Day 2 Pronunciation

A. Silent Letters
Silent letters are letters that are not pronounced, but are there when you write
the word.
Here is a list of common words with silent letters from A to Z.
Silent Words containing silent letters
letters
bomb, climb, comb, crumb, debt, doubt, dumb, jamb, lamb, limb,
B numb, plumb, succumb, thumb, tomb, womb

abscess, ascend, ascent, crescent; descend; descent, disciple, fascinate,

C fluorescent, incandescent, isosceles, luminescent, miscellaneous, muscle,
obscene, resuscitate, scenario, scene, scent, science, scissors, sclerosis,
D handkerchief, handful, handsome, Wednesday,
align, assign, benign, campaign, champagne, cologne, consign, deign, design,
G feign, foreign, gnarl, gnash, gnat, gnaw, gnome, gnu, high, light, reign, resign,
sign, though, through
ache, aghast, anchor, archeology, architect, archives, chaos, character, charisma,
chemical, chemist, chemotherapy, chlorine, choir, chorale, cholera, chord,
choreography, chorus, Christian, Christmas, chrome, echo, ghastly, ghost, heir,
H
honest, honor, hour, loch, mechanic, mechanical, melancholy, monarch,
monochrome, orchestra, orchid, psychic, psychiatrist, psychology, rhyme,
rhythm, scheme, school, stomach, technical, technique, technology, thyme
knack, knapsack, knave, knead, knee, kneel, knell, knew, knickers, knife, knight,
K
knit, knob, knock, knoll, knot, know, knowledge, knuckle
balk, balm, calf, calm, chalk, folk, half, palm, psalm, salmon, should, talk, walk,
L
would, yolk
N autumn, column, condemn, damn, hymn, solemn
coup, pneumatic, pneumonia, pseudo, psyche, psychedelic, psychiatrist,
P
psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychotic, receipt
S aisle, apropos, bourgeois, debris, fracas, island, isle, viscount
apostle, bristle, bustle, castle, Christmas, fasten, glisten, hustle, jostle, listen,
T moisten, mortgage, nestle, ricochet, rustle, soften, thistle, trestle, whistle,
wrestle
baguette, biscuit, build, building, catalogue, colleague, dialogue, circuit, disguise,
U
guess, guest, guide, guild, guile, guillotine, guilt, guise, guitar, rogue, tongue
answer, awry, playwright, sword, two, whole, wrack, wrangle, wrap, wrath,
W wreath, wreck, wren, wrench, wrestle, wretch, wriggle, wring, wrinkle, wrist,
write, writhe, wrong, wrote, wrought, wrung, wry
 Reading Practice: check all the bold words below on your dictionary in order to pronounce
them correctly
A Plastic Ocean
A film review A Plastic Ocean is a film to make you think. Think, and then act.
We need to take action on our dependence on plastic. We’ve been producing plastic in
huge quantities since the 1940s. Drink bottles, shopping bags, toiletries and even
clothes are made with plastic. What happens to all the rest? This is the question the film A
Plastic Ocean answers. It is a documentary that looks at the impact that plastic waste has
on the environment. Spoiler alert: the impact is devastating. The film begins as a
journey to film the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale. But during the journey
the filmmakers (journalist Craig Leeson and environmental activist Tanya Streeter)
make the shocking discovery of a huge, thick layer of plastic floating in the middle of the
Indian Ocean. In total, they visited 20 locations around the world during the four years it
took them to make the film.
The documentary premiered in 2016, and is now on streaming services such as
Netflix. It’s very clear that a lot of research went into the film. There are beautiful shots
of the seas and marine life. We see how marine species are being killed by all the plastic
we are dumping in the ocean. The message about our use of plastic is painfully obvious.
In the second half, the filmmakers look at what we can do to reverse the tide of plastic
flowing around the world. They present short-term and long-term solutions. These
include avoiding plastic containers and ‘single-use’ plastic products as much as possible.
Reuse your plastic bags and recycle as much as you can. The filmmakers also stress the
need for governments to work more on recycling programs, and look at how technology
is developing that can convert plastic into fuel. We make a staggering amount of
plastic. In terms of plastic bags alone, we use five hundred billion worldwide annually.
Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced every year, and at least 8 millions of those
are dumped into the oceans. Once you’ve seen A Plastic Ocean, you’ll realize the time is
now and we all have a role to play.
 Conversation Practice: pronounce the bold words correctly!!
Ray : hi Ben!
Ben : hi Ray! Why do you look so sick?
Ray : I got flu this morning. I’m afraid I can’t join climbing tomorrow morning.
Ben : You better be ready tomorrow. It’s going to be awesome!! We’ve been
planning for months.
Ray : I do really want to. I’ll try to talk to my mother if she allows me to go however
we have Science assignment from Mr. Robert and should be done the day
after tomorrow.
Ben : You just need to pretend that you’re okay to your mom. Would you mind if I
ask your mother? Anyway I’ve finished that assignment couple days ago. It’s
your fault you didn’t join us !
Ray : My mother always knows if I lie. Don’t know why she has a good sense.
Ben : Okay here’s the scenario you don’t have to ask permission to your mother
that you go climbing tell her you visit my home instead. We’ll return early
before she realizes. About your assignment I’ll handle it. I can’t go without
you Ray. You will miss the excitement.

B. Introduction Syllable

➢ Primary stress / ` /
Visit 1 ˈvɪz
2
3 ɪt

➢ Secondary stress / , /
Electricity 1 ˈtrɪs
2 .ɪk .ə.
3 el ti
 Word 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Syllable Syllable Syllable Syllable Syllable
Know Know
Go Go
Knife Knife
Study Stu Dy
Thirteen Thir Teen
Today To Day
Begin Be Gin
Sunday Sun Day
Holiday Ho Li Day
Yesterday Yes Ter Day
Seventy Se Ven Ty
Tomorrow To Mor Row
Afternoon Af Ter Noon
Ability A Bi Li Ty
Communicate Com Mu Ni Cate
Dictionary Dic Tio Na Ry
Obligation Ob Li Ga Tion
Television Te Le Vi Sion
Communication Comm U Ni Ca Tion
Electricity E Lec Tri Ci Ty
Appriciation App Ri Ci A Tion
Sport

X: What sport /spɔːt/ do you like?

Y: I like playing badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/
X :Is it easy to play that sport?
X : Yes, it’s pretty easy /ˈiː.zi/ to play.
Y : Is that sport popular /ˈpɒp.jə.lər/ in yourcountry?
X : Yes, it is.
Y : How long have you been practicing /ˈpræk·tɪ·sɪŋ/ that sport? I have been practicing
it for 5 years.
X : Who do you play sports with?
Y : I play badminton with my friends, sometimes /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/ with my brother. How
often /ˈɒf.ən/ /ˈɒf.tən/ do you play that sport?
X : I play badminton every weekend /ˌwiːkˈend/ .
Y : What benefits /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ can you get from that sport?
X : It helps strengthen my muscles because /bɪˈkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ while playing, I have to
move
continuously /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs.li/ . It is good to burn calories as well.
X : Do you like watching /wɒtʃɪŋ/ football? Online or offline?
Y : Yes, I do. I prefer /prɪˈfɜːr/ watching football offline and online. Going to the
stadium, shouting and cheering are good to release stress.
X : What is your favorite football team?
Y : I like the Manchester /ˈmæn.tʃes.tər/ United Football Club, also known as “The Red
Devils”.
X : Why is sport important?
Y : Sports are sources of recreation /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/. People can learn how to encourage
/ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ team spirit when they play sports, too.

Stress and Sentences

Stress Sentence Stress Sentence

Ooo Answer me ! OoOo See you later!
Doesn’t he ? Pleased to meet you
oOo Excuse me ! oOoO a peace of cake
I think so It’s time to go
ooO Do you smoke? OooO What do you do ?
One of these? Give me a call
OoO What’s the time ? ooOo Are you coming ?
Thanks a lot ! Do you like it ?
Schwa Sound
a. Transforming sound

Connectin Exampl
g e
t = Vowel = d & t /r Get out of here
But I get one
Out of my
D+j= ʤ mind
Do you like it
Did you see it
Would you like to help me
Could you tell me
S+ j =ʃ I really miss you
God bless you
Let me guess you age
t + j = tʃ Don’t you go there
What your name ? Can I get you drink

Z+j =ʒ How’s you life ?

How was your day ?
When’s your birthday ?

a an Was Were
/ə/ / ən / / wəs / / wər /
and of From But
/ ən, n / / əv, ə / / frəm, fəm / / bət /
can could To For
/ kən, kn / / kəd / / tə / / ə (r) /
do you Her Him
/ də / / jə / / hər / / həm, hIm /
them have At Or
/ əm / / əv, ə / /ə/ / ə (r) /
Has are Should Some
/ əz / / ə (r) / / ʃəd / / səm /
b. The example of schwa sound

Sentenc Phonetic Symbol

e ?
Can I ask you something cən aɪ j ɑːks jə sʌmθIŋ
A cup of tea plaese ! ə `kʌp əv / ə tiː `pliːz !
What should I do ? whət səd aɪ duː ?
I have a lot of money aɪ əv ə lɒt əv ˈmʌn.i
I saw her in this shop aɪ sɔː ər ɪn ðɪʃ ʃɒp
He has to walk hi `hæz tə wɔːk
Do you like it djə laɪk ɪt ?
Would you like to meet him ? wəd jə laɪk tə miːt-ɪm
Where are you from ? weər-ər jə frɒm
Who came to my house ? huː keɪm tə maɪ haʊs
Note:
Day 3 Describe Past Event

2
1 why it happened,
what it was and where it happened,
when it happened and who was there...

- Words & Phrases for Events

- The Passive Voice for Location
- Prepositions of Time or Cause of Events
& Time Phrases - Relationship, Occupation
- The Past Continuous, Past Perfect and Group Words
& Simple Past for Setting a Scene
- Phrases for the First / Last Time

past
event 3
4 what happened

why the event was special -Simple Past with Sequence

and how you feel/felt about it... Markers
- Concluding Expressions
- Adjectives for Describing - Simple past, Past Continuous
Events & Adjectives of Feeling

Typical questions of conversation about a place include:

R Talk about a party you attended. R R Talk about a story you heard as a child.
R Talk about a stage in your life that you R Talk about a time when you were late
enjoyed most. for something.
R Talk about a sports event you attended. R Talk about something you did that
R Talk about a journey you have been on. helped you learn a language.
What it was and when it happened
A. Prepositions of Time & Time Phrases

Preposition + Time Example

in + month, season, year, long periods of time in December
in 1979
at + noon, midnight, festivals at noon on my birthday
at Christmas
on + day, special days on the 5th of November 2005
on my parents' 25th wedding
anniversary
during +months, seasons, long festivals, during the Tet holiday
long periods of time during the spring
around/about + times, months, occasions, around Christmas
festivals, special days About my 10th birthday ...

adverb of time for specific times:

Adverb of time Example

last + week, weekend, month, year, festivals Last weekend
Last month
a few years ago A few years ago, I was late for work.
I was late for work a few years ago.
once. Once I went on a school trip.
I attended a strange party once
one day One day I watched a football match with
my cousin.
when I went on a trip when I was at
university.
Prepositions of Location

Preposition + Place Example

in + an enclosed or larger place in my house
in Vietnam
at + a specific place or location at the market
at the centre of the page
on + a surface or road on the highway
on the wall
over / above + a certain place or location above the building
over the bridge
next to /beside /by + a certain place or by the lake
location next to the post office
between + two places or locations between Saigon and Ha Noi
between mountains
in front of + a certain place or location in front of my house
in front of the Rex Hotel
near (to) + a certain place or location near the zoo
near (to) London
far from+ a certain place or location far from home ...
far from the gas station ...

B. Words & Phrases for Events

What type of event it was. Look at the following words and phrases:
C. Relationship, Occupation and Group Words

Why the event was special and how you feel/felt about it...
A. Adjectives for Describing Events & Adjectives of Feeling

Here are some more adjectives for you to use:

Your note during practice:
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Your note during practice:
Day 4. Describe Past Events

Who was there ?

Where and when did it happen ?

UNSUAL EXPERIENCE

What happened?
Why did it happen ?
Vocabulary :

 Peculiar - strange or unusual in an interesting way.

 Quirky - having peculiar or unconventional qualities.
 Bizarre - very strange or odd.
 Astonishing - causing great surprise or amazement.
 Enigmatic - mysterious or difficult to understand.
 Extraordinary - highly unusual or remarkable.
 Unconventional - not based on or conforming to traditional or commonly accepted standards
or practices.
 Unprecedented - never done or known before.
 Curious - arousing interest or attention through being unusual or unexpected.
 Startling - causing sudden shock or surprise.
 Eccentric - unconventional or slightly strange.
 Supernatural - attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.
 Phenomenal - extraordinary or exceptional.
 Surreal - having the quality of a dream; unreal or bizarre.
 Anomaly - something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
 Outlandish - bizarre or unfamiliar in appearance or character.
 Mysterious - difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
 Mind-boggling - extremely surprising or difficult to understand or imagine.
 Out of the ordinary - not usual or normal; exceptional or different.
 Example:

Who was there

Where and when did it happen ?
I came with my friend Bobby
- It happened in Malang
- It was a few weeks ago

Bad shopping experience

What happened
Why did it happen?

- go shopping in a supermarket - I felt something strange about the motorcycle

- we were out of gasoline - we were pushing our motorcycle hopelessly
we had no more money left in our - a man gave us some money to buy some gasoline
pocket at all.

Bad Shopping Experience

A few weeks ago, I came with my friend Bobby to go shopping in a supermarket.

On our way back home, I felt something strange about the motorcycle. Bobby told me
that we were out of gasoline. I was terrified because we had no more money left in our
pocket at all. We had spent all the money for shopping and our home was still about 5
kilometers away. We had no choice but to push the motorcycle all way home.

When we were pushing our motorcycle hopelessly, suddenly a man on a

motorcycle asked us what was happening. We briefly told him about our problem.
Surprisingly, he gave us some money to buy some gasoline. After giving us the money
he went. I couldn’t say how happy we were that time. We pushed our motorcycle
quickly to the nearby gas station. Thanks to the random man, we didn’t have to push
our motorcycle all the way home anymore.
 Day 5. Describe Future Plans

In telling about the future events we may use simple present and simple future tense.

1. We use simple present for something scheduled:

We have a lesson next Tuesday.
The train arrives at 7.00 in the morning.
The holidays start next week.

2. We use simple future :

It will be a nice day tomorrow.
I will continue my study in Canada next year

3. We use be going to especially is/am/are + going to + Verb1:

I'm going to drive to work tomorrow.
She is going to move to New York.

Here are some vocabulary words related to future plans :

Word Meaning
Goal a desired outcome or objective.
Ambition a strong desire to achieve something
Career a chosen profession or occupation
Aspiration a strong desire or ambition for achievement.
 Plan a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Dream a cherished aspiration or desire.
Vision a mental image of what the future could be like.
Opportunity a chance or possibility for advancement or success
Path a course of action or direction to follow.
Improve to make or become better.
Achieve to successfully reach a desired outcome or goal.
Success the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
Progress forward or onward movement towards a destination or goal.
Develop to grow or improve over time.
Advance to move forward or make progress.
Expand to become larger or more extensive.
Establish to set up or create something
Pursue to follow or strive towards a goal or objective
Enhance to improve or make something better.
Evolve to develop gradually over time.

Exercise 1. Write down your short and long- term future plans and how to
achieve them in the following table. Then describe it in front of the class.

A short-term goal is something you want to do in the near future. The near future can
mean today, this week, this month, or even this year. A short-term goal is something
you want to accomplish soon in 12 months or less.

A long-term goal is something you want to do further in the future. Long-term goals
require time and planning. They are not something you can do this week or even this year.
Long-term goals usually take 12 months or more to achieve.

No. Short-Term Future Plan Long- Term Future Plan How to Achieve
1. Apply for the scholarship - Making
motivation
letter.
- Making an
essay. Going
and Studying
IELTS in Pare
 2. Writing a book - Prepare my
writing space.
- Create the
outline
- Researching the
topic
- Making draft of
chapter one
3.

4.

5.

6.

Example of my future plan :

1. My future plan is to become a great nurse. It is something I have been dreaming of for
years. Now I am just applying for a place at a nursing school, and I know I have a long road
ahead of me. But I see the meaningful purpose in this job, know what I want to achieve in
life, and I hope it will drive me forward in my studies, and help me overcome the
challenges I will undoubtedly face while trying to earn my degree.

2. I plan to start a family in five years time. It is my biggest dream as a woman–to have
kids, and to be a good mother. Of course, we never know what the future will bring, and
you need two people for starting a family. But this is my plan for the future, and I will try
my best to pursue it. Speaking about my professional career, I’d be happy to work as a
secretary until then, and then return back after maternity leave… Is there anything else
you’d like to know about my future goals and plans?
Vocabulary:

 Get a part time job

 Get a full time job
 Do charity work
 Go to college
 Apply for the university
 Apply for the scholarship
 Get the scholarship
 Get a university scholarship
 Study abroad
 Get a master degree
 Have a gap year
 Travel around the world
 Finish my study
 Continue study
 Get married
 Visit a museum
 Volunteer
 Skill
Day 7. Describe Place

1 What it looks
What it is and
Where it is...
like... 2
- Words for Types of Places
- Preparation of location

place
What you know
4 about it…

Why you like it or 3

Why it is special
-
- Expressions for How You Feel

Typical questions of conversation about a place include:

 Talk about the city you want to visit.

 Talk about the city you want to live.
 Talk about your favorite city or country.
 Talk about a place you want to visit.
 Talk about a museum you have visited.
 Talk about a historic place in your country.
 Talk about a lake or river you know about or have seen.
 What it is and where it is

Place

mosque, temple, church, cathedral, tourist attraction, museum

shopping centre, plaza, apartment, mansion, campsite, park, garden,

botanical garden, countryside, theatre, concert hall, cinema, stadium,

sports field

Prepositions of Location

What it looks like

A. Expressions of Character and Appearance

Light Dark Impressive Untidy Luxury Age Beautiful

airy, dingy, awe-inspiring, crumbling, expensive, old, appealing,
bright, gloomy, majestic, tatty, upmarket, ancient, attractive,
well-lit, dim, thrilling, run-down, posh, new, lovely,
clear murky significant dusty, luxurious, modern, comfortabl
shabby, sumptuous, e
brand-new,
messy, opulent, antiquated,
B. Adjectives to Describe the Quality of a Place
Relaxing Interesting Exciting Beautiful Busy hectic
cosy, enchanting, exciting, delightful, stressful
comfortable, educational, energising, charming, chaotic
quiet, inspiring, breathtaking, magnificent, bustling
peaceful, fascinating, exhilarating, pretty, frantic
tranquil, engrossing thrilling attractive
Examples:
I usually love the bustling atmosphere of the market, though sometimes I can be a bit too
hectic.
Friday Woods is an enchanting little forest where you can get a taste of nature.
I love Helen's Coffee Shop because it provides me with a cosy and comfortable place to
study or relax.

C. Expressions for How You Feel

Look at the following useful expressions:
I like/love (the place) because ...
(The place) is important to me because ...
(The place) makes me feel...
(The place) reminds me of... (The place) provides me with ... (The place) gives me ...
(The place) lets me ...
Examples:
I love the Greasy Spoon cafe near my house because the food is so great and such good
value!
The British Museum always makes me feel inspired to learn more about other countries
and cultures. The Legion Field provides me and my friends with a pleasant, green space
in which to play sports or just hang around.
 Example:

Where is it?
To tell you the truth, I have a gigantic album, filled up with charts and pictures of the cities
and countries I am inclined to visit. However, if you ask me one city, it would be Kyoto. It is
located in the Kansai region of Japan.

What it looks loke

Kyoto is the country's seventh largest city, with a population of 1.4 million people. Steeped in
history, Kyoto is home to roughly one quarter of Japan's national treasures, countless shrines
and temples, and seventeen sites recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
It is an ancient capital of Japan that features a mixture of a classic city with modern

Why do you want to visit it?

Although there are varying reasons to visit this city, one of them is that its fusion of ancient
and state-of-the-art infrastructure is breath-taking. Since it is one of the few cities in Japan
that was not tinted during the second world war, Kyoto managed to retain its heritage and
architecture.

What do you know about this city?

This Japanese city is situated on the Honshu Island and is regarded the film and cultural
centre of the nation. There are thousands of Buddhist temples, hundreds of shrines,
gardens, ancient imperial villas, film studios, and more. One of the stunning things about
this city is its extensive range of flora. In addition to this, Kyoto is also an educational hub
that boasts an array of higher educational establishments and universities. In the present
scenario, there are numerous things one can do and diverse places to visit in Kyoto,
including museums, galleries, tourist sites, non-tourist sites, and more.
Exercise 1. Make your description about :
Your note during practice:
Day 8. Describe Object

what it is and what it is used for...

why you have it

object
How was it made of

When and where did you

get/buy it?

Typical questions of conversation about an object include:

R Talk about games you'd like. R Talk about a piece of furniture in your house.
R Talk about game you made yourself. R Talk about a statue or work of art that you've seen.
R Talk about an invention you know and like. R Talk about a photograph you have or have seen.
R Talk about a form of transport you use. R Talk about a gift you were given.
R Talk about something you enjoyed wearing.
 A. Your answer should answer these following questions:

 What is it ? What kind of gadget is it?

It is my favorite gadget

 What is it used for ? What does it do ? How does it work ? What is it used to?

It’s used for peeling, writing, calling, drawing…../ it’s used to keep, protect

 What is it made of ? it’s made of…../it’s made from…/ it’s made by…../
it’s made in…..
Aluminum - copper - iron - plastic - steel, fabric, clay, rubber, silk, ……
Example : It’s made from steel. It’s made of silk. It’s made in Japan

 What does it look like? How big is it?

-Size: Big, huge, tiny, small (it’s the same size as ……../ it’s similar to…../ it’s a
little as…..)
-Dimension : height-high, length-long, width-wide, deep-depth

 What color is it? ( pattern/texture) it’s blue in color- its color is blue.

 How much does it weight? (weight, heavy, light, it’s lighter/heavier than,
not too heavy, very light…)

 What shape has it got? (its shape like a…../ it is ……in shape)
Round, square, circle-circular, cube-cubic, triangle-tringular , oval, diamond

 Property : straight, curved, fragile, thick, sharp, pointed, flat

 What are its parts or components?

It consists of…. And…./ it’s made up of …. And …./ it’s composed….and…./ it
includes….)
Some verbs that signal the connection of the components or parts are:
attach, join, connect, support, fix, fit, link….

We can also add the position of the parts (inner and outer parts):
( at the top, at the bottom, at the back, in the middle, on the right/left,
between, beside, near, by, above, below, beneath, behind, in front of, inside….
  Details : price/value, trademark, design, origin, opinion, other uses….

When describing object you may need information below !:

There are quite a few verbs that can be used in these types of sentence, including:

B. The Passive Voice for Creation & Application

Was/were + past participle/V3 + by agent

The plane was invented by the Wright brothers.

The photograph was taken before I was born.

C. Adjectives for Evaluation

 Examples:
My laptop is quite old now, so although it seemed an absolutely cutting-edge piece of
technology when I bought it, it's relatively sluggish compared to other computers now.
My mother's necklace, which is an item of jewellery, is antique, high-quality and charming.
Despite being extremely costly, aeroplanes provide passengers with a convenient, safe and
economical way to travel.
Example:

what it is and what it is used for...

why you have it

it used for accessories

- it is a bracelet

Bracelet
How was it made of
When and where you get it?
It is made from wood

I bought two years ago during a vacation with my parents in Jogjakarta

When went to Malioboro, I saw the bracelet shop

My Bracelet

This is my favorite accessories . I bought two years ago during a vacation with my
parents in Jogjakarta. When went to Malioboro, I saw the bracelet shop, I immediately
went in. Since I like butterfly a lot, I chose one that caught my eyes.

My bracelet has simple design. It is dominated with black and brown color. It is
made from wood. It has many brown wooden butterflies with black beads among them.
The black rope can be pulled and loosened to adjust the wrist size. Sometimes when I
wear a bracelet, it makes my hand itch but this one is different, it is really comfortable to
wear. The rope is also easy to be pulled and loosened.

The price of this bracelet is cheap, but I really love it. I wear it every time. I once
cried when I took off the bracelet and I forgot where it was. My mom found it the next
day and I was very relieved.
Exercise 1. Make your description about …….
Useful Idiom :
Your note during practice:
 Day 9: Describe Person

2
1

Who they are and When and where you

what they look like know them

- Adjectives of Personality,
- Relatives, Occupations and Social
character, and appearance,
Positions
- Adverbs of Frequency for Habits and
Behavior.

Person
3
why you admire 4
and how you feel about them.. What they have achieved
and how they have
influenced you

- Expressions of Admiration - Phrases of Achievement

- Expressions of Imitation

Typical questions of conversation about a place include:

R Talk about your favorite actor/actress. R Talk about a neighbor you have or have had.
R Talk about a famous person you'd like to meet. R Talk about a person you enjoy spending
R Talk about an animal you find interesting. time with.
R Talk about a teacher you know. R Talk about one of your friends.
R Talk about a person who looked after you as a R Talk about an old person you know who
child. lives near you.
Who they are
A. Relatives, Occupations and Social Positions
+ Relatives
great-grandfather, grandparents, aunt, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, mother-in-law,
stepfather, nephew
+ Relationship / Social Positions
celebrity, star, politician, TV presenter, sports personality, friend of the family, childhood
friend, (ex-)boyfriend/(ex-)girlfriend, distant relation
+ Occupations
surgeon, accountant, architect, civil servant, plumber, electrician, butcher, self-
employed, waiter/waitress

What they look like

Adjectives of Personality
+ Funny
+ Confident + Angry
humorous, witty,
ambitious, self- aggressive, bad-
funny, hilarious,
confident, self-assured, tempered, moody,
amusing,
extroverted, irritable, short-fused,
hysterical
adventurous, arrogant abrupt
+ Shy
+ Happy + Helpful
reserved,
lively, vivacious, considerate,
introverted,
cheerful, charming supportive,
quiet, sensitive,
sympathetic, helpful
conservative,
timid

+ Kind + Stupid + Intelligent

gentle, calm, immature, clever, bright, mature,
generous, silly, talented, open-minded,
loving, dumb, wise
thoughtful, dim, daft,
altruistic foolish
Why do you admire and how you feel about them.

A. Expressions of Admiration
Examples:
I love/like her because ...
Everyone respects wise and peaceful leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi.
My niece really appreciates what my parents did for her.
I will always admire him for ...
I feel proud of my mother's achievements.
She is special to me because ...

B. Expressions of Imitation
I hope I am as successful as Bill Gates.
I hope I will be as successful as Bill Gates.
I want to be like my neighbor Doris when I'm olde
 Example

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Who they are and How do you
what they look like know them

-Back in 2013 when the movie Aashiqui

-Arijit Singh who sings songs in Hindi, Urdu,
2 was released, I used to hear the Tum hi
Bengali and even in Tamil.
-He is a simple, humble and generous person. ho song a number of times. That’s the
-Though he has celebrity status, he doesn’t song that made me listen to every song
seek special treatments. of Arijit singh.
-He was a part of an NGO that helps poor kids

Person
3
why you admire 4
and how you feel about them.. What they have achieved
and how they have
influenced you

- As a singer, Arijit singh has a mesmerising voice which attracts me as a person who
loves songs and music. And also as a person, he is down to earth. I remember the
scenario which was described by my friend. He was at a concert of Arijit Singh and like
all the followers, my friend waited to click a picture with him. Once he came near the
car, the crowd gathered and the bouncers were pushing all of the people. After all this,
he somehow managed to get into his car but instead of getting in, he stepped up, told
the bouncers to stay calm and addressed those fans. This made me look into his more
as a person also than a singer.
Or you may describe a person by using this :

Who is he?

As a melophile, I love to explore various genres of music. The singer I’m going to
talk about is Arijit Singh who sings songs in Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and even in Tamil.

How do you know him?

Back in 2013 when the movie Aashiqui 2 was released, I used to hear the Tum hi ho
song a number of times. That’s the song that made me listen to every song of Arijit
singh. There are many songs in my list, top favourites are from the movie Yeh Jawani
Hai Deewani, Chennai Express, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and the list goes on.

What is this person like?

He is a simple, humble and generous person. Though he has celebrity status, he

doesn’t seek special treatments. He was a part of an NGO that helps poor kids.

Why do you admire him?

As a singer, Arijit singh has a mesmerising voice which attracts me as a person who
loves songs and music. And also as a person, he is down to earth. I remember the
scenario which was described by my friend. He was at a concert of Arijit Singh and
like all the followers, my friend waited to click a picture with him. Once he came near
the car, the crowd gathered and the bouncers were pushing all of the people. After all
this, he somehow managed to get into his car but instead of getting in, he stepped up,
told the bouncers to stay calm and addressed those fans. This made me look into his
more as a person also than a singer.

Conclusion

Undoubtedly, my favorite singer is Arijit Singh as I love him as a singer and respect
him as a person.
Exercise 1. Make your description about a person
Your note during practice