Teacher Guide
Explain that this exercise involves filling the gaps in a simple exchange between friends. Do the example number 0 together and then have them try the rest on their own. The words in the box below can be used to help them consider what type of word needs to go in each gap, although some students will prefer to gain a natural feel for it (most easily taught through examples) rather than analysing the parts of speech - base your approach on your students' preferred learning style.
05mins - Introduction: What type of work do you think you'd like to have in the future? Why are you interested in doing this job? What are the pros and cons of this type of work?
05mins - Review the online homework. What topics were discussed? Was the homework easy, medium or difficult? Answer any questions the students may have.10mins - Review: definitely - probably - perhaps - likely - will - might - chance - won’t. Have each student make predictions about the next year using these terms.
10mins - Pre-teach: Passive speaking - Correct tense of 'to be' + past participle. We use the passive when:
- We don't know who did something. Ex: My phone was stolen.
- The action is more important than who did it. Ex: The school was built in 1889.
- It is obvious who or what did something. Ex: Justin Beiber is known for his music.
10mins - Worksheet: 20 passive speaking
15mins - Test: 20 reading practice - part 5
05mins - Warm down: what will you do this weekend?
00mins - Homework: complete the next section of the online homework.
1) Only use one word in the gap.
2) Consider whether a pronoun, determiner, auxiliary verb, question word or preposition can fit into the space.
3) Do not use the first word that comes to mind. Remember to consider multiple options before choosing an answer.
4) Once all the gaps are completed, re-read the text to see if it makes sense.
- much
- at
- me
- a
- am
- for