C GOAL: Describe Characteristics and Qualities | Tiếng Anh 10 (Explore English) | Unit 7: Communication - Lớp 10 - Cánh Diều

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C GOAL Describe Characteristics and Qualities

Language Expansion: The Senses

A Look at the photos from different countries. Match the comments to the photos.

1. ______________________       2. ______________________           3. ______________________           4. ______________________       5. ______________________

a. "That smells terrible!"                             d. "It tastes delicious!"

b. "He looks very old."                                e. "This feels soft."

c. "They sound fantastic!"

Grammar: Sensory Verbs (See Grammar Reference pp. 154-155)

B Complete the table with these words.

C Underline the five sensory verbs in A. Then answer these questions.

1. What verb form do you normally use with sensory verbs? ________________________________

2. What type of word usually follows a sensory verb? _______________________________________

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D Use the correct form of the sensory verbs in B to complete these sentences.

1. When I see people rock climbing, I think it ______________ very dangerous!

2. Turn that music off! It ______________ terrible!

3. I like your flower. It ______________ nice.

4. These French fries ______________ too salty.

5. I prefer these shoes. They ______________ more comfortable.

E In groups, say which sensory verb(s) can be used with each adjective. There may be more than one answer. Then say a new sentence with each adjective and a sensory verb.

Conversation (Optional)

F 🎧38 Listen to the conversation. Which headphones does Susan prefer? Why?

Bill: What do you think of these headphones?

Susan: The black ones? They look OK.

Bill: Do they fit your head? Try them on.

Susan: I think they feel too big.

Bill: Yes, I agree. They look huge! What about those blue ones?

Susan: They look very expensive. But they feel more comfortable.

Bill: How do they sound? Listen to some music with them.

Susan: Wow! They sound amazing!

SPEAKING STRATEGY

Give Your Opinion

I think it looks/feels/ sounds/tastes / smells... What do you think about...?

I don't think...

I agree. / I disagree.

G Practice the conversation in pairs. Switch roles and practice it again.

H Change the underlined words and make a new conversation.

✔️GOAL CHECK

Describe Characteristics and Qualities

In pairs, take turns talking about the characteristics of four of the following. Then give your opinion about your partner's choices.

• Your favorite piece of technology

• Your favorite dish

• Your favorite type of music

• Your favorite animal / pet/flower

• Your favorite place for a vacation

• Your favorite celebrity

My favorite dish is tacos. I think they taste amazing!