In this lesson, we explore how to talk about different ideas and possibilities. The sentence "There are different theories about what happened that night" helps students express opinions, uncertainty, and discuss mysterious or unclear situations. This is perfect for practicing past simple, present continuous, modal verbs, comparatives, and prepositions.
Examples:
There are different theories about what happened that night.
Some people think it was an accident.
Others believe it was planned.
The police are still investigating the situation.
🧠GRAMMAR
Past Simple
He heard a loud noise that night.
They didn’t see anything unusual.
Present Continuous
The police are asking more questions.
People are talking about the incident.
Future with Will / Going to
We will learn more details tomorrow.
They are going to check the cameras again.
Modal Verbs
It could be an accident.
They must look at all the facts.
You shouldn’t jump to conclusions.
He can’t explain everything yet.
Comparatives / Superlatives
This theory is more believable than the last one.
It’s the most confusing case they have seen.
Adverbs & Prepositions
The report was written quickly.
He was near the building at midnight.
📚 VOCABULARY (10 Words with Definition)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Theory | An idea to explain something that happened |
| Accident | An unexpected and unplanned event |
| Planned | Something arranged or prepared before |
| Incident | An event or situation, often unusual |
| Investigate | To try to find out what really happened |
| Explain | To give details so something is clear |
| Possibility | Something that might be true or happen |
| Report | A document or description with facts |
| Event | Something that happens, usually important |
| Believable | Something that sounds like it could be true |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
There are different opinions.
Some people think one thing; others think another.
The truth is still unclear.
It might be true, but we don’t know yet.
They are still trying to understand what happened.
There are several explanations.
We don’t have enough information.
✏️ SENTENCES
Positive:
There are many theories about the case.
Some people believe the lights were from a plane.
Negative:
There isn’t enough proof to support that idea.
They didn’t explain everything clearly.
Questions:
Are there different theories?
What do you think happened that night?
Will the truth come out soon?
Answers:
Yes, people have many ideas.
I think it was just a power cut.
Maybe, the police are going to speak soon.
🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION
Lucas: Have you read about the strange noise last night?
Isabella: Yes, I saw it on the news. There are different theories.
Lucas: Some say it was a meteor. Others think it was a secret test.
Isabella: I think it could be an accident. Maybe a gas explosion?
Lucas: Could be. The police are still investigating.
Isabella: Do you think they will tell us the truth?
Lucas: I hope so. But it’s hard to know what really happened that night.
Isabella: True. Let’s wait for more information.
📖 LONG READING
Title: The Mystery at the Old Factory
One cold night, people in the town heard a loud bang near the old factory. Many people were scared. The next day, police arrived and started an investigation. There were many theories: some believed it was a fire, others thought it was something else.
The police found broken glass and some burn marks on the walls. A few witnesses said they saw a strange light in the sky. The police are still working on the case. They say they will release more information soon. Until then, the event remains a mystery.
Questions and Answers:
Where did the loud noise happen?
→ Near the old factory.What did people hear?
→ A loud bang.What did the police find?
→ Broken glass and burn marks.What did some witnesses see?
→ A strange light in the sky.Is the case solved?
→ No, it is still a mystery.
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