Unit 1, A Hard Day's work
Is this correct: "Can you borrow me your fishing rod?"
If I like helping the neighbors cut grass, what kind of business can I have?
A lawn-mowing business
What is this personality trait?
"I hate changing my mind! If I want something, I'm not going to give up until I get it."
Stubborn
(or, positively, determined)
In what ways can glass break?
Crack, scratch, smash
If I like wild animals, what volunteering programs can I go to?
The wildlife sanctuary, the marine conservation project
Finish the sentence: If no one chopped wood,
we can't make a fire / we wouldn't be able to heat the farm.
What are the three kinds of pet care businesses?
Dog walking, pet sitting, pet grooming
Change this specific sentence to a vague one:
I can't find my pens in the classroom.
I can't find my pens anywhere.
or,
I can't find my things anywhere.
What can crash?
A car, a bike, an airplane, a train...
What does "In any case" do in this sentence:
"An archeological dig sounds interesting. In any case, I think you should choose what you like best."
a) Introduce a contrasting idea
b) Say they'd like to do something different
c) Compare two options
d) Try to change the subject
a) Introduce a contrasting idea
b) Say they'd like to do something different
c) Compare two options
d) Try to change the subject
Make a deal using "unless"
ie. I won't...unless...
I won't pick the apples unless you plant seeds for me.
What are antiques and where can you buy them?
Very old things from the past. You can buy them in antique shops or garage sales.
You're in the restaurant with a friend. Order some food using "-ever"
I'll get whatever you're having. / Whatever they have is fine.
What are 2 words to describe a less serious accident?
What are 2 words to describe a more serious accident?
slightly, barely, hardly
completely, totally, seriously
Use "by far" to compare the wildlife sanctuary and the music programme.
"The wildlife sanctuary is by far more dangerous than the music programme."
"The music programme is by far more interesting than the wildlife sanctuary."
Your little sister is constantly playing music very loudly. You can't concentrate on your homework. What can you say to her?
"I wish..."
The slogan for McDonalds is "im lovin it".
What can be a slogan for my business, Speedy Deliveries?
ie. Get it fast! / Easy and quick! / Enjoy sooner.
Predict the future for someone who is confident but careless. (This week, you will...)
This week, you will succeed in whatever challenge you take on. However, you may lose some things if you are too careless. Pay more attention to what you are doing.
What happened first?
"After I walked home, I ate dinner while I did my homework. Before walking home, I played basketball at school."
Walking home.
Express a past regret using "I should have..."
I should have studied for this exam. etc.
Oh no! The cowsheds are so dirty that some cows got sick! Express your regret using "should have" and "wish...had"
I should have cleaned the cowsheds.
I wish I had cleaned the cowsheds.
Describe someone who is reliable and efficient.
What are some milestones you would like to achieve, and when would you like to achieve them?
(By...I will have...)
ie. By 18, I will have graduated high school. By 22, I will have gotten my first degree. By 23, I will have gotten a job and bought my first car. By 27 I will have gotten married. By 65 I will have retired.
You broke your friend's phone. Give a good and a bad apology.
Bad: It wasn't really my fault because your phone shouldn't have been on the highest table. Besides, I barely scratched it.
Use disagreeing language to argue this point:
"The archaeological dig is the most interesting volunteer program."
"I don't agree with you at all. Working with real animals at the wildlife sanctuary is a lot more interesting than looking at bones."