Key Events and Character Analysis Chapters 14-20
Chapter 14
1. Who was Carmen and what was she like?
Carmen was Rosa’s sister. She was about Tony’s age, had blue eyes, and was very beautiful. She had white teeth, dark skin, and black hair.
2. Explain briefly how Carmen got to know Mick.
One day, Carmen’s father met a stranger called Mick. He had traveled a long way and was hungry and tired. Her father took him to their home and gave him food and a bed for the night. Mick subsequently became a friend of the family.
Chapter 15
1. Who did America offer
Read MoreEssential English Sentence Structures: Nouns, Adjectives, and More
Mastering Basic English Sentence Structures
Sentences Using Nouns (Identity and Professions)
Affirmative Statements
- I am a nurse.
- I am a doctor.
- I am a student.
- I am a man.
- I am a mother.
- You are a painter.
- You are a carpenter.
- You are a baker.
- He is a writer.
- She is my sister.
- It is a coat.
- It is a computer.
- We are chefs.
- You are a classmate.
- You are a police officer.
- You are a friend.
Negative Statements
- I am not a nurse.
Interrogative Questions
- Am I a nurse?
- Yes, I am. / No, I am not.
Sentences Using Adjectives (Descriptions)
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The Four Main Conditional Sentence Types
Conditional sentences express hypothetical situations and their consequences. They are categorized by the likelihood of the event.
Type 0: Zero Conditional (Scientific Truths)
Structure: IF + Present Simple, Present Simple
Used for facts, scientific truths, and general habits.
- If you heat butter, it melts.
Type 1: First Conditional (Real Possibilities)
Structure: IF + Present Simple, Future Simple
Used for possible situations in the present or future.
- If you study
Dynamic ESL Lesson Plans for Core Grammar Structures
Present Simple: Daily Routines and Science
Objective: To express daily routines and discuss scientific facts.
- Engagement: Watch a trailer featuring Walee.
- Presentation: Use a PowerPoint presentation detailing Walee’s routine.
- Practice: Listen to a dialogue and write down the verbs in the present tense. Students then make six sentences using the verbs heard and read them in front of the class.
- Production: Write your personal daily routine.
- Wrap Up: Read the written daily routine aloud.
Verb + -ing (Gerunds)
Read MoreMastering Essential English Grammar: Was, Were, Much, Many, Some, Any
Units 11 & 12: Past Tense of ‘To Be’ (Was/Were)
Subject Pronoun Usage
- WAS: I, He, She, It
- WERE: You, We, They
Examples: WAS and WASN’T (Contractions)
- Was Jeff’s teacher strict?
- Yes, she was very strict.
- Was Rosa’s boss happy about her mistakes?
- No, she wasn’t too pleased.
Examples: WERE and WEREN’T (Contractions)
- Were Jeff and his classmates noisy?
- No, they weren’t noisy.
- Were Rosa’s customers nice?
- Yes, they were nice, because Rosa was new.
Exercise II: Complete the Sentences (Was, Wasn’t, Were, Weren’t)
Read MoreGlobal Insights: Culture, Science, and History Highlights
Michael Smith: Michelin-Starred Chef of the Highlands
- The Three Witches.
- In his hometown.
- He spent four years in London.
- Shirley Spear offered Smith the opportunity to work at The Three Chimneys.
- He worked there for eleven years.
- He was happy with his life on the isle.
- She thinks his work is appreciated by local people.
- He likes cooking and sees a Michelin star as the result of combining good products and a lively atmosphere.
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- She had a turning point in her career briefly after