Buổi 04 · Describe a room
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Recall 10 min; plan the message 15; sentence practice 20; roleplay 20; writing and repair 25.
Complete a response with the required information for the situation.
Before you start: recall five useful words. Try your own answer before opening a model.
Useful words, patterns and pronunciation
| English | Example | Help |
|---|---|---|
| bedroom | The bedroom is small. | phòng ngủ |
| kitchen | The kitchen is bright. | nhà bếp |
| living room | The living room has a window. | phòng khách |
| table | There is a table. | bàn |
| chair | There are two chairs. | ghế |
| window | The window is open. | cửa sổ |
| next to | The desk is next to the bed. | bên cạnh |
| under | The bag is under the chair. | ở dưới |
| behind | The door is behind me. | phía sau |
| in front of | The table is in front of the sofa. | phía trước |
There is / There are and place words
Use there is to introduce one object and there are for two or more: There is a table. There are two chairs. Put is or are first in questions: Is there a window? Are there two chairs? For negatives, say There isn’t a TV or There aren’t any chairs. After introducing an object, use the for that known object: The table is next to the window. Next to means beside, under means below, behind means at the back of and in front of means before an object in space. Use the stated plan or viewpoint; do not guess positions from a decorative picture.
- There is a bed.
- There are two chairs.
- Is there a window?
- The bag is under the table.
- The desk is next to the bed.
Use: There are two chairs. · Instead of: There is two chairs.
Two chairs is plural, so use are.
Use: The bag is next to the chair. · Instead of: The bag is next the chair.
The complete place phrase is next to.
The /ð/ sound in there and the
Put the tip of your tongue lightly between your teeth. Let air pass and use your voice for /ð/. Do not push the tongue far out. Practise there and the, then whole sentences. The sound in these and there is voiced; /θ/ in three is unvoiced.
- there is
- there are
- the table
- under the chair
w07-drills · 44 seconds
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| Object | Stated position |
|---|---|
| desk | next to the window |
| bag | under the desk |
| bed | next to the desk |
| lamp | on the desk |
Reading source · An’s room
An lives in a small flat. There is one bedroom and a kitchen. The bedroom is bright. There is a desk next to the window and a bed next to the desk. There are two chairs, but there is not a sofa. An’s bag is under the desk. A lamp is on the desk. There are three books next to the lamp. An studies in this room at night. The kitchen is small, but it is clean. An likes the flat because it is near work. A friend visits on Saturday, and they have tea in the kitchen.
Listening source · Looking for a key
w07-listen · 23 seconds
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Transcript · after listening
Sam: Where is my key? Is it on the table?
An: No. There are two cups on the table, but no key.
Sam: Is it under my bag?
An: Your bag is on the chair. Let me look. No, the key is not there.
Sam: What is behind the lamp?
An: A small box. Oh, your key is in the box.
Sam: Thank you. I need it now.
An: Please put the box next to the door next time.
Practise
Try first. Then check full answers and reasons.
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Speak
Describe an invented study room in about 35–50 words: at least four objects, two positions and one object that is not there.
Use key words. Ask a listener what they understood. Try again with one different detail.
Speaking example · after your attempt
My study room is small. There is a desk next to the window. There are two chairs and a lamp. The lamp is on the desk. My bag is under a chair. There is not a TV in the room.
Write
Write about 35–50 words describing an invented study room: at least four objects, two positions and one object that is not there. Draft, then revise with the checklist.
Check the requested facts, word order and punctuation. Rewrite any unclear part.
Writing example · after your attempt
My study room is small. There is a desk next to the window. There are two chairs and a lamp. The lamp is on the desk. My bag is under a chair. There is not a TV in the room.