Lesson 1A: Moving to England

A Words, words, words

A1 Study the words.

B Listening and reading

B1 Listen and read the dialogue.

Raj: Hi, Sanjay! Have you packed yet?
Sanjay: We’re just packing the last of our things. I can’t believe we’re moving to England in three days! I’m not sure whether I want to or not.
Raj: I can’t imagine how you must feel… But I’m sure you’ll like it here.
Sanjay: You think so? It’s just that England seems so very different from India. Is it really so dark and rainy there all the time?
Raj: Well, it’s not as sunny as India, but it doesn’t rain all the time, either. The weather can be quite wet, but look at it on the positive side: the countryside is beautiful because of the rain.
Sanjay: Well, I suppose everything’s got its pros and cons.
Raj: The two things you won’t miss are tea and cricket. Tea is the number one drink here, just like in India.
Sanjay: But cricket isn’t as popular in England as it is in India, is it?
Raj: No, it isn’t. The most popular sport here is football, but cricket is high on the list, too. You’ll have opportunities to enjoy both.
Sanjay: Maybe I’ll meet the Queen!
Raj: Ha ha ha! Lots of people think everybody in England gets to meet members of the royal family, but that’s not true. I’m not even interested in what they’re up to. But grandma is. You’ll see. She has all kinds of royal-family memorabilia. Speaking of grandparents, I have to interview them for our school project.
Sanjay: Cool. Well, I guess I’ll see you soon!
B4 Are the sentences true or false?
B5 What did Raj ask his grandfather? Unjumble the questions.

C Grammar time

Past Simple - Yes/No questions

I liked my new life in England. (like)
Did  you like your new life? - Yes, I did.

I felt  lonely at first. (feel)
Did  you feel lonely at first? – Yes, I did.

My father didn't  understand English. (understand)
Did  your father understand English? – No, he didn't.
C1 Choose the correct form of the verb.
C2 Read the sentences. Make questions.

Past Simple - WH - questions

                      You moved  to England. (move)
              Did  you move to England?
Where  did  you move?

                     He went  to school. (go)
               Did  he go to school?
Where  did  he go?
C3 Make questions.
C4 Complete the questions and the answers.
C5 Choose DID, WAS or WERE.

Lesson 1A: Moving to England

A Words, words, words

A1 Study the words.

B Listening and reading

B1 Listen and read the dialogue.

Raj: Hi, Sanjay! Have you packed yet?
Sanjay: We’re just packing the last of our things. I can’t believe we’re moving to England in three days! I’m not sure whether I want to or not.
Raj: I can’t imagine how you must feel… But I’m sure you’ll like it here.
Sanjay: You think so? It’s just that England seems so very different from India. Is it really so dark and rainy there all the time?
Raj: Well, it’s not as sunny as India, but it doesn’t rain all the time, either. The weather can be quite wet, but look at it on the positive side: the countryside is beautiful because of the rain.
Sanjay: Well, I suppose everything’s got its pros and cons.
Raj: The two things you won’t miss are tea and cricket. Tea is the number one drink here, just like in India.
Sanjay: But cricket isn’t as popular in England as it is in India, is it?
Raj: No, it isn’t. The most popular sport here is football, but cricket is high on the list, too. You’ll have opportunities to enjoy both.
Sanjay: Maybe I’ll meet the Queen!
Raj: Ha ha ha! Lots of people think everybody in England gets to meet members of the royal family, but that’s not true. I’m not even interested in what they’re up to. But grandma is. You’ll see. She has all kinds of royal-family memorabilia. Speaking of grandparents, I have to interview them for our school project.
Sanjay: Cool. Well, I guess I’ll see you soon!
B2 Read and listen to the interview.
B3 Check out the meaning of the words.
B4 Are the sentences true or false?
B5 What did Raj ask his grandfather? Unjumble the questions.

C Grammar time

Past Simple - Yes/No questions

I liked my new life in England. (like)
Did  you like your new life? - Yes, I did.

I felt  lonely at first. (feel)
Did  you feel lonely at first? – Yes, I did.

My father didn't  understand English. (understand)
Did  your father understand English? – No, he didn't.
C1 Choose the correct form of the verb.
C2 Read the sentences. Make questions.

Past Simple - WH - questions

                      You moved  to England. (move)
              Did  you move to England?
Where  did  you move?

                     He went  to school. (go)
               Did  he go to school?
Where  did  he go?
C3 Make questions.
C4 Complete the questions and the answers.
C5 Choose DID, WAS or WERE.