SOME PEOPLE, LIKE HE, HAVE A SPECIAL ABILITY

 Some people are born with a special ability. A special ability is something that a person can do very well, often better than others. It can be something physical, like running fast or playing football. It can also be mental, like solving problems or remembering things easily. The sentence "Some people, like he, have a special ability" means that he is one example of a person with a talent or gift.

Examples:

• Some people, like Maria, sing very well.

• Some people, like he, learn languages quickly.

• Some people, like Tom, are great at drawing.

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GRAMMAR

We use "like" to give an example. We also use the present simple to talk about abilities and facts.

⚠️ Important correction: In English, we say “like him” not “like he”. The correct form is:
👉 "Some people, like him, have a special ability."

Structure:

• Some people, like [object pronoun], [verb]…

Examples:

• Some people, like her, have a talent for music.

• Some people, like us, enjoy solving puzzles.

Subject vs Object Pronouns:

• I → me

• He → him

• She → her

• We → us

• They → them

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VOCABULARY

1. Ability – Something you can do well

2. Talent – A natural skill

3. Gifted – Having a special ability

4. Skill – Learned ability

5. Memory – The ability to remember things

6. Athletic – Good at sports

7. Creative – Good at making or imagining things

8. Smart – Intelligent

9. Quick learner – Someone who learns fast

10. Different – Not the same as others

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• He has a special ability.

• She is very talented.

• They are good at math.

• Some people are born with gifts.

• He learns things quickly.

• I don’t have that skill, but I practice.

• We all have something special.

• Like him, I enjoy drawing.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• He has a special ability to play music.

• Some people, like her, are very smart.

• They can remember everything.

Negative:

• She doesn’t have the same ability.

• I can’t draw like him.

• They don’t learn as fast as he does.

Questions:

• Do you have a special ability?

• What can she do very well?

• Is he talented in music?

Answers:

• Yes, I am good at solving puzzles.

• She can speak three languages.

• Yes, he plays the guitar very well.

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LONG CONVERSATION

Anna: Do you know Max?

Ben: Yes, I do. He’s very talented.

Anna: What is his special ability?

Ben: He can solve hard math problems in minutes!

Anna: Wow! I can’t even finish them in an hour.

Ben: Some people, like him, have a special mind.

Anna: That’s true. But I think everyone is good at something.

Ben: Yes! I am not good at math, but I draw well.

Anna: See? That’s your special ability.

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LONG READING

Lara is a 12-year-old girl. She is quiet, but she has a special ability. She can remember everything she reads. At school, she reads books very fast and gets good grades. Her teachers say she is gifted. Lara’s parents help her use her gift in a good way. They give her books and puzzles. Lara also helps her friends study. Some students are good at sports, and others love music. Lara says, “We are all different, but everyone has something special.”

Questions and Answers:

1. What is Lara’s special ability?
   – She can remember everything she reads.

2. What do her teachers say?
   – They say she is gifted.

3. How do her parents help?
   – They give her books and puzzles.

4. Does Lara help her friends?
   – Yes, she helps them study.

5. What does Lara say about everyone?
   – That everyone has something special.