ARE YOU A STUDENT AT UNIVERSITY? NO, I GO TO HIGH SCHOOL

 This topic introduces the difference between being a university student and a high school student. It focuses on how to ask and answer questions about educational status, using simple present tense and vocabulary related to education. Students will practice forming questions, responding with full sentences, and discussing their studies.

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GRAMMAR

1. Simple Present Tense for Facts and Routines

• The simple present is used to talk about facts and routines, such as being a student or attending school.

Structure:

• Positive: Subject + verb
  • I go to high school.
  • She studies at university.
• Negative: Subject + do/does not + verb
  • I don’t go to university.
  • He doesn’t study at high school.
• Questions: Do/Does + subject + verb
  • Do you go to high school?
  • Does she study at university?

2. Short Answers in Questions

• Use "Yes" or "No" with auxiliary verbs to answer questions.
  • Are you a student at university?
    • Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
  • Do you go to high school?
    • Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

3. Prepositions of Place for School Locations

• Use at to describe the school attended.
  • I study at university.
  • He goes to school at Roosevelt High.

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VOCABULARY

1. University: A place where students study after high school. (She studies at university.)
2. High school: A school for students aged around 14-18. (I go to high school.)
3. Classmate: Someone in the same class as you. (My classmate helps me with homework.)
4. Grade: A level in school, or a mark for assignments. (I’m in 11th grade.)
5. Homework: Tasks students do at home. (I have math homework.)
6. Subject: A course studied at school or university. (Math is my favorite subject.)
7. Teacher: A person who teaches students. (My English teacher is very kind.)
8. Schedule: A plan of classes or activities. (My schedule is busy on Mondays.)
9. Exam: A test to evaluate knowledge. (We have an exam next week.)
10. Campus: The area where university buildings are located. (The university campus is large.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Are you a student at university?
• No, I go to high school.
• What grade are you in?
• I’m in 10th grade.
• Do you like your school?
• My favorite subject is math.
• How many classes do you have?
• I have six classes every day.
• Who is your favorite teacher?
• I enjoy learning English.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. I go to high school.
2. She studies at university.
3. My favorite subject is science.

Negative Sentences

1. I don’t go to university.
2. He doesn’t like math class.
3. We don’t have classes on Sunday.

Questions

1. Are you a student at university?
2. Do you go to high school?
3. What grade are you in?

Answers

1. Yes, I go to high school.
2. No, I study at university.
3. I’m in 11th grade.

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CONVERSATION

Sophia: Hi, are you a student at university?
Alex: No, I go to high school.
Sophia: Oh, really? What grade are you in?
Alex: I’m in 10th grade. How about you?
Sophia: I’m a first-year university student.
Alex: That’s cool! Do you like it?
Sophia: Yes, I do. It’s challenging but fun. What’s your favorite subject in high school?
Alex: I really enjoy English.

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READING

"Different Schools, Different Lives"
Emma and Jack are siblings, but they go to different schools. Emma is 15 years old and goes to high school. She is in 9th grade and loves studying science. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Clark, who makes biology interesting.

Jack, on the other hand, is 19 years old and a university student. He studies engineering and spends a lot of time on campus. Jack enjoys learning new things but finds the exams difficult.

Even though they go to different schools, Emma and Jack often help each other. Jack helps Emma with math, and Emma encourages Jack to stay positive during exams.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: How old is Emma?
   A: Emma is 15 years old.

2. Q: What is Emma’s favorite subject?
   A: Her favorite subject is science.

3. Q: Where does Jack study?
   A: Jack studies at university.

4. Q: What does Jack study at university?
   A: He studies engineering.

5. Q: How do Emma and Jack help each other?
   A: Jack helps Emma with math, and Emma encourages Jack during exams.