THEY'RE TIRED

 This topic focuses on describing the feeling of being tired. Students will learn to express physical and mental fatigue, ask and answer questions about being tired, and use related vocabulary and phrases in conversations. By the end of the lesson, students will understand how to describe this common emotion in everyday situations.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple to Talk About Habits

Used to describe why someone is regularly tired.

• Positive: They are always tired because they work late.
• Negative: They are not tired in the mornings.
• Question: Why are they tired every evening?

2. Present Continuous for Current Actions

Used to explain why someone feels tired at the moment.

• Positive: They are working hard, so they’re tired now.
• Negative: They are not resting enough.
• Question: Are they feeling tired because of the long trip?

3. Using "Because" to Give Reasons

• They’re tired because they didn’t sleep well.
• She is tired because she ran a marathon.

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VOCABULARY

1. Tired: Feeling the need to rest or sleep. (They’re tired after a long day.)
2. Exhausted: Extremely tired. (She felt exhausted after running the race.)
3. Sleepy: Feeling ready to sleep. (He’s sleepy because it’s late.)
4. Fatigued: Very tired, often from work or activity. (The workers felt fatigued after the long shift.)
5. Energetic: Full of energy. (They are not tired; they are energetic!)
6. Restless: Unable to relax or be still. (He is restless and cannot fall asleep.)
7. Overworked: Tired from too much work. (The team is overworked and needs a break.)
8. Lethargic: Feeling slow and without energy. (She feels lethargic in the afternoon.)
9. Relaxed: Calm and not tired. (After a good rest, they felt relaxed.)
10. Refreshed: Feeling energetic again after resting. (He felt refreshed after the nap.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m so tired today.
• They’re tired because they worked all night.
• Why are you feeling tired?
• Let’s take a break and rest.
• She looks exhausted after the trip.
• Are you feeling sleepy now?
• They need to relax and get some sleep.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. They’re tired after a long day of work.
2. She feels exhausted from studying.
3. He is sleepy because it’s already midnight.

Negative Sentences

1. They’re not tired in the mornings.
2. She is not feeling fatigued after her exercise.
3. He isn’t sleepy yet because he drank coffee.

Questions

1. Why are they tired?
2. Are they feeling tired because of the heat?
3. Is she sleepy now?

Answers

1. They’re tired because they worked late last night.
2. Yes, they are. / No, they’re not.
3. Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.

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CONVERSATION

Tom: You look tired today. Are you okay?
Lisa: Yes, I’m just a bit tired. I didn’t sleep well last night.
Tom: Oh no, why not?
Lisa: I was studying for my exam, and it took longer than I expected.
Tom: That sounds exhausting. You should rest today.
Lisa: I will. Thanks for your concern.

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READING

"The Hardworking Team"

A small team of workers was preparing for a big presentation. They worked late into the night every day for a week. By Friday, everyone was exhausted. Maria, the team leader, noticed that her team looked very tired. She decided to give them the afternoon off to rest.

When Maria spoke to her boss, she explained, “The team has worked so hard, and they’re tired. They need a break to recharge.” The boss agreed, and the team was happy to have time to relax. After resting, they felt refreshed and ready to give their best during the presentation.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why was the team tired?
   A: They were tired because they worked late every night for a week.

2. Q: What did Maria do to help the team?
   A: She gave them the afternoon off to rest.

3. Q: How did the team feel after resting?
   A: They felt refreshed and ready for the presentation.

4. Q: Did the boss agree with Maria’s decision?
   A: Yes, the boss agreed.