peas
pieces
/pi:z/
/pi:sis/
UNIT 12: Pronunciation: /s/ - /z/
Activity 1:
Put the following words in the correct columns in the table.
Sue
zoo
Z
said
sip
zip
buzz
bus
piece
peas
price
prize
Sue
zoo
Z
said
sip
zip
buzz
bus
piece
peas
price
prize
Listen and repeat.
Listen and repeat
/s/
Sue
sip
said
piece
bus
price
/z/
zoo
zip
Z
peas
buzz
prize

Activity 2:
Look at the following song, underline the /s/ sound and circle the /z/ sound.
SEESAW, SEESAW, SLIDE
Seesaw, seesaw, who’s on the seesaw?
Seesaw, seesaw, who’s on the seesaw?
I see Sandy on the seesaw.
I see Sam on the slide.
Seesaw, seesaw slide.
Seesaw, seesaw slide.
She saw Sandy on the seesaw.
She saw Sam on the slide.
Feedback: Listen to the song and check.
SEESAW, SEESAW, SLIDE
Seesaw, seesaw, who’s on the seesaw?
Seesaw, seesaw, who’s on the seesaw?
I see Sandy on the seesaw.
I see Sam on the slide.
Seesaw, seesaw slide.
Seesaw, seesaw slide.
She saw Sandy on the seesaw.
She saw Sam on the slide.
Why do we sing this song?
-To practise pronunciation of /s/ and /z/.
What do we sing this song for?
Grammar
to + infinitive
(expressing purpose)
Eg. To feel relaxed, I listen to classical music.
I listen to classical music to feel relaxed.
Ex.2: Complete each sentence with the right form of a suitable verb.
Eg. We’re having a party …………….. Ann’s birthday.
to celebrate
Ex.2: Complete each sentence with the right form of a suitable verb.
1. My father didn’t have time ............ the newspaper.
to read
2. I wish I had enough money ……… a new bicycle.
to buy
3. I went to the post office ………………… a letter.
to send/ to post
4. He telephoned ………… me to the party.
to invite
5. She’s going to Britain …………………… English.
to learn/ to study
Grammar
“What…for?”
Eg. What do you listen to classical music for?
I listen to classical music to feel relaxed.
Ex.1: Use the words in brackets to answer the questions.
1. What did you phone her for? (good news)
I phoned her
to tell her the good news
Ex.1: Use the words in brackets to answer the questions.
(asking purpose)
2. What are you saving money for?
I’m saving money to buy a cassette player.
3. What does she practise singing all day for?
She practises singing all day to win the singing contest.
4. What are you learning French for?
I’m learning French to sing French songs.
5. What does the monitor always go to class on time for?
The monitor always goes to class on time to set a good example for the class.
Grammar
Wh-questions
Who
people
What
people, animals, facts, events
Where
places
When
time
Which
choices
Why
reasons
Whose
possession
How
manner, quality
Ex.3: Ask questions for the underlined words/ phrases in the following sentences.
Eg. I often listen to music whenever I have free time.
whenever I have free time.
When
you
do listen
to music?
1. If it rains, I’ll stay at home and watch TV.
What will you do if it rains?
2. My father enjoys listening to classical music.
What sort of music does your father enjoy listening to?
3. He left for Ho Chi Minh City last week.
When did he leave for Ho Chi Minh City?
4. James wants to talk to you.
Who wants to talk to you?
5. We spent the evening playing chess last night.
How did you spend the evening last night?
6. The film starts at 8:00 p.m.
When does the film start ?
7. My favourite musician is Beethoven.
Who is your favourite musician?
6. I like pop music because it helps me relax.
Why do you like pop music?
Homework
Practise pronunciation: /s/ - /z/
Do exercises 1,2,3 in notebook
Make five questions with different question words