quite (kwuayt) -completely:

quiet (kwua-yet) -not noisy

are is
isn't doesn't doesn't

his his arent'

(Ee-ven)
 It's a busy day today.

It's a funny day.

The house we live in is rented.

We have to fix/repair our lights because
we rented this house.

Aurora had her first bicycle

when she was 5 years old.
Now, I always write messages for my friends.

I haven't written a letter for a very long time.

I haven't read a book for two years.

When I was in China, I always

do exercise at the gym.

I like to drink coffee even at night.

Aurora is always busy studying because

she needs to chase her classmates' performance.

I like cats.
I used to run fast when I was still a
student in our physical education class.
All of us only have one life,
that's why we should value it.

For me, the funniest thing is to eat sweet food.

 I haven't watched TV
for a long time.

Aurora usually doesn't do her homework.

(speyn)
 multi-cultural country

To Singaporeans, we are the

foreigners.

My classmate is my best friend.

I think in several months, I will go back to China.

Aurora's school consists of many classes.

consists - to be made of or formed from something:

I have an American friend.

Washington is the capital of the United States.

I do not know any famous Spanish celebrities.

I know that Spain's circle is very nice.

My nationality is Chinese.

My hometown is in Shanghai, China.

I went to Malaysia in September last year.

We are all Chinese overseas.

There are many people from

other countries living in Singapore.
Aside from playing sports,
I really like doing exercise.
The dinner looks so
yummy.

As a matter of fact, I don't like my job now.

 have is British

Mexico are They are

countrieswe're
 Nobody dislikes money.

Home is where your loved ones are.

In China, I work as a government officer.

I think most women like shopping.

I always buy groceries

in the supermarket.

I am now sitting
on a stool.
Singapore's buses are very
advanced and developed.

I think I learning English with a

teacher is the right way to improve.

I have many gym membership

cards when I live in China.

I think I have no more time to study English.

Aurora always study at a library

to prepare for her examinations.

Aurora dislikes vegetables, and dairy food either.

 Our neighborhood is a walking
distance near the MRT.

Public transportation is very convenient in Singapore.

 It's polite to smile while you
are speaking to someone.

Aurora is nervous because she

thinks about a lot of her school activities,
homeworks, and examinations.
 My job makes me tired everyday.

at

at the department store.

reading

are running

is working

about
mouse = one
mice = 2 or more
context = understanding the place/ situation

We are cooking the food in the kitchen.

There is no mouse in our house.

I can't see a lot of mice because

they are very disgusting.
There are is a cup of coffee on the table.

There was a young man

and woman behind me
at the theatre yesterday.

I heated the food using the stove just now.

There is a grocery store
next to the supermarket.

There are a lot of food like

vegetables, fruits, beef, and
pork inside the refrigerator.
There is a cat
under the chair.
We are washing the dishes
on the sink in the kitchen.

I put the bowl in the cupboard.

Why are you feeling depressed?

The cat is catching the mouse.

There are many trees in the forest.

I don't like somebody

who stares at me.

I feel more comfortable with my friend.

I fear that Aurora wouldn't

pass the examination.
My body is shaking with fear.
 Vowels - A, E, I, O, U (An)
Consonants - B, C, D, F, G... (A)
A Dog An Eggplant A Red Kite
A Cat An Igloo A Yacht

I am shorter than Aurora.

I have a lot of friends. One of them

is a man and the rest are girls.

Lisa is very tall.

Aurora's grandmother is a bit fat

while her grandfather is more fat.

Some bald men want to wear a hair wig.

Bald men are ugly.

Men with a good sense of humor

find it easy to find a girlfriend.
We all like handsome men.

Aurora is an intelligent girl.

We need a strong
body to resist viruses.
I wish for Aurora to be rich in mind
and spirit when she grows up.

My English is very poor.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen!
Let us all enjoy this meeting.

Look how pretty the little girl is!

 Why do you think so?

Look at me and answer my question.

My best friend is a
very lovely woman.

That boy has blond

hair and blue eyes.

C.

B.

B.

B.

D.
 I know Aurora's friend.

Does anyone want to

answer this question?

Next week is Lisa's

birthday party.
There is a strange man near our house.

There are two apples on the table.

One is small while the other one is big.

Allison has a long nose.

When I go to work, I always wear earrings.

There are many women

in the school playground.

I like to wear jeans and t-shirts.

Aurora wears glasses.

 Cats and dogs are very cute.

I will always miss my younger days.

There is a long river near the mountain.

People always like to have a fair skin.

double-meaning word

I scald my skin while I was cooking our dinner.

I don't know how to dance but I
like people who dance very good.

Aurora lost her water tumbler again.

I think someone else took it home.
I want to travel the world after
two years when I'm retired.
 wine, milk, water, etc.

I never had a drink (noun)

before I started working.

phrasal verb I told the cat to go away

quickly. I am working.

A.

C.

D.

D.

C.

A.
 I'm learning English because I want to
speak fluently and get better than before.

I bought some bread. The chocolate

ones belong to/ are for Aurora.

On the other hand, the matcha

flavored ones are mine.
The rest are yours.

Those fruits on the table are ours.

The different snacks next to our

fruits are theirs.

I will take a bath after our class.

Whose bag is this?
 Aurora got her test
paper yesterday.

Ma'am, is this your wallet?

"No, it isn't mine," the woman answered.

My mother exactly believed her daughter.

Aurora has a beautiful bag, the same as mine.

 In the back of my house, there is a river.

C.

D.

B.

A.

A.

C.
I cook meals for Aurora every Sunday.

I get up every 6:30 in the morning every day.

Then, I wash my hands and

brush my teeth very quickly.

After that, I comb my hair

and then change my clothes.
I usually eat bread and drink milk for my breakfast.

Most of the time, I like listening to

both the news and sports radio.
At 7:00 o'clock, I leave the house.

I have a regular leaving time now.

A gold living habit is very important.

 After work, I always go for a walk to get home.

When I was younger, I usually

go mountain hiking.

My husband likes to exercise.

I can't play tennis.

C.

B.

C.

5/6
D.

B.

C.
 I seldom go traveling.

Aurora and I cooked dinner

together just now.

During my day off, I usually stay at home.

We don't have any pets like dogs

or cats, but we like to have one.
Aurora slept sometimes in
class before.

After dinner, Aurora and I go for a walk in the part.

Although I didn't do much

work today, I still feel tired.

Aurora is often late for school before.

 Sometimes, I like to be alone at home.

She never felt like she is wrong.

I feel lonely if Aurora is not at home.

I always remember what happened before.

I often tell Aurora to study hard and have fun.

Dogs are man's best friend.

 Mingming likes to take a bus everywhere.

I like to ride a bicycle whenever I'm on

a day off. It serves as my exercise.

There is an MRT station near my house.

I'm lucky to live in Singapore. I found a work quickly.

 Having holes in jeans is a stylish trend.

Aurora's white shoes become dirty quickly.

I need enough sleep.

I want to go back to China quickly.

An airline ticket from Shanghai

to China is more cheaper.

This computer is more expensive.

I don't need any help.

I need a lot of money.

Sometimes, I do part-time jobs.

I'm looking for another job.

I'm lucky to find one.

My English is very poor.

I will buy a bluetooth headset.
 I always ride the MRT to work.

When I was a student, I look forward

to being a doctor when I grow up.

A.

D.

C.

D.

5/5
B.
 I bought some articles of daily use today.
I used my credit card to pay for them.

I pay my rent every 3 months.

I need someone to help me in learning English.

Unfortunately, Aurora doesn't

help me to learn English.

None of us can travel to Japan.

I really need enough sleep.

I was really depressed last year

because Aurora's examination
result was not good.

My landlord is a very nice man.

I think Aurora is not at home because when

I knocked at the door, no one answered.

Aurora is nervous these days because

her exam day quickly arrives.

Whenever I am angry, I shout at Lisa.

I went to the supermarket today
and found a lot of change.
 You lent me my change. What for?

I need coins as a change to buy a bus seat.

Our city doesn't have

any pay phones.
 B.

B.

Quantifiers = no. of nouns

A. ex. many, less, few, much
- uncountable
noun 4/5
D.

A.
1. Casual - not formal or not suitable for special events
 I have an interview next week.

I'm nervous since I don't have formal

clothes to wear during the interview.

My job is very nice except for the salary

because it is not satisfactory (adverb).

My job is very nice except the salary

is not to my satisfaction (noun).

I like very casual clothes.

I am worried about Aurora's exam.

-acceptable or right
This dress is very suitable for me.

You guess which one is my favorite fruit.

This food tastes special.

Me and Aurora will go back to China together.

 Richness of mind makes someone
wealthy.

I never went to the disco.

Mingming, Aurora's cousin, and

Frank's brother, is a handsome boy.

A.

C.

D.

5/5
B.

B.
 I feel embarrassed to forget about
the book that my friend asked me
to buy.
There are many books in my
bookshelves that I haven't read.
I drank less water in work
and I also ate a little fruit.

My dinner is two buns with meat.

I like to eat buns with meat.

How much is this watch?

I like fried rice.

It takes me only a few minutes

to go to the MRT station.

My friend likes to drink Coke. She often

drinks two cans of coke everyday.

Orange juice is my favorite juice.

There is a plenty of drinks

in the bar just like beer, and
wine.
 I also need more patience too.

Lisa borrowed some books from the library.

 This is a very serious matter.

A. a few

D. 4/6
C. many

B. a little

C. several

B.
-comfortable and pleasant
 My boyfriend lives in China.

I went to a wonderful music concert last night.

Whenever I come back home, the
first thing I do is to take a bath.

Aurora will take me to a Korean

group concert next month.

Spring is the best cozy season every year.

If we will go to a famous restaurant,

we need a seat reservation.

We will go back to China next month.

Finally, we agreed with each other.

I drink coffee everyday.

There is a supermarket nearby my house.

There are lots of cafes in Singapore.

I finished eating dinner just now.

 I had a relaxing job in China
before I went to Singapore.

Aurora parted from me just

now to go to her piano class.

The prince awakened

Sleeping Beauty with a kiss.
It took a moment for me to
put my clothes in the dryer.
At that moment, there
was a car assistant.

If Aurora got into the best university,

that will get me on top of the world.

People are in need of love.

I stay at home during my day-offs.
 I often call my father on the phone,
but he always never get to answer.

Aurora has forgotten to answer

her homework many times.

I always can't answer

the teacher's question.

Many years ago, there were lots

of payphones in my hometown.

I will probably go back

to China next month.

I forgot what I
said yesterday.

I used the credit card to pay my phone bills.

Please say it again.

B.

D.
 Sometimes, I experience
homesickness.
After I cook dinner, I
will go home.

Aurora will graduate from

middle school in six months.

After Aurora's graduation, she will

further her studies to junior college.

Aurora and I lived in this house for two years.

Breakfast is my first meal of the day.

I will answer my father's phone call later.

Aurora's failed exam

result made her frustrated.

Sometimes, she feels

depressed about it.

I think I feel homesick ever since I came to Singapore.

Aurora likes to play games all the time.

She is a friendly person.

I missed my family and
friends when I left China.

Westerners and Asians have

very different lifestyles.

I really miss my hometown. I

often dream about living there.
 1.) Can you share some other dialects that
you can speak aside from Mandarin?
2.) What region did they come from?

accent - pronunciation

America is a welcoming country.

Welcome to China!

I guess that girl is 18 years old but she said she's 25.
 I don't know the meaning of
some words in this article.

You can talk frankly to me.

The news for me is terrible.

I can't speak another dialect.

I can only speak Mandarin.

B.

C.

D.

C.

A.
 I haven't connected with
my old classmates for a
long time.

Camping is a very interesting activity.

Aurora said she lost her

water tumbler at her school
but she couldn't find it.

The parks here in Singapore

have more grassy spots.

There is a cat sitting beside me

at the restaurant this afternoon.

When I look outside my window, I

can see a river across my house.

I put some bread in my fridge just now.

I think sleeping in tents is
a very funny thing to do.

When I was a student, we also get to

build a campfire which I miss until now.

Lots of people like to catch fish.

Some people find pleasure in fishing.

People who ride bicycles

Good quality fishing rods sometimes need expensive shoes.
are very expensive.
The day before yesterday was Aurora's
birthday. In fact, we had celebrated her birthday.
 I have a bad cold last month.

I think our lives will be

getting better.

C. B.

D.

C.

C. 4/6

A.

D.
 The rain was terrible. I can't
go home earlier a while ago.

I missed the wonderful movie because of work.

Mingming is very smart. He

is good at studying harder.

I am angry now because I waited

for Aurora for 20 minutes.

The beef stick looks unappetizing. As a

matter of fact, it tastes very delicious.

I had a bad cold. To make matters

worse, I haven't got a day off.

Aurora left her water

tumbler on the bus.

That man, who is carrying

his briefcase, is my boss.
There is a police station near my
house.

What happened yesterday was like a nightmare.

 A bad cold usually comes with
headache, cough, fever, and etc.

I have a headache now. I

really need to drink aspirin.

I think I need to go see a doctor immediately.

B.

A.

B.

6/6

C.

A.

C.
 Everyone always like polite people.

Aurora's test result showed that

she didn't study hard enough.

During arguments, if you are

becoming furious, you need to
keep your good manners.

I bought many fruits. Moreover,

-to add more information I also got some of Aurora's
favourite fruit.
Jeans are very popular
among young people.

This food is very delicious. On the other

hand, it's not good for the stomach.

It's rude and impolite to not

reply to other's messages.

Don't look down upon

someone.
 I think my English is very poor
because I can't speak a long sentence.

I think people that receive a high

education are more civilised.
adjective - used to describe
noun - s/thing civilisation

We are starving; therefore,

(that's why) we decided to order food.

This topic of math looks simple.

Your idea can make a big difference

in other people's point of view.
 -to speak about something quickly,
giving little detail or using few words

"You're welcome."
 don't we
B.

D.

A. 4/5

B.

C.
 I told Aurora to not speak with strangers.

I met a strange car accident on my way home.

This accident happened near my house.

Let's stop our quarrel. We have other things to do.

Please use English in

answering the next questions.

I still owe Aurora her birthday present.

On the first floor of our apartment, there

is a homeless cat. The cat runs away
whenever it sees anyone.
At that moment of getting off the bus, I
heard a thunder as rain was about to start.

I didn't remember to return the book to

the library. That's why I have to pay a
fine because it has expired.
Aurora's father has good memory. He can
remember a phone number if someone calls him.
 C. isn't Tag questions

A. don't

B. did

A. don't D. will

B. won't
C. shall we
 -having a strong wish to be
successful, powerful, or rich

-saying that someone or

something is bad or wrong:
 I always complain about working so hard
but my salary doesn't increase because
of the bad social environment.

According to the weather forecast,

it will rain later this afternoon.

Sometimes I feel like Aurora

is smart but sometimes I feel
anxious because she is not
ambitious enough.
 Today, I feel okay.
Look how cute the little boy is!

The story in this novel

is very interesting.

I wish for Aurora to have a high score in her

exam one day, but she should be less proud.

I have a dream to be a rich

woman in the future.

B.
4/4

A.

D.

B.
 subtitle

British English
American English UK/ English -
British
pollution USA - American
 My parents are very old and their
health conditions are much serious.
Between China and Singapore, I
would always prefer my country.

Sometimes, I like to live in

cities. There are also times
where I like to live in a country.
I like working on the streets during rainy days.

Singapore's streets are very

clean. The air is also very fresh.

People in Singapore are

very friendly and civilised.

Aurora is busy preparing

for her examinations.

There are children playing

outside. It is very noisy.

Singapore is a city state.

Sometimes I feel tired because of my job.

Above all, I still need to have a good rest.
I now live in a safe country.

I believe in the saying, "No pain, no

gain."
 When I was younger, I like
dark coloured clothes.

Frankly, I'm not confident in learning English well.

 When I was young, I have many dreams.

The sky turns dark quickly in winter.

B.

A.

to

go to the movies.
consistent
in tense

A.

D. 4/6
 I'm older than you.

However, my heart is younger.

The teacher is not necessarily always right.

If my boss fires me, I will be

as poor as a church mouse.

Do you read articles about the king's new clothes?

When I was young, I always remember
someone's telephone number.

Sometimes, I also don't

believe Aurora's words.

I have more money than Aurora.

 For business, the customer is god.
There are more salesgirls in a
supermarket than salesmen.

When I was young, I always

buy branded goods.

My older sister is a famous teacher in China.

 The government in Singapore is reliable.

In China, we always say "Cheapest is the dearest."

A.

C.

C.

B.
6/6

A.

D.
 Are there more elephants in your country?

Whales live in the sea.

Whales are also the biggest

and strongest sea animals.

There are more animals that live on land.

Elephants are the largest and

heaviest animals on land.

Seafood is my favorite food.

At mealtime, we need to eat at the restaurant.

 Wow, it's beautiful!
I've asked Lisa to practice solving
Math problems but she doesn't
listen to me.

I also get up daily at 6:30 am.

We all certainly need to live and learn.

B.

A.

D.

B.
 -to jump into water

-death caused by being underwater

and not being able to breathe

the land along the edge of a

sea, lake, or wide river
My neighbor saved me from the well when I was a child.

There is a river next to our village where

at least one person drowns every year.

I like walking through the streets at night.

All children like to play with sand

and seawater on the beach.

My boss always shouts at us.

Help! There is someone

drowning on the river.

I can dive from the bridge to the river.

Before we go swimming, we always

put our slippers on the shore.
I saw a movie about a village in New
Zealand where a crowd of cows eat on
the grassland.
Lisa and I did horseback riding in the grass
fields.

I seldom watch TV and movies.

I eagerly want to go back to China.

Please wait for me. After I while, I will

finish my dinner and go outside with you.

My cough is very bad

that I cannot breathe.

Policemen, as well as
firemen, are all our heroes.
 swimming techniques
-a way of doing an
activity that needs skill:

-arms go back -swimming where your

arms go front

- arms make a circular movement in

front of the body while the knees kick

In our country, all students are trained

to be swimmers to pass their exams.
In public swimming pools,
there is always a lifeguard.

stroke
Butterly stroke is one of the swimming styles.
 Backstroke is a more difficult swimming style.

I like doing free style and

breaststroke whenever I'm
swimming.

C.
-books that have lots of drawings

D.

see -->saw
fall

C.

D.

A.
human evolution

When I was in college, me and my friend

went to a fortune-teller and he told me that I
would be divorced at 28 years old.

I dreamt about traveling the world.

I always ask Aurora what she

wants to do in the future.

Aurora's dream is to become

a lawyer in the future.

I think I am due for promotion soon.

I spend more money than how much I earn.

It is not enough for my expenses.

I will call you again 5 minutes later.

I will be able to solve this

Mathematical problem.

scientifical problem
I'm not able to afford that
watch. It costs more than
what I expected.

I believe in fortunes. It
sounds like a superstition.
We will start our class in ten minutes.
We will start our class ten
minutes later.
I always get off duty on time everyday.
 I have the best girlfriend.

I have been married for 18 years.

I have a strong memory about

my wedding party.

All my relatives enjoyed my

wedding party.

It's traditional in China to eat

mooncakes on the mid autumn
festival.
We decided to go back to China in 20 days.
I will retire once I turn 50 years old.

Open the windows and the doors, please.

I like working at the bookstore.

I need you to help me in bringing
the luggage to my home.

It's my dream to run a flower store.

In our province, lots of people

run their family businesses.

I think I need more sleep.

My dream is to make a lot of

money then travel the world.
Me and my husband plan to buy a house
and move but our money is not enough.
 Maybe, Lisa can be a lawyer
if she study much harder.

B.
A. Maybe

D.
A. maybe

D.
 I promised Aurora that I will
learn English harder this year.

We promised each other to

work hard.

Aurora failed this examination.

My niece invited us to attend her

birthday party tomorrow night.

I noticed Aurora has remembered

to buy a birthday present for her
cousin.

Aurora always forgets to do her homework.

The little girl is pretty cute.

The test results proved that
there is no pain without gain.
What was your meal during dinner?

Aurora reminded me to give her

money.
A.

A.

is to write
A.

B.

remember to
C.

to
D.
 I learn English every night.

I like cooking Chinese food.

Starting tomorrow, I will

study hard in English.
Lisa also needs a teacher to guide
her in English composition.

I used to run five kilometers

everyday using my treadmill
for 3 months. I lost 20
kilograms...

Aurora told her classmates that her mother is a chef.

I get angry everyday so I ought to

be more patient with Aurora.

I don't know what's the problem with my freezer.

It doesn't work maybe because it's already old.

Aurora, be sure to finish your

homework before your English class.

This building is the highest in my town.

Maybe it will rain tomorrow.
When this building was on fire, the
firefighters saved many people.