This lesson focuses on discussing assumptions and clarifying information about someone's living situation. Students will practice expressing opinions, using question tags, and correcting misunderstandings. The grammar section emphasizes using present simple tense, question tags, and expressions like "I think" and "I don’t think."
GRAMMAR
1. Present Simple for Facts and Opinions
Used to talk about routines, facts, and opinions.
Structure:
- Positive: Subject + verb
- His best friend lives next door.
- I think he lives down the street.
- Negative: Subject + do/does not + verb
- I don’t think he lives next door.
- He doesn’t live far away.
2. Question Tags
Used to confirm or check information.
- Positive statement + negative tag:
- He lives next door, doesn’t he?
- Negative statement + positive tag:
- He doesn’t live far, does he?
3. Expressions for Opinions
- I think: To express an idea or belief.
- I think he lives nearby.
- I don’t think: To express disagreement or doubt.
- I don’t think he lives here.
VOCABULARY
- Neighbor: A person who lives near you. (My neighbor is very kind.)
- Street: A road in a town or city. (Our house is on a quiet street.)
- Next door: The house or apartment beside yours. (They live next door.)
- Best friend: A person you like and trust the most. (My best friend always helps me.)
- Far: A long distance away. (The park isn’t far from here.)
- Nearby: Close to a place. (Is there a school nearby?)
- Guess: To make an assumption without being sure. (I guess he lives down the street.)
- Clarify: To make something clear. (Can you clarify your question?)
- Assume: To think something is true without proof. (I assume he is at home.)
- Wrong: Not correct. (Your guess was wrong.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- I think he lives next door.
- I don’t think that’s right.
- Do you know where he lives?
- Does he live nearby?
- I guess he lives far away.
- You’re wrong. He lives down the street.
- Let’s ask him to be sure.
- Isn’t his house the blue one?
- He doesn’t live next door, does he?
- I’m pretty sure he lives nearby.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- I think his best friend lives next door.
- He lives down the street.
- Their house is on the corner.
Negative Sentences
- I don’t think he lives next door.
- He doesn’t live far away.
- Their house isn’t nearby.
Questions
- Does he live next door?
- Where does his best friend live?
- He lives down the street, doesn’t he?
Answers
- Yes, he does.
- No, he doesn’t. He lives far away.
- His best friend lives on the same street.
CONVERSATION
Sophia: Hey, do you know where James’s best friend lives?
Liam: I think his best friend lives next door, right?
Sophia: No, I think he lives down the street.
Liam: Are you sure? I’ve seen someone visiting him from next door.
Sophia: Maybe that’s just his neighbor. Let’s ask James to clarify.
Liam: Good idea. I always get confused about where people live.
READING
"The Mystery of James’s Best Friend"
James’s best friend, Mark, is a mystery to many people in the neighborhood. Some say he lives next door to James, while others think he lives down the street. James often visits Mark, but he never tells anyone where Mark’s house is.
One day, Sarah decided to find out. She asked James, “Does Mark live next door?” James smiled and said, “No, he lives at the end of the street. We often meet at the park because it’s close to both our houses.”
Now everyone knows where Mark lives, but they still enjoy guessing and talking about it. Sarah learned that sometimes, it’s fun to guess but always better to ask.
Questions and Answers
Q: Where do some people think Mark lives?
A: Some people think Mark lives next door to James.Q: Where does Mark really live?
A: Mark lives at the end of the street.Q: Where do James and Mark often meet?
A: They often meet at the park.Q: What did Sarah learn from this situation?
A: She learned that it’s better to ask than to guess.Q: Why do people enjoy talking about Mark?
A: They enjoy guessing and finding out more about him.
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