Choose the correct verbs:
I met/was meeting a friend while I did/ was doing the shopping.
I paid/ was paying for my things when I heard/ was hearing some one call my name.
I turned/ was turning round and saw / was seeing Paula.
She wore/was wearing a bright red coat today.
We decided/ were deciding to have a cup of coffee.
While we had/ were having a drink, a waiter dropped/ was dropping a pile of plates.
We all got/were getting a terrible shock.
While the waiter picked/ was picking up the broken plates, he cut/was cutting his finger.
She worked/was working up, walked/ was walking across the room, and closed/was closing the window.
10. He stood/ was standing up, walked/ was walking across the room, and closed/ was closing the window.
Choose the correct verbs:
I met/was meeting a friend while I did/ was doing the shopping.
=> I met/was meeting a friend while I did/ was doing the shopping.
2. I paid/ was paying for my things when I heard/ was hearing some one call my name.
=> I paid/ was paying for my things when I heard/ was hearing some one call my name.
3. I turned/ was turning round and saw / was seeing Paula.
=> I turned/ was turning round and saw / was seeing Paula.
4. She wore/was wearing a bright red coat today.
=> She wore/ was wearing a bright red coat today.
5. We decided/ were deciding to have a cup of coffee.
=> We decided/ were deciding to have a cup of coffee.
Choose the correct verbs:
6. While we had/ were having a drink, a waiter dropped/ was dropping a pile of plates.
=> While we had/ were having a drink, a waiter dropped/ was dropping a pile of plates.
7. We all got/were getting a terrible shock.
=> We all got/were getting a terrible shock.
8. While the waiter picked/ was picking up the broken plates, he cut/was cutting his finger.
=> While the waiter picked/ was picking up the broken plates, he cut/was cutting his finger.
9. She worked/was working quietly at her desk when suddenly the door opened/ was opening and her daughter rushed/ was rushing in.
=> She worked/ was working quietly at her desk when suddenly the door opened/ was opening and her daughter rushed/ was rushing in.
10. He stood/ was standing up, walked/ was walking across the room, and closed/ was closing the window.
=> He stood/ was standing up, walked/ was walking across the room, and closed/ was closing the window.
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UNIT 1: A VISIT FROM A PEN PAL
Lesson 5: Write
Have you ever written a letter?
Who do you write to?
What do you write about?
WARM UP
Imagine you are visiting your relatives or friends in another part of Viet Nam or a different country. Write a letter to your family. Follow the outline.
WRITE
opening
introduction
Main parts (what she did/visited/ate/bought)
Dear Mum,
I arrived in Hue yesterday morning. Uncle Tam met me at the train station and took me home by motorbike.
Hue is rather hot this season. Cousin Chi and I have taken a boat trip along the Huong River, and we have visited Thien Mu Pagoda. Then we have enjoyed Hue’s pan cakes at Thuong Tu. I have bought some jelly-like candy (“me xung” as people here call it). We’ll go to Lang Co tomorrow to have a swim.
Pre-writing

Concluding comment (impressions, likes, when to come back home)
Ending +
signature
I feel quite comfortable here, although I miss you and Dad very much. The people are very hospitable, and the food is delicious – I like all kinds of food here. I’ll come back home next Sunday. Please pick me up at the train station at around 2 p.m.
With love,
Nga.
WRITE
Very happy / get / your mail.
b. I / back / from / holiday / countryside.
c. It / one / most / interesting / trip / have.
d. I / play / lots / traditional games / eat / fresh fruit.
e. What / you? / nice / weekend?
f. Please / write back / me /soon / possible.
 I’m very happy to get your mail.
 I have been back from a holiday to the countryside.
 It was one of the most interesting trip I have ever had.
 I played lots of traditional games and ate lots of fresh fruit.
 What about you? Did you have a nice weekend?
 Please write back to me as soon as possible.
Rewrite your letter at home.
Prepare: Language focus (page 11-12)
HOMEWORK
GOODBYE!