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UNIT 1. A TIME TO REMEMBER (PEOPLE, CHILDHOOD AND MEMORIES)



UNIT 1

CONVERSATION

Ted: Oh, I’m really sorry. Are you Ok?
Ana: I’m fine. But I’m not very good at this.
Ted: Neither am I… Say, are you from Africa.
Ana: Yes, I am originally. I was born in Manhattan.
Ted: Did you grow up there?
Ana: Yes, I did, but my family moved here ten years ago, when I was in junior high school.
Ted: And where did you learn to skate?
Ana: Here in the park. This is only my third time.
Ted: Well, it’s my first time. Can you give me some lessons?
Ana: Sure. Just follow me.
Ted: By the way, my name is Ted

Ana: And I’m Ana. Nice to meet you.

GRAMMAR FOCUS

PAST TENSE
Where were you born?
I was born in Brazil.
Were you born in Los Angeles?
Yes, I was
No, I wasn’t. I was born in Argentina.
When did you move to Los Angeles?
I moved here ten years ago. I didn’t speak English.
Did you take English Classes in Argentina?
Yes, I did. I took classes for a year.
No, I didn’t. My aunt taught me at home.


EXERCISES:

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES


PETS: Cat, Rabbit and Snake
Places: Beach, Summer camp.
Possessions: Tree house, Bicycle and Scrapbook.
Hobbies: Collect comic books, Paint, Play chess and soccer ball.


GRAMMAR FOCUS #2

Used to: Refers to something that you regularly did in the past but don't do anymore.

I used to be very messy, but now I'm very neat.
Did you used to collect thing?
     Yes, I used to collect comic books.
     No, I didn't used to collect anything, but now I collect art.
What sports did you use to play?
I never used to play sports, but now I play tennis.
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EXAMPLE: 

Complete these sentences. 

1. In elemetary school. I used to collect comic book.
2. I used to be neat but I'm not anymore.
3.When I was a kid, I used to play basquet.
4.I didn't used to collect anything.
5.After school, my best friend and I used to eat ice cream.
6. My parents never used to read a book.



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PRONUNCIATION:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQidpWIxmAs (Used to)

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