BASIC ENGLISH BOOK 3
Unit & Lesson

UNIT 1
Lesson 1

Title

Target Language

How many eggs do you eat a How many eggs do you eat a day?
day?
How much milk do you drink a day?

Grammar
1. Countable: many/a lot of
2. Uncountable: much/a lot of
3. Unit of Quantity(a cup of..., a glass of..., a teaspoon of...)
4. How many + plural count nouns ...?
How much + uncountable nouns ...?

Main Vocabulary
a cup of coffee
a bottle of juice
a bowl of ricea loaf of breada teaspoon of sugara kilo of meat

Are there any tomatoes in the fridge?
– No, there aren't any tomatoes, but there aresome cabbages in the fridge.

1. Expressions of Quantity: Some vs. Any
2. Is there any + uncountable nouns...?
Are there any + plural countable nouns...?
3. A few/few + plural countable nouns
A little/little + uncountable nouns

tomatocabbagecucumbersnack
convenience store

Whose sun umbrella is it?

Whose sun umbrella is it?
– It's hers.

1. Possessive Pronouns:
1st 2nd 3rd person/singular, plural
2. Possessive Nouns
3. Whose Questions and Apostrophes

sun umbrella
sunglasses
braceletboots
suitjacketUNIT 1
Lesson 4

Do you want coffee or tea?

Do you want coffee or tea?
Do you like a ham or an egg sandwich?

1. Choice Questions
2. Coordinating conjunction "or"3. The Articles: A/An,
The and The Zero Article

start off
best seller
dine-intake-out

UNIT 1
Lesson 5

Does your sister go with you?
What do you do on Sundays? What do you do on Sundays?
Do you want to go with me this Sunday?

1. Present Simple Question Words
Do vs. Does
2. WH Questions in Simple Present Tense

bookstore
coffee bar
skate park
second-hand market

UNIT 1
Lesson 2

UNIT 1
Lesson 3

Are there any tomatoes in
the fridge?

Dialogues
Aya: Bo, you like eggs and coffee a lot, don't you?
Bo: Yes, I do. I always have them for breakfast.
Aya: How many eggs do you eat a day?
Bo: I eat two eggs a day.
Aya: How much coffee do you drink?
Bo: I drink three cups of coffee a day.
Aya: Really? Too much coffee is not good.
Bo: I know. I will cut down my coffee to one cup a day.
Yumi: I want to make a salad. Are there any tomatoes
in the fridge?
Bo: No, there aren’t any tomatoes, but there aresome cabbages in the fridge.
Yumi: Ok. I’m going to the convenience store to getsome tomatoes and snacks. Is there anything
you want me to buy for you?
Bo: There’s little milk for my coffee. Can you buy
some for me?
Yumi: OK. I need to go now. There’s only a little time.
Dad: Aya. Is this new sun umbrella yours?
Aya: No, it’s not mine.
Dad: Whose sun umbrella is it?
Aya: I borrowed it from Esta. It's hers.
Dad: Esta’s umbrella looks pretty good.
Aya: Yes. I just saw a new pair of boots at the door.
Whose boots are those?
Dad: Oh, those are your uncle’s boots. He'll join
us for dinner.
Waitress: Can I start you off with a drink?
Bo: Yes, please. I would like something warm.
Waitress: Sure. Do you want coffee or tea?
Bo: I'll have coffee without sugar, please.
Waitress: Okay. Would you like something to eat?
Bo: Hmm. Do you have sandwiches?
Waitress: Yes. Do you like a ham or an egg sandwich?
Bo: I want an egg sandwich, please.
Waitress: Great. It's our bestseller. Your order will be served shortly.
Aya: Hi, Bo. Do you go to the central park on Saturdays?
Bo: Yes, I do. I go to the central park on Saturdays to walk my dog.
Aya: Does your sister go with you?
Bo: No, she doesn’t. She goes to the skate park on Saturdays.
Aya: Oh, I see. She likes playing skateboard indeed.
Bo: Yes, she really does. What do you do on Sundays, Aya?
Aya: I go to the second-hand market on Sunday afternoons.
Do you want to go with me this Sunday?
Bo: I'd love to.

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BASIC ENGLISH BOOK 3
Unit & Lesson

Title

Target Language

GrammarMain Vocabulary

Is she playing computer
games?

Is she playing computer games?
Is he washing his car in the yard?

1. Verb ~ing Spelling Rules
2. Present Progressive Tense

watering the flowers
watching TV
skateboarding
washing the car

UNIT 1
Lesson 7

He is fixing my bicycle.

He is fixing my bicycle.
I'm going to the city center this afternoon.

1. Uses of the Present Progressive Tense
Use 1: Actions in progress
Use 2: Actions in the near future

doing the laundry
hanging out
giving up smoking
going traveling

UNIT 1
Lesson 8

Do you like playing
volleyball?

What kind of sports do you want to play?
Do you like playing volleyball?

1. Do you like + verb ~ing (gerund)
2. Gerund vs. Present Participle

individual sportkarateskiingsurfing

1. Simple Present Tense vs.
Present Progressive tense

uneventful
residenceplay Frisbee
treasure

UNIT 1
Lesson 6

UNIT 1
Lesson 9

UNIT 1
Lesson 10

UNIT 2
Lesson 1

Mrs. Sato cooks food for the Mrs. Sato cooks food for the family.
family.
Mr. Sato is reading the newspaper.

Unit Review

It’s much cooler than mine.

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It’s much cooler than mine.
This one is faster and more flexible than theold one.

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1. Regular comparatives
2. Irregular comparatives

Today is not like the past Sundays. The Sato family is in the park. It’s a lovely
day. Grandma and grandpa are walking by the river. Mr. Sato is reading thenewspaper while Mrs. Sato is placing some food. Bo is playing Frisbee with thedog while his sister is taking photos. What more could they ask for in a day!
They're making new memories they will surely treasure in the future.

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cool
save
affordflexible

Dialogues
Mom: Thank you for helping me with the chores.
Bo:No problem, Mom.
Mom: What is your sister doing?
Is she playing computer games?
Bo: No, she isn’t. She’s cleaning her room.
Mom: Oh okay. Where is your dad?
Is he washing his car in the yard?
Bo:
Yes, he is.
Mom: Great. I can get a good rest today.
Aya: Do you need my help, Mom?
Mom: It’s fine, Aya. What is your father doing now?
Aya: He is fixing my bicycle. I need it today.
Mom: Are you hanging out?
Aya: Yes, Mom. I’m going to the city center this afternoon, and hanging out
with my friends.
Mom: When are you coming back?
Aya: I’ll be home before dinner.
Mom: Alright. Get home in one piece.
Yumi: Sports fest is coming. What kind of sports do you want to play, Aya?
Aya: I like individual sports because I can compete on my own.
Bo: I know, but it's fun to meet new people.
Besides, you like playing volleyball.
Yumi: Is that true, Aya? Do you like playing volleyball?
Aya: Yes, I do. Just for fun. But Bo also enjoys doing karate.
How about you? What kind of sports do you like?
Yumi: Well, I like some extreme sports, like skiing and surfing.
My favorite sport is skateboarding.
Aya: Fantastic! That’s really cool!
Sundays are usually uneventful in the Satos’ residence. The Sato family usually
stays at home. Mrs. Sato cooks food for the family. Mr. Sato cleans his car.
Grandma and Grandpa read newspapers. Bo plays computer games while his
sister goes skateboarding. They spend most of their Sundays doing their usual
weekend routine.

---Bo: Look. This is my new motorcycle. Do you like it?
Aya: It’s much cooler than mine. But why did you buy a new one, Bo?
Bo: It’s my dream motorcycle. I’ve been saving money for a few years. Now I’
m finally able to afford it.
Aya: What’s the difference between the old one and the new one?
Bo: This one is faster and more flexible than the old one. Do you want to havea try?
Aya: I’d love to!

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BASIC ENGLISH BOOK 3
Unit & Lesson

Title

Target Language

GrammarMain Vocabulary

He is the tallest in the campus.
He is the most talented student I’ve everknown.

1. Superlatives

campusparticipate
talentedbreakdance

But I think Arabic is moredifficult.

You are learning the most difficult language inthe world!
But I think Arabic is more difficult.

1. Comparatives vs. Superlatives
2. Common errors
3. Intensifiers

unbelievable
dance movein a hurry
linguist

UNIT 2
Lesson 4

I sometimes read science
fiction at weekends.

I sometimes read science fiction at weekends. 1. Adverbs of Frequency: always, usually,
I usually practice breakdancing for a few hours.
often, sometimes, never

go to the movies
avatarfanscience fiction

UNIT 2
Lesson 5

It’s going to rain soon.

I'm going to hang out with my friends.
It’s going to rain soon.

holiday
president

UNIT 2
Lesson 2

He is the tallest in thecampus.

UNIT 2
Lesson 3

1. be going to
2. It’s time to ...

Dialogues
Aya: Who is the taller one standing there?
Bo: That’s Rio. He is the tallest in the campus.
Aya: Oh, I’ve heard about him from others. He’s the most popular student
because he participates in almost every event. He is the most talented student
I’ve ever known.
Bo: You know him a lot.
Aya: But I didn’t have the chance to watch his performance.
Bo: Do you know that he will breakdance in the festival?
Aya: Really? That’s great!
Aya: Hi, Rio. Your dance was unbelievable!
Rio: Thanks, Aya. I’d love to show you more dance moves. But I don’t havemuch time now.
Aya: Why are you in a hurry?
Rio: I have a Chinese lesson in 10 minutes.
Aya: You are learning the most difficult language in the world!
Rio: But I think Arabic is more difficult.
Aya: You are such a linguist! Share me some interesting experiences oflearning languages when you have time.
Rio: Sure! See you around.
Rio: Hi, Bo. What’s your plan for this weekend?
Bo: I’m going to the movies. A new movie about Avatar is on. I’m a fan ofscience fiction.
Rio: Me too! I sometimes read science fiction at weekends.
Bo: Would you like to go with me?
Rio: Why not?
Bo: What else do you usually do at weekends?
Rio: I usually practice breakdancing for a few hours.
Bo: Do you usually watch science fiction movies?
Rio: Not really. I’m quite looking forward to watching the movie with you thisweekend.
Mom: Bo, it's time to go to school.
Bo: What time is it, Mom?
Mom: It's half past eight. Hurry up or you'll be late.
Bo: But today is a holiday. It's President’s day.
Mom: Oh, you are right. So, what are you going to do today?
Bo: I'm going to hang out with my friends.
Mom: Are you going to ride your new motorcycle?
Bo: Yes, Mom.
Mom: It’s going to rain soon. Take a bus or a taxi. And don’t forget theumbrella.
Bo: Thanks, Mom.

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BASIC ENGLISH BOOK 3
Unit & Lesson

Title

Target Language

GrammarMain Vocabulary

UNIT 2
Lesson 6

What gift are you going tosend me?

When are you going to fly back to thePhilippines?
What gift are you going to send me?

1. WH questions of “be going to”
2. Comparative + and + comparative

paper
summer vacation

UNIT 2
Lesson 7

Did you forget to water theplants?

Did you take the medicine after lunch?
Did you finish your work?
Did you forget to water the plants?

1. Did + subject + base form of the verb?
2. Yes, subject + simple past.
3. No, subject + didn’t + base form of theverb.

forgettake the medicine
water the plants
washing machine

1. The Simple Past Tense

go whale watching
impressive
go scuba-diving
divesmoked salmon
bagel

1. Negative Statements in the Simple Past
Tense

got up earlyjog
skip
alarm clock
timingrush

UNIT 2
Lesson 8

UNIT 2
Lesson 9

What did you do in Hawaii?

What did you do in Hawaii?
We went whale watching in Maui.

Mr. Sato didn’t set the alarm
Mr. Sato didn’t set the alarm clock.
clock.

Dialogues
Aya: Hi, Grandma! How are you doing these days?
Grandma: Hi, dear. I’m doing great. It’s getting warmer and warmer.
Aya: Yes, summer is coming. It’s warm here too.
Grandma: Are you flying to see me this summer vacation?
Aya: Yes, Grandma. But I’m going to finish my paper first.
Grandma: When are you going to fly back to the Philippines?
Aya: I guess on July 20th. I will also bring you a gift.
Grandma: Thanks, dear. What gift are you going to send me?
Aya: You’ll know it when I get back.
Dad: Aya, I always have a feeling that I forgot to do something important. But I
just can’t remember.
Aya: Did you take the medicine after lunch?
Dad: Yes, I did.
Aya: Did you finish your work?
Dad: Of course, I did. I never forget my work.
Aya: Did you forget to water the plants?
Dad: No, I didn’t. I always water them in the morning.
Aya: Did you forget to do the laundry?
Dad: Of course not! I put them into the washing machine!
Aya: And then?
Dad: I forgot to turn it on!
Aya: Hi, Bo. I didn't see you last week. Where did you go?
Bo : My family and I flew to Hawaii.
Aya: What did you do in Hawaii?
Bo: We went whale watching in Maui. It was impressive!
Aya: How exciting! Did you go scuba-diving?
Bo: Of course! My sister and I dove in at Molokini with a professional
diver. We had a wonderful underwater experience.
Aya: Awesome! What kind of food did you eat there?
Bo: Well, we really enjoyed the smoked salmon with a bagel,
local tomatoes, cream cheese and red onions.
Aya: That sounds tasty. I would love to visit there some day.
Bo: I’m sure you’ll love it.
Mr. Sato is an early bird. He usually gets up at 6 a.m. and jogs for 30 minutes
in the park. He never skips his breakfast. At 7 a.m. he leaves for work early sothat he is never late.
However, today is unusual. Mr. Sato didn’t set the alarm clock and woke up
naturally.
After finishing his jogging in the park, he looked at his watch. “It’s 6:30 now.
Perfect timing. I still have 30 minutes for breakfast,” he thought.
Just before he left for work, he checked his watch again. “Still 6:30? There
must be something wrong. I’m going to be late!” he worried.
He rushed to the train station and caught the last train. Luckily, he arrived
there at 8 a.m. - just right in time!

UNIT 2
Lesson 10

Unit Review

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BASIC ENGLISH BOOK 3
Unit & Lesson

UNIT 3
Lesson 1

UNIT 3
Lesson 2

UNIT 3
Lesson 3

UNIT 3
Lesson 4

Title

Can you speak multiple
languages?

What other languages canshe speak?

I always listen to her
attentively.

Esta skates very carelessly.

Target Language

GrammarMain Vocabulary

1. Uses of "can":General Ability and Request
2. Yes/ No Questions with "can"translator
foreign language teacher
bilingualmultilingual

1. What + noun + can....?
2. Could vs Be able to

Italian
Portuguese
FrenchPersian
SpanishThai

She teaches carefully and works responsibly.
I always listen to her attentively.

1. Adverbs of Manner
2. Forming Adverbs of Manner from
Adjectives

politelyaccurately
carefully
happilyfastattentively

We should tell her to do it more slowly.
She also should skate more carefully.

1. Comparative Adverbs
2. Modal verb: Should

slowly – more slowly
correctly – more correctly
carelessly – more carelessly
carefully – more carefully

Can you speak multiple languages?
No, I can't. I am just a bilingual.

What other languages can she speak?
I wasn’t able to access it yesterday.

Dialogues
Jerrica: She looks chic in her autumn coat.
Aya: Who is she? What does she do?
Jerrica: Her name is Maria, a foreign language professor. I've heard that she
also works as a part-time translator for a certain company.
Aya: Wow! She is excellent!
Jerrica: Can you speak multiple languages?
Aya: No, I can't. I'm just a bilingual. I want to be a multilingual like her. How
about you?
Jerrica: Not really. I want to be a hairdresser, like my neighbor – Tess.
Aya: Cool! Can she help me style my hair?
Jerrica: Yes, she can. She is very good at it.
Aya: Great! I'll visit your neighbor for a new hairstyle on holiday.
Aya: So, where is professor Maria from?
Jerrica: She is from Brazil. She is Brazilian so she can speak Portuguese.
Aya: What other languages can she speak?
Jerrica: She can speak English, French, Persian, and many more.
Aya: Wow! That's amazing. I’ll enroll in her class next semester. I could speak alittle French before but I want to study it again. I’ll also try to learn morelanguages like Italian, Persian, and Spanish as well.
Jerrica: You are so diligent. By the way, you should apply online. There's a
special website.
Aya: Oh, I know that website, but I wasn’t able to access it yesterday.
Jerrica: Don’t worry. I can help you.
Aya: It’s very nice of you. Let's go and fetch my laptop.
Bo: What is professor Maria doing?
Jerrica: She is teaching English now. She teaches carefully and works
responsibly.
Bo: You are lucky to have her as your speech teacher.
Jerrica: Indeed! She can also translate English to French accurately.
Bo: That’s great! And can you learn the words quickly in her class?
Jerrica: Yes, I can, because I always listen to her attentively. Her class is fun.
Bo: That's great. You learn more when you are having fun. Jerrica: I couldn’t
agree more. She also corrects my mistakes politely. So, I don't get discouraged
easily.
Bo: Wow! She really is an amazing teacher!
Aya: Look at Esta, she is skating but she is doing it so badly.
Bo: She skates very carelessly, too. But it is brave of her to skate alone.
Aya: Yes. We should tell her to do it more slowly.
Bo: Certainly! She also should skate more carefully. It looks like she’s going toslip any minute.
Aya: She should learn how to skate properly.
Bo: Right!
Aya: Oops! She slipped!
Bo: We should hurry and help her.

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BASIC ENGLISH BOOK 3
Unit & Lesson

UNIT 3
Lesson 5

Title

Will it rain tomorrow?

Target Language

Will it rain tomorrow?
There will be a storm in the next 2 days.

GrammarMain Vocabulary

1. General future tense: Will
2. Modal "Will" : Interrogative
3. Affirmative and Negative Answer

clinicstorm
painfulinjuredUNIT 3
Lesson 6

Where will you go?
We will probably go there on
We might go on a vacation to the Philippines.
July 12th.
We will probably go there on July 12th.

1. “Wh- + will + subject + base form of theverb …?”
2. Modal verb: Might
3. Adverbs of Certainty

go on a vacation
swimweardivesunscreen lotion

UNIT 3
Lesson 7

Were you playing games last night?
Were you playing games last
I was playing my favorite game until midnight.
night?
I wasn’t playing games last night.

1. Past Continuous Tense
2. Positive and Negative Statements andQuestionsmidnight
rain cats and dogs
see a doctor
have some rest

Esta was beginning to feel ill when she arrived
home.
UNIT 3
Lesson 8

Esta felt under the weather.

Her dad was taking care of her while she waslying on the bed.

1. Past Continuous: while + long action
2. Past Simple: when + short action
3. Adverb Placement

under the weather
take care ofdrift offtake some medicines

She was already drifting off after taking somemedicines.
UNIT 3
Lesson 9
UNIT 3
Lesson 10

Dialogues
Bo: Hey, Esta. Are you alright? It looks like a painful fall!
Esta: It’s okay. I need to practice more.
Aya: Let us take you to a clinic first to make sure you are not injured.
Esta: Thank you, but I think I just need some rest. By the way, will it rain
tomorrow?
Aya: Yes, there will be a storm in the next 2 days.
Why do you ask, Esta?
Esta: I’d like to come back here and practice more, but if that is the case, I
won’t skate tomorrow.
Aya: I am so excited about our long holiday.
Bo: Me too! Where will you go?
Aya: We might go on a vacation to the Philippines.
Bo: There are a lot of beautiful beaches. And you can go diving there.
Aya: Yes, and we will probably go there on July 12th.
Bo: Don’t forget your swimwear and sunscreen lotion.
Aya: Sure. And I will certainly buy you some souvenirs.
Bo: Wow. I can't wait! Enjoy your time, Aya.
Aya: You both look unwell. Were you playing games last night?
Bo: I was playing my favorite game until midnight. How about you, Esta?
Esta: I wasn’t playing games last night. I practiced skating yesterday while it
was raining.
Aya: What?! It was raining cats and dogs yesterday.
Bo: You shouldn’t have done it, Esta.
Esta: Yes. I know it now.
Aya: You might get a cold. You should see a doctor and have some rest.
Esta: I will. Thanks, Aya.
It was a Monday and Esta felt under the weather. She practiced skating
yesterday while it was raining.
Esta was beginning to feel ill when she arrived home. Her dad was taking careof her while she was lying on the couch. Her mom was cooking soup to help
her feel warm. “Honey, don't push yourself too hard. You can learn to skate
slowly,” her mom said. Esta politely agreed and she was already drifting off
after taking some medicines. The next morning, she was still feeling unwelland had to rest at home.

Unit Review

Unit Review

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Book Review

Vocabulary
Sentence Structures

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