Unit 08. English Speaking Countries. Lesson 3. A Closer Look 2

Sunday, February 10, 2019
WARM-UP:
Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.
1. Both French and English are ____________ languages in Canada. OFFICE
2. Scotland is a ____________ land and this is noted for its rich and interesting history. LEGEND
3. We`ll take the early __________ from Sydney to Wellington. FLY
4. Niagara Falls, on the border of the USA and Canada, is one of the most __________ scenery in the world. SPECTACLE
5. There are many tourist ____________ in London such as British Museum, London Eye and Tower of London. ATTRACT
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UNIT 8
LESSON 3: A CLOSER LOOK 2
GRAMMAR
Present tenses: review
1. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs (present simple, present continuous or present perfect).
1. The famous Sydney Opera House ____________ as an arts centre since 1973. (serve)
2. There are about 750 million English speakers in the world, and this number _____________ fast. (increase)
3. The Statue of Liberty in New York is a monument which __________ freedom. (symbolise)
serves
is increasing
symbolises
4. England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland together _________ the United Kingdom. (form)
5. America _____________________ Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November since 1864. (celebrate)
6. New Zealand ________ divided into the North Island and the South Island. (be)
form
has celebrated
is
2. Four of the underlined verbs in the passage are incorrect in tense. Find and correct them.
2. Four of the underlined verbs in the passage are incorrect in tense. Find and correct them.
California (1) is home to the most iconic theme park in the world – Disneyland. Over 670 million people (2) visit it since it opened in 1955, and the number (3) increases fast. Different kinds of entertainment (4) are provided throughout the park. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, the most popular event, (5) has celebrated music from famous Disney films. In the parade, well-known Disney characters (6) march along the street, either on floats or on foot. They (7) are dancing along with the music, greet visitors, talk with children and pose for photos. Everybody (8) is welcome to join in the fun.
California (1) is home to the most iconic theme park in the world – Disneyland. Over 670 million people (2) have visited it since it opened in 1955, and the number (3) is increasing fast. Different kinds of entertainment (4) are provided throughout the park. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, the most popular event, (5) celebrates music from famous Disney films. In the parade, well-known Disney characters (6) march along the street, either on floats or on foot. They (7) dance along with the music, greet visitors, talk with children and pose for photos. Everybody (8) is welcome to join in the fun.
The four incorrect verbs are numbers __, __, __, and __.
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GRAMMAR
Present simple for the future
3.a. Read the schedule and underline the verbs in the sentences describing the activities.


1. The debating Competition takes place in the Main Hall on April 3rd.
2. The bus for the excursion to the chocolate factory leaves at 8.00 a.m on April 14th.
takes
leaves
3.b. Work in groups. Discuss the questions.


1. What time do the sentences refer to: the present or the future?
The future
2. What tense are the verbs in the sentences?
The present simple


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- The debating Competition takes place in the Main Hall on April 3rd.
- The bus for the excursion to the chocolate factory leaves at 8.00 a.m on April 14th.
4. Use the verbs in the box in their correct forms to complete the sentences describing other activities in 3.a.

1. The Public Speaking session _______ at 11.15 and _______ at 12.45 in Room 6, Felix Building.
2. The Sports Festival ___________ in the sports centre on April 18th. It is a day to promote children’s participation in sports.
3. The Association of School Newspapers _______ the opening of their Journalism Club on April 26th, in the school library.
4. The school library ________ the Photo Exhibition.
5. The Photo Exhibition _______ two days, from the 28th to the 29th of April.
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start
take place
hold
finish
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lasts
starts
takes place
holds
finishes
hosts
5. Make notes of some activities your school has planned for next week. Write five sentences about the activities, using the simple present with a future meaning.
1. People throw rubbish in the street. The street doesn’t look attractive.
→ If people didn’t throw rubbish in the street, it would look attractive.
Thursday: The school hosts an opening of photographing club at the main hall.
Monday: We has the English speaking Contest at the main hall.
Tuesday: The school celebrates drawing activities about sea and islands at the library.
Wednesday: The school holds an exhibition of good drawings at the main hall.
Friday: The school has a sport activity to celebrate the sea and island festival.
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HOMEWORK
- Review the grammar points: Present simple & Present simple for the future.
- Do exercises B 4, 5, 6 in workbook (page 13)
- Prepare for Unit 8: Communication
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