This topic introduces how to describe relationships with classmates and talk about experiences at university. It focuses on using the present simple tense to describe people and their roles, as well as using adjectives for personality and appearance. Students will also practice asking and answering questions about classmates and university life.
GRAMMAR
1. Present Simple for Descriptions
The present simple tense is used to describe facts and characteristics about people.
- Jarumy is my classmate at university.
- She studies engineering.
Form:
- Positive: Subject + verb to be (is/am/are) + complement
(He is very friendly.) - Negative: Subject + verb to be + not + complement
(She is not in my group.) - Questions: Verb to be + subject + complement?
(Is she your classmate?)
2. Adjectives for Describing People
Adjectives are used to describe someone's personality, appearance, or habits.
- Jarumy is smart and hardworking.
- She has curly hair and brown eyes.
3. Possessive Pronouns
Use possessive pronouns to show ownership or relationships.
- She is my classmate.
- His books are on the table.
VOCABULARY
- Classmate: A person who studies in the same class as you. (Jarumy is my classmate.)
- University: A place for higher education. (We attend the same university.)
- Smart: Intelligent or clever. (She is very smart.)
- Hardworking: Someone who works with effort. (He is hardworking and dedicated.)
- Friendly: Kind and nice to others. (Jarumy is very friendly.)
- Project: A task or assignment. (We worked on a project together.)
- Library: A place with books for study. (She often studies in the library.)
- Lecture: A lesson given by a teacher. (The lecture starts at 10 AM.)
- Schedule: A plan of activities. (My schedule is very busy.)
- Group: A team of people. (We are in the same group.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- She is my classmate.
- We study at the same university.
- We often work together on projects.
- She is very helpful and kind.
- Do you know Jarumy?
- Our university has many activities.
- What is she studying?
- She is always on time for lectures.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- Jarumy is my classmate at university.
- She is always ready to help others.
- We study together for exams.
Negative Sentences
- Jarumy is not in my group this semester.
- She does not miss any lectures.
- We are not in the same program.
Questions
- Is Jarumy your classmate at university?
- What is she studying?
- Do you often study together?
Answers
- Yes, she is my classmate.
- She is studying medicine.
- We study together every week.
CONVERSATION
Mark: Hi, do you know Jarumy?
Anna: Yes, she is my classmate at university.
Mark: Oh, really? What is she like?
Anna: She is very smart and hardworking. She always helps with projects.
Mark: That’s nice! What is she studying?
Anna: She is studying architecture.
Mark: Do you work on assignments together?
Anna: Yes, sometimes we study in the library.
READING
"My Classmate Jarumy"
Jarumy is my classmate at university. She is studying architecture and is one of the smartest students in our class. She always takes notes during lectures and helps others understand difficult topics.
We met during the first week of classes, and we quickly became friends. Jarumy is very friendly and has a great sense of humor. She often organizes study sessions for our group before exams.
Outside of class, she enjoys drawing and visiting museums. Last weekend, we went to an art exhibition together, and she explained many things about the designs.
I feel lucky to have a classmate like her because she inspires me to work hard and be more organized.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Jarumy studying?
A: She is studying architecture.Q: How does Jarumy help her classmates?
A: She organizes study sessions and explains difficult topics.Q: What did they do last weekend?
A: They went to an art exhibition.Q: Why does the writer feel lucky to have Jarumy as a classmate?
A: Because she inspires them to work hard and be more organized.Q: What does Jarumy enjoy outside of class?
A: She enjoys drawing and visiting museums.
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