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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1.3.17 - LISTEN & SPEAK

MAD Segmented Recording

Listen to the questions about chores that you and your family members do. Please answer

each one in a complete sentence. If you or your family does not do the chore, either make up

a response, or say you do not do that at home.

1. Who washes the dishes in your family? 5. Who cooks dinner?

2. How often does your family mow the lawn? 6. Who sets and clears the table?

3. Who does the laundry? 7. How often do you feed your pet?

4. How often does your family do laundry? 8. How often do you make your bed?

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

PRESENT CONTINUOUS OF IRREGULAR VERBS

The present continuous tense talks about actions that are happening at the present moment.
In the continuous tense, verbs are formed with the auxiliary verb to be and the present participle of the
action verb.

1. If a one syllable verb ends in consonant + vowel + For example: sit → sitting
consonant, double the final consonant and add -ing. run → running beg → begging
jog → jogging

*Exception: For words that end w, x and y, do not mow → mowing box → boxing
double the last consonant; just add -ing. play → playing

2. When a verb ends in silent ‘-e’, the silent ‘-e’ is For example: make → making
dropped and -ing is added. take → taking see → seeing

*Exception: When a verb ends in an ‘-e’ which is not be → being
silent, the final ‘-e’ is not dropped before the ending
-ing is added.

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GRAMMAR

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1.3.18 - READ

MAD Multiple Choice

Choose the correct form of the irregular present participle for each action verb.

1. to live A. live B. liveing C. living

2. to stay A. staying B. staing C. stayying

3. to run A. running B. run C. runing

4. to take A. take B. taking C. takeing

5. to get A. geting B. get C. getting

6. to see A. see B. seeing C. seing

7. to mow A. mow B. mowing C. mowwing

8. to buy A. buying B. buyying C. buy

ACTIVITY 1.3.19 - WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Write a present continuous sentence that describes what chore each person is doing at

their home right now.

For example: You see: I / to do the laundry You type: [I am doing the laundry.]

1. Tiffany / to make the bed [Tiffany is making the bed.]

2. John and I / to set the table [John and I are setting the table.]

3. Rachel / to clear the table [Rachel is clearing the table.]

4. Steve and Tom / to mow the lawn [Steve and Tom are mowing the lawn.]

5. You / to wash the clothes [You are washing the clothes.]

6. My mom / to water the plants [My mom is watering the plants.]

7. My parents / to cook dinner [My parents are cooking dinner.]

8. Melody / to clean her room [Melody is cleaning her room.]

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ACTIVITY 1.3.20 - LISTEN
MAD Category Match
Listen to the people describe their chores. Move the chores below the correct person’s name.
My name is Eric. I have three chores to do today. I am feeding the dog first. Then, I am taking
out the garbage. Finally, I am washing the dog.
My name is Stephanie. Today, I am making my bed. Next, I am vacuuming the living room.
Lastly, I am washing the living room windows.
My name is Emma. Tonight, I am cooking dinner, setting the table and washing the dishes.
My name is Owen. This morning, I am cleaning my room and then I am vacuuming it. Once I am
done, I am washing my dirty clothes.
My name is Jenny. Today I have to do a lot of chores outside. I am watering the plants and
flowers. Then, I am mowing the lawn. Finally, I am washing all the windows.

Eric Stephanie Emma Owen Jenny
feeding the dog cooking dinner cleaning the room watering the plants
making the bed setting the table
taking out the washing the dishes vacuuming the and flowers
garbage vacuuming the room
living room mowing the lawn
washing the dog washing the clothes
washing the living washing all the
room windows windows

ACTIVITY 1.3.21 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Use the name of the person and the picture of the chore to say what each person is doing.
Use the present continuous.

1. Morgan is watering the flowers. 4. You are taking out the
garbage.

2. Peter is mowing the lawn. 5. I am making the bed.

3. My brother and I are setting 6. My mom and sister are
the table. vacuuming.
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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1.3.22 - SPEAK

MAD Open Recording

Look at the picture. First, say what wrong chore the man is doing.

Then, say the correct 2 chores that the man has to do.

For example: You see: You say: He is washing the garbage.

He has to do the laundry.

He has to take out the garbage.

He is vacuuming the window.
1. He has to vacuum the house.

He has to clean the window.

He is washing the flowers.
2. He has to water the flowers.

He has to clean the bathroom.

He is mowing the bed.
3. He has to make the bed.

He has to mow the lawn.

He is watering the dog.
4. He has to wash the dog.

He has to water the flowers.

He is drying the food.
5. He has to dry the clothes.

He has to make dinner.

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ACTIVITY 1.3.23 - SPEAK: Let’s Build Sentences

LAD Pairing or Group Activity

Look at the words on your worksheet. Make as many sentence combinations as possible

with your partner or group. The verbs should be conjugated in the present continuous

tense. Listen carefully to your partner(s) and when it is your turn, try not to repeat any of the

sentences.

Subject Infinitive Verb Object

I to make the dishes

You to clean the room

Jeff to take out the clothes

She to wash the bed

Bob and I to do the garbage

Lizzy and Todd the windows

TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the
recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record. Print the worksheet from the
A2 Resources Google Doc Folder, or download the A2StudentWorksheet.pdf.

ACTIVITY 1.3.24 - SPEAK: How often?
LAD Pairing Activity
Ask your partner how often each person does each chore. Teachers, you will have to print this
worksheet for the students.
Partner Activity Explanation: Partner 1 and Partner 2 have different questions and answers.
Partner 1 asks a question to Partner 2 and Partner 2 then answers the question.
For example: On your worksheet you will see:
Partner 1 Worksheet

Partner 1 - Questions to ask Partner 2 Partner 1 - Answers to Partner 2’s Questions

1. Chloe / to take out the garbage 1. Grace (daily)

Partner 2 Worksheet

Partner 2 - Answers to Partner 1’s Questions Partner 2 - Questions to ask Partner 1
1. Chloe (never) 1. Grace / to cook dinner

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1.3.24 - SPEAK: How often? (Continued)
LAD Pairing Activity
Partner 1 Asks: How often does Chloe take out the garbage?
Partner 2 Answers: Chloe never takes out the garbage.
Partner 2 Asks: How often does Grace cook dinner?
Partner 1 Answers: Grace cooks dinner daily.

Partner 1 Worksheet Partner 1 - Answers to Partner 2’s Questions
Partner 1 - Questions to ask Partner 2

1. Dave / to dry the clothes in a dryer 1. Kate and Owen (monthly)
2. the girls / to water the flowers 2. Brooke (often)
3. you / to make your bed 3. I (daily)
4. your parents / to do the laundry 4. my sister / (never)
5. Travis / to vacuum 5. Jason / (always)

Partner 2 Worksheet Partner 2 - Questions to ask Partner 1
Partner 2 - Answers to Partner 1’s Questions

1. Dave (never) 1. Kate and Owen / to wash the windows
2. the girls (always) 2. Brooke / to mow the lawn
3. I (sometimes) 3. you / to clear the table
4. my parents (every day) 4. your sister / to clean her room
5. Travis (rarely) 5. Jason / to feed the dog

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ACTIVITY 1.3.25 - SPEAK: Chores at Home
LAD Pairing Activity
Partner 1 asks Partner 2 a question. Partner 2 answers. Partner 1 writes the person’s name
and his/her answer in the question box. Sometimes they are closed questions and sometimes
they are open-ended questions. Answer accordingly.

TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the
recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record. Print the worksheet from the
A2 Resources Google Doc Folder, or download the A2StudentWorksheet.pdf.

For example: Partner 1: Do you do your own laundry?
Partner 1: No, my mom does my laundry.
Partner 1: What is your name?
Partner 1: My name is Becky.

In the box that asks: ‘‘Do you do your own laundry?’’ Partner 1 writes: “No, Becky doesn’t do her
own laundry.’’ OR ‘‘No, Becky’s mom does her laundry.” Answers will vary!

Now repeat, but Partner 2 asks a question.

Then, the teacher switches the LAD partners so the students can talk with another partner.

Do you do your own How often do you Who usually cooks How often do you

laundry? clean your room? dinner at your house? wash your clothes?

How often do you Do you feed a pet? Who sets the table? How often do you
vacuum? water your plants?

When do you feed Do you make your When do you take out Who washes the
your pet? bed every morning?
the garbage? dishes?

Who usually clears Do you often help at How often do you When do you wash
the table? home? mow the lawn? the windows?

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READING

FAMILY CHORES

ACTIVITY 1.3.26 - READ
MAD Category Match
Read the email from Isabella. Fill in the chart to show who has to do which chores in her family.

Isabella Mom Dad Brother
washes the dishes cooks dinner mows the lawn feeds the dog dinner
does the laundry washes the dishes waters the plants clears the table
cleans her bedroom vacuums the house waters the flowers does the laundry
feeds the dog in the morning shops for food takes out the garbage cleans his room
cleans her bedroom

ACTIVITY 1.3.27 - WRITE
MAD Open Text
Respond to Isabella’s email. Answer her questions about your family and household chores.

ACTIVITY 1.3.28 - LISTEN & SPEAK

MAD Simultaneous Recording

Listen to the questions related to the chores and say your answers in complete sentences.

1. Who washes the dishes in your home? 4. Who vacuums in your home?

2. What chores do you have to do? 5. How often does your family do the laundry?

3. How often do you have to do each chore? 6. Who takes out the garbage?

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VIDEO - LET’S DO SOME CHORES!

LT 1.1 - LISTEN (Available with or without captions)

MAD Viewing

Watch the chapter video.
Teachers, you can also launch this as a LAD activity and have your students all watch it at the
same time.
Connor: Hey Jack, wait up.
Jack: Hey.
Connor: Grace, Skylar and I are goin’ swimmin’* after school today. You in?
Jack: Wait. When and where?
Connor: My house, in about an hour.
Jack: Uh, I can’t. I have to do some chores at my house. I didn’t do ‘em* this week, and my mom’s
going to be mad if I don’t.
Connor: What chores do you have to do?
Jack: Well, first, I have to clean my room. Then, I have to vacuum and lastly, I have to do my
laundry. Laundry is not fun.
Connor: You do your own laundry?
Jack: Yeah, don’t you?
Connor: No! I tried doing it once, and I shrunk my mom’s shirt, and she was not so happy with me,
so I am not allowed to touch that anymore.

*goin’ swimmin’* - When using -ing verbs amongst friends, it is common for people to drop the -g.
‘em* - ‘Em can be used in informal spoken language to shorten them.
ya* - Ya can be used in informal spoken language to replace you.

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LET’S TALK!

VIDEO - LET’S DO SOME CHORES!

LT 1.1 - LISTEN (Continued) (Available with or without captions)
MAD Viewing

Jack: Yeah, I mean I only have to do my laundry, not my family’s.
Connor: Is that it or do you have to do anything else?
Jack: No, lastly I have to do the dishes.
Connor: Okay, well that’s not too bad. If you start as soon as you get home, you could probably be
done in an hour and come over and go swimming.
Jack: Are you crazy? There’s no way I can get it done in an hour.
Connor: Whatever you say, man. Sorry you can’t come with us. Maybe next time. I’ll catch ya* later.
Jack: Alright, see you around.
Connor: See ya.

Jack: Hey, what are you guys doing here? Come on in.
Connor: I called for backup.
Skylar: We’re here to help. What can we do for ya?
Jack: Well, I have to do the dishes, do my laundry, vacuum and clean my room.
Grace: I can do the dishes.
Skylar: I can vacuum.
Jack: And what are you going to do, Connor?
Connor: I am here to make sure you clean your room, so we can all go swimming!
Jack: Thanks! I appreciate the help, man. Alright, well come on.

Jack: Okay, Grace. Here’s the dishes. Here’s the soap. And here is how you turn on the water.
Grace: Oh really?!
Jack: Hey!

Jack: Ok, Skylar. Here is the vacuum.
Skylar: So, how do you turn it on?
Jack: The red button turns it on and the gray one reclines it back.
Skylar: Got it.

Jack: You can start by helping me pick up some clothes, Connor. Thanks.

ya* - Ya can be used in informal spoken language to replace you.

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LT 1.2 - LISTEN

MAD Multiple Choice

Respond with True or False based on what you heard.

1. Connor invites Jack to go swimming.

A. True B. False

2. Jack says that he can go swimming.

A. True B. False

3. Jack has to do the dishes, vacuum, wash the windows and do the laundry.

A. True B. False

4. Jack’s friends help him with his chores.

A. True B. False

5. Grace vacuums.

A. True B. False

6. Jack does the dishes.

A. True B. False

LT 1.3 - LISTEN
MAD Text Match
Match the chore with the person who completed it.
1. Grace - does the dishes
2. Skylar - vacuums
3. Connor - helps clean Jack’s room
4. Jack - does the laundry

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LET’S TALK!

INTERVIEWS - LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR HOME!

LT 1.4 - LISTEN
MAD Viewing
Listen to the following students talk about themselves.
Note: The interview answers are unscripted responses to a question. You may notice some
grammatical errors, so please keep in mind that these are authentic responses.

Ashley Carl Jason

LT 1.5 - LISTEN & WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Listen to the following students talk about themselves. Fill in the blanks with words that

are missing in their interview. The blanks may have more than one word. Use capitalization

when needed.

Ashley: “My [house] is pretty big. It has three floors: two stories and a [basement]. I have a bed,

obviously, that has a gray bed sheet and I have a gray [chair] in the corner. Everything is gray.

For [chores], we pretty much all work together. I [clean] my room. My parents kind of help out

throughout the rest of the house. We all kind of [vacuum] together especially because [there]

is a lot of cat hair everywhere. We clean the [bathrooms] every other weekend. We take the bed

sheets off the bed and do those pretty much [every weekend].”

Carl: “My house is pretty big. It’s three stories. We’ve got our [living] room and all that with the

TV and family room on the main floor. Then [upstairs] we’ve got our bathrooms, bedrooms, all

that stuff and then the basement we’ve got a ping pong table, kind of just an area to hang out.

So, my room is completely blue and orange. On one side I have all of my [dressers] and all that

stuff. [On] my dressers I’ve just got kind of like memories from places I’ve been. On the other

side of my room I have my bed with a desk with my [computer] on it. And then for chores I

usually have to [mow the lawn] and then vacuum. It’s kind of just something that we’ve always

done. So, we do that every single [Saturday]. Our family all just does our chores. My mom does

the bathrooms. My dad mops and does the [kitchen].” LET’S TALK! 1-53

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LT 1.5 - LISTEN & WRITE (Continued)
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Jason: My [house] has three stories. It has a [basement], a middle level, and a top level. On the
top level is where all of our [bedrooms] are. The middle level has the [kitchen] and across from
the kitchen is the [living room] and beside the living room is the sunroom. In the basement we
have a movie room. That’s my favorite room. And several guest rooms around the movie room.
My [room] has a big writing desk where I do all of my homework, and [above] that desk I have a
lot of different [posters] from the bands that I like. I have a reading [chair] that’s beside the desk
and my bed is on the other side of the room. The chores that I have are I have to walk my [dog]
just about every day. I do the [dishes] occasionally and put the dishes back in the cabinets, and I
don’t do a whole lot to be honest.

LT 1.6 - LISTEN
MAD Category Match
After watching the interviews, match the sentences with the students who used them.

Ashley Carl Jason
My room is all gray. The living room has a TV. We have a sunroom.
I clean my room. We hang out in the basement. I love the movie room.
We have cats. I have a computer. I walk my dog.
I mow the lawn. I do not help a lot at home.

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REVIEW: SELF-EVALUATION How well do I
understand the topic?

I CAN... Additional Refer to...
Practice (Page = P.)

Review (R) Section 1
Section 2
1. describe rooms in a house and R. 2, 5, 7, 8
household items.

2. use prepositions of place. R. 2, 4, 7, 8 P. 1-8

3. describe what there is in a room. R. 4, 7, 8 P. 1-25

4. use the present continuous. R. 6 P. 1-22

5. use adverbs of frequency. R. 1, 3, 8 P. 1-37

R1 - LISTENING 1
MAD Multiple Choice
Listen to the description of the chores that Bella and her family do and how often. Then, answer
the questions based on what you heard.

“Hi. My name is Bella, and I live in Washington, D.C. My sister and I do chores daily. We make our
beds every morning. In the morning, my mom always cooks for us. After we eat, my sister often
washes the dishes. My dad sometimes waters the plants before he goes to work. In the evening,
I usually cook dinner for my family because I love to cook. My sister sets the table, and my dad
usually clears the table. Finally, my dad often takes out the garbage after dinner.”

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R1 - LISTENING 1 (Continued)

MAD Multiple Choice

1. What do Bella and her sister do every morning?

A. cook dinner B. set the table C. take out the garbage D. make their beds

2. How often does Bella’s dad water the plants?

A. always B. often C. sometimes D. usually

3. Who washes the dishes after breakfast?

A. Bella’s sister B. Bella C. Bella’s mom D. Bella’s dad

4. How often does Bella’s dad take out the garbage?

A. always B. often C. sometimes D. never

5. Why does Bella cook dinner for her family?

A. because she has to B. because her mom tells her to C. because she loves to cook

R2 - LISTENING 2
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Listen to the following student talk about herself and the chapter topic. Fill in the blanks
with words that are missing in her interview. The blanks may have more than one word.

Taylor: “My [house] has three levels to it. The bottom [basement]
has the office and [the garage]. And then up the stairs is the kitchen
and [living room]. Up the stairs is my room, [the laundry room],
and then my mom’s room and the [bathrooms]. My room has my
[bed] right when you walk in and the closet right [next to] the bed
and the dresser is right next to my bed. It’s a small [dresser], and
then across [from] my bed there is a keyboard and my [window]
and my TV. I [clean] my room and my bathroom for chores, and I
also [take out] the trash, and I do this about [every Sunday].”

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R3 - GRAMMAR 1

MAD Question and Answer

Type sentences that describe how often each person does the chore. Be careful with the

placement of the adverb of frequency.

For example: You see: monthly / you / to wash the windows

You type: You wash the windows monthly.

1. sometimes / Tom / to vacuum Tom sometimes vacuums. OR Sometimes Tom vacuums.

2. never / I / to set the table I never set the table.

3. weekly / you / to do the laundry You do the laundry weekly.

4. often / my dad / to cook dinner My dad often cooks dinner. OR Often my dad cooks dinner.

5. daily / we / to dry the dishes We dry the dishes daily.

6. always / she / to water the plants She always waters the plants.

7. rarely / Tiffany / to cook dinner Tiffany rarely cooks dinner.

R4 - GRAMMAR 2
MAD Open Text
Look at the picture of the bedroom. For each set of furniture items write a sentence that
describes where the first item is located in relation to the second item. Start your sentence
with there is or there are.
1. rug / bed

There is a rug in front of the bed.
2. books / bookshelf

There are books on the bookshelf.
3. pillow / bed

There is a pillow on the bed.
4. desk / clock

There is a desk under the clock.
5. curtains / window

There are curtains in front of the window.
6. computer / small table

There is a computer far from the small table.

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R5 - READING
MAD Question and Answer
Read Rebecca’s description of her house. Answer the questions based upon what you read.

“Hi, my name is Rebecca. Welcome to my home! My parents and I live in a small home in the
city. I am an only child. In our home we have a big living room where we host a lot of parties.
My mom has two siblings, and my dad has three siblings. We like to have them all over for
holidays. We have a small kitchen, which is okay because my parents do not like to cook very
much. We do not have a dining room, but do have a table in the kitchen. We rarely eat dinner
together because my mom works late. There are three bedrooms, but we only need two. The
third bedroom has a bed for family or friends when they stay at our house. There are one
and a half bathrooms in our house.”

1. Why does the family rarely eat together?
2. What does Rebecca and her family like to do in the living room?
3. How many bedrooms does the family need?
4. Where is the dinner table located?
5. What is the third bedroom used for?

Possible answers:
1. Rebecca’s mom works late.
2. They like to host a lot of parties.
3. Her family needs two bedrooms.
4. The dinner table is located in the kitchen.
5. The third bedroom is used for family.

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R6 - WRITING
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Look at the picture and type a sentence describing what each person is doing.
Use the present continuous.

For example: You see: You type: [Michael is making his bed.]

1. [My parents and I are 5. [The girls are feeding
the dog.]
cooking dinner.]

2. [Sam is setting the table.] 6. [I am cleaning the
bedroom.]

3. [Matt is washing the 7. [Susan is taking out

windows.] the garbage.]

4. [You are watering the plants.] 8. [Jack is vacuuming.]

R7 - SPEAKING 1
MAD Open Recording
Describe your kitchen in detail. Talk about the color and the furniture, and use prepositions
of place to help describe where items are located in the kitchen.

R8 - SPEAKING 2
MAD Open Recording
Look at the vocabulary images from the beginning of each section. Describe each picture
using new vocabulary that you learned from this chapter.

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ASSESSMENT

PROJECT 1 (Optional: Refer to the Rubric Section.)

DRAW YOUR DREAM ROOM

With a partner, dream up the best bedroom you can think of. First, design your room on a

piece of paper. Then, label each item with the correct English vocabulary word. Lastly, write

sentences describing your room. You should aim to have 20 objects in your room that can

be labeled. Write at least 15 sentences together with your partner. Turn in your drawing and

sentences to your teacher.

Teacher Note: Have the students present their rooms to the class if you would like to add a
speaking portion to this project.

PROJECT 2 (Optional: Refer to the Rubric Section.)

DESIGN YOUR DREAM ROOM ON A BUDGET

With a partner, design a room on the computer with pictures and prices. Look at different

sites and online stores to find furniture you would like to have in your room. Make sure you

keep track of the prices. Your goal is to have a nice room and stay under budget. You are

given $ _______ to spend. Turn in your final picture and your budget checklist to your teacher.

For example: Budget Checklist - Budget $2,000

Furniture Item Cost Website Total Money Left to Spend
Bed $759.00 www.bedsrus.com $2,000-$759 = $1,241
Desk $382.00 www.desksdesks.com $1,241-$382 = $859

Teacher Note: Have the students present their rooms to the class if you would like to add a
speaking portion to this project. Decide if you want the students to print off the room picture
or if you will show it on the computer.

Make it interactive! Have students vote for which room they like best, which is the most
creative, which is the best room for the best price, etc.

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ASSESSMENT

LISTENING 1
MAD Multiple Choice
Listen to the description of the chores that Alex and his siblings do and how often. Then, answer
the questions based on what you heard.

“Hi. My name is Alex, and I live in New York City. I have two siblings, a brother and a sister.
We do chores to help our family. We make our beds every morning. I clean my bedroom often, but
my siblings rarely clean their rooms. My brother and I wash the windows monthly. My sister never
washes the windows. She walks our dog, Max. I never walk him, but I feed him daily.
My parents cook dinner nightly. I always set the table. After dinner, my brother clears the table, and
my sister loads the dishwasher. Sometimes my mom washes the dishes. Finally, my brother takes
out the garbage.”

1. Which chore does Alex NOT do?

A. make the bed B. wash the windows C. walk the dog D. set the table
D.clears the table
2. Which chore does Alex’s sister do after dinner? D. his sister
D. rarely
A. sets the table B. loads the dishwasher C. takes out the garbage
D. sometimes
3. Who walks Max, the dog? D. Alex’s brother

A. Alex B. his parents C. his brother

4. How often do Alex’s siblings clean their rooms?

A. every morning B. often C. never

5. Who does NOT wash the windows?

A. Alex’s sister B. Alex C. Alex’s brother

6. How often do Alex’s parents cook dinner?

A. never B. rarely C. every night

7. Who washes the dishes?

A. Alex B. Alex’s mom C. Alex’s sister

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ASSESSMENT

LISTENING 2
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Listen to the following student talk about herself and the chapter topic. Fill in the blanks
with words that are missing in her interview. The blanks may have more than one word.

Emily: “My [home] has three levels. I have an unfinished [basement]
where we have some workout stuff, and then on my middle level we
have our [kitchen] and our living room. On the top level is where
everyone’s [bedrooms] are. My room is usually a mess. I have my [bed]
in my far corner, and I have a nightstand [next to] it, and I have [a desk]
next to my nightstand. [Chores] around the house that I do: I take my
dog out for walks, and I let my dog out, and I [clean the dishes], and
occasionally I [mow the lawn], and I do this [every day].”

GRAMMAR 1
MAD Question and Answer
Type sentences that describe how often each person has to do the chore.
Be careful with the placement of the adverb of frequency.
1. rarely / Andrew / to clear the table

Andrew rarely clears the table.
2. sometimes / you / to cook

You sometimes cook. OR Sometimes you cook.
3. monthly / Paul and I / to wash the windows

Paul and I wash the windows monthly.
4. always / I / to mow the lawn

I always mow the lawn.
5. weekly / Andy and Keith / to take out the garbage

Andy and Keith take out the garbage weekly.
6. usually / my dad / to feed the dog

My dad usually feeds the dog. OR Usually my dad feeds the dog.
7. daily / we / to make our beds

We make our beds daily.

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ASSESSMENT

GRAMMAR 2
MAD Open Text
Look at the picture of the living room. For each set of furniture items write a sentence that
describes where the first item is located in relation to the second item. Start your sentence
with There is or There are.
1. couch / lamps

There is a couch between the lamps.
2. rug / armchair

There is a rug in front of the armchair.
3. windows / curtains

There are windows behind the curtains.
4. pillows / couch

There are pillows on the couch.
5. TV / door

There is a TV far from the door.

READING
MAD Question and Answer
Read Adam’s description of his house. Answer the questions based upon what you read.
Hello, my name is Adam. Welcome to my home! My house is big because we have a big family.
I live with my parents and my three siblings. In my house there are nine rooms. First, we have a
living room. My family and I like to watch TV and movies there. Next, we have a dining room. We
always eat dinner together. Then, we have a large kitchen because my mom loves to cook. There
are also two bathrooms in our house. One bathroom is upstairs, and the other is downstairs.
Lastly, there are four bedrooms in our house that are upstairs. In my bedroom, I like to listen to
music, do my homework and read.

1. Why does Adam’s family have a big house? ... because he has a big family.
2. What does Adam and his family like to do in the living room? ... like to watch TV and movies.
3. What does Adam’s mom like to do in the kitchen? ... likes to cook.
4. How many bathrooms are in Adam’s home? There are two bathrooms in Adam’s house.
5. Where are the bedrooms located? The bedrooms are upstairs.
6. What is one thing that Adam likes to do in his room? ... listen to music, do his homework or read.

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ASSESSMENT

WRITING
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Look at the picture and type a sentence describing what each person is doing. Use the
present continuous.

1. [Ashley is doing laundry.] 5. [My parents are watering

the flowers.]

2. [My little brother is mowing 6. [You are washing the

the lawn.] dishes.]

3. [I am making the bed.] 7. [Victoria is setting the

table.]

4. [My sister and I are feeding 8. [Noah is cooking dinner.]
the cat.]

SPEAKING 1
MAD Open Recording
Describe your room in detail. Talk about the color, the furniture and use prepositions of
place to help describe where items are located in your room.

SPEAKING 2
MAD Open Recording
Look at the vocabulary images from the beginning of each section. Describe one image
using new vocabulary that you learned from this chapter.

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CHAPTER TWO

12 FOOD & DRINK
VOCABULARY

Food and Meals ........................................................... 2-4
Grocery Shopping ....................................................... 2-17
In a Restaurant ............................................................ 2-31

LEARNING OBJECTIVES GRAMMAR

I will be able to... Some vs. Any ............................................................... 2-7
• discuss food and drink using some and any. Basic Intensifiers (enough, so, too) ......................... 2-11
• use basic intensifiers to describe food. Verbs of Preference + Gerund ................................. 2-22
• discuss groceries using countable and uncountable nouns. Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns ......................... 2-25
• order in a restaurant. Polite Requests Using could .................................... 2-35
• use polite requests with could. Review of would like .................................................. 2-36

CONVERSATION

What does each person eat? .................................... 2-14
I Am Hungry .................................................................. 2-15
What do you eat? ........................................................ 2-28
Let’s Build Sentences ................................................. 2-28
May I take your order? ............................................... 2-39
New York Restaurant ................................................. 2-40

READING

Pen Pal Letter ............................................................... 2-16
Greenmarkets in New York City ............................... 2-29
Cafe Menu ..................................................................... 2-41

LET’S TALK!

Video - Let’s go to a Restaurant! .......................... 2-42
Interviews - Let’s talk about food! ............................ 2-45

REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

Review ............................................................................ 2-47
Projects .......................................................................... 2-52
Assessment ................................................................... 2-52

INTRODUCTION 2-1

12 CULTURE IN THE U.S.A.UNITED STATES OF AMERICAINTROSECTION 1SECTION 2SECTION 3LET’S TALK!REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

NEW YORK

NY

Abbreviation: NY Known For: Niagara Falls Pizza

Nickname: The Empire State Statue of Liberty Cheesecake

Capital City: Albany Ellis Island Shopping

Other Major Cities: New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Broadway Musicals Rangers

Yonkers, Siracuse Central Park Islanders

Population: 19.75 million (2016) United Nations Yankees

Area: 54,556 mi² (square miles) Coney Island Mets

Flag: Skyscrapers Chinatown

Freedom Towers

Baseball Hall of Fame

New York Stock Exchange

State Song: I love New York
State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
State Flower: Rose

INTERNET SEARCH: (in your language)
1. Over 12 million immigrants entered the United States through Ellis Island.

Research Ellis Island and share at least 5 interesting facts that you learned.
2. New York is known for Broadway Musicals. Research current shows on

Broadway and choose one that you would like to see. Answer the following
questions about the musical: a) What is it called? b) What is it about?
c) Why would you like to see it?

2-2 INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1 VOCABULARY: Food and Meals

Meals For Breakfast For Lunch or Dinner Other Words and Phrases

the breakfast the biscuit the chili the pizza to drink
the dinner; the bread; the chip the rice to eat
the hamburger (the burger) the salad to have a picnic
the supper the toast the french fries (the fries) the sandwich hungry
the lunch the cereal the meat the seafood thirsty
the meal the egg
the snack the fruit the beef the fish
the omelette the chicken the lobster
the yogurt the pork the shrimp
the sausage the soup
the pasta the vegetable

SECTION 2 VOCABULARY: Grocery Shopping

Fruit Vegetables Miscellaneous Food Items Other Words and Phrases
the apple the broccoli the butter the bag
the banana the carrot the cheese fresh
the berry (berries) the cucumber to go grocery shopping
the grape the lettuce the slice of cheese the groceries
the lemon the mushroom the honey the grocery store
the orange the onion the jam; the jelly
the pear the potato the pepper
the tomato the salt

SECTION 3 VOCABULARY: In a Restaurant

In a Restaurant Ordering from a Menu Drinks Other Words and Phrases

the bill the appetizer the coffee How does _______ taste?
to recommend the dessert the juice bland
the restaurant the lemonade delicious
the restroom the cake (piece of cake) the milk spicy
to serve the chocolate the soda sweet
to taste the ice cream the tea
to tip the main course the water the ice
to try the menu to be full
the waiter to order
the waitress

INTRODUCTION 2-3

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FOOD AND MEALS LUNCH DINNER

BREAKFAST

ACTIVITY 2.1.1 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Record yourself saying as much as possible about the Section 1 Vocabulary pictures.
What words or phrases do you know? What do you see? What is happening in the pictures?

TEACHER NOTE: After students complete the activity in the MAD, discuss the image as a class
using the LAD Presentation Mode.

ACTIVITY 2.1.2 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Segmented Recording
Section 1 Vocabulary Pronunciation

ACTIVITY 2.1.3 - SPEAK

MAD Pronunciation

Pronounce phrases and sentences using Section 1 Vocabulary.

1. I am making an omelette. 6. Vegetables are good for you.

2. My dad is hungry for a big meal. 7. My family likes chicken and rice.

3. We eat lunch at twelve o’clock. 8. I am going to make a fruit salad.

4. What do you want to drink? 9. Would you like a beef or pork sandwich?

5. Are you thirsty? 10. Soup with warm bread is a great supper.

ACTIVITY 2.1.4 - WRITE

MAD Letter Jumble

Spell the vocabulary words from Section 1.

1. to eat lunch 2. the sausage 3. the cereal 4. the yogurt
8. hungry
5. the biscuit 6. the lobster 7. the seafood

2-4 SECTION 1

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1.5 - READ

MAD Multiple Choice

Choose the vocabulary word that is NOT related to the others in the group.

1. Which vocabulary word is NOT related to the others?

A. the chicken B. the grapes C. the beef D. the sausage

2. Which vocabulary word is NOT related to the others?

A. breakfast B. dinner C. hungry D. lunch

3. Which vocabulary word is NOT related to the others?

A. the chips B. the yogurt C. the egg D. the cereal

4. Which vocabulary word is NOT related to the others?

A. the rice B. the shrimp C. the fish D. the lobster

5. Which vocabulary word is NOT related to the others?

A. to cook B. to eat C. to drink D. grilled

6. Which vocabulary word is NOT related to the others?

A. the vegetable B. the chili C. the omelette D. the salad

7. Which vocabulary word is NOT related to the others?

A. the pasta B. the snack C. the pizza D. the sandwich

8. Which vocabulary word is NOT related to the others?

A. the rice B. the sandwich C. the soup D. the toast

ACTIVITY 2.1.6 - READ & WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Fill in the blanks with vocabulary words based on the pictures given. *Do not include a

definite or indefinite article with the answer.

For breakfast, I usually eat a bowl of 1. 2. 3. with 4.

with . Sometimes I eat an .

For lunch, I like to eat a with . Often I eat and . For supper, I love to eat

any type of seafood. My favorite seafood is . I also cook and .

1. [cereal] 2. [fruit] 3. [omelette] 4. [yogurt] 5. [sandwich] 6. [chips]
7. [soup]
8. [salad] 9. [lobster] 10. [vegetables] 11. [rice]

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1.7 - LISTEN
MAD Text Match
Listen to the people talk about their lunches. Match the description with the correct lunch.

My name is Amy. Hi. I’m Dan.
I am eating pasta for lunch. I have a couple sausages today in my
lunch.

Hello. I am Scott. Hey there. I’m Sue.
Today I am eating a burger I am making my own salad at the salad
and fries. bar today.

Tim here. Good afternoon. My name is Cindy.
I am ordering pizza for lunch I am eating soup for my lunch.
today.

Hi. I am Tony. My name is Brittany.
For lunch, I am ordering seafood My lunch is a sandwich and some chips.
with vegetables.

ACTIVITY 2.1.8 - LISTEN & SPEAK

MAD Segmented Recording

Listen to the questions and answer them in complete sentences.

1. What do you like to eat for breakfast? 3. Do you prefer meat or seafood?

2. What do you like to eat for lunch? 4. What kind of meat or seafood do you like?

CULTURAL NOTE
Brunch is a term that combines the words breakfast and lunch. It is a meal that is eaten in the late
morning or early afternoon. It takes the place of breakfast and lunch.

Restaurants serve both breakfast and lunch foods like eggs,
pancakes, bread or toast with jam, breakfast sausage, bacon, cereal,
muffins, meats, pastas, salads etc.
People love to find a place that has a brunch buffet where they can
pick what they would like to eat and go back for as much food as
they want. This is called an ‘all-you-can-eat’ buffet.

2-6 SECTION 1

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

SOME versus ANY

Some and any are used when an amount is unknown or an exact amount is not important.
They can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.
They appear before a noun.

Some is used: For example:
in affirmative statements Here are some fries.
in questions:
when making an offer Would you like some bread?
when making a request Could I have some rice, please?

Any is used: For example:
in negative statements I don’t have any vegetables.
in questions Do you have any soup?

ACTIVITY 2.1.9 - SPEAK

MAD Pronunciation

Pronounce sentences using some or any.

1. Could I have some cereal? 5. There are some snacks on the table for them.

2. There aren’t any more fries. 6. There isn’t any chicken salad.

3. Is there any yogurt? 7. Do you have any lobster?

4. Would she like some pasta? 8. There is some fruit in the fridge.

ACTIVITY 2.1.10 - WRITE
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Decide whether to complete the sentence with some or any.
1. Would you like [some] juice?
2. There aren’t [any] more apples.
3. Could I have [some] lemonade, please?
4. There are [some] glasses for water.
5. Do you have [any] steak?
6. Would the kids like [some] fruit?
7. The restaurant doesn’t have [any] open tables.

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1.11 - WRITE
MAD Word Jumble
Put the words in the correct order to form a statement or question.
1. Would you like some bread?
2. Is there any shrimp for my salad?
3. There are some biscuits for dinner.
4. Does he have any yogurt?
5. Would you like some toast with your omelette?
6. She doesn’t want any soup.
7. Do you want some fish for lunch?
8. There is some chili in the fridge.

ACTIVITY 2.1.12 - LISTEN
MAD Multiple Choice
Listen to the man placing an order at the cafe. Then answer the questions with true or false
based on what you hear.
Customer: Hello. Are you still serving breakfast food?
Waiter: Yes, you can order breakfast, lunch or dinner at any time.
Customer: Great. I am so hungry.
Waiter: Can I first bring you something to drink?
Customer: I would like some lemonade and also an ice water, please.
Waiter: I am sorry. We do not have any lemonade. We have iced tea or soda.
Customer: What is iced tea?
Waiter: It is basically tea with some ice in it. So, cold tea!
Customer: I would like to try the iced tea. Thanks.
Waiter: Are you also ready to order your food?
Customer: I need some more time.
Waiter: I am going to get your drinks and then I can take your order.
(A little later)
Waiter: Here is your drink. Would you like to order your food now?
Customer: Yes. Could I please have some eggs and sausage? Oh, some yogurt, too.

2-8 SECTION 1

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1.12 - LISTEN (Continued)
MAD Multiple Choice
Waiter: We do not have any yogurt today. The eggs come with bread, toast or biscuits.
Customer: I do not need any bread. Could I have fruit instead?
Waiter: Yes, fruit instead of bread. Got it. I will be right back with your food.
Customer: Thank you.
Waiter: Here are your eggs, sausage and fruit. Do you need anything else?
Customer: Could I please have some salt and pepper?
(A little later)
Waiter: I have your salt and pepper. How is everything tasting?
Customer: The sausage is delicious. The eggs are a little bland. Thank you for the salt and pepper.
Just what the eggs need.
Waiter: Do you like the iced tea?
Customer: It is too sweet for me to drink every day, but for this hot summer day it is perfect!
Waiter: Glad you like it. Here is the bill. I can take that for you whenever you are ready to pay.

1. The restaurant is not serving any breakfast.

A. True B. False

2. The customer drinks lemonade.

A. True B. False

3. The customer orders eggs and sausage.

A. True B. False

4. The customer cannot have yogurt.

A. True B. False

5. The customer orders fruit instead of bread.

A. True B. False

6. The customer needs salt and jam.

A. True B. False

7. The sausage is a little bland.

A. True B. False

8. The customer likes the iced tea.

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1.13 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Look at what is in the refrigerator. Use some or any to talk about the food items you do
and do not have. Say at least 6 sentences.

ACTIVITY 2.1.14 - LISTEN & SPEAK

MAD Segmented Recording

Use the grocery bags to answer the questions using some or any. Make sure you answer

with a complete statement.

Possible Answers:

1. Are there any onions? No, there aren’t any onions.

2. Is there any broccoli? No, there isn’t any broccoli.

3. Are there any grapes? Yes, there are some grapes.

4. Are there any carrots? Yes, there are some carrots.

5. Is there any cereal? No, there isn’t any cereal.

6. Is there any pasta? Yes, there is some pasta.

7. Is there any juice? Yes, there is some juice.

8. Are there any cucumbers? No, there aren’t any cucumbers.

9. Is there any yogurt? No, there isn’t any yogurt.

10. Are there any peppers? Yes, there are some peppers.

2-10 SECTION 1

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

BASIC INTENSIFIERS (enough, so, too)

INTENSIFIER MEANING FORM EXAMPLE
enough
You have what you need. Enough comes after an Is the soup hot enough?
adjective. Do we have enough fish?
Enough comes before a
noun.

so very; really So comes before an The sausage is so
adjective. delicious!

too There is a lot of something. Too comes before an The soup is too spicy.
It also shows a negative adjective.
opinion.

ACTIVITY 2.1.15 - WRITE

MAD Multiple Choice

Choose the intensifier that best completes each sentence.

1. I am _________ thirsty! A. so B. enough C. too
C. too
2. Is there _________ soup? A. so B. enough C. too
C. too
3. The chili is _________ hot to eat. A. so B. enough C. too
C. too
4. Do we have _________ bread? A. so B. enough C. too
C. too
5. This meal is _________ good. A. so B. enough

6. My omelette is _________ cold to enjoy. A. so B. enough

7. There is _________ food for everyone. A. so B. enough

8. We have _________ sandwiches. A. so B. enough

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1.16 - WRITE

MAD Word Jumble

Put the words in the correct order to form a statement or question.

1. There is enough fruit for everyone. 5. Do we have enough chicken?

2. The soup is too hot. 6. These french fries are so delicious!

3. I am so hungry. 7. There are not enough vegetables.

4. Are there enough eggs? 8. This sandwich is too big.

ACTIVITY 2.1.17 - WRITE
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Complete each sentence with enough, so, or too.
1. Do you all have [enough] napkins?
2. The french fries taste [so] good.
3. Is there [enough] food for the picnic or do we have to buy more?
4. The soup is [too] hot to eat.
5. I am [so] thirsty!
6. Are there [enough] pizzas for everyone?
7. These hamburgers are [too] big. I can’t eat it all.
8. Can you make [enough] rice for three people, please?
9. The lobster is [so] good.
10. The pork is [too] pink. We have to cook it longer.

ACTIVITY 2.1.18 - WRITE

MAD Question and Answer

Write a complete statement or question for each noun. Use one of the following

intensifiers in each sentence: enough, so, or too.

1. the beef 5. the snacks

2. the biscuits 6. the eggs

3. the bread 7. the meal

4. the shrimp 8. the omelette

2-12 SECTION 1

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1.19 - LISTEN

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Listen to husband and wife as they talk about dinner plans for the week. Fill in the blanks with
the correct word based on what they say. There can be one or two words in each blank.
Wife: Dan, I am going grocery shopping tomorrow to buy what we need for some dinners this
week. Are there [any] dinners you want me to make?
Husband: Monday I have to work late and will get home [too] late for dinner. You and the
kids can eat without me.
Wife: You work [too] much! Thanks for telling me. Let’s see. You don’t like to eat chicken.
I can make chicken and rice since you are not eating with us.
Husband: Sounds good. Can we have pizza one day this week?
Wife: Pizza is quick and easy. Let’s have [some] pizza and salad on Thursday. Jim has a
basketball game at 7:00 p.m. That will be [so] fast to make.
Husband: Don’t buy [too] many pizzas. We only need two. Jim has to be at school for the
game at 5:00. He is not eating dinner with us then.
Wife: Right. Two pizzas are [enough] for you, me and Maggie.
Husband: Can we go to a fish fry on Friday?
Wife: Fish on Friday it is. Happy I do not have to cook dinner one day this week. That leaves
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Husband: Do we have [any] soup or chili to make?
Wife: Chili is always [too] spicy for Maggie. She likes soup though. Let’s have tomato soup
and grilled cheese sandwiches on Wednesday. So, I still need to buy slices of cheese.
Husband: Could we do hamburgers?
Wife: The kids don’t eat [enough] vegetables. I am going to cook pasta with vegetables on
Tuesday. We can have hamburgers a different night.
Husband: Great. Maybe I can grill [some] hamburgers on the weekend. Do we have [any]
hamburger meat in the refrigerator?
Wife: We need to buy the meat later in the week so that it is fresh! It can’t be in the fridge
[too] many days. Now let’s go grocery shopping!

ACTIVITY 2.1.20 - LISTEN

MAD Category Match

Listen again to the husband and wife talk about dinner plans for the week. Fill in the chart

based on what they plan on cooking for each meal. (Use the script from 2.1.19)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SECTION 1 2-13
chicken pasta soup pizza fish
salad chips
rice vegetables sandwich

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1.21 - SPEAK: What does each person eat?
LAD Pairing Activity
Ask your partner what each person eats for that meal. Teachers, you will have to print this
worksheet out for your students.

TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the
recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record.
Print the worksheet from the A2 Resources Google Doc Folder or download the
A2StudentWorksheet.pdf

Partner Activity Explanation: Partner 1 and Partner 2 have different questions and answers.
Partner 1 asks a question to Partner 2 and Partner 2 then answers the question.
For example:
On your worksheet you will see

Partner 1 Worksheet

Partner 1 - Questions to ask Partner 2 Partner 1 - Answers to Questions of Partner 2

1. Max / breakfast 1. Sally

Partner 2 Worksheet
Partner 2 - Answers to Questions of Partner 1 Partner 2 - Questions to ask Partner 1

1. Max 1. Sally / dinner

Partner 1 Asks: What does Max eat for breakfast?
Partner 2 Answers: Max eats eggs for breakfast.
Partner 2 Asks: What does Sally eat for dinner?
Partner 1 Answers: Sally eats fish for dinner.

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CONVERSATION

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1.22 - SPEAK: I Am Hungry
LAD Pairing Activity
You and your partner are having lunch together. Look over the menu and ask each other
questions about what you are going to order. Discuss what food you like and dislike on the
menu.

TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the
recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record.

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PEN PAL LETTER

Hi Julie,
How are you doing? I really enjoy reading your letters and am glad that we are pen pals. In the last letter, you asked
me about what Americans enjoy eating. Well, people like to eat different meals depending on the season. During
the winter, men and women enjoy cooking food that makes them feel warm. For example, families can make
homemade chili with beans, meat, and tomatoes. It often has a spicy taste to make you feel warm. If you do not
like spicy food, soup is another great option. Some classic soups are chicken noodle soup or tomato soup.
When it is summer and a good time to be outside, many families are not cooking in the kitchen. Picnicking for lunch
or grilling for dinner are very common in warmer months. Chicken and shrimp are a quick and easy meal that tastes
great on the grill! You can also add many spices to make each piece taste different. On the other hand, no matter
what season, people like cooking eggs and omelettes for breakfast. It is very healthy and can be made with different
ingredients each time. Toast and eggs are the perfect pair for any breakfast, too!
What do you make for breakfast, lunch and dinner with your family? What foods are people eating where you are
from? I look forward to reading your response.
Sincerely,
Ashley

ACTIVITY 2.1.23 - READ
MAD Chart Match
Read the pen pal letter to Julie from Ashley. Drag each food item under the meal category.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
eggs soup shrimp
chili chicken
omelette picnicking grilling
toast

ACTIVITY 2.1.24 - READ & WRITE
MAD Open Text
Respond to the letter as if you are Julie. Make sure you answer the two questions that
Ashley asks at the end of her letter. Write your response in letter format.

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VOCABULARY

GROCERY SHOPPING

ACTIVITY 2.2.1 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Record yourself saying as much as possible about the Section 2 Vocabulary picture.
What words or phrases do you know? What do you see? What is happening in the picture?

TEACHER NOTE: After students complete the activity in the MAD, discuss the image as a class
using the LAD Presentation Mode.
ACTIVITY 2.2.2 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Segmented Recording
Section 2 Vocabulary Pronunciation

SECTION 2 2-17

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.3 - SPEAK

MAD Pronunciation

Pronounce phrases and sentences using Section 2 Vocabulary.

1. Salt and pepper 6. My mom likes to cook with onions.

2. Do you like honey in your tea? 7. She does not like mushrooms on her pizza.

3. Can I please have some lemon water? 8. My brothers like jam on toast.

4. Lettuce is a vegetable. 9. Grapes are my favorite fruit.

5. I need some more butter. 10. I like to eat dessert after my meal.

ACTIVITY 2.2.4 - WRITE

MAD Letter Jumble

Spell vocabulary words from Section 2.

1. the mushroom 2. the banana 3. the groceries 4. the orange
7. the tomato 8. the cucumber
5. the broccoli 6. the cheese

ACTIVITY 2.2.5 - LISTEN
MAD Image Match
Match the image with the correct vocabulary word based on what you hear.

1. the apple 7. the pear

2. the jelly 8. the broccoli

3. the carrot 9. the lettuce

4. the orange 10. the tomato

5. the honey 11. the potato

6. the mushroom 12. the lemon

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INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 12REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

VOCABULARY

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.6 - LISTEN

MAD Multiple Choice

One of Marie’s weekly chores is to go grocery shopping for her Aunt Anna and her Grandma

Betty. Listen as they tell Marie what they each need from the grocery store. Answer the

questions based on what you hear.
Mom: Today is your grocery shopping day. You have to call grandma and Aunt Anna to ask for

their lists.

Marie: I know, Mom. I am doing that right now.

(Phone rings )

Grandma: Hello?

Marie: Hello, Grandma Betty. It is Marie.

Grandma: Hi, Marie. How are you?

Marie: I am great, thanks for asking. I am calling to ask what groceries you need for this week.
Grandma: Oh, yes! Can you buy me bread and bananas? Also one tomato, pasta, mushrooms
and cheese for the chili I want to make tomorrow for lunch.
Marie: Is that all, Grandma?

Grandma: Yes, that is it. Oh wait, I need eggs, broccoli and an apple, too.

Marie: Okay. I have it all on my list. I am shopping at 2:30 and can bring it to you at 4:00 this

afternoon. See you soon.

(Hang up phone)

(Phone rings)

Aunt: Hello?

Marie: Hi, Aunt Anna.
Aunt: Hello, Marie. Are you calling about the grocery shopping?
Marie: Yes, I am.
Aunt: Thank you so much. I have my shopping list right here. I need pasta, lettuce, a cucumber

and a potato.

Aunt: I also would like some fish for dinner this week. Please buy any fish you see on sale.

Let’s see, how about something to drink as well. Juice. Can you buy some orange juice please?

Lastly, fruit. I would like grapes, an orange and bananas please.

Marie: Yes, I have all of your items on the grocery list. I am shopping at half past 2 and can bring

the groceries to you at 4:30 p.m.

Aunt: That is great. Would you like to eat dinner with me at 5 p.m.? I am cooking your favorite
meal. Pork chops with mushrooms and rice.

Marie: Thanks! I would like that very much! See you then. SECTION 2 2-19
(Hang up phone)

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.6 - LISTEN (Continued)
MAD Multiple Choice
Marie: Okay, Mom. I have the list from Aunt Anna and Grandma Betty. I am going grocery
shopping now. I am eating dinner by Aunt Anna’s at 5. I am coming home after dinner.
Mom: Sounds good! Marie, can you buy a couple groceries for me? Bring them home before
you drop off the groceries by grandma.
Marie: Okay. I can do that. What do you need from the store?
Mom: We are out of bananas and bread. I would like an apple, as well as some broccoli,
carrots and pasta.
Marie: Have it on my list. See you later. Bye, Mom.
Mom: Bye.

1. Which grocery bag is Grandma Betty’s?

A. Bag 1 B. Bag 2 C. Bag 3
C. Bag 6
2. Which grocery bag is Aunt Anna’s? C. Bag 3
C. Mom
A. Bag 4 B. Bag 5 C. bread and pasta
C. Bag 5
3. Which grocery bag is her mom’s? C. Bag 6
C. 5:00 p.m.
A. Bag 1 B. Bag 2 C. 5:00 p.m.
C. 3:30 p.m.
4. Who does not need bread?

A. Grandma Betty B. Aunt Anna

5. What items do grandma, Aunt Anna and mom all need?

A. bananas and bread B. bananas and pasta

6. Which bag does not have meat?

A. Bag 1 B. Bag 4

7. Which bag has more than fruit and vegetables?

A. Bag 1 B. Bag 4

8. What time is she going to grandma’s with the groceries?

A. 4:00 p.m. B. 4:30 p.m.

9. What time is she eating by Aunt Anna’s?

A. 4:00 p.m. B. 4:30 p.m.

10. What time is she going grocery shopping?

A. 1:30 p.m. B. 2:30 p.m.

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INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 12REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

VOCABULARY

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.7 - READ
MAD Sentence Jumble
Ryan and Mike are talking at lunch about their food preferences. Put the conversation in the
correct order.
Mike: Ryan, what do you have in your lunch today?
Ryan: I have a sandwich with an apple, carrots and chips. What about you?
Mike: I have a sandwich, too. I also have a pear and yogurt.
Ryan: I do not like pears. Apples are my favorite, but I also really like bananas.

What is your favorite fruit?
Mike: I also love apples, but my favorite is pears. What is your favorite vegetable?
Ryan: I really like carrots. What about you?
Mike: I do like carrots, but tomatoes are my favorite.
Ryan: I need to go to class. Talk to you later, Mike.
Mike: Bye.

CULTURAL NOTE
Grocery Bags
There are different types of bags that someone can use to take their groceries home. At a
grocery store it is common for the cashier to ask you, “Would you like paper or plastic?” That way
the customer can decide which they prefer. However, it has become popular for customers to bring
their own bags to the store. These bags are called reusable bags. They are often made out of cloth
or recycled plastic. Some stores will give you money back for each reusable bag you bring. A nickel
is a typical reimbursement per reusable bag.

Paper Plastic Reusable

SECTION 2 2-21

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

VERBS OF PREFERENCE + GERUND

Use a verb of preference and the -ing form of the verb that follows in order to express a preference
(things you like and dislike) toward a specific activity.

How to form a sentence with a verb of preference + gerund:

subject + verb of preference + gerund + other
the lawn.
My mom doesn’t like mowing vegetables.

I love eating

Here are some common words and phrases in English to express preferences:

Verb Preference Example Sentence
can’t stand
My brother can’t stand setting the table.
dislike (don’t like) My mom dislikes doing the dishes.
My mom doesn’t like doing the dishes.
don’t mind I don’t mind eating vegetables.
enjoy My family enjoys having a picnic during lunch.
like I like having fruit for a snack.
love My dad loves cooking.

ACTIVITY 2.2.8 - READ

MAD Multiple Choice

Choose the correct conjugation of the verb of preference + gerund to best complete each

sentence.

1. I __________ the dishes.

A. can’t stand to wash B. can’t stand wash C. can’t stand washing

2. Do you __________ jelly on toast?

A. like eating B. likes eating C. like eat

3. My mom __________ for a snack.

A. love to eat B. love eating C. loves eating

4. I __________ dinner for my family.

A. enjoy to cook B. enjoy cooking C. enjoys cooking

5. Which foods does he __________ ?

A. dislikes eating B. dislike eating C. dislikes to eat

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INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 12REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

GRAMMAR

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.8 - READ (Continued)

MAD Multiple Choice

6. My sister and I __________ the table.

A. doesn’t mind setting B. don’t mind to set C. don’t mind setting
C. doesn’t like eat
7. My brother __________ onions on a sandwich. C. loves drinking

A. doesn’t like eating B. don’t like eating

8. I __________ milk with my breakfast.

A. loves to drink B. love drinking

ACTIVITY 2.2.9 - READ
MAD Sentence Jumble
Read the sentences about food preferences. Put these sentences in order based on the verb of
preference used. Start with what the person likes the most and end with the least favorite.

I absolutely love any food that is grilled.
I like a big sandwich with a side salad.
I enjoy most vegetables in my soup.
I don’t mind mushrooms.
I dislike seafood.
I can’t stand food that is bland.

ACTIVITY 2.2.10 - WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Type a sentence using the subject, the verb of preference and the infinitive to show each

person’s preferences.

For example: You see: David / to play / don’t like / tennis

You type: [David doesn’t like playing tennis.]

1. I / chicken / don’t mind / to cook [I don’t mind cooking chicken.]

2. She / like / to eat / cucumbers [She likes eating cucumbers.]

3. Sam and I / to have / enjoy / a picnic [Sam and I enjoy having a picnic.]

4. My mom / can’t stand / to drink / coffee [My mom can’t stand drinking coffee.]

5. You / pears / love / to eat [You love eating pears.]

6. to buy / Tim and Jack / dislike / groceries [Tim and Jack dislike buying groceries.]

SECTION 2 2-23

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.11 - LISTEN & WRITE
MAD Category Match
Listen as three people describe their food preferences. Then match each phrase with the
person it describes.
Hi. My name is Mandy. I love cooking for my family. My favorite meal to cook is chili.
I dislike eating many vegetables, but I don’t mind drinking vegetable juice. I really like
eating fruit at all meals. My favorite fruit to eat is an orange.
Hello. My name is Jake. I love eating food, but I dislike cooking it. I don’t mind cooking
eggs because those are easy to make. I like eating meat and seafood the most. My favorite
type of meat is sausage and my favorite seafood is fish.
Good afternoon. My name is Elizabeth. I really dislike grocery shopping because I think it
is boring. I do love eating most foods! I often do not eat breakfast because I can’t stand
breakfast foods. My favorite meal of the day is dinner. I love eating pasta and pizza! Italian
food is my favorite.

Mandy Jake Elizabeth
loves cooking chili loves eating food loves eating Italian food

dislikes eating vegetables dislikes cooking food dislikes grocery shopping

doesn’t mind drinking doesn’t mind cooking eggs can’t stand eating breakfast
vegetable juice foods

likes eating oranges likes eating sausage and fish likes eating dinner foods

ACTIVITY 2.2.12 - SPEAK

MAD Open Recording

Use each of the verbs of preference with a gerund in a sentence to describe your personal

food preferences.

1. can’t stand 2. like 3. enjoy 4. don’t mind 5. dislike 6. love

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INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 12REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

GRAMMAR

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

COUNTABLE versus UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

There are two groups of nouns: countable and uncountable nouns.

CSoomunetiasbulesendo: uns are nouns that we can count. FFoorr eexxaammppllee::
in affirmative statements Here are some fries.

Thineyquaensstwioenrst:he question how many. SINGULAR PLURAL
when making an offer Would you like some bread?

These nounswhhaevnemaaskiinnggualarrefqouremstthat can take CoauplpdleI have some rice, pleasaep?ples
an indefinite article (a or an).
carrot carrots
They also have a plural form.
vegetable vegetables

The plural of most countable nouns is with -s: pear → pears snack → snacks
loaf → loaves
There are irregular plural forms with some countable nouns: man → men

SUonmcoeuins tuasbelde: nouns are nouns that we cannot FTohreseexaamreptlhee: uncountable nouns in this chapter:
coinunatf.firmative statements Here are some fries.

in questions: beef fruit pork
They answerwthheenqmueasktiniognahnoowffemr uch. Wborueldadyou like somehobnreeyad? rice
CoburlodccI ohlai ve some riiccee,cpreleaamse? salt
when making a request seafood
butter jam shrimp
These nouns only have one form. soup
tea
cereal jelly toast
water
cheese lettuce

chicken meat

chili milk

coffee pasta

fish pepper

Examples of how many and how much: I have six apples. (countable)
How many apples do you have? We have a lot of fruit. (uncountable)
How much fruit do we have?

*When you learn a new noun, you do not know if it is countable or uncountable by simply looking at it.
For each new noun you learn, you need to see if there is a plural form.

SECTION 2 2-25

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.13 - READ
MAD Multiple Choice
Look at the picture and indicate whether the item is a countable noun or an uncountable
noun.

1. A. countable B. uncountable 6. A. countable B. uncountable

2. A. countable B. uncountable 7. A. countable B. uncountable

3. A. countable B. uncountable 8. A. countable B. uncountable

4. A. countable B. uncountable 9. A. countable B. uncountable

5. A. countable B. uncountable 10. A. countable B. uncountable

ACTIVITY 2.2.14 - READ

MAD Multiple Choice

Answer each question about countable and uncountable nouns.

1. Which noun is uncountable? A. the banana B. the orange C. the honey
C. the bread
2. Which noun is countable? A. the fruit B. the egg C. the pizza
C. the rice
3. Which noun is uncountable? A. the pasta B. the sandwich C. the grape
C. the rice
4. Which noun is countable? A. the vegetable B. the lettuce C. the pear
C. the fish
5. Which noun is uncountable? A. the potato B. the fish

6. Which noun is countable? A. the toast B. the omelette

7. Which noun is uncountable? A. the lettuce B. the tomato

8. Which noun is countable? A. the cucumber B. the honey

ACTIVITY 2.2.15 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Continuous Recording
Listen to the person say each noun. In the blank provided, say the plural form of the noun.
The words are also written for you to read.

1. apples 2. oranges 3. potatoes 4. lettuce 5. fish

6. vegetables 7. carrots 8. broccoli 9. cucumbers 10. tomatoes

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