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A profile for a web page
I can write about myself using and, also and too.
THINK! What do you do in and around your hometown at the weekend?
This is me Hi. My name's Quỳnh Anh and I live in District 5, Hồ Chí Minh City. This is how I like spending my time:
PLACES
I spend a lot of time at my house, but I also like meeting friends downtown. We usually go to the shopping centre or the cinema.
ON SCREEN
I'm not really bothered about TV, but I enjoy watching music videos. Really, I prefer watching funny programmes on YouTube. I'm not a big video games fan.
SPORTS AND HOBBIES
I love badminton and I play twice a week. I'm also into athletics. I play the piano, too, but I don't always enjoy practising.
MUSIC
I like listening to most music, but I'm not mad about Justin Bieber! I hate listening to him. Sorry he annoys me!
1. Read the profile and find three things which Quỳnh Anh likes.
2. Complete the Key Phrases with words from Quỳnh Anh’s profile.
| KEY PHRASES |
| Expressing likes and preferences 1. I like ___________________. 2. l enjoy ___________________. 3. I prefer ___________________. 4. I hate ___________________. 5. I'm not really bothered about ___________________. 6. I'm (not) a big ___________________ fan. 7. I'm not mad about ___________________. 8. I'm also into ___________________. |
3. Write true sentences about yourself using the key phrases in exercise 2.
Language point: Linkers
4. Find and, also and too in the profile. Are they in affirmative or negative sentences? Where is each word in the sentence?
5. Complete the sentences using and, also and too.
1. I like swimming _______ I like playing tennis.
2. l eat meat _______. I eat fish _______
3. I play the piano _______. I play the violin.
4. I love being in the countryside _______. I love being in the park.
5. I meet friends at the weekend _______. I _______ listen to music.
6. 
USE IT! Follow the steps in the Writing Guide. Ask and answer the questions for part B with your partner.
| WRITING GUIDE |
| A. TASK Write a personal profile for a web page. Explain how you like spending your time. B. THINK AND PLAN 1. What's your name and where do you live? 2. Where do you like spending your time? 3. Who do you like spending your time with? 4. How do you spend your screen time? 5. What sports and hobbies do you like? 6. What music do and don't you like? C. WRITE Copy the headings from Quỳnh Anh's profile. Then write your profile (60-80 words) in your notebook. Include some of the key phrases. D. CHECK Can you join any sentences with linkers? |
