Lesson 1 Introduction

Exercise 1

Listen to Ami introducing herself and then complete the missing part of the sentences
below!
Good morning Teacher and friends. I am pleased to introduce myself. My
name is Ami. I live with my parents. We just moved to Medan for a month
because my father got a promotion from his office.
I have two siblings, an older brother and a young sister. My brother's name is
Leonard and my sister's name is Mei. We are two years different.
I love reading and writing. I also like to do some exercise to keep my fitness.
Sometimes, I go to the gym to exercise, but mostly, I love to play badminton
with my friends.
It is good to meet you all. I hope we can get to know each other more.

Exercise 2
From the information given by Ami on her introduction, write some questions that you can ask
her to get to know her better! In your questions, try to use “to be” form.
For example: How old are you, Ami?
1. Where are you move Ani?
2. How many sibling are you have Ani?
3. Who is name your older sister Ani?
4. What is Ani's hobby_?
5. Who ia name your older brother Ani?
Exercise 3
Practice the given conversations with your friend. When possible, change the information in the
sentence with your profile.
Conversation 1

Rini : Hello! I am Rini. What is your name?

Renta : My name is Renta. I am from Balige.
Rini : Where do you live?
Renta : I live at Jalan Turi Medan. How about you?
Rini : I live at Jalan Yos Sudarso Medan. So, how old are you now?
Renta : I am twenty years old.
Rini : What is your phone number?
Renta : My cell phone is 7357446. I have to go now. Please call me if
you need me. It is very nice to meet you Rini.
Rini : Nice to meet you too, Renta. I will call you.

Conversation 2
 Deny : I see you are reading Paulo Coelho novel. How do you like it?
Lisa : I like a lot, I can’t put it down. Have you read it?
Deny : Yes, as a matter of fact, I just finished it. The ending is great.
Lisa : Please don’t tell me! I’m almost done.
Deny : Okay, okay. So, tell me where you are from?
Lisa : I am from Parapat. But I live in Medan now.
Deny : How do you like it here in Medan?
Lisa : I like it so much. Have you ever been to Medan before?
Deny : No, I haven’t. This is my first trip. I have a job interview here.
Lisa : I hope you got the job, so we can hang out around again next
time.
Deny : Yeah, that will be good. Please pray for me.

Exercise 4
Based on the conversations above mark the statements below True or False!
1. Renta is twenty years old. True
2. Rini lives at Jalan Pattimura Medan. False
3. Deny is reading the Paulo Coelho novel. False
4. Lisa comes from Parapat. True
5. Lisa lives in Medan now. True
6. Deny just finished read the Paulo Coelho novel True - False
7. Lisa has a job interview in Medan. False
8. Lisa and Deny read the same novel. False
9. Lisa and Deny is a long-time friend. False
10. Lisa want to hear the story from Deny. True
Exercise 5
Complete the conversation with a proper “to be” form.
Rosa : Hello, My name is Rosa.
Arif : Hi Rosa, my name ia Arif.
Rosa : Where are you from, Arif?
Arif : I am from Padang, but I live in Medan now.
Rosa : What ia your hobby?
Arif : My hobby is singing and cooking.
Rosa : How old are you?
Arif : Oh really, we are having the same age.
Rosa : It is nice to meet you, Arif.
Arif : Likewise, it is good to meet you, Rosa.

Exercise 6
Fill in the blank with is, am, are, was, were!
1. I am Rudi.
2. What is your name?
3. He is Mr. Nurdin.
4. His name is Mr. Kartolo.
5. Is she Miss Retno?
6. Is his name Mr. Berton?
7. They are high school students.
8. She is a police woman.
9. Her cat was gone yesterday.
10. The students were playing football two days ago.