Intermediate Lesson Material

1st Lesson ( 1 ) (25-50 min) Todays Pattern ():

Gerund as a subject and a noun complement

Todays Sentence ():

Reading helps you learn English.

------------------------------------------------------------------Objectives of this material: 1. Broaden word expressions, not only to understand but also to construct them. 2. Gain confidence in speaking by completing simple practice conversations. 3. Feel ones progress and enjoy English!

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Grammar Review

( 5-10 min)

A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing." The gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading." You can use a gerund as the subject, the complement, or the object of a sentence. In this material, the use of gerund as the subject and as a subject complement will be discussed. A noun complement, also called predicate nominative is a noun or phrase that follows a linking verb and complements, or identify the subject of the sentence, by either, (1) renaming it or (2) describing it.

Example 1: Reading helps you learn English. (subject of the sentence) Example 2:
Her favorite hobby is reading. ( noun complement) In this example, notice that reading is the noun complement. Reading renames the subject, hobby.

3 ing :

Reading helps you learn English.

Her favorite hobby is reading. hobby

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Exercise 1

(2-4 min)

Directions: Repeat after your tutor.

Example:

Reading helps you learn English.

1-1.

Doing yoga

is very relaxing. will keep your body fit. is a good way to spend your spare time. helps you maintain a good posture. is one of her hobbies.

1-2.

His hobby is

reading novels in English. dancing flamenco. painting nature sceneries. driving race cars. acting in school plays.

1-3 .

Playing

volleyball is what I do best. cards inside the school premises is strictly prohibited. computer games often is bad for children. with my little sister makes me tired. sports is a good way to strengthen your body.

premise:

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Exercise 2

2 (3-6 min)

Directions: Complete the exercise below to make a sentence.

Example:

Reading helps you learn English.

2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. 2-5.

_________ science fiction movies keeps her interested. SF ____ ________ in the real estate industry is her dream. The talent their family is proud of is __________. The class is looking forward to the year ender activity which is _________. John dislikes _________ in front of the computer all day.

real estate industry: the year ender activity:

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Exercise 3

3 (3-6 min)

Directions: Match the words below to make a correct sentence or phrase. There may be multiple combinations. Choose the best answer. 1 Dancing _____ 3-1. 3-2. 3-3. 3-4. 3-5. is her in front of a crowd with my father in high heeled shoes tango is makes her nervous. is very difficult. is a moment I cant forget. what Im good at. favorite pastime.

His _____ 3-6. 3-7. 3-8. 3-9. weakness is talent is most extreme sports activity is least favorite household chore is playing the violin. is snowboarding. performing in front of an audience. cleaning the bath room. hiking in the mountains.

3-10. hobby during winter

pastime: extreme: house chore:

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Exercise 4

4 (3-6 min)

Directions: Practice having a conversation with your tutor. Tutor: Student: Whats going on? What is everybody talking about? One of the schools top students committed a serious offense: <running for student council / cheating on the exam / teaching lower-class students>. Tutor: Student: Really? According to him, <studying / singing / reciting> has been hard for him these past few weeks because he has to work in a coffee shop every night. Tutor: Student: I feel sorry for him. He shouldnt have resorted to cheating. One thing that I will never do at school is <cheating / working while studying / not studying>. Tutor: Student: Me, too. It is unethical and destroys your reputation as a student. Ive heard that the teachers were very disappointed. <Talking / Teaching / Smiling> to him is hard for them because of what happened. Tutor: Student: I wonder what hes planning to do. <Cheating in an exam / Chewing gum / Excelling in class> violates the school rules but if he <apology / apologizes / apologized> seriously, I think the teachers will give him another chance. commit: () offence: student council: cheat: resort: unethical: reputation:

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Exercise 5 5: (3-6 min) Directions: Practice having a conversation with your tutor. Tutor: What does your company do to acknowledge the good performances of its employees? Student: _____________ awards like Top Employer of the Week once a month is one of my companys means to encourage the employees good performance. Tutor: What is one thing that your company supervisors dont want their employees to do? Student: Tutor: ____________ is one of the things they hate the most. How about you, what is something you dont like your co-workers to do? Student: One thing I dont like is ____________ with personal matters during office hours. Tutor: Student: What do you feel when you receive benefits from your company? __________ makes me appreciate my company and motivates me to work harder.

acknowledge:

motivate:

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Exercise 6 6: (5-10 min) Directions: Practice and enjoy a free talk with your tutor. Guide Questions from the tutor: 6-1. 6-2. 6-3. 6-4. What do you miss doing the most? Which do you like more: reading books or playing sports? Why? What was your most recent task in school or the office? What are the things that are keeping you away from your family?

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