SHE'S LAUGHING

 This topic introduces learners to describing emotions and actions using the present continuous tense. The focus is on understanding how to describe someone’s current mood and activity, specifically laughter. Students will practice recognizing body language, facial expressions, and the context in which laughter occurs. This topic also helps learners express happiness and relate it to their daily experiences.

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GRAMMAR

Present Continuous Tense

• Usage: Describing actions happening at the moment of speaking.
• Structure: Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb(-ing)

Examples:

1. She is laughing because the joke is funny.
2. They are laughing at the comedian's performance.
3. I am laughing too much at this story!

Present Continuous with Reasons

• Use conjunctions like because or so to explain why the action is happening.
  Examples:
  • She is laughing because her friend told a funny joke.
  • We are laughing so much at the movie.

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VOCABULARY

1. Laugh: To make sounds showing happiness or amusement. (She is laughing at the funny video.)
2. Smile: A facial expression showing happiness. (She smiled before laughing.)
3. Funny: Something that makes people laugh. (The story was so funny.)
4. Amused: Feeling entertained or happy. (He looks amused by the situation.)
5. Giggle: A light, silly laugh. (The kids are giggling in the corner.)
6. Chuckle: A quiet laugh. (He chuckled at the joke.)
7. Hilarious: Extremely funny. (The movie was hilarious.)
8. Humor: The quality of being funny. (His humor always makes people laugh.)
9. Mood: A person’s emotional state. (She is in a great mood today.)
10. Joy: A feeling of happiness. (Her laugh is full of joy.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She’s laughing so hard.
• What’s so funny?
• That joke made her laugh.
• Why is she laughing?
• Her laugh is contagious.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. She is laughing because her friend is funny.
2. They are laughing at the silly cat video.
3. I am laughing at the comedian's joke.

Negative Sentences

1. She isn’t laughing at the joke.
2. We aren’t laughing at the movie.
3. He isn’t laughing loudly.

Questions

1. Why is she laughing?
2. Who is laughing at the joke?
3. Are they laughing because of the movie?

Answers

1. She is laughing because the story is funny.
2. Her friend is laughing at the joke.
3. Yes, they are laughing because of the movie.

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CONVERSATION

Tom: Why is Sarah laughing so much?
Emily: She is laughing at a joke Mark told her.
Tom: It must have been very funny.
Emily: Yes, it was about something silly that happened at work.
Tom: Sarah’s laugh is so loud and contagious!
Emily: I know! It always makes everyone else laugh too.

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READING

"The Best Joke Ever"

It was a sunny afternoon, and Emma was sitting with her friends in the park. They were talking and sharing stories when Jake told the funniest joke. Everyone started laughing, but Emma laughed the hardest.

She couldn’t stop laughing, even after the joke was over. Tears of joy rolled down her cheeks, and her friends couldn’t help but laugh at her reaction.

A passerby noticed the group and smiled. “What’s so funny?” he asked. Jake repeated the joke, and soon the stranger joined in the laughter. The group felt happy and connected, proving that laughter truly brings people together.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why was Emma laughing so much?
   A: She was laughing at the funniest joke Jake told.

2. Q: How did her friends react to her laughter?
   A: They laughed even more because of her reaction.

3. Q: What happened when a passerby saw them laughing?
   A: The passerby asked what was funny, and then joined in the laughter.

4. Q: What does this story show about laughter?
   A: It shows that laughter brings people together and spreads happiness.