Units 9-10
What was life like before computers and cell phones?
Example: People used to interact more because they didn’t have cell phones and weren't on the internet all the time.
Who wrote Harry Potter? (answer in the passive)
How was the last movie you saw?
Example: It was boring and the special effects weren’t interesting.
What would you do if you won a million U.S. dollars?
Example: If I won a million U.S. dollars, I would travel around the world.
I love traveling. (Give a short response.)
So do I. / I don't.
What is a problem these days?
Example: These days COVID-19 is a serious problem that is effecting the whole world.
What is usually eaten for breakfast in Costa Rica?
Gallo pinto is usually eaten for breakfast in Costa Rica.
How do you feel about Guayabo National Monument?
Example: I am impressed and fascinated.
What would happen if you ate more healthy?
I’m not good at basketball. (Give a short response.)
Neither am I. / Really? I am.
How will life be different in the next few years?
Example: In a few years, movie theaters might not exist.
What were you doing when you fell asleep?
Example: I was watching a movie when I fell asleep.
Tell me about Adam Sandler.
Example: He's an actor who stars in a lot of funny movies.
I watched a car hit another car and drive away. What should I have done?
Example: You should have called the police.
Why do you want to be a journalist?
Example: Because I'm good at writing.
What will happen if you get a high-paying job?
Example: If I get a high-paying job, I will buy a new car.
What have you been doing lately?
Example: I’ve (I have) been working from home for the last three months. (recently/lately)
What does this gesture mean? (Teacher will make a gesture)
It might mean you're embarrassed.
What did your mom tell you?
Example: She told me not to stay out late.
What has someone requested you do or not do recently?
Example: My husband asked me to go to the grocery store to buy cheese.
I won’t be able to stay awake in class.
What's the First Conditional question?
What will happen if you don’t get enough sleep?
No, I haven’t been saving money. I’ve been spending it!
What's the question?
Have you been saving money?
No. You can't camp here.
What's the question? Is the answer a permission, obligation, or prohibition?
Can we camp here?
Prohibition
Why can’t they go to the party? (reported speech)
Example: They said (or told me) they would be out of town. / They said they were too tired.
Example: My friend Sarah told me she was going to order a pizza for dinner.