I HAVE A COAT

 Clothes keep us warm, comfortable, and stylish. A coat is a common piece of clothing, especially during cold weather. This topic focuses on talking about clothes, particularly coats, and using basic vocabulary and grammar to describe them.

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GRAMMAR: Possessive "Have/Has"

We use "have" or "has" to show possession.

• "Have" is used with I, you, we, they.
• "Has" is used with he, she, it.

Examples:

• I have a coat.
• She has a red coat.
• They have winter jackets.

Negative:

• I don’t have a new coat.
• He doesn’t have a warm jacket.

Questions:

• Do you have a coat?
• Does she have a raincoat?

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VOCABULARY

1. Coat: A warm outer piece of clothing, usually worn in cold weather.
2. Jacket: A shorter and lighter version of a coat.
3. Hood: The part of a coat that covers your head.
4. Zipper: A fastener used to close a coat.
5. Pockets: Small spaces in clothes to keep items.
6. Scarf: A piece of fabric worn around the neck.
7. Gloves: Clothing for your hands to keep them warm.
8. Raincoat: A coat that protects you from the rain.
9. Warm: The opposite of cold; comfortable in low temperatures.
10. Cold: A low temperature; opposite of warm.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• "I have a coat for winter."
• "This jacket is very warm."
• "Do you have a raincoat?"
• "My coat has two big pockets."
• "She doesn’t have a warm coat for winter."
• "Can I borrow your jacket?"
• "This coat is too small for me."
• "It’s very cold; you need a coat."
• "I like coats with hoods."
• "This jacket is perfect for spring."

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I have a blue coat.
• He has a thick winter jacket.

Negative:

• They don’t have raincoats.
• She doesn’t have a black coat.

Questions:

• Do you have a warm coat?
• Does your jacket have a hood?

Answers:

• Yes, I have a red coat.
• No, my coat doesn’t have a hood.

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CONVERSATION

Sarah: Hi, Emma! It’s so cold today.
Emma: I know! Do you have a coat?
Sarah: Yes, I have a thick winter coat. What about you?
Emma: I have a jacket, but it’s not very warm.
Sarah: You should wear a scarf and gloves too.
Emma: Good idea. I’ll buy some this weekend.
Sarah: Let’s go shopping together!
Emma: That sounds fun.

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READING

"My Favorite Coat"

I have a favorite coat. It is blue and very warm. My grandmother gave it to me last winter. The coat has a hood, two large pockets, and a zipper in the front. I wear it when it is cold or windy outside.

Last week, it rained a lot, and I forgot my umbrella. Luckily, my coat kept me dry because it is waterproof. My friends like my coat too. They say it looks nice and comfortable.

Sometimes, I wear my coat with a scarf and gloves. Together, they keep me warm during the winter. I love my coat because it is not only useful but also special to me.

Questions:

1. What color is the coat?
2. Who gave the coat to the writer?
3. What does the coat have?
4. Why did the coat keep the writer dry?
5. Why is the coat special to the writer?

Answers:

1. The coat is blue.
2. The writer’s grandmother gave the coat.
3. The coat has a hood, two pockets, and a zipper.
4. The coat is waterproof.
5. It is useful and a gift from the writer’s grandmother.