Weather festival

Cloudy
Sunny

Stormy

Snowy
Windy
Rainy
A. Read and match the pictures (1-3) with the paragraphs (a-c).
Sapporo Snow Festival

Hello everybody today I´m in Hokkaido Japan I´m

enjoying The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri)Are you ready to
know more about this great festival?It is held during one week every February
in Hokkaido's capital Sapporo. It is one of Japan's most popular winter events.
Let´s see what´s happening in Sapporo

1. The high school students are building a few snow statues in Odori Park. At
the moment a lot of people are looking at the spectacular snow and ice
sculptures.

2. Look! The people are participating in the three types of snow slides,
snow rafting and more snow sculptures. They are wearing winter clothes.
Some children are taking part in a snow rafting race

3. Look over there! A crowd is buying tickets to enter to the Odori Site.
There are a lot of people eating special and traditional foods. The food stands
are exhibiting bright and delicious plates
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B. Read again and complete the sentences.

1. Sapporo Snow festival is one .
2. At the Odori Park the high students .
3. A lot of people are .
4. Some children are .
5. The food stands .
Complete with the Present Progressive of the verbs in parentheses.
1. It (rain) and it’s very hot today.
2. The boys (not play) basseball at the moment.
3. A: Where’s Mom?
B: She’s in her room. She (read) a book.
4. A: Lily, come here, please.
B: I can’t. I (answer) the phone.
5. A: Susan! Lulian! Stop playing X box!
B: Daddy, we (not play) X box games. We
(surf) the Net.
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MATCH THE PICTURE WITH THE WORD

1. Jacket 8. Sweater

2. Skirt 9. Shorts

3. Shirt 10. Scarf

4. Pants 11. Shoes

5. Dress 12. Sneakers

6. Jeans 13. Boots

7. Hat 14. Belt

 3.2.2 Reading

A. Listen, read and check your answers.

Maria I am missing your mom, where’s she, Hanna?

Hanna she’s getting ready for a Halloween party.
Maria are you kidding me? A Halloween party? What costume is she wearing?
Hanna She´s really mysterious. I don’t know what she is wearing.
Maria Why? Is it that bad?
Hanna She’s wearing her long black dress and a pair of black heels. That’s
all I know.
Angie Is that all?
Hanna Let me see… right now she’s painting white a part of her hair
Maria What? What is she doing that?
Kate I don’t know. Maybe because she’s wearing like an ager woman costume!
Ha, ha, ha!
Maria Really?
Mrs. White Girls, are you ready to see my incredible costume?
Hanna Do you mean your confusing costume, mom?
Mrs. White No, Hanna. I’m… a scary mysterious woman!!! I´m Morticia Adams!!
Maria Ahhh! Wow! That is an incredible costume, Mrs. White. And the make up
is really cool.
Hanna You look really great, mom. That’s awesome!
Mrs. White Thank you girls. So, have fun you two. I’m going to the party. Bye!
Hanna Bye, enjoy the party!

B. Read again and decide who could make the statements. Write H for Hanna
M for Maria or W for Mrs. White.
1. I’m getting ready for the party.

2. I think she’s wearing a confusing costume.

3. I’m wearing black clothes.

4. I really like your make up

5. I’m going to a Halloween party.

 Complete with the Present Progressive of the verbs in
parentheses and short answers.

1. A: the children (sit) in their room?

B : Yes, .
2. A: Kate (do) her homework right now?

B: No, .She (make) a costume for Halloween.

3. A: you (watch) TV?

B: Yes, .

 Write questions with the words below.

1. Louis/ to go / to the beach. ?

2. We / to read/ a book. ?

3. He / to listen /new song. ?

4. I / to sleep. ?

5. They / to wash/ the dishes. ?

6. You / to do / the washing-up. ?

7. We / to run/ too fast. ?

8. They / to mop / the floor. ?

9. She / to watch / the movie. ?

10. You / to pull / my leg. ?

 Special days
Vocabulary

decorate the house watch a fireworks display

make a card prepare snacks

cook a meal take part in a parade

Reading
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s day is on March 17th and it’s Ireland’s national holiday. People
celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all around the world with big parades, traditional music,
food, and lots of dancing. Green is the color of Ireland, so on that day all the
people wear green clothes and even their food and drinks are green.

Lots of people take part in the parades, not only Irish people. In this picture , the
people are having a great time. They are playing music, they are singing and of
course they are all wearing something green.

In this picture, people are watching the parade and they’re wearing hats with
shamrocks on it. It’s an Irish symbol and on St. Patrick’s day all the people wear
clothes with the shamrock on them.
Read again and complete the table by dragging the phrases below
Name of celebration

Place

Date

Activities during the celebration

St. Patrick’s day

watch or take part in parades, dance, sing, eat, drink, listen to traditional music
All around the world
March 17th

3.3.4 Exercise
Choose the correct verb form in the Simple Present or the Present Progressive.
1) John (watch) a football match at the moment.
2) We often (write) tests at our school.
3) I (listen) to my teacher now.
4) Look! Miriam, Sandy and Susan (watch) a film on TV.
5) Olga (visit) her aunt once a week.
6) Now It (rain).
7) They sometimes (write) poems in class.
8) Listen! The band (test) the new guitar.
9) First I (wash), then I dress.
10) Every morning my mother (get) up at 6 o'clock.
Best wishes
Vocabulary

Match the pictures by dragging the phrases below.

1. Good luck!
2. Have a nice trip!
3. Get well soon!
4. Merry Christmas!
5. Happy New Year!
6. Congratulations!
 Reading
Listen and read.

Hi Samuel, Samuel
I’m here in Canada and I’m celebrating New Year’s eve with Silva
my rfamily. It’s really interesting here. Is It snowing there,
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right? Well, right now we’re having a snow bath outside and
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the weather is so different, It’s really cold and windy! My
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brother and sister are playing in the snow. Do you believe
Miami,
that? That´s really funny! I can’t wait to see you again, I
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have so much to tell you! What about you? What are you
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doing for New Year’s?
3.4.3 GrammSeaer –yoSutastoivoenv, erbs U.S.A
Read the exaPmatptyles.
 I ’t want to watch TV right now.
don
 I like it.

Stative verbs (see, like, love, hate, want, understand, know, have, think, believe,
etc.) are not used in the Present Progressive.

Exercise
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.
1. A: Where are the boys?
B: They’re at Jimmy’s house. They (love) hanging out with
him.
2. Milla is listening to classical music right now, but she (not like) it.
3. I (think) it’s boring to stay at home on Saturday night.
4. A: you (want) to come to the gym with me?
B: Oh, I (hate) exercising.
 What’s wrong with you?
3.5.1 Vocabulary
Match the words below with the parts of the body by dragging them in the correct
positions.
1. back 5. leg
2. hand 6. foot
3. arm 7. head
4. knee 8. elbow
 Reading

Listen and read.

Mary Hi, bro! Merry Christmas! Here´s a little present for you.
Michael Hi, Mary! Thanks for present. I can´t wait to open it?
Mary Sure! So, how’s your leg?
Michael Oh you know my leg hurts. Don’t worry about it. The doctor’s
coming soon anyway…yummy chocolates! I really like your present.
Mary Really? Great!
Michael Oh, I have a good news! I’m getting out of the hospital on
Friday! Mary That’s great, Michael.
Michael Yes absolutely. It’s so boring in here.
Mary Hey, you know what? Why don’t you we have a party on
Saturday? Michael No way, I only want to be lie down on my bed.
Mary Oh yes, you need a lot of rest.
Michael yes, but It´s better at home…Nothing like home!

Write T for True of F for False.

1. It is Michael’s birthday today.

2. Michael’s sister is worried about his leg.

3. The doctor isn’t coming to see Mary’s brother today.

4. Mary’s sister can leave the hospital soon.

5. Michael likes the party idea very much.

 Exercise
Present Progressive for future use
1. I (go) to the supermarket tomorrow.
2. My sister (give) me her car when she gets her new one.
3. We (have) a barbecue on Sunday.
4. All my friends (come) to my party next week.
5. We (take) my niece to Aqua park later today.
6. The train (leave) in ten minutes.
7. We (go) to the zoo tomorrow.
8. On Friday I (go) to Rob´s party.
9. My teacher _ (go) to school tomorrow.
10. Rhonda (stay in) on Friday.
See the sights
Vocabulary
Listen.

theater art gallery museum

castle square plaza

T
ower palace bridge

zoo flea market stadium

 Reading

Listen and read.

See all the sights of New York City with…
NON-STOP BUS TOURS

Do you like art? Well, visit

The Metropolitan Museum
Of Art on 5th Avenue.

Next stop, Central Park.

Visitors can walk around
or take a horse and buggy
ride. The park is very
beautiful in the fall.

For an amazing view of

New York City, Go to the
top of the Empire State
Building. Even the Statue
of Liberty looks small
from up there!

Next stop, the Brooklyn Bridge.

It has a very long and interesting
history. The bridge connects
Manhattan and Brooklyn over
the East River.
Yankee Stadium is a very
popular sports arena. Every
year lots of baseball fans
go to watch the Yankees play.

Our last stop is Times Square.

It’s full of theaters and
restaurants with food from
different countries. New
York City is a great place to
have fun!

Complete the sentences by dragging the words in the box.

stadium flea market museums sights

visitors popular

1. You can go shopping in the

2. Cycling is a very sport in France.
3. You can see works of art in art galleries and in , too.
4. I go to the every weekend and watch my favorite football
team.
5. Times Square is one of New York City’s famous .
6. to tour Eiffel can enjoy the great view of the city.
On vacation
Vocabulary
Listen and read.

go camping go fishing do water sports

stay in a hotel go hiking sit in the sun

go sightseeing
Reading
Listen and read about Tina’s e-mail to her friend John.

Hi John!
Hola from beautiful Cancun! I hope you’re OK. I’m writing to tell you all about my
exciting vacation in this beautiful city. Tomorrow, I’m going to the old part of the
city, El Centro, with the nice parks and the huge marketplace called Xel Ha. I’m
staying in the part of the city called the “Hotel Zone”. This area has about 140
hotels! I also have a ticket to visit some Mayan ruins called Ruinas El Ray. On the
last day I’m going to the Chichen Itza ruins. It’s a short trip to get there but I
definitely want to see them. I can’t wait to see you.

Bye for now,

Tina

Listen and read the e-mail again and write T for true or F for false.
1. El Centro is a huge marketplace.
2. The “Hotel Zone” has about 140 parks.
3. Tina has a ticket to visit the Chichen Itza.
4. The Chichen Itza ruins are not near Tina’s hotel.
 Closing activities
A. Look at the pictures. What’s the weather like? Drag the phrases into the correct
picture.

It’s sunny It’s snowy It’s rainy It’s windy

1.

2.

3.

4.
B. Choose the correct words.
1. It’s Halloween tomorrow. Let’s prepare / decorate the house!
2. I’m sorry your back hurts. Have a nice trip / Get well soon!
3. I can’t write because my foot / hand hurts.
4. I really want to relax. Can we stay at the hotel and sit in the sun /
go camping?
5. Are you going to the stadium / museum tonight for the football game?

C. Complete with the Present Progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

1. A: What (you / do)?
B: I (send) a message to Mauricio.
2. A: Where’s She?
B: She (decorate) the classroom for the party on Jean´s
birthday?
3. My mom (prepare) some snacks right now but I
(not help) her. I (watch) TV.
4. It (rain) and the children (play) a football match
5. A: you (go) to a trip now?
B: Yes, this is my luggage.
D. Complete with the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the verbs
in parentheses.

It’s Thursday, 4 o’clock in the afternoon and the

Simmons (be) all at home. Mary (usually/do) her
homework at this time of day, but it’s Thanksgiving today, so she
(help) her mom in the kitchen. They (prepare) Thanksgiving dinner.
Her dad (usually/watch) TV. but now he (decorate) the
living room. Sharon, Mary’s little sister, (sit) on the sofa. She
(draw) pictures for this special day.

E. Complete the dialogues with the wishes below. Drag them into the spaces.
a. Good luck! d. Merry Christmas!
b. Have a nice trip! e. Happy Birthday!
c. Congratulations! f. Get well soon!

1. A: Where are you going?

B: I’m going to London.
A: That’s sounds great!

2. A: How old are you now?

B: I’m sixteen years old.

3. A: You win a laptop.

B: Thank you very much.

4. A: Are you taking part in the race?

B: Yes, I am.
A:

5. A: Hey John This present is for you.

B: Oh, thanks you and this is for you. I hope you like it.
 6. A: Why are you in bed?
B: I don’t feel very well.
A: Oh!

Self – check
Vocabulary
A. Cross out the odd word.

1. cold – hot – windy – card

2. fishing – amazing – hiking – skateboarding
3. square – zoo – bridge – visitor
4. glad – head – knee – foot
5. sweater – skirt – secret – scarf
B. Complete with the words below by dragging them into the correct spaces.
friendly popular hotel area island money
1.
2.
3. The Spring Festival is very in my city.
4. I want to go to a(n) for my summer vacation this year. I love
swimming.
5. Dave loves staying at a(n) during his vacation. He doesn’t like
camping.
6. Mr. Thompson is a very person. He’s my favorite teacher.
7. I can’t get the equipment for the scuba diving lessons. I don’t have enough
.
8. We can’t walk alone in this . It’s very dangerous.

Grammar
C. Use the prompts and the Present Simple or Present Progressive to
make sentences.
1. They / watch / TV / every morning / ?

2. Kim / make / lunch / right now / .

3. I / help / Kate / decorate / house / tomorrow / .

 4. Bryan / not do / his homework / on Saturday afternoons / .

5. Rose / take a bath / now / .

Communication
D. Match by dragging into the correct halves.
1. What’s the weather like today?
2. Mike’s birthday is in the summer.
3. Are you making a cake now?
4. Let’s go skydiving.
5. What is Jane doing right now?
6. It’s my birthday today.
7. My back hurts.

a. Really? Happy Birthday!

b. No, I’m preparing snacks.
c. It’s cold and windy.
d. Get well soon!
e. She’s surfing the Net.
f. No, it’s dangerous.
g. No, it isn’t.