I.

LEAD-IN

Answer the question with a partner.

1. What is happening in the photo above? Give details.
2. What city did you visit last summer? What did you do there?
3. Can you name the cities below? What places can you see in each city?

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II. READ AND WRITE

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A. Read the text about four places of interest around the world. Match each place
with a picture.
a. Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Netherlands ______: Vondelpark is a large and popular
park in Amsterdam. It has beautiful gardens, ponds, and open green spaces. People
come here to walk, ride bicycles, or have a picnic. It is a great spot to enjoy the
outdoors in the city.
b. Ephesus, İzmir, Turkey ______: Ephesus is an ancient city with many old buildings
and ruins. It has a big theater, a library and beautiful old streets. It is a great place to
learn about Roman history.
c. UMizi Gallery, Florence, Italy ______: The UJizi Gallery is a famous art museum in
Florence. It has many old paintings and sculptures. Visitors can see beautiful art
from the Renaissance.
d. Santa Teresa Neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ______: Santa Teresa is a
colorful neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro with old houses and narrow streets. It is ideal
for seeing street art and visiting small cafes and shops. The area has a relaxed and
artistic atmosphere.
B. Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. What can you do in each place?
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2. Which of these places would you like to see? Why?
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C. Write about a place you visited and liked. Say the name of the place, describe it
and say what you did there.

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III. WRITING MODEL

A. Read the email. Where is the writer? Why?

Jack Smith
Recipient: [Link].79@[Link]
Subject: Greetings from Florence!

Hi Mia,
I hope you're all doing well! I am on holiday in Florence, Italy, and I wanted to share a
little bit about my trip. Florence is a charming city with its narrow streets, old buildings,
and lively squares. Yesterday, I visited the UJizi Gallery and saw amazing old paintings
and sculptures. There were many rooms full of art, and I learned a lot about Italian
history. One of my favorite paintings showed a beautiful landscape with mountains and
rivers, and I felt amazed by the details and colors. Today, I am sitting in a small café near
a beautiful square. The sun is shining, and people around me are talking and laughing. A
couple next to me are eating pasta, and their dog is sitting quietly under the table. I’m
enjoying a cappuccino, and it feels warm in my hands and tastes perfect. I am really
enjoying my time here, but I also miss you all.
Take care, and I will tell you more when I get back!
Best wishes,
Jack

B. Read the e-mail again and answer the questions.

1. Why does he write the email?
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2. What adjectives does the writer use to describe the city and its features?
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3. Where did the writer go earlier? What did he do there?
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4. Where is the writer while he is writing the email?
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 5. What is the weather like?
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6. Who can he see? What are they doing?
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7. How does the writer feel about his time in Florence?
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Writing an email about a trip

Introduction o Greet the reader. Hi friends,
o Explain why you’re writing I hope you're all doing well! I
the email. am on holiday in Florence,
Italy, and I wanted to share a
little bit about my trip.
My description of o Describe the place. Florence is a charming city,
the place o Give your opinion of it. with its narrow streets, old
buildings, and lively squares.

What I did earlier o Explain what you did in Yesterday, I visited the UAizi
detail. Gallery and saw amazing old
o Write about the places paintings and sculptures.
you visited, and activities There were many rooms full of
you did. art, and I learned a lot about
Italian history. One of my
favorite paintings showed a
beautiful landscape with
mountains and rivers, and I felt
amazed by the details and
colors.
Where I am now o Say where you are now Today, I am sitting in a small
and what you’re doing. café near a beautiful square.
o Describe the people The sun is shining, and people
around you and what they around me are talking and
are doing. laughing. A couple next to me
o Describe the things you is eating pasta, and their dog is
can see. sitting quietly under the table.
The waiter just brought me a
cappuccino, and it tastes
perfect.
How I feel and o Say how you feel about I am really enjoying my time
goodbye the trip. here, but I also miss you all.
o Finish the email with a Take care, and I will tell you
goodbye. more when I get back!
Best wishes,
Jack

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IV. GRAMMAR FOCUS

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

USE

ACTIONS HAPPENING NOW TEMPORARY ACTIONS

He is talking to his wife right now. I am staying with my friends this week.

FORM
Sentence Form Example
Positive Subject + am/is/are + verb (-ing)She is / ’s eating lunch.
I am / ’m studying for the exam.
Negative Subject + am/is/are + not + verb They are not / aren’t / ’re not
(-ing) playing chess.
I am / ’m not eating breakfast.
Yes/No Am/Is/Are + subject + verb Are you studying now?
Question (-ing)? Yes, I am.
No, I am / ’m not.
Is he reading a book?
Yes, he is.
No, he is not / isn’t / ’s not.
Wh- Question Wh-word + am/is/are + subject + What is she doing?
verb (-ing)? She is studying English.
Where are you going?
I am going to a café.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb in the present continuous
tense.
Emily: Hi, Mark! I (1) ______________________ (explore) New York City this week. Right
now, I (2) ______________________ (walk) through Central Park. It’s so beautiful here!
Mark: That sounds great! (3) ______________________ (you/enjoy) your trip?
Emily: Yes, I (4) ______________________ (have) a wonderful time. I
(5) ______________________ (take) lots of pictures!
Mark: What (6) ______________________ (you/look) for right now?
Emily: I (7) ______________________ (look) for a nice café. Do you know any good places
nearby?
Mark: Yes, there is a great café just around the corner!
Emily: Great! I (8) ______________________ (go) there now!
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 ACTION AND STATE VERBS

ACTION VERBS
Action verbs describe things that we do. We use them to talk about activities or
actions. e.g. eat, run, write, play, read, study

STATE VERBS
State verbs describe a condition or state such as being, thinking, or feeling. They
don’t show actions.
1. Emotions: love, hate, like, prefer
2. Possession: have, own
3. Thoughts / opinions: believe, know, understand
4. Senses: see, hear
5. Other states: be, seem, appear

Verb Types Simple Present Present Continuous

Action Verbs Used for habits, routines, Used for actions happening now or
general truths. temporary actions.
She walks to school every She is taking the bus to school this
day. week.
State Verbs Used for permanent or Not used with state verbs.
general states. He is knowing the answer.
He knows the answer. He is loving chocolate.
He loves chocolate. She is having two brothers.
She has two brothers.

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Tom and his family (1) __________ (go) to the park every weekend. They (2) __________
(enjoy) spending time outdoors together. Right now, Tom (3) __________ (play) football
with his brother, while their parents (4) __________ (sit) on a bench nearby. His mom
(5) __________ (read) a book, and his dad (6) __________ (drink) coffee. Tom (7) __________
(love) playing sports. He (8) __________ (think) football is the best game. He
(9) __________ (always play) with his friends after school. His brother, however,
(10) __________ (prefer) to ride his bike. Today, his brother (11) __________ (ride) around
the park, enjoying the fresh air. Tom (12) __________ (be) tired, so he (13) __________
(rest) under a tree.

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VI. WRITING TASK

A. Use the information on the table and write about Olivia’s trip to Tokyo.

Introduction o Writing to tell you about my trip to Tokyo

My description of the place o an amazing city,
o bright lights, tall buildings, and busy streets.
o lively and energetic atmosphere
o warm and sunny weather
o modern technology and traditional culture
What I did earlier o visit the Tokyo Tower
o explore Shibuya Crossing
o do shopping in Harajuku / crowded
o try street food / taste great and cheap
o exciting experience
Where I am now o sit in a cozy café near Shinjuku
o enjoy some matcha tea
o the people / relax and chat quietly
How I feel and goodbye o happy and excited

Subject: Greetings from Tokyo!

Hi friends,
I hope you're all doing well! ________________________________________________________
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I can’t wait to tell you all about it when I’m back!
Olivia

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B. Imagine that you have a trip to one of your favorite cities. Complete the outline
with details about your experience.
Introduction o

My description of the place o

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What I did earlier o

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Where I am now o
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How I feel and goodbye o

C. Use your notes and write an e-mail about your trip.

Subject: Greetings from _________________
Hi friends,
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TASK CHECKLIST

Read your paragraphs. Tick the boxes.

ME MY FRIEND

I can write ……… He / She can write

o an e-mail about my trip o an e-mail about his / her trip

ME MY FRIEND

I can use …………. correctly. He / She can use ……………correctly.

o present continuous tense o present continuous tense

o action and state verbs o action and state verbs

REFLECTION

Think about the writing tasks. Complete the sentences below.

I find it easy to _____________________________________________

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I find it diJicult to _____________________________________________

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