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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Peter
Ken
You know me; I'm up for anything.
Peter
Cool. My brother has a boat on a lake nearby. We'll be able to spend a day on the river and then go water skiing the next day.
Thomas
A boat? Count me out. I get really seasick.
Peter
Oh, don't be such a chicken. It's a small boat in a small lake.
Thomas
Seriously, if it moved on the water, and I'm in it, I will throw up!
Peter
Okay, Ken, it looks like just you and me for waterskiing. Do you think you'll be able to handle it?
Ken
What, put two pieces of wood on my feet and glide across the water? Of course I can!
Thomas
Sorry I won't be able to join you, though I bet it will be pretty funny to watch! Maybe I'll just watch a game on TV.
Peter
It's you loss! You'll miss your two friends water ski like pros!
Ken
Yeah, it's a shame Thomas won't be able to make it, but I'm really looking forward to this trip. The Delaware River is perfect for rafting, and waterskiing on the lake sounds like a blast. Come on, Thomas, you can't miss out on all the fun!
Thomas
I know it sounds like a blast, but my stomach just can't handle it. You guys go ahead, and I'll catch up with you afterward.
Peter
Alright, fair enough. We'll share all the stories when we get back, and maybe you'll change your mind for the next trip.
QUESTION
1. What does Peter propose for the group to do next weekend?
2. Why does Thomas decline the offer to go on the boat?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
WILL BE ABLE TO FOR FUTURE ABILITY
- Can expresses ability in the present, and could for the past. For future ability, use will be able to.
We'll be able to go rafting.
Do you think you'll be able to handle it?
After completing the training program, he will be able to speak fluently in French.
REMINDER
- 'Feel like' is a really informal way of saying would like to do something.
Hey, I feel like ordering a pizza. Do you want some?
She feels like going for a walk in the park to enjoy the fresh air.
He feels like celebrating his birthday with a small gathering of friends.
RESPONSE
- 'Up for' means wanting to have or do (something)
I'm up for anything.
She's up for the challenge of running a marathon.
He's up for taking on more responsibility in the team.
- 'Count me in/out' means plan on doing or not doing something or being included or not included in something
I'm up for anything.
Sounds like fun! Count me in for the beach day.
Of course! Count me in for the celebration dinner.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Direction: Think of three things you always or usually do in the morning using the Present simple tense.
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With the new technology, .
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By learning a new language, .
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In the future, .
B. Direction: Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.
- What activity is Sarah currently engaged in?
- How does Sarah feel about her progress in the cooking classes?
- What features are expected at the new gym?
- What motivates Alex to consider signing up for the new gym?
Hey, do you guys feel like heading to the Delaware River next weekend? The weather should be great, so we'll be able to go rafting.