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E n g l i s h On - L i n e

Techer:

Dra. Mg. Sc. María Lorena Muñoz Vallejo

Loja - Ecuador

2014

W o r k Shop OneUn i t 3( L 1 )

Unit 3

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C o n t e n t s

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1. Possessive ‘s and of……………………………….…………………………………………………………….… 3

2. The Present Continuous Tense …………….…………………………………………….……. 5

Affirmative Statements ………….………………………………………………………………………………….. 6

Negative Statements ………….…………………………………………………………………………………….... 7

Questions ………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8

3. Writing a Vacations Web Page……………………………………………………………….. 9

4. Present Simple vs Present Continuous……………………………………………... 9

5. Review ……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10

6. Picture Vocabulary…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12

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1. Possessive ‘s and of

Who’s who?

farmer

homemaker

Director of a Company homemaker

vet doctor lawyer dentist

teacher

student

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a. We usually use ‘s with people.

Possessive’s and of

Examples Definition Mary Simpson’s a grandmother. In this example, ‘s means is. Ben’s sister is Vicky. In this example, ‘s is a possessive.

b. We usually use of with things and places. Grandpa is the director of a Software company. My uncle John is the owner of a luxury car.

Mark P (possessive’s) or I (is).

a. Andrew’s grandson is Ben P f. Helen’s daughter is Becky P

b. Paul Brown is single I g. Roberth is a grandpa I

c. Jenny’s a lawyer I h. Dad is a dentist I

d. Jenny’s nephew is James P i. Jame’s sister is Becky P

e. Ben’s uncle is John P j. Grandma is a homemaker I

Answer questions about Ben’s family tree.

a. Who’s Nick? He is Ben’s dad.

What does he do? He is a dentist.

b. Who’s Helen? She is Ben’s aunt.

What does she do? She is a vet.

c. Who’s Becky? She is Ben’s cousin.

What does she do? She’s a student.

d. Who are Mary and Pat? They’re Ben’s grandmothers.

What do they do? They’re homemakers.

e. Who’s Jenny? Jenny is Ben’s mother.

What does she do? She’s a lawyer.

Note: Review Jobs Vocabulary at the end of this Unit. (Revise vocabularios al final de la unidad).

Task 1: Listen and practice: (Visite la página web indicada a continuaciòn y practique las diferentes destrezas: Reading, writing, listening and speaking)

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2. The Present Continuous Tense:

Reading:

Shopping for Gifts

Salesperson: Good morning. May I help you? Are you looking for something special?

Gloria: Yes, I’m looking for a birthday present for my friend.

Mike: I’m shopping for a birthday gift too.

Salesperson: Does she like perfume?

Gloria: Yes, but I’m thinking about clothing.

Mike: How about a sweater and a scarf?

Salesperson: Sweater and scarf sets are very popular this season. And we’re having a sale

on them right now.

Gloria: Great! Which color do you like?

Mike: Hmmmmm. I’m not sure. I’m deciding between the read and the blue.

Gloria: Well, pick one so we can go. We still need to bake the birthday cake!

Check Your Understanding.

1. Are Gloria and Mike buying something special? Yes, they are.

2. What kind of gift is Gloria thinking about? She’s thinking about clothing.

3. What is Mike’s idea? He’s thinking about a sweater and a scarf.

4. What else are Gloria and Mike doing for their

Friend’s birthday? They’re going to bake the birthday cake.

5. What color does Mike like? He’s deciding between read and the blue.

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A. Affirmative Statements

Subject + be + verb + ing

Long Form Contraction Notes

I am looking. I’m looking. The present continuous tense talks about actions happening now or around now. Common time expressions with this tense are now, right now, this moment.

You are looking. You’re looking.

He She is looking. It

He’s She’s looking. It’s

We You are looking They

We’re You’re looking. They’re

Examples: Use the present continuous to complete these sentences. Use the picture below and the

verbs in parentheses for help.

1. Mike is buying (buying) gifts.

2. The little boys are playing (playing).

3. The little girl and her mother are taking (taking) a walk.

4. They are looking (looking) at toys.

5. The woman is going (going) home.

6. The teenage boy is listening (listening) to music.

7. The old man is reading (reading) the newspaper.

8. The teenage girls are shopping (shopping) for new clothes.

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Spelling Rules with -ing.

Ending -Ing Spelling Consonant and -e Drive Make Use write

Drop the -e and add –ing. Driving Making Using writing

One vowel and one consonant (one-syllable words) Get Shop Sit run

Double the final consonant and add –ing. Getting Shopping Sitting running

Other endings Buy Fix work Pay Rest Snow study

Add ing Buying Fixing Working Paying Resting Snowing studying

B. Negative Statements

Subject + be + not + verb + ing

Long Form Contraction

I am not buying. I’m not buying.

You are not buying. You’re not buying. You aren’t working.

He She is buying. It

He’s She’s not buying. It’s

He She isn’t buying. It

We You are buying They

We’re You’re not buying. They’re

We You aren’t buying. They

Examples: Make negative sentences from these cues. Use the contractions they’re. Use now or

right now or now.

Not look for a present They’re not looking for a present right now. Not shop online He’s not shopping on line right now. Not use the internet She’s not using the internet now. Not eat in restaurants We’re not eating in restaurants now. Not go to the mall I’m not going to the mall.

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C. Yes/No Questions and Short Answers

Be + subject + verb + ing

Questions

Possible Answers

Affirmative Negative

Are you playing the guitar? Yes, I am No, I’m not.

he Is She playing the guitar?

It

Yes, he is Yes, she is Yes, it is

No, he isn’t / he’s not No, she isn’t/ she’s not No, it isn’t / it’s not

We Are You playing the guitar?

They

Yes, we are Yes, you are Yes, they are

No, we aren’t / we’re not No, you aren’t / you’re not No, they aren’t / they’re not

Examples:

Is the woman carrying packages? Yes, she’s / No, she isn’t Are the boys riding bicycles? Yes, they’re / No, they aren’t Are we studying English? Yes, you’re / No, you aren’t Are you speaking French right now? Yes, I’m / No, I’m not Is the cat eating? Yes, it’s / No, it isn’t.

D. Information Questions with What.

What + be + subject + verb + ing

Statement Information Question She’s buying a new sweater. They are playing with the toys. The dog is drinking water. Ricardo is reading a book.

What is she buying? What are they doing? What is it doing? What is he reading?

Examples: What are these people doing?

A: What is the little boy doing? B: He’s playing.

A: What’s the old man doing? B: He’s writing a postcard.

A: What are the women doing? B: They’re resting on the bench.

A: What’s the boy doing? B: He’s listening to music.

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Writing: A vacation web page

http://my vacation. ccm. html

My vacation!

This is a picture of my family and me in Miami, U.S.A. We’re on the beach. My wife, Mary, is wearing a yellow swimming suit and a cream hat. My daughter, Alisa, is wearing a pink swimming suit. They’re walking on the sand. My son, David, is sitting on my shoulders. He’s wearing black shorts. He’s really happy. I’m wearing a white and gray shirt and blue shorts. It’s sunny and the ocean is great. We’re spending a week in this beautiful place. We’re resting a lot.

Steven Willians

Present continuous vs present simple

Read the examples:

He’s wearing a white shirt. He’s sitting in the café. (present continuous)

The present continuous describes actions that are happening now

He has fair hair. He lives in London. (present simple)

The present simple describes actions that are usually true.

Identify the statements, writing PS (present simple) and PC (present continuous). 1. She speaks English very well. PS 2. They’re working hard in this project right now. PC 3. It moves slowly. PS 4. I’m surfing on the net now. PC 5. They usually get up at 6:00 o’clock in the morning. PS 6. He goes to school every day. PS 7. We’re swimming in the pool this moment. PC 8. Lourdes teaches Math at Elementary School. PS

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Instituto de Idiomas Unit 3

Review Unit 3

1. Look at the family tree and review the sentences.

3999 John Abby

Sarah Matt Laura Steve

Rose Mark Stan Joan

a. Abby is Stan’s grandmother e. Laura is Mark’s aunt. b. Joan is Steve’s daughter f. Matt is Joh n and Ab by’s son c. Jhon is Stan’s grandfather. g. Matt is Joan’s uncle. d. Stan is Lau ra an d St eve’s son. h. Sarah is Stan’s aunt.

2. Unscramble the questions.

a. what / he / doing / is ? What is he doing?

b. does/she/what/like/look? What does she look like?

c. they/what/wearing/are? What are they wearing?

d. she/short/is? Is she short?

e. is/taking/she/photos? Is she taking photos?

3. Write the –ing forms of these verbs.

a. Sit sitting h. run running

b. Shop shopping i. pay paying

c. Study studying j. take taking

d. Buy buying k. eat eating

e. Rest resting l sleep sleeping

f. Make making m. get getting

g. Use using n. drive driving

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4. Use the present continuous tense to complete these sentences.

a. Donna is buying (buy) a present.

b. She is writing (write) a check. She is using a pen.

c. Peter is drawing (draw) a picture, and he is cutting (cut) some paper.

d. Mary is looking (look) out the window.

e. She is riding (ride) a bicycle. Her dog is running after the bicycle.

f. They are sitting (sit) on the sofa. They ar watching (watch) TV.

5. Look at the picture and review statements, questions and answers.

Where are the people?

They’re in the park.

Are the man and woman running?

No, they aren’t

What are the women doing?

They’re sleeping on the grass.

Is the man looking at the tree?

Yes, he’s

a. The weather is nice today. (Present Simple)

b. The boy is looking at the tree now. (Present Continuous)

c. The man and woman are talking . (Present Continuous)

d. It’s a beautiful and big park. (Present Simple)

e. The trees have a lot of leaves. (Present Simple)

f. They are standing on the grass. (Present Continuous)

g. These people love the nature. (Present Simple)

Task 2: Listen and practice: (Visite la página web indicada a continuaciòn y practique pronunciación y desarrolle la destreza de

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Instituto de Idiomas Unit 3

17. cook 18. delivery person 19. dental assistant 20. Dentist 21. dockworker

22. Doctor 23. Engineer 24. firefighter

Picture vocabulary.

Clothing

1. three-piece suit 2. Suit 3. Dress 4. Shirt 5. Jeans 6. sports coat

7. Turtleneck 8. slacks/ pants 9. Blouse 10. Skirt 11. pullover sweater

12. T-shirt 13. Shorts 14. Sweatshirt 15. sweatpants

Jobs

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Jobs

41. musician 42. Nurse 43. Painter 44. police officer 45. postal worker

46. Printer 47. Receptionist 48. repair person

57. student 58. teacher/ instructor 59. Telemarketer 60. travel agent

61. truck driver

62. Veterinarian

63. Welder

64. writer/ author