Course: English III

Teacher: Víctor Vilchez Díaz

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 Unit 5

Amazing lives
Lesson 1: Born in the sky

Be born
• Definition: come into life by the process of birth. ; having
certain qualities or characteristics from the time of birth. ;
brought into existence.
Grammar: Simple past tense - BE
Grammar: Simple past tense - BE
Grammar: Simple past tense - BE
1. A: Were you at home yesterday? B: Yes, I was.
2. They were really happy after they won the football game.
3. My sister was a college student last year.
4. Thomas was on the train at three-thirty yesterday afternoon.
5. A: Was Jennifer tired after she finished work? B: No, she wasn’t.
6. My car broke down, so I was late for my appointment.
7. A: Were Laura and Susan surprised? B: No, they weren’t.
8. The cookies were delicious, so I ate three of them.
9. A: Were you at the library yesterday? B: No, I wasn’t.
10. Many dinosaurs were really huge.
11. I was born in 1996. When were you born?
12. The movie we saw last night was very funny.
13. I was a waiter last year, but I changed my job in September.
14. My favorite program was on TV at eight o’clock last night.
15. My classmates weren’t in class. They were outside.
Adjectives and Prepositions
Some adjectives and prepositions are use together. There
is no rule for this use, so the only way to learn them is to
treat them as a 'fixed combination' an remember as it.
There are many adjective preposition combinations.

Be good at sports

Be interested in math
Be good at / Be interested in
Adjectives and Prepositions

at
I'm good at learning languages but bad at maths.

He's terrible at expressing his ideas.

Exercise is good for your health.

for Children must learn to be responsible for their actions.

He's very qualified for the position.
France is famous for its cuisine.

I'm tired of this terrible weather.

of I'm fond of chocolate.

He's quite capable of working alone.

Adjectives and Prepositions
He was pleased with the results of his exams.
with She's still angry with me for forgetting her birthday.

I'm bored with hearing the same things on TV.

He's married to my cousin.

to I'm responsible to the shareholders of the company.
(*) Remember - responsible for something but responsible to
someone.
He's interested in quantum physics.
in She specialized in ancient languages.
(*) Remember too that a preposition is followed by a noun or a gerund (‘ing’ form).
I'm interested in learning about different cultures.
Ordinal numbers
Ordinal numbers
Ordinal numbers
Lesson 2: The first Olympic medals
Vocabulary: Sports
Grammar: There was / there were
Grammar: There was / there were
Grammar: There was / there were
Complete with “there was” or “there were”.
1. There was a terrible earthquake in 2005.
2. Was there a boy riding a bike in the picture?
3. There weren't any oranges left.
4. How many boys were there in the garden?
5. Was there any wine in the bottle? No, there wasn't.
6. I phoned Lucy, but there wasn't anybody at home.
7. Were there many clouds in the sky?
8. Last night there were some children in the cinema.
9. There was a large queue at the bank.
10.There weren't many chairs at the meeting.
Lesson 3: All sports for all people
Olympic sports
Vocabulary Plus: Adjectives
Vocabulary Plus: Modifiers
What is a Modifier?

• A modifier is a word, a phrase, or a clause

that describes another word or limits the
meaning of a word.
• The two main kinds of modifiers are
adjectives (words that modify nouns and
pronouns. As wise in a wise grandmother)
and adverbs (modifiers of verbs. As very in
very nice) –they are used to compare things.
Vocabulary Plus: Modifiers

• The boss was very adamant that the software be changed this way.
• I completely agree with Nathan, even though we never agree on anything.
• Sally really wanted to kiss Liam that night.
Vocabulary Plus: Modifiers
Language in action: Giving opinions
Giving opinions Asking opinions Agreeing Disagreeing Partly agreeing
• As far as I'm • What do you • I (totally) agree • I'm afraid I • I see your point
concerned... think/reckon? with you/that. disagree. but...
• In my opinion ... • Do you see what • I couldn't agree • I don't agree with • I kind of agree
In my view... I'm getting at? more. you/that. with you/that.
• From my point of • Do you know/see • I'd go along with • I'd be inclined to • I agree with you
view... what I mean? that. disagree. to an extent,
• The way I see it is • Do you agree • I feel the same. • That's not the however…
(that)... with me? • You're absolutely way I see it. • You make a good
• To my mind... • Would you go right. • I don't think so I I point, but...
• Well, I reckon along with that? • Absolutely/Defini don't feel the
(that)... • Would you agree tely /Exactly. same
• I (strongly) with me that...? • No doubt about
believe (that)... • What are your it.
• I (honestly) think thoughts on • That's a good
(that)... that? point / I see your
• I (really) feel • Don't you think point.
(that)... (that)...? • I see where
• Personally you're coming
speaking, I from.
believe...
• As for me, I
reckon...
Language in action: Giving opinions