Talking about Media (2).

Listen to the examples. Then ask and answer with a friend.

Who watched the movie last night? My sister.

What did you do last week?

I attended Fajr International Film Festival.

What did Ali receive?

He received an email.

When did they download the book?

They downloaded it yesterday.

Where did she connect to the Internet?

She connected to the Internet at school.

Listen to the conversation and pay attention to the rising intonation of sentences with surprises.

Mahdi: There is a football match on TV tonight.

Sam: That's great news! When?

Mahdi: Around 7, I think.

Sam: Really?! I get home at 6. We can watch it together.

Mahdi: It's excellent! Please buy some fruits.

Sam: Ok. That'll be all fun!

Listen to these sentences and then practice.

1. How fantastic!

2. That's great!

3. That's really nice!

4. It's brilliant!

5. Well done!

6. It's amazing!

7. What a wonderful day!

8. What a beautiful flower!

Talk to your Teacher

Could you please give it to me?

I watched TV yesterday.

You watched TV last night.

They watched TV last week.

He watched TV two days ago.

He received an e-mail.

They closed the door yesterday.

I did not / didn't download the book.

You did not / didn't download the book.

She did not / didn't download the book.

Did I search the Internet?

Did you search the Internet?

Did he search the Internet?

Who listened to the poem?

What did she do?

What did Amir update?

When did they connect to the Internet?

Where did you watch the movie?

See also

Past tense of "To Be".

I am happy.

I was happy yesterday.

He is happy.

He was happy last week.

She is happy.

She was happy last month.

They are happy.

They were happy last winter.

You are happy.

You were happy yesterday.

I am not happy.

I was not / wasn't happy.

There was a newspaper in the library.

There were many messages in my mailbox.

Find and underline "simple past tense" in the passage below.

Last weekend, something happened to our TV.

It didn't work.

At first, we were upset.

But then we talked about our day.

It was really fun!

Later, we helped our mother and cleaned the house.

In the afternoon, my grandfather showed us how to play an old game.

We enjoyed it a lot.

All day we were busy doing different things.

At night, we all were happy.

No one talked about TV!

Tell Your Classmates

Tell your classmates five things you did yesterday.

Example: I watched TV yesterday.

Listen to the conversation and and answer the questions.

A: How was your summer?

B: Brilliant! I went to a computer class. I learned many things about Information Technology.

A: Great! Did you learn how to use computers for doing your homework?

B: Yes, I also learned to use the Internet for my English class.

1. How was Behnam's summer?

It was brilliant.

2. What did he learn?

He learned how to use computers for doing his homework.

3. Did he learn to use the Internet for his English classes?

Yes, he did. He learned to use the Internet for his English classes?

Listen to the audio and answer the questions below.

This summer, there were 2 interesting movies in the cinemas: a cartoon and a comedy.

I liked to see both.

But I just watched the cartoon.

The cinemas were full of people and it was difficult to buy ticket.

Later I watched the CD of the comedy at home.

1. How many movies were there in cinemas this summer?

There were 2 movies in the cinemas.

2. What did she watch in the cinema?

She watched the cartoon.

3. Where did she watch the comedy?

She watched the CD of the comedy at home.

Read the following questions on card (A).

Then ask your classmates and write their answers on card (B).

Did you connect the Internet yesterday?

Did you call your grandmother last night?

What did your teacher do this morning?

Where did you watch your favorite movie?

Who used Information Technology in your class?

Play the role of two friends talking about the media they usually use.