the countryside with her parents?
    7. her parents / be farmers
      → Are her parents farmers?
    8. Malis and her parents / help at home
      → Do Malis and her parents help at home?
    9. she and her parents / bring water every morning
      → Do she and her parents bring water every morning?
    10. Malis / get ready for school after her morning tasks
      → Does Malis get ready for school after her morning tasks?
    11. she and her friends / meet on the way to school
      → Do she and her friends meet on the way to school?
    12. Malis / have lunch at noon
      → Does Malis have lunch at noon?
    13. she and her friends / do homework in the afternoon
      → Do she and her friends do homework in the afternoon?
    14. Malis / go to bed early
      → Does Malis go to bed early?

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

    Complete, words below:

    at home, countryside, ride a bike, science, vegetables,
    lunch, bed, field, friends, early, homework,
    at home, uniform, wake up, short time,
    afternoon, feeds the chickens,
    school, class

    1. Malis lives in the __________ with her parents.
    2. She __________ early in the morning.
    3. She helps her parents __________.
    4. She __________.
    5. She gets ready for __________.
    6. She wears a __________ for school.
    7. She __________ or walks to school.
    8. She meets her __________ on the way to school.
    9. She studies __________ at school.
    10. She listens to somebody in __________.
    11. She has __________ at noon.
    12. She eats rice, __________, and sometimes fish.
    13. She rests for a __________ after lunch.
    14. In the __________, she does homework or helps at home.
    15. She does __________ at home.
    16. She goes to __________ early in the evening.
    17. She wakes up __________ every morning.
    18. She is __________ in the morning before school.
    19. She sometimes helps in the __________.

    ————————————

    Correct version:

    1. Malis lives in the countryside with her parents.
    2. She wakes up early in the morning.
    3. She helps her parents at home.
    4. She feeds the chickens.
    5. She gets ready for school.
    6. She wears a uniform for school.
    7. She rides a bike or walks to school.
    8. She meets her friends on the way to school.
    9. She studies science at school.
    10. She listens to somebody in class.
    11. She has lunch at noon.
    12. She eats rice, vegetables, and sometimes fish.
    13. She rests for a short time after lunch.
    14. In the afternoon, she does homework or helps at home.
    15. She does homework at home.
    16. She goes to bed early in the evening.
    17. She wakes up early every morning.
    18. She is at home in the morning before school.
    19. She sometimes helps in the field.

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

    Sentence transformation, change the form, as shown, short answers:

    1. Malis lives in the countryside. (Where)

      → YOU WRITE:
      Where does she live?

      >>in the countryside

    2. She wakes up early in the morning. (Does)

      → YOU WRITE:
      Does she wake up early in the morning?
      >>Yes, she does.

    3. She feeds the chickens every day. (What)
      → __________________________________________
    4. She goes to school by bike. (How)
      → __________________________________________
    5. She studies science at school. (Does)
      → __________________________________________
    6. She has lunch at noon. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    7. She wears a uniform for school. (Does)
      → __________________________________________
    8. She meets her friends on the way to school. (Who)
      → __________________________________________
    9. She does homework in the afternoon. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    10. She goes to bed early. (Does)
      → __________________________________________
    11. Malis helps her parents at home. (Where)
      → __________________________________________
    12. She brings water for the chickens. (What)
      → __________________________________________
    13. She rides a bike to school every day. (How)
      → __________________________________________
    14. She studies English, math, and science. (Does)
      → __________________________________________
    15. She eats rice and vegetables for lunch. (What)
      → __________________________________________
    16. She rests for a short time after lunch. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    17. She gets ready for school after her morning tasks. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    18. She wakes up early every day. (Does)
      → __________________________________________
    19. Malis feeds chickens in the morning. (Who)
      → __________________________________________
    20. She walks or rides a bike to school. (How)
      → __________________________________________
    21. She meets friends on the way to school. (Who)
      → __________________________________________
    22. She studies English at school. (Does)
      → __________________________________________
    23. She has dinner with her family. (Who)
      → __________________________________________
    24. She goes to school after helping at home. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    25. She wears a uniform every day. (Does)
      → __________________________________________
    26. She brings water every morning. (What)
      → __________________________________________
    27. She helps in the field sometimes. (Where)
      → __________________________________________
    28. She eats fish sometimes for lunch. (What)
      → __________________________________________
    29. She goes to bed in the evening. (When)
      → __________________________________________
    30. She lives with her parents. (Who)
      → __________________________________________

    ————————–
    Correct version:

    Where does Malis live?
    → In the countryside.

    Does she wake up early in the morning?
    → Yes, she does.

    What does she feed every day?
    → The chickens.

    How does she go to school?
    → By bike (or walks / rides a bike).

    Does she study science at school?
    → Yes, she does.

    When does she have lunch?
    → At noon.

    Does she wear a uniform for school?
    → Yes, she does.

    Who does she meet on the way to school?
    → Her friends.

    When does she do homework?
    → In the afternoon.

    Does she go to bed early?
    → Yes, she does.

    Where does Malis help her parents?
    → At home.

    What does she bring for the chickens?
    → Water.

    How does she go to school every day?
    → By bike or on foot.

    Does she study English, math, and science?
    → Yes, she does.

    What does she eat for lunch?
    → Rice and vegetables.

    When does she rest for a short time?
    → After lunch.

    When does she get ready for school?
    → After her morning tasks.

    Does she wake up early every day?
    → Yes, she does.

    Who feeds chickens in the morning?
    → Malis does

    How does she travel to school?
    → By walking or riding a bike.

    Who does she meet on the way to school?
    → Her friends.

    Does she study English at school?
    → Yes, she does.

    Who does she have dinner with?
    → Her family.

    When does she go to school?
    → After helping at home.

    Does she wear a uniform every day?
    → Yes, she does.

    What does she bring every morning?
    → Water.

    Where does she sometimes help?
    → In the field.

    What does she sometimes eat for lunch?
    → Fish.

    When does she go to bed?
    → In the evening.

    Who does she live with?
    → Her parents.

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

    Interview with Malis:


    1. Interviewer: Where do you live?
    Malis: I live in the countryside with my parents.

    2. Interviewer: Who do you live with?
    Malis: I live with my parents.

    3. Interviewer: What do your parents do?
    Malis: They are farmers.

    4. Interviewer: Do you wake up early in the morning?
    Malis: Yes, I do.

    5. Interviewer: What do you usually do before school?
    Malis: I help my parents at home.

    6. Interviewer: What animals do you take care of?
    Malis: I feed the chickens.

    7. Interviewer: How do you travel to school?
    Malis: I walk or ride a bike to school.

    8. Interviewer: What do you wear for school?
    Malis: I wear a uniform.

    9. Interviewer: Which subjects do you study at school?
    Malis: I study English, math, and science.

    10. Interviewer: When do you have lunch?
    Malis: I have lunch at noon.

    11. Interviewer: What do you eat for lunch?
    Malis: I eat rice, vegetables, and sometimes fish.

    12. Interviewer: Do you rest after lunch?
    Malis: Yes, I rest for a short time.

    13. Interviewer: What do you do in the afternoon?
    Malis: I do homework or help at home.

    14. Interviewer: When do you go to bed?
    Malis: I go to bed early in the evening.

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

    Interview with Malis’s teacher – use interview above, make all changes necessary:

    1. Interviewer: Where ______________ (she live)?
    Teacher: ______________in the countryside with my parents.

    YOU WRITE:
    Where does she live?
    She lives in the countryside with her parents.

    2. Interviewer: Who _____________(she live) with?
    Teacher:She__________________

    3. Interviewer: What __________ (parents do)?
    Teacher: _____________

    4. Interviewer: _________ (wake up )early in the morning?
    Teacher: Yes,__________

    5. Interviewer: What ___________ (usually do) before school?
    Teacher: _______________ (help) parents at home.

    6. Interviewer: What animals ____________ (take care of)?
    Teacher: _____________ (feed) the chickens.

    7. Interviewer: How ___________ (travel) to school?
    Teacher:________ (walk) or __________ (ride) a bike to school.

    8. Interviewer: What ________ (wear) for school?
    Teacher: ___________ (wear) a uniform.

    9. Interviewer: Which subjects ________ (study) at school?
    Teacher: __________ (study) English, math, and science.

    10. Interviewer: When _________ (have) lunch?
    Teacher: _________ (have) lunch at noon.

    11. Interviewer: What __________ (eat) for lunch?
    Teacher: _________ (eat) rice, vegetables, and sometimes fish.

    12. Interviewer:__________ (rest) after lunch?
    Teacher: Yes,__________ (rest) for a short time.

    13. Interviewer: What ____________ (do)in the afternoon?
    Teacher: ____________ (do) homework or help at home.

    14. Interviewer: When _______ (go) to bed?
    Teacher:___________ (go) to bed early in the evening

    ———————————-
    Correct dialogue:

    InterviewAnswer
    1. Where does she live?She lives in the countryside with her parents.
    2. Who does she live with?She lives with her parents.
    3. What do her parents do?They are farmers.
    4. Does she wake up early in the morning?Yes, she does.
    5. What does she usually do before school?She helps her parents at home.
    6. What animals does she take care of?She feeds the chickens.
    7. How does she travel to school?She walks or rides a bike to school.
    8. What does she wear for school?She wears a uniform.
    9. Which subjects does she study at school?She studies English, math, and science.
    10. When does she have lunch?She has lunch at noon.
    11. What does she eat for lunch?She eats rice, vegetables, and sometimes fish.
    12. Does she rest after lunch?Yes, she rests for a short time.
    13. What does she do in the afternoon?She does homework or helps at home.
    14. When does she go to bed?She goes to bed early in the evening.
  • 🤓🥳It’s my favourite (U 14, pp 110-117, past tense, negations, beginners, A1)🥳🤓


    VOCABULARY UNIT 14

    (110)

    DeutschEnglishDefinition (A1)
    Bildschirmzeitscreen timetime you look at a screen
    verstehento understandto know what something means
    eine Geschichtea storysomething with people and events
    ein Zeichentrickfilma cartoona funny animated film
    eine Spielshowa game showa TV show with games
    ein Science-Fiction-Filma science fiction filma film about space or future
    eine Reality-Showa reality showa show with real people
    ein Detektivfilma detective filma film about solving crimes

    (111)

    DeutschEnglishDefinition (A1)
    zwei Stunden am Tagtwo hours a day2 hours every day
    eine Naturdokumentationa nature programmea show about animals/plants
    fernsehento watch TVto look at TV
    einen Film streamento stream a filmto watch online
    eine Folgean episodeone part of a series
    immeralwaysevery time
    normalerweiseusuallymost of the time
    manchmalsometimesnot always
    nienevernot at any time
    ein YouTube-Kanala YouTube channela page with videos

    (112)

    DeutschEnglishDefinition (A1)
    eine Fernbedienunga remote controla device to control TV
    verkaufento sellto give something for money
    sehento seeto look at something
    gehento goto move somewhere
    eine neue brauchento need a new oneto want a new thing
    hinter dem Tischbehind the deskat the back of the desk
    etwas aufhebento pick something upto take something from floor
    eine besondere Krafta special powersomething magic you can do
    antwortento replyto answer
    einen Knopf drückento press a buttonto push a button
    auf etwas zeigento point to somethingto show with finger
    bezahlento payto give money
    seltsam seinto be strangeto be unusual
    einfrierento freeze (a person)to stop moving
    eine Pause-Tastea pause buttonbutton to stop for a time
    eine Zurückspul-Tastea rewind buttonbutton to go back
    rückwärts sprechento talk backwardsto speak reverse
    eine Vorspul-Tastea fast forward buttonbutton to go fast
    sich erinnernto rememberto not forget
    eine Stern-Tastea star buttonbutton with a star
    ein Geräuscha noisea sound
    winzig seinto be tinyvery very small
    riesig seinto be hugevery very big

    (113)

    DeutschEnglishDefinition (A1)
    kämpfento fightto hit or attack
    fangento catchto take something moving
    eine Taschea bagsomething to carry things
    eine Parkbanka park bencha seat in a park
    verschwindento disappearto go away suddenly
    ein Gedichta poema short text with rhyme
    ein spannendes Bucha thrilling booka very exciting book

    (114)

    DeutschEnglishDefinition (A1)
    schwach seinto be weaknot strong
    die Hautskinthe outside of your body
    eine Umarmunga hugto hold someone
    ein Blatt (Blätter)a leaf (leaves)part of a tree
    sich bückento bend downto move your body down
    jagento huntto chase animals
    ein Seea lakebig water in land
    magisch seinto be magicnot real, special power

    (115)

    DeutschEnglishDefinition (A1)
    eine Abenteuergeschichtean adventure storya story with action
    Freundschaftfriendshipbeing friends

    (116)

    DeutschEnglishDefinition (A1)
    sterbento dieto stop living
    ein Huhna chickena farm bird
    eine Schlangea snakea long animal
    Angst habento be scaredto feel afraid

    (117)

    DeutschEnglishDefinition (A1)
    ein Nachbara neighboura person next to your home

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    Basics in past simple:

    Past Simple – Regular Verbs

    Rules:

    • Most verbs: add -ed
      play → played
    • Verbs ending in -e: add -d
      live → lived
    • Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y to i and add -ed
      study → studied
    • Short verbs ending in vowel + consonant: double the final consonant and add -ed
      stop → stopped
    • List of irregular verbs => LINK

    Use:
    The past simple is used to talk about finished actions in the past
    ________________________________________

    List of irregular verbs => LINK

    another list – with translations =>

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    Verbs – regular and irregular
    (Unit 14)

    GermanInfinitivePastPast Participle
    verkaufento sellsoldsold
    sehento seesawseen
    gehento gowentgone
    brauchento needneededneeded
    seinto bewas/werebeen
    aufhebento pick uppicked uppicked up
    anschauento look at somebodylooked atlooked at
    habento havehadhad
    lachento laughlaughedlaughed
    drückento presspressedpressed
    zeigento point outpointed outpointed out
    bezahlento paypaidpaid
    laufento walkwalkedwalked
    schauento watchwatchedwatched
    antwortento replyrepliedreplied
    nehmento taketooktaken
    zeigento pointpointedpointed
    tunto dodiddone
    anfangento startstartedstarted
    kontrollierento controlcontrolledcontrolled
    stoppento stopstoppedstopped
    aufspringento jump upjumped upjumped up
    versuchento trytriedtried
    schauento looklookedlooked
    hörento hearheardheard
    haltento holdheldheld
    rennento runranrun
    verlassento leaveleftleft
    legento putputput
    fangento catchcaughtcaught
    gebento givegavegiven
    erzählento telltoldtold
    sagento saysaidsaid
    denkento thinkthoughtthought
    findento findfoundfound
    sitzento sitsatsat
    essento eatateeaten
    sterbento diedieddied
    einfrierento freezefrozefrozen
    treffento meetmetmet
    lesento read [i:]read [e]read [e]
    kommento comecamecome
    bekommento getgotgot
    werdento becomebecamebecome
    kämpfento fightfoughtfought
    sich biegento bendbentbent

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    Basics in past simple:

    Personal PronounVerb (Past)Object
    Iateapples
    Youateapples
    Heateapples
    Sheateapples
    Itateapples
    Weateapples
    You (plural)ateapples
    Theyateapples
    Iplayedfootball
    Youplayedfootball
    Heplayedfootball
    Sheplayedfootball
    Itplayedfootball
    Weplayedfootball
    You (plural)playedfootball
    Theyplayedfootball
    Personal PronounVerb (Past Negative)Object
    Idid not eatapples
    Youdid not eatapples
    Hedid not eatapples
    Shedid not eatapples
    Itdid not eatapples
    Wedid not eatapples
    You (plural)did not eatapples
    Theydid not eatapples
    Idid not playfootball
    Youdid not playfootball
    Hedid not playfootball
    Shedid not playfootball
    Itdid not playfootball
    Wedid not playfootball
    You (plural)did not playfootball
    Theydid not playfootball

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    Forms of ‚to be‘

    Personal PronounPositiveNegativeQuestion
    II was happy.I was not happy.Was I happy?
    You (singular)You were excited.You were not excited.Were you excited?
    HeHe was at home.He was not at home.Was he at home?
    SheShe was tired.She was not tired.Was she tired?
    ItIt was cold.It was not cold.Was it cold?
    WeWe were at the party.We were not at the party.Were we at the party?
    You (plural)You were friends.You were not friends.Were you friends?
    TheyThey were in the garden.They were not in the garden.Were they in the garden?

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    Fill in the correct form of past tense:

    1. The robber ______________________ (come) into the bank.
    2. He ______________________ (be) very nervous.
    3. He ______________________ (have) a bag in his hand.
    4. He ______________________ (take) a gun.
    5. He ______________________ (go) to the counter.
    6. He ______________________ (say) “Give me the money!”
    7. The worker ______________________ (look) at him.
    8. She ______________________ (be) scared.
    9. The robber ______________________ (point) at her.
    10. He ______________________ (put) money into the bag.
    11. He ______________________ (take) the bag.
    12. He ______________________ (run) out of the bank.
    13. The police ______________________ (see) him outside.
    14. They ______________________ (try) to stop him.
    15. The robber ______________________ (fight) with the police.
    16. The police ______________________ (control) him.
    17. The robber ______________________ (stop) running.
    18. He ______________________ (leave) the street.
    19. One officer ______________________ (look) at him.
    20. He ______________________ (run) again.
    21. The police ______________________ (hear) him.
    22. They ______________________ (come) quickly.
    23. The robber ______________________ (think) about escaping.
    24. He ______________________ (try) to run away.
    25. The police ______________________ (find) him.
    26. One officer ______________________ (point out) the robber.
    27. The police ______________________ (fight) him again.
    28. They ______________________ (stop) him.
    29. The robber ______________________ (sit) on the ground.
    30. He ______________________ (reply) nothing.
    31. The police ______________________ (take) him away.
    32. He ______________________ (tell) them nothing.
    33. People ______________________ (watch) the scene.
    34. The police ______________________ (give) instructions.
    35. The robber ______________________ (become) tired.
    36. He ______________________ (hold) the bag tightly.
    37. The police ______________________ (catch) him.
    38. The story ______________________ (leave) the street.
    39. The robber ______________________ (die) in prison.
    40. He ______________________ (do) a bad thing.

    ———————————-
    Correct version:

    1. The robber came (come) into the bank.
    2. He was (be) very nervous.
    3. He had (have) a bag in his hand.
    4. He took (take) a gun.
    5. He went (go) to the counter.
    6. He said (say) “Give me the money!”
    7. The worker looked (look) at him.
    8. She was (be) scared.
    9. The robber pointed (point) at her.
    10. He put (put) money into the bag.
    11. He took (take) the bag.
    12. He ran (run) out of the bank.
    13. The police saw (see) him outside.
    14. They tried (try) to stop him.
    15. The robber fought (fight) with the police.
    16. The police controlled (control) him.
    17. The robber stopped (stop) running.
    18. He left (leave) the street.
    19. One officer looked (look) at him.
    20. He ran (run) again.
    21. The police heard (hear) him.
    22. They came (come) quickly.
    23. The robber thought (think) about escaping.
    24. He tried (try) to run away.
    25. The police found (find) him.
    26. One officer pointed out (point out) the robber.
    27. The police fought (fight) him again.
    28. They stopped (stop) him.
    29. The robber sat (sit) on the ground.
    30. He replied (reply) nothing.
    31. The police took (take) him away.
    32. He told (tell) them nothing.
    33. People watched (watch) the scene.
    34. The police gave (give) instructions.
    35. The robber became (become) tired.
    36. He held (hold) the bag tightly.
    37. The police caught (catch) him.
    38. The story left (leave) the street.
    39. The robber died (die) in prison.
    40. He did (do) a bad thing.

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

    Now make the sentences negative:

    EXAMPLE:
    The robber ______________________ (come) into the bank.

    YOU WRITE:
    The robber didn’t come into the bank.

    1. He ______________________ (be) very nervous.
    2. He ______________________ (have) a bag in his hand.
    3. He ______________________ (take) a gun.
    4. He ______________________ (go) to the counter.
    5. He ______________________ (say) “Give me the money!”
    6. The worker ______________________ (look) at him.
    7. She ______________________ (be) scared.
    8. The robber ______________________ (point) at her.
    9. He ______________________ (put) money into the bag.
    10. He ______________________ (take) the bag.
    11. He ______________________ (run) out of the bank.
    12. The police ______________________ (see) him outside.
    13. They ______________________ (try) to stop him.
    14. The robber ______________________ (fight) with the police.
    15. The police ______________________ (control) him.
    16. The robber ______________________ (stop) running.
    17. He ______________________ (leave) the street.
    18. One officer ______________________ (look) at him.
    19. He ______________________ (run) again.
    20. The police ______________________ (hear) him.
    21. They ______________________ (come) quickly.
    22. The robber ______________________ (think) about escaping.
    23. He ______________________ (try) to run away.
    24. The police ______________________ (find) him.
    25. One officer ______________________ (point out) the robber.
    26. The police ______________________ (fight) him again.
    27. They ______________________ (stop) him.
    28. The robber ______________________ (sit) on the ground.
    29. He ______________________ (reply) nothing.
    30. The police ______________________ (take) him away.
    31. He ______________________ (tell) them nothing.
    32. People ______________________ (watch) the scene.
    33. The police ______________________ (give) instructions.
    34. The robber ______________________ (become) tired.
    35. He ______________________ (hold) the bag tightly.
    36. The police ______________________ (catch) him.
    37. The story ______________________ (leave) the street.
    38. The robber ______________________ (die) in prison.
    39. He ______________________ (do) a bad thing.

    ———————————–

    Correct version:

    1. He wasn’t nervous.
    2. He didn’t have a bag in his hand.
    3. He didn’t take a gun.
    4. He didn’t go to the counter.
    5. He didn’t say “Give me the money!”
    6. The worker didn’t look at him.
    7. She wasn’t scared.
    8. The robber didn’t point at her.
    9. He didn’t put money into the bag.
    10. He didn’t take the bag.
    11. He didn’t run out of the bank.
    12. The police didn’t see him outside.
    13. They didn’t try to stop him.
    14. The robber didn’t fight with the police.
    15. The police didn’t control him.
    16. The robber didn’t stop running.
    17. He didn’t leave the street.
    18. One officer didn’t look at him.
    19. He didn’t run again.
    20. The police didn’t hear him.
    21. They didn’t come quickly.
    22. The robber didn’t think about escaping.
    23. He didn’t try to run away.
    24. The police didn’t find him.
    25. One officer didn’t point out the robber.
    26. The police didn’t fight him again.
    27. They didn’t stop him.
    28. The robber didn’t sit on the ground.
    29. He didn’t reply.
    30. The police didn’t take him away.
    31. He didn’t tell them anything.
    32. People didn’t watch the scene.
    33. The police didn’t give instructions.
    34. The robber didn’t become tired.
    35. He didn’t hold the bag tightly.
    36. The police didn’t catch him.
    37. The story didn’t leave the street.
    38. The robber didn’t die in prison.
    39. He didn’t do a bad thing.

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    Complete, in past simple:

    1. He __________ (not put) money into the bag. He __________ (put) apples into the bag.
    2. He __________ (not take) a gun. He __________ (take) a bag.
    3. He __________ (not go) to the bank. He __________ (go) to the shop.
    4. He __________ (not see) a car. He __________ (see) a man.
    5. He __________ (not sit) on a chair. He __________ (sit) on a bench.
    6. He __________ (not give) money. He __________ (give) food.
    7. He __________ (not say) “Stop!”. He __________ (say) “Go!”.
    8. He __________ (not have) a bag. He __________ (have) a box.
    9. He __________ (not leave) the house. He __________ (leave) the shop.
    10. He __________ (not look at) the man. He __________ (look at) the woman.
    11. He __________ (not catch) the cat. He __________ (catch) the dog.
    12. He __________ (not run) fast. He __________ (run) slowly.
    13. He __________ (not think about) money. He __________ (think about) food.
    14. He __________ (not find) a phone. He __________ (find) a bag.
    15. He __________ (not come) to school. He __________ (come) to the park.
    16. He __________ (not see) the police. He __________ (see) his friend.
    17. He __________ (not take) the money. He __________ (take) the apples.
    18. He __________ (not give) her the apples. He __________ (give) her the bag.
    19. He __________ (not leave) the park. He __________ (leave) the house.
    20. He __________ (not think about) the bank. He __________ (think about) the shop.

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

    1. He didn’t put money into the bag. He put apples into the bag.
    2. He didn’t take a gun. He took a bag.
    3. He didn’t go to the bank. He went to the shop.
    4. He didn’t see a car. He saw a man.
    5. He didn’t sit on a chair. He sat on a bench.
    6. He didn’t give money. He gave food.
    7. He didn’t say “Stop!”. He said “Go!”.
    8. He didn’t have a bag. He had a box.
    9. He didn’t leave the house. He left the shop.
    10. He didn’t look at the man. He looked at the woman.
    11. He didn’t catch the cat. He caught the dog.
    12. He didn’t run fast. He ran slowly.
    13. He didn’t think about money. He thought about food.
    14. He didn’t find a phone. He found a bag.
    15. He didn’t come to school. He came to the park.
    16. He didn’t see the police. He saw his friend.
    17. He didn’t take the money. He took the apples.
    18. He didn’t give her the apples. He gave her the bag.
    19. He didn’t leave the park. He left the house.
    20. He didn’t think about the bank. He thought about the shop.

    Fill in the correct form
    of the past tense


    Story 1:

    There __________ (be) a man in a city. He __________ (go) to a shop and __________ (see) a mobile phone. He __________ (want) it and __________ (pay) for it. The shopkeeper __________ (give) him the phone. The man __________ (take) it and __________ (put) it in his bag. He __________ (walk) outside and __________ (sit) on a bench. A friend __________ (come) and __________ (look at) the mobile phone. They both __________ (like) it and __________ (talk) aboout it. Both men __________ (be) happy.

    ———————————

    Correct version:

    There was a man in a city. He went to a shop and saw a mobile phone. He wanted it and paid for it. The shopkeeper gave him the phone. The man took it and put it in his bag. He walked outside and sat on a bench. A friend came and looked at the mobile phone. They both liked it and talked about it. Both men were happy.


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    Story 2:

    There __________ (be) a boy at school. He __________ (go) to the classroom. He __________ (see) the teacher. He __________ (sit) at his desk. He __________ (look) at the board. The teacher __________ (say) “Start.” The boy __________ (do) the test. He __________ (think) a little. He __________ (write) slowly. He __________ (hear) the clock. He __________ (stop). A boy __________ (point out) a mistake. He __________ (laugh). He __________ (change) it. He __________ (give) the paper to the teacher. The teacher __________ (read) it. He __________ (say) “Good.” The boy __________ (be) happy. He __________ (leave) the classroom.

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    Correct version:

    There was a boy at school. He went to the classroom. He saw the teacher. He sat at his desk. He looked at the board. The teacher said “Start.” The boy did the test. He thought a little. He wrote slowly. He heard the clock. He stopped. A boy pointed out a mistake. He laughed. He changed it. He gave the paper to the teacher. The teacher read it. He said “Good.” The boy was happy. He left the classroom.

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    Story 3:

    There __________ (be) a football match. A boy __________ (go) to the stadium. He __________ (see) his friends. They __________ (sit) on the seats. The match __________ (start). The boy __________ (watch) the game. He __________ (hear) the crowd. His team __________ (do) well and __________ (take) the lead. The fans __________ (jump up) and __________ (laugh). The boy __________ (point) at the field. He __________ (look) at the players. The referee __________ (stop) the game for a moment. The boy __________ (think) about the game. Later the match __________ (end). The boy __________ (be) happy and __________ (leave) the stadium.


    ——————————–

    Correct version:

    There was a football match. A boy went to the stadium. He saw his friends. They sat on the seats. The match started. The boy watched the game. He heard the crowd. His team took the lead. The fans jumped up and laughed. The boy pointed at the field. He looked at the players. The referee stopped the game for a moment. The boy thought about the game. Later the match ended. The boy was happy and left the stadium.

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  • 🥸😳👻🤠A dark street (A1, beginners, present tense, listening comprehension only) 🤠👻😳🥸

    • boy and a girl walk home at night and feel scared

    ________________________

    Vocabulary:

    • dark: no light
    • listening comprehension: you listen and understand
    • to feel scared: you feel afraid
    • to be scared: you are afraid
    • crunch: a sound like crack when you step on something
    • leaves (one leaf): green parts of a tree
    • a sound: something you hear
    • to hold one’s arm: to take someone’s arm with your hand
    • to beat fast (heart): the heart goes very fast
    • to flap: to move wings up and down
    • a bat: a small animal that flies at night
    • to be quiet: no sound
    • maybe: not sure, it can be yes or no

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

    LISTEN ONLY,
    DO NOT LOOK AT TEXTS

    Listen to the story, then do the following exercises below
    (full text at the end of the exercise)

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    True is:


    1. (a) The boy and the girl walk home.
      (b) The boy and the girl walk to school.
    2. (a) It is night. It is dark.
      (b) It is day. It is bright.
    3. (a) They go into a big street with many cars.
      (b) They go into a small street with many trees.
    4. (a) “I am excited,” says the girl.
      (b) “I am scared,” says the girl.
    5. (a) They walk slowly.
      (b) They walk quickly.
    6. (a) The girl lets go of his arm.
      (b) The girl holds his arm.
    7. (a) There are no lights.
      (b) There are many lights.
    8. (a) They keep walking.
      (b) They stop.
    9. (a) A bat flies over them.
      (b) A bird flies over them.
    10. (a) They hear a sound.
      (b) They hear nothing.
    11. (a) “Run now,” says the boy.
      (b) “It is okay,” says the boy.
    12. (a) They walk slowly.
      (b) They run fast.

    ___________________
    Correct Answers:

    1a, 2a, 3b, 4b, 5a, 6b, 7a, 8b, 9a, 10a, 11b, 12b

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    (a) or (b)?


    1. Do the boy and the girl walk (a) to school or (b) home?
    2. Is it (a) day or (b) night?
    3. Are there (a) lights or (b) no lights?
    4. Is the street (a) small or (b) big?
    5. Is the girl (a) scared or (b) happy?
    6. Does the boy say (a) “It is okay” or (b) “Run now”?
    7. Do they walk (a) slowly or (b) fast?
    8. Does a (a) bird or (b) bat fly over them?
    9. Do they (a) stop or (b) keep running?
    10. Does the girl (a) hold his arm or (b) let go of his arm?

    _________________

    Answers:
    1b, 2b, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6a, 7b, 8b, 9a, 10a


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

    A dark street

    The boy and the girl walk home.

    It is night. It is dark.

    They go into a small street with many trees. There are no lights.

    “I am scared,” says the girl.

    “It is okay,” says the boy.

    They walk.

    Crunch.

    They stop.

    “What is that?” she says.

    “Leaves,” he says.

    They walk again.

    They hear a sound.

    The girl holds his arm. Their hearts beat fast.

    “Let’s go,” he says.

    They walk fast.

    Flap!

    A bat flies over them.

    “Aaa!” says the girl.

    “It is just a bat,” says the boy.

    They stop.

    It is quiet.

    Crunch.

    They look back.

    Flap!

    Another bat flies out.

    They run.

    They run fast.

    They do not stop.

    Maybe more bats are there.

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

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

    Listen to the story and fill in,
    if necessary click on

    The boy and the girl __________ home at night.
    The street is small and dark.
    There are many __________.
    There are no lights.

    The girl feels __________.
    The boy feels calm.
    They walk __________.
    They hear a sound on the ground.
    It is leaves.
    They continue __________.

    Suddenly, a bat flies over them.
    The girl is __________.
    They run fast.
    Another __________ flies near them.
    They do not stop.
    They keep ___________.
    The street is quiet again.
    They are __________.

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    Full version:

    The boy and the girl walk home at night. The street is small and dark. There are many trees. There are no lights.

    The girl feels scared. The boy feels calm. They walk slowly. They hear a sound on the ground. It is leaves. They continue walking.

    Suddenly, a bat flies over them. The girl is frightened. They run fast. Another bat flies near them. They do not stop. They keep running. The street is quiet again. They are safe.

  • 🥸😳👻🤠Night walk in the dark woods (A1, beginners, present simple, listening comprehension only) 🤠👻😳🥸

    • A boy and a girl hear a strange sound in the night forest and feel afraid.

    LISTEN ONLY,
    DO NOT LOOK AT TEXTS

    Listen to the story, then do the following exercises below
    (full text at the end of the exercise)

    ´___________________
    Vocabulary:

    to beat fast (heart): when your heart goes very quickly

    dark woods: a forest with no light

    listening comprehension: understanding what you hear

    to be quiet: not make noise

    a torch: a small light you hold in your hand

    a path: a small way to walk on

    to feel scared: to feel afraid

    a soft sound: a quiet sound

    to walk slowly: to walk not fast

    leaves: green parts of a tree

    suddenly: very quickly, without warning

    to shake: to move fast up and down or side to side

    a shadow: a dark shape from light

    to be still: not move

    a step: one movement when you walk

    to shine like stars: to be bright like stars

    to gasp: to take a quick breath in surprise

    a fox: a small wild animal with red fur

    to laugh a little: to laugh a small amount

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

    LISTEN ONLY

    True is:

    1. (a) Tom and Anna walk at night. (b) They walk in the morning.
    2. (a) The sky is bright and blue. (b) It is very dark in the woods.
    3. (a) Tom has a torch in his hand. (b) Anna drops the torch.
    4. (a) They walk slowly on the path. (b) They run very fast all the time.
    5. (a) Anna hears a sound. (b) Anna has no fear.
    6. (a) The animal talks to them. (b) The animal is small.
    7. (a) They see eyes in the dark. (b) They see a big dog.
    8. (a) They go home before the end. (b) They feel scared in the woods.
    9. (a) Tom looks around. (b) Tom says nothing.
    10. (a) The torch light moves. (b) The light stays still.

    ____________________

    Correct:

    1. (a) Tom and Anna walk at night. (b) They walk in the morning. ✅ a
    2. (a) The sky is bright and blue. (b) It is very dark in the woods. ✅ b
    3. (a) Tom has a torch in his hand. (b) Anna drops the torch. ✅ a
    4. (a) They walk slowly on the path. (b) They run very fast all the time. ✅ a
    5. (a) Anna hears a sound. (b) Anna has no fear. ✅ a
    6. (a) The animal talks to them. (b) The animal is small. ✅ b
    7. (a) They see eyes in the dark. (b) They see a big dog. ✅ a
    8. (a) They go home before the end. (b) They feel scared in the woods. ✅ b
    9. (a) Tom looks around. (b) Tom says nothing. ✅ a
    10. (a) The torch light moves. (b) The light stays still. ✅ a

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    LISTEN ONLY


    Which one is correct?

    1. Does Anna hold (a) the torch or (b) Tom’s arm?

    2. Does Anna walk in the woods (a) at night or (b) in the morning?

    3. Is the forest (a) very dark or (b) very bright?

    4. Who has the torch? (a) Anna or (b) Tom?

    5. Do they walk (a) slowly or (b) very fast?

    6. Does Anna hear a (a) loud sound or (b) soft sound?

    7. Is the animal they see (a) small or (b) big?

    8. Do they see (a) a big dog or (b) two eyes in the dark?

    9. Do they feel (a) happy or (b) scared in the woods?

    10. Does Tom (a) sit down or (b) look around?

    11. Does the torch light (a) stay still or (b) move?

    12. Do they walk on (a) the grass or (b) a path?

    13. Does the fox (a) stay near them or (b) run away?

    14. Is the wind in the forest (a) cold or (b) hot?

    ______________________
    Correct answers:

    1. Does Anna walk in the woods (a) at night or (b) in the morning? ✅ a
    2. Is the forest (a) very dark or (b) very bright? ✅ a
    3. Who has the torch? (a) Anna or (b) Tom? ✅ b
    4. Do they walk (a) slowly or (b) very fast? ✅ a
    5. Does Anna hear a (a) loud sound or (b) soft sound? ✅ b
    6. Is the animal they see (a) small or (b) big? ✅ a
    7. Do they see (a) a big dog or (b) two eyes in the dark? ✅ b
    8. Do they feel (a) happy or (b) scared in the woods? ✅ a
    9. Does Tom (a) sit down or (b) look around? ✅ b
    10. Does the torch light (a) stay still or (b) move? ✅ a
    11. Do they walk on (a) the grass or (b) a path? ✅ b
    12. Does the fox (a) stay near them or (b) run away? ✅ b
    13. Is the wind in the forest (a) cold or (b) hot? ✅ a
    14. Does Anna hold (a) the torch or (b) Tom’s arm? ✅ b

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    LISTEN ONLY

    1. Is Anna
      a) a girl
      b) a boy
    2. Is Tom
      a) a boy
      b) a girl
    3. Where do they walk?
      a) in the woods
      b) in the city
    4. When do they walk?
      a) in the morning
      b) at night
    5. Who has the torch?
      a) Tom
      b) Anna
    6. How do they walk?
      a) very fast
      b) slowly
    7. What do they hear?
      a) a soft sound
      b) a loud song
    8. What moves in the dark?
      a) a car
      b) a shadow
    9. What animal do they see?
      a) a fox
      b) a dog
    10. How does Anna feel?
      a) happy
      b) scared
    11. What do they walk on?
      a) the grass
      b) a path
    12. What does the torch do?
      a) moves
      b) stays still
    13. Who does Anna hold?
      a) the torch
      b) Tom’s arm
    14. What is the wind like?
      a) cold
      b) hot

    ____________________

    Answers:

    1a, 2a, 3a, 4b, 5a, 6b, 7a,
    8b, 9a, 10b, 11b, 12a, 13b, 14a

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    Tom is a boy. Anna is a girl. They walk in the woods at night. It is very dark. The trees are tall and quiet. The wind is cold. Tom has a torch. The light is small, but it helps them see the path.

    Anna feels scared. She hears a soft sound. “Did you hear that?” she asks. Tom looks around, but he sees nothing. They walk slowly. The leaves move under their feet.

    Suddenly, the torch light shakes. It goes left, then right. A shadow moves behind a tree. Tom stops. Anna holds his arm. They are very still.

    The sound comes again. Step… step… step…

    “Who is there?” Tom says. No answer.

    The torch light shows two small eyes in the dark. They shine like stars. Anna gasps.

    Then, a small animal runs away. It is only a fox.

    Tom and Anna laugh a little, but their hearts still beat fast.