Unit 6

What can Spider-man

do?

What does Peter Parker have to do?

• shoot spiderweb
• jump really high
• climb buildings
• lift heavy things

• study at the university
• take care of aunt May
• work as a photographer
• protect Mary Jane

Formulate subject and object questions.

Make the questions for the sentence.

1. Mary goes shopping on the weekends.

2. John is crazy about hamburgers.

3. My parents have two dogs.

4. Alice bought John a PS4 for his birthday.

5. Jim and Alice are having lunch with friends on Friday.

6. David can speak French and Italian.

7. Students in Peru have to wear uniforms.

8. My mom was able to dance salsa.

Spider-man can climb building.

Interview 3 classmates

1. ____ She can play soccer in the park around the corner.

2. ____ They have to study English.

3. ____ My mom can cook well.

4. ____ Thomas has to work tomorrow.

5. ____ I can help you with homework on Friday.

6. ____ Bob has to meet with his boss.

7. ____ Yes, I can. I'm an excellent tennis player.

8. ____ Mike has to call his mom tonight.

Simple Present

Spider-man can't fly.

I can swim

What activities do you do to stay in shape?

Would you say you're a health freak or a couch potato?

Simple Present

You/We/They can swim.

I am able to swim.

We use the simple present to talk about:

He/She/It can swim.

You/We/They are able to swim.

• Can you go the beach next week?
• Do you have to work this weekend?
• Can you go out tonight?
• Do you have to study for an exam?
• Can you stay late after class?
• Do you have to go shopping tomorrow?
• Can you travel next Thursday?
• Can you touch your nose with your elbow?

He/She/It is able to swim.

I could swim.

Simple Past

You/We/They could swim.

I was able to swim.

Frequency adverbs: always, usually, sometimes, often, rarely, never.

He/She/It could swim.

You/We/They were able to swim.

Conversation questions

Present Continuous

• routines
• habits
• likes
• dislikes
• facts

He/She/It was able to swim.

Time expressions: twice a week, every day, on weekends, a lot, etc.

Planning an activity with a classmate

• Who makes the invitation, person A or B?
• What is the activity?
• Why can't they do the activity at the first schedule?
• When do they plan to do the activity?

We use the present continuous to talk about:

• actions in progress
• future plans

• Find out an activity that you have in common with a classmate.
• Make plans for the weekend with that person.
• The other person can't do it because he/she has to do something else.
• Think about another day, time, and place to meet.

Non - action verbs

These verbs you can't use them with the present continuous.

be

have (possession)

know

think (opinion)

like

love

Where's Joy?

How often does Joy play tennis?

Does Lynn play tennis?

Does Lynn's husband play tennis?

Does Joy's husband play tennis?

miss

need

see (sense)

taste (sense)

understand

want

Time expressions:

this Friday, next Saturday, right now, at the moment, etc.

Where do you do your physical activities?

Conversation Model

• Where is Nancy going now?
• Where does Nancy usually go on weekends?
• Where is Nancy going this weekend?
• Is the conversation happening on a weekday or on the weekend?

Eating habits and fitness

• How often do you exercise?
• How many meals do you eat daily?
• Are your meals small, medium or large?
• What food do you avoid to eat?
• What do you usually drink?

When You Think You Can't

• What is the importance of staying in shape?
• What could be the consequences of being out of shape?
• What are the difficulties of staying in shape?

Answer the questions

Mark Zupan

Bethany Hamilton

1. When did Mark Zupan have his accident?

2. What's wrong with Mr. Zupan?

3. What sport does Mr. Zupan play?

4. What does Mr. Zupan do every day?

5. How does he stay in shape?

6. What sport does Bethany Hamilton do?

7. When did Ms. Hamilton lose her left arm?

8. What animal attacked her?

9. How does she tell people about her experience?

More questions

1. What can he do now that he couldn't do before?

2. When did he win a gold medal?

3. What does he do to raise money for his sport?

4. When did she win first place in a competition?

5. What does she want to do now?

6. When did she begin surfing again?

7. When did she win first place in the NSSA National Championships?

Conversation One

A: Hey, ___1___ together some time?

B: Good idea. I need to burn some calories.

A: What do you mean? You’re in pretty good shape.

B: Well, I eat way ___2___. And after work I just sit around and watch TV. I think I need to start exercising again.

A: Then let’s start tomorrow!

Conversation Two

A: Fred! What are you doing here?

B: Angela! What a surprise! I ___3___ here. Do you come to the pool often?

A: I’m afraid not. This is my first time in months.

B: So you don’t swim regularly?

A: You know me. I’m basically ___4___. But everyone has to change some time, right?

Scene 1

• Where is Bob exercising?
• Why doesn't Bob go to the gym?
• What do Paul and Marie ask Bob?
• Which places does Marie ask Bob to go?
• What "work" is Bob doing?

Interview: Do you like to exercise?

Scene 2

• What does Rob do in the morning? Is he an exercise fan?
• Does Rita say she is a couch potato?
• Who walks or runs for three and a half miles?
• Who goes to the pool and walks in the water three days a week? What else does that person do?
• Who does Tai chi?

• When does Mary go running?
• When does Mary do aerobics?
• When does she play tennis or golf?
• When does she go bike riding?
• Does Marie lift weights?
• Where does Bob run?
• What is Bob doing after work?

Let's make plans for the weekend

• What are you doing this weekend?
• Are you doing any exercises?
• Are you hanging out with your friends?
• Are you eating out with your family?
• Are you going out to a party, a club or reunion?

Conversation Three

A: So what do ___5___?

B: Not much, actually. I’m just one of those people who can eat and eat ___6___.

A: I wish I could do that! If I’m not careful about the calories, I’m in big trouble.

B: Don’t you do anything to stay in shape?

A: Me? No way.

Conversation Four

A: ___7___ this blind athlete, Dave Heeley?

B: No. What does he do?

A: He’s a runner. He runs in marathons all over the world.

B: How can he do that if he can’t see?

A: Well, he has to get help from another runner who can see. But from what I hear, the other runner ___8___ to keep up with him!

A Typical Day

What activities can you do in these places?

• How often do you eat junk food? Which is your favorite?
• When do you clean the house?
• When do you take a shower?
• Do you drive a car or take the bus?
• What do you watch on TV?
• Do you like to read?
• What time do you sleep?
• Do you go dancing on the weekends?

Unit 6

Staying in Shape