KEYEYE Straight Method of Learning English
Stage 3
Lesson 24syllable
comparative
superlative
formAdjectives make their comparative and superlative forms in
different ways. In general, if the adjective has one syllable, then
the letters-erand est are added to make its comparative and
superlative forms. For example: the word warm, we say warmer than
and the warmest. If the adjective has three syllables or more, the
words more and most are used. For example, the word interesting, we
say more interesting and the most interesting.(***Adjectives of two
syllables are dealt with much later in the method.)Whats the
comparative of nice?
The comparative of nice is nicer than.Whats the superlative of
short?
The superlative of nice is the shortest.Whats the comparative of
attractive?
The comparative of attractive is more attractive.Whats the
superlative of intelligent?
The superlative of intelligent is the most intelligent.Can we
say attractiver than?
No, we cant say attractiver than.Why not?
Because the word attractive has three syllablesWhat should we
say instead?
We should say more attractive than instead.Can we say more nice
than?
No, we cant say more nice than.Why not?
Because the word nice has only one syllableWhat should we say
instead?
We should say nicer than instead.How many syllables are there in
the word cold?
There is one syllable in the word cold.
How many syllables are there in the word beautiful?There are
three syllables in the word beautiful?
cheaperthan
more expensivethanA car is more expensive than a bicycle. A
shirt is cheaper than a computer.Is a Mercedes Benz cheaper than a
Suzuki?
No, a Mercedes Benz isnt cheaper than a Suzuki; its more
expensive than a Suzuki.
Is your pen more expensive than your mobile phone?
No, my pen isnt more expensive than my mobile phone; its cheaper
than my mobile phone.
Is Osaka a more expensive city than Tokyo?
No, Osaka isnt a more expensive city than Tokyo, but its a
cheaper city than Tokyo.Is Chanel (ask student of a luxury brand he
knows) cheaper than Uniqlo?
No, Chanel isnt cheaper than Uniqlo; its more expensive than
Uniqlo.
the cheapest
the most expensiveWhich is the most expensive city in your
country?
is the most expensive city in my country.
Which is one of the most expensive cities in the world?
Tokyo/New York/London, etc. is one of the most expensive cities
in the world.
Whats the cheapest thing youre wearing?
is the cheapest thing Im wearing.
Is Uniqlo the most expensive brand of clothing in your
country?
No, Uniqlo isnt the most expensive brand of clothing in my
country; its the cheapest brand of clothing in my country.
above
below**use below in the answers to the following questionsWhere
are your feet?
My feet are below the table/desk.Wheres your mouth?
My mouth is below my nose.**use above in the answers to the
following questions.Wheres your mouth?
My mouth is above my chin.Wheres your light?
My light is above my head.Are your hands below the table?
No, my hands arent below the table; theyre above the table.Is
your chin above your nose?
No, my chin isnt above my nose; its below my nose.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
DecemberWhat are the months of the year?
The months of the year are January, February, March, etc...
Whats your birth month?
My birth month is Whats your favorite month of the year?
My favorite month of the year isWhy?last
nextWhats the month now?
The month now is
What was the month before this month?
The month before this month wasWhats the month before
September?
The month before September is August.Whats next month?
Next month is Whats the month after May?
The month after May is June.Whats the month after this
month?
The month after this month isA.M
P.M.
noon
afternoon
Latin
abbreviationAfter the time, we put the letters a.m. or p.m. A.M.
is the abbreviation of "ante meridiem" which means "before noon"
from the Latin, which means before noon in English; while P.M. is
the abbreviation for "post meridiem" from the Latin, which means
"after noon" in English. For example, we say, 8 oclock A.M. or 10
oclock P.M.
What does the abbreviation A.M. mean in Latin?
The abbreviation A.M. means ante meridiem in Latin.
What does the abbreviation P.M. mean in Latin?
The abbreviation P.M. means post meridiem in Latin.In the clock
system, in using A.M. or P.M. after the time, first we say the
hours, then the minutes and then a.m. or p.m. We say five thirty
a.m. and not half past five a.m.What time do you get up in the
morning?
I get up at a.m.What time do you go to bed at night?
I go to bed at p.m.What time do you eat your lunch?
I eat my lunch at p.m.What time do you go home from
work/school?
I go home from work/school at p.m.a lot of
bothandInstead of the words many and much, we can say a lot of
as an alternative for both countable and uncountable things. We can
say a lot of pens instead of many pens. We can also say a lot of
money instead of much money.As an alternative, what can we use
instead of many and much?As an alternative, we can use a lot of
instead of many and much.
Are there a lot of cars in a small town?No, there arent a lot of
cars in a small town; there are few cars in a small town.
Are there a lot of chairs in the room? No, there arent a lot of
chairs in this room; there are few chairs in the room.Do the
Japanese drink a lot of green tea?
Yes, the Japanese drink a lot of green tea.Do the Japanese eat a
lot of rice?Yes, the Japanese eat a lot of rice.
Do you eat a lot of vegetables?
Yes, I eat a lot of vegetables.
No, I dont eat a lot of vegetables.
Do you use your hands for both writing and typing?Yes, I use my
hands for both writing and typing.
Can you play both soccer and baseball? (Ask for the students
preferred sport)No, I cant play both soccer and baseball; I play
only soccer.
Do you put a lot of sugar in your coffee?
Yes, I put a lot of sugar in my coffee.
No, I dont put a lot of sugar in my coffee.
a lotDo you sleep a lot?
Yes, I sleep a lot. No, I dont sleep a lot.Do you surf the
internet a lot?
Yes I surf the internet a lot. No, I dont surf the internet a
lot.Do you email a lot? Yes, I email a lot. No, I dont email a
lot.Do you go to the movies a lot?
Yes, I go to the movies a lot. No, I dont go to the movies a
lot.
Do you study a lot?
Yes, I study a lot. No, I dont study a lot.morning
afternoon
evening
night
bed
go to bedPeople say Good morning from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.; we say
Good afternoon from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; we say Good evening from 6
p.m. to 10 p.m.; and we say Good night after 10 p.m. or when its
time to go to bed.What do people say from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.?
People say Good morning from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What do people say from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.?
People say Good afternoon from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
What do people say from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.?
People say Good evening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
What do people say after 10 p.m.?
People say Good night after 10 p.m.
Do you study in this online school in the morning, in the
afternoon, in the evening or at night?
I study in this online school in the
LESSON 24 EXERCISES1. How many syllables are there in the word
beautiful?
There are three syllables in the word beautiful?2. Is Uniqlo the
most expensive brand of clothing in your country?
No, Uniqlo isnt the most expensive brand of clothing in my
country; its the cheapest brand of clothing in my country.3. What
does the abbreviation A.M. mean?
The abbreviation A.M. means ante meridiem in Latin.
4. What does the abbreviation P.M. mean?
The abbreviation P.M. mean after noon in Latin.5. As an
alternative, what can we use instead of many and much?
As an alternative, we can use a lot of instead of many and
much.6. Is Osaka a more expensive city than Tokyo?
No, Osaka isnt a more expensive city than Tokyo, but its a
cheaper city than Tokyo.7. What do people say from 6 a.m. to 12
p.m.?
People say Good morning from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.8. What are the
names of the months of the year?
The names of the months of the year are January, February,
March, ...9. Do you study in this online school in the morning, in
the afternoon, in the evening or at night?
I study here in this online school in the10. Is your chin above
your nose?
No, my chin isnt above my nose; its below my nose.Lesson
25play
drums
guitar
football
volleyballCan you play the guitar?
Yes, I can play the guitar. No, I cant play the guitar.Can you
play the drums?
Yes, I can play the drums. No I cant play the drums.Can you play
football/volleyball?
Yes, I can play football/volleyball. No, I cant play
football/volleyball.a country
the country
nation
nationality
AmericanThe difference between a country and the country is that
a country is a nation, like Japan or the Philippines, while the
country is a synonym of the countryside.Whats the difference
between a country and the country?
The difference between a country and the country is that a
country is a nation while the country is the countryside.
Is France a country?
Yes, France is a country.Is _____ (ask from the student a name
of countryside in his country) a country?No, _____ isnt a country;
its the country.Whats the name of your country?
________ is the name of my country.Whats your nationality?
My nationality is ____________.Whats the nationality of your
father? My fathers nationality is ________.Whats the nationality of
Jacob Adam?
Jacob Adams nationality is American.pieceDo we say one bread or
a piece of bread?
We say a piece of bread.
How many pieces of bread are there in the basket? There are two
pieces of bread in the basket.
How many pieces of jewelry are there? There are three pieces of
jewelry.glass
cupWhen drinking wine, we use glasses but when drinking coffee
or tea we use cups.What do we use for drinking wine?
We use glasses for drinking wine.What do we use when drinking
coffee or tea?
We use cups when drinking coffee or tea.
Do you drink tea from a glass?
No, I dont drink tea from a glass; I drink it from a cup.
longer than
shorterthanIs a pencil longer than a table?
No, a pencil isnt longer than a table; its shorter than a
table.
Are bridges longer than roads?
No, bridges arent longer than roads, theyre shorter than
roads.
the longest
river
Nile
worldWhich is the longest road in your city?
________/EDSA (in the Philippines) is the longest road in my
city.
Which is the longest river in your country?
The Shinano River (in Japan)/Cagayan River (in the Philippines)
is the longest river in my country.
Which is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River is the longest river in the world.higher than
lowerthanIs the house higher than the tree?
No, the house isnt higher than the tree; its lower than the
tree.Can birds fly higher than planes?
No, birds cant fly higher than planes; they fly lower than
planes.
the highest
mountain
Everest
Mount
Mt.Which is the highest mountain in your country?
Mt. Fuji (in Japan)/Mt. Apo (in the Philippines) is the highest
mountain in my country.
Which is the highest mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world.Is Mt. Everest
in Europe?
No, Mt. Everest isnt in Europe; its in Asia.
larger than
smaller .. thanIs Japan larger than China?
No, Japan isnt larger than China, its smaller than China.Is a
city larger than a country?
No, a city isnt larger than a country; its smaller than a
country.
the largest
Is Osaka the largest city in Japan?
No, Osaka isnt the largest city in Japan.Which is the largest
city in your country?
Tokyo/Quezon is the largest city in my country.Listening
Comprehension 10Instead of the words many and much, we can say a
lot of as an alternative for both countable and uncountable things.
In the clock system, in using A.M. or P.M. after the time, first we
say the hours, then the minutes and then a.m. or p.m. People say
Good night after 10 p.m. Adjectives make their comparative and
superlative forms in different ways. In general, if the adjective
has one syllable, then the letters-erand est are added to make its
comparative and superlative forms.If the adjective has three
syllables or more, the words more and most are used. For example,
the word interesting, we say more interesting and the most
interesting.LESSON 25 EXERCISES1. Whats the difference between a
country and the country?
The difference between a country and the country is that a
country is a nation, while the country is the countryside.2. Which
is the largest city in your country?
Tokyo is the largest city in my country.3. Are bridges longer
than roads?
No, bridges arent longer than roads, theyre shorter than
roads.4. Do we say one bread or a piece of bread?
We say a piece of bread.5. What do we use for drinking wine?
We use glasses for drinking wine.6. Is Japan larger than
China?
No, Japan isnt larger than China, its smaller than China.7.
Whats the nationality of Jacob Adam?
Jacob Adams nationality is American.8. Whats the nationality of
your father? My fathers nationality is ________. 9. Is a city
larger than a country?
No, a city isnt larger than a country; its smaller than a
country.10. Can birds fly higher than planes?
No, birds cant fly higher than planes; they fly lower than
planes.
Lesson 26liveDo you live in a city?
Yes, I live in a city. No, I dont live in a city, I live in the
country.Do you live with your parents?
Yes, I live with my parents. No, I dont live with my parents.Did
you live with your parents when you were younger?
Yes, I lived with my parents when I was younger. No, I didnt
live
How long have you lived in this world?
Ive lived in this world for (students age is the number of years
he has lived in this world.Do you want to live in another
country?
Yes, I want to live in another country. No, I dont want to
liveDo you want to live over a hundred years?
Yes, I want to live over a hundred years. No, I dont want to
live
dateThe date today is the (26th) of (April 2013).
***Point out that we use ordinal numbers for the date and we say
nineteen seventy five or two thousand and thirteen for the year.
You may use the date this lesson is givenWhen is the birth date of
your Emperor?
The birth date of our Emperor is
Whats the date today?
The date today isWhat was the date yesterday?
The date yesterday wasWhats the date tomorrow?
The date tomorrow isWhat was the date three days ago?
The date three days ago waslight
heavyIs a pencil heavy?
No, a pencil isnt heavy; its light.Is a computer lighter a
pencil?
No, a computer isnt lighter than a pencil; its heavier than a
pencil.Whats the lightest thing in your room?
(a piece of paper) is the lightest thing in my room.
Whats the heaviest thing in your room?
..(my table) is the heaviest thing in my room.Are you the
lightest person in your family?
Yes, Im the lightest-No, Im not the lightestIs your
(father/brother/mother/etc.) the heaviest person in your
family?
Yes, my ...is the heaviest person in my family. No, my... isnt
the heaviest...pleasant
unpleasant
smellPerfumes smell pleasant but gasoline smells unpleasant.Do
you like the smell of perfume?
Yes, I like the smell of perfume.No, I dont like the smell of
perfume.Do perfumes smell pleasant?
Yes, perfumes smell pleasant.Does rotten food have pleasant
smell?
No, rotten food doesnt have pleasant smell, it has unpleasant
smell.Do you think working overtime is pleasant?
No, I dont think working overtime is pleasant; I think its
unpleasant.
Do you think Mercury is a pleasant planet?
No, I dont think Mercury is a pleasant planet; I think its an
unpleasant planet it is so hot.Do you think Starbucks is an
unpleasant caf/coffee shop?
No, I dont think Starbucks is an unpleasant caf/coffee shop, I
think its a
pleasant
shop
shopping mallWhich is the largest shopping mall in your
city?
is the largest shopping mall in my city.
Are there any bread shops near your house?
Yes, there are some bread shops near my house.
No, there arent any bread shops near my house.ballA ball is a
solid or hollow round object we use in sports and other
activities.Whats a ball?
A ball is a solid or hollow round object we use in sports and
other activities.
Do we use a ball when we play tennis?
Yes, we use a ball when we play tennis.
Can we play volleyball without a ball?
No, we cant play volleyball without a ball.
Can we play chess without a ball?
Yes, we can play chess without a ball.
vegetable
fruitDo you like fruits?
Yes, I like fruits.Do you like vegetables?
Yes, I like vegetables.No, I dont like vegetables.Do you like
all fruits and vegetables?
No, I dont like all fruits and vegetables, some I like and some
I dont like.
Tell me some vegetables, please.
Some vegetables are
Tell me some fruits, please.
Some fruits arejuice
applecarrotWhich do you prefer, apple juice or carrot juice?
I prefer
Is the plural of apple, apples?
Yes, the plural of apple is apples.
eachEach of our hands has four fingers and one thumb. Both hands
have eight fingers and two thumbs. Each is singular.How many thumbs
do you have on both hands?
I have two thumbs on both hands.
How many fingers and thumbs do you have on each hand?
I have four fingers and one thumb on each hand.Does each of us
have one nose?
Yes, each of us has one nose.
Does each of us have two legs?
Yes, each of us has two legs.
Which is right to say, Each person has two eyes or Each person
have two
eyes?
Its right to say Each person has two eyes.Why?
Because the word each is singularDoes each person have four
arms?
No, each person doesnt have four arms; each person has only two
arms.
bed
bedroom
sleep
get up Do you go to bed at the same time every night?
Yes, I go to bed at the same time every night.
No, I dont go to bed at the same time every night.
What time do you sleep every night?
I sleep at ____ every night.Do you get up early in the
morning?
Yes, I get up early in the morning.No, I dont get up early in
the morning.
What time do you wake up in the morning?
I wake up atin the morning.Who gets up the earliest in your
family?
My gets up the earliest in my family.
Do you sleep a lot during the weekends?
Yes I sleep a lot during the weekends.
No, I dont sleep a lot during the weekends.Do you sleep the
longer than your mother/father/husband, etc?
Yes, I sleep longer than No, I dont deep longer than; I sleep
less than
lift
little
little fingerCan you lift a box with your little finger?
No, I cant lift a box with my little finger.
Can you lift a chair with your little finger?
No, I cant lift a chair with my little finger.
If we help each other, do you think we can lift the box
together?
Yes, if we help each other, I think we can lift the box
together.
Is a pencil light enough for you to lift?
Yes, a pencil is light enough for me to lift.
study
studentDo you study Chinese?
Yes, I study Chinese. No, I dont study Chinese.
Do most students like studying?
No, most students dont like studying; they dislike/hate
studying.
Is it necessary to study very hard if you want to learn English
well?
Yes, its necessary to study very hard if I want to learn English
well.
arrive
leaveWhat time do you arrive at work/school?
I arrive at work/school at...What time do you leave school/the
office?
I leave school/the office atDo you always leave early for an
appointment?
Yes, I always leave early for an appointment. No, I dont always
leaveDo you always arrive early for an appointment?
Yes, I always arrive early for an appointment. No, I dont always
arriveDo you leave your bed unmade every morning?
Yes, I leave my bed unmade every morning. No I dont leave my bed
unmade every morning; I leave it made every morning.sun
skyIn the day time, what can we see in the sky?
In the daytime, we can see the clouds in the sky.
Was the sky clear yesterday?
Yes, the sky was clear yesterday. No, the sky wasnt clear
yesterday.
Whats the color of the sun?
The color of the sun is yellow.Whats the color of the sky at
this time?
The color of the sky at this time is
once
twice
three timesHow many times a week do you study in this online
school?
I study in this online school ...once a week, three times a
week, etc.
How many times a month do you pay your electricity bill?
I pay my electricity bill once a month.
How many times a day do you brush your teeth?
I brush my teeth three times a day.
How many times a week do you go to work?
I go to work five times a week.
How many times do we live in this world?
We only live once in this world.LESSON 26 EXERCISES1. Did you
live with your parents when you were younger?
Yes, I lived with my parents when I was younger. No, I didnt
live 2. Do you want to live over a hundred years?
Yes, I want to live over a hundred years. No, I dont want to
live3. What was the date three days ago?
The date three days ago was4. Are you the lightest person in
your family?
Yes, Im the lightestNo, Im not the lightest5. Do you think
Mercury is a pleasant planet?
No, I dont think Pluto is a pleasant country, I think its an
unpleasant planet it is so hot.6. Does rotten food have a pleasant
smell?
No, rotten food doesnt have a pleasant smell, it has an
unpleasant smell.
7. How many fingers and thumbs do you have on each hand?
I have four fingers and one thumb on each hand.
8. How many times a week do you study in this online school?
I study in this online school ...once a week, three times a
week, etc.
9. Do you leave your bed unmade every morning?
Yes, I leave my bed unmade every morning. No I dont leave my bed
unmade every morning; i leave it made every morning.
10. Does each person have four arms?
No, each person doesnt have four arms; each person has only two
arms.
Lesson 27cutWhats he doing? Hes cutting meat.What do we use to
cut vegetables?
We use a knife to cut vegetables.
Can we cut meat without a knife?
No, we cant cut meat without a knife.
Can we cut a piece of paper without scissors?
Yes, we can cut a piece of paper without scissors.
old
newIs this a new TV? Yes, this is a new TV.Is the building youre
living in new?
Yes, the building Im living in is new.
No, he building Im living in isnt new, its old.
Is your shirt new?
Yes, my shirt is new. No, my shirt isnt...
Is your computer new?
Yes, my computer is new. No, my computer...Are you a new student
in this online school?
Yes, Im a new student in this online school.
No, Im not a new student in this online school, Im an old
student.
older...than
newer..than
Is your computer older than your mobile phone?
Yes, my computer is older than my mobile phone.
No, my computer isnt older than my mobile phone; its newer than
my mobile phone.
the oldest
the newestWhats the newest thing you bought from the shopping
mall?
The newest thing I bought from the shopping mall is...
Whats the oldest thing youre wearing?
The oldest thing Im wearing is my...
younger...thanAre you older than your father?
No, Im not older than my father, Im younger than my father.Who
is older, your mother or your father?
My father is older than my mother... or vice versa...the
youngestAre you the youngest in your family?
Yes, Im the youngest in my family.
No, Im not the youngest in my family.
(a follow up question if answer to the previous question is
negative)Who is the youngest in your family?
My...is the youngest in my family.
hotwarm
cool
cold
Russia
one of theIn India, its hot; in Spain, its warm; in Scotland its
cool and in Russia its cold.
In Japan in summer its hot, in spring its warm, in autumn its
cool and in winter its cold.Is it hot in Russia?
No, it isnt hot in Russia; its cold in Russia.
Is it cold in autumn?
No, it isnt cold in autumn; its cool in autumn.
Is it cooler in spring than in autumn?
No, it isnt cooler in spring than in autumn; its warmer in
spring than in autumn.
Is it colder in summer than in winter?
No, it isnt colder in summer than in winter; its colder in
winter than in summer.***Note: After the words one of the we must
use a plural noun. For example, we say, Tokyo is one of the most
expensive cities in the world.
Which is one of the hottest countries in Asia?
India is one of the hottest countries in Asia.
Which is one of the coldest countries in Asia?
Siberia is one of the coldest countries in Asia.
Is it as hot in Russia as in India?
No, it isnt as hot in Russia as in India; its colder in Russia
than in India.as ... as
AmericaIs the Shinano River as long as the Nile River?
No, the Shinano River isnt as long as the Nile River, its
shorter than the Nile River.
Is a chair as high as a ceiling?
No, a chair isnt as high as a ceiling; its lower than a
ceiling.
Is Taipei 101 (one of the highest buildings in the world) as
high as Mt. Fuji?
No, Taipei 101 isnt as high as Mt. Fuji; its lower than Mt.
Fuji.
Is Japan as large as America?
No, Japan isnt as large as America; its smaller than
America.
Are you as tall as Robert Wadlow? (the tallest man who ever
lived:272 cm; or you may ask the student who is the tallest person
he knows)No, Im not as tall as Robert Wadlow; Im shorter than
Robert Wadlow.
whenWhen is the next season?
The next season is in...
When do you go to bed?
I go to bed at 10 oclock, etc...
When do you wake up?
I wake up at 6 oclock, etc...
When do you take lessons in this school?
I take lessons in this school ... (in the morning; every
morning; during the weekends...etc)precede
followFebruary precedes March; September follows August.
Wednesday precedes Thursday; Saturday follows Friday.
Which month precedes July?
June precedes July.
Which month follows November?
December follows November.
Which day precedes Monday?
Sunday precedes Monday.Which day follows Thursday?
Friday follows Thursday.
Which number precedes 100?
The number 99 precedes 100.
Which season follows summer?
Autumn follows summer.
Which season precedes spring?
Winter precedes spring.
Listening Comprehension 11I cant lift a box with my little
finger. He brushes his teeth three times a day. The difference
between a country and the country is that a country is a nation,
like Japan or the Philippines, while the country is a synonym for
the country side. The date today is the 25th of October, 2012. Mt.
Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Jacob Adams
nationality is American. In the daytime, we can see the clouds in
the sky. Its right to say each person has two eyes.
LESSON 27 EXERCISES1. Can we cut meat without a knife?
No, we cant cut meat without a knife.2. Are you a new student in
this online school?
Yes, Im a new student in this online school. No, Im not a new
student in this online school, Im an old student.3. Is your
computer older than your mobile phone?
Yes, my computer is older than my mobile phone. No, my watch
isnt older than my computer phone; its newer than my mobile
phone.4. Whats the oldest thing youre wearing?
The oldest thing Im wearing is my...5. Are you older than your
father?
No, Im not older than my father; Im younger than my father.6. Is
it cooler in spring than in autumn?
No, it isnt cooler in spring than in autumn;, its warmer in
spring than in autumn.7. Which is one of the coldest countries in
Asia?
Siberia is one of the coldest countries in Asia.8. Is it as hot
in Russia as in India?
No, it isnt as hot in Russia as in India; its colder in Russia
than in India.9. Is the River as long as the Nile River?
No, Shinano River isnt as long as the Nile River; its shorter
than then Nile River.10. Which month precedes July?
June precedes July.Lesson 28seasonspring
summer
autumn
winterThe four seasons of the year are spring, summer, autumn
and winter. Not all the countries in the world have four
seasons.What are the four seasons of the year?
The four seasons of the year are spring, summer, autumn and
winter.
Do all countries in the world have four seasons?
No, not all the countries in the world have four seasons.
Whats the current season in your country?
The current season in my country is...What was the last
season?
The last season was...When does winter start?
Winter starts in November/December...
What will be the next season?
The next season will be...
Whats your favorite season of the year?
My favorite season of the year is holidayChristmas
New Year
EasterObonNew year (Shogatsu) and the Obon are the two most
important holidays in Japan. New Year is on the 1st of January and
Obon is celebrated on the 15th day of August.Independence Day and
Christmas are the two most important holidays in the United States
of America (USA). Christmas is on the 25th of December and
Independence Day is on the 4th day of July.What are the two most
important holidays in Japan?
The two most important holidays in Japan are New Year and
Obon.
What are the two most important holidays of the year in the
U.S.A?
The two most important holidays of the year in the U.S.A. are
Christmas and Independence Day.When is New Year?
New Year is on the 1st of January.
When is Obon celebrated?
Obon is celebrated around the middle of August.When is
Christmas?
Christmas is on the 25th of December.When is Independence
Day?
Independence Day is celebrated on the 4th day of
July.subjectmathematics
history
geographyBack in high school, which was your favorite
subject?
Back in high school, my favorite subject was
How many subjects do the Japanese students have to study at
school?
The Japanese students have to study about ... (8) subjects at
school.Is Mathematics an interesting subject?
Yes, Mathematics is an interesting subject.
No, Mathematics isnt an interesting subject.
Is English a difficult subject to learn?
No, English isnt a difficult language to learn; its an easy
language to learn.
showerdress
soap
shampooWhat do we do in the morning after waking up?
We shower and dress in the morning after waking up.
Do you dress before showering?
Yes, I dress before showering.
No, I dont dress before showering, I shower before dressing.
What do we use for our body and hair when we shower?
We use soap and shampoo for our body and hair when we
shower.
Do we wash our hands with soap?
Yes, we wash our hands with soaptasteDo you like the taste of
coffee?
Yes, I like the taste of coffee.
No, I dont like the taste of coffee.
Do you like the taste of sugar?
Yes, I like the taste of sugar.
No, I dont like the taste of sugar.
Do you like the taste of milk?
Yes, I like the taste of milk.
No, I dont like the taste of milk. Do you like the taste of
coffee without sugar and milk?
Yes, I like the taste of coffee without sugar and milk.
No, I dont like the taste of coffee without sugar and milk.
Which part of the body do we use for tasting?
We use our tongues for tasting.
as manyas
as muchasWe use as many as with countable nouns and as much as
with uncountable
nouns. For example, we say: I have as many toes on my left foot
as on my right
foot. I drink as much tea as coffee.Whats the difference between
as many as and as much as?
The difference between as many as and as much as is that we use
as many
as with countable nouns and as much as with uncountable
nouns.
Do you have as many toes on your left foot as on your right?
Yes, I have as many toes on my left foot as on my right.
Do you eat as much food in the evening as in the morning?
No, I dont eat as much food in the evening as in the morning; I
eat more food in
the evening than in the morning.
Do you drink as much wine as water?
No, I dont drink as much wine as water; I drink less wine than
water.
Do you have as many fingers as thumbs?
No, I dont have as many fingers as thumbs; I have more fingers
than thumbs.
Do you drink as much coffee as your
{mother/father/husband/wife?}
Yes, I dink as much coffee as my mother- No, I dont drink as
much coffee as my
mother, I drink less/more coffee than my mother
moonstar
skyWhat can we see in the sky during the day?
We can see the sun in the sky during the day.
What can we see in the sky during the night?
We can see the moon and the stars in the sky during the
night.
What is the color of the moon?
The color of the moon is silver.
full emptyOur stomachs are empty before a meal but after a meal
our stomachs are full.Is your stomach full before a meal?
No, my stomach isnt full after a meal, its empty.
Is this bucket full of water? No, this bucket isnt full of
water; its empty.
Are the streets full of people at midnight?
No, the streets arent full of people at midnight; theyre empty
at midnight.
whilewhilst
whereasWhilst and whereas are the synonyms of the word while.
While means on the other hand.
What are the synonyms of the word while?
The synonyms of the word while are whilst and whereas.
Whats the meaning of the word while?
The meaning of the word while is on the other hand.
houseflat
condominiumA house is a building that serves as the shelter of a
family, just like the house of the Adam family. A flat or a
condominium is a part of a building and is generally on one floor.
Nowadays, there are more houses in the country than in the city;
and there are more flats in a city than in the country.Whats the
difference between a house and a flat?
The difference between a house and a flat is that a house is a
building that serves as the shelter of a family while a flat or a
condominium is a part of a building and is generally on one
floor.Are there more flats in the country than in a city?
No, there arent more flats in the country than in a city; there
are more flats in a city than in the country.
Do you live in a flat?
Yes, I live in a flat. No, I dont live in a flat; I live in a
house.
Do most people in your city live in flats?
Yes, most people in my city live in flats.
No, most people in my city dont live in flats; they live in
houses.
LESSON 28 EXERCISES1. Do all countries in the world have four
seasons? No, not all the countries in the world have four
seasons.2. What are the two most important holidays in Japan?
The two most important holidays in Japan are New Year and
Obon.3. What are the two most important holidays of the year in the
U.S.A?The two most important holidays of the year in the U.S.A. are
Christmas and Easter.4. When is Easter?
Easter is in spring, either in March or in April.5.How many
subjects do the Japanese students have to study at school? The
Japanese students have to study about ... (8) subjects at
school.6.Whats the difference between as many as and as much
as?
The difference between as many as and as much as is that we use
as many as with countable nouns and as much as with uncountable
nouns.7.What do we use for our body and hair when we shower?
We use soap and shampoo for our body and hair when we
shower.8.Whats the meaning of the word while?
The meaning of the word while is on the other hand.9.Do you have
as many fingers as thumbs?
No, I dont have as many fingers as thumbs; I have more fingers
than thumbs.
10. Whats the difference between a house and a flat?
The difference between a house and a flat is that a house is a
building that serves as the shelter of a family, while a flat or a
condominium is a part of a building and is generally non one
floor.Lesson 29near
far fromIs Japan near America?
No, Japan isnt near America; its far from America.
Is Korea far from Japan?
No, Korea isnt far from Japan; its near Japan.
nearer...than
farther ...thanIs Japan farther from Korea than the
Philippines?
No, Japan isnt farther from Korea than the Philippines; but its
nearer Korea than the Philippines.the nearest
the farthestOf these three countries, China, Korea and the
Philippines, which is the nearest to Japan?
Of these three countries, China, Korea and the Philippines,
Korea is the nearest to Japan.
Of these three countries, China, Korea and the Philippines,
which is the farthest from Japan?
Of these three countries, China, Korea and the Philippines, the
Philippines is the farthest from Japan.
at the beginning of
at the end ofThe teacher says Good morning/Good afternoon/Good
evening, Hi or Hello to students at the beginning of the class, and
goodbye at the end of the class.What does the teacher say to you at
the beginning of the class?
The teacher says Good morning.../Hi to me at the beginning of
the class.
What does the teacher say to you at the end of the class?
The teacher says Goodbye to me at the end of the class.
Which day comes at the beginning of the week?
Sunday comes at the beginning of the week.
Which month comes at the end of the year?
December comes at the end of the year.
early
lateDo you sleep early?
Yes, I sleep early. No, I dont sleep early, I sleep late.
What time do you sleep?
I sleep at...
Do you wake up late?
Yes, I wake up late.
No, I dont wake up late, I wake up early.
earlier ...than
later...thanIn school, do students generally arrive in the
classroom later than their teacher?
No, in school, students dont generally arrive later than their
teacher; they generally arrive earlier than their teacher.
In a meeting, is it better to come earlier or later than your
co-workers?
In a meeting, its better to come earlier than your
co-workers.
the earliest
the latestWho wakes up the earliest in your family?
My...wakes up the earliest in my family.
Who comes home the latest in your family?
My...comes home the latest in my family.
sendcard
postcard
go on vacationcamera
photograph (photo)
take a photoDo you send cards to your family and friends on New
Years Day?
(In Japan, instead of Christmas, people send cards to family and
friends on or before New Years Day)Yes, I send cards to my family
and friends on New Years Day.
No, I dont send cards to my family and friends on New Years
Day.When you go on vacation, do you send postcards to your family
and friends?
Yes, when I go on vacation, I send postcards to my family and
friends.
No, when I go on vacation, I dont send postcards to my family
and friends.Do you like taking photos of yourself when you go on
vacation?
Yes, I like taking photos of myself when I go on vacation.
No, I dont like taking photos of myself when I go on
vacation.
Which do you prefer, taking photographs with a camera or a
mobile phone?
I prefer taking photographs with a camera/mobile
phone...receivereply
email
contact
messageletterA smart phone is a mobile phone that is more
advanced than an ordinary mobile phone. It includes functions like
email and internet browser.
Whats a smart phone?
A smart phone is a mobile phone that is more advanced than an
ordinary mobile phone.
Can you email and connect to the internet with a smart
phone?
Yes, I can email and connect to the internet with a smart
phone.
Do you email your friends from your mobile phone?
Yes, I email my friends from my mobile phone.
Do you receive a lot of emails from your friends every day?
Yes, I receive a lot of emails from my friends every day.
No, I dont receive a lot of emails from my friends every
day.
Which do you generally prefer, to send email or to call from
your mobile phone?
I prefer to send email from my mobile phone.
I prefer to call from my mobile phone.
When you want to send a quick message to your friends, what do
you do?
When I want to send a quick message to my friends, I email
them.
Do you always reply to the emails you receive?
Yes, I always reply to the emails I receive.
No, I dont always reply to the emails I receive.
light
darkIs it light at night?
No, it isnt light at night.Is it light in your room now?
Yes, its light in my room now.
When its dark, can you see well?
When its dark, I cant see well.
Do you see badly when the light is bright?
No, I dont see badly when the light is bright; I see
well.shineWhen does the sun shine?
The sun shines during the day.
When does the moon shine?
The moon shines during the night.Is the sun shining now?
Yes, the suns shining now.
No, the sun isnt shining now.Listening Comprehension 12The
synonyms of the word while are whilst and whereas. The four seasons
of the year are spring, summer, autumn, winter. The color of the
sun is gold. I have four fingers and one thumb on each hand. A ball
is a solid round thing we use in sports and other activities. Its
necessary to study very hard if I want to learn English well.
A smart phone is a mobile phone that is more advanced than an
ordinary mobile phone.LESSON 29 EXERCISES1.Is Japan farther from
Korea than the Philippines?
No, Japan isnt farther from Korea than the Philippines, but its
nearer Korea than the Philippines.2.Of these three countries,
China, Korea and the Philippines, which is the farthest from
Japan?
Of these three countries, China, Korea and the Philippines, the
Philippines is the farthest from Japan.3.What does the teacher say
to you at the beginning of the class?
The teacher says Good morning.../Hi to me at the beginning of
the class.4.Which month comes at the end of the year?
December comes at the end of the year.5.Do you like taking
photos of yourself when you go on vacation?
Yes, I like taking photos of myself when I go on vacation.
No, I dont like taking photos of myself when I go on
vacation.6.Who wakes up the earliest in your family?
My...wakes up the earliest in my family.7.Whats a smart
phone?
A smart phone is a mobile phone that is more advanced than an
ordinary mobile phone.8.Is it light at night?
No, it isnt light at night.9.Do you always reply to the emails
you receive?
Yes, I always reply to the emails I receive.10. Do you send
cards to your family and friends on New Years Day?
(In Japan, instead of Christmas, people send cards to family and
friends on or before New Years Day)
Yes, I send cards to my family and friends on New Years Day. No,
I dont send cards to my family and friends on New Years Day.Lesson
30gerund preposition + nounWhen we use a verb in -ing form as a
noun, it is called a gerund, for example: eating, singing, dancing,
etc.
In English, after a preposition we use a noun, for example: on
the bed, below the table, by the sea, etc.
If we want to use a verb after a preposition, it must be a
gerund. Its impossible to use an infinitive after a preposition.
For example: before washing, for sharing, after dancing, etc.Which
can we use after a preposition, a gerund or the infinitive?We can
use a gerund after a preposition.
Where do you think is the best placeforbuying crispy fried
chicken?I think the best place for buying crispy fried chicken is
in KFC, McDonalds, etc.What do you dobeforegoing to bed at night?I
take a shower; brush my teeth, read a book, etc... before going to
bed at night.What do you eatbeforegoing to school/work?I eat
breakfast (bread, rice, etc) before going to work.Do you have
plansaboutgoing on vacation?Yes, I have plans about going on
vacation.No, I don't have plans about going on vacation.Are all
students goodatlearning English?No, not all students are good at
learning English.very muchDo you sleep very much?Yes, I
sleep.../No, I dont...Do you eat very much?Yes, I eat.../No, I
dont...Do you like sleeping very much?Yes, I like sleeping.../No, I
dont...Do you like eating very much?Yes, I like.../No, I
dont...church temple mosqueDo you go to the temple (for
Japanese)/church (for Filipinos)?Yes, I go to the temple/church.Do
most people in your country go to the temple/church every week?Yes,
most people in my country go to the temple/church every week?No,
most people in my country dont go to the temple/church every
week.enterDo you leave your shoes by the doorstep before be you
enter the house?Yes, I leave my shoes by the doorstep before I
enter the house.No, I dont leave my shoes by the doorstep before I
enter the house.airDo you like fresh air?Yes, I like fresh
air?Which has fresher air, a city or the country?The country has
fresher air than a city.Can you see the air?No, I cant see the
air.look at watchFor something that is still or not moving, we say
look at but for something that is moving, we say watch.Explain the
difference between look at and watch, please.The difference between
look at and watch is that we say look at for something that is
still or not moving while we say watch for something that is
moving.
***Demonstrate a moving car with your hands and point to a wall
clock
Is it right to say that I am looking at the flying birds?No, it
isnt right to say Im looking at the flying birds.Why not?Because
the birds are movingWhat should you say instead?You should say Im
the flying birds, instead.Is it right to say Im watching the wall
clock?No, it isnt right to say Im watching the wall clock.Why
not?Because the wall clock is stillWhat should I say instead?You
should say Im looking at the wall clock, instead.Do you look at a
movie?No, I dont look at a movie, I watch a movie.beside besides
anotherBeside means next to while besides means other than or apart
from. For example: My mother is sitting beside me. I watch the news
in the evening other than eating dinner.Whats the difference
between beside and besides?The difference between beside and
besides is that beside means next to while besides means other than
or apart from.Whos sitting beside you?My... is sitting beside
me.Nobody is sitting beside me.Is Japan beside the sea?Yes, Japans
beside the sea.What do you do before going to school/work besides
eating breakfast?I ... before going to school/work besides eating
breakfast.Do you have another computer besides that one?Yes, I have
another computer besides this one.No, I dont have another computer
besides this one.buyDo you buy your food from a coffee shop?No, I
dont buy my food from a coffee shop; I buy it from a supermarket.Do
you buy clothes from a wine shop?No, I dont buy clothes from a wine
shop; I buy clothes from a department store/clothes shop.Where do
you buy fruits and vegetables?I buy fruits and vegetables from the
market/grocery shop...LESSON 30 EXERCISES1. Which can we use after
a preposition, a gerund or the infinitive?
We can use a gerund after a preposition.2. Are all students
goodatlearning English?
No, not all students are good at learning English.3. Do you eat
very much?
Yes, I seat.../No, I dont...4. Whats the difference between
beside and besides?
The difference between beside and besides is that beside means
next to while besides means other than or apart from.5. Do most
people in your country go to the temple every week? No, most people
in my country dont go to the temple every week.6. Which has fresher
air, a city or the country? The country has fresher air than a
city.
7. Do you leave your shoes by the doorstep before you enter the
house? Yes, I leave my shoes by the doorstep before I enter the
house. No, I dont leave my shoes by the doorstep before I enter the
house.8. Explain the difference between look at and watch,
please.The difference between look at and watch is that we say look
at for something that is still or not moving, while we say watch
for something that is moving.9. Do you buy clothes from a wine
shop?
No, I dont buy clothes from a wine shop; I buy clothes from a
department store/clothes shop.10. Where do you buy fruits and
vegetables?I buy fruits and vegetables from the market/grocery
shop...
Lesson 31better ...than
worse...thanDo you think Hawaii is a worse place to live in than
North Korea?
No, I dont think Hawaii is a worse place to live in than North
Korea; I think its a better place to live in than North Korea.
Is Pepsi a better soda than Coke? (You may ask the students
favorite soda)No, Pepsi isnt a better soda than Coke; its a worse
soda than Coke.the best
the worstWhich do you think is the best day of the week?
I think Friday (or other days) is the best day of the week.
Which do you think is the worst season of the year?
I think winter (or other seasons) is the worst season of the
year.
What was the best movie youve ever seen?
The best movie Ive ever seen was...
What was the worst movie youve ever seen?
The worst movie Ive ever seen was...millionaireA millionaire is
a very rich man, having a million dollars or more.Whats a
millionaire?
A millionaire is a very rich man, having a million dollars or
more.
Do you know any millionaires?
Yes, I know some millionaires. They are Bill Gates, Carlos Helu,
etc...
Are you as rich as a millionaire?
No, Im not as rich as a millionaire.
Do you have as much money as Bill Gates?
No, I dont have as much money as Bill Gates, I have less money
than Bill Gates.stationIs your house near the train station?
Yes, my house is near the train station.
No, my house isnt near the train station; its far from the train
station.
Are there a lot of people at the train station during the rush
hour?
Yes, there are a lot of people at the train station during the
rush hour.
veryIs the Pacific Ocean very wide?
Yes, the Pacific Ocean is very wide.
Is the Nile River very long?
Yes, the Nile River is very long.
Are there very many people in a small village?
No, there arent very many people in a small village; there are
very few people in a small village.
Is it very hot in Alaska?
No, it isnt very hot in Alaska; its very cold in Alaska.
Do you eat dinner very early?
Yes, I eat dinner very early.
No, I dont eat dinner very early; I eat it very late (or
late).
Do you speak your language very well?
Yes, I speak my language very well.
merry
happy
unhappy
sadWe write A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year inside a card
when we send to our family and friends during the Christmas
season.Whats the meaning of the word merry?
The meaning of the word merry is happy.
Do you feel merry if you have successfully accomplished a
task?
Yes, I feel merry if I have successfully accomplished a
task.
Do you feel merry if the weather is bad?
No, I dont feel merry if the weather is bad, I feel sad.Do you
feel sad when you go on a trip to another country?
No, I dont feel sad when I go on a trip to another country; I
feel happy.
When we send cards to your family and friends during the
Christmas season, what do write inside it?When we send cards to
your family and friends during the Christmas season, we write A
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year inside it.
capital letterWe use capital letters at the beginning of a
sentence, for the first letter of peoples names, names of specific
places, days of the week, months of the year, nationalities and
languages, titles of people and for the pronoun I.When do we use
capital letters?
We use capital letters at the beginning of a sentence, for the
first letter of peoples names, names of specific places, days of
the week, months of the year, nationalities and languages, titles
of people and for the pronoun I.Do we use capital letters for the
first letter of peoples names?
Yes, we use capital letters for the first letter of peoples
names.
Do we use capital letters for names of places like market,
school, etc?
No, we dont use capital letters for names of places like market,
school, etc.
Why not?
Because we use capital letters for specific names of
placestogether
apart
other thanAre we together in one room?
No, we arent together in one room, we are apart.
What do you eat for dinner other than vegetables?
I eat (meat, fruits, rice, etc.) for dinner other than
vegetables.
Do you study any languages other than English?Yes, I study
a/some languages other than English.
No, I dont study any languages other than English.
Who lives in your house other than you?
My...live(s) in my house other than me.
Nobody lives in my house other than me.
quickslow
Are you a quick runner?
Yes, Im a quick runner.
No, Im not a quick runner; Im a slow runner.
Are children generally slow learners?
Yes, children are generally slow learners.
No, children arent generally slow learners; theyre generally
quick learners.sportsbasketballvolleyball
tennisWhat is your favorite sport?
My favorite sport is/are...
Do you like playing sports?
Yes, I like playing sports.
No, I dont like playing sports.
What are some sports in which we use a ball?
Some sports in which we use a ball are basketball, volleyball,
tennis, etc.Listening Comprehension 13Our stomachs are empty before
a meal but after a meal our stomachs are full.
Mathematics is an interesting subject. Christmas and
Independence Day are the two most important holidays in
America. New Year and Obon are the two most important holidays
in Japan. A smart phone is a mobile phone that is more advanced
than an ordinary mobile phone. It includes functions like email and
internet browser. The difference between a house and a flat is that
a house is a building that serves as the shelter of a family while
a flat or a condominium is a part of a building which is generally
on one floor.LESSON 31 EXERCISES1.Do you think Hawaii is a worse
place to live in than North Korea?
No, I dont think Hawaii is a worse place to live in than North
Korea; I think its a better place to live in than North
Korea.2.Which do you think is the worst season of the year?
I think winter (or other seasons) is the worst season of the
year.3.Whats a millionaire?
A millionaire is a very rich man, having a million dollars or
more.4.Do you have as much money as Bill Gates?
No, I dont have as much money as Bill Gates; I have less money
than Bill Gates.5.Are there very many people in a small
village?
No, there arent very many people in a small village; there are
very few people in a small village.6.Do you feel merry if the
weather is bad?
No, I dont feel merry if the weather is bad, I feel sad.7.What
do you eat for dinner other than vegetables?
I eat (meat, fruits, rice, etc.) for dinner other than
vegetables.8.Do we use capital letters for the first letter of
peoples names?
Yes, we use capital letters for the first letter of peoples
names.9.When we send cards to our family and friends during the
Christmas season, what do we write inside it?
When we send cards to our family and friends during the
Christmas season, we write A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
inside it.10. What are some sports in which we use a ball?
Some sports in which we use a ball are basketball, volleyball,
tennis, etc.Lesson 32holdconversation
simple
complicatedDo you hold your pen with your left hand when you
write?
Yes, I hold my pen with my left hand when I write.
No, I dont hold my pen with my left hand when I write; I hold it
with my right hand.
Should a fireman hold the hose tightly when preventing fire?Yes,
a fireman should hold the hose tightly when preventing fire.
No, a fireman shouldnt hold the hose tightly when preventing
fire.
Can you hold three cups with one hand?
Yes, I can hold three cups with one hand.
No, I cant hold three cups with one hand.
Can you hold your breath longer than 5 minutes?
Yes, I can hold my breath longer than 5 minutes.
No, I cant hold my breath longer than 5 minutes.
About how many books can your bag hold?
My bag can hold about....books.
Can a two-year old child hold a complicated conversation?
No, a two-year old child cant hold a complicated conversation;
he/she can hold a simple conversation.know
excellent
other thanDo you know how long I slept last night?
No, I dont know how long you slept last night.
Do you know how to speak Indian?Yes, I know how to speak
Indian.
No, I dont know how to speak Indian.
Do you know any excellent singers?
Yes, I know some excellent singers.
No, I dont know any excellent singers.
Do you know any other languages other than English apart from
your own?Yes, I know some other languages other than English apart
from my own.No, I dont know any other languages other than English
apart from my own.every
everybody
everything
everywhereEvery is singular whereas all is plural, although both
have the same meaning. In making sentences, we say Every girl in
the room is wearing red.; or All the girls in the room are wearing
red.Whats the difference between every and all?
The difference between every and all is that every is singular
whileall is plural.Which is right to say, Every city is beautiful.
or Every city are beautiful.?
Its right to say Every city is beautiful.
Do you study in this online school every day?
Yes, I study in this online school every day.
No, I dont study in this online school everyday; I study in this
online school...Do you exercise every day?
Yes, I exercise every day.
No, I dont exercise every day.
Do you get up early every morning?Yes, I get up early every
morning.
No, I dont get up early every morning; sometimes I get up early,
sometimes I get up late.
Are volcanoes everywhere in the world?
Yes, volcanoes are everywhere in the world.
Can we have everything in life?
Yes, we can have everything in life.
No, we cant have everything in life.
Do you know everybody in your neighborhood?
Yes, I know everybody in my neighborhood.
No, I dont know everybody in my neighborhood.
coverWhat do you cover your body with after taking a shower?
I cover my body with a towel (or bathrobe) after taking a
shower.
Do you cover yourself with a jacket when its hot?
No, I dont cover myself with a jacket when its hot.
snowDoes it snow everywhere in Asia?No, it doesnt snow
everywhere in Asia; in some places it does, in some places it
doesnt .
Does it snow in Japan?
Yes, it snows in Japan.
government
law
CongressmenCan someone like you propose a law to your
government?
No, someone like me cant propose a law to my government.
Who makes the law in your country?
Lawmakers make the law in my country.nice
What can be a nice gift to a five-year old girl?A doll (dress,
books, etc.) can be a nice gift to a five-year old girl.
Do you always treat people in a nice way?
Yes, I always treat people in a nice way.
No, I dont always treat people in a nice way.
Is this a nice dress? Yes, its a nice dress.
No, it isnt a nice dress.
alwaysDo you always sleep at the same time every night?Yes, I
always sleep at the same time every night.
No, I dont always sleep at the same time every night.
Is it always cold in winter?
Yes, its always cold in winter.
Are you always on time for your appointment?
Yes, Im always on time for my appointment.
No, Im not always on time for my appointment.
Do you always use the air conditioner in summer?
Yes, I always use the air conditioner in summer.
No, I dont always use the air conditioner in summer.
to depend onDid you depend on your parents when you were a
baby?
Yes, I depended on my parents when I was a baby.
Do your grades in school depend on your exam results?
Yes, my grades in school depend on my exam results.
No, my grades in school dont depend on my exam results.
Do you know anyone who depends on drugs (could be illegal drugs
or drugs for survival)?Yes, I know someone who depends on
drugs.
No, I dont know anyone who depends on drugs.Is there anyone who
depends on you?
Yes, there is someone who depends on me.
No, there isnt anyone who depends on me.
remember
forgetDo you remember what you did last weekend?
Yes, I remember what I did last weekend.
No, I dont remember what I did last weekend.
Do you ever forget to pay your bills?
Yes, I sometimes forget to pay my bills.
No, never forget to pay my bills.
Do you remember the name of your teacher in the first grade?
Yes, I remember the name of my teacher in the first grade.
No, I dont remember the name of my teacher in the first
grade.
Do you remember the difference between tall and short and high
and low?
Yes, I remember the difference between tall and short and high
and low.
No, I dont remember the difference between tall and short and
high and low.
Do you ever forget to bring your wallet when you go shopping?No,
I never forget to bring my wallet when I go shopping.more or less
(somewhat)Are most Asian countries more or less friends
nowadays?Yes, most Asian countries are more or less friends
today.
Are you more or less happy with your life?
Yes, Im more or less happy with my life.
weatherWhat kind of weather do you have in winter?We have cold
weather in winter.
Do you like hot weather?
Yes, I like hot weather.
No, I dont like hot weather.
Which season do you think has the best weather?
I think ... has the best weather.
LESSON 32 EXERCISES1.Do you hold your pen with your left hand
when you write?
Yes, I hold my pen with my left hand when I write. No, I dont
hold my pen with my left hand when I write; I hold it with my right
hand.2.Should a fireman hold the hose tightly when preventing
fire?
Yes, a fireman should hold the hose tightly when preventing
fire. No, a fireman shouldnt hold the hose tightly when preventing
fire.3.Can a two-year old child hold a complicated
conversation?
No, a two-year old child cant hold a complicated conversation;
he/she can hold a simple conversation.4.Do you know any other
languages other than English apart from your own?
Yes, I know some languages other than English apart from my own.
No, I dont know any other languages other than English apart from
my own.5.Which is right to say, Every city is beautiful. or Every
city are beautiful.?
Its right to say Every city is beautiful.6.Who makes the law in
your country?
Lawmakers make the law in my country.7.What can be a nice gift
to a five-year old girl?
A doll (dress, books, etc.) can be a nice gift to a five-year
old girl.
8.Do you remember the difference between tall and short and high
and low?
Yes, I remember the difference between tall and short and high
and low. No, I dont remember the difference between tall and short
and high and low.9.What kind of weather do you have in winter?
We have cold weather in winter.10. Are most Asian countries more
or less friends nowadays?
Yes, most Asian countries are more or less friends today.Lesson
33quicklyslowly
adverb
thinker
writerThe words quick and slow are both adjectives. By adding ly
to it, we make them adverbs, for example: quick-quickly and
slow-slowly. We say. He is a quick runner; he runs quickly, or She
is a slow driver; she drives slowly.Is the word quickly an
adjective?
No, the word quickly isnt an adjective; its an adverb.
Do you walk slowly during the rush hour?No, I dont walk slowly
during the rush hour; I walk quickly.
Do you generally eat slowly?
Yes, I generally eat slowly.
No, I dont generally eat slowly; I generally eat quickly.
Do you speak your language slowly?
No, I dont speak my language slowly; I speak it quickly.
Can you type quickly?Yes, I can type quickly.
No, I cant type quickl;, I type slowly.
deep
shallow
Are oceans generally deep?
Yes, oceans are generally deep.
When you have problems, do you think deeply about it?
Yes, when I have problems, I think about it deeply.
No, when I have problems, I dont think about it deeply.
past
tense
ago
past tenseI was is the past tense of I am.
You were is the past tense of you are.
He was is the past tense if He is.
She was is the past tense of She is.
It was is the past tense of It is.
We were is the past tense of We are.You were is the past tense
of You are.
They were is the past tense of They are.Whats the past tense of
they are?
They were is the past tense of they are.Whats the past tense of
she is?
She was is the past tense of she is.Were you online ten hours
ago?
Yes, I was online ten hours ago.
No, I wasnt online ten hours ago.
What were you doing before the lesson?
I was....before the lesson.
Were you sleeping at ten oclock last night?
Yes, I was sleeping at ten oclock last night.
No, I wasnt sleeping at ten oclock last night.
Were we having a dictation yesterday?
Yes, we were having a dictation yesterday.
No, we werent having a dictation yesterday.
lineWhats this? (type a line in the chatbox)Its a line.
What can we see on a notepad? We can see lines on a notepad.
Can you draw a line without a ruler?Yes, I can draw a line
without a ruler.
straight
crooked
alcoholThe opposite of straight is crooked. This is a straight
line, while this is a crooked line.
Which is easier to draw, a straight line or a crooked line?
Its easier to draw a crooked line than a straight line.
After drinking a lot of alcohol, can you still walk in a
straight line?No, after drinking a lot of alcohol, I cant walk in a
straight line; I walk in a crooked line.
Can you draw a straight line without a ruler?No, I cant draw a
straight line without a ruler.
heartIs the heart below the lungs?
No, the heart isnt below the lungs; its above the lungs.
nearlyIs it nearly the weekend?
Yes, its nearly the weekend.
No, it isnt nearly the weekend Is it nearly time to end the
lesson?
Yes, its nearly time to end the lesson.
No, it isnt nearly time to end the lesson.
Are you as nearly as rich as Bill Gates?
No, Im not as nearly as rich as Bill Gates.
Are you always nearly late for work every day?
Yes, Im always nearly late for work every day.No, Im not always
nearly late for work every day; Im sometimes nearly late for work
... Im never nearly late for work.
waitDo you usually wait for your friends when they are late?
Yes, I usually wait for my friends when they are late.
No, I dont usually wait for my friends when they are late.
If your friend was late for three hours would you still wait for
him?Yes, if my friend was late for three hours, I would still wait
for him. No, if my friend was late for three hours, I wouldnt wait
for him.
Is it pleasant to wait for a long time?
No, it isnt pleasant to wait for a long time.
If you go online 30 minutes before the lesson, will you have to
wait for the teacher to call you?
Yes, if I go online 30 minutes before the lesson I will have to
wait for the teacher to call me.
ever
neverEver and never are opposites of each other and have
different usages in the English language. Ever is positive and is
usually used in questions while never is negative and is used
mostly in statements.Whats the difference between ever and
never?
The difference between ever and never is that ever is positive
and is usually used in questions while never is negative and is
used mostly in statements.
Does it ever snow in Okinawa in spring?No, it never snows in
Okinawa in spring.
Do you ever wake up at three oclock in the morning to go to
work?
Yes, I sometimes wake up at 3 oclock in the morning to go to
work.
No, I never wake up at three oclock in the morning to go to
work.
Did you ever tell a lie when you were a child?Yes, I sometimes
told a lie when I was a child.
No, I never told a lie when I was a child.
shake
nodIs it common in your country to shake hands with friends?Yes,
its common in my country to shake hands with friends.
No, it isnt common in my country to shake hands with
friends.
Do we shake our heads when we mean yes?
No, we dont shake our heads when we mean yes; we nod our
heads.How do we nod our heads?
We nod our heads by moving it up and down.
smoke
cigarette
ash
ashtrayAre you a smoker?
Yes, Im a smoker.
No, Im not a smoker.
Does your father smoke?
Yes, my father smokes.
No, my father doesnt smoke.
Is it healthy to smoke?
No, it isnt healthy to smoke.
Whats an ashtray?
An ashtray is where people put the ash when they smoke.
cloudIs the sky covered with clouds today?
Yes, the sky is covered with clouds today.
No, the sky isnt covered with clouds today.
Are clouds made of water?
Yes, clouds are made of water.
Listening Comprehension 14A millionaire is a very rich man,
having a million dollars or more. We write A Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year inside a card when we send to our family and friends
during the Christmas season. We use capital letters at the
beginning of a sentence, for the first letter of peoples names,
names of specific places, days of the week, months of the year,
nationalities and languages, titles of people and for the pronoun
I.
LESSON 33 EXERCISES1. Do you walk slowly during the rush
hour?
No, I dont walk slowly during the rush hour; I walk quickly.2.
When you have problems, do you think deeply about it?
Yes, when I have problems, I think about it deeply. No, when I
have problems, I dont think about it deeply.3. Were you sleeping at
ten oclock last night?
Yes, I was sleeping at ten oclock last night. No, I wasnt
sleeping at ten oclock last night.4. Can you draw a line without a
ruler?
Yes, I can draw a line without a ruler.5. Which is easier to
draw, a straight line or a crooked line?
Its easier to draw a crooked line than a straight line.6. After
drinking a lot of alcohol, can you still walk in a straight
line?
No, after drinking a lot of alcohol, I cant walk in a straight
line; I walk in a crooked line.7. Are you as nearly as rich as Bill
Gates?
No, Im not as nearly as rich as Bill Gates.8. Whats the
difference between ever and never?
The difference between ever and never is that ever is positive
and is usually used in questions, while never is negative, and is
used mostly in statements.9. Does it ever snow in Okinawa in
spring?
No, it never snows in Okinawa in spring.10. How do we nod our
heads?
We nod our heads by moving it up and down.Lesson 34
square
circle
square
roundWhats this?
Its a circle.
Whats the shape of this ball?
This ball is round
Whats this?
Its a square.
Whats the shape of this table?
This table is square.
How many round objects are there in the picture? There are four
round objects in the picture.Do round objects roll easily?
Yes, some round objects roll easily.
wasnt
werentWere you alive fifty years ago?Yes, I was alive fifty
years ago.
No, I wasnt alive fifty years ago.
Were you studying English twenty years ago?
Yes, I was studying English twenty years ago.
No, I wasnt studying English twenty years ago.
Were we alive a hundred years ago?
No, we werent alive a hundred years ago.
Were you outside your house two hours ago?
Yes, I was outside my house two hours ago.
No, I wasnt outside my house two hours ago.
over
contact
objectWe say over when one object is not in contact with another
object. For example we say, My hand is over the book (teacher shows
himself/herself with hand on top of a book, but not touching the
book). We also use over when one object is in contact with another
and completely covers it. For example we say, My hand is over the
coin (teacher shows himself/herself totally covering the coin on
top of a table or book). We use on when one object does not cover
another object completely. For example we say, My hand is on the
book (teacher shows himself/herself putting his hand on a book, his
hand touching the book but should not cover it entirely)Whats over
the clouds? The plane is over the clouds?
Can birds fly over the trees?
Yes, birds can fly over the trees.
Is my hand on the coin? (Teacher shows himself/herself totally
covering the coin on top of a table or book).No, your hand isnt on
the coins;, its over the coin.
Is my hand over the book? (Teacher shows himself/herself putting
his hand on a book, his hand touching the book but should not cover
it entirely)No, your hand isnt over the book; its on the book.
Is my hand over my head? (Teacher shows himself/herself putting
her hand above her head, not touching)Yes, your hand is over your
head.
battle
warWere there a lot of battles during the World War II?
Yes, there were a lot of battles during the World War II.
Are people in danger when there is war?
Yes, people are in danger when there is war.
stopDo you think its easy to stop drinking alcohol?
Yes, I think its easy to stop drinking alcohol.
No, I dont think its easy to stop drinking alcohol.
ideaIs it a good idea to sleep very late every night?
No, it isnt a good idea to sleep very late every night; its a
bad idea.
Do you think its a bad idea to save money in the bank for future
use?
No, I dont think its a bad idea to save money in the bank for
future use; I think its a good idea.
Is it a good idea to use an alarm clock if you have to wake up
very early in the morning?
Yes, its a good idea to use an alarm clock if I have to wake up
very early in the morning.
often
rarely
theatreDo you often sleep very late at night?
Yes, I often sleep very late at night.
No, I dont often sleep very late at night; sometimes I sleep
very early, sometimes I sleep very late.
Does it often rain in your country?
Yes, it often rains in my country.
No, it doesnt often rain in my country.
Does it rarely snow in Hokkaido in winter?
No, it doesnt rarely snow in Hokkaido in winter; it always snows
in Hokkaido in winter.
Do you often watch movies in the cinema?
Yes, I often watch movies in the cinema.
No, I dont often watch movies in the cinema.
fieldHave you seen a rice field?
Yes, Ive seen a rice field.
No, I havent seen a rice field.
Do you live near the fields?
Yes, I live near the fields.
No, I dont live near the fields.
increaseDid the number of people in your country increase in the
last ten years?
Yes, the number of people in my country increased in the last
ten years.
Do you increase the amount of water you drink during the
summer?
Yes, I increase the amount of water I drink during the
summer.
understand
Is it easy to understand English movies?
No, it isnt easy to understand English movies; its
difficult.
Do you understand everything your English teacher teaches
you?
No, I dont understand everything my English teacher teaches me;
some things I dont understand.
If you dont understand what your teacher teaches you, what do
you say to him/her?
If I dont understand what my teacher teaches me, I tell him to
repeat it.
LESSON 34 EXERCISES1. Do round objects roll easily?
Yes, some round objects roll easily.2. Were we alive a hundred
years ago?
No, we werent alive a hundred years ago.3. Were there a lot of
battles during World War II?
Yes, there were a lot of battles during the World War II.4. Do
you think its easy to stop drinking alcohol?
Yes, I think its easy to stop drinking alcohol. No, I dont think
its easy to stop drinking alcohol.5. Do you think its a bad idea to
save money in the bank for future use? No, I dont think its a bad
idea to save money in the bank for future use, I think its a good
idea.6. Is it a good idea to use an alarm clock if you have to wake
up very early in the morning?
Yes, its a good idea to use an alarm clock if I have to wake up
very early in the morning.
7. Does it rarely snow in Hokkaido in winter?
No, it doesnt rarely snow in Hokkaido in winter; it always snows
in Hokkaido in winter.8. Did the number of people in your country
increase in the last ten years? Yes, the number of people in my
country increased in the last ten years.9. When do we use over and
on? We use over when one object is not in contact with another
object. We also use over when one object is in contact with another
and completely covers it. We use on when one object does not cover
another object completely. 10. If you dont understand what your
teacher teaches you, what do you say to him/her?
If I dont understand what my teacher teaches me, I tell him to
repeat it.Lesson 35didDid is the past tense of the verb to do.Whats
the past tense of the verb to do?
Did is the past tense of the verb to do.
past tense of regular verbsform
regular
howRegular verbs form their past tense by adding the letters ed
at the end of the word. For example: talk-talked; play-played;
work-worked, etc. How do regular verbs form their past
tense?Regular verbs form their past tense by adding the letters ed
at the end of the word. Did you jog yesterday?
Yes, I jogged yesterday.
No, I didnt jog yesterday.
Did you use your mobile phone last night?
Yes, I used my mobile phone last night.
No, I didnt use my mobile phone last night.
Did you e-mail a friend last week?Yes, I e-mailed a friend last
week.
No, I didnt e-mail a friend last week.
Who cooked your dinner last night?
My ... (mom, wife, sister...etc) cooked my dinner last
night.
Nobody cooked my dinner last night.
Did you live in that city for the past two months?
Yes, I lived in this city for the past two months.
No, I didnt live in this city for the past two months.
Note that, we only add ed to the verb when it is in the
positive, but not when it is in the negative or question form.
Instead, we use did and the infinitive without to. For example, Did
we talk yesterday? - No, we didnt talk yesterday.Do we add ed to a
verb in the negative and question form?
No, we dont add ed to a verb in the negative and question
form.
What do we do instead?
We use did and the infinitive without to instead.Did I cook your
breakfast this morning?
No, you didnt cook my breakfast this morning.
Did you work last Sunday?Yes, I worked last Sunday.
No, I didnt work last Sunday.
Did you dance last night?
Yes, I danced last night.
No, I didnt dance last night.pay
cash
credit card
waiterwaitressDo you often pay using a credit card when you eat
in a restaurant?
Yes, I often pay using a credit card when I eat in a
restaurant.
No, I dont often pay using a credit card when I eat in a
restaurant, I pay in cash.
Which is safer to bring cash or credit card?
Its safer to bring...
Who serves your food in a restaurant?
A waiter or a waitress serves my food in a restaurant.
Do you generally give a tip to the waiter?
Yes, I generally give a tip to the waiter.
No, I dont generally give a tip to the waiter.
health healthyunhealthyIs it healthy to drink alcohol every
day?No, it isnt healthy to drink alcohol every day.Which is
healthier to eat, fruits and vegetables or cake and soda?Its
healthier to eat fruits and vegetables.
What must you do to live a healthy life?We must eat healthy
food, exercise, etc...to live a healthy life.
(Answer may vary)necessaryIs it necessary to eat in order to
live?
Yes, its necessary to eat in order to live.
Is it necessary to stay healthy in order to live longer?
Yes, its necessary to stay healthy in order to live longer.
measureWhat do we use to measure our weight?
We use a weighing scale to measure our weight.
What do we use to measure the temperature?
We use a thermometer to measure the temperature.desk
office
jobDo children use desks in schools?
Yes, children use desks in schools.
Are online jobs common in your country?Yes, online jobs are
common in my country.
No, online jobs arent common in my country.
Is speaking English necessary to find a good job in your
country?
Yes, speaking English is necessary to find a good job in my
country.
corneratDoes a round table have corners?
No, a round table has no corners.
Can you stand at a corner in your room?
Yes, I can stand at a corner in my room.
What can you see at the corner of your room?
I can see a cabinet, etc... at the corner of my room.I can see
nothing...at the corner of my room.
How many corners does your room have?
My room has four corners.
ship
boatHave you seen a ship?
Yes, Ive seen a ship.
No, I havent seen a ship.
Can we go by ship from Japan to Korea?
Yes, we can go by ship from Japan to Korea.
Is a boat larger than a ship?
No a boat isnt larger than a ship, its smaller than a ship.
Which do you prefer to travel by ship or by plane?
I prefer to travel by...
peaceAre all countries at peace with other countries?
No, not all countries are at peace with other countries.
Listening Comprehension 15For something that is still or not
moving, we say look at but for something that is moving, we say
watch.If we want to use a verb after a preposition, it must be a
gerund. Its impossible to use an infinitive after a preposition.The
difference between beside and besides is that beside means next to
while besides means other than or apart from. The current season in
my country is autumn. The country has a fresher air. I watch the
news in the evening other than eating dinner. Christmas is on the
25thof December.LESSON 35 EXERCISES1. How do regular verbs form
their past tense?
Regular verbs form their past tense by adding the letters ed at
the end of the word.2. Did you use your mobile phone last
night?
Yes, I used my mobile phone last night. No, I didnt use my
mobile phone last night.3. Did you live in that city for the past
two months?
Yes, I lived in this city for the past two months. No, I didnt
live in this city for the past two months.4. Is it healthy to drink
alcohol every day? No, it isnt healthy to drink alcohol every
day.5. Do we add ed to a verb in the negative and question
form?
No, we dont add ed to a verb in the negative and question
form.6. Are online jobs common in your country?
Yes, online jobs are common in my country.No, online jobs arent
common in my country. 7. Is speaking English necessary to find a
good job in your country? Yes, speaking English is necessary to
find a good job in my country.8. Can we go by ship from Japan to
Korea?
Yes, we can go by ship from Japan to Korea.9. Is a boat larger
than a ship?
No, a boat isnt larger than a ship; its smaller than a ship.10.
Are all countries at peace with other countries?
No, not all countries are at peace with other countries.Lesson
36how oftenHow often do you study here in this online school?
I study here in this online school ... (every day, every night,
three times a week... etc.)
How often do you go grocery shopping?
I go grocery shopping ... (every day, every night, three times a
week..etc.)
How often do you have a haircut?
I have a haircut about once a month, once in three months...
etc.
How often do we live?
We only live once.
talk
voice
howeverThe verbs talk and speak have the same meaning. We can
speak or talk to somebody about something. However, we must say I
speak Japanese and not I talk Japanese.Can we say Im talking
Japanese?
No, we cant say Im talking Japanese.
What should we say instead?
We should say Im speaking Japanese instead.Do you talk to your
family every day?
Yes, I talk to my family every day.
No, I dont talk to my family every day.
Do you speak about your problems to other people?
Yes, I speak about my problems to other people.
No, I dont speak about my problems to other people.
Can you hear my voice?
Yes, I can hear your voice.
treeHave you seen a mango tree?
Yes, Ive seen a mango tree.
No, I havent seen a mango tree.
Can you see any trees outside your window?
Yes, I can see some trees outside my window.
No, I cant see any trees outside my window.
alongIf you want to go to the nearest supermarket, which
street/road must you go/walk along?
If I want to go to the nearest supermarket, I must go/walk along
... (name of street/road)
wayWhich is the fastest way to go to your work (or the
supermarket/school)?
The fastest way to go to my work is to go along...to take the
train...etc.
Which is the quickest way to get information about specific
topics?The quickest way to get information about specific topics is
through the internet... (or books, etc.)
Whats the best way to learn English well?
The best way to learn English well is to study very hard and
practice a lot.
Do you know the way from your city to the next city by car?
Yes, I know the way from my city to the next city by car.No, I
dont know the way from my city to the next city by car.
agreeDo you agree that North Korea is a beautiful country?
Yes, I agree that North Korea is a beautiful country.No, I dont
agree that North Korea is a beautiful country.Do you agree that
Obon is one of the most important holidays in Japan?
Yes, I agree that Obon is one of the most important holidays in
Japan.
Do you always agree with other peoples opinions?
No, I dont always agree with other peoples opinions.
farm
pig
cow
horse
chicken
duck
sheep
goatIs there a farm near your house?
Yes, theres a farm near my house.
No, there isnt a farm near my house.
What animals can we see in a farm?
We can see pigs, cows...etc. in a farm.
Whats the plural of sheep?
The plural of sheep is sheep.
Whats the plural of goat?
The plural of goat is goats.
jumpCan you jump very high?
Yes, I can jump very high.
No, I cant jump very high.
Can you jump over a tree?
