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Beginner: Food – Modals of Permission and Request

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Emma, you are right! The food here is really good.
I am glad you like it here. We can eat here again on Sam’s birthday.

Sure. I would love to dine here again. Anyway, could you please pass the salt?
Here you go. Your food looks nice. May I have a taste?

Yes, you may. Here, take some. It’s a fish chowder. If I remember correctly, your mom loves anything that is fish, right?
Yes, she does since she does not like to eat meat. I will order this dish and a smoked salmon later for takeout. My mom is going to love it.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Can you tell me when they will eat at the restaurant again?
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2. Can you tell me what Ron asked Alice to pass?
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3. Could you tell me what food does Alice’s mother loves?
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4. Could you tell me if Alice likes beef and pork?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Make a sentence on what the character should say based on the given situation.

ANSWER

1. How should the waitress ask for their orders?
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2. How should Bella ask for a bowl of salad?
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3. How should Lucas ask for a glass of wine?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. May I know your favorite food?
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2. Can you tell me how to cook your favorite food?
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3. Could you tell me something about the most delicious food you’ve ever eaten?
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4. Can you tell me something about your favorite restaurant?
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5. May I know the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
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Beginner: Going Abroad – Modals of Necessity

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

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Hi Emma. Have you been to other countries?
Yes, I sometimes spend my vacation with my family abroad. Why?

That is nice. I will go to the Philippines as an exchange student this September. Can you give me some tips when going abroad?
Sure! You must have your passport, visa, airplane ticket, and other important documents with you. You should check them days or hours before taking your flight.

I’ll take note of that. Anyway, when going to other countries, should I study and use their local language?
Most people speak English in The Philippines, but if you really want to communicate better, you must study common expressions in their local language. Good luck!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What will Ron do in September?
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2. What things must Ron have before taking his flight?
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3. How does Emma spend her vacation with her family?
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4. Has Ron gone to other countries before?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer each question in a complete sentence.

ANSWER

1. What must Annie have before taking the flight?
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2. What must James have before taking the flight?
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3. What should Ellen have before taking the flight?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. What things should you bring when you go to a far place?
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2. What should you do if you forgot something important?
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3. What should you know before going to other countries?
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4. When you go abroad, should you learn the local language or just communicate in English?
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5. What must you do if you got lost while travelling?
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Beginner: Emotions – Synonymous Adjectives

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hi, Emma. How was the exam?
It was fine. I’m glad I passed. Why do you look sad?

Do you mean you’re happy? That’s great! I feel miserable because I failed. I’m afraid to tell my parents.
You don’t have to be scared. Just explain it to them.
Emma

Okay, I will. Thank you, Emma.
You’re welcome. I hope you’ll feel better soon.Emma

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. How does Emma feel?
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2. Why does Ron feel miserable?
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3. Does Ron feel happy to tell his parents about his exam?
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4. Do you think Emma studied for the exam?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. In a sentence, use the correct word from the parentheses that describes what each character feels.

ANSWER

1. How does Lily feel? (shocked/mad)
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2. How does Jack feel? (glad/afraid)
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3. How does Dan feel? (lonely/angry)
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. What makes you feel lonely (sad)?
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2. What event amazed (surprised) you the most?
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3. What are you afraid (scared) of?
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4. What do you usually do to make people glad (happy)?
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5. When was the last time you got mad (angry)?
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Beginner: Skills and Talents – Modals of Ability

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

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Good morning, Emma. I heard that you’re going to join the dance club. What kind of dance can you do?
I can dance hip hop and ballet. Do you want to join the dance club with me?

I could dance hip hop well before, but I’m not that good at it like you or any of our friends now.
It’s okay. What club are you planning to join?
Emma

I’m planning to join the music club since I can play the guitar, drums, and piano. I can also sing.
Wow. You have amazing musical talents. Good luck!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What kinds of dance can Emma do?
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2. What musical instruments can Ron play?
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3. Can Ron sing?
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4. Can Ron dance ballet?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Tell me what each character can do in a complete sentence.

ANSWER

1. What can Lisa do?
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2. What can Alex do?
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3. What can Dave do?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. How many languages can you speak?
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2. Can you sing or play musical instruments?
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3. What are the things that you can do very well?
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4. What are the things you wish you could do?
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5. If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
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Beginner: Time and Events – Prepositions of Time

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hi, Emma. It is nice to see you again. By the way, I am inviting you to come to my birthday party on February 6.
Let’s see. What day is it?

It is on Saturday. Are you free on that day?
I am free on Saturday. What time is the start of your party? I need to tell my parents so that they would know as well.
Emma

The party starts at 5:00 pm at my house. Don’t worry, I will tell my mom to message your parents a day before my birthday party.
Okay, thank you. See you at your birthday party, Ron!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

講師が会話文について質問するので答えてみましょう。

ANSWER

1. When is Ron’s birthday party?
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2. What time is Ron’s birthday party?
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3. What time will Emma go to Ron’s birthday party?
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4. Will Emma stay at home all weekend?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. What time is Andy’s meeting with Mr. Robins?
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2. When is Jane’s birthday?
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3. What month is Jane’s birthday?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. At what time do you usually leave for and get home from work/school?
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2. Have you ever been late?
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3. Do you plan your schedule ahead of time?
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4. Have ever missed an important event? What is it about?
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5. What is your favorite event? When is it?
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Beginner: Routine – Adverbs of Frequency

GRAMMAR REVIEW

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.

READ

1. I always take a bath. 私はいつもお風呂に入ります。 2. She usually brushes her teeth after meals. 彼女は普通、食後に歯を磨きます。 3. He often eats breakfast before going to school. 彼はよく学校に行く前に朝食を食べます。 4. We sometimes walk to school. 彼は時々、学校まで歩きます。 5. They rarely play video games on weekends. 彼らが週末にテレビゲームをすることはめったにない。 6. She never cooks at home. 彼女は家で全く料理をしません。
DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Describe what each character does by completing the sentences with the correct adverbs of frequency.

ANSWER

1. What does Emi always do?
Answer: Emi ________ feeds her cat.
2. What does Tina do sometimes?
Answer: Tina _________ bakes cookies.

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Nice to see you here in the school garden, Emma. Do you often come here to study?
Nice to see you too, Ron. Yes, I sometimes come here to do my homework. How about you?

I rarely come here to study. I usually go to the library before going home.
That’s good. We’ll have our midterm exams next week, so I think I need to come here frequently to review.

You’re right. You never get low scores in the exams, so I don’t think you have to worry about it.
Thank you, Ron. See you around.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. Where does Emma sometimes go to do her homework?
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2. Where does Ron usually go before going home?
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3. Does Emma get low scores in the exams?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. How often do you go out with your friends/family?
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2. How often do you clean your room?
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3. What is the first thing that you always do upon waking up?
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4. What do you always do before you go out?
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5. Is there an activity you never forget to do before going to bed?
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Beginner: Things at Home – Prepositions of Place

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Good morning, Alice. I lost my car key somewhere here in our house. Have you seen it?
You left it earlier in the kitchen. Thankfully, I brought it with me in case you come back.

Thank you. By the way, I want to add a small table beside the sofa. Would that be okay?
Of course. That is a nice idea. You can buy one online or at the mall. Anyway, you should be more careful next time.

I will keep that in mind, thank you. Oh, I’ll look for a table online. If I don’t find anything good, I would go to the mall.
Alright. Good luck finding the small table.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Where is Sam’s car key?
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2. Why should Sam be more careful next time?
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3. According to Alice, where can Sam buy a table?
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4. Does Alice think that a table will look good beside the sofa?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. Where is the computer?
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2. Where is the ball?
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3. Where are the books?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. Are pets allowed in your house?
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2. What things would you like to put in your bedroom?
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3. Where do you keep important things?
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4. Do you put decorations in your house during Christmas season?
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5. What new furniture would you like to buy? Where would you put it?
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Beginner: Occasions – Simple Past Tense

GRAMMAR REVIEW

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.

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1. I went to a birthday party. 私は誕生日会に行きました。 2. He gave a birthday present to his friend. 彼は友達に誕生日プレゼントをあげました。 3. She cooked pasta for Mother’s Day. 彼女は母の日にパスタを作りました。 4. Did you go to the New Year’s Day party? あなたは新年会に行きましたか? 5. We ate cake at the wedding. 私たちは結婚式でケーキを食べました。 6. They prepared for the Culture Festival. 彼らは文化祭の準備をしました。

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Describe each character by completing the sentences with the correct verbs.

ANSWER

1. What did Linda Feel?
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2. What did Simon do?
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READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

How was your friend’s birthday party?
It was fun. We ate delicious food. My friend’s mother baked a cake for his birthday.

That was nice. I think the party was really exciting.
Yes, it was. We also played games and got some prizes.

guess your friend enjoyed his birthday celebration.
He sure did. He was very happy that all of our friends went to his party.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. How was the birthday party of Alice’s friend?
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2. What did the mother of Alice’s friend bake?
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3. What activities did Alice and her friends do at the party?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. How did you celebrate your birthday last year?
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2. What activities did you do on your favorite Japanese holiday?
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3. What activities did you do on your favorite foreign/western holiday?
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4. How did you prepare for New Year’s Eve?
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5. How did you celebrate Christmas?
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Beginner: At Home – Simple Present Tense

GRAMMAR REVIEW

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.

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1. I play video games. 私はテレビゲームをします。 2. She reads a book. 彼女は本を読みます。 3. He cleans the kitchen. 彼は台所を掃除します。 4. Do you wash the dishes? あなたは皿を洗いますか? 5. We watch movies in the living room. 私たちはリビングで映画を見ます。 6. They play with their dog in the backyard. 彼らは裏庭で犬と遊びます。
DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Describe what each character does by completing the sentences with the correct verbs.

ANSWER

1. What does Rachel do?
Answer: Rachel _____________ a book.
2. What does Thomas do?
Answer: Thomas _____________ with his dog.

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hello, Emma. Do you watch TV at home?
Yes, Ron. I watch TV at home with my family. How about you?

My sister and I love to watch comedy tv shows. Sometimes, I read comic books. What do you do on weekends?
I help my mother in the kitchen. We wash the dishes and cook at home.

That’s great. My family also help each other at home. We clean the house together.
That sounds fun. Enjoy your weekend, Ron.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. What does Ron like to read?
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2. What does Ron and his sister like to do?
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3. Does Emma help her mother in the kitchen?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. What activities do you like to do on weekends?
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2. What activities do you enjoy the most with your family?
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3. How often do you watch tv?
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4. Do you help with house chores like washing the dishes?
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5. Do you have pets at home? Do you play with them?
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Beginner: In the Supermarket – Degrees of Comparison

GRAMMAR REVIEW

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.

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1. This apple is big. このりんごは大きいです。 2. Apple is bigger than cherry. りんごはさくらんぼより大きいです。 3. Melon is the biggest fruit. メロンはもっとも大きいフルーツです。 4. Pork is expensive. 豚肉は高価です。 5. Chicken is more expensive than pork. 鶏肉は豚肉より高価です。 6. Beef is the most expensive of the three. 牛肉は3つの中で最も高価です。

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Compare the prices of the products in the picture by completing the sentences with the correct adjectives.

ANSWER

1. Are bananas cheaper than apples?
Answer: Yes, bananas are _____________ than apples.
2. Are carrots more expensive than tomatoes?
Answer: No, tomatoes are _____________ than carrots.

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

I’m happy that we’re doing grocery shopping today, Alice. Thank you. Aren’t you busy these days?
You’re welcome, Sam. I am still busy these days, but I am less busy now, so we have to do our grocery shopping today.

Oh, I see. Anyway, can you check the price of these snacks? I think potato chips are cheaper than corn chips.
Let me see. You’re right. Potato chips are cheaper. Let me buy two bags of potato chips.

Let’s buy some fruits. How about these pineapples? Which one’s bigger?
The one on the left is bigger, so let’s buy that. I hope it tastes sweeter than the pineapple we bought last week. It was very sour.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. Was Alice busier yesterday than today?
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2. Which is cheaper? Potato chips or corn chips?
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3. Why did they buy the pineapple on the left side?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. In your family, who is best in doing grocery shopping?
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2. Which one do you like better? Fruits or vegetables?
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3. What is the most expensive food in your country?
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4. Is milk cheaper than bread in your country?
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5. What is the worst thing you have ever bought from the supermarket?
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