The document outlines the schedule and activities for an English language class on the topic of adjectives and friends. It includes items like lead-in photos and discussions, vocabulary exercises, reading texts and comprehension activities, grammar explanations and exercises on adjective order, speaking practices, and quizzes. The schedule covers a range of common language teaching elements over the span of a 90 minute class.

1. English file Upper-
Intermediate
Unit 2B – Adjectives

2. • Lead in – photos showing friends and age gaps (5 mins)
• Discussion questions – friends and age gaps (10 mins)
• Vocabulary related to friends (5 mins)
• Reading text on friends – vocabulary (10 mins)
• Reading text on friends – matching (10 mins)
• Split reading – two friends (10 mins)
• Expressions from the texts (10 mins)
• Speaking – friends who are older (5 mins)
• Quiz – benefits of older friends (10 mins) 75
• Grammar – adjective order – highlighting (5 mins)
• Grammar – adjective order – presentation (5 mins)
• Grammar – adjective order – exercises (15 mins)
• Speaking practice – how much do you agree? (10 mins)
• Speaking activity – describing photos (10 mins)
• Vocabulary from the class quiz (5 mins)

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4. • Have you ever had a friend who was much older or
younger than you? What did you learn from them?
• What are the benefits and challenges of having a
friend from a different age group?
• How do you think friendships change as we age? For
instance, how is a friendship in school different from
one in retirement?
• If you had a younger friend, what's one skill or
knowledge you'd love to teach them? And what would
you like to learn from an older friend?

12. B
S
B
B
D
B
B
D
S
D
B
S

14. Who did Taylor Swift, nearly 30 years younger,
famously bake cookies with?
a. Cher
b. Celine Dion
c. Nigella Lawson

15. Sir Ian McKellen is best buddies with which "X-Men"
co-star, who is approximately 48 years younger?
a. Hugh Jackman
b. Ryan Reynolds
c. Chris Hemsworth

16. Which "Avengers" star, nearly 37 years younger, is
known for being close friends with Hollywood
veteran, Robert Redford?
a. Chris Evans
b. Mark Ruffalo
c. Jeremy Renner

17. Despite their age gap of 60 years, which famous
singer had a deep bond with Tony Bennett?
a. Adele
b. Lady Gaga
c. Katy Perry

18. Which "Friends" actress, about 27 years younger, is notably
buddies with the legendary singer, Barbra Streisand?
a. Courteney Cox
b. Jennifer Aniston
c. Lisa Kudrow

19. The legendary Oprah Winfrey has a close friendship
with which younger actor, around 14 years apart?
a. Idris Elba
b. Forest Whitaker
c. Jamie Foxx

25. icked
it
ap
oint iew
ake
are
ook
1. clicked; to click = become friends with sb at once
2. hit; to hit it off = have a good friendly relationship with sb
3. gap; age gap = age difference
4. point, view; point of view = the particular attitude or opinion that sb has about sth
5. take; take sides = to express support for sb in a disagreement
6. care; couldn’t care less = used to say, often rudely, that you do not think that sb / sth
is important or worth worrying about
7. look; look up to = to admire or respect sb

27. 1. a ✓
b. ✗ (no
definite
article
needed)
c. ✓
2. a ✓
b. ✗ (wrong
word order)
c. ✗ (wrong
word order)

32. The Dutch
the sick
the blind
The French
the injured
The Swiss
the homeless
the unemployed
dead
the deaf

37. 1. an attractive young man
2. dirty old shoes
3. a beautiful black velvet jacket
4. a tall teenage American girl
5. a long sandy beach

38. 6. a magnificent 17th-century country house
7. a stylish Italian leather bag
8. huge dark eyes
9. a friendly old black dog
10. a striped cotton T-shirt

40. • Look at the two photos you have.
• You need to compare and contrast them.
• You also need to answer the question.
• Describe the photos a little to begin with.
• When you finish your partner will answer a question
about your photos.
• Then you change roles.

41. • How are these
situations
different?
• Which part of
friendship is
more
important?
• Now answer
your partner’s
question.

42. • How important is
it to be with
friends at these
times?
• How do friends
help you in one of
the situations?
• Now answer your
partner’s
question.

45. Class two

46. • Lead in – photos different fashions (5 mins)
• Discussion questions – fashion and clothes (10 mins)
• Reading text – discussing a title (5 mins)
• Reading text – clothes vocabulary building (5 mins)
• Vocabulary building – clothes and fashion (20 mins)
• Pronunciation practice – different vowel sounds (10 mins)
• Discussion – what would you wear? (10 mins) 65
• Funny quiz on fashion and clothes (10 mins)
• Discussion on clothes and ages (5 mins)
• Listening – radio show – matching opinions (5 mins)
• Listening – radio show – true or false questions (5 mins)
• Discussion questions – discussing clothes and fashion (10 mins)
• Listening – video – special jeans (10 mins)
• Writing practice – adverts for clothes (10 mins) HW
• Vocabulary from the class quiz (5 mins)

48. • If you could wear clothes from any period from the
past, which era would you choose?
• Describe the most unusual clothing combination you've
ever worn. What was the occasion?
• Which season do you think has the best fashion?
Summer, autumn, winter, or spring?
• Are there any traditional outfits or accessories from
your culture that you love to wear? Describe them.
• Would you wear something uncomfortable if it looked
good on you? Or do you prioritize comfort over style?

52. jeans
jacket trainers
top
sandals
dress sweater

56. Fit
2. loose
1. tight
Style
6. hooded
4. long-sleeved
7. polo neck
3. sleeveless
5. V-neck
Pattern
12. checked
10. patterned
8. plain
11. spotted
9. striped

57. 4. a cotton vest
9. a denim waistcoat
5. a fur collar
3. a lace top
1. a linen suit
7. a lycra swimsuit
8. a silk scarf
6. a velvet bow tie
2. a wool cardigan
11. leather sandals
10. suede boots

58. casual
scruffy
smart
old-fashioned
classic

59. 1. C I'm going to dress up tonight. I'm going to a party.
2. A Please hang up your coat. Don't leave it on the chair.
3. F These jeans don't fit me. They're too small.
4. H That skirt really suits you. You look great in it.
5. G Your bag matches your shoes. They're almost the same colour.
6. B I need to get changed. I've just spilt coffee on my shirt.
7. E Hurry up and get undressed. It's bath time.
8. I Get up and get dressed. Breakfast is on the table.
9. D That tie doesn't really go with your shirt. They don't look good together.

61. What were sunglasses originally designed for in
China?
a. To hide one's emotions in courtrooms
b. To protect eyes from snow glare
c. To fend off evil spirits

62. What was the main reason zippers were added to
men's trousers in the 1930s?
a. As a fashion statement
b. To make trousers fit better
c. To save time in the toilet

63. What colour was originally associated with baby boys
in the early 1900s?
a. Green
b. Blue
c. Pink

64. What were the first high heels originally designed for?
a. To squash bugs easily
b. To help riders stay in stirrups
c. To reach high shelves

65. Which of these items was once made from silk
before synthetic materials became popular?
a. Toothbrush bristles
b. Umbrellas
c. Picnic blankets

66. What did ancient Romans use to clean and bleach
their clothes?
a. Tomato juice
b. Olive oil
c. Human urine

68. 1. /ɪ/ = short
2. /aɪ/ = diphthong
3. /eɪ/ = diphthong
4. /ɜː/ = long
5. /uː/ = long

70. a loose linen shirt
brown suede shoes
a plain cotton T-shirt
a striped silk tie
red leather boots
dark blue denim jeans
a hooded sweatshirt
a long-sleeved V-neck sweater
a long patterned skirt

73. 1
2
3
4
5

74. 1. T
2. F (They sometimes dress older to get into pubs and bars.)
3. T
4. T
5. F (He looks great.)
6. F (Most men don’t dress like that nowadays.)

76. suits you
feel good
you are
you were

80. classic
Meghan Markle (the Duchess of Sussex)
Many of the former factory’s workers
In 2002 because the previous factory closed down and they wanted to
get people’s jobs back.
180
They encourage people not to wash their jeans for 3 or 6 months.