04：基礎英語2（Basic English2）

22 : Boring – Exciting

Ⅰ. Let's TALK about the picture

Describe the picture for 1-2 minutes.

Ⅱ. Let’s LEARN vocabulary

Make a sample sentence for each word below.

Boring
Exciting
Christmas
Date
Movies
Band


Example:

It is boring to go and watch movies all the time.
It is always exciting to see and watch my favourite band in live concert.

Ⅲ. Let’s READ the dialogue

Observe correct pronunciation as you take turns in reading the dialogue with your teacher.

Part I:

Mike: Hey! Christmas is coming! What do you plan to do?

Steph: Well, just as before. Be with the family, eat dinner together.

Mike: Hmmm.. sometimes doing same thing all over again is boring.

Steph: Yeah, right. I’m actually planning to do something new this Christmas.

Mike: That sounds great. So, what do you plan to do?

Steph: Maybe some family activities that we haven’t done before like camping or do some charity work.

Mike: Oh, sounds exciting. Can I join you and your family?

Steph: Don’t you need to be with your family, too?

Mike: I’m alone this time. Can’t go home this Christmas.


Part II:

Mike: Guess what, Steph.

Steph: What? You look so excited.

Mike: Yup. I had a fantastic date with Sarah last night.

Steph: Wow! So, did she already say “yes” to you?

Mike: You got it right.

Steph: That’s exciting! Sarah is pretty awesome! You must be the lucky guy!

Mike: That`s correct!

Ⅳ. Let’s REVIEW the words

Give a synonym you know for the words below.

Boring – monotonous, tedious, slow

Exciting – excitement, stirring, stimulating

Ⅴ. Let’s PRACTICE role play

Create your own sentence on the blank below.

Part I:

Mike: Hey! Christmas is coming! What do you plan to do?

Steph:

Mike: Hmmm.. sometimes doing same thing all over again is boring.

Steph:

Mike: That sounds great. So, what do you plan to do?

Steph:

Mike: Oh, sounds exciting. Can I join you and your family?

Steph:

Mike: I’m alone this time. Can’t go home this Christmas.


Part II:

Mike:

Steph: What? You look so excited.

Mike:

Steph: Wow! So, did she already say “yes” to you?

Mike:

Steph: That’s exciting! Sarah is pretty awesome! You must be the lucky guy!

Mike:

Ⅵ. Let’s STUDY more

Boring / Exciting : Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

1) Family activity when done almost every time without variation can be ______ especially for kids.

2) Soccer game is always _______________ especially for soccer avid fans.