English Language Unit 2 Lesson 6

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English Language

Grade 10 Advanced 

Ms. Hanaa

Monday, 4th of October, 2021

A monkey, a squirrel, and a bird are racing to the top of a coconut tree. Who will get the banana first, the monkey, the squirrel, or the bird?

None of them! 

Lesson Objectives

1. To review unit 2 lesson 5 vocabulary. 

2. To use reporting verbs in summarising a newspaper article. 

International Trade
Which of the following is UAE's main export to other countries?

Oil and Mineral Fuels

Iron and Steel

Gold

Write the words you can remember from lesson 5.

In 2013, China produced nearly 50% of steel, whilst its ________ Russia and Ukraine never reached numbers close to China.

1. crisis
2. demand
3. exports
4. competitors

In 2014, China hit a record with ______ of over 100 million tons of steel to Europe.

1. demand
2. exports
3. steel
4. surplus

International demand has increased, however _____ demand in mainland China has dropped 8.9% on previous years.

1. exports
2. decreased
3. domestic
4. crisis

The 8.9% decrease in ________ has never been seen before in China's history.

1. demand
2. exports
3. imports
4. crisis

Steel prices hit an all-time low in 2015, which has created a large ______ of steel in the country.

1. exports
2. imports
3. tonnes
4. surplus

Read the article and summarize using reporting verbs.

Language Focus

Read the following lines from a newspaper article. What do the underlined words mean? Why are they used here? 

Language Focus

Language Focus

When we tell someone what another person said, we often use the verbs say, tell or ask. These are called 'reporting verbs'.

Language Focus

Language Focus

When we tell someone what another person said, we often use the verbs say, tell or ask. These are called 'reporting verbs'.

direct speech: 'Wait here,' he said.

indirect speech: He told us to wait there.

direct speech: 'It wasn't me who finished the coffee,' he said.

indirect speech: He denied finishing the coffee.

Can you think of any other reporting verbs apart from the examples?

He agreed to do the PCR test OR  He agreed that PCR test was needed .

She told me to do my homework. 

My teacher announced that we would have an listening exam tomorrow. 

Maya Angelou said that you should try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud!
What is a positive quote that you like? Share by using a reporting verb (said, told, advised, recommended).

Circle the most suitable reporting verb to complete each sentence. 

U2 Lesson 6 WB page 19

1. She was shocked when we announced / told that the company would be closing. 

2. I can't remember exactly what he said but I'm sure he mentioned / told something about the new sales rules. 

3. Everybody was confused by the end of the presentation, so the professor pointed out / mentioned that the programme would start in December. 

4. Shaima asked him several times because she wasn’t sure. So in the end, he said / explained that her contract would start in August.

Circle the most suitable reporting verb to complete each sentence. 

U2 Lesson 6 WB page 19

1. She was shocked when we announced / told that the company would be closing. 

2. I can't remember exactly what he said but I'm sure he mentioned / told something about the new sales rules. 

3. Everybody was confused by the end of the presentation, so the professor pointed out / mentioned that the programme would start in December. 

4. Shaima asked him several times because she wasn’t sure. So in the end, he said / explained that her contract would start in August.

Circle the most suitable reporting verb to complete each sentence. 

U2 Lesson 6 WB page 19

1. She was shocked when we announced that the company would be closing. 

2. I can't remember exactly what he said but I'm sure he mentioned something about the new sales rules. 

3. Everybody was confused by the end of the presentation, so the professor pointed out  that the programme would start in December. 

4. Shaima asked him several times because she wasn’t sure. So in the end, he explained that her contract would start in August.

Alef Practice

Research Work

Find some information on the different industries in the UAE. Look at: real estate, retail, logistics