Beginner: City Life – Adjectives

GRAMMAR REVIEW

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

READ

1. The buildings look very beautiful. その建物はとても美しく見えます。 2. The cars are noisy. その車はやかましいです。 3. The cupcake tastes sweet. そのカップケーキは甘い味がします。 4. It smells bad inside the elevator. エレベーターの中は嫌な臭いがします。 5. The air is warm. 空気が暖かいです。 6. The train is crowded. 電車は混みあってます。

DESCRIBING PICTURES

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

ANSWER

1. What does Ruby feel?
Answer: Ruby feels _______.
2. What does Jimmy see?
Answer: Jimmy sees the __________ traffic light.

READING ALOUD

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

READ

Alice, would you like to walk around the city?
Sure, Sam. Can you see the tall building beside our office?

Yes, that building looks very elegant and modern.
You’re right. I heard there are nice and cheap restaurants inside that building. I want to eat something sweet and tasty for lunch.

Me too. I hope the food there tastes delicious.
I hope so, too. Let’s go!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. According to Sam, how does the building look?
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2. What kind of restaurants are in the building?
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3. What food does Alice want to eat for lunch?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. How is it living in the city?
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2. How do the parks in your city look like?
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3. What can you see outside your school/office?
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4. Are the streets in your city noisy and crowded?
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5. Are the roads in your city clean or dirty?
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