HE IS HARDWORKING AND FRIENDLY

 This topic focuses on describing someone’s personality and work ethic. Students will learn adjectives commonly used to talk about character traits and behaviors. It introduces how to combine adjectives to give detailed descriptions and emphasizes Present Simple tense to describe habits and facts. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe people’s personalities and ask questions about their qualities.

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GRAMMAR

1. Using Adjectives

Adjectives describe nouns (people, places, things).

• Order of adjectives: Opinion before fact.

  • He is hardworking and friendly.

• Linking verbs with adjectives:

  • Subject + linking verb (is/are) + adjective.
  • Example: He is hardworking.

2. Present Simple Tense

Used to describe habits and permanent qualities.

• Positive Sentences:

  • Subject + verb (is/are).
  • Example: He works long hours every day.

• Negative Sentences:

  • Subject + does not + base verb.
  • Example: He does not complain about work.

• Questions:

  • Does + subject + base verb?
  • Example: Does he always help others?

3. Conjunctions

Used to connect adjectives or ideas.

• And: Adds information.
  • Example: He is hardworking and friendly.
• But: Shows contrast.
  • Example: He is hardworking but sometimes tired.

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VOCABULARY

1. Hardworking: Someone who works with a lot of effort.
   Example: He is hardworking and never gives up.

2. Friendly: Someone who is kind and pleasant.
   Example: He is friendly to everyone he meets.

3. Patient: Someone who stays calm when waiting or dealing with problems.
   Example: He is patient with new workers.

4. Reliable: Someone you can depend on.
   Example: He is reliable and always on time.

5. Energetic: Someone full of energy and active.
   Example: He is energetic and loves his job.

6. Organized: Someone who plans things well.
   Example: He is organized and keeps his workspace neat.

7. Creative: Someone with new and imaginative ideas.
   Example: He is creative and solves problems quickly.

8. Respectful: Someone who shows respect to others.
   Example: He is respectful to his coworkers.

9. Ambitious: Someone who has strong goals.
   Example: He is ambitious and wants to be a manager.

10. Helpful: Someone who likes to assist others.
    Example: He is helpful and supports his team.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• He is hardworking and reliable.
• He always helps his coworkers.
• He is very friendly to customers.
• He never complains about work.
• Does he have a good attitude?
• He is hardworking but sometimes stressed.
• He enjoys working with his team.
• He respects everyone in the office.
• He is both ambitious and patient.
• He is great at solving problems.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. He is hardworking and always does his best.
2. He is friendly to everyone in the office.
3. He is patient with new employees.

Negative Sentences

1. He is not lazy or unmotivated.
2. He does not ignore his responsibilities.
3. He is not rude to customers.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Is he hardworking?
   A: Yes, he works very hard every day.
2. Q: Is he friendly with customers?
   A: Yes, he is always polite and kind.
3. Q: Does he ever get tired?
   A: Yes, but he never stops working hard.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Two coworkers are talking about their colleague, Daniel.

Emily: Have you noticed how hardworking Daniel is?
Jack: Yes, he is amazing! He always finishes his tasks on time.
Emily: And he’s so friendly. He always greets everyone in the morning.
Jack: I know! He’s also very helpful. He helped me with my project last week.
Emily: Does he ever take a break?
Jack: Not often, but he never complains about being tired.
Emily: He is a great coworker!

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READING

John: A Hardworking and Friendly Employee

John works at a local bookstore. Every day, he arrives at 8:00 AM and starts organizing the shelves. John is hardworking and spends hours helping customers find the books they need. His coworkers describe him as both reliable and friendly.

One thing that makes John special is his positive attitude. Even when the store is very busy, he stays calm and patient. He greets every customer with a smile and listens carefully to their requests.

In addition to being hardworking, John is also creative. He designed a new section in the store for children’s books, which has become very popular. His boss appreciates his efforts and often says that John is the best employee in the store.

Although John works long hours, he enjoys his job. He believes that being friendly and hardworking helps make the store a better place for everyone.

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Questions

1. Where does John work?
   Answer: He works at a local bookstore.

2. What time does John start his day?
   Answer: He starts at 8:00 AM.

3. How do his coworkers describe him?
   Answer: They describe him as reliable and friendly.

4. What special thing did John do at the store?
   Answer: He designed a new section for children’s books.

5. Why does John enjoy his job?
   Answer: He enjoys helping customers and making the store a better place.