May 16

Lesson 8. Stories, stories...

Warm-up Blitz

A)

1. I have some friends who live in the city.
2. Do you have any questions about the assignment?
3. She bought a few books from the store.
4. There are few opportunities for growth in that position.
5. Can I have a little sugar in my tea, please?
6. There is little hope of finding a solution quickly.
7. He has a lot of experience in this field.
8. There are many reasons to learn a new language.
9. How much time do we have before the meeting starts?

B)

1. He is a very humble person and never boasts about his achievements.
2. Learning the fundamental concepts of math is essential for solving complex problems.
3. An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word, like "Dr." for "Doctor."
4. It is obvious that she is happy when she receives good news.
5. The tall building is intimidating to the children who have never seen anything like it before.
6. Each generation has its unique experiences and challenges.
7. Her insincere apology shows that she doesn’t really care about what happens.
8. I feel annoyed when someone interrupts me while I am speaking.
9. The expert gives a presentation on how to improve our communication skills.
10. His kindness is often perceived as a sign of weakness, but it takes strength to be kind.
11. Punctuation is important in writing because it helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
12. Many centuries pass, and people live very differently than they do today.
13. She is emphatic about her opinions during the discussion, making sure everyone understands her point.
14. I always try to fulfill my promises to my friends and family.

Reading and Discussing

Full Stop!

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2008/200827-full-stop-5.html

Grammar

Past Simple

Irregular verbs

Task 1.

Homework