Posts

Showing posts from December, 2025

Talking about jobs

Image
Speaking; Questions and Answers  1. What job do you want to have in the future?    - I want to be a teacher because I enjoy helping others learn new things. 2. Have you ever worked a part-time job? What did you do?    - Yes, I worked in a grocery store. I helped customers find items and stocked the shelves. 3. What is a job that you think is very important? Why?    - I think doctors have very important jobs because they help people stay healthy and save lives. 4. Do you prefer working alone or with a team? Why?    - I prefer working with a team because I like sharing ideas and getting different opinions from others. 5. What skills do you think you need for your dream job?    - I think I need good communication skills, a lot of patience, and creativity to be a teacher. 6. How do you feel about doing different types of jobs?    - I think doing different types of jobs can be good because you learn new skills and meet differen...

The Fox and the Grapes

Image
The Fox and the Grapes  Complete the story by using the correct forms of the verbs in brackets  Once upon a time, a hungry fox ______ (wander) through a sunny forest and ____ (spot) a bunch of juicy grapes hanging from a high vine. "Oh, those grapes look so good!" he ____ (say) to himself. Determined, the fox ____ (decide) to jump and reach them. He ____ (take) a few steps back to get a running start, then ____ (leap) into the air. **Thud!** He ____ (land) on the ground, missing the grapes. "That was just a practice jump," he ____ (tell) himself, so he ____ (try) again. **Thud!** Again, he ____ (fail) to reach them. After many attempts, the exhausted fox ____ (sit) down under the vine. “Why can’t I get those grapes?” he ____ (wonder). Finally, he ____ (look) up at the grapes and ____ (say), “Maybe they are sour and not worth my trouble.” Feeling better, he ____ (stand) up and ____ (shake) off the dirt. “I don’t need those grapes to be happy!” With that, the fox ____...

Stolen Bicycle

Image
  The Stolen Bicycle   William: Hey, Henry! I heard about your bike. That's terrible! How did it happen? Henry: Yeah, it's a ___1___. I had left it locked outside the cafe while I was ___2___ a coffee. When I came out, it was gone.  William: Oh no, was it parked there for a long time? Henry: Not really, maybe 20 minutes? I did have a cable ___3___ on it, but I guess someone ______ to cut through it. William: That's awful. Did you report it to the police? Henry: Yeah, I had filed a report yesterday. I also let the cafe ___4___ know in case they spot anything on their security cameras. William: Good thinking. It's ___5___ checking out local online marketplaces too—sometimes stolen bikes show up for sale there. Henry: That's a good idea. I'll start looking there. And maybe I'll post about it in some local ___6___ or groups as well. William: Definitely. Let me know if you need help with anything. I can keep an eye out for any ___7___ listings too. Henry: Thanks,...