lesson 66 67 cal Flashcards
When do we use the present continuous?
We use the present continuous for an action that is in progress now.
Were you chatting to anybody when I came into the room at the beginning of the lesson?
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Yes I was chatting to somebody when you came into the room at the beginning of the lesson.
No I wasn’t chatting to anybody when you came into the room at the beginning of the lesson
Were the students standing or sitting when I left the classroom at the end of the last lesson?
The students were sitting when you left the classroom at the end of the last lesson.
Was it raining while you were coming to school today?
Yes it was raining while I was coming to school today.
No it wasn’t raining while I was coming to school today
What were you doing at this time last Sunday?
I was reading a book at this time last Sunday.
Do you think most people in this town were sleeping at midnight last night?
Yes I think most people in this town were sleeping at midnight last night.
Where were you living ten years ago?
I was living w ZG ten years ago.
About how much does a doctor earn a year in your country?
A doctor earns about 300 000 a year in my country.
Would it be OK for a man to wear jeans and trainers if he was going to a formal dinner?
No it wouldn’t be OK for a man to wear jeans and trainers if he was going to a formal dinner; he should wear a suit and tie.
When we meet somebody for the first time what can we say?
When we meet somebody for the first time we can say “Nice to meet you”.
What do we say if we want to be more formal?
If we want to be more formal we say “How do you do?”
And what does the other person reply?
The other person replies “How do you do?”
Is it easy to persuade people to give their money away?
No it isn’t easy to persuade people to give their money away; it’s difficult.
How often do you go to the hairdresser’s?
I go to the hairdresser’s 10 times a year.
Why do you think some films are so popular?
I think some films are so popular because they tell interesting or exciting stories.
Is it grammatically correct to say “I’ve seen her yesterday”?
No it isn’t grammatically correct; we should say “I saw her yesterday” instead.
What does a bathroom usually contain?
A bathroom usually contains a bath or shower a toilet and a basin.
Which do you prefer: baths or showers?
I prefer showers.
What’s a rain shower?
A rain shower is a short period of rain.
What does a mirror do?
A mirror reflects light.
In which rooms in a house do we usually find a mirror?
We usually find a mirror in a bathroom or a bedroom.
What does the active voice communicate?
The active voice communicates that the subject does the action.
What does the passive voice communicate?
The passive voice communicates that the subject receives the action.
How do we form the passive voice?
We form the passive voice with the verb “to be” and a past participle.
Do I force you to give long answers during the lesson?
Yes you force me/us to give long answers during the lesson because it is important to speak as much as possible.
When you were a child did your parents make you eat your vegetables?
Yes when I was a child my parents made me eat my vegetables.
No when I was a child my parents didn’t make me eat my vegetables
What kind of films make you laugh?
The kind of films that make me laugh are commedies
What is a snack?
A snack is something small that people eat between meals like a sandwich or a bag of crisps.
Which would you prefer as a snack during a morning break: a bag of crisps or some biscuits?
I’d prefer some biscuits as a snack during a morning break.
Where were you born?
I was born in Skwierzyna.
How soon after you were born did you learn to walk?
I learnt to walk about a year after I was born.
Do you like reading books with stories about murders in them?
Yes I like reading books with stories about murders in tchem.
No I don’t like reading books with stories about murders in tchem
Would you like to see inside a prison?
Yes I’d like to see inside a prison
No I wouldn’t like to see inside a prison
Why or why not?
Because I’d find it interesting.
Because it’d make me feel very unhappy
What’s a pupil?
A pupil is a child who’s in school.
Do most pupils in your country have to wear a uniform?
Yes most pupils in my country have to wear a uniform.
No most pupils in my country don’t have to wear a uniform
What do we call the part of a tree that’s in the land? We call the
part of a tree that’s in the land the roots.
Have you got a good memory?
Yes I’ve got a good memory.
No I haven’t got a good memory
If you want to go from one side of the road to the other what must you do?
If I want to go from one side of the road to the other I must cross the road.
What must you do before crossing the road?
I must look both ways before crossing the road.
If you wanted to go from here to Scotland would you have to cross the sea or would you be able to go all the way by land?
If I wanted to go from here to Scotland I’d have to cross the sea.
What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up this morning?
The first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning was …
What’s the opposite of the word “dangerous”?
The opposite of the word “dangerous” is “safe”.
Do you think it’s safe to shop online?
Yes I think it’s safe to shop online.
No I don’t think it’s safe to shop online
Do parents often worry about their children’s safety?
Yes parents often worry about their children’s safety.
Is it safe for young children to cross the road on their own?
No it isn’t safe for young children to cross the road on their own.
Do you like going on holiday on your own?
Yes I like going on holiday on my own.
No I don’t like going on holiday on my own; I prefer going in company
What’s the past of the verb “to lie”?
The past of the verb “to lie” is “lay”.
How long did you lie in bed for last night?
I lay in bed for 8 hours last night.
Which two countries have the highest standards of living in the world?
Japan and Dubai have the highest standards of living in the world.
What’s the standard height for a man (or woman) in this country?
The standard height for a man in this country is 180 cm.
