The African Elephant

The African elephant is very big! It is the
biggest land animal on Earth. It is also one of the
smartest land animals. The elephant has a long
trunk and two white tusks.
Elephants live in Africa and can live for up to 60
years of age. They love to eat and drink. In fact,
elephants spend half of the day eating. Their
favorite foods are grass, twigs, and fruit. What are
your favorite foods?

The Talkative Tortoise.....a tale from the Panchatantra

Once upon a time, a Tortoise lived in a pond with two Ducks, who were her very good friends. She enjoyed the company of the Ducks, because she could talk with them to her heart's content; the Tortoise liked to talk. She always had something to say, and she liked to hear herself say it.

After many years of this pleasant living, the pond became very low, in a dry season; and finally it dried up. The two Ducks saw that they could no longer live there, so they decided to fly to another region, where there was more water. They went to the Tortoise to bid her good-by.

"Oh, don't leave me behind!" begged the Tortoise. "Take me with you; I must die if I am left here."

"But you cannot fly!" said the Ducks. "How can we take you with us?"

"Take me with you! take me with you!" said the Tortoise.

The Ducks felt so sorry for her that at last they thought of a way to take her. "We have thought of a way which will be possible," they said, "if only you can manage to keep still long enough. We will each take hold of one end of a stout stick, and do you take the middle in your mouth; then we will fly up in the air with you and carry you with us. But remember not to talk! If you open your mouth, you are lost."

The Tortoise said she would not say a word; she would not so much as move her mouth; and she was very grateful. So the Ducks brought a strong little stick and took hold of the ends, while the Tortoise bit firmly on the middle. Then the two Ducks rose slowly in the air and flew away with their burden.

When they were above the treetops, the Tortoise wanted to say, "How high we are!"

But she remembered, and kept still.

When they passed the church steeple she wanted to say, "What is that which shines?" But she remembered, and held her peace.

Then they came over the village square, and the people looked up and saw them.

"Look at the Ducks carrying a Tortoise!" they shouted; and every one ran to look.

The Tortoise wanted to say, "What business is it of yours?" But she didn't.

Then she heard the people shout, "Isn't it strange! Look at it! Look!"

The Tortoise forgot everything except that she wanted to say, "Hush, you foolish people!" She opened her mouth,-- and fell to the ground. And that was the end of the Tortoise.

It is a very good thing to be able to hold one's tongue!

from Stories to Tell to Children by Sara Cone Bryan

Christmas Questions

1. Did it snow last year at Christmas?
2. Did you believe in Santa Claus when you were a child?
3. Did you enjoy last Christmas?
4. Do you donate something (money, clothes...) to charities?
5. Do you attend any special events?
6. Do you celebrate Christmas in your country?  
7. Do you decorate the outside of your house for Christmas?
8. Do you hang up a stocking?  
9. Do you have a Christmas tree? Is it real or artificial?
10. Do you have a part-time job during Christmas vacation?
11. Do you have any plans to go to a Christmas party?
12. Do you remember when you found out that Santa Claus wasn't real?
13. Do you think we will have a white Christmas this year?
14. Do you usually put up Christmas decorations in your house?
15. Does your town get decorated at Christmas?
16. Have you already finished your Christmas shopping?
17. Have you ever celebrated Christmas in a foreign country?
18. Have you ever made your own Christmas cards?
19. How long is your Christmas vacation?
20. How many Christmas cards did you receive last year?
21. How many Christmas cards do you send?
22. How many presents do you usually give?
23. If you could go anywhere during Christmas vacation, where would you go?
24. Is there a holiday similar to Christmas in your home country?
25. What are some popular foods for the Christmas season?
26. What are you going to buy your husband for their Christmas present?
27. What did you do last year on Christmas Day?
28. How did you celebrate Christmas last year?
29. What do you eat on Christmas Day?
30. What do you usually do for Christmas?
31. What does your family eat for Christmas dinner?
32. What is Christmas like in your country?

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Preposition

Prepositions of Place

Prepositions of Place and Location
Complete the following sentences about this picture with prepositions:
1. There are several pictures _____ the wall.
2. There are two pillows _____ the bed.
3. There's a towel hanging _____ the wall.
4. There's a towel hanging _____ a hook.
5. There's a chair _____ the bed and the table.
6. There's a jug _____ the table.
7. There are some coats _____ the bed.
8. You can see a light _____ the window.
9. There's a door _____ the left.
10. There's nothing _____ the bed.



Answer the questions:
1. How many chairs are there?
2. Where's the bed?
3. What's on the table?
4. Where are the chairs?
5. Is the room carpeted?
6. Is there a mirror in the room?
7. Is the person who lives here rich?
8. Is he or she tidy?

WH-Questions

1.   time is it?

2.   old are you?

3.   do you live with?

4.   is your birthday?

5.   is your favorite subject?

6.   book is yours?

7.   do you have English classes?

8.   is your name?

9.   are your parents now?

10.   are you studying English?

11.  is your best friend?

12.   is your favorite color?

13.   is the party?

14.   do you usually have lunch with?

15.   is the bus station?

Airport English

A: Welcome to Canada. May I see your passport please?

B: Sure. Here it is.

A: Where are you coming from?

B: I'm coming from Seoul, Korea.

A: What is the purpose of your visit?

B: I'm here on business.

A: How long are you planning to stay?

B: I'll be staying for three weeks.

A: Where will you be staying?

B: I'll be staying at a hotel.

A: Have you ever been to Canada before?

B: No, this is my first time.

A: Do you have anything to declare?

B: No, nothing.

A: Enjoy your stay.

B: Thank you.

What Happened to My Body?

In his native country, the man was very active and ate fresh, nutritious food every day. When he came to the United States he got a job as a taxi driver. He didn't get much exercise. He ate a lot of fast food. For breakfast, he ate at McDonalds (note golden arches behind taxi cab in the second frame). For lunch he ate pizza. For dinner he ate food he could microwave quickly. After dinner he ate snacks of ice cream and potato chips while watching TV. After one year, he had gained a lot of weight. He couldn't breathe while going up some stairs. His body had changed a lot in one year! He was not healthy!

Ji Hyun: Nov. 16_Travel

Travel on Sky Airlines

Travel Agent: Freedom Travel. How may I help you?

Caller: Yes, I'd like to make a flight reservation for the twenty-third of this month.

Travel Agent: Okay. What is your (1) destination?

Caller: Well. I'm flying to Helsinki, Finland.

Travel Agent: Okay. Let me check what flights are (2) available?. [Okay] And when will you be returning?

Caller: Uh, well, I'd like to (3) catch a return flight on the twenty-ninth. Oh, and I'd like the cheapest flight available.

Travel Agent: Okay. Let me see. Um, hmm . . .

Caller: Yeah?

Travel Agent: Well, the price for the flight is almost double the price you would pay if you leave the day before.

Caller: Whoo.(4) Let's go with the cheaper flight. By the way, how much is it?

Travel Agent: It's only $980.

Caller: Alright. Well, let's go with that.

Travel Agent: Okay. That's flight 1070 from Salt Lake City to New York, Kennedy Airport,      (5) transferring to flight 90 from Kennedy to Helsinki.

Caller: And what are the(6) departure and arrival times for each of those flights?

Travel Agent: It leaves Salt Lake City at 10:00 AM, arriving in New York at 4:35 PM, then transferring to flight 90 at 5:55 PM, and arriving in Helsinki at 8:30 AM the next day.

Caller: Alright. And, uh, I'd like to request a (7)vegetarian meal.

Travel Agent: Sure, no problem. And could I have you name please?

Key Vocabulary

1. destination (noun): the place a trip ends
   - We'll reach our destination by 3:00 PM.
2. available (adjective): not busy, ready for use
   Are there any seats available on the next train?
3. catch (verb): get
   - You can catch a taxi outside of the hotel lobby.
4. go with (phrasal verb): choose something
   - I think I'll go with the budget tour to Hawaii on this trip.
5. transfer (verb): change to a different transportation line
   - You'll need to transfer to a city bus when you arrive at the train station.
6. departure (noun): the act of leaving
   - Passengers should check in two hours before their departure time.
7. vegetarian (noun): one who eats little or no meat, fish, or animal products
   - Although Charles considers himself a vegetarian, he sometimes eats chicken.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Row, Row, Row Your Boat  

Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream. 
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream.  

Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream. 
If you see a crocodile, Don’t forget to SCREAM!  

Row, row, row your boat Gently to the shore. 
If you see a crocodile, Don’t forget to ROAR!

Questions: Food

1.    Can you cook well?

2.    Did you drink coffee this morning?

3.    Did you eat lunch today?

4.    Do you always eat dinner with your family?

5.    Do you always eat vegetables?

6.    Do you drink milk every day?

7.    Do you drink tea every day?

8.    Do you eat bread every day?

9.    Do you eat breakfast every day?

10. Do you eat fruit every day?

11. Do you like to cook? Why or why not?

12. Do you like to eat a lot of food every day?

13. Do you like to eat American foods?

14. Do you like to eat at fast food restaurants?

15. Do you like to eat cakes?

16. Do you like to eat some desserts after dinner?

17. Do you like to eat? Why or why not?

18. Do you like to have breakfast each morning? Why or why not?

19. Do you like to try new food and drinks?

20. Do you prefer fish or meat?

Pizza

• Do you like pizza?
• What is your favorite kind of pizza?
• How often do you eat pizza at a restaurant?
• How often do you order pizza to your home?
• Are there pizzerias near your home that deliver pizzas?
• What do you like to drink with your pizza?
• Do you know how to make a pizza?
• Do you know who invented the pizza?
• Why is pizza popular?
• Have you ever called for pizza delivery?

Wednesday: Nov.10

Having a Cup of Coffee

 

Mark: So, Hiromi, what’s new?
Hiromi: I’m going to go overseas.
Mark: Really, where are you going to go?
Hiromi: I’m going to go to Thailand.
Mark: Wow! That sounds exciting! When are you going to go?
Hiromi: Next month.
Mark: Is it your first time abroad?
Hiromi: Yes, it is I’m a bit nervous.
Mark: Don’t worry. Thailand is a very safe country. You’ll be ok.
Hiromi: What should I take?
Mark: Not much. Thailand is very cheap so you can buy whatever you need.
Hiromi: Should I take warm clothes? I don’t know what the weather is like now.
Mark: It’s always warm in Thailand so you don’t need winter clothes, but you should take a light coat. Sometimes the air-conditioning is very cold.
Hiromi: Ok. I’ll do that. Do I need a visa?
Mark: I don’t know. Australians don’t need a visa, but I’m not sure about Japanese. You should ring the embassy. Do you have your ticket yet?
Hiromi: Not yet. Do you know a good travel agent?
Mark: There are lots. Check the ads in the magazines. Shop around. Look for the cheapest fare. Do you want to go on a tour or travel independently?
Hiromi: I want to do everything by myself.
Mark: That’s a good idea. It’s cheaper that way. Who are you going to go with?
Hiromi: I’m going on my own.
Mark: You’re going alone! Great! You’re very brave!
Hiromi: Do you think I’ll be ok?
Mark: Of course! Don’t worry! Thailand is safe!

Conversation Questions:After a Vacation

Where did you go for your last vacation?

• Did people speak English there?
• Did you have any problems?
• Did you use a lot of English?
• How did you get there?
• How long did it take to get there?
• How long were you there?
• How much money did you spend?
• What did you do there?
• What did you see in each place?
• What kind of food did you eat?
• What souvenirs did you buy?
• What was the activity you enjoyed the most, and why?
• What was the weather/food/scenery like?
• What were the people/restaurants/scenic spots like?
• Where did you stay?
• Where did you visit?
• Where would you like to go next?
• Who did you travel with?
• Would you recommend your friends visit there, why or why not?

Interview questions about Life Events:

Immigration:

When did the first family member come to America? Where did they come from? How did they get here? Are any family members still abroad?

Courtship:

How did you meet your spouse? How long did you know each other before you were married? Can you describe your wedding?

Work:

How did you earn a living when you were young? What was your first job?

Holidays:

What were your favorite holidays? Did you have special holiday customs or foods?

Vacations:

Did you ever go on a vacation? Where? Who went with you? What did you do for fun?

Births:

Can you describe the birth of your son or daughter? Where were you? Who was there? How did you choose his or her name?

Daily Life:

How did you travel from place to place? Did your family have a car? What were your favorite pastimes? How did your children behave?

Interview questions about Objects:

Photos:

Go beyond the edges of the photo when looking at family pictures: Where was the picture taken? Who took the picture, for they are not in the photograph but must have been in the place? Why were the people in the photo gathered? How are they related? Why were they together at this moment? What were they doing?

Jewelry:

Who wore the jewelry? Why was it given? Did it mark a special occasion?

Utensils or Family Recipes:

Who used it? Where did they live? How was it used?

Furniture:

Where was the furniture originally? Can you describe the rest of the house?

Interview questions about Important Transitions:

Try devising some of your own questions about these topics: Birth in the family, Growing Up, Change of Jobs, New Houses, Going Off to School, Getting Married, Funerals in the Family

Tips:

Ask where the story took place.
Ask who was in the story.
Ask what happened in the story.
These types of questions may lead you to hear a family story that has a clear setting, believable characters, and a plot. "How did it end?" may offer a conclusion.

Questions

Interview questions about Places To Remember:

• Can you describe the house in which you lived when you were a child?
• Do you remember the room in which you slept as a child?
• Can you describe the houses in your neighborhood?
• Where was your favorite place to visit when you were a child?
• Where did you go to shop for food or clothes?
• Where did you go for fun?
• Where did you go when you wanted to hide?
• Did your family ever move?
• Describe the house you lived in when you were first married.
• What kind of utensils did you have in the kitchen?

A Soldier's Lie

Once a soldier asked his commanding officer for a day's leave to attend his sister's wedding.
The officer asked him to wait outside the door for a few minutes while he considered the request.
The officer then called the soldier back in and said, "You are a liar. I've just phoned your sister and she told me she's already married."
"Well, sir, you're an even bigger liar," the soldier replied, "because I don't even have a sister."

Daddy, How Much Do You Make an Hour?

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'

DAD: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man.

SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'

DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the man said angrily.

SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?'

DAD: 'If you must know, I make $50 an hour.'

SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.

SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'

The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.'

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?

After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down , and started to think:

Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.

'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.

'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.'

The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.

The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.

The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.

'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father grumbled.

'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied.

'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.' 

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. 

It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love. 

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

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