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Lesson 12

Preparation

Theater

Watching movies is one of my hobbies.

I want to spend my spare time going to the theater.
I find it relaxing and exciting.

I usually watch movies with my friends while sharing
popcorn with each other.

Grammar

* The present participle modification of a verb into an adjective that
describes a noun as being participant in the action of the verb, and
ends withthe suffix -ing. It is often used to form the progressive aspect
of a verb, to modify a noun, or to modify a fellow verb or sentence.
► She was singing her favorite song
► The sleeping dog snored very loudly.

► Figuratively speaking, you are the apple of my eye.

Questions Keywords

1. Do you like going to the theater? watching / going / relaxing /

2. Do you enjoy hanging out with your friends? exciting / sharing
3. Where do you usually go?
4. What are the things you can see in a theater?
5. How do you find watching a movie in the theater?

Sample Answers

Vocabulary &
1. Yes, I like going to the theater very much. Expressions
2. Yes, I enjoy being with my friends. Watching - paying attention to;
3. We usually go to the theater downtown. observing
4. I usually see seats, curtains, and the screen. Relaxing - resting; removing
tension
5. It’s more exciting and relaxing. Exciting - motivating; stimulating
Sharing - distributing; giving one’s
own to another

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