Unit 7 grade 6: Television – A Closer Look 2
1. Grammar
Wh-questions (Question with question words)
Question word questions allow the speaker to find more information on a topic of interest. The words to ask according to the information you want to find can be listed as follows:
When? => Ask for information about time
Where? => Ask about the place
Who? => Ask about people
Why? => Ask the reason
How? => Ask how, how
What? => Ask about things/opinions/actions
Which (one)? => Inquire about the choice
Whose? => Ask for information about ownership
1.1. Task 1 Unit 7 grade 6
Read the conversation and underline the question words. (Read the conversation and underline the question words.)
Guide to answer
What are you doing tomorrow?
Where is it?
How long is it on?
Translated:
A: Hello, Phong. What will you do tomorrow?
Phong: I’m going to a book exhibition with my parents.
Where are you?
Phong: At Giang Vo Exhibition Center.
A: How long does the exhibition last?
Phong: From January 14 to 17.
1.2. Task 2 Unit 7 grade 6
Use one of the question words in the box to complete the conversations. (Use the question words in the box to complete the conversation.)
Click to listen
Listen and check your answers. (Listen and check your answers)
Guide to answer
1. How often, What
2. Who
3. When, Where
Audio Scripts:
Conversation 1
A: How often do you watch TV?
B: Not very often. Two or three times a week.
A: What do you watch?
B: It depends. But I like game shows best.
Conversation 2
A: Who do you like best in the Weekend Meeting?
B: Xuan Bac. He’s so funny.
Conversation 3
A: When do you play football?
B: Usually on Saturday or Sunday.
A: Where do you play?
B: In the yard.
Translation
Conversation 1
A: How often do you usually watch TV?
B: Not very often. Two or three times a week.
A: What do you watch?
B: Depends. But I like game shows the most.
Conversation 2
A: Who do you like the most in the show Meet Weekend?
B: Xuan Bac. He’s hilarious.
Conversation 3
A: When did you play football?
B: Usually on Saturday or Sunday.
A: Where do you play?
B: In the yard.
1.3. Task 3 Unit 7 grade 6
Complete the conversation about The Wingless Penguin with suitable question words. (Complete the dialogue about the program “The Wingless Penguins” with appropriate question words.)
Guide to answer
A: What is The Wingless Penguin?
B: It’s a cartoon series
A: What is it about?
B: It’s about the adventures of a child penguin who has no wings.
A: Wow, it sounds interesting. How many of them are there?
B: There are ten of them already, and they are still making more.
A: Why?
B: Because children love the series. The penguin’s so cute. He’s clever and funny
A: When is it on?
B: It’s on at 8 o’clock Friday night, on the Disney channel.
A: I’ll watch it. Thank you.
Translated:
A: What is the Wingless Penguin Program?
B: It’s an animated series.
A: What is the movie about?
B: The movie is about the adventures of a baby penguin without wings.
A: Oh, that sounds interesting. How many episodes are there?
B: It’s been 10 episodes, they’re still working on it.
A: Why?
B: Because children like the movie. The penguin is very cute. Smart and funny bird.
A: When is the movie showing?
B: Shows at 8 p.m. Friday, on Disney Channel.
A: I will watch this movie. Thank you.
Conjunctions (Conjunctions)
Conjunctions are used to combine words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.
Ex: The girl made the fire and the boy cooked rice (The girl makes a fire and the boy cooks rice)
1.4. Task 4 Unit 7 grade 6
Use but, and, so, because, although to complete sentences. (Use “but, and, so, because, although” to complete the sentences.)
1. Both my sister and I dream of becoming a TV MC.
2. My sister’s good at school but I am not.
3. Although we tried our best, we didn’t win the game.
4. Peter stayed at home because he was ill.
5. I am tired, so I will go to bed early.
Translated:
1. Both my sister and I dream of becoming a TV presenter.
2. My sister does well in school but I don’t.
3. Although we tried our best, we couldn’t win the game.
4. Peter was at home because he was sick.
5. I’m tired, so I’ll go to bed early.
1.5. Task 5 Unit 7 grade 6
Match the beginnings with the endings. (Match the beginning with the end)
Guide to answer
1 – C 2 – A 3 – E 4 – B 5 – EASY
Translated:
1. Watching too much TV is not good because it harms your eyes.
2. I’ll get up early tomorrow, so I can get to the stadium on time.
3. Sometimes we read books and sometimes we play sports.
4. My brother can color a picture but he can’t draw.
5. Although Ann likes to go out, she stays at home.
1.6. Task 6 Unit 7 grade 6
Work in groups. (Work in team.)
How much do you know about television in Vietnam? Ask your partner questions to find out the following information (What do you know about television in Vietnam? Ask your partner questions to find the following information):
– The name of the national TV channel (Name of national TV channel)
– The time it broadcasts (Broadcast time)
– The names of any TV programs for children (Name of any children’s TV show)
– The monthly cost of cable TV (Cost per month)
– Your partner’s favorite TV person (A person on TV that your partner likes)
Example: What is the name of the national TV channel? – VTV1, VTV3,… (What is the name of the national TV channel? – VTV1, VTV3…)
Guide to answer
– When does it broadcast?/ How many hours does it broadcast?/ How long is it on?
=> All day.
– What are the names of any TV program for children?
=> Doremi, Disney
– What’s the monthly cost of cable TV?/ How much does cable TV cost per month?
=> 100,000 VND
Translated:
– When does the national TV channel broadcast? / How many hours does it air? / How long?
=> All day.
– The name of any children’s TV shows?
=> Doremi, Disney
– How much does cable TV cost each month? / How much does cable TV cost per month?
=> 100,000 VND
2. Practice Task 1
Choose the best answers
1. She’s not only beautiful_________ intelligent.
a. but also b. but c. however d. yet
2. I was very tired, ________ I decided to walk on to the next village.
a. therefore b. however c. and d. or
3. You can come here either on Monday__________ on Friday.
a. or b. nor c. both d. and
4. He had to act immediately; ________ he would have been too late.
a. consequently b. nevertheless c. still d. otherwise
5. They said both he_________ I were to come.
a. and b. but c. or d. so
3. Practice Task 2
Complete the sentences
1. Do you like chocolate _________ vanilla ice cream better? (or, nor, and)
2. I have to go to work at six, _________ I’m waking up at four. (but, so, yet)
3. I was on time, _________ everyone else was late. (so, but, for)
4. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, _________ she takes the bus everywhere. (but, yet, so)
5. Our trip to the museum was interesting, _________ there were several new artifacts on display. (but, for, yet)
4. Conclusion
At the end of the lesson, students need to know the grammar points:
– Wh-questions (Question with question words) allows the speaker to find more information about the topic of interest. The words to ask according to the information you want to find can be listed as follows:
When? => Ask for information about time
Where? => Ask about the place
Who? => Ask about people
Why? => Ask the reason
How? => Ask how, how
What? => Ask about things/opinions/actions
Which (one)? => Inquire about the choice
Whose? => Ask for information about ownership
Ex: What time is it? (What time is it?)
– Conjunctions (Conjunctions) used to combine words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.
Ex: She is beautiful, but mean. (She is beautiful but very stingy)
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