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Ordering Food at a RestaurantLesson: 10INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to order food at a restaurant. You will also learn how to use articles.ACTIVITY MATERIALFill in the blanks using the information given below.• Starters - Chilly Potatoes• Main course - Vegetable Fried Rice and Chicken Manchurian with gravy.• Dessert - Chocolate Ice-cream• A bottle of mineral waterWaiter: Are you ready to place your order, Ma'am?Customer: Yes. For starters I would like to have chilly potatoes.Waiter: How many?Customer: Just one plate will do.Waiter: Okay.Customer: For the main course I will have Vegetable fried rice and Chicken Manchurian with gravy.Waiter: Okay. Anything for dessert Ma'am?Customer: Yes. I would like to order a chocolate ice-cream for dessert.Waiter: Okay. One Chilly Potatoes, one Vegetable Fried Rice, one Chicken Manchurian with gravy, andone Chocolate Ice-cream. Is that correct, Ma'am?Customer: Yes.Waiter: Can I get you anything else?Customer: Could you get me a bottle of mineral water?Waiter: Sure, Ma'am.Customer: Thank you. That will be all.LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the phrase. 1. Starters: The first course in a meal, also called “appetizers”. __________________________________________________________________ 2. Main course: The primary or main dish in a meal. __________________________________________________________________ 3. Dessert: The final course of a meal – it may be fruits or a sweet dish. __________________________________________________________________ 4. Gravy: Sauce. __________________________________________________________________ 5. Delicious – Tasty. __________________________________________________________________ Ordering Food at a Restaurant

GRAMMAR CONCEPTRead the following sentences.I would like to have a plate of vegetable chowmein. I would like to have an ice-cream.I would like to have the chicken with rice. “A”, “an” and “the” are called articles.An is used before nouns beginning with a, e, i, o, and u. But not before words like “university” whichbegins with a “yoo” sound. It is, however, used before words like “honour” which begins with an “o” sound.A is used before words beginning with the rest of the alphabet.The is used before particular things.EXERCISEI) Match the following and write down the complete sentences below.A BCould you get me a glass of water?I would like it brought me is too warm.The water you have ordered icy cold water.I had actually and get me what I had ordered?Could you take this back to be icy cold.1) Could you get me a glass of water?2) I would like it to be icy cold.3) The water you have brought me is too warm.4) I had actually ordered icy cold water.5) Could you tae this back and get me what I had ordered?II) Fill in the blanks with the correct articles 'a', 'an', and 'the', wherever necessary.1. Please get me a glass of water.2. I would like to have an onion Utthapam and Vanilla ice-cream.3. Excuse me, where is the washroom?4. What is the specialty of this restaurant?5. Can I smoke a cigarette here?6. Can we sit on the upper floor?7. What is on the menu today?8. Do you serve _______________ Chinese food here? (none required)9. Please give me some ________ tissue paper. (none required)10. Could you tell me the recipe of this dish?REFLECTIONCan you think of an activity which can be included in this lesson?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ordering Food at a Restaurant

Planning an OutingLesson: 11INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to communicate while planning an outing.ACTIVITY MATERIALSuppose you are going to a picnic with your friends. What would you take with you? Make a list. Now,you are going to tell your friends to help you get the things in your list. How would you say it?A sample has been provided below:“We are going to need a lot of things for this picnic. We'll need disposable cups, plates, and spoons. Wewill also need to take cooked food with us. Or shall we buy chips and biscuits? Sheetal, you could getcarpets; Rohit, you bring water. You could also hire a driver…”____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the following word and phrase. The meaning has already been given for you. 1. Excursion: A short trip to a place. __________________________________________________________________ 2. Sleeping Bag: A kind of bag which can be folded and which has zippers. __________________________________________________________________ 3. Tent: A shelter made of canvas or plastic. __________________________________________________________________ 4. First-aid Kit: A small box/bag where medicines/pills/antiseptic/etc. for emergency uses are stored. _______________________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Match the following and write the complete sentences below.1) We are going to see a play this Tuesday.2) Four of us are going to see it. Planning an Outing

3) It is by award-winning director Ratan Thiyam.4) The play is about the four seasons of the year.5) It has been performed around the world.II) Is there any place you want to go on a trip to? Write down a few lines about it.____________________________________________________________________________________III) Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns.1. Except Ruhi and me, everyone else arrived late at the movies.(a) I(b) me2. Ravi was very helpful to us when we went trekking in the mountains.(a) us(b) ourselves3. We really enjoyed ourselves on the trip to Manali last month.(a) us(b) ourselves4. His friends did not appreciate him going to the fair alone.(a) him(b) himself5. Please bring some cotton for your ears if you do not want to be bored by his continuous chatter onthe trip.(a) his(b) him6. As our driver had fever, Naman and I offered to drive the car for the rest of the journey.(a) mine(b) I7. One of you will have to speak to the travel agent and make arrangements for the trip.(a) you(b) your8. We must reach the airport on time, or else we will miss the flight.(a) we(b) us9. It was he who wanted to go to the mountains instead of the beach.(a) himself(b) he10. Two of the group members, including him, have offered to make food and travel arrangements forthe trip.(a) he(b) himREFLECTIONIs there any place in the city you would like to visit with your friends? Describe the place in a fewsentences and write why you want to go there.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Planning an Outing

Narrating a Story Lesson: 12 INTRODUCTION In this lesson, you will learn how to narrate a story. You will also learn how to write sentences in Simple Past Tense. ACTIVITY MATERIAL Complete the story of the clever crow by filling in the blanks. A crow ___________________________ from a pot, but it couldn't _______________________. Then, ____________________idea. It _____________ pebbles and ______________________the pot. Soon, the water level rose and ______________________________ and flew away. Use a Picture Prompt given in the digital lesson: Narrating a Story, Workbook Activity, to write a story. The story should not exceed 100 words. Picture Prompt : _________________ Story: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ LET'S MAKE SENTENCES Make sentence using the following word and phrase. The meaning has already been given for you.1. Fairy-tale: a story where fairies are present; also, any story with a happy ending or a great amount of happiness in it.__________________________________________________________________________________2. Fiction: a made-up story.__________________________________________________________________________________3. Biography: a life-story about someone.__________________________________________________________________________________4. Autobiography: a life-story of a person written by that person.__________________________________________________________________________________5. Fable: a short tale which has a moral lesson; often has animals and objects in it.__________________________________________________________________________________6. Folktale: a tale which is traditional to a group of people.__________________________________________________________________________________ Narrating a Story

GRAMMARRead the following sentences.I tell a story. It is about a king. It is quite a long story.I told a story. It was about a king. It was quite a long story.What is the difference between the two sets of sentences?The first set describes actions in the present; the second describe action in the past. Therefore, the secondset of sentences is in the Simple Past Tense.Remember that in the Simple Past Tense, is becomes was, are becomes were, has/have becomes had, ambecomes was, do/does becomes did.PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Match the following and write the complete sentences below.A B1. I would like after breaking the fast.2. Do you know to hear a story.3. I could tell you the story and did not keep the fast.4. A group of monkeys of a group of monkeys fasting.5. They got bananas to eat decides to fast one day.6. They ate all the bananas any good story? 1) I would like to hear a story. 2) Do you know any good story? 3) I could tell you the story of a group of monkeys fasting. 4) A group of monkeys decides to fast one day. 5) They got bananas to eat after breaking the fast. 6) They ate all the bananas and did not keep the fast.II) Write sentences in the Simple Past Tense using the following verbs. 1) Do: ______________________________________________________________________ 2) Leave: ____________________________________________________________________ 3) Go: ______________________________________________________________________ 4) Eat: ______________________________________________________________________ 5) Dislike: ____________________________________________________________________ 6) Walk: _____________________________________________________________________ 7) Watch: ____________________________________________________________________ 8) Look: _____________________________________________________________________ 9) Make: _____________________________________________________________________ 10) Help:______________________________________________________________________REFLECTIONExchange stories with your partner. Tell her/him a story, and write down the story he/she tells youbelow.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Narrating a Story

Describing a Known PlaceLesson: 13INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to describe a known place. You will also learn how to use adjectives andadverbs.ACTIVITY MATERIALBased on the video, fill in the blanks.Bengaluru _____________________________ and the silicon valley of India. It’s ___________________and the Pub City. Bengaluru ________________________ reflected in the culture, ______________, andmost significantly in its architecture. Reminders of the old city _______________________are__________________________________.Write down a paragraph on Nainital by joining the following phrases. Your paragraph should start with“Nainital is a beautiful hill-station in Uttarakhand.”TOS: Nainital is a beautiful hill-station in Uttarakhand. It is surrounded by high mountain peaks Nainital is a very popular tourist spot It attracts a lot of tourists especially during winter when the snow falls. The temperature varies between 15 °C and - 3 °C at that time. Apart from its beautiful scenery Nainital is also known for its many schools__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the phrase.1. Charming: beautiful._____________________________________________________________________________2. Rural: village area_____________________________________________________________________________3. Coastal: place next to the sea/ocean_____________________________________________________________________________4. Crowded: busy_____________________________________________________________________________5. Urban: city area._____________________________________________________________________________ Describing a Known Place

GRAMMAR CONCEPTRead the following sentences.O That park is very beautiful.O Bengaluru has really big malls.O The weather in Bengaluru is quite bad.The words in bold are known as adjectives because they describe the nouns. For example, “beautiful”describes that park, and “big” describes malls.The words in italics are known as adverbs because they describe the adjectives here. For example: “very”describes beautiful; “quite” describes bad.Adverbs also describe verbs. For example: She talks quickly. Here, “quickly” describes talks.PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Make sentences using the words.1. house, big, cityExample: I have a big house in the city.2. crowded, town, very__________________________________________________________________3. heavily, monsoon__________________________________________________________________4. lovely, place, rather__________________________________________________________________5. too, spring, charming__________________________________________________________________6. winter, foggy, cold__________________________________________________________________7. full, visit, interesting__________________________________________________________________8. see, old, buildings__________________________________________________________________II) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the given options.1. I recently moved to a new city.a. recently b. daily2. I now live comfortably in the heart of Delhi.a. comfortable b. comfortably3. My house is a spacious two-bedroom flat in Mayur Lok.a. spaceful b. spacious4. I live here with my best friend, Manish.a. best b. better5. There is a historical monument near our house.a. history b. historical Describing a Known Place

6. When I first moved to Delhi, I found the city to be too noisy and crowded.a. noisy b. noiseful7. Now that I have lived here for a couple of years, I can't imagine moving back to my small town.a. small b. tiny8. Delhi is the capital of India and is well connected to all major cities of the country by road, rail, and air.a. good b. well9. Mayur Lok is one of the best localities in Delhi.a. best b. good10. The area is well-maintained and planned beautifully.a. prettily b. beautifullyREFLECTIONDescribe your home-town in a few words.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Describing a Known Place

Giving DirectionsLesson: 14INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to give directions. You will also learn what prepositions are and when touse them.ACTIVITY MATERIALYou have to give directions to DMK Hospital, using the following route:Food Bazaar Pushpak Book Store Traffic Point A Traffic Point B DMKHow would you give directions using this route?Go straight till you reach Food Bazaar. From Food Bazaar take right and then take right again fromPushpak Book Store. Go straight till you reach Traffic Point A. From Traffic Point A, take left and go tillTrafffic Point B. Take left from there and keep going till you reach DMK Hospital soon.LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the following word and phrase. The meaning has already been given for you.1. Intersection - Also known as “junction” and “crossroad”, it is a place where two or more roads meet._____________________________________________________________________________2. U-Turn - A U-shaped turn made by a vehicle so as to take a direction opposite to the original course._____________________________________________________________________________3. Across the street - On the other side of the street______________________________________________________________________4. Go straight down- Keep walking along the road.______________________________________________________________________ Giving Directions

GRAMMAR CONCEPTWords such as “for”, “in”, “until”, “to”, “before”, “along”, “besides”, “around”, “at”, etc. linknouns/pronouns to other words in the sentences. They are known as “prepositions”.Examples:1. What are you looking for?2. He lives in 39, O8, Randcliff Road.3. Go down this road until you come to the second intersection.PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Fill up the blanks using correct prepositions. 1. I am going to college. (to, by) 2. The college is next to the hospital. (from, to) 3. You can also see the building from the bus stop. (from, to) 4. It is just across C.J. Street. (across, by) 5. Our college is located in Bangalore. (of, in)II) The prepositions in bold are incorrect for the sentences where they have been used. Rearrange them sothat each sentence has the correct preposition. 1. A.M.C Hospital can be seen below the next street. AMC Hospital can be seen from the next street. 2. It is just a short walk till Regal Cinema Hall. It is just a short walk from Regal Cinema Hall. 3. Keep walking to you reach Regal Cinema Hall. Keep walking till you reach Regal Cinema Hall. 4. Geeta Sweets Corner is till Mathura Tailors. Geeta Sweets Corner is below Mathura Tailors. 5. You can walk down this road from reach Geeta Sweets Corner. You can walk down this road to reach Geeta Sweets Corner. 6. If you walk from the end of Vivekananda Street, you will easily see Regal Cinema Hall. If you walk till the end of Vivekanand Street, you will easily see Regal Cinema Hall.REFLECTION 1. Was this lesson useful? Do you now feel you can confidently give directions to people? _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Find a partner from the class. Practice asking and giving directions for various places in your locality. Giving Directions

Describing an EventLesson: 15INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to describe an event. You will also learn how to write sentences in theSimple Future Tense.ACTIVITY MATERIALFill in the blank with the phrases given below. • “Surprise” • …were invited. • Smita entered the room… • …cut it for everyone • Smita even… • …party for her. • …on time. • …distributed food and drinks • We got a chocolate cake… • …on Sunday. • …and dumb charade.It was Smita's birthday on SundayWe arranged a surprise birthday party for her. All her friends were invited.We got a chocolate cake as it is her favorite. Everyone arrived on time.Smita entered the room at 12 p.m. We screamed “Surprise”!Then, she blew the candles and cut it for everyone. Linda and Sumeet distributed food and drinks.Smita even sang a song and entertained everyone. We played Antakshari and dumb charade.LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the phrase.1. Occasion – a special or important event.__________________________________________________________________2. Incident – an event.__________________________________________________________________3. Crisis – the turning point of an event; a serious event.__________________________________________________________________4. Episode – an event taken from a series of events.__________________________________________________________________5. Emergency – an urgent/important thing.__________________________________________________________________6. Circumstance – situation or event.__________________________________________________________________ Describing an Event

GRAMMAR CONCEPTRead the following sentences carefully:1) I learn Math.I will learn Math.2) You come with me.You will come with me.In the first sentence of each pair, we see actions which are happening in the present. However, in the lastsentence of each pair, we see action which will happen in the future. These sentences are said to be in theSimple Future Tense. Verbs in this sentence will have the form:Will + VerbFor e.g., will learn, will come.PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Match the following and write down the complete sentences below.1. My sister’s wedding is tomorrow.2. A total of two hundred guests will attend it.3. All the arrangements have been made.4. Our house is decorated with flowers and light.5. We have hired professional dancers to perform.6. We will provide both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.7. It is going to be a big occasion. Describing an Event

Finding a Place to StayLesson: 16INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to communicate in English while looking for a place to stay. You willalso learn how to write sentences in the Simple Tenses (present, past and future).ACTIVITY MATERIALThe following is a conversation between a broker and his client. The client is looking for a room. Fill inthe blanks by forming complete questions using the points given in brackets. The first one has been donefor you.Client : I am looking for a place to stay.Broker : Ok. Do you want a single room or double room? (Single room or double room)Client : Since I am going to stay alone, I would prefer a single room.Broker : Do you want just a single room, or one that comes attached with a kitchen? (just a single room, or with kitchen)Client : I want a single room with attached bathroom plus a separate kitchen.Broker : You have come right on time. A room which has all these has just been vacated.Client : How much is the rent? (how much the rent is)Broker : 4500 Rupees.Client : Can you tell me whether it includes electricity bill or water bill? (whether includes electricity bill and water bill)Broker : Yes, yes. It includes both.Client : Do I have to pay security? (pay for security)Broker : Yes. You have to pay a security of 2000 Rupees.Client : How much is your fee? (how much your fee is)Broker : I charge only 25% of the rent.Client : Is the fee negotiable? (whether fee is negotiable)Broker : I am afraid it isn't. It is quite low. Most brokers charge around 50%.Client : Ok then.Broker : Do you want to see the room now? (whether you want to see the room now)Client : Yes.LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the phrase. 1. Rent: Payment made by a person for staying in a place owned by others. _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Landlord/landlady: A man/woman who provides rooms for rent. _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Tenant: A person who lives on rent. _____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Commission: A fee that you have to pay to an agent/broker for their services. _____________________________________________________________________________ Finding a Place to Stay

5. Notice: A formal announcement that you have to make if you want to move out/ask a tenant to leave. _____________________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Solve the following crossword using the clues given below.1B R O 2K E R F 3E ER N L2I N E VI TEDF 4N 4P E 6N3G R 5E E H IE VO AC E 5S E E N E8I N E TL6C U T 7B YE 8D E L E T EDown:1. Something that would help you cross a river. (6)2. It helps you cut vegetables. (5)3. A large animal. (8)4. A part of your face used for smelling. (4)5. An occasion. (5)6. She sings ___________. (6)7. I want to ____ a doctor. (2)8. Something cold and made of water. (3)Across:1. What you pay the broker; commission. (5, 3)2. You ask someone to come to your party. (6)3. The color of the leaf. (5)4. It helps you write on paper. (3)5. I have ____ that movie. (4)6. You need to ____ the vegetables first. (3)7. This book is _____ Arundhati Roy. (2)8. How do you remove a file from the computer? (6)II) Change the following sentences to Simple Present Tense, Simple Past Tense and Simple Future Tense asdirected. 1. Shantanu helps me locate a good room. Simple Past Tense: Shantanu helped me locate a good room. Simple Future Tense: Finding a Place to Stay

Shantanu will help me locate a good room.2. The landlord charged me too much. Simple Present Tense. The landlord charges me too much. Simple Future Tense. The landlord will charge me too much.3. I will negotiate with him to lower the rent. Simple Present Tense. I negotiate with him to lower the rent. Simple Past Tense. I negotiated with him to lower the rent.4. I also asked the landlord if he would provide me a cooler. Simple Present Tense. I also ask the landlord if he will provide me a scooter. Simple Future Tense. I will also ask the landlord if he will provide me a scooter.5. When he says no, I will buy the cooler myself. Simple Present Tense. When he says no, I buy the cooler myself. Simple Past Tense. When he said no, I bought the cooler myself. Finding a Place to Stay

Asking the PriceLesson: 17INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to ask the price of something. You will also learn how to write sentencesusing Pronouns.ACTIVITY MATERIALFill in the blanks in order to complete the conversation.Grocer: Good morning! What are you buying today?Woman: I would be buying vegetables, rice and tomatoes.Grocer: Okay. How much?Woman: How much is the cabbage for?Grocer: 12 Rupees per k.g.Woman: And what is the price of the rice?Grocer: 28 rupees per k.g.Woman: And what about the tomatoes? How much are tomatoes for?Grocer: 20 rupees per k.gWoman: All right. I'll need one cabbage weighing a kilo, two k.g of rice and half kilo tomatoes.Grocer: Okay.Woman: What is the total?Grocer: 78 rupees. Woman: Thanks!LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the words.1. Wholesale Price– the price at which an item is sold to a retailer/seller.__________________________________________________________________________2. Maximum Retail Price (MRP) – the highest price at which an item can be sold to a customer.___________________________________________________________________________3. Bill – something on which the details of your purchase is given._____________________________________________________________________________4. Cash Counter – where you pay for your purchase._____________________________________________________________________________5. Refund – to repay_____________________________________________________________________________6. Cashback – a discount offered when you pay for an item right away____________________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Given below is a question in which a word is missing. (Two letters have been given as a hint.) To findthis word, you will first have to rearrange the four jumbled words. The letters which fall on the dottedlines will help you find the missing word of the sentence. The first jumble has been done for you.Q: How much is my ___ _U_ ___ ___ _H__ ___ ___ ___ worth?a) R I P A - ..P.. __A__ __I__ …R..b) A H I R C - ..C.. __H___ __A__ __I___ _R__ Asking the Price

c) H I R A - __H__ …A… __I___ __R__d) R E H A S - …S… ___H__ __A__ __R___ …E..Answer: PURCHASEII) Given below is a paragraph. There are 8 grammatical errors in it. Underline them and rewrite theparagraph with your corrections.I have never real bargained by anything except with overpriced foodstuff. When us first moved to thesetown, the grocers used to charge we more than others. My wife talked to a few friends who gave her alist of a actual price of each item. After that our started bargaining until we got to the real price. Now,we don't pay extra but anything.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________III) Leave a tick mark next to the sentences where pronouns have been used correctly. 1. Rupa and me will go shopping tomorrow. (Incorrect) Rupa and I will go to shopping tomorrow. 2. Rupa and her sister will also meet in the market later on. (Correct) 3. She is not good at bargaining; neither am I. (Correct) 4. So, her sister is going to help our out. (Incorrect) So, her sister is going to help us out. 5. We'll just be picking what we want. (Correct) 6. The price thing will be handled by her sister. (Correct) 7. Hers is really good at bargaining. (Incorrect) She is really good at bargaining. 8. This is why we have asked she to come. (Incorrect) This is why we have asked her to come. 9. It is useful to have someone like she helping us. (Incorrect) It is useful to have someone like her helping us. 10. But I guess both Rupa and I should learn how to bargain. (Correct) Asking the Price

Talking about the WeatherLesson: 18INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to talk about the weather. You will also learn how to write sentences in thePresent Continuous Tense.ACTIVITY MATERIALDescribe the last week's weather in a few sentences.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the words.1. Cloudy – having lots of clouds__________________________________________________________________2. Windy – when strong winds blow_________________________________________________________________3. Snowy– when it snowing_________________________________________________________________4. Storm–weather characterised by strong winds, heavy rain, hail etc.________________________________________________________________5. Temperature – a measure of the warmth or coldness of something________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Given below is a paragraph. There are 8 grammatical errors in it. Underline them and rewrite theparagraph with your corrections. Talking about the Weather

The weather look good today. I feels like I should take the chance to go for the beach. I haven't been toan beach for a long time, mostly because it has been raining too heavy. But the rain has stopped for afew day now. It's quiet sunny right now, and I am sure that plenty by people will be on the beach.The weather looks good today. I feel like I should take the chance to go to the beach. I haven't been tothe beach for a long time, mostly because it has been raining too heavily. But the rain has stopped for afew days now. It's quite sunny right now, and I am sure that plenty of people will be on the beach.II) Write the following sentences in the Present Continuous Tense. A sample has been provided below:She says she won't come.She is saying she won't come.1. I asked her how the weather is.I am asking her how the weather is?2. She said it was okay.She is saying it is okay.3. I think I will go out today.I am thinking I will go out today.4. Do you think I should take an umbrella?Are you thinking I should take an umbrella?5. They say it might rain today.They are saying it might rain today.6. She says she won't come because of the rain.She is saying she won’t come because of the rain.7. Did you tell me I should take an umbrella with me?Are you telling me I should take an umbrella with me?8. You take an umbrella with you.You are taking an umbrella with you.9. She thought that the morning would be sunny.She was thinking that the morning would be sunny.10. Finally, the sun shines on a clear sky.Finally, the sun is shining on a clear sky. Talking about the Weather

Talking about an ExperienceLesson: 19INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to talk about an experience in your life. You will also learn how to writesentences in the Past Continuous Tense.ACTIVITY MATERIALSarita had a bad experience with an ATM. To know the story, rearrange the following sentences and rewritethem in a paragraph.Sarita's experience with an ATM.She became worried.From that day, Sarita has always been afraid of using the ATM.One day, Sarita went to take out some money from the ATM.What if her money had been deducted from her account?He said the amount will be added to her account soon.She went to her bank and filed a complaint.She entered her pin code and the amount she required.But something bad happened; the money got stuck.The ATM-in-Charge told her not to worry.One day, Sarita went to take out some money from the ATM. She entered her pin code and the amountshe required. But something bad happened; the money got stuck. She became worried. What if hermoney had been deducted from her account? She went to her bank and filed a complaint. The ATM-in-Charge told her not to worry. He said the amount will be added to her account soon. From that day,Sarita has always been afraid of using the ATM.LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the words. 1. Adventure – an exciting experience __________________________________________________________________ 2. Milestone – an important event in one's life _________________________________________________________________ 3. Life-changing event: an event that changes your life/ is very important to your life. _________________________________________________________________ 4. Chance meeting: an unplanned meeting ________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Given below is a paragraph. There are 8 grammatical errors in it. Underline them and rewrite theparagraph with your corrections.One find day, I was for a library, reading a book. Now, in a library, you are supposed to stay quiet,right? Everybody knows that. But these two people who are sitting behind me started arguing. It was aboy and an girl. The girl was saying she saw him with another girl, and the boy replied that it weren'ttrue. I asked them to keep quite but they didn't listen to me. So, the librarian walked over and askedthey to take their fight outside. Only then did they leave the reading hall. Talking about an Experience

One fine day, I was in a library, reading a book. Now, in a library, you are supposed to stay quiet, right?Everybody knows that. But these two people who were sitting behind me started arguing. It was a boyand a girl. The girl was saying she saw him with another girl, and the boy replied that it wasn't true. Iasked them to keep quiet but they didn't listen to me. So, the librarian walked over and asked them totake their fight outside. Only then did they leave the reading hall.II) Write the following sentences in the Past Continuous Tense. A sample has been provided below:She said she wouldn't come.She was saying she wouldn't come.1. I tried to tell her a story.I was trying to tell her a story.2. You disturbed us by making so much noise.You were disturbing us by making so much noise.3. I am not continuing after that.I was not continuing after that.4. Nothing will make me try again.Nothing was going to make me try again.5. Did you tell her about it?Were you telling her about it?6. You said you would!You were saying you would!7. So, you aren't going to tell her.So, you weren’t going to tell her?8. I will do it instead.I was going to do it instead.9. I hoped you wouldn't do it again.I was hoping you wouldn’t do it again.10. Are you thinking of doing it again?Were you thinking of doing it again? Talking about an Experience

Visiting a DoctorLesson: 20INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to communicate while visiting a doctor. You will also learn how to writesentences in the Future Continuous Tense.ACTIVITY MATERIALFill in the blanks with the sentences below in order to complete the conversation.What is it, doctor? Is it something serious?All you need to take is a few pills, some rest, and drink hot tea with ginger. Not so well, doctor. I have asore throat.I also have a blocked nose and body ache. What about headaches? Do you get them?Doctor: Morning!Patient: Morning!Doctor: So, how are you?Patient: Not so well Doctor. I have a sore throat.Doctor: Okay.Patient: I also have blocked nose and body ache.Doctor: Anything else?Patient: Mmm…I can't think of anything.Doctor: What about headache? Do you get them?Patient: Oh yes! I also have a headache.Doctor: Temperature?Patient: My body temperature is normal.Doctor: Okay. Good.Patient: What is it Doctor? Is it something serious?Doctor: Oh no, there's no need to worry. You just have common cold.Patient: Really? It's nothing more than that?Doctor: Yes. All you need to take is a few pills, some rest, and drink hot tea with ginger.Patient: Oh that's great! Thanks a lot.LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the words. 1. Disease – illness; sickness __________________________________________________________________ 2. Symptom – a sign of some sickness _________________________________________________________________3. Remedy – something that cures a disease______________________________________________________________________4. Therapy: the treatment of a disease______________________________________________________________________5. Precaution – an action taken to prevent something______________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISE Visiting a Doctor

I) Guess the meanings of the words in bold from the options given and put a tick mark on it. 1. I want to study medicine. I think it is very interesting. b) exciting 2. The doctor advised me to job. He said it would keep me fit. b) healthy 3. The pills helped me relax. b) stay calm 4. Do watch the patient while I'm away. b) look over 5. The doctor put on his glasses to check my injuries. b) wear 6. Rohit and Meera's visits cheer me up. a) made me happy 7. Mr. Mathur is a brilliant doctor. b) very good 8. There is no need to fear the doctor. c) be scared ofII) Write the following sentences in the Future Continuous Tense. A sample has been provided below:She is not coming.She will not be coming. 1. I am visiting a doctor. I will be visiting a doctor. 2. The doctor is checking my throat. The doctor will be checking my throat. 3. They buy medicine from the pharmacy. They will be buying medicine from the pharmacy. 4. The pharmacy opens at 2:00 p.m. The pharmacy will be opening at 2:00 PM 5. How many tablets do you need? How many tablets will you be needing? 6. I got my cough syrup from the chemist store near our house. I will be getting my cough syrup from the chemist store near our house. 7. We are visiting Sheila at the hospital. We will be visiting Sheila at the hospital. 8. We are not visiting Sheila at the hospital. We will not be visiting Sheila at the hospital. 9. Are we taking her daughter too? Will we be taking her daughter too? 10. Would you take her to the doctor? Will you be taking her to the doctor? Visiting a Doctor

Opening a Bank AccountLesson: 21INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to communicate while visiting a bank. You will also have exerciseson sentence structure.ACTIVITY MATERIALI) Ashok wants to open an account for her daughter Preety. If you were the parent, which bank would youchoose and why? Write down the answer.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________II) Rearrange the following sentences to form a conversation between Customer (C) and Bank Official (B).1. B: You could use your driving license, voter's ID, or Pancard.2. B: Yes. How may I help you?3. B: We require an identity proof, and a residence proof.4. C: I am here to open a bank account. Could you tell me where I can get the form?5. B: That's okay. Let me know if you require any further information.6. B: Oh, the forms are available here. What type of account are you interested in?7. B: Okay. Here is a savings account opening form for you.8. C: Oh thanks!9. C: Excuse me, Sir!10. B: Do you have the necessary documents with you?11. C: I am sorry. Could you tell me which documents are required?12. C: What can I use as my identity proof?13. C: Oh…okay. I shall use my driving license then. Thank you so much for your help.14. C: I am planning to apply for a savings account.The first three lines have been done for you:C: Excuse me, Sir!B: Yes. How may I help you?C: I am here to open a bank account. Could you tell me where I can get the form?B: Oh, the forms are available here. What type of account are you interested in?C: I am planning to apply for a savings account.B: Okay. Here is a savings account opening form for you.C: Oh thanks!B: Do you have the necessary documents with you?C: I am sorry. Could you tell me which documents are required?B: We require an identity proof, and a residence proofC: What can I use as my identity proof?B: You could use your driving license, voter's ID, or Pancard.C: Oh…okay. I shall use my driving license then. Thank you so much for your help.B: That's okay. Let me know if you require any further information.LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the words.1. Deposit – to put money in a bank____________________________________________________________________________2. Submit – to give (a form, for e.g.) to an authority_____________________________________________________________________________ Opening a Bank Account

3. Withdraw – to take out money (from your account)____________________________________________________________________________________4. Internet Banking – also known as online banking, it allows you to do your banking activities through an online site_____________________________________________________________________________5. Principal – the sum of money you deposit in a bank_____________________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) How many words can you make using the following letters?TINSETEREach word must have three or more letters. Each word must have the letter T in it. You should be ableto make at least 20 words.Tent TestTree SitTester NetStreet EnterNest TireTest EntireResent ResetTen InterRent SiteSent TeenII) Make ten sentences using the following words:do, eat, the, appleYou can add more words to form a variety of sentences. Also, you can use various forms of the words.For example, for instead of 'do', you can use 'did', and so on for 'eat' (eating, eaten, etc.) and 'apple'(apples). 1. ___________________________________________________2. ___________________________________________________3. ___________________________________________________4. ___________________________________________________5. ___________________________________________________6. ___________________________________________________7. ___________________________________________________8. ___________________________________________________9. ___________________________________________________10. ___________________________________________________ Opening a Bank Account

Making Travel BookingsLesson: 22INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to communicate while making travel bookings. You will also haveexercises on connectors and conjunctions.ACTIVITY MATERIALI) Suppose you are Barbara, and you have to convince the customer that India would be a good place tovisit. Write in four to five lines on what you would say about India.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________II) Fill up the gaps in the conversation using the lines given below.• I wanted to book a ticket to Bengaluru• No. Just get me the cheapest flight.• When does it take off?• Just one ticket?• The cheapest flight to Bengaluru on the 14th of June is via JetLite.• Would you like to book a roundtrip ticket?Agent : Hello! This is Manish at TravelWell. How may I help you?Caller : Hello! My name is Kanika. I wanted to book a ticket to Bengaluru.Agent : Okay. Would you like to book a roundtrip ticket?Caller : No, make it one-way.Agent : Sure. Could you tell me which date you're looking for, Ma'am?Caller : Uhm…Let's see. The 14th of next month.Agent : 14th June. Economy or executive?Caller : Economy.Agent : Just one ticket?Caller : Yes, just one.Agent : Any airline preferences?Caller : No. Just get me the cheapest flight.Agent : Right. Could you hang on for a second while I check the air-fare?Caller : Sure!Agent : Thank you for your patience, Ma'am! The cheapest flight to Bengaluru on the 14th of June is via JetLite. It will cost you a total of 3560 Rupees.Caller : When does it take off? Making Travel Bookings

Agent : It will take off at 4:30 p.m. and arrive at Bengaluru Airport at 7:00 p.m.Caller : Okay. Could you book that under my name?Agent : Sure, Ma'am!LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the words.1. Brochure – a small book advertising something _____________________________________________________________________2. E-ticket – a ticket purchased through online sources _____________________________________________________________________3. Withdraw – to take out money (from your account) _____________________________________________________________________4. Roundtrip – a trip to a given place and back again ____________________________________________________________________5. Economy Class – the cheapest seats available in air-travel _________________________________________________________________________6. Cancellation Charge – a fine charged when you cancel a ticket _________________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Read the sentences and rewrite them after removing the unnecessary words. The first two have been donefor you. 1. Is this considered a good high-quality hotel? Is this considered a high-quality hotel? (Good is removed as “good” and “high-quality” mean the same thing.) 2. How much are your cheapest low-cost flights to Bengaluru? How much are your cheapest flights to Bengaluru? OR How much are your low-cost flights to Bengaluru? 3. Is there a quick way to get there soon? Is there a quick way to get there? OR Is there a way to get there soon? 4. Does this room have a hot water heater? Does this room have a water heater? 5. Where can I get more extra information? Where can I get more information? OR Where can I get extra information?II) Connect the sentences with appropriate conjunctions from the options below: as, but, even though, because, so, yet 1. I am going to book tickets. I am going to Pune for three days. Making Travel Bookings

I am going to book tickets as/because I am going to Pune for three days. 2. I am going to Pune for three days. I am going to book tickets. I am going to Pune for three days, so I am going to book tickets. 3. I am going to Pune in three days. I am not going to get tickets yet. I am going to Pune in three days, but I am not going to get tickets yet. 4. I am not going to get tickets yet. I am going to Pune in three days. I am not going to get tickets yet even though I am going to Pune in three days. 5. I am not going to get tickets. I am not going to Pune at all. I am not going to get tickets because/as I am not going to Pune at all.III) Fill in the blanks with appropriate connectors and conjunctions from the options below. In addition tothat, So, And, ThereforeIndia has become a favorite tourist spot. So/Therefore it is quite difficult to get tickets and hotels.Therefore/So it is better to book tickets in advance. In addition to that, one should also make sure theyhave booked rooms at hotels. It wouldn't be any fun if you went to visit a country and had nowhere to stay. Making Travel Bookings

Checking in at a HotelLesson: 23INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to communicate while checking in at a hotel. You will also haveexercises on prepositions.ACTIVITY MATERIALRearrange the jumbled words given in the brackets to form proper conversations.Receptionist: Welcome to Regal Hotel! How can I help you, Ma'am?Guest: I need accommodations for two days and three nights. (that will available be?) Will that be available?Receptionist: Certainly, Ma'am. (Would need you a room double room or a single?) Would you need a single room or a double room?Guest: Single.Receptionist: AC or non-AC?Guest: Ac.Receptionist: That will be 3500 Rupees, Ma'am.Guest: (Do cash take you? Or you do only accept credit cards?) Do you take cash or do you accept only credit cards?Receptionist: We accept both cash and credit card, Ma'am.Guest: Oh…I don't have my credit card with me. (Will acceptable debit card be my?) Will my debit card be acceptable?Receptionist: No problem. It's room number 314. Will you be moving in now?Guest: Yes. (Could get you a to help me my bellboy carry luggage?) Could you get me a bellboy to help me carry my luggage?Receptionist: Sure, Ma'am! Our room service number is 299. Dial it for any service.Guest: Thanks!LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the words.1. Accommodation – room to stay __________________________________________________________________2. Front desk – the desk where the receptionist welcomes guests and books rooms _________________________________________________________________3. Bellboy – an employee that carries your bags; also called 'bellhop' _________________________________________________________________4. Luggage – bags, cases, etc. which you take with you while traveling _________________________________________________________________5. Entrance – the place where you enter the hotel _________________________________________________________________6. Room Service – room service is an accommodation which lets you order food and other items from the hotel for extra charges Writing a Resume

_________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Pick the odd one out. The first one has been done for you.1. (a) cat (b) dog (c) house (d) horseAns: (c) house2. (a) happy (b) healthy (c) anger (d) sad Ans: healthy3. (a) building (b) house (c) boat (d) tower Ans: boat4. (a) rose (b) leaf (c) lotus (d) sunflower Ans: leaf5. (a) sing (b) kick (c) dance (d) draw Ans: kick6. (a) handbag (b) wallet (c) purse (d) money bagAns: money bag7. (a) light (b) black (c) red (d) green Ans: light8. (a) pencil (b) pen (c) paper (d) hair-pin Ans: hair-pin9. (a) television (b) refrigerator (c) dustbin (d) microwave Ans: dustbin10. (a) lamp (b) bulb (c) tube (d) candle Ans: candleII) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. about, of, with, as, in, for1. My brother and I are fond of playing cards.2. She is always complaining about the noise which the children make.3. They described themselves as fans of Kannada movies.4. This bottle must be filled with milk.5. His reason for not completing his work was to look after his sick son.6. They realised that their client was only interested in their money.7. She told me about her new job.8. How much do you charge for repairing a car?9. I'm thinking about my trip to Pune.10. They forgot about our appointment. Writing a Resume

Writing a ResumeLesson: 24INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to write a RÉSUMÉ.SAMPLESGiven below are 3 samples.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sample 1 FirstName LastName Address Phone: 555-555-5555 Email: [email protected] UNIVERSITYCollege:Subject :Score:Higher Secondary (+2)School:Board:Subjects:Overall Score:High School (10th)School:Board:Subjects:Overall Score:LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEClass President: Served as a Class President for the college term 2XXX to 2XXX at XYZ College, XYZUniversity. Head of the College Dance Club from 2XXX to 2XXX at XYZ College, XYZ University.ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIESStudent Dance Society : Head (2XXX-2XXX) School Drama Club : Secretary (2XXX-2XXX)COMPUTER/LANGUAGE SKILLSCan speak Hindi, Kannada, and English wellCan use Internet Explorer, HTML, and Microsoft OfficeBIOGRAPHYI am someone who is interested in learning and working to the best of my ability. I have been a student ofXYZ, and I was also Student Leader for a school year. I like to read and dance in my spare time. Writing a Resume

Sample 2Name:Address:Email address:Telephonenumber:Objective:Personal InformationDate of birth:Place of birth:Nationality:Marital status:Languages known:Employed: Yes/noArea of expertise: E.g. Customer Help.Employment history (if any): E.g. Worked as sales representative for Big Market for 2 years.1. ____________________________________________________________________.2. ____________________________________________________________________.3. ____________________________________________________________________.Educational qualificationE.g. 1. HSC from Anand Vidya School, Mangalore1. ____________________________________________________________________.2. ____________________________________________________________________.3. ____________________________________________________________________.Computer Skills1. ____________________________________________________________________.2. ____________________________________________________________________.Skills and interestsE.g. 1. Possess good communication skills 2. Reading books1. ___________________________________________________________________.2. ___________________________________________________________________.Awards and achievementsE.g. 1. Won “Sales Representative of the Year” Award at Big Market Writing a Resume

2. Leader of the college drama club from 2006-071. ___________________________________________________________________.2. ____________________________________________________________________.Sample 3 FIRSTNAME LASTNAME Addres s (555) 555-5555 [email protected] OBJECTIVEI will perform my job to the best of my ability, and will work towards the development of the company. EDUCATIONXYZ UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE (Year of Service)College: SKILLS (Year of Service)Subject:Score:Higher Secondary (+2)School:Board:Subjects:Overall Score:High School (10th)School:Board:Subjects:Overall Score:1) Company Position:2) Company Position:Can speak English fluently.Microsoft Office and Internet ExplorerACTIVITY MATERIALUse Sample 2 and make your own resume Writing a Resume

Writing a Simple ApplicationLesson: 25INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to write simple applications.SAMPLESGiven below are 2 SamplesSample 1: Job Application Letter 156 E Koramangala Bangalore – 560034. Email: [email protected] Phone: 09880121212To,HR Manager,Big Supermarket, Koramangala,Bangalore - 560034Subject: Application for the post of Sales RepresentativeDear Sir/Madam,I am writing in response to your advertisement in Deccan Herald for the post of Sales Representative.I was hired by BigBazaar, a well-known supermarket chain, as Sales Representative for a year. Thus, I have theskills and experience required for the job. My résumé is enclosed for your consideration.I would appreciate it if my application is considered for the post. I look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours faithfully,Amrita SharmaSample 2: Leave Letter 150 D Koramangala, Bangalore – 560034. Dated: 15th September, 2011To,The Principal,Anand Divya School.Subject: Request for leaveDear Sir/Ma'am,I would like to request a leave for three days, from the 20th of September to the 22nd. I have to attend mysister's wedding in Kolkata.I would be extremely happy if my leave is allowed.Yours faithfully,David D'Souza. Writing a Simple Application

ACTIVITY MATERIALWrite the two letters given below.1) You are applying for the job of a teacher. This is your first job.2) You want to take three days leave. Your sister is ill and you have to take care of her. Writing a Simple Application

Writing an EmailLesson: 26INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to write emails.ACTIVITY MATERIALWrite an email to three friends, inviting them to your birthday party.To: ______________________________________________________CC: ______________________________________________________Subject: ______________________________________________________2) Write an email using the following: • Send it to [email protected]. • Write the subject as “hello dhruv”. • The body of your letter should be the following. Rearrange the words to get proper sentences: o Hi, Dhruv! o I that were heard in town you. o I to wanted if we could know meet up. o Uncle Ramesh left wallet at our his house. o I you pick thought could up it o Let and over meet talk us old soon times.3) Write an email to your friend asking him for his new phone number. Use the same email details provided in the previous question. Writing an Email

WRITING A COVERING LETTERLesson: 27INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to write covering letters.SAMPLESGiven below are 3 SamplesSample 1: Sample for Career Change Reetu Rajan 166 E, Koramangala Bangalore - 560034 Email: reeturaj @xyz.com Phone: 09880121212 To, The HR Manager, Big Supermarket, Koramangala, Bangalore - 560034 Subject: Application for the post of Sales Representative Dear Sir/Madam, This letter is to express my interest in discussing your advertisement in Deccan Herald for the post of Sales Representative, March 22nd, 2011. I would like to be considered for the concerned post. I worked with BigBazaar as a Sales Representative for a year. My keys strengths include: (a) Ability to communicate well with the customers. (b) Dedicated to my job. (c) Familiar with the functioning of retail processes. I hope that you will find my skills and experience suitable for the job. My résumé is enclosed herewith for your consideration. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Reetu Rajan.Sample 2: Sample for Salary Requirements Reetu Rajan 166 E, Koramangala To, Bangalore - 560034 The HR Manager, Big Email: reeturaj @xyz.com Supermarket, Phone: 09880121212 Koramangala, Bangalore – 560034 Writing a covering letter

Subject: Application for the post of Sales RepresentativeDear Sir/Madam,With reference to your advertisement in Deccan Herald for the post of Sales Representative,March 22nd, 2011, I would like to discuss the concerned post.I have experience and skills which are suitable for the post. I have worked as a Sales Representative forBigBazaar for over a year. I possess good communication skills and am familiar with the kind of workrequired, so you will find me ready to work without any training. I am also prepared to take on morechallenging tasks related to the job.My current salary is 12, 000 Rupees/month, and I would like to be considered for a salary not less than14,500 Rupees/month.My résumé is enclosed herewith.Thanking you,Yours faithfully,Reetu Rajan.Sample 3: Sample in email formatDear Sir/Madam,I would like to express my interest in working with your company for the post advertised in DeccanHerald on March 22nd, 2011. As someone who has a year's experience in the field, I believe I amsuitable for the job.I also possess good communication skills, and am ready to take on any new challenges related to thepost. For details concerning my skills, qualifications and experience, please find attached my résumé.Hoping to hear from you soon,Yours faithfully,Reetu Rajan.ACTIVITY MATERIALWrite down any one from the two given below.1) You are applying for the job of a teacher. You will discuss your salary requirements in it, explaining why you are good for a higher salary.2) You are applying for the job of a teacher at a new school, where you will teach students of Classes 7-10. You currently teach only classes 4-6. You will discuss your key strengths and express why you're suitable for the job. Writing a covering letter

Writing a Resignation LetterLesson: 28INTRODUCTION 145 C, Koramangala,In this lesson, you will learn how to write resignation letters. DateBd:an1gstalAorperi5l,620001314..SAMPLESGiven below are 2 SamplesSample 1: Resignation Letter - Thanking To,The Manager,Big Supermarket.Dear Ma'am,Subject: Notice for resignationI am writing to announce my resignation from Big Supermarket, effective 3rd April, 2011.This was not an easy decision for me to make. The past five years have been very exciting. I'veenjoyed working for you and working on a very successful team dedicated to providing great customerservice.Thank you for the opportunities that you have provided me during my tenure with the company. I wishyou and the company the very best and hope we can keep in touch in the future.Faithfully,Sarah Khan.Sample 2: Resignation Letter – Thanking with a complaint 145 C, Koramangala, To Bangalore 560034. The Manager, Dated: 1st April, 2011. Big Supermarket. Dear Ma'am, Subject: Notice for resignationI have been working in this company for two years, however, I have not been considered for a salary raise. I seeno change in the situation, even though I give my best effort for the company.I am writing this letter to notify you that I will be resigning from my post as Sales Representative on the 30th ofApril. I will be serving my notice period till then.Thank you for all the support, and I wish your company all the best.Faithfully,Sarah Khan Writing a Resignation Letter

ACTIVITY MATERIALWrite down the two letters given below.1) You are leaving your job because you haven't been given a promotion.2) You are leaving your job because you are shifting to another place. Writing a Resignation Letter

Discussing a Topic of InterestLesson: 29INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to discuss a topic of interest. You will also have exercises on adverbs andadjectives.ACTIVITY MATERIALI) Of the following topics, which one do you prefer? Discuss with your partner and write down the reasons.Reading NewspapersGardening____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________II) Think of TWO THINGS which you are interested in – whether it be movies, music, reading, dancing,etc. – and write seven lines about them.1) Topic: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2) Topic: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) What word do you think will come next? The first two have been done for you.1. (a) man (b) woman (c) boy (d) _________ Ans: girl2. (a) happy (b) happily (c) sad (d) _________ Giving and Receiving Feedback

Ans: sadly3. (a) build (b) built (c) read (d) _________ Ans: read4. (a) flower (b) flowers (c) leaf (d) _________ Ans: leaves (b) drank (c) sing (d) _________5. (a) drink Ans: sang6. (a) beautiful (b) beauty (c) happy (d) _________Ans: happiness7. (a) toothbrush (b) toothpaste (c) pen (d) ________ Ans: ink8. (a) speech (b) mouth (c) smell (d) ________ Ans: nose9. (a) good (b) better (c) bad d) ________ Ans: worse10. (a) sun (b) yellow (c) blood (d) ________ Ans: redII) In the following sentences, a few adjectives have been used where adverbs should be used, andvice versa. Identify the errors and rewrite the sentences. 1. Sad, I am not going to make it to the place on time. If only the taxi arrived soon. Sadly, I am not going to make it to the place on time. If only the taxi arrived soon. 2. The taxi came rather slow. That's why I couldn't make it. The taxi came rather slowly. That's why I couldn't make it. 3. If the taxi had come quickly, I would have been punctually. If the taxi had come quickly, I would have been punctual. 4. She was upset that the taxi hadn't come quick. She was upset that the taxi hadn't come quickly. 5. Do you think I'd have been there on time if the taxi had come quickly? I'd certainly have been happily if it had. Do you think I'd have been there on time if the taxi had come quickly? I'd certainly have been happy if it had. 6. I wanted to come as soon as possibly. I didn't want to miss the great beginning of the movie. I wanted to come as soon as possible. I didn't want to miss the great beginning of the movie. 7. They told me the movie had a great beginning. That's why I was sadly I missed it. They told me the movie had a great beginning. That's why I was sad I missed it. 8. I real wish I hadn't missed the beginning of the movie. They say it's greatly. I really wish I hadn't missed the beginning of the movie. They say it's great. 9. Because the taxi hadn't come quickly, I sad missed the greatly beginning of the movie. Because the taxi hadn't come quickly, I sadly missed the great beginning of the movie. 10. If only the taxi had come quickly,I wouldn't have missed the beginning of the movie.But because it was lately, I did. And now, I am sadly. If only the taxi had come quickly, I wouldn't have missed the beginning of the movie. But because it was late, I did. And now, I am sad. Giving and Receiving Feedback

Giving and Receiving FeedbackLesson: 30INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to give and receive feedback. You will also have exercises on presentperfect tense.ACTIVITY MATERIALChoose any two of the following and build a conversation around each.1) Mahmood is talking to his student, Fatima. Fatima used to perform well in Math, but she has beendoing badly in the weekly tests. How does Mahmood give his feedback?2) Aanchal and Nilofer are working on a project. Nilofer isn't doing her part, so Aanchal tells her to startworking.3) Kapil talks to two of his students. One is a generally bad student, but has improved lately. The other isa generally good student, but isn't performing well._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________LET'S MAKE SENTENCESMake sentence using the words. 1. Encourage – to give confidence; its opposite is 'discourage' __________________________________________________________________ 2. Criticize – to point out the negative points (in something) _________________________________________________________________ 3. Appraisal – also called 'assessment' and 'evaluation', it means to judge the performance or value of something _________________________________________________________________ 4. Comment – a remark; something said about something _________________________________________________________________ 5. Valid – correct _________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) What word do you think will come next? Giving and Receiving Feedback

1. (a) horse (b) horses (c) fish (d) _________Ans: fish2. (a) man (b) men (c) woman (d) _________Ans: women3. (a) water (b) watery (c) air (d) _________Ans: airy4. (a) sugar (b) sweet (c) salt (d) _________Ans: salty5. (a) chillies (b) spicy (c) lemon (d) _________Ans: sour6. (a) blue (b) bluish (c) red (d) _________Ans: reddish7. (a) a (b) alphabet (c) 1 (d) ________Ans: number8. (a) finger (b) nail (c) toe (d) ________Ans: toenail9. (a) finger (b) ring (c) ear (d) ________Ans: earring10. (a) sofa (b) cushion (c) bed (d) ________Ans: pillowII) Rewrite the following sentences in the present perfect tense. 1. I called her up. I have called her up. 2. We are writing to them. We have written to them. 3. It is losing its colour. It has lost its colour. 4. Are you tired? Have you been tired? 5. They are going to do it. They have gone to do it. 6. You and I are going to watch that movie. You and I have gone to watch the movie. 7. Are we all filling out these forms? Have we all filled out these forms? 8. She was cooking dinner. She has cooked dinner. 9. Rohit and Meera are discussing this. Rohit and Meera have discussed this. 10. I changed the sentences to present perfect tense. I have changed the sentence to present perfect tense. Giving and Receiving Feedback

Making ObjectionsLesson: 31INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to make objections. You will also have exercises on past perfect tense.ACTIVITY MATERIALI) Study the following sample in which a person makes an objection to something.A: Where did you go?B: I went to buy a new notebook.A: Oh! Wow. That looks nice. I like the cover.B: Yes, it's made from recycled paper. I only use notebooks used from recycled paper.A: Why is that? Aren't they more expensive?B: I don't like the idea of cutting millions of trees every where for making notebooks. Wouldn't it just be better to spend a few rupees more and buy this?A: Oh! I have never thought of that.B: Not many do. I just hope more people become aware of this.A: Yes, I will try to buy only the recycled ones now.Based on the sample given above, discuss and answer these questions1. What is the objection being made here? Which sentence makes the objection clear?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Do you think the friend of the person making objections also has the same objections?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________II) Write conversations based on any two of the following:1) The scene takes place in a hostel room. One of the roommates turns on the fan because it is hot, andthe other objects to it, saying he has a fever.2) The scene takes place in a house. The father wants the daughter to learn dancing, but the daughterturns down, saying her exams are getting closer and she can't give time to dancing.3) The scene takes place in a bank. A man tries to go to a counter, ignoring the queue, while someoneobjects to it and tells him to get on the queue.______________________________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) What word do you think will come next?1. (a) honest (b) honesty (c) kind (d) kindness Making Objections

2. (a) fashion (b) fashionable (c) trend (d) trendy (d) hopeful3. (a) wonder (b) wonderful (c) hope (d) golden (d) lovely/loving4. (a) silver (b) silvery (c) gold (d) whitish (d) truthfulness5. (a) need (b) needy (c) love (d) boyish (d) bathing6. (a) black (b) blackish (c) white (d) death7. (a) false (b) falsehood (c) true8. (a) girl (b) girly (c) boy9. (a) hope (b) hoping (c) bathe10. (a) live (b) life (c) dieII) Rewrite the following sentences in the past perfect tense.1. I counted the number of oranges.I had counted the number of oranges.2. They are leaving within an hour. They had left within an hour.3. The dog is scratching its ears.The dog had scratched its ears.4. Have you collected the papers? Had you collected the papers?5. She has a lot of work to do.She had a lot of work to do.6. You and I have gone to that place already. You and I had gone to that place already.7. When did you cut your hair?When had you cut your hair?8. He was wearing a colorful shirt. He had worn a colourful shirt.9. Didn't you hear the news?Hadn’t you heard the news?10. I changed the sentences to past perfect tense. I had changed the sentence to past perfect tense. Making Objections

Clarifying SomethingLesson: 32INTRODUCTIONIn this lesson, you will learn how to clarify something. You will also have exercises on future perfect tense.ACTIVITY MATERIALI) Based on the video, can you think of any way in which the conversation between the man and thewoman could have taken place?Discuss with your partner, and write down the conversation.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________II) How would you clarify your doubt in the following situations?1) If you were shopping for a pair of shoes, and the salesman shows you a pair in your size but they don'tfit you, how would you handle the situation? Build a conversation based on this situation.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2) You are waiting for a train but it doesn't come for more than fifteen minutes. You go to the office tofind out what happened. How would you ask the person in the office? Build conversation based on thissituation.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Fill in the blanks with the correct options.1. Whose book is this? (Who's, Whose, Whom)2. You’re an honest person and that’s why I like you. (You're –that, Your – that's, You're – that's)3. They’re asking a lot of questions about what happened to their car. (They – their, Their – they're, They're – their) Clarifying Something

4. They 're going to meet us there if you still feel like going. (their – you're, there – you're, there – you)5. Who’s coming to your function? (Whose – your, Who's – your, Whose – you're)6. “Are you feeling okay ?” she asked. (Are - ?, Is - ., Are - .)7. Four monkeys walked into a restaurant. The first three sat down and ordered tea. The fourth monkey’s choice was coffee. (monkies – monkey's, monkeys – monkey's, monkey's – monkies)8. There are a lot of grammar lessons to be learned. (There are a lot of, Their are a lot of, They are a lot of)9. Whenever I go to sleep these days, its raining outside. (this – it's, these – it's, these – its)10. She ate too many biscuits. (too, two, to) II) Rewrite the following sentences in the future perfect tense. 1. I am completing the work by Monday. I will have completed the work by Monday. 2. She's coming within an hour. She’ll have come within an hour. 3. Will you arrange her party? Will you have arranged her party? 4. Is she eating her lunch? Will she have eaten her lunch? 5. You have left. You will have left. 7. You and I have gone to that place already. You and I will have gone to the place already. 7. Will you cut your hair? Will you have cut your hair? 8. They are going to the zoo. They will have gone to the zoo. 9. Did you hear the news? Will you have heard the news? 10. I changed the sentences to future perfect tense. I will have changed the sentences to future perfect tense. Clarifying Something

Describing a Lost ItemLesson: 33In this lesson, you will learn how to describe a lost item. You will also have exercises on sentence structure.ACTIVITY MATERIALHave you ever lost something while you were in a crowded place?Rakhee was in the market when she realised that she had lost her handbag. She goes to the police and filesa report. The police ask her to give a description of the handbag. How would she do it?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________PRACTICE EXERCISEI) Choose the option which has correct grammar and put a tick mark next to it. (There can be more thanone correct option.) Answers are in bold. 1. (a) There is a lot of apples in this tree. (b) There are a lot of apples in that tree. (c) There are a lot of apples in this tree. 2. (a) They had to much to eat. (b) They had too much to eat. (c) They had too much to eaten. 3. (a) She has a loose tooth. (b) She has a lose tooth. (c) She had a loose tooth. 4. (a) It's my sister who's cooking dinner. (b) Its my sister whose cooking dinner. (c) Its my sister who's cooking dinner. 5. (a) She gave the book to Revathy and I. (b) She gave the book to Revathy and me. (c) She gave the book to Revathy and myself. 6. (a) She only danced for ten minutes. (b) She danced for ten minutes only. (c) She danced for only ten minutes. 7. (a) The number of songs she sang was amazing. (b) The number of songs she sang were amazing. (c) The numbers of song she sang were amazing. 8. (a) Taruna is one of the few girls who comes to the school. (b) Taruna is ones of the few girls who come to the school. (c) Taruna is one of the few girls who come to the school. 9. (a) The deadline was miss by them. (b) The deadline was missed by them. (c) The deadline is missed by them. Describing a Lost Item