They're good!

Nikolai Kutsenko

Nikolai Kutsenko can do amazing things with a football. He can kick a ball well... but he can also keep the ball in the air with
his feet, legs and head. Lots of footballers can do this. But can they do it for 24 hours and 30 minutes without stopping?
Nikolai can and it's a world record!

1. What can Nikolai Kutsenko do with a football? Answer: Nikolai Kutsenko can keep the ball in the
air with his feet, legs and head for 24 hours and 30 minutes without stopping.
2. Is Nikolai Kutsenko a world record holder? Answer: Yes, Nikolai Kutsenko holds the world record
for keeping a football in the air for the longest time.
3. Can lots of footballers keep the ball in the air for 24 hours and 30 minutes? Answer: No, not many
footballers can keep the ball in the air for such a long time without stopping, like Nikolai
Kutsenko can.

Tillman

Skateboarding is a popular hobby with teenagers everywhere. But in the USA, people always stop and watch a skateboarder
called Tillman. Tillman is an English bulldog but he can skateboard like a person. He jumps on the skateboard and pushes it
with his feet. And he's off!

1. What is Tillman known for doing with a skateboard? Answer: Tillman, an English bulldog, is known
for skateboarding like a person.
2. What does Tillman do when he gets on the skateboard? Answer: Tillman jumps on the skateboard
and pushes it with his feet to move.
3. Where is Tillman from? Answer: It is not mentioned where Tillman is from in the story.

Xavier Good

Xavier Good is three years old. He's a little boy and there are a lot of things he can't do. He can't read or write, for example.
But Xavier can do something special. He can hit a golf ball. He can hit it a long way. And he can hit it into the hole. Is he the
next Rory McIlroy?

1. How old is Xavier Good? Answer: Xavier Good is three years old.
2. What can Xavier do that is special? Answer: Xavier can hit a golf ball a long way and can hit it into
the hole.
3. Is Xavier being compared to Rory McIlroy in the story? Answer: Yes, the question "Is he the next
Rory McIlroy?" suggests that Xavier is being compared to the famous golfer Rory McIlroy.

The Firecrackers

The Firecrackers are a group of young girls who do gymnastics. They can jump and spin and do somersaults like other
gymnasts, but the Firecrackers use a skipping rope at the same time. Some people call their routine a dance, not a sport,
because they use music. But some gymnastics routines use music, too. Everyone agrees that the girls are athletes, and that
their routines are fun and amazing to watch.

1. What is special about the Firecrackers' gymnastics routine? Answer: The Firecrackers use a
skipping rope along with their gymnastics routine, which is unusual.
2. Is their routine considered a sport or a dance? Answer: Some people call their routine a dance,
not a sport, but everyone agrees that the girls are athletes.
3. What do people say about the Firecrackers' routine? Answer: People say that their routines are
fun and amazing to watch.

Evaluation

Story: Nikolai Kutsenko

1. What is Nikolai Kutsenko known for doing with a football? a) Scoring goals b) Keeping the ball in
the air with his feet, legs and head c) Throwing the ball d) Dribbling the ball

Answer: b) Keeping the ball in the air with his feet, legs and head
 2. Does Nikolai Kutsenko hold any world records? a) No, he doesn't b) Yes, for keeping the ball in
the air for 24 hours and 30 minutes without stopping c) Yes, for scoring the most goals in a
football match d) Yes, for running the fastest in a football match

Answer: b) Yes, for keeping the ball in the air for 24 hours and 30 minutes without stopping

3. Can many footballers keep the ball in the air for 24 hours and 30 minutes like Nikolai Kutsenko?
a) Yes, most footballers can do it b) No, not many footballers can do it c) It's not mentioned in the
story d) All footballers can do it

Answer: b) No, not many footballers can do it

Story: Tillman

1. What is Tillman's special talent? a) He can sing b) He can skateboard like a person c) He can fly d)
He can dance

Answer: b) He can skateboard like a person

2. How does Tillman move on the skateboard? a) He uses his paws to paddle b) He pushes the
skateboard with his feet c) He has a motorized skateboard d) He doesn't move, he just stands on
the skateboard

Answer: b) He pushes the skateboard with his feet

3. Where is Tillman from? a) The UK b) The USA c) Canada d) Australia

Answer: c) It's not mentioned in the story

Story: Xavier Good

1. How old is Xavier Good? a) 5 years old b) 3 years old c) 7 years old d) 9 years old

Answer: b) 3 years old

2. What can Xavier Good do that is special? a) Read and write b) Hit a golf ball a long way and into
the hole c) Play football like a professional d) Play basketball like a professional

Answer: b) Hit a golf ball a long way and into the hole

3. Who is Xavier Good being compared to in the story? a) Tiger Woods b) Rory McIlroy c) Phil
Mickelson d) Jack Nicklaus

Answer: b) Rory McIlroy

Story: The Firecrackers

1. What is unique about the Firecrackers' gymnastics routine? a) They do not use any props b) They
use a skipping rope along with their routine c) They perform in silence d) They perform
underwater

Answer: b) They use a skipping rope along with their routine

2. Is their routine considered a sport or a dance? a) A sport b) A dance c) It's not mentioned in the
story d) Both a sport and a dance

Answer: a) A sport
 3. What do people say about the Firecrackers' routine? a) It's boring b) It's fun and amazing to
watch c) It's too long d) It's too loud

Answer: b) It's fun and amazing to watch

Can

1. Nikolai Kutsenko can do amazing things with a football.

2. He can kick a ball well.
3. He can also keep the ball in the air with his feet, legs and head.
4. Lots of footballers can do this.
5. But can they do it for 24 hours and 30 minutes without stopping?
6. Tillman is an English bulldog but he can skateboard like a person.
7. Xavier Good can hit a golf ball a long way and into the hole.
8. The Firecrackers can jump, spin, and do somersaults like other gymnasts, but they use a skipping
rope at the same time.
9. Xavier Good is three years old. He's a little boy and there are a lot of things he can't do.
10. He can't read or write, for example.

The modal verb "can" is used to express ability or possibility in English. It can be used in the positive
form, negative form, or in the form of a question.

Positive Form: The positive form of "can" is used to express a person's ability to do something. For
example, "I can swim", "She can play the piano", "They can speak Spanish".

Negative Form: The negative form of "can" is used to express a person's inability to do something. For
example, "I can't swim", "She can't play the piano", "They can't speak Spanish".

Question Form: The question form of "can" is used to inquire about a person's ability to do something.
For example, "Can you swim?", "Can she play the piano?", "Can they speak Spanish?".

Overall, the use of "can" is an important part of expressing ability and possibility in English conversation.

Telling time

Telling time in English typically involves using a combination of numbers and words to indicate the hour
and minute of the day. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to tell time in English:

1. Start by identifying whether the time is in the morning, afternoon, or evening. You can use
phrases like "in the morning" for times between 12:00 AM and 11:59 AM, "in the afternoon" for
times between 12:00 PM and 5:59 PM, and "in the evening" for times between 6:00 PM and 11:59
PM.
2. Identify the hour of the day. In English, we use a 12-hour clock rather than a 24-hour clock, so the
hours are numbered from 1 to 12 instead of 0 to 23. To indicate the hour, simply say the number
followed by the word "o'clock." For example, 1:00 PM would be "one o'clock in the afternoon."
3. If the time is past the hour, you'll need to indicate the number of minutes that have passed. To do
this, say the number of minutes followed by the word "minutes." For example, 3:15 PM would be
"three fifteen in the afternoon."
4. If the time is between the hour and half past the hour, you can use the word "past" to indicate
that the time has passed the hour. For example, 2:25 PM would be "twenty-five past two in the
afternoon."
5. If the time is exactly half past the hour, you can use the phrase "half past" to indicate that it's
halfway through the hour. For example, 4:30 PM would be "half past four in the afternoon."
6. If the time is between half past the hour and the next hour, you can use the word "to" to indicate
that the time is approaching the next hour. For example, 5:45 PM would be "quarter to six in the
evening."
 7. If the time is very close to the next hour, you can round up to the next hour and say "almost" or
"nearly" followed by the next hour. For example, 6:57 PM could be "almost seven in the evening."

1. It's six o'clock in the morning.

2. The meeting starts at nine thirty in the morning.
3. We'll meet at the park at two in the afternoon.
4. It's twenty past four in the afternoon.
5. The concert starts at half past seven in the evening.
6. It's ten to nine in the evening, we should leave soon.
7. I'll be ready at quarter past ten in the morning.
8. It's nearly midnight, we should head home.
9. We have a reservation for eight o'clock tonight.
10. My flight departs at five forty-five in the morning.

1. Which of the following phrases is used to indicate the time between 12:00 PM and 5:59 PM? A. In
the morning B. In the afternoon C. In the evening D. None of the above

Answer: B

2. How do you indicate the hour in English for a 12-hour clock? A. Say the number followed by the
word "hour." B. Say the number followed by the word "o'clock." C. Say the number followed by
the word "minute." D. Say the number followed by the word "second."

Answer: B

3. How do you indicate the time if it is 2:45 PM? A. Two forty-five in the evening B. Two fifteen in the
afternoon C. Quarter to three in the afternoon D. Half past two in the afternoon

Answer: A

4. How do you indicate the time if it is 10:20 AM? A. Ten twenty in the morning B. Twenty past ten in
the morning C. Ten forty in the morning D. None of the above

Answer: B

5. What phrase do you use to indicate the time if it is exactly half past the hour? A. Quarter to B.
Almost C. Nearly D. Half past

Answer: D

Months and seasons

Telling the months and seasons in English is essential for communicating dates, schedules, and weather.
Here's a brief description on how to tell months and seasons in English, along with some sample
sentences:

Months: There are twelve months in the year, and they are named as follows:

 January
 February
 March
 April
 May
 June
 July
 August
 September
  October
 November
 December

To tell the month, simply say the name of the month. For example:

1. My birthday is in May.
2. The conference is scheduled for September.
3. We're planning a trip in October.

Seasons: There are four seasons in English, and they are named as follows:

 Spring (March, April, May)

 Summer (June, July, August)
 Fall or Autumn (September, October, November)
 Winter (December, January, February)

To tell the season, use the name of the season along with the year. For example:

1. I love going to the beach in the summer.

2. The leaves start to change color in the fall.
3. We're planning a ski trip for this winter.

In some cases, you may want to specify a particular month within a season. In this case, simply mention
the name of the month along with the season. For example:

1. We're planning a trip to Japan in the spring, possibly in March.

2. I love skiing in the winter, especially in January.
3. Fall is my favorite season, especially in October when the leaves are changing color.

1. Which of the following months is the first month of the year in English? a. June b. December c.
January d. September Answer: c. January
2. Which of the following seasons comes after spring in English? a. Winter b. Fall c. Summer d.
Autumn Answer: d. Autumn
3. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the month of March? a. I usually go skiing in July.
b. My birthday is in March 5th. c. The leaves start to change color in March. d. We celebrate
Thanksgiving in March. Answer: b. My birthday is in March 5th.
4. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the season of summer? a. It's really cold in
summer. b. The flowers start to bloom in summer. c. The trees lose their leaves in summer. d. We
usually wear heavy coats in summer. Answer: b. The flowers start to bloom in summer.
5. Which of the following months is commonly associated with Valentine's Day? a. February b. May
c. August d. November Answer: a. February
6. Which of the following seasons is also known as "fall"? a. Winter b. Spring c. Summer d. Autumn
Answer: d. Autumn
7. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the month of July? a. We usually have a barbecue
in July. b. I'm going skiing in July. c. The leaves start to change color in July. d. We celebrate
Christmas in July. Answer: a. We usually have a barbecue in July.
8. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the season of winter? a. It's really hot in winter. b.
We usually go swimming in winter. c. We celebrate Halloween in winter. d. The snow starts to fall
in winter. Answer: d. The snow starts to fall in winter.
9. Which of the following months is commonly associated with Thanksgiving in the United States? a.
October b. November c. December d. January Answer: b. November
10. Which of the following seasons is also known as "spring"? a. Winter b. Fall c. Summer d. Autumn
Answer: b. Fall
Preposition of time

Prepositions of time are used to indicate when an event occurred or will occur. Here's a brief description
of some of the most common prepositions of time in English, along with some sample sentences:

1. On: This preposition is used to indicate specific days and dates. For example:
 I have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday.
 My sister's birthday is on December 10th.
 We're having a party on New Year's Eve.
2. In: This preposition is used to indicate a general time period, such as a month or a year. For
example:
 I'm going to Europe in August.
 Our company has a big conference in May.
 I'm planning to start a new job in the fall.
3. At: This preposition is used to indicate a specific time of day. For example:
 The meeting is at 2 o'clock.
 We're having dinner at 7 pm.
 The concert starts at 8:30 pm.
4. From/To: These prepositions are used to indicate a range of time. For example:
 My vacation is from July 15th to July 30th.
 We work from 9 am to 5 pm.
 The store is open from Monday to Saturday.
5. For: This preposition is used to indicate the duration of an event. For example:
 I studied for two hours last night.
 We've been waiting for an hour.
 The party lasted for five hours.

Ordinal number

Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of an object or event in a series. Here's a
brief description of how to use ordinal numbers in English, along with some sample sentences:

1. Basic formation of ordinal numbers: In general, ordinal numbers are formed by adding "-th" to
the end of the cardinal number. For example:
 First (1st)
 Second (2nd)
 Third (3rd)
 Fourth (4th)
 Fifth (5th)
 Sixth (6th)
 Seventh (7th)
 Eighth (8th)
 Ninth (9th)
 Tenth (10th)
2. Use of ordinal numbers in sentences: Ordinal numbers are used in sentences to indicate the order
or rank of a person, thing, or event in a series. For example:
 He came in second place in the race.
 Our flight is on the third day of our trip.
 Today is the fifth anniversary of our wedding.
 I'm the sixth person in line to buy tickets.
 The fourth chapter of the book is my favorite.
 The seventh inning stretch is a tradition in baseball.
3. Exceptions to the formation of ordinal numbers: The formation of ordinal numbers can be
irregular for some numbers, such as:
 First (1st)
 Second (2nd)
 Third (3rd)
 Fourth (4th)
  Fifth (5th)
 Eighth (8th)
 Ninth (9th)
 Twelfth (12th)
 Twentieth (20th)

1. What day does Christmas fall on? a) in December b) at December c) on December d) none of the
above Answer: c) on December
2. What time is the sunset in the summer? a) on 7 PM b) at 7 PM c) in 7 PM d) none of the above
Answer: b) at 7 PM
3. When is your birthday? a) in January b) at January c) on January d) none of the above Answer: c)
on January
4. What date is Thanksgiving in the fall? a) in November b) at November c) on November d) none of
the above Answer: a) in November
5. When do you usually wake up in the morning? a) on 6 AM b) at 6 AM c) in 6 AM d) none of the
above Answer: b) at 6 AM
6. When do the flowers start to bloom in the spring? a) on March b) at March c) in March d) none of
the above Answer: c) in March
7. What time does the movie start in the evening? a) at 7 PM b) on 7 PM c) in 7 PM d) none of the
above Answer: a) at 7 PM
8. When is the first day of summer? a) in June b) at June c) on June d) none of the above Answer: c)
on June
9. What time do you usually have breakfast in the morning? a) at 8 AM b) on 8 AM c) in 8 AM d)
none of the above Answer: a) at 8 AM
10. When do you usually go to bed at night in the winter? a) on 10 PM b) at 10 PM c) in 10 PM d)
none of the above Answer: b) at 10 PM

1. What is the ordinal number for the day after Christmas Day? a) 26th b) 25th c) 24th d) 23rd

Answer: a) 26th

2. Your friend's birthday is on the 17th of August. What is the ordinal number of their birthday? a)
17th b) 18th c) 16th d) 15th

Answer: a) 17th

3. What is the ordinal number for the third month of the year? a) March b) May c) April d) June

Answer: a) March

4. You have a doctor's appointment on the 7th of May. What is the ordinal number for this day? a)
5th b) 6th c) 7th d) 8th

Answer: c) 7th

5. You have an interview scheduled for the second day of next month. What is the ordinal number
for this day? a) 1st b) 2nd c) 3rd d) 4th
1. What did you enjoy most about staying home during the school break? Response: I enjoyed having the
freedom to relax and do things at my own pace. I was able to catch up on my favorite TV shows, read

books I'd been meaning to get to, and spend quality time with my family.
2. Did you participate in any fun activities or events in your hometown during the school break? Response:

Yes, I participated in a local theater production and went to a few concerts with friends. I also visited some
museums and art galleries, which was a great way to explore my city and learn something new.

3. How did you balance relaxation and productivity during the school break? Response: I tried to create a
good balance by setting aside time for relaxation and fun, but also keeping up with some school work and

personal projects. I found that having a schedule helped me stay on track and feel productive, while still
enjoying my break.

4. Did you miss traveling during the school break, or were you content with staying home? Response: While I
enjoy traveling, I was content with staying home during the school break. It was nice to have a break from

the stress of school and not worry about packing or planning a trip. Plus, I was able to save some money
by staying local.

5. How did staying home during the school break impact your overall well-being? Response: Staying home
during the school break helped me feel refreshed and recharged. It was a good opportunity to focus on

self-care and relaxation, which helped me feel more energized and ready to tackle the rest of the school
year.

1. What was your favorite destination you've traveled to during a school break, and what made it special?
Response: My favorite destination was Hawaii. The beaches were stunning and I loved trying new foods

and learning about the local culture. It was also a great opportunity to relax and recharge before heading
back to school.
2. Have you ever traveled to a foreign country during a school break? What was your experience like?
Response: Yes, I traveled to Spain during a school break. It was amazing to experience a new culture and

practice my Spanish language skills. I loved trying new foods, visiting historical sites, and meeting new
people.

3. What is your favorite memory from a school break trip you've taken? Response: My favorite memory was
when I went on a school break trip to Japan. We visited Tokyo Disneyland and it was a once-in-a-lifetime

experience. The park was incredibly unique and it was amazing to see the different attractions and meet
the characters.

4. Do you prefer to travel alone or with friends/family during school breaks? Why? Response: I prefer to
travel with friends or family during school breaks. It's more fun to share the experience with others and it

can be a great bonding opportunity. Plus, it's helpful to have someone to split costs with and make
planning easier.

5. How has traveling during school breaks impacted your perspective on the world? Response: Traveling
during school breaks has helped me appreciate t he diversity and beauty of different cultures. It has also

broadened my understanding of global issues and made me more empathetic towards people from
different backgrounds. Overall, it has been a transformative experience that I will always cherish.