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LESSON 8

Lesson Sports activities

Present continuous review

Remember how we use the present continuous.
Is John playing tennis? No, John isn’t playing tennis. He is playing badminton.
Is Allan swimming? Yes, Allan is swimming.
What is the man doing? The man is riding a horse.
What is the teacher doing? He is eating a banana.

Can for ability

Can is used to show ability in the present and future.
Alice can sing a song. Alice can’t sing a song.
Her mother can play tennis. Her mother can’t play tennis.
Her father can exercise well Her father cannot exercise well.

The positive form is Subject + can + main verb + object

Tom can climb a tree.

The negative form is Subject + cannot / can’t + main verb + object

Tom can’t climb a tree.

Here is a chart to help you remember.

Positive Subject + can+ main verb + object

Tom can climb a tree.
Negative Subject + can’t + main verb + object
Tom can’t climb a tree.

Here is a chart to help you remember yes/no questions with can:

Yes/no questions Can + subject + main verb + complement?

Can Angela catch a baseball?
Yes, she can.

Can a doctor help people?

Yes, a doctor can help people.

Can an alligator fly?

No, an alligator can’t fly.

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Exercise 1: Answer the following questions about yourself. Use short answers.

Example: Can you play the piano?

Yes, I can.

Can you sing a song?

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Can you ride a bycicle?

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Can you drive a car?

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Can you stand on one foot for ten minutes?

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Can you use a computer?

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Can you read a book in English?

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Can you speak German?

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Can you draw well?

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Can you cook?

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Can you play soccer?

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Can for permission

We use can for permission to show it is all right to do something or or
we can use can’t to show it is not all right to do something.
Joyce can drive a car. She has her license.
It is okay for Joyce to drive a car because she has a license.
Andrew can’t drive a car. He doesn’t have his license.
It is not okay for Andrew to drive a car. He has the ability to drive, but he doesn’t have
permission.

We use can for permission in the same form we use can for ability.
The positive form is Subject + can + verb + object
Lucy can wear lipstick. She is a teenager.

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The negative form is Subject + can’t + verb + object
Amy can’t wear lipstick. She is a baby.

Pronunciation of can and can’t

When we say can, it usually sounds like c’n.
I can do it. (I c’n do it)
She can come tomorrow. (she c’n come)

When we say can’t, it is clear and strong.

I can’t do it.
She can’t come tomorrow.

The modal verb should

Should means it is a good idea to do something. Shouldn’t means it is not a good ›dea to do
something.
I am tired. I should go to bed.
The students have a quiz tomorrow. They shouldn’t play football tonight.
My mother is ill. She should not exercise this morning.
He should put the key in his pocket. He always forgets it.

Here is a chart to help

Positive form Subject +should +simple form of verb + object

Debbie should play basketball.

Negative form Subject +should not+simple form of the verb+object

Debbie should not play basketball.

Yes/no questions Should + subject + simple form of the verb + object

Should Debbie play basketball?

Information questions Question word +should +subject +simple form of

with should verb + object?
Where should Debbie play
basketball?
Debbie should play basketball at the school.

Questions with should not Question word +should not + sub + simple form of verb +
obj?

Where shouldn’t Debbie play

basketball?
Debbie shouldn’t play basketball at the park.

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Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks.

Maria: Hello. Oh, hello Dan. It is so good to hear from you. It is so nice to be here. What are you
doing?
Dan: I am very happy. I am going to the big football
match tonight with Anna.
We want you to come. Can you join us?
Maria: Oh, I don’t know. I _should_ go to bed early
tonight. My cousin and I are going to go shopping
tomorrow. I _________ buy souvenirs for my parents.
Dan: Please! Here is Maria. She wants to speak with
you.
Maria: Anna, how are you? You ______________go with us. It will be a great match.
Anna: Well….. maybe. Maybe we _______ leave early.
Maria: That’s a good idea. We can leave early.
Anna: What ___________ I wear? Is it cold there?
Maria: It is not cold. You ___________ wear a light coat. You should wear a cap.
Anna: ___________ I bring an umbrella?
Maria: Yes, you ___________________.
Anna: __________________ I bring a lot of money?
Maria: I don’t think so. We have tickets. Dan’s boss gave them to him.
Maria: Wonderful. He has a nice boss. ___________ I bring something to eat?
Anna: Yes, you ___________ bring something to eat. The food there is very expensive.
Maria: I will make sandwiches. __________________ I drive my cousin’s car ?
Anna: That’s a good question. Here is Dan. I will see you tonight.
Dan: No, you ___________ drive her car. You can take the bus here. Then we will
take the bus together. We __________ meet here at 7 o’clock.
Maria: That is a good idea. I don’t like to drive in the city. I will see you at 7:00 o’clock.
Dan: That’s great. We will see you then. Bye.

Exercise 3: Answer these questions with complete sentences.

Can a fish swim well?

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Can Michael Schumacher drive a car?

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Should children ride a bicycle in the snow?

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Should the bullfighter go to the bullfight next week?

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Can two people drive one car?
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Should a student study hard?

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Can I drink a cup of tea in a restaurant?

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Should a tourist visit important places and buildings?

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Should parents help their children with homework?

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Can students get a job?

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Reading

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Read the story and answer the questions.

he Davis family is a very active family. They

love sports and other activities. They like to do
activites with each other and with their friends. Summer
is their favorite season because it is the best time for
outdoor activities. They can do all
1). What does the Davis family love?
their favorite activites at that time.
Tim, the youngest son, loves to play 2). Why is summer their favorite season?
horseshoes and fly a kite. He wants to
3). Who is the youngest son?
ride his brother’s scooter. His mother
says he should wait until he is older. 4). What does Tim love to do?
He can ride his bicycle for now.
Al is the middle boy in the family. 5). Why can’t Tim ride a scooter?
He can build model airplanes. He can
6). What can Tim ride for now?
build soapbox cars. His father thinks
he should become an engineer when 7). What does Al like to build?
he is older.
Dave is the oldest son. He can ride 8). What does his father think he should become?
a scooter. He is too old to fly a kite or
9). Who is the oldest son in the Davis family?
build model airplanes. His favorite
activity is chasing the girls. 10). What is Dave’s favorite activity?

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ANSWER KEY Lesson 8
Exercise 1: Answer the following questions about yourself. Use short answers.
Can you sing a song?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Can you ride a bycicle?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Can you drive a car?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Can you stand on one foot for ten minutes?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Can you use a computer?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Can you read a book in English?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Can you speak German?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Can you draw well?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Can you cook?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Can you play soccer?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks.
Maria: Hello. Oh, hello Dan. It is so good to hear from you. It is so nice to be here. What are you
doing?
Dan: I am very happy. I am going to the big football match tonight with Anna.
We want you to come. Can you join us?
Maria: Oh, I don’t know. I should go to bed early tonight. My cousin and I are going to go shop-
ping tomorrow. I should buy souvenirs for my parents.
Dan: Please! Here is Maria. She wants to speak with you.
Maria: Anna, how are you? You should go with us. It will be a great match.
Anna: Well….. maybe. Maybe we can leave early.
Maria: That’s a good idea. We can leave early.
Anna: What should I wear? Is it cold there?
Maria: It is not cold. You should wear a light coat. You should wear a cap.
Anna: Should I bring an umbrella?
Maria: Yes, you should.
Anna: Should I bring a lot of money?
Maria: I don’t think so. We have tickets. Dan’s boss gave them to him.
Maria: Wonderful. He has a nice boss. Should I bring something to eat?
Anna: Yes, you should bring something to eat. The food there is very expensive.
Maria: I will make sandwiches. Should I drive my cousin’s car ?
Anna: That’s a good question. Here is Dan. I will see you tonight.
Dan: No, you shouldn’t drive her car. You can take the bus here. Then we will take the bus
together. We can meet here at 7 o’clock.
Maria: That is a good idea. I don’t like to drive in the city. I will see you at 7:00 o’clock.
Dan: That’s great. We will see you then. Bye.

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Exercise 3: Answer these questions with complete sentences.
Can a fish swim well?
Yes, a fish can swim well.
Can Michael Schumacher drive a car?
Yes, he can drive a car.
Should children ride a bicycle in the snow?
No, they shouldn’t. It’s dangerous and difficult.
Should the bullfighter go to the bullfight next week?
Yes, he should go to the bullfight next week.
Can two people drive one car?
No, two people can’t drive one car
Should a student study hard?
Yes, a student should study hard.
Can I drink a cup of tea in a restaurant?
Yes, you can drink a cup of tea in a restaurant.
Should a tourist visit important places and buildings?
Yes, a tourist should visit important places and buildings.
Should parents help their children with homework?
Yes, parents should help their children with homework.
Can students get a job?
Yes, students can get a (part-time) job.

Reading
1). What does the Davis family love?
They love sports and activities.
2). Why is summer their favorite season?
It is a good time for activities.
3). Who is the youngest son?
Tim is the youngest son.
4). What does Tim love to do?
Tim loves to play horseshoes and fly a kite.
5). Why can’t Tim ride a scooter?
His mother thinks he should wait until he is older.
6). What can Tim ride for now?
Tim can ride his bicycle for now.
7). What does Al like to build?
Al likes to build model airplanes and soapbox cars.
8). What does his father think he should become?
He thinks Al should become an engineer.
9). Who is the oldest son in the Davis family?
Dave is the oldest son.
10). What is Dave’s favorite activity?

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vocabulary list
NOUNS VERBS ADJECTIVES ADVERBS PREPOSITIONS
ability box clear always at
alligator count dirty maybe for
appointment express free never from
backgammon fix nervous sometimes in
badminton join tomorrow on
baseball jump tonight to
billiards miss with
bullfight shoot
chess shout
field sunbathe
frisbee
hockey CONJUNCTIONS
karate and
lasagna because
license but
lotion or
parlor then
parrot
permission
quiz
race
reservation
roommate
sledding
souvenir
spaghetti
suntan
swimsuit
tacos

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His favorite activity is chasing girls.

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