(3:1) incredible people
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Incredible PeopleLesson 1
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Warm Up!
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Jokes! Do you think the jokes are funny?
What’s orange and sounds like
a parrot?
A carrot!
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Jokes! Do you think the jokes are funny?
Where do cows go
on Saturday nights?
To the mooooovies!
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Jokes! Do you think the jokes are funny?
What did the ocean say to the pirate?
Nothing, it just waved!
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Slang!
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Slang Practice! Match the slang word to the correct meaning
Slang:
1. My bad.2. Rubbish.3. Airhead.4. Swag.5. Hang out.
Meaning:
1. Unintelligent person.2. My mistake.3. Terrible.4. Spend time with friends. 5. Fashionable.
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Slang Practice! Check your answers!
Answers:
1. My bad = My mistake.2. Rubbish = Terrible.3. Airhead = Unintelligent person.4. Swag = Fashionable.5. Hang out = Spend time with friends
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Slang Practice!Complete the sentences
using slang words
1. The film was ___________, I stopped watching it after 45 minutes.
2. This weekend I am going to ___________ with my friends.
3. My manager is an ___________, he always makes mistakes.
4. John has ___________, I love all the clothes he wears.
5. Oh sorry ___________, I didn’t tell you I was going to be late.
My Bad Rubbish Airhead Swag Hang out
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Slang Practice!Complete the sentences
using slang words
1. The film was rubbish, I stopped watching it after 45 minutes.
2. This weekend I am going to hang out with my friends.
3. My manager is an airhead, he always makes mistakes.
4. John has swag, I love all the clothes he wears.
5. Oh sorry my bad, I didn’t tell you I was going to be late.
My Bad Rubbish Airhead Swag Hang out
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Describing People
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Describing Faces!Annotate the face correctly using the words in the box.
Eyes Nose Eyebrow Teeth Lips Ears
1. __________________
2. __________________
3. __________________
4. __________________
5. __________________
6. __________________
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Check your Answers! How many did you get right?
Eyes Nose Eyebrow Teeth Lips Ears
1. Ears
2. Eyes
3. Teeth
4. Eyebrow
5. Nose
6. Lips
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Describing Hair!The words in the box are used to describe different hair styles. Match the descriptions to the correct pictures.
1 2 3 4
Long Short Curly Bald
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Check your Answers! How many did you get right?
1 2 3 4
Bald Long Short Curly
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Describing Fashion!Use the words in the box to describe the fashion below
1 2 3 4
Stylish Unstylish Scruffy Smart Casual Comfortable
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Steve JobsUse the words from the
previous pages to describe Steve Jobs.
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Grammar: Past Continuous
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The Past Continuous
Positive statements using “Past Continuous”
I
You
He
She
It
We
They
was
were
was
was
was
were
were
watching
dancing
singing
drinking
eating
sleeping
working
Study the table then create your own sentences!
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The Past Continuous Study the table!
Past Continuous Past simple
In the middle of an action
I was walking when it started to rain.
Completed Action
I walked home from work yesterday.
We often use the past simple and the past continuous together to say that something happened in the middle of something else:
● John called while we were drinking cocktails.
● It was snowing when I woke up.
● I saw Jane yesterday, she was sitting on the grass outside her house.
● I hurt my hand while I was playing golf.
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Complete the sentences Use the words in brackets!
1. I saw her yesterday when she was _______________ (walk) to school.
2. I think I was _______________ (teach) at 5:00 pm yesterday.
3. Liam and Oliver were _______________ (study) in the library at 6:00 am.
4. The dog was _______________ (bark) all night so I didn’t sleep well.
5. They were _______________ (argue) about politics so I went home.
6. We were _______________ (play) golf at 10:00 am yesterday.
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Complete the sentences Check your answers!
1. I saw her yesterday when she was walking to school.
2. I think I was teaching at 5:00 pm yesterday.
3. Liam and Oliver were studying in the library at 6:00 am.
4. The dog was barking all night so I didn’t sleep well.
5. They were arguing about politics so I went home.
6. We were playing golf at 10:00 am yesterday.
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Create your own sentences! Be creative!
1. The computer screen froze while ________________________________
2. John saw her yesterday when ___________________________________
3. She fell asleep while ___________________________________________
4. The radio was on but ___________________________________________
5. I went home early from the party because he _____________________
6. He found $20 yesterday when ___________________________________
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Reading: Steve Jobs
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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs (1955–2011) was an American _____________ who changed the way we use computers and other technology.
He is most famous for co-founding the technology company Apple, and for bringing gadgets such as the iMac, _____________, iPod and iPad to our daily lives. Steve also worked for the computer-animation film _____________, Pixar.
Entrepreneur Company iPhone
Fill in the gaps!
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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs (1955–2011) was an American entrepreneur who changed the way we use computers and other technology.
He is most famous for co-founding the technology company Apple, and for bringing gadgets such as the iMac, iPhone, iPod and iPad to our daily lives. Steve also worked for the computer-animation film company, Pixar.
Check your answers & answer the questions!
1. Do you have an iPhone?
2. Describe the meaning of ‘entrepreneur’.
3. Can you name any other entrepreneurs?
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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs' friend, Steve Wozniak, invented his own computer / iPhone in 1970.
Then they began making computers in Steve’s garage. Their first computers were a success and the company grew quickly / slowly.
Apple soon had a lot of competition from cheaper computers on the market, and sales declined / increased. Steve took responsibility and resigned from Apple in 1985.
Choose the correct word!
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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs' friend, Steve Wozniak, invented his own computer in 1970.
Then they began making computers in Steve’s garage. Their first computers were a success and the company grew quickly.
Apple soon had a lot of competition from cheaper computers on the market, and sales declined. Steve took responsibility and resigned from Apple in 1985.
Check your answers!
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Steve Jobs
In 1986, Steve bought a film company, changing its
name to Pixar. Pixar’s first film, Toy Story, was a
great success. Pixar went on to produce many more
such as Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., and Cars. Pixar
was later sold to Disney in 2006
Read the text thenanswer the questions!
1. What did Steve change?
2. Do you like Pixar films?
3. Describe your favourite film
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Steve Jobs
In 1997, Steve returned to Apple. The company was struggling, but Steve brought fresh
ideas. Apple began making new products, such as the iPod (music player) and iTunes (music
software). Both were a great success which improved Apple’s reputation in the marketplace.
Today Apple still has an excellent reputation.
Identify the grammar. Use the grammar in the
box as a guide.
Past Simple Past Continuous Past Simple
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Steve Jobs
Steve was ___________ about computer design. He made technology small, user-friendly and
more affordable, which changed the way we use technology for ___________ and
entertainment. He became a worldwide ___________ during the 2000s.
Celebrity Passionate Communication
Fill in the gaps!
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Steve Jobs
Steve was passionate about computer design. He made technology small, user-friendly and
more affordable, which changed the way we use technology for communication and
entertainment. He became a worldwide celebrity during the 2000s.
Celebrity Passionate Communication
How many did you get right?
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Steve Jobs
Tragically, Steve was diagnosed with cancer in 2003. He fight the disease for many years, but die in 2011, aged 56.
The technology world lose a great innovator, but his legacy lives on in the company he create and the way he revolutionised technology, changing our lives forever.
There are 4 errors in the text, can you find them?
Think about the tenses...
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Steve Jobs
Tragically, Steve was diagnosed with cancer in 2003. He fought the disease for many years, but died in 2011, aged 56.
The technology world lost a great innovator, but his legacy lives on in the company he created and the way he revolutionised technology, changing our lives forever.
Check your answers!
How many did you find?
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Steve Jobs
1. Steve Jobs worked for Disney and Pixar.
2. Steve Jobs’ friend is called Steve Wozniak.
3. He revolutionised how we use technology
4. Steve was passionate about computer design.
5. Steve was not a worldwide celebrity.
6. Steve Jobs died in 2014.
True or False?
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Steve Jobs
1. Steve Jobs worked for Disney and Pixar. False
2. Steve Jobs’ friend is called Steve Wozniak. True
3. He revolutionised how we use technology. True
4. Steve was passionate about computer design. True
5. Steve was not a worldwide celebrity. False
6. Steve Jobs died in 2014. False
Check your answers!
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Quotes
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Steve Jobs Quotes
“Let’s go invent tomorrow rather
than worrying about what happened
yesterday.”
Read and discuss the quotes as a class!
1. Describe what the quote means.
2. Do you agree with the quote?
3. Why is good to focus on the future?
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Steve Jobs Quotes
“My favourite things in life don’t cost any money. It’s really clear that the most precious resource
we all have is time.”
Read and discuss the quotes as a class!
1. Describe what the quote means.
2. Do you agree with the quote?
3. What is more important time or money?
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Vocabulary Game
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The Name Game! How many can you name in 30 seconds?
1. Types of transport
2. Things you find in a bedroom.
3. Things you find in a kitchen.
4. Items of clothes.
5. Animals.
6. Countries.
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Goodbye!See you
next time!