This lesson focuses on discussing dates, durations, and times related to events, specifically festivals. You will learn how to ask and answer questions about when an event occurs and how long it lasts. This is useful in everyday conversations when talking about holidays, festivals, or special events.
Grammar: Talking about Time and Duration
Present Simple Tense: We use the present simple to talk about fixed events or schedules.
- Structure: Subject + Verb (base form) + Time expression
- Example: The festival starts on July 5th.
- Structure: Subject + Verb (base form) + Time expression
Prepositions of Time:
- On (for dates and days): The concert is on Sunday.
- In (for months, years, parts of the day): The festival is in August.
- At (for specific times): The parade starts at 3:00 PM.
- For (to show duration): The festival lasts for three days.
- From... to/until (to show the beginning and end of an event): The event is from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Question Forms:
- When (to ask about time): When does the festival start?
- How long (to ask about duration): How long does the festival last?
Vocabulary:
- Event-related words: festival, concert, parade, ceremony, carnival, holiday, fair, exhibition
- Time-related words: start, end, duration, last, date, weekend, daily, annual, celebration
- Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Useful Expressions:
- The festival takes place in July.
- It lasts for two days.
- The event starts at 7:00 PM and ends at midnight.
- The concert runs from Friday to Sunday.
- How long is the festival? It’s a week-long celebration.
Sentences:
- The festival starts on the 1st of July.
- It lasts for three days.
- The concert begins at 8:00 PM and finishes at 11:00 PM.
- The parade is held on the last Saturday of the month.
- The festival runs from June 10th to June 15th.
Questions and Answers:
Q: When is the festival?
A: The festival is on the 15th of August.Q: How long does the festival last?
A: It lasts for four days.Q: What time does the concert start?
A: It starts at 7:00 PM.Q: When does the parade take place?
A: It takes place on Saturday morning.Q: How long is the exhibition?
A: The exhibition runs from Monday to Friday.
Conversation:
Alex: Hi, Emma! Are you going to the music festival next week?
Emma: Yes! I can’t wait. When does it start?
Alex: It starts on Friday, July 14th.
Emma: Great! How long does it last?
Alex: It lasts for three days. So, it ends on Sunday, July 16th.
Emma: Perfect! What time do the concerts start?
Alex: They usually begin at 4:00 PM and go until around midnight.
Emma: That’s awesome. I’ll make sure to be there on Friday.
Alex: Yeah, let’s go early to get good spots!
Reading: Festival Season
Every year, cities around the world host a variety of festivals. Some festivals are annual, while others are celebrated more frequently. For example, the famous Carnival in Brazil takes place in February or March and lasts for five days. During this time, people enjoy parades, music, and dancing in the streets. In Japan, the Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring celebration that typically occurs in April. It lasts for about two weeks, depending on the bloom of the cherry trees. These festivals bring people together and are often the highlight of the year in many places.
This lesson helps you confidently discuss when an event occurs and how long it lasts, focusing on festivals and celebrations. Practice asking questions and giving details about time and duration to improve your fluency.
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