B) Read the story and point out the verbs with the past continuous tense

What was he doing? What was happening?

 

Last night at 7 o'clock, Nate was taking pictures of birds. He was walking through the city park when he saw a fire. An old, empty building near the park was on fire. Nate pulled out his camera. He was taking pictures of the fire when the fire trucks pulled up. The firefighters jumped out. They hooked up their hoses. While they were fighting the fire, Nate was taking more pictures. The firefighters were fighting the fire and Nate was taking pictures when the rain started. The rain helped put the fire out. The firefighters were clapping and Nate was cheering. The fire was finally out.

c) Fill in the spaces with the correct form of the verb in future progressive tense. Note: The future progressive tense (also called future continuous tense) describes actions which will be ongoing in the future. It can be formed using either “will be” + present participle (the -ing form of the verb) or “am/is/are” + “going to be” + present participle. Usually, in the future progressive tense, these two methods are interchangeable. Remember, that is not true in the simple future tense. Example: Sarah (run) will be running a marathon on Saturday. Example: Sarah (run) is going to be running a marathon on Saturday.

1) Professor Baker (teach) _______ _____ ________ American history next semester. 2) I (clean) _____ _______ _____ _____ ________ the house while you are doing the laundry. 3) The forecast says that it (rain) ______ _____ ________ all night. 4) Grandma (smile) _______ _____ ________ when she answers the door. 5) On Tuesday, the girls (take) _______ ________ _____ _____ ________ a taxi to the airport. 6) The plumber (connect) ______ _____ _________ the water pipes to the house tomorrow. 7) Brian (supervise) _______ _____ _________ the construction crew for a few days. 8) The Fergusons (fishing) _______ _____ _______ while they are on vacation. 9) Stella (play) _____ _______ _____ _____ _________ the solo for the concerto. 10) Julia and Rick (look) _____ _______ _____ _____ _______ for a new house while they are in Portland. 11) In order to earn a badge, the scouts (learn) _______ _____ _________ to tie knots this Thursday. 12) The pastry chef (bake)______ _______ _____ _____ _______ turnovers early tomorrow morning.

Listening

ВВ a) Listen to the text and fill in the gaps

Birthdays are brilliant. I’m 62 years old ______________________ them. I don’t think I’ve ______________________ bad birthday. In fact, I think birthdays get better and better ______________________ become. Sure, kids love birthdays because they get presents and ______________________ cake. But when you get older, birthdays ______________________ special. It’s your special day. Even if no one wishes you a happy birthday, ______________________ special day. A lot of my friends think I’m mad. They hate their birthdays because ______________________ they’re another year older. I hope ______________________ celebrate my hundredth birthday. I’m not sure if I ______________________ 100 candles though. When I look back at all my birthdays, it’s difficult to choose the best. I’ll just say my last birthday ______________________ best one.

B) Correct the spelling

Birthdays are anitrbill. I’m 62 years old and I still love them. I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad birthday. In tacf, I think birthdays get better and better the older you become. Sure, kids love birthdays because they get tsespnre and get to eat cake. But when you get older, birthdays make you feel iceaspl. It’s your special day. Even if no one hesiws you a happy birthday, it’s still your special day. A lot of my fsrdien think I’m mad. They hate their birthdays because it means they’re another year loder. I hope I get to eeclterab my hundredth birthday. I’m not sure if I can blow out 100 ecsnlda though. When I look back at all my birthdays, it’s difficult to ceshoo the best. I’ll just say my last birthday is always the best one.

Reading

What activities do people do at a birthday party in your country? Also, what traditional foods do people prepare and eat at such events?

Birthday parties are always among the highlights of a child's year, but did you ever wonder how the celebrations of birthday parties started?
The tradition of birthday parties started in Europe a long time ago. It was feared that evil spirits were particularly attracted to people on their birthdays. To protect them from harm, friends and family would to come be with the birthday person and bring good thoughts and wishes. Giving gifts brought even more good cheer to ward off the evil spirits. This is how birthday parties began.
At first it was only kings who were recognized as important enough to have a birthday celebration (maybe this is how the tradition of birthday crowns began?). A formal ball was planned and announcements were sent through the land. As time went by, children became included in birthday celebrations. The first children's birthday parties occurred in Germany and were called Kinderfeste. Kinderfeste was a celebration with a decorated cake, fun decorations and fun games to play. As time went by, sending party invitations became more popular and now with the advent of the digital age you can even send photo party invitations with your child’s photo on it.В It is a time honored tradition to send out birthday cards to family, friends. Sending clients business birthday cards is also becoming increasingly popular.ВВ Some traditions are quite similar in many parts of the world; birthday candles which carry wishes up to God, birthday games which gauge how much more a child can do versus last year, and birthday pinches or taps which ensure good luck for the coming year. Some traditions are more specific to certain countries.

Canada - Greasing the nose with butter or margarine. In Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland) the birthday child is ambushed and their nose is greased for good luck. The greased nose makes the child too slippery for bad luck to catch them. This tradition is reputed to be of Scottish decent. Birthday punches. In Quebec the birthday person receives a punch for each year they are alive and then one for good luck.

Denmark - Flying Flags. A flag is flown outside a window to designate that someone who lives in that house is having a birthday. Presents are placed around the child's bed while they are sleeping so they will see them immediately upon awakening.

Scotland - A pound note and a soft smack. A pound note is given for every year old the child is plus an additional pound for good luck. A soft smack on the bottom is also given for each year.

Speaking

Share a story about one of your favorite birthdays. How did you celebrate the day, and what made it special? Did you eat any special foods? What presents did you receive? Are there any unique birthday traditions and customs in your family or culture?

Writing

Write as much information as you can about the picture given below.Use the key phrases given in the previous units:

 

 

 

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