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FIVE UNUSUAL FACTS ABOUT YOU

 Sharing unusual facts about yourself is a fun way to spark conversations and make connections. These facts could be about unique hobbies, interesting experiences, or surprising talents. This topic helps students practice speaking and writing in English while using the simple present tense for stating general truths or facts.

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to confidently share five interesting or unusual facts about themselves and ask others about their unique traits.


GRAMMAR

Simple Present Tense

Used to express facts, habits, or truths.

  • Affirmative:

    • Subject + base verb (+s/es for third person singular).
      • Example: "I collect stamps." / "She loves baking."
  • Negative:

    • Subject + do/does not + base verb.
      • Example: "I don’t eat spicy food." / "He doesn’t like sports."
  • Questions:

    • Do/Does + subject + base verb?
      • Example: "Do you play chess?" / "Does he know how to juggle?"

VOCABULARY

  1. Fact: A piece of true information.
    Example: "Tell me a fun fact about yourself."

  2. Unusual: Not common or ordinary.
    Example: "That’s an unusual hobby."

  3. Talent: A natural skill or ability.
    Example: "She has a talent for singing."

  4. Hobby: An activity done for fun.
    Example: "My hobby is gardening."

  5. Collect: To gather items as a hobby.
    Example: "I collect old coins."

  6. Fear: A feeling of being scared.
    Example: "I have a fear of heights."

  7. Experience: Something you have done or lived through.
    Example: "I had an amazing experience on my trip to Africa."

  8. Travel: To go to different places.
    Example: "I love to travel around the world."

  9. Skill: The ability to do something well.
    Example: "Cooking is one of my skills."

  10. Unique: One of a kind.
    Example: "He has a unique way of thinking."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  1. "One unusual fact about me is..."
  2. "Did you know I can...?"
  3. "I have a strange hobby. I..."
  4. "Most people don’t know that I..."
  5. "I once..."
  6. "I’ve never met anyone else who..."
  7. "Do you think it’s weird that I...?"
  8. "Let me tell you something surprising about me..."
  9. "What’s something unique about you?"
  10. "Have you ever done something unusual like...?"

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "I can play the piano with my eyes closed."
  • "I have traveled to 15 different countries."
  • "I always eat dessert before my main meal."

Negative Sentences

  • "I don’t like chocolate."
  • "I don’t watch TV often."
  • "I have never been to the beach."

Questions

  • "What is something unusual about you?"
  • "Do you have any unique hobbies?"
  • "Have you ever done something strange?"

Answers

  • Positive: "Yes, I can speak three languages fluently."
  • Negative: "No, I don’t have any unusual talents."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends talking about unusual facts.

John: Hey, Sarah, tell me something unusual about yourself.
Sarah: Hmm… Okay, one unusual fact about me is that I can juggle!
John: Really? That’s cool! I can’t even juggle two balls.
Sarah: What about you? Do you have any unusual talents?
John: Well, I collect vintage postcards from around the world.
Sarah: That’s so interesting! How many do you have?
John: About 300. What’s another unusual fact about you?
Sarah: I’m scared of butterflies!
John: Butterflies? That’s unusual, but kind of funny!


READING

"Meet Alex: A Man of Many Surprises"

Alex is 25 years old, and he has a lot of unusual facts to share. First, Alex can write with both hands at the same time. It’s a skill he learned as a child. Second, he loves collecting old books, and his collection includes a book that is 200 years old!

Third, Alex has a unique fear—he is scared of balloons popping. Fourth, he once ate 50 hot dogs in a food competition. Finally, Alex has traveled to 20 countries, but he has never been on an airplane. He always travels by car, train, or ship!

Alex loves sharing these facts with others because they make him feel special. What unusual facts do you have?


Questions and Answers

  1. Q: How old is Alex?
    A: Alex is 25 years old.

  2. Q: What is Alex’s unique skill?
    A: He can write with both hands at the same time.

  3. Q: What does Alex collect?
    A: He collects old books.

  4. Q: What is Alex afraid of?
    A: He is afraid of balloons popping.

  5. Q: How does Alex travel to different countries?
    A: He travels by car, train, or ship.

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