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    This document provides an English lesson on using the phrase "be able to" to talk about and ask questions about abilities in the past and present. It includes examples of conversations using "be able to", activities where students practice forming questions and answering about abilities, and a self-assessment for students to evaluate their understanding. Key learning points are using "be able to" to discuss what someone was or was not able to do before compared to now.

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    Basic Three, Unit 1: Getting A Job: Abilities

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    This document provides an English lesson on using the phrase "be able to" to talk about and ask questions about abilities in the past and present. It includes examples of conversations using "be able to", activities where students practice forming questions and answering about abilities, and a self-assessment for students to evaluate their understanding. Key learning points are using "be able to" to discuss what someone was or was not able to do before compared to now.

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    Basic Three, Unit 1: Getting a Job

    Abilities

    Learning Objective

    To talk about and to ask and answer questions


    using Be able to.
    Focus on the words in orange.

    A: Do you know how to draw?


    B: Yes, I do now. Before I _______ draw very
    well, but I started going to classes.
    A: And how are they?
    Let’s start

    B: Great! I _______ draw fantastic Pokémon!

    a. weren't able to – be able to


    b. wasn't able to – be able to
    c. wasn't able to – am able to
    Look at the photos and mention what they are able to do.
    a b
    A: What is he/she able to do?
    B ______________________ .

    A: What are they able to do?


    Let’s Speak: Activity 1

    B: _____________________ . c

    Example
    A: What is he able to do?
    B: He is able to drive a sports car.
    d e
    Talk about the things you were or weren't able to do in the past.
    Then, mention the differences in the present. Give extra information.
    Example
    A: What were you able to do? "He was able to go out with friends.
    B: I was able to ______ , but now ____ Now, he isn't able to go out with
    friends. He has to take care of his
    ______________________________
    Let’s Speak: Activity 1

    baby."

    Verbs
    Work Speak
    Play Go
    Study Dance
    Practice Swim
    Do Clean
    Feedback
    Let’s Speak: Activity 1
    Write the questions for these answers.
    Be able to (Past and Present)
    Simple Past
    A: Was she able to go dancing?
    B: Yes, she was able to go dancing every weekend.
    A: Were they able to play?
    B: Yes, they were able to play games every day.
    Let’s Speak: Activity 2

    Present
    A: _________________ ? A: _________________ ? A: Is she able to bring friends home?
    B: No, they weren't able to B: No, he wasn't able to B: Yes, she is able to bring friends home.
    play calmly swim well. A: Are they able to drink?
    B: Yes, they are able to drink beer.

    A: _________________ ? A: _________________ ?
    B: Yes, she is able to drive B: No, they aren't able to
    carefully. stop playing games.
    Ask your teacher questions about his abilities in the past and
    present. Then, he/she will ask you questions. Give extra information.
    Example
    A: Were you able to go out at night?
    B: No, I wasn't. When I was 10, I wasn't able to do it.
    Let’s Speak: Activity 2

    A: Are you able to swim?


    B: Yes, I am. I swim very well.
    A: Were you able to …?
    B: …
    A: Are you able to … ?
    B: …
    Feedback
    Let’s Speak: Activity 2
    Select what is true for you.
    1. Now I can talk about my abilities in the past and present using Be
    able to.
    a. I can do it.
    b. I am in progress.
    c. I need more practice.
    Let’s think!

    2. Now I can ask and answer about my abilities in the past and
    present using Be able to.
    a. I can do it.
    b. I am in progress.
    c. I need more practice.

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