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Unit 05 Fit and well - LESSON 1A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

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LESSON 1A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Minimalism and Modal Verbs - Complete Learning Guide

Minimalist lifestyle and home organization

💬 1-2. Minimalism Discussion

1. Do you have 'unnecessary things' at home? Give examples:

Students' own answers

2. Read the text and discuss:

🌟 Question 1

What are the advantages of being a minimalist?

🧹 Question 2

Are you a messy person or are you organized?

📅 Question 3

How often do you tidy up your room?

🗑️ Question 4

Do you throw things out regularly or hold onto things?

🔄 Question 5

How do you get rid of stuff you don't want anymore?

Students' own answers

📖 Malek the Minimalist - Reading Text

Malek the MINIMALIST - Key Points:

WHAT IS MINIMALISM?
Living without unnecessary things. Malek's flat used to be messy until he read a Japanese book about tidying up.

DO YOU HAVE TO GET RID OF EVERYTHING?
No, but you must get rid of a lot. Only keep things you really like, not for sentimental reasons.

HOW TO GET RID OF THINGS?
Don't throw them in the bin - give to friends or donate to charity shops.

ADVANTAGES OF MINIMALISM:
• Less time cleaning and tidying
• Must be organized
• Feel happier in tidy space
• Can afford better quality items

📝 3. Home Vocabulary

3. Home Items Categories - Add more words:

🛋️ Furniture & Decorations

wardrobe, curtains, carpet, rug, sofa, table, chair, lamp, painting, mirror

🏠 Fixed Things

windowsill, radiator, stairs, door, window, wall, ceiling, floor, shelf

📦 Places for Things

drawer, hanger, surface, shelf, cupboard, closet, box, basket, container

Students' own answers - Add more words to each category

📖 4-8. Modal Verbs Grammar

4. Match modal verbs with meanings:
1 should - c, f. it's a good idea / suggestion
2 have to - a. it's necessary
3 shouldn't - d. it isn't a good idea
4 don't have to - b. it isn't necessary
5 could - c, f. it's a good idea / suggestion
6 must - a. it's necessary
7 mustn't - e. it isn't allowed
Modal Verbs - Grammar Rules

✅ Must/Have to

It's necessary
"You must do exercises"
"You have to throw rubbish out"

❌ Don't have to

It isn't necessary
"You don't have to go to Japan"

👍 Should

It's a good idea
"You should watch that film"

👎 Shouldn't

It isn't a good idea
"You shouldn't wear pink"

🚫 Mustn't

It isn't allowed
"You mustn't eat here"

💡 Could

It's a suggestion
"You could lend me that book"

WATCH OUT! Must vs Have to:
• Must = personal opinions
• Have to = facts, rules, external obligations

6. Choose correct modal verbs:
1 To be a minimalist, you have to be organized and disciplined.
2 You could start by making a list of all the things you own.
3 You shouldn't keep anything that you don't use regularly.
4 You should get multipurpose things, e.g. a sofa bed.
5 You don't have to throw things out if you don't use them.
8. SPEAKING - Agree or disagree:

1. You have to tidy up your bedroom every day.

2. You mustn't throw all your rubbish in the same bin.

3. You should always do the dishes as soon as you finish eating.

4. You must be organized in life to be happy.

Students' own answers - Discuss in pairs using modal verbs

📒 Workbook Exercises

2. Choose correct modal verbs:
1 Who has to do the washing up this evening?
2 I have to learn how to cook - it will be very useful.
3 Muna can't come. She has to study.
4 In this country, you have to buy a TV licence every year.
5 Khaled has to get his hair cut because he's going to his cousin's wedding.
6 I must remember to buy some more hangers for my clothes.
7 How often does Lama have to make dinner?
8 We must clean this carpet - it's so dirty!

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