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Unit 10 Grammar

I wish I _____ to do homework. I wish I _____ a lot of money. I wish I _____ see through walls. I wish I _____ tall. a. were     b. had     c. didn't have     d. could If I _____ so much homework I _____ video games. If I _____ the ability to fly, I ______ to school. If I _____ to play any instrument, I _____ to play the cello. a. had/ 'd want     b. had/ 'd fly     c. had/ 'd play If you _____ other people's minds _____ you _____ to? If you _____ to do chores, _____ you _____ them anyway? a. could/would/want     b. didn't have/would/do

108-109

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Review of 106-107 Vocabulary The thing that you put your money, cards and IDs in. The things you have to deal with that you can't avoid. You don't agree, allow. You say, "No." Taking something that is not yours.  A person who takes things from your purse or wallet on the street. Not the same as a thief. A thief might sneak into your house at night. The _____ who _____ my _______ _______ _______ me. The pickpocket who stole my wallet refused to face me. The pickpocket who stole my car is facing jail time.  Clip Art for 108-109 via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY Sentences for 108-109 First, I would like to ______. These are not sentences. This is a story. I write these sentence for every class. I was getting quite bored and needed some _____, so I'm switching things up. Is that such a _____?! Instead of _____ing your brain with random sentences, I thought a story might be better ...

106-107

Unit 10 Review _____ if there was a teacher better than Mr. Becker. No, that's not possible. I _____ that you will find the word for this sentence quickly. See? Johnny was upset because he got _____ed last for basketball.  I have a _____ brain.  Gifs for 106-107 via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY If someone bumps into in the street, you should check for your wallet--they might have been a _____. Sometimes it is hard to get up and _____ the day.  Students entering 9th Grade are _____ing a year of hard work and studying. If I could _____ anything, I would try to take the Statue of Liberty. That would be impressive.  He _____d to speak English in class, so I sent him to the office. I dropped my _____ on the street and when I got it back, it still had all the money inside!

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You should _____ speaking Chinese in English class. It's the best _____ since sliced bread. I went to a _____ on Saturday and learned how to make my own cell phone app. If a bridge falls down after a small earthquake you should probably blame the _____. In my class you have only one _____: speak English. A: Wow, she is an amazing piano player B: And, did you know she is _____? Incredible! via GIPHY via GIPHY If something is very small, we call it _____. If something weighs a lot, we say it is _____. Flashcards

XinYi Introduction Examples

Some people spend thousands of dollars on shoes, while other’s can’t find a pair that fits. Travelling is fun, but it can also contribute to a better world. Dogs help the blind, but did you know monkeys can help too? Have you ever seen a red squirrel? They’re an endangered species and one group is trying to protect them. Ever see children on the corner chanting and selling snacks? That is the charitable group Children Are Us. One of the first google results for “Charity” is The Salvation Army. And that is no surprise, they are one of the biggest charities in the world. Dancing is good exercise and a lot of fun. But did you know it can also help people? The NBA is fun to watch and the players make lots of money. But did you know, they also help people in a variety of ways?

Breaking News English Unit 4

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White rice is a _____ of the Taiwanese diet.  I'm on a no-carb _____.  If you don't go to college, your job _____s are not good.  I want to _____ children, but it costs too much money. Recent _____ suggest that drinking a glass of wine a day is healthy. Money is an important _____ in deciding whether or not to have children. I used to think stinky tofu was _____, but now I like it.  There are _____s to meat if you need to eat protein. Humans are the most destructive ____ on earth. Plastic is not _____, but many sea creatures eat it anyway. via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY Insect Recipes Why Eat Insects?Insects may be the key to our future. Looking at population growth alone, the global population will reach 9 billion people in 2050 and will require that we produce twice as much food than we do today. Now factor in the rise of the middle class , with its subsequent demand for protein, and harsher environmental conditions we will have to battle w...

102-104

Review (pg.100-101) You shouldn't ride this roller coaster if you have a heart _____. Albert Einstein is often called a _____. Be careful about _____ing your money in public--someone might steal it! I will _____ the nicest student in class to be the class leader. The Taipei Museum of Modern Art has a beautiful _____ right now. We should go see it.  The teacher _____ed the students their greatest wish--no homework for a month.  Gifs for 102-104 via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY Sentences for p.102-104 He spends most of his time in the _____ building things. _____s make our lives easier. I am a _____ guitar player. I learned from the internet mostly. I try to _____ making small-talk in the morning because I am too tired. If you want to be an _____, you need to be good at math and science. Don't stop working until you have finished your _____.  Flashcards

100-101

Van Gogh Museum Review for p.98-99 If you don't do your _____, then you cannot play on your phone. I can't _____ life without my cellphone. How would I find things and chat with my friends? I _____ed a soccer team when I was four years old and played until I was seventeen.  If you could _____ then you wouldn't need to learn English. ______ only happens in science fiction movies. If we don't find a _____ for global warming we will be living underwater in a few years. Weather forecasters try to _____ the weather for the whole week. If you were _____, you could go wherever you want and no one would try to stop you. _____ people can't leave their houses without someone trying to take a picture of them.  Gifs for p.100-101 via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY Example Sentences for pg.100-101 I have a special _____, so I can't eat any cheese.  You can ____ your friends and you can _____ your nose, but you can't _____ your friend...

98-99

Review (pg.96-97) The _____ for Cancer has not been discovered yet. If you want to win a triathlon you have to be a great _____.  Jay Chou is very _____. He can sing, dance, rap and act! I looked at my _____s and thought, "There is no chance I can win." A genie will not let you _____ for more _____es, it is against the rules. I don't like going to _____s, they are too crowded. A Taiwanese woman _____ in weightlifting.  Gifs for 98-99 via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY Sentence for 98-99 If I could _____, I would go back and see the dinosaurs. I can't _____, so you're going to have to tell me what you are thinking. Do you want to _____ the basketball team? You better start practicing! Can you _____ what Taipei would be like without scooters? Nice and quiet.  Do your parents make you do any _____? I always have to take out the garbage. The _____ to poor grades is extr...

96-97

Review (p.95) Big Ben is the most _____ clock tower in the world. He loves talking about famous people and he reads a lot of news about _____. My dog walked on the _____ when it was wet. You can still see his paw prints.  In Taipei scooters often park on the _____.  Mickey is one of the few _____s that has a star on the Walk of Fame.  Gifs for pg.96-97 via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY via GIPHY Example Sentences 96-97 When I grow up I want to become a doctor and find the _____ for cancer. I ______ that today was Friday. I wanted to become a professional _____, but I wasn't good enough.  Mr. Becker is very _____. He can sing, dance and teach English. I waited in line all day to buy tickets for the BTS ______. LeBron James is a great _____. He never gives up.  I want to _____ for most cookies eaten in a day. World Records Gif Flashcards