This topic helps students distinguish between describing objects based on their age—whether they are old or new. It focuses on comparative adjectives, the use of demonstratives, and asking questions about an object's condition. The lesson will improve vocabulary related to the age of objects and provide students with practical expressions for everyday use.
Grammar Focus:
Comparative Adjectives:
- Structure: old, older, new, newer
- Example: "This phone is older than yours."
Questions with "Is it...":
- Structure: Is + it + adjective?
- Example: "Is it old or new?"
Demonstrative Pronouns:
- Structure: this, that, these, those
- Example: "Is this an old book?"
Articles with Adjectives:
- Structure: a + adjective + noun
- Example: "It's a new car." / "It’s an old laptop."
Short Answers:
- Structure: Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.
- Example: "Is it old?" – "Yes, it is."
Vocabulary:
- Old: Something from the past, aged.
- New: Recently made or bought.
- Antique: Something very old and valuable.
- Modern: Relating to recent times, up-to-date.
- Vintage: Old but in good condition and often fashionable.
- Used: Previously owned by someone else.
- Brand-new: Completely new, never used.
- Worn-out: Something that is old and no longer in good condition.
- Updated: Something that has been improved with the latest features.
- Classic: Timeless and typically old, but admired.
Useful Expressions:
- "Is it old or new?"
- "This looks brand-new!"
- "I think it’s quite old."
- "It’s an antique piece."
- "That phone is outdated."
- "This is a modern design."
- "It’s been used but still works well."
- "The car is vintage, but it’s well-maintained."
- "That watch is a classic!"
- "Is this the latest model?"
Sentences:
- Is your laptop old or new?
- This book looks old, but it's a classic!
- The car is not brand-new, but it's in great condition.
- That phone is very modern and has all the latest features.
- My shoes are old and worn-out; I need to get new ones.
- Her dress is vintage, but she wears it so well.
- I bought a new phone last week, but my old one still works.
- Is this an antique piece of furniture?
- These headphones are used, but they sound great.
- That computer is outdated. You should upgrade to a newer model.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Is this car new?
A: No, it’s not new. It’s used, but it’s in excellent condition.Q: Is that a modern chair?
A: Yes, it’s a very modern design from a new collection.Q: Is this phone old or new?
A: It’s quite old. I bought it three years ago.Q: Is your computer outdated?
A: Yes, it’s a bit slow. I need to get a new one soon.Q: Is your house old or newly built?
A: It’s quite new. We moved in last year.
Conversation:
Anna: Hey, is this your phone? It looks pretty old.
Mark: Yeah, it is. I’ve had it for about five years. It’s outdated but still works fine.
Anna: Wow, five years! My phone is much newer. I got it just last month.
Mark: Yeah, yours looks brand-new! How’s the battery life on it?
Anna: It’s great so far. I upgraded because my old one was really worn-out.
Mark: I should probably do the same soon, but I’m still attached to this old thing.
Anna: Well, if it works, why not? Sometimes the old ones are more reliable.
Mark: True, but I think it’s time for a new one. Maybe next month.
Reading:
Old or New? A Tale of Two Cars
Jack and Lisa had two very different cars. Jack’s car was a brand-new, shiny sedan with all the latest technology. It had a touchscreen dashboard, a backup camera, and it could even park itself. He loved driving it because everything was so modern and easy to use.
On the other hand, Lisa’s car was an old, classic model from the 1970s. It didn’t have any of the fancy features Jack’s car had. Instead, it had charm and a lot of memories attached to it. Lisa had inherited the car from her grandfather, and even though it was old, it still ran smoothly.
One weekend, they decided to go on a road trip. Jack was excited to show off his new car’s automatic features, but halfway through the trip, the car’s battery died! Jack was frustrated, but Lisa wasn’t worried. She said, “Let’s take my car instead.”
Jack hesitated, but they switched to Lisa’s old car. To his surprise, it handled the long drive with ease. It may have been old, but it was reliable.
By the end of the trip, Jack learned an important lesson: sometimes, it doesn’t matter if something is old or new—what matters is how well it works.
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