CHAPTER 1: I am

Unit 1: Let me tell you about myself

Exercise 1: Picture Description

What do you see in the picture?

Exercise 2: Vocabulary

birthday

My birthday is November 16.

live

I live in France.

born

I was born in Viet Nam.

enjoy

He enjoys sports.

work

She works in a bank.

friendly

She is friendly.

hobby

Soccer is my hobby.

name

My name is Mara.

Exercise 3: Lets Talk

A. Read the dialogue.
Student 1

Good morning! How are

you?

Student 2

Im fine, thank you.

Student 1

Please tell me something

about yourself.

Student 2

My name is Kevin. I am a
chef.

Student 1

What do you do at work?

Student 2

I make food at a restaurant.

Student 1

Do you like cooking?

Student 2

Yes. I enjoy it.

Student 1

Manami, what are your

hobbies?

Student 2

I like to swim.

Student 1

Thats interesting. Do
you play other sports?

Student 2

I play badminton, too.

Student 1

Wow. Youre an active

person.

Student 2

I guess I am.

Exercise 4: Different Types of People

Choose between the two words to complete the sentence.
Follow the pattern below.
I
He/she
You/they

am
is
are

happy.
smart.
kind.

1. I (am, is) a student.

2. She (is, are) very friendly.
3. You (are, am) a teacher.
4. He (are, is) working for a clothing company.
5. They (am, are) athletic.

Exercise 5: What is Your Personality?

Read the sentence in Column A. Connect each item to the right sentence in Column B.
A

1. Rita has many friends.

a. She is hardworking .

2. Vincent likes sports.

b. It is his favorite food.

3. John loves sushi.

c. It is my hobby.

4. Sharon works every day.

a. She is hardworking.

5. I paint in my free time.

e. He enjoys basketball.

Exercise 6: What Do You Do at Work?

Choose the job that matches the description.
1. I help sick people. I am a ________.
2. She has a business. She is a ________.
3. We teach English. We are _________.
4. They play soccer. They are ________.
5. You write books. You are a _________.

doctor

athletes

businesswoman

teachers

writer

Exercise 7: Introduce Yourself

Its your turn to say something about yourself. Complete the dialogue with your own information.
Tutor: What is your name?
Student: My name is ______. You can call me ______.
Tutor: Where do you live?
Student: I live in _____.
Tutor: What is your job?
Student: I am _______.
Tutor: Do you have a hobby?
Student: Yes. My hobby is _______.