Intermediate oral English lesson 2

I. Key points and examples of this course

Today we want to practice two phrases: Used to, u-s-e-d t-o, used to, and to, t-o, add the verb to, that is, the verb phrase like to do and want to go. first, please listen to a conversation about how Henry and his cousin Susan are talking about sports. let's read this conversation at a normal speed first. Please pay attention to the correct pronunciation and tone.

M: Susan, what do you do for exercise?
F: I go mongoming once a week.
M: I used to swim in high school, but I don't have time anymore.
F: That's too bad. Exercise is really important.
M: I know. I'm getting a little fat. I didn't use to be this heavy.
F: Well, I'm going faster Ming tonight. Do you want to go with me?
M: Okay. I really need to get in shape again.

Now let's read this conversation again at a slow speed. Please pay attention to it.

M: Susan, what do you do for exercise?
F: I go mongoming once a week.
M: I used to swim in high school, but I don't have time anymore.
F: That's too bad. Exercise is really important.
M: I know. I'm getting a little fat. I didn't use to be this heavy.
F: Well, I'm going faster Ming tonight. Do you want to go with me?
M: Okay. I really need to get in shape again.

Now, we include the syntax we want to learn today in the previous session, that is to say, sentences with used to, verb plus to, and verb are picked out and read again at a slow speed.

M: I used to swim in high school.
M: I didn't use to be this heavy.
F: Do you want to go with me?
M: I really need to get in shape again.

Ii. Used

First, we will practice used to. This phrase indicates that one thing is often done in the past and is not done now.

Next we will use used to as a sentence with the words we have learned in the previous lesson. read each sentence twice. Please pay attention to it. At the same time, please follow it when you read the second sentence.

M: Henry used to wear old gloves.
F: Henry used to wear old gloves.
M: He used to sit next to me in school.
F: He used to sit next to me in school.
M: Susan used to drink a lot of milk.
F: Susan used to drink a lot of milk.
M: She uSed tO live far from the store.
F: she used to live far from the store.
M: Henry and Kate used to go to small parties.
F: Henry and Kate used to go to small parties.
M: They used to go out to eat.
F: they used to go out to eat.

Next we will perform the word changing exercise. first, the teacher reads a sentence with used to this phrase. Then the teacher reads a phrase and the students change the phrase into the sentence. here is an example:

M: I used to swim in high school.
M: to play basketball
F: I used to play basketball in high school.

Well, now we start. Please do it together when students do exercises.

M: I used to swim in high school.
M: to play basketball
F: I used to play basketball in high school.
M: to play volleyball
F: I used to play volleyball in high school.
M: to exercise
F: I used to exercise in high school.
M: To Run
F: I used to run in high school.

Now let's take a look at how to put he used to swim in high school. into a question. when this sentence becomes a question, it must start with did, d-I-d, and did. So this sentence becomes did he use to swim in high school? Another example is to turn the sentence she used to exercise in high school into a question: Did she use to exercise in high school?

Now let's do the exercises. The teacher reads a sentence with used to this phrase and asks the students to change these sentences into questions. Now please pay attention to it.

M: He used to swim in high school.
F: Did he use to swim in high school?
M: She used to play basketball in high school.
F: Did she use to play basketball in high school?
M: You used to play volleyball in high school.
F: Did you use to play volleyball in high school?
M: They used to exercise in high school.
F: Did they use to exercise in high school?
M: Henry used to run in high school.
F: Did Henry use to run in high school?

Now let's use another method for exercises. the teacher reads a sentence. Please use the word "where", "w-h-e-r-e", and "where" to change the sentence to a question. the following is an example:

M: He used to swim in a river.
F: Where did he use to swim?

Now, let's start. After you change the sentence to a question, please listen to the correct answer.

M: He used to swim in a river.
F: Where did he use to swim?
M: She used to work in the factory.
F: Where did she use to work?
M: They used to play volleyball in their backyard.
F: Where did they use to play volleyball?
M: Susan used to run in the park.
F: Where did Susan use to run?

Now let's try another way. first, the teacher uses the word when, W-h-e-n, and when to ask a question about used to this phrase. Then the teacher puts forward a phrase indicating the time, please use time phrases to answer questions. first, let's take an example:

M: When did he use to get up?
M: At seven o 'clock
F: He used to get up at seven o 'clock.

Now we officially start. After your answers, please listen to our correct answers.

M: When did he use to get up?
M: At seven o 'clock
F: He used to get up at seven o 'clock.
M: When did she use to have a lot of time?
M: after school
F: she used to have a lot of time after school.
M: When did they use to go to soccer games?
M: on Sundays
F: they used to go to soccer games on Sundays.
M: When did Kate use to have a vacation?
M: In the summer
F: Kate used to have a vacation in the summer.

3. Verb + to + Verb

We have just practiced how to use used to. Now we are going to learn how to add "to", "t-o", "to", and "Verb Usage. first, let me hear a sentence: I like to play volleyball. this sentence has two verbs: Like and play. these two verbs are associated by the word "to". To play volleyball is the object of the verb like. another example is: she likes to listen to music. the object of this sentence is to listen to music.

Now let's practice these sentences. The exercises all mean that Henry didn't like to do something at home by week.

We read every sentence twice. Please read it again when you read the second sentence.

M: Henry likes to eat home on weekends.
F: Henry likes to eat home on weekends.
M: Henry likes to cook his own dinner on weekends.
F: Henry likes to cook his own dinner on weekends.
M: Henry likes to make fancy dishes on weekends.
F: Henry likes to make fancy dishes on weekends.
M: Henry likes to invite friends on weekends.
F: Henry likes to invite friends on weekends.

Except for the like verb, other verbs, such as love, l-o-v-e, love, want, w-a-n-t, want, plan, p-l-a-n, plan, try, t-r-y, try, need, n-e-d, need, prefer, p-r-e-f-e-r, prefer, can be used like this. now we use these verbs for word-changing exercises. first, let's take an example:

M: Susan loves to exercise.
M: wants to play tennis
F: Susan wants to play tennis.

Well, now let's start. After you answer the question, please listen to the correct answer.

M: Susan loves to exercise.
M: wants to play tennis
F: Susan wants to play tennis.
M: plans to go swimming Ming
F: Susan plans to go discovery Ming.
M: tries to run very fast
F: Susan tries to run very fast.
M: needs to study hard
F: Susan needs to study hard.
M: prefers to travel by train.
F: Susan prefers to travel by train.

Next we will use another method for exercises. first, the teacher reads a declarative sentence, asking the student to change to a question. please note that you must use does, d-o-e-s, and does when changing to a question. please pay attention to it now.

M: Susan loves to exercise.
F: Does Susan love to exercise?
M: Susan wants to play tennis.
F: Does Susan want to play tennis?
M: Susan plans to go discovery Ming.
F: Does Susan plan to go swimming Ming?
M: Susan tries to run very fast.
F: Does Susan try to run very fast?
M: Susan needs to study hard.
F: Does Susan need to study hard?
M: Susan prefers to travel by train.
F: Does Susan prefer to travel by train?

In the following group of exercises, the teacher reads some sentences. Please use the words "what", "w-h-a-t", and "what" to change the original sentence to a question, then listen to the correct answer.

M: Henry loves to cook his own dinner.
F: What does Henry love to cook?
M: Henry likes to make fancy dishes.
F: What does Henry like to make?
M: Susan wants to play tennis.
F: What does Susan want to play?
M: Susan needs to study for test.
F: What does Susan need to study?
M: Kate plans to buy a dress.
F: What does Kate plan to buy?
M: Kate prefers to have a small party.
F: What does Kate prefer to have?

4. Answer questions

Now let's test your hearing. First, please take a look.ArticleThe content is about how the Henry family traveled and about the advantages of taking a train.
Well, please pay attention to it now.

Henry used to travel by train. nowadays there are fewer trains and Henry, like most people, prefers to travel by car. henry's wife, Kate, however, still likes to travel by train. she wants to relax and she doesn't need to worry about gas, repairs, or parking when traveling by train. henry's cousin, Susan, and her parents live in New York. they take the train to their jobs everyday. they travel by train because they don't like to drive in city traffic.

I don't know how much you understand in that article? Wait for a while, and read it again at slow speed. Now please pay attention to the three questions we want to test.

the first question is:
M: How did Henry use to travel?
the second question is:
M: Does Kate still like to travel by train?
the third question is:
M: Why do Susan and her parents take the train to their jobs?
well, now we will read the article slowly. Please pay special attention to the answers to the three questions just now.

Henry used to travel by train. nowadays there are fewer trains and Henry, like most people, prefers to travel by car. henry's wife, Kate, however, still likes to travel by train. she wants to relax and she doesn't need to worry about gas, repairs, or parking when traveling by train. henry's cousin, Susan, and her parents live in New York. they take the train to their jobs everyday. they travel by train because they don't like to drive in city traffic.

Now, please answer the three questions for today's quiz. After answering these questions, please listen carefully to the correct answers.

The following is the first question.
M: How did Henry use to travel?
F: He used to travel by train.

Now, please answer the second question:
M: Does Kate still like to travel by train?
F: Yes, she still likes to travel by train.

The third question is long. Please note that:
M: Why do Susan and her parents take the train to their jobs?
F: they take the train because they don't like to drive in city traffic.