GIU Essential (Present 001-009)

Unit 001. am/is/are

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A

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• My name is Lisa.
• I’m 22.
• I’m American. I’m from Chicago.
• I’m a student.
• My father is a doctor and my mother is a journalist.
• I’m not married.
• My favourite colour is blue.
• My favourite sports are football and swimming.
• I’m interested in art.

B

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• I’m cold. Can you close the window, please?
• I’m 32 years old. My sister is 29.
• Steve is ill. He’s in bed.
• My brother is afraid of dogs.
• It’s ten o’clock. You’re late again.
• Ann and I are good friends.
• Your keys are on the table.
• I’m tired, but I’m not hungry.
• Tom isn’t interested in politics. He’s interested in music.
• Jane isn’t a teacher. She’s a student.
• Those people aren’t English. They’re Australian.
• It’s sunny today, but it isn’t warm.

C

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• Thank you. That’s very kind of you.
• Look! There’s Chris.
• ‘Here’s your key.’ ‘Thank you.’

Exercises

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• she’s, they’re, it’s not, that’s, I’m not, you’re not

• The weather is nice today.
• I am not rich.
• This bag is heavy.
• These bags are heavy.
• Look! There is Carol.
• My brother and I are good tennis players.
• Emily is at home. Her children are at school.

• I am a taxi driver. My sister is a nurse.

• Steve is ill. He’s in bed.
• I’m not hungry, but I am thirsty.
• MrThomas is a very old man. He’s 98.
• These chairs aren’t beautiful, they are comfortable.
• The weather is nice today. It’s warm and sunny.
• ‘You’re late.’ ‘No, I’m not. I’m early!’
• Catherine isn’t at home. She’s at work.

• ‘Here is your coat.’ ‘Oh, thank you very much.’

• My name is YongHakLee.
• I’m from Korea.
• I’m 35. (Thirty five)
• I’m a student.
• My favourite colour is blue.

• I’m interested in deep learning.

• She’s thirsty.
• They’re cold.
• He’s hot.
• He’s afraid.
• They are hungry.

• She’s angry.

• It isn’t hot today. It’s hot today.
• It isn’t windy today. It’s windy today.
• My hands aren’t cold. My hands are cold.
• Brazil isn’t a very big country. Brazil is a very big country.
• Diamonds aren’t cheap. Diamonds are cheap.

• Toronto isn’t in the US. Toronto is in the US.

• I’m tired. I’m not tired.
• I’m hungry. I’m not hungry.
• I’m a good swimmer. I’m not a good swimmer.
• I’m interested in football. I’m not interested in football.

Unit 002. am/is/are (questions)

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A

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• What’s your name? David.
• Are you married? No, I’m single.
• How old are you? 25.

• Are you a student? Yes, I am.

• Am I late? No, you’re on time.
• Is your mother at home? No, she’s out.
• Are your parents at home? No, they’re out.
• Is it cold in your room? Yes, a little.

• Your shoes are nice. Are they new?

• Is she at home? Is your mother at home?
• Are they new? Are your shoes new?

B

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• Where is your mother? Is she at home?
• Where are you from? Canada
• What colour is your car? It’s red.
• How old is Joe? He’s 24.
• How are your parents? Are they well?
• These postcards are nice. How much are they?

• This hotel isn’t very good. Why is it so expensive?

• What’s the time?
• Where’s Lucy?
• Who’s that man?
• How’s your father?

C

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• Are you tired? Yes, I am.
• Are you hungrey? No, I’m not, but I’m thirsty.
• Is your friend English? Yes, he is.
• Are these your keys? Yes they are.
• That’s my seat. No, it isn’t.

Exercise

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• Where’s the camera? In your bag.
• Is your car blue? No, it’s black.
• Is Linda from London? No, she’s American.
• Am I late? Yes, you are.
• Where’s Ann from? London.
• What colour is your bag? Black.
• Are you hungry? No, I’m not.
• How is George? Very well.

• Who’s that woman? My sister.

• Is your mother at home?
• Are your parents well?
• Is your job interesting?
• Are the shops open today?
• Where are you from?
• Are you interested in sport?
• Is the post office near here?
• Are you children at school?

• Why are you late?

• How are your parents? They’re very well.
• Where is the bus stop? At the end of the street.
• How old are your children? Five, six and ten.
• How much are these oranges? 1.50 a kilo.
• What’s your favourite sport? Skiing.
• Who is the man in this photograph? That’s my father.

• What colour are your new shoes? Black.

• What’s your name? Paul.
• Are you American? No, I’m Australian.
• How old are you? I’m 30.
• Are you a teacher? No, I’m a lawyer.
• Are you married? Yes, I am.
• Is your wife a lawyer? No, she’s a designer.
• Where is she from? She’s Italian.
• What’s her name? Anna.

• How old is she? She’s 27.

• Are you married? No, I’m not.
• Are you thirsty? Yes, I am.
• Is it cold today? Yes, it is.
• Are your hands cold? No, they aren’t.
• Is it dark now? No, it’s not.
• Are you a teacher? No, I’m not.