Part 1 Conversation: Mornings

Warm-up

What things do you do every day?

Do you usually do those things in the morning, afternoon, or evening? Add them to the chart below:

Pick a partner. Discuss the following question:

When do you usually_____?

Q: When do you usually do your homework?

A: I usually do my homework in the evening.

VocabularyU5-V-L1

Vocabulary Exercises

I. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word, pluralizing the word or changing the verb tense if necessary.

struggle　manage　busy　semester　tutor　weekend　wonder　trouble　suggestion

crazy　productive　perfect　extra　jog　concentrate

1. The new school_____will start in one week.

2. Do you have any_____for my trip to Los Angeles?

3. This_____we plan to go hiking in the mountains.

4. Sorry I didn’t call you back. I’ve been really_____.

5. If you are having trouble in math class, I recommend finding someone to_____you.

6. The weather is_____. Let’s go to the beach!

7. She’s been_____to save enough money to buy a new camera.

8. You must be if_____you think I’m going to buy you a car.

9. I go for a_____every morning before class.

10. Simon has been having_____in school.

II. Match the word to its definition or synonym.

Conversation

I. Listen to the parts of a conversation and fill in the blanks.U5-C-P1

1. Well, this semester I have a lot of classes, and I’m playing on the school_____team. I’m also tutoring some younger students on the_____.

2. I suggest waking up earlier. At first, it’ll be_____, but you’ll get used to it. I wake up at 6 every day. It sounds crazy, but the_____is my most productive time.

3. Exactly. I always_____my day with a jog. It wakes me up and gives me energy. Then I can concentrate on my_____.

II. Listen to the conversation, then select the correct answer from the choices.U5-C-P2

1. Why does Jake visit his professor?

a) to turn in an assignment late

b) to talk about a difficult assignment

c) to ask about how to manage his time

d) to ask about jobs tutoring younger students

2. Why is Jake so busy? Select 3 answers.

a) He tutors on the weekend.

b) He has many classes.

c) He is on the football team.

d) He has too many assignments.

e) He spends a lot of time with his friends.

3. Why does the professor say this?

[Wow! No wonder you’re having trouble managing your time.]

a) because she doesn’t understand why Jake is having trouble

b) because she can understand why Jake is having trouble

c) because she wonders why Jake is having trouble

d) because she thinks Jake should spend more time on school work

4. Why does the professor start her day with a jog?

a) because the doctor told her to

b) because she wants to stay healthy

c) because it helps her relax

d) because it gives her energy

5. What will Jake probably do next?

a) jog in the morning

b) spend less time tutoring students

c) wake up early to do his homework

d) stop playing on the football team

Speaking practice

Practice the dialogue below with a partner.

Mornings

Professor: Hi Jake. What can I help you with?

Jake: Hi professor. I need to talk to you about my schedule and school work.

Professor: Sure. What’s the problem?

Jake: I’m struggling to manage my time. I’m so busy that I can’t even finish my work.

Professor: Why are you so busy?

Jake: Well, this semester I have a lot of classes, and I’m playing on the school football team. I’m also tutoring some younger students on the weekends.

Professor: Wow! No wonder you’re having trouble managing your time.

Jake: Yeah. Do you have any suggestions?

Professor: Let’s see... How early do you wake up in the morning?

Jake: Usually around 9:30.

Professor: I suggest waking up earlier. At first, it’ll be difficult, but you’ll get used to it. I wake up at 6 every day. It sounds crazy, but the morning is my most productive time.

Jake: Really? I never thought about doing that…

Professor: What time is your first class?

Jake: 10 o’clock.

Professor: That’s perfect. Try waking up at 7 or 8 o’clock tomorrow morning and doing your homework then.

Jake: Hmm…maybe that extra time in the morning will help me finish my work.

Professor: Exactly. I always start my day with a jog. It wakes me up and gives me energy. Then I can concentrate on my work.

Jake: I should have asked you about this sooner. Thanks a lot!

Professor: No problem. Let me know if it works!

Functional Vocabulary

Pronunciation Point & Exercises

Vowel Sounds

I. We learned six vowel sounds in Unit 2.

There are four more vowel sounds in English. Read them out loud.U5-P-P1

II. Listen to the recording. Circle the vowel sound that you hear.U5-P-P2

1. /æ/ /uː/

2. /ɑː/ /ə/

3. /uː/ /ɑː /

4. /æ/ /ə/

5. /æ/ /ɑː/

6. /æ/ /ə/

7. /uː/ /ɑː/

8. /uː/ /ə/

III. 1) Listen to the vowel sounds and circle the word with that sound in it.U5-P-P3

1. stack　too

2. mop　laugh

3. about　new

4. staff　patrol

5. dude　ankle

6. away　fact

7. misuse　boss

8. syrup　rude

2) Practice reading the words above with a partner.

IV. Read the sets of words. Which one has a different vowel sound?

1. smack　crack　moose

2. ruthless　smooth　map

3. boss　supply　consider

4. obvious　cat　stop

5. flute　truth　loss

6. what　tax　plan

7. led　clean　red

8. book　boot　moose

V. Listen to the minimal pairs and circle the words that you hear.U5-P-P5

1. tap　clap

2. new　you

3. smog　log

4. cut　cup

5. not　got

6. fool　pool