Speaking Time 1 Answer Key

UNIT 1 – Summertime
A.
1. I like fall. It is cool.
2. I like spring. It is warm.
3. I like summer. It is hot.
4. I like winter. It is cold.

B.
1. I go skiing in winter.
2. I go swimming in summer.
3. I pick apples in fall.
4. I have a picnic in spring.

C.
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d

D.
1. I like fall.
2. It is windy.
3. I pick strawberries in fall.
4. I like to play in leaves.
5. Fall is a happy time!
6. Do you like fall?

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)

A.
I like summer.
It is hot.
I go swimming in summer.
I like to swim. (This answer and the answer below could be interchangeable.)
I eat ice cream, too.
Summer is a happy time!

B.
She likes summer.
It is hot.
She goes swimming in summer.
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UNIT 2 – Nearly Lunch Time

A.
1. I eat a snack at eleven o’clock.
2. I eat breakfast at seven o’clock.
3. I eat lunch at one o’clock.
4. I eat dinner at six o’clock.

B.
1. I usually have a sack lunch. Today, it’s a jam sandwich.
2. I usually have a sack lunch. Today, it’s a vegetable salad.
3. I usually have a school lunch. Today, it’s spaghetti and cheese.
4. I usually have a school lunch. Today, it’s potato soup.

C.
1. d 2. a 3. c 4. b

D.
1. I like breakfast time.
2. I eat breakfast at eight o’clock.
3. I usually have a hot breakfast.
4. Today, it’s rice.
5. I will eat an apple, too.
6. And I will drink some soda.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)

A.
It’s nearly lunch time.
I like lunch time.
I usually have a sack lunch.
Today, it’s a chicken sandwich.
I will eat some cookies, too. (This answer and the answer below could be interchangeable.)
And I will drink some milk.

B.
He likes lunch time.
He will eat a chicken sandwich.
He will drink some milk.
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UNIT 3 – Fun at School

A.
1. I go by car to school.
2. I cycle to school.
3. I take the bus to school.
4. I walk to school.

B.
1. I think math is interesting.
2. I think science is difficult.
3. I think art is boring.
4. I think English is fun.

C.
1. c 2. b 3. d 4. a

D.
1. I go by car to school.
2. I think school is great.
3. My favorite subject is English.
4. I think it is interesting.
5. I don’t like PE.
6. I think it is boring.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I walk to school.
I think school is fun.
My favorite subject is science.
I think science is interesting.
I don’t like math.
I think math is difficult.

B.
Her favorite subject is science.
She thinks science is interesting.
She doesn’t like math.

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UNIT 4 – Pop Music

A.
1. Classical music is boring! It is old and slow.
2. Heavy metal music is awesome! It is loud and fast.
3. Jazz music is great! It is entertaining and fun.
4. Rap music is interesting! It is fast and clever.

B.
1. I listen to music every afternoon.
2. I play the flute every Wednesday.
3. I ride my bike every Saturday morning.
4. I do homework every night.

C.
1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a

D.
1. Classical music is great!
2. It is quiet and interesting.
3. I listen to classical music every day.
4. I like Master Maximo.
5. He can play the piano.
6. I pretend to play, too.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
Pop music is great!
It is fun and exciting.
I listen to music every day.
I like Lindy Hopper.
She can play the guitar.
I pretend to play, too.

B.
(He thinks) pop music is great!
He listens to music every day.
He pretends to play the guitar.

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UNIT 5 – At the Zoo

A.
1. It’s fun to visit my grandparents.
2. It’s fun to visit the library.
3. It’s fun to visit my friend.
4. It’s fun to visit the park.

B.
1. I like to watch the giraffes.
2. My sister likes to ride the horses.
3. My friend likes to swim with the dolphins.
4. My mother likes to catch the butterflies.

C.
1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d

D.
1. Today, I’m at the park.
2. It’s fun to visit the park.
3. I like to catch the ants.
4. My friend likes to look for worms.
5. Ants are faster than worms.
6. But worms are interesting, too.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
Today, I’m at the zoo.
It’s fun to visit the zoo.
I like to feed the penguins.
My friend likes to watch the tigers.
Penguins are funnier than tigers.
But tigers are interesting, too.

B.
Today, she’s at the zoo.
(She thinks) it’s fun to visit the zoo.
She likes to feed the penguins.

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UNIT 6 – Rainy Today

A.
1. It’s spring. It’s rainy today.
2. It’s summer. It’s sunny today.
3. It’s fall. It’s windy today.
4. It’s winter. It’s snowy today.

B.
1. Children need food to grow.
2. Students need glasses to see.
3. We need wind to fly a kite.
4. People need the sun to keep warm.

C.
1. c 2. b 3. d 4. a

D.
1. It’s summer.
2. It’s sunny today.
3. I like the sun.
4. We need the sun to keep warm.
5. Sun is also fun to play in.
6. The sun in summer is great!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
It’s spring.
It’s rainy today.
I like the rain.
Plants need rain to grow.
Rain is also fun to play in.
The rain in spring is great!

B.
It’s spring.
It’s rainy today.
She likes the rain.

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UNIT 7 – Fun Outdoors

A.
1. I like walking in the hills.
2. I like hiking in the mountains.
3. I like cycling in the city.
4. I like running in the street.

B.
1. I see butterflies and squirrels.
2. I see cows and sheep.
3. I see fish and ducks.
4. I see ants and spiders.

C.
1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a

D.
1. The outdoors is great!
2. I like walking in the mountains.
3. I go every weekend.
4. I see sheep and cows.
5. And I see grass and flowers.
6. There is an old tree, too.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I like walking in the woods.
I go every Sunday.
I see birds and insects. (This answer and the answer below could be interchangeable.)
And I see trees and sky.
There is a nice lake, too.
I like to relax there.

B.
She likes walking in the woods.
She goes every Sunday.
She sees birds and insects (trees and sky).

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UNIT 8 – Bedtime
A.
1. It’s time for English class.
2. It’s time for taking a bath.
3. It’s time for taking a test.
4. It’s time for dinner.

B.
1. This is how I get ready for dance class. I put on my dress.
2. This is how I get ready for school. I put on my uniform.
3. This is how I get ready for homework. I put on my glasses.
4. This is how I get ready for football practice. I put on my helmet.

C.
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c

D.
1. It’s time for tennis.
2. This is how I get ready for tennis.
3. I put on my T-shirt.
4. Then, I tie my hair.
5. I get my ball.
6. Finally, I go to play.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
It’s time for bed.
I put on my pajamas.
I set my alarm clock. (This answer and the answer below could be interchangeable.)
Then, I brush my teeth.
I get my toy.
Finally, I go to sleep.

B.
It’s time for bed.
He puts on his pajamas.
Then, he brushes his teeth.

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UNIT 9 – My Pet
A.
1. I have two pets. One of them is a kitten.
2. I have six pets. One of them is a bird.
3. I have many pets. One of them is a blue fish.
4. I have many pets. One of them is a snake.

B.
1. It has a pink collar.
2. They have a small tank.
3. It has a big cage.
4. They have a pretty basket.

C.
1. a 2. b 3. c 4. d

D.
1. I have three pets.
2. One of them is a cat.
3. Her name is Cathy.
4. She has a big box.
5. I feed my cat.
6. She likes to drink milk.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I have two pets.
One of them is a pig. (If one pet: It is a pig.)
His name is Henry.
He has a big cage.
I hug my pig.
He likes to be hugged.

B.
She has two pets.
One of them is a pig. (If one pet: It is a pig.)
She hugs her pig.

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UNIT 10 – Magical Sky

A.
1. I like to look at the sky.
2. I like to look at clouds.
3. I like to look at rainbows.
4. I like to look at flowers.

B.
1. I think the weather is exciting.
2. I think the people are interesting.
3. I think volcanoes are dangerous.
4. I think the Earth is amazing.

C.
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. d

D.
1. I like to look at rainbows.
2. I think rainbows are special.
3. There are many colors.
4. They are bright.
5. There is a great shape, too.
6. It is big.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I like to look at the sky.
I think the sky is magical.
There are many stars.
They are bright.
There is a moon, too.
It is beautiful.

B.
He likes to look at the sky.
He thinks the sky is magical.
It is beautiful.

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UNIT 11 – Busy Day

A.
1. We have English class at nine o’clock.
2. We have English class at ten fifteen.
3. We have English class at two forty-five.
4. We have English class at four thirty.

B.
1. I wake up at six o’clock.
2. I have lunch at twelve forty-five.
3. I do homework at six thirty.
4. I have dinner at eight fifteen.

C.
1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a

D.
1. Now, it’s two thirty.
2. We have swimming class at two thirty.
3. I come home at four o’clock.
4. I do homework at six fifteen.
5. That’s an easy day!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
Now, it’s one o’clock. (This answer and the answers below could be interchangeable.)
We have English class at one o’clock.
I wake up at seven o’clock.
I go to school at eight fifteen.
I finish school at four thirty.
I go to bed at ten o’clock.

B.
She wakes up at seven o’clock.
She goes to school at seven thirty.
She goes to bed at nine forty-five.

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UNIT 12 – Doing Something Fun

A.
1. I want to play baseball.
2. I want to play cards.
3. I want to play video games.
4. I want to play golf.

B.
1. Maybe I can call my friend.
2. Maybe I can go to the mountains.
3. Maybe I can play outdoors.
4. Maybe I can eat a cookie.

C.
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d

D.
1. I want to do something fun.
2. I don’t want to do homework.
3. Maybe I can go to the park.
4. Maybe I can go skating.
5. I want some skates.
6. Let’s go to the park!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I want to do something fun.
I don’t want to stay home.
Maybe I can call my friend.
Maybe we can go shopping.
I want a new sweater.
Let’s go shopping!

B.
She wants to do something fun.
(Maybe) she can call her friend.
(Maybe) they can go shopping.

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UNIT 13 – On the Farm

A.
1. I’m planning a school trip. We can visit a statue.
2. I’m planning an art class. We can visit a museum.
3. I’m planning a party. We can visit a fun park.
4. I’m planning an adventure. We can visit a cave.

B.
1. Look at the sheep. It has small feet.
2. Look at the chicken. It has brown feathers.
3. Look at the bull. It has big horns.
4. Look at the horse. It has a long tail.

C.
1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b

D.
1. I’m planning a school trip.
2. We can visit an aquarium.
3. These are pictures of fish.
4. Look at the shark.
5. It has big teeth.
6. And it has a gray tail.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I’m planning a school trip.
We can visit a farm.
These are pictures of farm animals.
Look at the pig.
It has short legs.
And it has a curly tail.

B.
He is planning a school trip.
We can visit a farm.
These are pictures of farm animals.

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UNIT 14 – Good at Dancing

A.
1. I am good at drawing.
2. I am good at badminton.
3. I am good at singing.
4. I am good at dancing.

B.
1. I can draw birds. I practice every day.
2. I can play badminton. I practice once a month.
3. I can sing opera. I practice twice a month.
4. I can break-dance. I practice three times a week.

C.
1. b 2. c 3. d 4. a

D.
1. I am good at cooking.
2. I can make cakes.
3. I practice every Sunday.
4. I dream of being a chef.
5. Then, I will cook in a restaurant.
6. I want to be famous.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I am good at dancing.
I can tap-dance.
I practice twice a week.
I dream of being a dancer.
Then, I will dance on stage.
I hope my dream comes true.
B.
He is good at dancing.
He practices twice a week.
He dreams of being a dancer.

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UNIT 15 – My Friend’s Pond

A.
1. Dolphins live in the sea.
2. Tigers live in a cage.
3. Squirrels live in the woods.
4. Cows live in a barn.

B.
1. My friend has a small box. There are worms in the box.
2. My friend has a glass tank. There are seahorses in the tank.
3. My friend has a metal cage. There are guinea pigs in the cage.
4. My friend has a pretty basket. There are rabbits in the basket.

C.
1. d 2. c 3. a 4. b

D.
1. My teacher has a small cage.
2. There are mice in the cage.
3. Mice live in our school.
4. Mice make a squeaking sound.
5. Squeak! Squeak!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
My friend has a big pond.
There are animals in the pond.
Fish live in the water.
Fish make a funny sound.
Gulp! Gulp!

B.
Her friend has a big pond.
There are animals in the pond. Fish live in the water.
Gulp! Gulp!

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UNIT 16 – Making an Omelet

A.
1. I can make tea. First, I get some water.
2. I can make rice. First, I get some grains.
3. I can make toast. First, I get some bread.
4. I can make cookies. First, I get some flour.

B.
1. Second, I put a tea bag in a cup. Then, I add the hot water.
2. Second, I wash it. Then, I put it in a cooker.
3. Second, I warm it in a toaster. Then, I put butter on it.
4. Second, I add milk and an egg. Then, I mix it.

C.
1. d 2. b 3. c 4. a

D.
1. I can make a pizza.
2. First, I get some dough.
3. Then, I add cheese and tomato.
4. Next, I put it in the oven.
5. Finally, I eat it.
7. It’s yummy!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I can make an omelet.
First, I get some eggs.
Then, I add mushrooms and cheese.
Next, I fry it in a pan.
Finally, I eat it.
It’s yummy!

B.
He can make an omelet.
First, he gets some eggs.
Finally, he eats it.

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UNIT 17 – About Birds

A.
1. I have a book about spiders.
2. I have a book about people.
3. I have a book about penguins.
4. I have a book about bees.

B.
1. They live everywhere. They build webs.
2. They live in houses. They build cities.
3. They live at the South Pole. They build nests.
4. They live in hives. They build honeycombs.

C.
1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a

D.
1. I have a book about polar bears.
2. They live at the North Pole.
3. They build dens.
4. And they play in the snow.
5. Sometimes, they eat fish.
6. A baby bear is called a cub.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I have a book about birds.
They live in trees.
They build nests. (This answer and the answer below could be interchangeable.)
And they fly in the sky.
Sometimes, they eat worms.
A baby bird is called a chick.

B.
She has a book about birds.
They live in trees.
Sometimes, they eat worms.

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UNIT 18 – Fun with Drawing

A.
1. It takes less than 45 minutes.
2. It takes less than one hour.
3. It takes more than 15 minutes.
4. It takes more than 30 minutes.

B.
1. Drawing is easy. I can draw a fish well.
2. Math is easy. I can do sums well.
3. Writing is easy. I can write in English well.
4. Painting is easy. I can paint a flower well.

C.
1. c 2. b 3. d 4. a

D.
1. Drawing is easy.
2. I can draw a cat well.
3. It takes less than two minutes.
4. I start with the body.
5. Then, I draw the head.
6. Finally, I draw the face.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
Drawing is easy.
I can draw an elephant well.
It takes less than a minute.
I start with the ears.
Then, I draw the body. (This answer and the answer below could be interchangeable.)
Finally, I draw the tail.

B.
She can draw an elephant well.
It takes less than a minute.
She starts with the ears.

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UNIT 19 – Learning to Play

A.
1. I’m learning to play chess. It’s difficult.
2. I’m learning to play the guitar. It’s not difficult.
3. I’m learning to play volleyball. It’s easy.
4. I’m learning to play golf. It’s not easy.

B.
1. I often play with my class.
2. I sometimes play with my mother.
3. I always play with my teacher.
4. I never play with my brother.

C.
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d

D.
1. I’m learning to play golf.
2. It’s not easy.
3. I enjoy tennis most.
4. You have to hit a ball.
5. And you have to score points.
6. I usually play with my sister.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I’m learning to play basketball.
It’s difficult.
I enjoy baseball most.
You have to hit a ball. (This answer and the answer below could be interchangeable.)
And you have to run.
I usually play with my friends.

B.
He is learning to play basketball.
He enjoys baseball most.
(He thinks) You have to hit a ball.

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UNIT 20 – From Kenya

A.
1. I am from Russia. I speak Russian.
2. I am from Canada. I speak English.
3. I am from China. I speak Chinese.
4. I am from Japan. I speak Japanese.

B.
1. Russia is in Europe and Asia. Our weather is cold and warm.
2. Canada is in North America. Our weather is cold and warm.
3. China is in Asia. Our weather is hot and cold.
4. Japan is in Asia. Our weather is hot and cold.

C.
1. d 2. c 3. a 4. b

D.
1. I am from Germany.
2. I speak German.
3. Germany is in Europe.
4. Our weather is warm and cold.
5. We eat a lot of pickles.
6. They are a type of vegetable.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I am from Kenya.
I speak English and Swahili.
Kenya is in Africa.
Our weather is hot.
We eat a lot of ugali.
It is a type of pudding.

B.
He is from Kenya.
He speaks English and Swahili.
He eats a lot of ugali.

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