Language in Context - Mega goal 1 - أول ثانوي

7 You've Got Mail! 4 Language in Context Make a list of things you're used to doing and not used to doing and compare with a partner. I'm used to talking in public. I'm not used to getting up early. رابط الدرس الرقمي 回回 www.ien.edu.sa 5 Listening Listen to the messages or conversations. Complete the sentences. 1. a. Mr. Kramer's assistant is apologizing for b. Mr. Kramer wants to 2. a. Nawal is thinking of b. Sabah is looking forward to 6 Pronunciation A. Listen to the following vowel sounds. They are sometimes called short vowels. Then practice. /e/ send /æ/ /1/ get letters happy spam wish congratulations city interested B. Read the emails again and underline only the words that have short e, a, and i. Practice reading the sentences aloud without stressing the short e, a, and i in the words you underlined. 3. a. Omar is apologizing for not b. At the end, Omar is thinking of 4. a. Raymond is making excuses for not b. He wants to 7 About You In pairs, ask the questions and have your friend answer. Then switch roles. 1. Are people in your country used to sending email, letters, or cards on special occasions? 2. When did you last apologize for doing. something wrong? What did you do? 3. Are you the kind of person who forgives easily? Explain. 4. When you are/were absent from school, do/did your parents write notes to your teachers explaining your absence? 5. Are you used to doing favors or asking other people for favors? Explain. 6. Do you put people up when they travel? Do you ask others to put you up when you travel? وز104عليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 104 30/4/24 2:02 AM

Make a list of things you're used to doing and not used to doing and compare with a partner

Listen to the messages or conversations. Complete the sentences 1. Mr. Kramer's assistant is apologizing for......

Listen to the following vowel sounds. They are sometimes called short vowels Then practice

in pairs, ask the questions and have your friend answer. Then switch roles. 1. Are people in your country used to sending email, letters, or cards on special occasions?

8 Conversation ? Underline the words that have short e, a, and i. In pairs, read the conversation aloud without stressing the short e, a, and i in the words you underlined. Ahmed: Abdullah, thanks for inviting me to your graduation event. I was really looking forward to next Thursday night, ... Abdullah: I've been planning this event for ages! You're coming, aren't you? Ahmed: Well, Abdullah, I'm calling you up to explain. Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it. Abdullah: No way! I refuse to accept that. I insist on your coming. Ahmed: I'm sorry, I really am. You see, it's my uncle's wedding, and they're having the whole family over for dinner. They expect me to be there, and I can't let them down. Abdullah: So, sneak out as soon as the dinner's over. Ahmed: I can't just walk out like that. Abdullah: Of course you can. وزارة التعليم Your Ending What does Abdullah go on to suggest? 1 No one's going to notice. 2. Tell your uncle you're not feeling well, and you're going to lie down. 3 Be straight with your uncle, and tell him you have plans after dinner. 4 Your idea: Real Talk No way! = used to say you won't allow something let someone down = disappoint Of course = used to give someone permission or encouragement Be straight be honest and frank About the Conversation In pairs, ask and answer the questions. Then switch roles. 1. What was Ahmed looking forward to? 2. Why can't he come to the graduation? 3. What does Abdullah want Ahmed to do? Your Turn Role-play these situations with a partner. 1. You can't come to a friend's graduation ceremony. Make up a reason and apologize for not coming. 2. Call a friend and accept an invitation to a dinner, an event, or an outing. Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_01_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 105 105 30/4/24 2:02 AM

Underline the words that have short e, a and i, in pairs, read the conversation aloud without stressing the short e a and i in the words you underlined.

Answer the question What was Ahmed looking forward to?

Role-play these situations with a partner. You can't come to a friend's graduation ceremony. Make up apologize for not coming.