Unit 1: Meeting New People
1. What do you know about greeting and introducing yourself?
Greeting and introducing yourself are essential skills when meeting new people. When greeting someone, it is polite to say “hello” or “hi” followed by the person’s name. When introducing yourself, you can say “My name is [your name].” It is also common to ask the other person’s name by saying “What’s your name?”
2. How do you ask for and give personal information?
Asking for personal information involves using question words like “What,” “Where,” “When,” “Why,” “How,” etc. For example, you can ask “Where are you from?” to find out someone’s nationality. Giving personal information requires answering these questions accurately and clearly, such as “I am from Indonesia.”
Unit 2: My School
1. What facilities are there in your school?
In my school, there are various facilities such as classrooms, a library, a laboratory, a canteen, a sports field, and a computer room. These facilities are essential for students’ learning and overall development.
2. Describe your school using the present simple tense
When describing my school using the present simple tense, I would say “My school has a large library, modern classrooms, and a well-equipped laboratory. The teachers are knowledgeable and dedicated, and the students are friendly and hardworking.”
Unit 3: Hobbies and Free Time Activities
1. What are your hobbies and free time activities?
My hobbies include reading books, playing musical instruments, and gardening. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, cooking, and hiking. Hobbies are important for relaxation and personal enjoyment.
2. How do you express likes and dislikes?
To express likes, we can use phrases like “I enjoy,” “I love,” or “I like.” For dislikes, we can say “I don’t like,” “I hate,” or “I can’t stand.” For example, “I enjoy playing basketball, but I don’t like swimming.”
Unit 4: My Family and Friends
1. Describe your family members and friends
My family consists of my parents, my older sister, and my younger brother. My parents are hardworking and supportive, while my siblings are fun and caring. My friends are diverse and interesting, each bringing something unique to our friendship.
2. How do you talk about family relationships?
Family relationships can be described using terms like “mother,” “father,” “sister,” “brother,” “grandparents,” etc. We can also use possessive pronouns like “my,” “your,” “his,” “her,” etc., to indicate the relationship. For example, “My grandfather is very wise and kind.”
Unit 5: Holidays and Festivals
1. What holidays and festivals do you celebrate?
In my culture, we celebrate various holidays and festivals such as Eid al-Fitr, Christmas, Independence Day, and New Year’s Eve. These celebrations are important for bringing families and communities together.
2. How do you describe past events and activities?
To describe past events and activities, we use the past tense of verbs. For example, “Last Christmas, my family and I went on a vacation to the beach. We had a great time building sandcastles and swimming in the ocean.”
Unit 6: My Daily Activities
1. What do you do in a typical day?
In a typical day, I wake up early, have breakfast, go to school, attend classes, do homework, have lunch, study, participate in extracurricular activities, have dinner, and relax before bedtime. Daily routines help organize our time and activities.
2. How do you talk about daily routines?
To talk about daily routines, we use adverbs of frequency like “always,” “often,” “sometimes,” “rarely,” and “never.” For example, “I always brush my teeth before going to bed, but I rarely exercise in the morning.”
Unit 7: My Home
1. Describe your house or apartment
My house is a two-story building with a spacious living room, a cozy kitchen, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. We have a backyard garden where we grow flowers and vegetables. Our home is a comfortable and welcoming place for our family.
2. How do you give directions to your house?
To give directions to your house, you can use prepositions like “in front of,” “behind,” “next to,” “opposite,” etc. For example, “My house is located next to the park, on the left side of the main road.”
Unit 8: Health and Daily Habits
1. How do you stay healthy?
To stay healthy, I eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, and avoid unhealthy habits like smoking and excessive drinking. It is important to take care of our health to lead a fulfilling life.
2. How do you give advice and suggestions?
To give advice and suggestions, we can use phrases like “You should,” “I suggest,” “If I were you,” etc. For example, “You should drink more water and get enough rest to feel better.”
Unit 9: Environment and Nature
1. What do you do to protect the environment?
To protect the environment, I reduce, reuse, and recycle waste, conserve water and energy, plant trees, and participate in clean-up activities. Taking care of the environment is crucial for the sustainability of our planet.
2. How do you describe natural landscapes?
Natural landscapes can be described using adjectives like “beautiful,” “scenic,” “majestic,” “breathtaking,” etc. For example, “The view of the mountains from the top is breathtaking, with lush green forests and crystal-clear rivers.”
Unit 10: Future Plans and Ambitions
1. What are your future plans and ambitions?
My future plans include pursuing higher education, building a successful career, traveling the world, and starting a family. I aspire to make a positive impact on society and achieve personal fulfillment in all aspects of my life.
2. How do you talk about future intentions and goals?
To talk about future intentions and goals, we can use modal verbs like “will,” “would,” “shall,” “should,” etc. For example, “I will study hard to get into a prestigious university and pursue my dream career.”
