CHAPTER 1: I am
Unit 1: Let me tell you about myself
Exercise 1: Picture Description
What do you see in the picture?
Exercise 2: Vocabulary
birthday
My birthday is November 16.
live
I live in France.
born
I was born in Viet Nam.
enjoy
He enjoys sports.
work
She works in a bank.
friendly
She is friendly.
hobby
Soccer is my hobby.
name
My name is Mara.
Exercise 3: Lets Talk
A. Read the dialogue.
Student 1
Good morning! How are
you?
Student 2
Im fine, thank you.
Student 1
Please tell me something
about yourself.
Student 2
My name is Kevin. I am a
chef.
Student 1
What do you do at work?
Student 2
I make food at a restaurant.
Student 1
Do you like cooking?
Student 2
Yes. I enjoy it.
Student 1
Manami, what are your
hobbies?
Student 2
I like to swim.
Student 1
Thats interesting. Do
you play other sports?
Student 2
I play badminton, too.
Student 1
Wow. Youre an active
person.
Student 2
I guess I am.
Exercise 4: Different Types of People
Choose between the two words to complete the sentence.
Follow the pattern below.
I
He/she
You/they
am
is
are
happy.
smart.
kind.
1. I (am, is) a student.
2. She (is, are) very friendly.
3. You (are, am) a teacher.
4. He (are, is) working for a clothing company.
5. They (am, are) athletic.
Exercise 5: What is Your Personality?
Read the sentence in Column A. Connect each item to the right sentence in Column B.
A
1. Rita has many friends.
a. She is hardworking .
2. Vincent likes sports.
b. It is his favorite food.
3. John loves sushi.
c. It is my hobby.
4. Sharon works every day.
a. She is hardworking.
5. I paint in my free time.
e. He enjoys basketball.
Exercise 6: What Do You Do at Work?
Choose the job that matches the description.
1. I help sick people. I am a ________.
2. She has a business. She is a ________.
3. We teach English. We are _________.
4. They play soccer. They are ________.
5. You write books. You are a _________.
doctor
athletes
businesswoman
teachers
writer
Exercise 7: Introduce Yourself
Its your turn to say something about yourself. Complete the dialogue with your own information.
Tutor: What is your name?
Student: My name is ______. You can call me ______.
Tutor: Where do you live?
Student: I live in _____.
Tutor: What is your job?
Student: I am _______.
Tutor: Do you have a hobby?
Student: Yes. My hobby is _______.