a mountain – a very high hill woods – a place with many trees a market – a place to buy and sell things a river – a long line of water a tree – a tall plant with a trunk and branches a street – a road in a town or city a park – a place with grass and trees to relax or play a city – a very big town
to climb – to go up to jump – to push off the ground into the air to leave – to go away a mirror – glass that shows your face to put on (a hat) – to place a hat on your head to smile – to make a happy face to take off (a hat) – to remove a hat away – not here, far from this place
the world’s best – the best of all a detective – a person who finds answers to problems or crimes Help me! – please help to look for something – to try to find something old – not new to pick up – to take something in your hand to run out of something – to have no more of something to run down the street – to run along a street to find – to see or get something you looked for to pull – to bring something toward you to catch – to take something that is moving clever – smart
to come to something – to arrive at a place to live – to have your home in a place a pipe – a tube used to smoke to smoke – to breathe in smoke a violin – a small string instrument to wear – to have clothes on your body a lot of / lots of – many to call – to shout a name or speak on the phone Come on! – hurry / let’s go to solve a problem – to find an answer to wait – to stay until something happens to watch – to look at something carefully a street – a road to get up – to stop lying or sleeping and stand to become – to change into something But it’s true! – I am telling the truth! Go on! – continue Well done! – good job!
A clever detective lives in a city. He wears a hat. Every day, he goes to the market. He wants to look for something lost or old.
He walks down the street and watches people. He sees a boy near a tree. The boy wants to find his violin. The detective smiles.
He climbs a small hill and looks at the park, the river, and the woods. He sees a lot of people. He runs down the street to find the violin. He picks up the violin and gives it to the boy. The boy smiles.
The detective puts on his hat and leaves. He runs along the street and comes to another street. He watches the city. He likes to live in the city. He thinks he is the world’s best detective.
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True or false:
A mountain is a very high hill.
A river is a very tall tree.
Woods have a lot of trees.
A city is very small.
A detective can find lost things.
You climb a river.
A park has grass and trees.
A mirror shows your face.
A street is a long line of water.
You run down the street.
A violin is a small string [a thin metal line on a violin, guitar, or other instrument that makes music when you play it] instrument.
You take off a hat by putting it on.
You smile when you are happy.
You can catch a moving tree.
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True: 1,3,5,7,8,10,11,13,14
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True or false:
The detective wears a hat.
The boy loses his hat in the river.
He runs down the street to find the violin.
The detective carries a pipe.
The detective climbs a small hill.
He does not like to live in the city.
The boy wants to find his violin.
He gives the violin to the boy.
He watches the park, river, and woods.
The detective flies to the market.
The boy smiles when he gets the violin.
He puts on his hat and leaves.
He finds a lot of trees in the city.
He thinks he is the world’s best detective.
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True: 1,3,5,7,8,9,11,12,14
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What is corrrect?
Does the detective live in a city or a village?
Does the boy want to find a violin or a guitar?
Does the detective climb a hill or a tree?
Does he run down the street or jump over the river?
Does the detective put on a hat or take off a hat?
Does the detective pick up the violin or the hat?
Does the detective watch the park or the mountain?
Does he go to the market or the woods?
Does he think he is the world’s best detective or the worst?
Does he leave the city or stay in the city?
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Corrects answers:
Does the detective live in a city or a village? – The detective lives in a city.
Does the boy want to find a violin or a guitar? – The boy wants to find a violin.
Does the detective climb a hill or a tree? – The detective climbs a hill.
Does he run down the street or jump over the river? – He runs down the street.
Does the detective put on a hat or take off a hat? – The detective puts on a hat.
Does the detective pick up the violin or the hat? – The detective picks up the violin.
Does the detective watch the park or the mountain? – The detective watches the park.
Does he go to the market or the woods? – He goes to the market.
Does he think he is the world’s best detective or the worst? – He thinks he is the world’s best detective.
Does he leave the city or stay in the city? – The detective stays in the city.
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Fill in, words below:
market – violin – climbs – lives – live – street – wears – river – boy -takes
The detective __________ in a city.
He __________ a hat.
He goes to the __________.
The __________ wants to find his violin.
The detective ________ a small hill.
He watches the park, the__________, and the woods.
He runs down the__________.
He __________ the violin.
He gives the __________ to the boy.
He likes to __________ in the city.
———————— Correct version:
The detective lives in a city.
He wears a hat.
He goes to the market.
The boy wants to find his violin.
The detective climbs a small hill.
He watches the park, the river, and the woods.
He runs down the street.
He takes the violin.
He gives the violin to the boy.
He likes to live in the city.
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Put the sentences in order:
Sentences:
The detective runs down the street.
The boy loses his violin.
The detective climbs a hill.
He gives the violin to the boy.
The detective goes to the market.
The boy smiles.
____________________ Correct order:
The detective goes to the market.
The boy loses his violin.
The detective climbs a hill.
The detective runs down the street.
He gives the violin to the boy.
The boy smiles.
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Answer:
Where does the detective live?
What does the boy want to find?
What does the detective wear?
Where does he climb?
What does he find?
Where does the detective go first?
What does the detective watch?
Where does he run?
Who does he give the violin to?
Does the detective like to live in the city?
______________________ Correct answers:
Where does the detective live? – The detective lives in a city.
What does the boy want to find? – The boy wants to find his violin.
What does the detective wear? – The detective wears a hat.
Where does he climb? – He climbs a small hill.
What does he find? – He finds the violin.
Where does the detective go first? – The detective goes to the market.
What does the detective watch? – He watches the park, the river, and the woods.
Where does he run? – He runs down the street.
Who does he give the violin to? – He gives the violin to the boy.
What does the detective like? – The detective likes to live in the city.
I am Groans. I am a detective. My garden is small. I want a gnome for my garden. A gnome is little. It has a red hat. It is nice. I take my binoculars. I stand in the garden. I look for the gnome. I see flowers. I see grass. I see a tree. No gnome. I walk. I look up. Bumm! I bump into a branch of a tree. My head hurts. I say: „Aua!“ Suddenly the gnome comes. It jumps from the tree. The gnome is small. It has a hammer. It is angry. The gnome hits my hands with the hammer. Biff! Biff! My hands hurt. I groan: „Stop!“The gnome laughs. It runs away. It runs fast behind the flowers. It is gone. I look at my hand. My hand is swollen. It is big. It is red. I am sad. I sit. I want a gnome for my garden. But this gnome is wild. No gnome today. Tomorrow I try again. With a helmet.
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He is a detective. His garden is small. He wants a gnome for his garden. A gnome is little. It has a red hat. It is nice. He takes his binoculars. He stands in the garden. He looks for the gnome. He sees flowers. He sees grass. He sees a tree. No gnome. He walks. He looks up. Bumm! He bumps into a branch of a tree. His head hurts. He says: „Aua!“ Suddenly the gnome comes. It jumps from the tree. The gnome is small. It has a hammer. It is angry.The gnome hits his hands with the hammer. Biff! Biff! His hands hurt. He groans: „Stop!“The gnome laughs. It runs away. It runs fast behind the flowers. It is gone.He looks at his hand. His hand is swollen. It is big. It is red. He is sad.He sits. He wants a gnome for his garden. But this gnome is wild. No gnome today. Tomorrow he tries again. With a helmet.
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a detective – a person who looks for clues and solves problems
a garden – a small place with plants and flowers
small – not big
a gnome – a tiny person in stories, often in gardens
little – very small
a hat – something you wear on your head
to take – to pick up and hold something
binoculars – glasses you use to see things far away
to stand – to be on your feet
to look for somebody – to try to find a person
flowers – pretty plants with colors
to see – to use your eyes
to walk – to move with your feet
to look up – to move your eyes up
to bump into something – to hit something by accident
a branch of a tree – a part of a tree that sticks out
to hurt – to feel pain
suddenly – fast and without warning
to jump from a tree – to move down quickly from a tree
a hammer – a tool for hitting things
to be angry – to feel mad
to hit a hand – to strike a hand
to hurt – to cause pain
to groan – to make a sound when something hurts
to laugh – to make a happy sound
to run away – to go away fast
behind the flowers – at the back of the flowers
to be swollen – to be bigger because of pain or injury
to be sad – to feel unhappy
today – this day (now)
a helmet – something you wear on your head to protect [to keep safe from hurt or danger] it
A. to feel pain B. to make a happy sound C. to strike a hand D. to be on your feet E. a tiny person in stories, often in gardens F. glasses you use to see things far away G. a small place with plants and flowers H. to move down quickly from a tree I. not big J. fast and without warning K. to try to find a person L. pretty plants with colors M. something you wear on your head N. a tool for hitting things O. to be bigger because of pain or injury P. a person who looks for clues and solves problems Q. to move your eyes up R. to go away fast S. at the back of the flowers T. to feel mad U. very small V. to use your eyes W. to hit something by accident X. a part of a tree that sticks out Y. to make a sound when something hurts Z. this day (now) AA. to cause pain AB. to pick up and hold something AC. to move with your feet AD. to feel unhappy
the hammer – jumps – hurts – sad – branch – garden – sees – gnome – swollen – looks
He _________ for the gnome.
His head ___________.
The ___________ laughs.
He walks in the __________.
Suddenly the gnome __________ from the tree.
He bumps into a __________ of a tree.
His hand is __________.
The gnome hits his hands with __________.
He __________ flowers and grass.
He is __________.
—————————- Correct answers:
He looks for the gnome.
His head hurts.
The gnome laughs.
He walks in the garden.
Suddenly the gnome jumps from the tree.
He bumps into a branch of a tree.
His hand is swollen.
The gnome hits his hands with the hammer.
He sees flowers and grass.
He is sad.
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True or false:
The detective stands in the garden.
The gnome gives him a flower.
He looks for the gnome with his binoculars.
The gnome is big and tall.
He bumps into a branch of a tree.
The gnome hits his hands with a hammer.
He sees a car in the garden.
His hand is swollen.
The gnome runs away behind the flowers.
He laughs because he is happy.
—————————- Correct version:
The detective stands in the garden. The gnome gives him a flower. No, the gnome hits his hands with a hammer. He looks for the gnome with his binoculars. The gnome is big and tall. No, the gnome is little. He bumps into a branch of a tree. The gnome hits his hands with a hammer. He sees a car in the garden. No, he sees flowers and grass. His hand is swollen. The gnome runs away behind the flowers. He laughs because he is happy. No, he is sad.
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Sentences, in incorrect order – regroup sentences, start with sentence 4::
In the afternoon, she goes home for lunch. She eats with her family. After lunch, she helps her family. She works in the fields. She plants rice and collects vegetables. She helps with the harvest. The work is good for the family, but it makes her very tired.
She takes firewood from the forest. She collects fruits and vegetables. She looks after her little brothers and sisters. Her parents work in the fields or the market. Her afternoon is busy. Even when she is tired, she helps her family every day.
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Vocabulary:
Afternoon – the time after 12:00 in the day, before evening
To go home – to go to the place where you live
Lunch – the meal you eat in the middle of the day
To work in the fields – to do farm work outside
To plant rice – to put rice seeds [small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant]in the ground to grow
To collect vegetables – to pick vegetables to use or eat
Harvest – to take food or crops [plants that people grow to eat, like rice, vegetables, or fruits]from the farm when they are ready
It makes her tired – it makes her feel very sleepy or without energy
To take firewood from the forest – to get wood from trees to use for fire
To collect fruits – to pick fruits from trees or plants
To look after somebody – to take care of someone
A market – a place where people buy and sell things
To be busy – to have many things to do
To be tired – to feel like you need rest [short time to stop working]
Every day – each day, not just sometimes
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Match words and defintions:
Words:
Afternoon
To go home
Lunch
To work in the fields
To plant rice
To collect vegetables
Harvest
It makes her tired
To take firewood from the forest
To collect fruits
To look after somebody
A market
To be busy
To be tired
Every day
Definitions:
a. to pick fruits from trees or plants b. each day, not just sometimes c. to have many things to do d. to do farm work outside e. the meal you eat in the middle of the day f. the time after 12:00 in the day, before evening g. to put rice seeds in the ground to grow h. to pick vegetables to use or eat i. a place where people buy and sell things j. to take care of someone k. to go to the place where you live l. it makes her feel very sleepy or without energy m. to get wood from trees to use for fire n. to take food or crops from the farm when they are ready o. to feel like you need rest
Afternoon – the time after 12:00 in the day, before evening
To go home – to go to the place where you live
Lunch – the meal you eat in the middle of the day
To work in the fields – to do farm work outside
To plant rice – to put rice seeds in the ground to grow
To collect vegetables – to pick vegetables to use or eat
Harvest – to take food or crops from the farm when they are ready
It makes her tired – it makes her feel very sleepy or without energy
To take firewood from the forest – to get wood from trees to use for fire
To collect fruits – to pick fruits from trees or plants
To look after somebody – to take care of someone
A market – a place where people buy and sell things
To be busy – to have many things to do
To be tired – to feel like you need rest
Every day – each day, not just sometimes
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Gap-fill exercise, fill in, words below:
early in the morning – tired – after school – every day – to look after – collect – all the work – lunch – firewood – market – her family – busy – seeds – fruits – crops
She needs to go home __________.
She eats with ___________ in the afternoon.
She helps her family every day after__________.
On the farm, she goes to work in the fields __________.
She puts __________ in the ground to plant rice.
She goes to the garden to __________vegetables.
When the __________ are ready, she helps with the harvest.
The work is hard, and it makes her __________ very quickly.
She goes to take __________ from the forest.
She goes to the trees to collect __________ every morning.
She stays home __________ her little brother while her parents work.
Near the village, her parents sell food in a __________.
Her afternoon is __________
After ___________, she feels tired.
She helps her family ___________ without missing a day.
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Correct version:
She needs to go home after school.
She eats with her family in the afternoon.
She helps her family every day after lunch.
On the farm, she goes to work in the fields early in the morning.
She puts seeds in the ground to plant rice.
She goes to the garden to collect vegetables.
When the crops are ready, she helps with the harvest.
The work is hard, and it makes her tired very quickly.
She goes to take firewood from the forest.
She goes to the trees to collect fruits every morning.
She stays home to look after her little brother while her parents work.
Near the village, her parents sell food in a market.
Her afternoon is busy.
After all the work, she feels tired.
She helps her family every day without missing a day.
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Negation:
Personal Pronoun
Verb (negative)
I
do not like
ice cream
You
do not like
ice cream
He
does not like
ice cream
She
does not like
ice cream
It
does not like
ice cream
We
do not like
ice cream
You (plural)
do not like
ice cream
They
do not like
ice cream
Make the following sentences negative:
She goes home after school.
YOU WRITE: She does not go home after school.
He works in the fields. _________________________
They collect vegetables in the garden. _________________________
Her mother sells food in the market. _________________________
Her father works on the farm. _________________________
She eats lunch with her family.
_________________________
He plants rice in the field. _________________________
They help with the harvest. _________________________
Her mother cooks lunch at home. _________________________
Her father collects firewood. _________________________
——————————————- Correct version:
She does not go home after school.
He does not work in the fields.
They do not collect vegetables in the garden.
Her mother does not sell food in the market.
Her father does not work on the farm.
She does not eat lunch with her family.
He does not plant rice in the field.
They do not help with the harvest.
Her mother does not cook lunch at home.
Her father does not collect firewood.
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Questions:
Do / Does
Personal Pronoun
Verb
Sugar?
Do
I
like
sugar?
Do
you
like
sugar?
Does
he
like
sugar?
Does
she
like
sugar?
Does
it
like
sugar?
Do
we
like
sugar?
Do
you (plural)
like
sugar?
Do
they
like
sugar?
Form questions:
She goes home after school.
YOU WRITE: Does she go home after school?
He works in the fields. ________________________
They collect vegetables in the garden. ________________________
Her mother sells food in the market. ________________________
Her father works on the farm. ________________________
She eats lunch with her family. ________________________
He plants rice in the field. ________________________
They help with the harvest. ________________________
Her mother cooks lunch at home. ________________________
Her father collects firewood. ________________________
—————————— Correct version:
Does she go home after school?
Does he work in the fields?
Do they collect vegetables in the garden?
Does her mother sell food in the market?
Does her father work on the farm?
Does she eat lunch with her family?
Does he plant rice in the field?
Do they help with the harvest?
Does her mother cook lunch at home?
Does her father collect firewood?
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Correct the following statements:
She eats with her friends.
YOU WRITE: She does not eat with her friends. She eats with her family.
2. After breakfast, she helps her family.
3. She works in the forest.
4.She plants trees.
5.She works at the market.
6. After work she has a lot of energy.
7. She takes fruits from the forest.
8. She collects seeds in the garden.
9. She looks after her friends.
10. Her parents work in the city.
____________________ Correct version:
She eats with her friends. → She does not eat with her friends. She eats with her family.
After breakfast, she helps her family. → She does not help her family after breakfast. She helps her family after lunch.
She works in the forest. → She does not work in the forest. She works in the fields.
She plants trees. → She does not plant trees. She plants rice.
She works at the market. → She does not work at the market. She helps her family in the fields and at the market.
After work she has a lot of energy. → She does not have a lot of energy after work. The work makes her very tired.
She takes fruits from the forest. → She does not take fruits from the forest. She collects fruits from the garden.
She collects seeds in the garden. → She does not collect seeds in the garden. She collects vegetables and fruits in the garden.
She looks after her friends. → She does not look after her friends. She looks after her little brothers and sisters.
Her parents work in the city. → Her parents do not work in the city. They work in the fields or the market.
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Short answers, basics:
Example Sentence
Yes
No
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.
Question
Yes
No
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.
Question
Yes
No
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.
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Short answers:
She eats lunch with her family.
YOU WRITE: Yes, she does.
He works in the fields. _____________________________
Her brother helps in the garden. _____________________________
Her sister collects vegetables. _____________________________
Her father works in the fields. _____________________________
Her mother sells food in the market. _____________________________
She plants rice in the field. _____________________________
They help with the harvest. _____________________________
She looks after her little brother. _____________________________
They take firewood from the forest. _____________________________
——————————– Correct version:
She eats lunch with her family. → Yes, she does.
He works in the fields. → Yes, he does.
Her brother helps in the garden. → Yes, he does.
Her sister collects vegetables. → Yes, she does.
Her father works in the fields. → Yes, he does.
Her mother sells food in the market. → Yes, she does.
She plants rice in the field. → Yes, she does.
They help with the harvest. → Yes, they do.
She looks after her little brother. → Yes, she does.
They take firewood from the forest. → Yes, they do.
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Short answers:
She eats with her friends.
YOU WRITE: No, she doesn’t.
2. After breakfast, she helps her family. ________________________________
3. She and her brother work in the forest. ________________________________
„I am Sherlock Groans. I go to the park. I want to find Doctor Grey’s dog. I climb a tree. I bump my head. I fall down from the tree. The dog sees me on the ground. I am dizzy. The dog pulls me to the hospital.“ ####################
Rewrite the story starting with:
>>>>>>>“His name is Sherlock Groans. >>>>>>>He goes to the park………..“
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Correct version:
Sherlock Groans goes to the park. He wants to find Doctor Grey’s dog. He climbs a tree. Sherlock bumps his head. He falls down from the tree. The dog sees Sherlock Groans on the ground.. Sherlock is dizzy. The dog pulls him to the hospital.
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to groan: make a low sad sound (like „ohhh“)
to find: see and get something lost
a dog: animal that says „woof woof“
to climb a tree: go up a tree with hands and feet
to fall down: drop from high to low
on the ground: on the floor outside
to be dizzy: head goes round and round
to pull somebody: take a person by hand or mouth and move
a hospital: big house for sick people
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Match words and meanings:
Words
to groan
to find
a dog
to climb a tree
to fall down
on the ground
to be dizzy
to pull somebody
a hospital
Meanings
A. drop from high to low B. animal that says „woof woof“ C. take a person by hand or mouth and move D. head goes round and round E. on the floor outside F. big house for sick people G. see and get something lost H. go up a tree with hands and feet I. make a low sad sound (like „ohhh“)
to fall out of – to drop from something (a bed, a window)
to leave – to go away from a place
to find – to see something you were looking for
to bump – to hit something by accident [ to touch something hard without wanting to ]
to look for – to try to find something
to jump into – to move into something with a jump (a pool, a car)
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German
Word
Definition
gehen nach / fahren zu
to go to
to travel to a place
hochklettern / hinaufgehen
to climb
to go up something (a tree, stairs)
herausfallen / runterfallen
to fall out of
to drop from something (a bed, a window)
weggehen / verlassen
to leave
to go away from a place
finden / entdecken
to find
to see something you were looking for
stoßen / anstoßen
to bump
to hit something by accident
suchen / nach etwas schauen
to look for
to try to find something
hineinspringen / springen in
to jump into
to move into something with a jump (a pool, a car)
##################### Match word – definition:
Words
to go to
to climb
to fall out of
to leave
to find
to bump
to look for
to jump into
Definitions
A. to go away from a place B. to try to find something C. to drop from something D. to move into something with a jump E. to travel to a place F. to hit something by accident G. to see something you searched for H. to go up something
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Answers: 1–E, 2–H, 3–C, 4–A, 5–G, 6–F, 7–B, 8–D
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Story 1
Sherlock Groans goes to the river to find his drum. He walks down the small hill to the water. He looks for the drum on the ground and in the trees. Suddenly, he hits a big rock.He sees something in the water and jumps in. The drum falls from a tree into his hands. Sherlock Groans is very happy. He finds his drum and leaves the river.
[PS: to groan= to make a sad or unhappy sound]
—————————— True / False:
☐ True ☐ False – Sherlock Groans goes to the river.
☐ True ☐ False – He climbs up the big hill.
☐ True ☐ False – He looks for the drum in the trees.
☐ True ☐ False – He bumps into a small rock.
☐ True ☐ False – He sees something in the water.
☐ True ☐ False – The drum falls into the river.
☐ True ☐ False – Sherlock Groans is very happy.
☐ True ☐ False – He dances near the river.
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Answsers:
Sherlock Groans goes to the river. ✅
He climbs up the big hill. ❌
He looks for the drum in the trees. ✅
He bumps into a small rock. ❌
He sees something in the water. ✅
The drum falls into the river. ❌
Sherlock Groans is very happy. ✅
He dances near the river. ❌
✅ = True ❌ = False
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1. Sherlock Groans goes to the river to find his drum.
Does Sherlock Groans go to the park or to the river?
Does Sherlock Groans go to find a drum or a rock?
Who goes to the river? Sherlock Groans or the drum?
2. He walks down the small hill to the water.
Does he walk up the hill or down the hill?
Does he go to the water or to the tree?
Where does he walk? To the hill or to the water?
3. He looks for the drum on the ground and in the trees.
Does he look for the drum on the ground or in the river?
Does he look for the drum in the trees or on the rock?
What does he look for? The drum or the river?
4. Suddenly, he hits a big rock.
Does he hit a small rock or a big rock?
Does he hit the drum or the rock?
What does he hit? The rock or the tree?
5. He sees something in the water and jumps in.
Does he see something in the water or in the tree?
Does he jump in the water or on the rock?
Where does he jump? In the river or on the hill?
6. The drum falls from a tree into his hands.
Does the drum fall from a tree or from the river?
Where does the drum fall? Into his hands or on the rock?
What falls into his hands? The drum or the rock?
7. Sherlock Groans is very happy.
Is Sherlock Groans happy or sad?
Who is happy? Sherlock Groans or the drum?
8. He finds his drum and leaves the river.
Does he find his drum or a rock?
Does he leave the river or the hill?
What does he find? The drum or the water?
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Correct answers:
1. Sherlock Groans goes to the river to find his drum.
Does Sherlock Groans go to the park or to the river? – Sherlock Groans goes to the river.
Does Sherlock Groans go to find a drum or a rock? – Sherlock Groans goes to find a drum.
Who goes to the river? Sherlock Groans or the drum? – Sherlock Groans goes to the river.
2. He walks down the small hill to the water.
Does he walk up the hill or down the hill? – He walks down the hill.
Does he go to the water or to the tree? – He goes to the water.
Where does he walk? To the hill or to the water? – He walks to the water.
3. He looks for the drum on the ground and in the trees.
Does he look for the drum on the ground or in the river? – He looks for the drum on the ground.
Does he look for the drum in the trees or on the rock? – He looks for the drum in the trees.
What does he look for? The drum or the river? – He looks for the drum.
4. Suddenly, he hits a big rock.
Does he hit a small rock or a big rock? – He hits a big rock.
Does he hit the drum or the rock? – He hits the rock.
What does he hit? The rock or the tree? – He hits the rock.
5. He sees something in the water and jumps in.
Does he see something in the water or in the tree? – He sees something in the water.
Does he jump in the water or on the rock? – He jumps in the water.
Where does he jump? In the river or on the hill? – He jumps in the river.
6. The drum falls from a tree into his hands.
Does the drum fall from a tree or from the river? – The drum falls from a tree.
Where does the drum fall? Into his hands or on the rock? – The drum falls into his hands.
What falls into his hands? The drum or the rock? – The drum falls into his hands.
7. Sherlock Groans is very happy.
Is Sherlock Groans happy or sad? – Sherlock Groans is very happy.
Who is happy? Sherlock Groans or the drum? – Sherlock Groans is happy.
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8. He finds his drum and leaves the river.
Does he find his drum or a rock? – He finds his drum.
Does he leave the river or the hill? – He leaves the river.
What does he find? The drum or the water? – He finds the drum.
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Story 2
Sherlock Groans goes to the river to look for his lost drum. He climbs down the small hill and walks to the water. He looks for the drum in the trees and on the ground. Suddenly, he bumps into a big rock. He sees something in the water. He jumps into the river. The drum falls out of a tree and into his hands! Sherlock Groans is very happy. He finds his drum and leaves the river.
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1. True or False
Sherlock goes to the river.
Sherlock climbs a mountain.
The drum is in the tree.
Sherlock is happy at the end.
He walks to the city.
Sherlock walks to the river.
The drum is on the ground.
Sherlock sees a rock.
He climbs down a small hill.
Sherlock is sad at the end.
True: 1,3,4,6,8,9
2. Multiple Choice
Where does Sherlock go? a) River b) Mountain c) House
What is lost? a) Ball b) Drum c) Bag
What does Sherlock see in the water? a) Drum b) Fish c) Rock
How does Sherlock feel? a) Happy b) Sad c) Angry
What does Sherlock do first? a) Jump b) Walk to the river c) Find the drum
What falls from the tree? a) Rock b) Drum c) Fish
Where is the drum at the end? a) In the tree b) In Sherlock’s hands c) In the water
What does Sherlock bump into? a) Tree b) Rock c) River
How does Sherlock feel after finding the drum? a) Happy b) Tired c) Angry
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Answers:
a) River – Sherlock goes to the river.
b) Drum – The lost object is a drum.
a) Drum – Sherlock sees the drum in the water.
a) Happy – Sherlock feels happy.
b) Walk to the river – First, Sherlock walks to the river.
b) Drum – The drum falls from the tree.
b) In Sherlock’s hands – At the end, the drum is in Sherlock’s hands.
b) Rock – Sherlock bumps into a rock.
a) Happy – Sherlock feels happy after finding the drum.
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3. Fill in the blanks
bumps, river, hands, drum, jumps, hill, happy, sees, ground, trees
Sentences:
Sherlock walks to the ______.
He climbs a small ______.
He looks at the ______ and the sky.
He falls on the ______.
He is very ______.
Sherlock finds the ______ on the ground.
Suddenly, he ______ into a rock.
He ______ into the water.
He takes the drum in his ______.
He ______ a shiny [something that is bright,has light on it] thing in the river.
✅ Answer Key:
river
hill
trees
ground
happy
drum
bumps
jumps
hands
sees
4. Vocabulary Match
Words:
Drum
River
Hill
Rock
Happy
Tree
Water
Jump
Find
Walk
Meanings:
a) go up or down quickly b) plant c) music d) get something you look for e) small mountain f) stone g) water h) move with your legs i) smile j) river
____________________ Answers:
c, 2. j, 3. e, 4. f, 5. i, 6. b, 7. g, 8. a, 9. d, 10. h
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5. Simple Questions – answer in a complete sentence:
Who is in the story?
What does he look for?
Where does he jump?
How does he feel?
Where does he go first?
What does he bump into?
What falls into Sherlock’s hands?
Where does Sherlock look first?
What does Sherlock do after he finds the drum?
Is Sherlock happy at the end?
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Answers:
Who is in the story? – The story is about Sherlock.
What does he look for? – He looks for the drum.
Where does he jump? – He jumps into the river.
How does he feel? – He is happy.
Where does he go first? – He goes to the river first.
What does he bump into? – He bumps into a rock.
What falls into Sherlock’s hands? – The drum is in his hands.
Where does Sherlock look first? – He looks in the trees first.
What does Sherlock do after he finds the drum? – He leaves the river after he finds the drum.
Is Sherlock happy at the end? – Sherlock is happy at the end.
a. a show with music b. to clean with water (and sometimes soap) c. not anything; zero d. very good; without mistakes e. your mother’s or father’s brother f. I am this person g. money you get after you pay your costs h. to move a little from side to side i. the system of money, jobs, and trade in a country j. the part inside your mouth that helps you talk and taste k. to take liquid (like water or juice) into your mouth l. work that you do to get money m. furniture with a flat top and legs n. really? / oh, is that true? o. to have your feet on something p. to make a happy sound when something is funny q. money in the UK (£) or a unit of weight r. a boy or man you love s. it’s okay; everything is fine t. a place in a school where students eat u. to put your hand or finger on something v. the number 100 w. to move your body with music x. a little money children get from their parents y. a person who helps students learn z. a girl who has the same parents as you aa. to feel bad for something wrong or sad bb. to do something all at one time, not stopping cc. a place where sick or hurt people go dd. to do something for fun (like a game or music) ee. to hold and move something with your hands
a boyfriend to play a concert to dance a table to be sorry a hospital don’t worry a teacher to wiggle pocket money an uncle to wash a sister to touch a job hundred to dance profit a school canteen this is me to stand on something to carry pound a tongue in one go perfect is that so? economy a boyfriend a table to drink to walk on
Lina, a 10-year-old girl in the countryside goes to school, helps her family, and plays with friends. Her life is simple and about family.
Lina wakes up early, around 5:30 or 6:00. She helps her family before breakfast. She carries water from the well. She feeds the chickens and ducks. She sweeps the floor. She helps her mother cook rice or cut vegetables. Then she eats breakfast — rice with some fish or vegetables. After that, she walks to school with her friends. ________________________
Vocabulary:
countryside – places with farms, fields, and villages, not a city
to play with friends – to have fun with your friends
to wake up – to open your eyes in the morning and get out of bed
breakfast – the first meal in the morning
to carry water – to take water from one place to another in a bucket or bottle
a well – a deep hole in the ground where people get water
to feed – to give food to a person or animal
a chicken – a small farm bird that gives eggs and meat
a duck – a bird that swims and makes “quack quack” sounds
to sweep the floor – to clean the floor with a broom
to cook rice – to make rice hot so you can eat it
vegetables – plants people eat, like carrots or beans
to walk to school – to go to school by using your feet, not a car or bus
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🧩 Match the word with its meaning
Words:
countryside
to play with friends
to wake up
breakfast
to carry water
a well
to feed
a chicken
a duck
to sweep the floor
to cook rice
vegetables
to walk to school
Definitions:
A. a small farm bird that gives eggs and meat B. to open your eyes in the morning and get out of bed C. plants people eat, like carrots or beans D. to go to school by using your feet, not a car or bus E. a bird that swims and makes “quack quack” sounds F. the first meal in the morning G. to have fun with your friends H. to make rice hot so you can eat it I. places with farms, fields, and villages, not a city J. to give food to a person or animal K. a deep hole in the ground where people get water L. to clean the floor with a broom M. to take water from one place to another in a bucket or bottle
countryside – places with farms, fields, and villages, not a city to play with friends – to have fun with your friends to wake up – to open your eyes in the morning and get out of bed breakfast – the first meal in the morning to carry water – to take water from one place to another in a bucket or bottle a well – a deep hole in the ground where people get water to feed – to give food to a person or animal a chicken – a small farm bird that gives eggs and meat a duck – a bird that swims and makes “quack quack” sounds to sweep the floor – to clean the floor with a broom to cook rice – to make rice hot so you can eat it vegetables – plants people eat, like carrots or beans to walk to school – to go to school by using your feet, not a car or bus
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Words to fill in:
to cook rice, walks to school, vegetables, well, countryside, to carry, breakfast, to wake up, feeds, to play with friends, sweeps, a chicken, cut, feeds
Lina lives in the __________.
She likes __________ after school.
Every morning, she likes __________ at 5:30.
She eats __________ before going to school.
She helps her mother __________ rice for breakfast.
She carries water from a __________.
She __________ the chickens in the morning.
She __________ the duck every day.
She __________ the floor with a broom.
She eats rice and __________ for breakfast.
She goes to school on foot, she __________.
She helps her mother __________ the vegetables.
She likes __________ water in a bucket.
She __________ the floor to keep the house clean.
————————————- Correct answers:
Lina lives in the countryside.
She likes to play with friends after school.
Every morning, she likes to wake up at 5:30.
She eats breakfast before going to school.
She helps her mother to cook rice for breakfast.
She carries water from a well.
She feeds the chickens in the morning.
She feeds the duck every day.
She sweeps the floor with a broom.
She eats rice and vegetables for breakfast.
She goes to school on foot, she walks to school.
She helps her mother cut the vegetables.
She likes to carry water in a bucket.
She sweeps the floor to keep the house clean.
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Personal Pronoun
Verb (negative)
I
do not like
ice cream
You
do not like
ice cream
He
does not like
ice cream
She
does not like
ice cream
It
does not like
ice cream
We
do not like
ice cream
You (plural)
do not like
ice cream
They
do not like
ice cream
Make the following sentences negative:
Lina wakes up early.
YOU WRITE: She does not wake up early.
2. She helps her family before breakfast. ______________________________
3. She carries water from the well. ______________________________
4. She feeds the chickens and ducks. ______________________________
5. She sweeps the floor. ______________________________
6. She helps her mother cook rice or cut vegetables. ______________________________
7. Then she eats breakfast — rice with some fish or vegetables. ______________________________
8. After that, she walks to school with her friends. ______________________________
————————————- Correct answers:
2. She does not help her family before breakfast.
3. She does not carry water from the well.
4. She does not feed the chickens and ducks.
5. She does not sweep the floor.
6. She does not help her mother cook rice or cut vegetables.
7. She does not eat breakfast — rice with some fish or vegetables.
8. She does not walk to school with her friends.
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Questions:
Do / Does
Personal Pronoun
Verb
Sugar?
Do
I
like
sugar?
Do
you
like
sugar?
Does
he
like
sugar?
Does
she
like
sugar?
Does
it
like
sugar?
Do
we
like
sugar?
Do
you (plural)
like
sugar?
Do
they
like
sugar?
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Rewrite the following sentences as questions:
Lina wakes up early.
YOU WRITE: Does Lina wake up early?
2. She helps her family before breakfast. ______________________________
3. She carries water from the well. ______________________________
4. She feeds the chickens and ducks. ______________________________
5. She sweeps the floor. ______________________________
6. She helps her mother cook rice or cut vegetables. ______________________________
7. Then she eats breakfast — rice with some fish or vegetables. ______________________________
8. After that, she walks to school with her friends. ______________________________
————————————- Correct answers:
1. Does Lina wake up early?
2. Does she help her family before breakfast?
3. Does she carry water from the well?
4. Does she feed the chickens and ducks?
5. Does she sweep the floor?
6. Does she help her mother cook rice or cut vegetables?
7. Does she eat breakfast — rice with some fish or vegetables?
8. Does she walk to school with her friends?
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Correct the following statements:
Lina wakes up very late at 10:00.
YOU WRITE: Lina does not wake up late at 10:00. She wakes up early, around 5:30 to 6:00.
Lina sleeps all morning. ____________________________
She carries water from a river. ____________________________
She feeds only the ducks. ____________________________
She feeds only the chickens. ____________________________
She sweeps the garden. ____________________________
She cooks bread for breakfast. ____________________________
She eats chocolate for breakfast. ____________________________
She drives to school by car. ____________________________
She plays alone after school. ____________________________
————————————- Correct answers:
Lina wakes up at 10:00. → Lina does not wake up at 10:00. She wakes up early, around 5:30 or 6:00.
She sleeps all morning. → She does not sleep all morning. She helps her family.
She carries water from a river. → She does not carry water from a river. She carries water from a well.
She feeds only the ducks. → She does not feed only the ducks. She feeds the chickens and ducks.
She feeds only the chickens. → She does not feed only the chickens. She feeds the chickens and ducks.
She sweeps the garden. → She does not sweep the garden. She sweeps the floor.
She cooks bread for breakfast. → She does not cook bread for breakfast. She cooks rice.
She eats chocolate for breakfast. → She does not eat chocolate for breakfast. She eats rice and vegetables.
She drives to school by car. → She does not drive to school by car. She walks to school.
She plays alone after school. → She does not play alone after school. She plays with friends.
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Short answers, basics:
Example Sentence
Yes
No
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.
Question
Yes
No
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.
Question
Yes
No
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. Lina wakes up early, around 5:30 or 6:00.
YOU WRITE: Yes, she does.
2. She helps her family before breakfast. _______________________________
3. She carries water from the well. _______________________________
4. She feeds the chickens and ducks. _______________________________
5. She sweeps the floor. _______________________________
6. She helps her mother cook rice or cut vegetables. _______________________________
7. Then she eats breakfast — rice with some fish or vegetables. _______________________________
8. After that, she walks to school with her friends. _______________________________
——————————- Correct answers:
Lina wakes up early, around 5:30 or 6:00. – Yes, she does.
She helps her family before breakfast. – Yes, she does.
She carries water from the well. – Yes, she does.
She feeds the chickens and ducks. – Yes, she does.
She sweeps the floor. – Yes, she does.
She helps her mother cook rice or cut vegetables. – Yes, she does.
Then she eats breakfast — rice with some fish or vegetables. – Yes, she does.
After that, she walks to school with her friends. – Yes, she does.
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Short answers:
Lina wakes up at 10:00.
YOU WRITE: No, she doesn’t.
She sleeps all morning. ____________________________________
She carries water from a river. ____________________________________
She feeds only the ducks. ____________________________________
She feeds only the chickens. ____________________________________
She sweeps the garden. ____________________________________
She cooks bread for breakfast. ____________________________________
She eats chocolate for breakfast. ____________________________________
She drives to school by car. ____________________________________
She plays alone after school. ____________________________________
———————————– Correct answers:
Lina wakes up at 10:00. – No, she doesn’t.
She sleeps all morning. – No, she doesn’t.
She carries water from a river. – No, she doesn’t.
She feeds only the ducks. – No, she doesn’t.
She feeds only the chickens. – No, she doesn’t.
She sweeps the garden. – No, she doesn’t.
She cooks bread for breakfast. – No, she doesn’t.
She eats chocolate for breakfast. – No, she doesn’t.
She drives to school by car. – No, she doesn’t.
She plays alone after school. – No, she doesn’t.
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Correct statements with short answers:
Lina wakes up at 4:30. (father)
YOU WRITE: No, she doesn’t. Her father does.
She sleeps all morning. (brother) _________________________
She carries water from a river. (father) _________________________
She feeds only the ducks. (father, mother (plural!)) _________________________
She feeds only the chickens. (father, mother (plural!)) _________________________
She sweeps the garden. (father, brother (plural!)) _________________________
She cooks bread for breakfast. (mother) _________________________
She eats chocolate for breakfast. (brother) _________________________
She drives to school by car. (friends (plural!)) _________________________
She plays alone after school. (brother) _________________________
————————— Correct answers:
2. She sleeps all morning. (brother) – No, she doesn’t. Her brother does.
3. She carries water from a river. (father) – No, she doesn’t. Her father does.
4. She feeds only the ducks. (father, mother) – No, she doesn’t. Her father and mother do.
5. She feeds only the chickens. (father, mother) – No, she doesn’t. Her father and mother do.
6. She sweeps the garden. (father, brother) – No, she doesn’t. Her father and brother do.
7. She cooks bread for breakfast. (mother) – No, she doesn’t. Her mother does.
8. She eats chocolate for breakfast. (brother) – No, she doesn’t. Her brother does.
9. She drives to school by car. (friends) – No, she doesn’t. Her friends do.
10. She plays alone after school. (brother) – No, she doesn’t. Her brother does.
Dara is ten years old. She lives in a small house. Every morning she gets up at 6:30. She washes her face. Then she eats breakfast with her family. After breakfast, she brushes her teeth. Then she puts on her school uniform and gets ready for school.
At 7:15 Dara walks to school with her friends. The school is one kilometer from her home. She likes walking with her friends. They talk and laugh on the way.
School starts at 8:00. Dara likes her school. Her favorite subjects are math and science. She likes math because she likes numbers. She likes science because she likes to learn new things.
At 12:00 she goes home. She eats a light lunch with her family. After lunch, she does her homework. Then she plays with her friends outside.
In the evening Dara eats a light dinner. Then she reads a book. She goes to bed early. Dara is happy and ready for the next day.
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Vocabulary:
to get up – to leave the bed.
to wash one’s face – to clean the face with water.
to eat breakfast – to have food in the morning.
to brush one’s teeth – to clean the teeth with a toothbrush.
to put on a uniform – to wear school clothes.
to get ready – to prepare to go out.
to like walking – to enjoy going on foot.
to laugh – to make a happy sound when something is funny.
a favorite subject – the school subject you like best.
science (subject) – to learn about nature and the world.
numbers (math) – to learn counting and sums.
light lunch – a small meal at midday.
to do one’s homework – to work on school tasks at home.
outside – not inside; in the open air.
dinner – the evening meal.
early – before the usual time.
to be ready – to be prepared to go or start.
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Answer:
EXAMPLE:
Is Dara a boy or a girl?
YOU WRITE:
She is a girl.
______________________
Correct version:
Is Dara ten or eleven years old?
___________________________
Does she live in a small house or a big house?
___________________________
Does she get up at 6:30 or 7:30?
___________________________
Does she eat breakfast with her family or alone?
___________________________
Does she walk to school or go by bus?
___________________________
Does she like walking alone or with her friends?
___________________________
Are her favorite subjects math and science or art and music?
___________________________
Does she eat a light lunch or a big lunch?
___________________________
Does she do her homework in the morning or after lunch?
___________________________
Does she go to bed early or late?
___________________________
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Correct answers:
Is Dara ten or eleven years old?
She is ten years old.
Does she live in a small house or a big house?
She lives in a small house.
Does she get up at 6:30 or 7:30?
She gets up at 6:30.
Does she eat breakfast with her family or alone?
She eats breakfast with her family.
Does she walk to school or go by bus?
She walks to school.
Does she like walking alone or with her friends?
She likes walking with her friends.
Are her favorite subjects math and science or art and music?
Her favorite subjects are math and science.
Does she eat a light lunch or a big lunch?
She eats a light lunch.
Does she do her homework in the morning or after lunch?
She does her homework after lunch.
Does she go to bed early or late?
She goes to bed early.
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Correct the statements (see grammar above):
Dara is eight years old.
YOU WRITE:
Dara is not eight years old. She is ten years old.
_________________
Dara is eight years old. _________________________
She lives in a big house. _________________________
She gets up at 7:30 in the morning. _________________________
She eats breakfast alone. _________________________
She brushes her hair after breakfast. _________________________
She goes to school by bus. _________________________
She does not like walking with her friends. _________________________
Her favorite subject is art. _________________________
She eats a big lunch at 12:00. _________________________
She goes to bed late. _________________________
————————– Correct version:
Dara is eight years old.
Dara is not eight years old. She is ten years old.
She lives in a big house.
She does not live in a big house. She lives in a small house.
She gets up at 7:30 in the morning.
She does not get up at 7:30. She gets up at 6:30.
She eats breakfast alone.
She does not eat breakfast alone. She eats breakfast with her family.
She brushes her hair after breakfast.
She does not brush her hair after breakfast. She brushes her teeth.
She goes to school by bus.
She does not go to school by bus. She walks to school.
She does not like walking with her friends.
She does like walking with her friends.
Her favorite subject is art.
Her favorite subject is not art. Her favorite subjects are math and science.
She eats a big lunch at 12:00.
She does not eat a big lunch. She eats a light lunch.
She goes to bed late.
She does not go to bed late. She goes to bed early.
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Correct the following questions:
Is Dara eight years old?
YOU WRITE:
No, she is not eight years old. She is ten years old.
Is Dara eight years old? __________________________
Does she live in a big house? __________________________
Does she get up at 7:30 in the morning? __________________________
Does she eat breakfast alone? __________________________
Does she brush her hair after breakfast? __________________________
Does she go to school by bus? __________________________
Does she not like walking with her friends? __________________________
Is her favorite subject art? __________________________
Does she eat a big lunch at 12:00? __________________________
Does she go to bed late? __________________________
————————————- Correct answers:
Is Dara eight years old?
No, she is not eight years old. She is ten years old.
Does she live in a big house?
No, she does not live in a big house. She lives in a small house.
Does she get up at 7:30 in the morning?
No, she does not get up at 7:30. She gets up at 6:30.
Does she eat breakfast alone?
No, she does not eat breakfast alone. She eats breakfast with her family.
Does she brush her hair after breakfast?
No, she does not brush her hair after breakfast. She brushes her teeth.
Does she go to school by bus?
No, she does not go to school by bus. She walks to school.
Does she not like walking with her friends?
No, she does like walking with her friends.
Is her favorite subject art?
No, her favorite subject is not art. Her favorite subjects are math and science.
Does she eat a big lunch at 12:00?
No, she does not eat a big lunch. She eats a light lunch.
Does she go to bed late?
No, she does not go to bed late. She goes to bed early.
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Fill in the words below:
science – friends – breakfast – early – small – ten – light – brushes – walks – math – 6:30 – homework – uniform – washes
Sentences:
Dara is ___ years old.
She lives in a ___ house.
Every morning she gets up at ___ .
She ___ her face.
Then she eats ___ with her family.
After breakfast, she ___ her teeth.
She puts on her ___ and gets ready for school.
At 7:15 Dara ___ to school.
She likes walking with her ___.
Her favorite subjects are ___ and ___.
At 12:00 she eats a ___ lunch.
After lunch, she does her ___.
In the evening Dara eats a ___ dinner.
She goes to bed ___.
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Dara is ten years old.
She lives in a small house.
Every morning she gets up at 6:30.
She washes her face.
Then she eats breakfast with her family.
After breakfast, she brushes her teeth.
She puts on her uniform and gets ready for school.
At 7:15 Dara walks to school.
She likes walking with her friends.
Her favorite subjects are math and science.
At 12:00 she eats a light lunch.
After lunch, she does her homework.
In the evening Dara eats a light dinner.
She goes to bed early.
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Fill in, words below:
family – science – old – eat – small – friends – uniform – at – early – morning – breakfast – outside
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1. What is your name?
My name is Dara.
2. How old are you?
I am ten years __________.
3. Where do you live?
I live in a __________ house.
4. What time do you get up?
I get up __________ 6:30.
5. Do you wash your face in the __________?
Yes, I wash my face.
6. Do you eat breakfast?
Yes, I eat breakfast with my __________.
7. Do you brush your teeth after __________?
Yes, I brush my teeth.
8. What do you wear to school?
I wear my school __________.
9. How do you go to school?
I walk to school with my __________.
10. What are your favorite subjects?
My favorite subjects are math and __________.
11. What do you do after lunch?
I do my homework and play __________.
12. What do you do in the evening?
I __________ a light dinner, read a book, and go to bed __________.
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1. What is your name?
My name is Dara.
2. How old are you?
I am ten years old.
3. Where do you live?
I live in a small house.
4. What time do you get up?
I get up at 6:30.
5. Do you wash your face in the morning?
Yes, I wash my face.
6. Do you eat breakfast?
Yes, I eat breakfast with my family.
7. Do you brush your teeth after breakfast?
Yes, I brush my teeth.
8. What do you wear to school?
I wear my school uniform.
9. How do you go to school?
I walk to school with my friends.
10. What are your favorite subjects?
My favorite subjects are math and science.
11. What do you do after lunch?
I do my homework and play outside.
12. What do you do in the evening?
I eat a light dinner, read a book, and go to bed early.
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Interview with her brother:
What is her name? Her name is Dara.
How old is she? She is ten years old.
Where does she live? She lives in a small house.
What time does she get up? She gets up at 6:30.
Does she wash her face in the morning? Yes, she washes her face.
Does she eat breakfast? Yes, she eats breakfast with her family.
Does she brush her teeth after breakfast? Yes, she brushes her teeth.
What does she wear to school? She wears her school uniform.
How does she go to school? She walks to school with her friends.
What are her favorite subjects? Her favorite subjects are math and science.
What does she do after lunch? She does her homework and plays outside.
What does she do in the evening? She eats a light dinner, reads a book, and goes to bed early.
requires careful planning and attention to several key aspects
1. Define the Purpose and Objectives
Clear Objectives: Decide what the main goals of the meeting are. For example, to make guest service better, to talk about work problems, or to share new hotel rules.
Agenda: Make a simple list that shows all the topics to talk about and how much time each one will take.
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Before a meeting, it is very important to know its purpose and objectives. This helps everyone understand why the meeting is happening. First, set clear objectives. Decide what the main goals are. For example, the meeting can be to improve guest service, solve problems at work, or explain new hotel rules. Clear goals help the staff focus and make the meeting useful.
Next, make a simple agenda. An agenda is a list of all the topics to talk about. It shows what will be discussed and how much time each topic will take. This helps keep the meeting organized and on time. Share the agenda with the staff before the meeting. When people know the topics in advance, they can prepare ideas or questions.
By defining the purpose and making a clear agenda, the meeting will be focused, useful, and easier for everyone to understand.
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to require – to need something
careful – paying attention, not making mistakes
attention – looking or listening carefully
key aspects – important parts of something
a purpose – the reason for doing something
a clear objective – a simple, clear goal
to decide – to make a choice
main goals – the most important aims
to improve – to make better
to solve a problem – to find an answer to a difficulty
to explain rules – to say how to do something
to focus – to pay attention to one thing
a simple agenda – a short plan of things to do
to be on time – to arrive when expected
to share something – to give or tell something to others
in advance – before something happens
to define a purpose – to say clearly why you do something
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2. Select the Right Participants
Relevant Attendees: Invite people who are part of or affected by the meeting topics, such as managers, supervisors, and front-line staff.
Balanced Representation: Invite people from different departments and levels so there are many ideas and opinions.
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Choosing the right people for a meeting is very important. First, invite staff who are part of or affected by the meeting topics. This can include managers, supervisors, and front-line employees. These are the people who can give useful information and help make decisions.
Second, make sure to have a balanced group. Invite people from different departments, such as reception, housekeeping, and food & beverage. Include staff from different levels, like senior staff and junior staff. This way, you get many ideas and different points of view.
A balanced group helps the meeting be more effective because people share experiences from their own areas. It also makes staff feel included and respected. Avoid inviting too many people who are not related to the topic because this can make the meeting long and less useful.
Choosing the right participants makes meetings better and more productive.
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to choose – to pick one thing from many
to invite – to ask someone to come
to be affected by a topic – to feel or care about a subject
to include – to have someone or something as part of a group
an employee – a person who works for a company
useful information – facts or details that help you
to make decisions – to choose what to do
a balanced group – a group with different people and ideas
a point of view – someone’s opinion
to be effective – to work well and get results
to share an experience – to tell others what happened to you
to feel included – to feel part of a group
to feel respected – to feel people treat you well
to avoid – to stay away from something
to be related to a topic – to connect to a subject
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3. Choose an Appropriate Time and Venue
Convenient Timing: Choose a time that does not disturb hotel work and is easy for most people to attend.
Comfortable Venue: Find a quiet and comfortable place in the hotel where everyone can sit and listen well.
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When planning a staff meeting, it is very important to choose a good time and a good place. The meeting should not disturb hotel work or guest service. Try to pick a time when most staff can join easily. For example, avoid very busy hours or shifts when many people are working with guests.
The venue must be comfortable and quiet. Choose a room where everyone can sit and see each other. There should be enough space for all participants. The room should also be free from noise so people can listen and speak easily.
It is helpful to check the room before the meeting. Make sure chairs, tables, and any equipment like a projector or whiteboard are ready. A good time and a good place help staff focus, speak freely, and make the meeting useful for everyone.
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to disturb – to bother or interrupt someone
to pick a time – to choose when something happens
to join easily – to take part without problems
to avoid busy hours – to stay away from times when many people are active
a venue (meeting) – the place where a meeting happens
a participant – a person who takes part in something
free from noise – quiet, no loud sounds
to make sure – to check that something is correct or ready
equipment – tools or things you need for an activity
to focus – to pay full attention
to speak freely – to say what you think without fear
to make a meeting useful – to do things in a meeting that help reach goals
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4. Prepare and Distribute Materials
Pre-Meeting Materials: Send the agenda and any information before the meeting so people can prepare.
Visual Aids: Make slides, charts, or pictures that help people understand the discussion better.
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Before a meeting, it is important to prepare and share materials so everyone is ready. First, make a clear agenda. The agenda shows the topics to talk about and the time for each topic. Send the agenda and any important information to all participants before the meeting. This helps staff know what to expect and think about ideas in advance.
Next, prepare visual aids. Visual aids can be slides, charts, or pictures. They help people understand the discussion more easily. Use simple words, clear charts, and easy-to-read slides. Make sure all materials are organized and ready before the meeting starts.
Sharing materials early and using visual aids makes the meeting better, faster, and easier to follow. Staff can prepare, follow the discussion, and give good ideas. It helps the meeting reach its goals successfully.
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to share something – to give or tell something to others
a clear agenda – a simple plan of things to do
a topic – the subject you talk about
to expect – to think something will happen
in advance – before something happens
a visual aid – a picture, chart, or object that helps explain something
slides – pictures or text on a computer screen for a presentation
charts – drawings that show information or numbers
to share materials – to give documents or tools to others
to reach a goal – to finish or complete something you want
to be successful – to do something well and get good results
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5. Facilitate Effective Communication
Opening Remarks: Start the meeting with a short welcome and explain what the meeting is about.
Active Participation: Let everyone share their ideas and opinions.
Focused Discussion: Talk only about the topics on the agenda and manage the time well.
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Good communication is very important in a meeting. First, start the meeting with opening remarks. Give a short welcome to everyone and explain clearly what the meeting is about. This helps all participants understand the purpose and feel ready to join.
Next, encourage active participation. Ask everyone to share their ideas and opinions. Everyone’s voice is important, and good ideas can come from any staff member. Listen carefully to what others say and respect their opinions. This makes the meeting friendly and open.
Finally, keep a focused discussion. Talk only about the topics on the agenda. Do not go off-topic. Manage the time well so every item gets attention. Make sure no one talks too long and everyone has a chance to speak.
By opening well, letting everyone participate, and staying focused, a meeting becomes clear, effective, and useful for all staff.
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communication – talking or sharing information with others
opening remarks – the first words at the start of a meeting or talk
a purpose – the reason for doing something
to feel ready to join – to feel prepared to take part
to encourage participation – to help people join and take part
to share an opinion – to say what you think
to respect opinions – to listen and be polite about what others think
a focused discussion – a talk where people stay on the topic
off-topic – not about the main subject
to manage the time well – to use time in a good way
an item gets attention – people focus on one thing
to be effective – to work well and get good results
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6. Address Key Topics
Operational Efficiency: Talk about how to make daily work faster and easier.
Guest Experience: Discuss how to make guests happier and fix any repeating guest problems.
Training and Development: Find out what kind of training staff need to do their jobs better.
Policy Updates: Explain any new rules or changes to old ones clearly.
Feedback Mechanism: Give time for staff to share what they think about work and how to make it better.
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In a staff meeting, it is important to talk about the main topics to help the hotel and staff work better.
Operational Efficiency: Discuss how to make daily work faster and easier. Look for ways to save time and reduce mistakes.
Guest Experience: Talk about how to make guests happier. Solve any problems that happen often. Share ideas to give better service.
Training and Development: Find out what training staff need. Help staff learn new skills so they can do their jobs well.
Policy Updates: Explain any new rules or changes to old rules clearly. Make sure everyone understands and follows them.
Feedback Mechanism: Give time for staff to share their thoughts and ideas. Listen to their suggestions to improve work and guest service.
By discussing these points, the meeting helps the team work better and improve guest satisfaction.
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the main topics – the most important subjects
operational efficiency – doing work in a good and fast way
to save time – to use less time
to reduce mistakes – to make fewer errors
guest experience – how guests feel and enjoy their stay
to solve problems – to find an answer to a difficulty
to share ideas – to tell others your thoughts
training and development – learning new things to get better at work
new skills – new abilities or things you can do
policy updates – new rules or changes in rules
to explain – to tell someone how something works
clearly – in a way that is easy to understand
to follow rules – to do what the rules say
feedback mechanism – a way to give or get opinions about work
to share thoughts – to say what you think
to listen to suggestions – to hear and think about advice or ideas
to improve work – to make work better
guest satisfaction – how happy guests are
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7. Action Items and Follow-Up
Assign Responsibilities: Say clearly who will do each task and when it must be finished.
Meeting Minutes: Write down what was discussed in the meeting and send it to everyone soon after.
Follow-Up: Plan another meeting to check progress and talk about any new problems.
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After a meeting, it is very important to know what to do next. Assign Responsibilities clearly. This means saying exactly who will do each task and when it should be finished. Every staff member should know their job and deadline.
Meeting Minutes are also important. Write down what was discussed in the meeting. Include decisions, tasks, and important points. After the meeting, send the notes to everyone so all staff know what happened. This helps people remember their responsibilities and stay informed.
Follow-Up is the next step. Plan another meeting to check progress on the tasks. Talk about what is finished and what is still needed. Also, discuss new problems or challenges. Follow-up meetings help staff stay organized, improve work, and make sure that tasks are completed on time.
Good action items and follow-up make meetings effective and useful for everyone.
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to assign responsibilities – to give jobs to people
a deadline – the day or time something must be finished
meeting minutes – notes about what happened in a meeting
a decision – a choice made after thinking
a task – a job or piece of work to do
to stay informed – to know what is happening
a follow-up – an action after a meeting or event to check progress
to check progress – to see how work is going
a challenge – a difficult job or problem
to improve work – to make work better
to complete on time – to finish by the deadline
an action item – a specific task to do after a meeting
an effective meeting – a meeting that works well and achieves its goals
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8. Evaluate the Meeting
Feedback Collection: Ask people what they think about the meeting and how to make it better next time.
Continuous Improvement: Use this feedback to make future meetings more useful and better organized.
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After a meeting, it is important to see how well it worked. First, ask all participants for feedback. Ask them what they liked, what was clear, and what was not clear. Also, ask for ideas on how to make the meeting better next time. Listening to staff opinions helps everyone improve together.
Use this feedback for continuous improvement. Make changes to the agenda, topics, or how the meeting is organized. This makes future meetings more useful, faster, and more interesting for everyone.
Finally, plan a follow-up meeting. In this meeting, check the progress of the tasks or action items from the first meeting. Talk about any new problems or challenges. Make sure everyone knows their responsibilities and deadlines.
Evaluating and following up helps the team work better, communicate clearly, and make guests happy.
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a feedback – information about how someone did a job or task
an opinion – what someone thinks or believes
to improve together – to get better as a group
continuous improvement – always making work better
a follow-up meeting – a meeting after the first one to check progress
to check the progress – to see how work is going
an action item – a task to do after a meeting
to evaluate – to look at something and decide how good it is
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9. Encourage a Positive Atmosphere
Positive Tone: Be friendly and respectful during the meeting.
Recognition: Say thank you to staff for their good work and effort.
Engagement: Make the meeting interesting and active so everyone feels part of it.
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In a staff meeting, it is very important to have a positive atmosphere. This means everyone feels happy, respected, and included.
First, keep a friendly and respectful tone. Speak politely and listen carefully to everyone. Avoid negative words or blaming people. Smile and show that you value your team.
Second, give recognition. Thank staff for their good work and effort. Notice when someone does something well. Saying “well done” or “thank you” makes people feel proud and motivated. Recognition helps staff work better and enjoy their jobs.
Third, encourage engagement. Make the meeting active and interesting. Ask questions and let everyone share ideas. Use simple tools like charts, slides, or examples. Give small tasks or discussions so everyone can take part.
A positive atmosphere helps staff feel valued, improves teamwork, and makes meetings more effective. Happy staff also give better service to guests.
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a positive atmosphere – a happy and friendly environment
to feel respected – to feel people treat you well
to feel included – to feel part of a group
a respectful tone – speaking politely to others
to avoid negative words – not using rude or bad words
to blame people – to say someone is at fault
to value a team – to think a team is important
to give recognition – to say someone did a good job
an effort – trying hard to do something
to feel motivated – to feel ready and willing to work
to encourage engagement – to help people join and take part
to share ideas – to tell others your thoughts
tools (charts, slides) – things that help show information
to take part – to join in an activity
to improve teamwork – to make working together better
an effective meeting – a meeting that works well and achieves goals
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By following these steps, your meeting with hotel staff will be clear, organized, and help improve both daily work and guest service.
When you begin in hospitality, start with entry-level jobs. These are jobs like receptionist, waiter, housekeeping, or front desk assistant. These positions help you learn the basics of working with guests, cleaning rooms, taking orders, and welcoming people. You also learn how a hotel or restaurant works every day. These jobs may seem small, but they are very important. They give you experience and teach you how to work in a team. By learning these basic tasks carefully, you are ready for bigger responsibilities in the future. Managers notice employees who know the basics and work well.
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Key points – the most important ideas or facts.
An entry-level job – a first job for someone new, with simple tasks.
To learn basics – to study or practice simple and important things first.
A job that may seem small – a job that looks easy or not important.
To give experience – to help someone get skills and knowledge from doing a job.
A basic task – a simple job or work to do.
To be ready for bigger responsibilities – to learn and practice so you can do harder or more important work later.
2. Gain experience and develop key skills
Experience is very important in hospitality. When you work every day, you learn new skills. These skills include helping guests, speaking politely, solving problems, and working with a team. You also learn how to be patient, friendly, and professional. The more experience you have, the faster you can grow in your career. Practice every task carefully and always do your best. Ask questions when you do not understand. By gaining experience and learning key skills, you become a better worker. This helps you get promotions and new opportunities in the hotel or restaurant.
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To gain experience – to learn by doing something.
To develop key skills – to get better at important abilities.
To speak politely – to talk in a kind and respectful way.
To be patient – to wait calmly and not get angry.
An experience – something that happens to you and you learn from it.
To grow in one’s career – to get better jobs and more responsibility at work.
To practice a task – to do a job or activity again and again to get better.
To get a promotion – to get a better or higher job at work.
A new opportunity – a chance to do something new or good.
3. Advance to supervisor → manager → director → top positions
After gaining experience, you can move up in your career. First, you may become a supervisor and guide a small team. Then you can become a manager and look after a department. Later, you can become a director, responsible for bigger parts of the hotel. The top positions, like General Manager or Regional Manager, need experience, skills, and leadership. Always work hard, learn new things, and be professional. Promotion takes time, but step by step, you can reach the top. Show dedication and interest in every task. Moving up is possible if you are patient, skilled, and polite.
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To advance (in a job) – to get a better job or more responsibility.
To gain experience – to learn by doing work or tasks.
To guide a team – to help a group of people do their work.
To look after a department – to take care of one part of a company.
To be responsible for something – to take care of a task or job.
To show dedication – to work hard and care about your job.
To move up (career) – to get a better position at work.
To be patient – to wait calmly and not get angry.
To be skilled – to be good at something.
To be polite – to speak and behave in a kind and respectful way.
4. Keep learning, build soft skills, and show dedication
In hospitality, learning never stops. Keep studying new things like languages, technology, or guest services. Soft skills are very important too. Soft skills are how you speak, listen, lead, and solve problems. Being friendly, patient, and helpful shows your dedication. When managers see your hard work and skills, they trust you more. Always try to improve yourself and support your team. Dedication means you care about your job and guests. By learning, building soft skills, and showing dedication, you grow faster in your career and give better experiences to every guest.
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To build soft skills – to practice skills like talking, listening, and working with others.
To show dedication – to work hard and care about your job.
To trust somebody – to believe someone is honest and will do the right thing.
To improve oneself – to get better at skills or work.
To support a team – to help a group of people with their work.
Dedication – working hard and caring about your job.
To care about something – to think it is important and give attention to it.
To give experiences to guests – to help visitors see, do, or enjoy something.
5. Hospitality is about passion, professionalism, and people skills
Hospitality is more than a job — it is about loving what you do. Passion means you enjoy helping people and making them happy. Professionalism means you are polite, responsible, and reliable. People skills are very important: you must speak kindly, listen carefully, and understand guests. Guests notice when you care. Passion, professionalism, and people skills make you a good worker. They help you succeed and make guests return. When you combine these qualities with knowledge and experience, you can grow in your career and become a respected hospitality professional.
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Passion – a strong feeling for something you like or enjoy.
People skills – the ability to talk and work well with others.
To enjoy helping people – to like giving help to others.
To be responsible – to take care of tasks and do them well.
To be reliable – people can trust you to do your work.
To care about something – to think it is important and give attention to it.
To succeed – to reach a goal or do something well.
To make guests return – to give a good experience so visitors come back.
To combine qualities, knowledge, experience – to use your skills, learning, and past work together.
To be respected – people admire you because you are good and honest.
