Introduction
T asks Ss to look at the table and explain how the present simple passive is used [we use the present simple passive to emphasise the action done at present] and how it is formed. Let Ss read the example below the table.
Then, Ss read the sentence in the Look out! box to have a better understanding of the passive voice [In the passive voice the person or thing doing the action may be placed at the end]. For example: The Temple of Literature is visited by thousands of people.
The past simple passive
T asks Ss to look at the table and to explain how the past simple passive is used [we use the past simple passive to emphasise the action done in the past] and how it is formed. Then let Ss read the examples below the box.
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6 When Ss have finished 5, T lets Ss write the words with the sounds /tʃ/ and /dʒ/ in the correct columns. T may call some Ss to write their answers on the board. Correct their mistakes.
Key:
/tʃ/: chicken, chop, cherry, children, chip, cheap, cheaper, which, lunch
/dʒ/: orange, jam, juice, Jill, John
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Introduction
T asks Ss to look at the table and explain how the present simple passive is used [we use the present simple passive to emphasise the action done at present] and how it is formed. Let Ss read the example below the table.
Then, Ss read the sentence in the Look out! box to have a better understanding of the passive voice [In the passive voice the person or thing doing the action may be placed at the end]. For example: The Temple of Literature is visited by thousands of people.
The past simple passive
T asks Ss to look at the table and to explain how the past simple passive is used [we use the past simple passive to emphasise the action done in the past] and how it is formed. Then let Ss read the examples below the box.
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1 T asks Ss to complete the exercise individually. First Ss read the passage and guess the appropriate word that can be put in each gap. Then they have to change the verbs given in the box into the past participle. Finally, Ss write the past participle of the verbs in the correct gaps. T corrects the answers with the class.
Key:
1. located 2. surrounded 3. displayed 4. taken 5. considered
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2 Have Ss study the example to know how to write the sentences, paying special attention to the use of the past participle of the verbs in brackets. T may ask one student to write his/ her sentence on the board. Then, T has Ss do the exercise individually.
When Ss have finished the exercise, T asks Ss to check their answers in pairs or groups. Ask one student to read his/ her answer aloud in front of the class. The class listens and gives comments.
Key:
1. Many precious relics are displayed in the Temple of Literature.
2. Many old trees and beautiful flowers are taken care of by the gardeners.
3. Lots of souvenirs are sold inside the Temple of Literature.
4. Khue Van Pavilion is regarded as the symbol of Ha Noi.
5. The Temple of Literature is considered one of the most important cultural and historic places in Viet Nam.
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3 When Ss have finished 2, T asks Ss to make sentences with the present simple passive, using the cues given. T asks Ss to compare the answers in pairs or groups.
Suggested answers:
Trees and flowers in the Temple of Literature are watered every day.
The courtyards in the Temple of Literature are tidied up/cleaned up every day. Food and drink are not sold in the Temple of Literature.
Tickets are sold outside the Temple of Literature.
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Grammar
4 Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
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5 T asks Ss to read and put the passage in the correct order. Then have Ss circle or underline the phrases/ sentences in the past simple passive.
Key: D-C-A-B
was built, was used, were selected, were carefully prepared
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6 T asks Ss to make as many sentences as possible about the topics given, using the present or past simple passive voice. For example:
The One Pillar Pagoda is located in the centre of Ha Noi.
The One Pillar Pagoda was built in 1049.
T asks Ss to write their sentences on the board, the rest of the class observes and gives comments or corrects the mistakes.
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1 a Imagine some overseas friends are planning a trip to Ha Noi. Advise them what they should and shouldn’t do. Write Do or Don’t in each box.
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b. Let Ss have time to think about their advice. Then, ask Ss to work in pairs, to give advice to their partner. Remind Ss of the structures: You’d better … because …/ It’s a good idea to … because … You’d better … so [that] …/ It’s a good idea to … so [that] ….
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2. Game cards
a Preparation: Ss have five pieces of paper on which the following phrases are written: speak English, grow flowers and trees, visit the Temple of Literature, sell tickets, buy sourvenirs...
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b Introduction
Ss play the game in two groups of five. First they place five pieces of paper face down. Then each student in the first group chooses one card at random. He/ She shows the card and makes a sentence with the phrase written on it, using the present simple active voice. One student from the second group changes the sentence of the first group into the present simple passive.
The group that makes a correct sentence will get two points and the one that makes an incorrect sentence will have two points subtracted.
For more advanced classes, T may add more pieces of paper with different phrases to the game or have Ss make their own.
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Example:
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Example:
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3 Discuss the table in groups. Complete the table about the history of the Temple of Literature - the Imperial Academy.
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4 Write about the history of the Temple of Literature – the Imperial Academy. You can use the information in 3 to help you.
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Vocabulary
1 Write the past participle of the following verbs.
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Vocabulary
2 Complete the sentences with the past participles from 1.
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Example:
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Example:
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5 Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about the Temple of Literature – the Imperial Academy. Use the suggestions below to help you.