THEY ARE STANDING TOGETHER

 This topic focuses on describing actions and positions of people, emphasizing the use of the present continuous tense. It helps students learn to describe group activities, physical proximity, and shared moments. Students also practice identifying body positions, relationships, and interactions between individuals.

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GRAMMAR

Present Continuous Tense

• Usage: To describe actions happening now or temporary actions.
• Structure: Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb(-ing)
  Examples:
  • They are standing together near the door.
  • She is standing next to her friend.
  • We are waiting for the bus.

Prepositions of Place

• Usage: To indicate positions or locations.
  • Next to: Close to or beside. (They are standing next to each other.)
  • In front of: Ahead of something. (He is standing in front of the table.)
  • Behind: At the back. (She is standing behind the chair.)
  • Between: In the middle of two things. (They are standing between two cars.)

Adverbs of Togetherness

• Words like together, closely, nearby describe the relationship or proximity of people.
  Examples:
  • They are standing closely.
  • The group is together near the entrance.

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VOCABULARY

1. Standing: Being upright on your feet. (They are standing by the wall.)
2. Together: In a group or close to one another. (We are together in the photo.)
3. Nearby: Close to a location. (They are nearby, under the tree.)
4. Proximity: Nearness in space. (The proximity of the group shows their friendship.)
5. Shoulder: The upper part of the arm and body connection. (They are standing shoulder to shoulder.)
6. Aligned: In a straight line or order. (They are aligned in front of the building.)
7. Gathered: Assembled in one place. (The team is gathered near the goal.)
8. Spacing: The distance between objects or people. (The spacing between them is very small.)
9. Crowded: Full of people. (The room is crowded with everyone standing.)
10. Balance: Stability while standing. (He is trying to maintain his balance on the edge.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• They are standing next to each other.
• We are standing together for a picture.
• She is standing near the entrance.
• The group is gathered closely.
• Are they standing apart or together?

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. They are standing together under the tree.
2. She is standing next to her sister.
3. We are standing in a straight line for the photo.

Negative Sentences

1. They are not standing far apart.
2. He isn’t standing with the group.
3. We aren’t standing inside the building.

Questions

1. Are they standing together?
2. Where are they standing?
3. Who is standing near the door?

Answers

1. Yes, they are standing together.
2. They are standing in the park.
3. John is standing near the door.

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CONVERSATION

Emma: Look at the group over there. Are they standing together?
Tom: Yes, they are. It looks like they are waiting for someone.
Emma: Maybe they are waiting for the bus. Who’s that tall guy standing in the middle?
Tom: That’s Mike. He always stands in the middle of the group.
Emma: They all look happy. I think they are planning something fun.
Tom: Let’s go and join them.

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READING

"The Team Stands United"

The soccer team had just finished their match. They were tired but happy because they had won. After the game, the coach asked everyone to stand together for a photo. The players quickly gathered near the goalpost, standing shoulder to shoulder.

The captain stood in the middle, holding the trophy. Everyone smiled for the camera. Some players were taller than others, but they all looked united. The photo captured a moment of victory and teamwork.

As they walked away, the coach said, “When we stand together, we are stronger.” The team cheered, feeling proud of their achievement and their friendship.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why was the team standing together?
   A: They were standing together for a photo after winning the match.

2. Q: Who stood in the middle?
   A: The captain stood in the middle, holding the trophy.

3. Q: What did the coach say to the team?
   A: The coach said, “When we stand together, we are stronger.”

4. Q: How did the team feel?
   A: They felt proud of their achievement and friendship.

5. Q: Where were they standing?
   A: They were standing near the goalpost.