Topic Three (1.3): Role models

Topics Icon.png Objectives for this topic

  • to listen to students talking about role models and give your own views;
  • to revise and use the present simple and continuous.

Introduction Icon.png Introduction

In this topic, you will listen to Theo, Mai and Leila talking about role models.

Interact Icon.png Working through your coursebook

Please work through the following sections in your coursebook, completing all listed exercises:

  • Page 16 – Do you know what a ‘role model’ is. Write your own definition and give examples of people you think are role models.
  • Page 16, Exercise 1 – Listen to Track 03. You will hear a conversation between Theo, Mai and Leila. What is the conversation about? Look at the pictures on this page. Whose role model is shown in each picture?

LISTEN – Track 03

  • Page 16, Exercise 2 – Listen to Track 03 again and answer the questions. When you are ready, listen one more time to check your answers.
  • Page 16 and 17 – Use of English: Present simple and present continuous. Read the explanations on page 17 and make sure you understand when to use the present simple and the present continuous. Read the examples in the Use of English box on page 16. Write the examples in your notebook. Can you add any more examples? There are further worksheets to complete in the Grammar section of this topic.
  • Page 16, Exercise 3 – Fill in the gaps using the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs.
  • Page 17 – Read the speaking tip advice on how to use ‘anyway’ in a conversation. Listen back to how Mai uses ‘anyway’ in the conversation in Exercise 1.

Review Icon.png Review

  • Page 17 – Write answers to the questions in Exercise 4 about your views on role models. Try to include the verbs from Exercise 3 and the words in bold at the bottom of this page.

Bridge Icon.png  Support activity for this topic

  • Let’s think about phrasal verbs. They can be quite tricky and it’s best to learn them as you come across them in your language learning journey. Complete the exercises below, then remember to check your answers.

Download COMPLETE – Worksheet – Phrasal verbs

Download CHECK – Worksheet – Phrasal verbs – answers

Stretch Icon.png Extension activity for this topic

  • Let’s think about the prefixes dis, im, in and un. For example, Nancy is an unhappy little girl.

Complete the sentences with the correct prefixes from the boxes above.  

  1. Nancy always frowns and looks ......happy.
  2. It is ........ clear why Nancy is so negative.
  3. She is ...........considerate and likes to interrupt others.
  4. Her clothes and toys are everywhere! Her room is so ......tidy.
  5. Nancy will always ........agree with everything you say.
  6. She doesn’t care that it is .........polite to talk with your mouth full.
  7. She ........ likes all fruit and vegetables.
  8. It seems ............ possible to make Nancy happy.
  9. Many people feel ........comfortable around her.
  10. Some wonder if Nancy is ....... capable of smiling.
Answers 1. Unhappy.  2. Unclear.  3. Inconsiderate.  4. Untidy.  5. Disagree   6. Impolite   7. Dislikes   8. Impossible.   9. Uncomfortable.   10. Incapable

Grammar

  • Read the Use of English box on page 17 then complete the worksheet below to revise the present simple and present continuous. Remember to check your answers at the end.

Download PRACTISE – Worksheet – Present simple and continuous

Download CHECK – Worksheet – Present simple and continuous – answers

Download Icon.png Check your answers

  • If you would like to check your answers to the exercises in this topic, please consult this document Download here. The section with the answers is highlighted in yellow.
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