Shaun the Sheep
Shaun the sheep (Aardman productions) lives in Australia.
He is a very funny character and has many friends.
Read Shaun's webpage atwww.abc.netand read 'meet the flock'.
Look around for five minutes and write a scene with the characters as described in 'meet the flock'.
Perform it (in English of course) in front of your classmates.
Toolbox
Introduction
This toolbox is a real treasure chest!
In the toolbox you will find:
• Grammar
• Vocabulary (words and sentences)
• Pronunciation
• Fun
• Reference
First you are going to study a couple of grammar items.
Make sure you understand all the items.
After that you are going to practise some vocabulary, words and sentences.
They are all very important parts of a language!
Good luck!
Grammar (1)
Grammar
If you want to be able to do all the assignments correctly you will need to know more about some grammar items.
You are going to learn about:
• Personal pronouns
• To be
• Present simple
For each item you have to take a good look at the
StudioEngels grammar blocks and then you are going to do some exercises.
Good luck!
Grammar (2)
Personal Pronouns
Study the section on personal pronouns.Grammar: Personal Pronouns
Look at the movie.
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/bestanden/361057/Schoolhouse_Pronou ns.mp4
Do the following exercises.
Exercise
Personal Pronouns
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/p/questionnaire/standalone/1412051
1
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
(Jullie) ... are not in my class.
They
We
You
2
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
(Zij) ... are all in the same class.
They
Her
You
3
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
Are (jij) ... in class 1A?
he
you
they
4
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
(Wij) ... are new at school.
We
Us
They
5
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
(Ik) ... am new at school.
I
Me
You
6
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
There is Tom. (Hij) ... is new at school.
Him
He
You
7
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
Is ... (zij) in class 1B?
you
her
she
8
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
(Zij) ... are pupils at this school.
Them
She
They
9
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
Can you hear ... (haar).
her
his
them
10
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
This message is for ... (hem).
you
his
him
11
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
It is an invitation for ...(mij).
mine
me
us
12
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
I can hear ...(jullie).
them
you
her
13
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
She can not find ...(het).
it
you
them
14
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
Please, listen to ...(ons).
us
him
them
15
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
You must send ...(hen) a postcard.
their
him
them
16
Welk persoonlijk voornaamwoord moet op de open plaats?
I can help ...(jou).
them
him
Vul het juiste persoonlijk voornaamwoord in.
• (Ik) work three days a week.
• (Zij) lives in Essex.
• (Jij) leave at 9.30 pm.
• (Wij) are waiting for you.
• (Hij) works three days a week.
• (Jullie) live in Essex.
• (Zij) leave at 9.30 pm.
2
Vul het juiste persoonlijk voornaamwoord in.
• (Het) will be great if she comes.
• John is late, because (hij) overslept.
• The children are so happy, (zij) are singing.
• Are (jij) leaving today?.
• I'm sure (wij) have met before.
• I can hear (u).
3
Vul het juiste persoonlijk voornaamwoord in.
• It's a invitation for (haar).
• You must send (hem) a postcard.
• Can you hear (ons).
• She can't find (het).
• This message is for (hen).
• We can help (jullie).
• Can you forgive (ons).
• We gave (jullie) lots of cakes.
• Give it to (hen).
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• is dreaming. (George).
2
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• is green. (The blackboard).
3
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• are on the wall. (The posters).
4
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• is running. (The dog).
5
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• are watching TV. (My mother and I).
6
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• are in the garden. (The flowers).
7
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• is riding his bike. (Tom).
8
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• is from Bristol. (Victoria).
9
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• has got a brother. (Diana).
10
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• Have got a computer, Mandy?
11
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• The teacher always gives homework. (The students).
12
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• I am reading the book to . (My little sister).
13
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• The boys are riding . (Their bikes).
14
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• My father is writing a letter to . (John).
15
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• I don't know . (The answer).
16
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• Sally is going to . (Anne).
17
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• Open please. (The window).
18
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• Can you tell the way to the airport please? (The people).
19
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• The books are for . (Peter).
20
Fill in the right personal pronoun.
• Can you help , please? (Me and my sister).
Exercise
Personal Pronouns
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/p/questionnaire/standalone/1412054
1
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
My mother always gives ... a cookie after dinner.(My brother)
he
him
2
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
... is reading a book.(My dad)
he
him
3
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
Your niece always reads to ... .(Her brother and sister)
them
they
4
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
The dog lost ... .(The tennis ball)
it
him
5
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
... are cycling to school.(James, Ester and Renee)
they
them
6
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
... are reading a book in class.(My classmates and I)
we
us
7
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
I am writing a letter to ... .(Jack)
him
he
8
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
... is drawing a cow.(Mandy)
her
she
9
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
These sweets are for ... .(You and me)
them
us
10
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
The video is for ... .(The children)
them
they
11
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
... is from Germany.(My aunt)
she
her
12
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
The toy truck is for ... .(Her little brother)
he
him
13
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
... is not far from London.(Manchester)
he
it
14
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
... often come and see us.(Theo and Leah)
them
they
15
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
Would ... like this, Joy?
she
you
16
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
... like Disney films.(My children)
they
them
17
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
My name is Robert Fleck. ... am a firefighter.
you
I
18
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
His friends are so strong. ... are athletes.
we
they
19
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
Lucie isn't from Russia. ... is from Brazil.
she
he
20
Choose the right personal pronoun for the sentences below.
My doctor is from Germany. ... is a very good doctor.
he
it
Grammar (3)
To be
'To be' is an irregular verb.
This means that it does not follow the rules regular verbs follow.
To be able to use the verb correctly, you simply have to learn the verb by heart.
Study the section about the verb 'to be'.Grammar: The verb to be - tt
Do the following exercises:
Exercise
To be
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/p/questionnaire/standalone/1412057
1
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
She ... nice.
am
are
is
2
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
I ... 12 years old.
am
are
is
3
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
Kevin ... 13 years old.
are
is
am
4
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
Kevin and Jim ... brothers.
are
is
am
5
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
They ... my friends.
are
is
am
6
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
Robin and his friend ... at school.
is
are
am
7
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
I ... a good swimmer.
aren't
isn't
am not
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
Sam and Sarah ... cousins.
amn't
isn't
aren't
9
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
Jim ... a good singer.
isn't
aren't
amn't
10
Kies de juiste vorm van het werkwoord 'to be'.
They ... good dancers.
amn't
isn't
aren't
Exercise
To be
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/p/questionnaire/standalone/1412058
1
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
I ... a girl.
is
are
am
2
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
are
am
is
3
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
... Trixi and Susi my cats?
Is
Are
Am
4
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
The hamster ... in the cage
are
is
am
5
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
I ... a painter
am not
aren't
isn't
6
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
My green pencil ... on the floor
is
am
are
7
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
... Emma and Betty good friends?
Is
Am
Are
8
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
... you from Scotland?
Are
Is
Am
9
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
His sister ... seven years old.
am
is
are
10
Wat is de juiste vorm van het werkwoordto bein de volgende zin?
We ... good dancers.
is not
am not
are not
Exercise
To be
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/p/questionnaire/standalone/1412059
1
Fill in the correct form of the verbto be.
Pick from: Am - Are - Is (Do not use the contracted forms!)
• Peter Baker from Manchester.
• Jack and Peter from London?
• London and Manchester cities in the UK.
• Sandra at school today.
2
Fill in the correct form of the verbto be.
Pick from: Am - Are - Is (Do not use the contracted forms!)
• Jack and Peter her friends.
• They in the same class.
• Their teacher sick today.
• Tomorrow it is Saturday so then they free.
3
Fill in the correct form of the verbto be.
Pick from: Am - Are - Is (Do not use the contracted forms!)
• Lucy and Amy British?
• they best friends?
• their teacher sick today?
• the car mine?
Grammar (4)
Simple present
Study the section about the simple present. When and how can you use it?
Grammar: Simple present Do the following exercises:
Exercise
Simple present
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/p/questionnaire/standalone/1412062
1
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
I ... (to like) big cities
likes
like
2
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
We ... footbal every Saturday.
plays
play
3
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
The Earth ... (to turn) around the Sun.
turns
turn
4
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
Peggy ... (to live) in London.
lives
live
5
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
It ... (to cost) a lot to stay at luxury hotels.
costs
cost
6
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
We ... (to have) a shower every day.
has
have
7
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
It ... (to rain) a lot in winter.
rain
rains
8
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
starts
start
9
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
You never ... (to eat) breakfast.
eat
eats
10
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
Margaret ... (to speak) four languages.
speak
speaks
11
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
Tina is a teacher. She ... (to teach) French to young children.
teaches
teach
12
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
I always ... in this chair.
sits
sit
13
Welke vorm van het werkwoord moet worden ingevuld?
My parents always ... to France.
goes
go
Exercise
Simple present
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/p/questionnaire/standalone/1412063
1
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord in.
• That man (to work) in a shoe factory.
• It never (to rain) here in summer.
• We sometimes (to walk) along the beach.
• This (to be) a very easy exercise.
• Mary (to like) the smell of roses.
• I (to come) home early every day.
2
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord in.
• The man often (to hurry) to his work.
• You (to look) like Cindy Crawford!
• I dance every weekend. Penny every weekend.
• I wash clothes on Sunday. Susan clothes on Saturday.
• I write letters every day. Dave emails every day.
3
Vul de juiste vorm van het werkwoord in.
• I box well. Mike very well.
• I go to school by bus. Jill to school by bus.
• I always kiss mum goodbye. She always mum goodbye.
• I mix the eggs with the butter. Jane the eggs with the butter.
• I teach French. Mr. Johnsson English.
Exercise
Simple present
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/p/questionnaire/standalone/1412064
1
• It every day in the Netherlands. (to rain).
• We games every afternoon. (to play).
• I in my sleep. (to talk).
• He home after soccer practice. (to walk).
• Derek many cartoon characters. (to draw).
• After running they always a lot of water. (to drink)
• We never any snacks after eight o'clock. (to eat)
• You Idols every Saturday. (to watch)
2
• Tim many cartoon characters. (to draw).
• He at six o'clock each workday. (to get up)
• He to work and begins his job at eight o'clock. (to drive)
• He to people on the telephone to help them. (to speak)
• He doesn't give information until they a few questions. (to answer).
• Tim callers their birth date. (to ask)
• Sometimes a person incorrect information. (to give)
• Tim watching TV after dinner. (to like)
Grammar (5)
Grammartest
You finish the section 'grammar' with a grammar test.
If you get a certificate, you are ready for the next step.
Good luck!
Test
Personal Toolbox: Grammartest
https://maken.wikiwijs.nl/p/questionnaire/standalone/1412067
1
In welke zin is de verkeerde werkwoordvorm vanto begebruikt?
My mother and father are teachers.
Hey, boys! You are not paying attention!
Kitty are an intelligent girl.
I am in the library.
2
In welke zin is de verkeerde werkwoordvorm vanto begebruikt?
He's a nice boy.
I'am in the science lab
You're my best friend.
It's a quarter past eleven.
3
In welke zin is de verkeerde werkwoordvorm vanto begebruikt?
I live in Amsterdam.
My mother lives in Amsterdam.
My two brothers lives in Amsterdam.
We all live in Amsterdam.
4
In welke zin is desimple presentverkeerd gebruikt?
I watch television.
She watch television.
We watch television.
They watch television.
5
Welke zin is niet goed?
I don't believe you.
He doesn't believes you.
She doesn't believe you.
They don't believe you.
6
Wat kan er op de puntjes?
Kathy ... in the supermarket. She ... in a bar.
doesn't work - works
doesn't works - works
doesn't work - work
doesn't works - work
7
Wat kan er op de puntjes?
... she ... in Amsterdam?
Do - live
Do - lives
Does - lives
Does - live
8
Welke zin betekent hetzelfde?
John helps his sister to do the dishes.
Him helps she to do the dishes.
Him helps her to do the dishes.
He helps she to do the dishes.
He helps her to do the dishes.
9
Welke zin betekent hetzelfde?
The boys are watching the football game.
He is watching it.
He is watching her.
They are watching it.
They are watching her.
10
Welke zin betekent hetzelfde?
Sue helps her friends every day.
She helps them every day.
She helps their every day.
She helps thems every day.
She helps themselves every day.
Words (1)
English becomes easier once you know more words and sentences. For each theme there are words and sentences related to it onwww.wrts.nl.
The first time you use WRTS, you need to register.
• Go towww.wrts.nl.
• Click on 'Meld je nu meteen aan!'
• Insert your email address.
• Insert a password.
• Insert your password again ('Bevestiging').
• Click on 'aanmelden'.
Don't forget your password!
Words (2)
Start using WRTS:
• Go tohttp://wrts.nl/studiovoengelsand log in.
• Decide which list you want to practise.
There are five lists for the theme:
◦ Personal A
◦ Personal B
◦ Personal C
◦ Personal chuncks A
◦ Personal chuncks B
• Click on 'overnemen' behind the list you want to use.
You will see the list. Scroll down and click on 'opslaan'.
• Click on 'overhoren'. Indicate how you want to practise the words and click on 'begin overhoring'. It is a good idea to practise the words in different ways.
Good luck!
Pronunciation
On languageguide.org you will find the pronunciation (uitspraak) of important words in this theme!
You are going to learn how to say the alphabet so you can introduce yourself in another language when necessary.
You are also going to learn about school vocabulary so you can ask your teacher the right questions in English.
Go to:
• Alphabet
• School