English For Today chapter 13: Planning to Visit the Book Fair

Planning to Visit the Book Fair

1.1 Ask and answer the following questions.

a) Have you ever planned for anything?

b) Who have you planned with?

c) What is the plan about?

1.2 The following dialogue is about Joseph and his friend's plan for visiting the book fair. Read the conversation aloud.

Joseph : There's a book fair starting this weekend, Rajib. Are'nt you excited to visit there?

Rajib : Yes, of course. First, we need to convince Taposi and Biplob to join us.

Joseph : The book fair begins this Saturday. Would you like to join us?

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Taposi : Sounds great! Hopefully, I'll join you.

Biplob : A book fair? I'm not sure. Maybe next time!

Rajib : Next time? Biplob, you can't miss this. Many stalls will display story books, comics and magazines there.

Joseph : We'll enjoy a lot. You can see and buy new books that you like most.

Biplob : Okay, I'm in.

Taposi : Me too.

Rajib : Great! First, we'll meet at the park on Saturday morning. Next, we'll go straight to the fairground. Then, we will walk around the book stalls and find the new books we like. After that, we will sit together and have some snacks. Finally, in the evening, we'll leave the fairground.

Joseph : Sounds like a perfect plan, Rajib!

Rajib : Thanks. Get ready for visiting the book fair, Taposi and Biplob.

Taposi : Sure, hope, it will be an enjoyable weekend for us.

Biplob : See you all on Saturday then.

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2.1 Read the conversation again. Identify and write the words that Rajib used to describe the sequence of their planned activities. One is done for you.

First,

2.2 Answer the following questions.

a) Where did they want to visit on the weekend?

b) Why were they excited?

c) Who did not want to join the book fair at first?

d) What did they plan to do at the book fair?

e) Why did Biplob think it would be an enjoyable weekend?

3.1 Language Focus: Telling the Sequence

In the conversation, Rajib used the words First, Next, Then, After that, Finally to describe the sequence of their planned activities at the book fair.

When we talk about a planned activity or event, we use the words First, Next, Then, After that, Finally to tell the sequence.

Example: First, I wake up early in the morning. Next, I brush my teeth. Then, I have my breakfast. After that, I wear my school dress. Finally, I get ready at 8 a.m. for school.

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4.1 Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the box.

then, next, first, finally, after that

Our annual sports day is very close. We need to start making preparation for a successful event. ____________, we will make some volunteer groups to arrange this sports event smoothly. ____________, we will invite our teachers and other guests to present at the event. ____________, we will inform all the students and encourage them to participate on time. ____________, we will work with volunteer groups to decorate the playground with colourful balloons. ____________, we will buy some prizes for the winners.

4.2 Suppose, you helped your mother in household chores last weekend. Describe how you helped your mother using the following clues.

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Labels: Helping in household chores; First, ...; Next, ...; Then, ...; After that, ...; Finally, ... Description: A central blue oval "Helping in household chores" with five surrounding ovals, each joined to it by a line: "First, ..." above (pink), "Next, ..." to the right (grey), "Then, ..." lower right (yellow), "After that, ..." lower left (peach), and "Finally, ..." to the left (green).

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5.1 Look and read.

After visiting the book fair, Biplob wanted to read more books. He wanted to get books from his school library. Only members of the library can borrow books. So, Biplob wanted to become a member. First, he collected a membership form from his class teacher. Then, he wrote his information on the following form.

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Labels: Photo; Mirpur Government Primary School; Library Membership Form; Name; Father's Name; Mother's Name; Date of Birth; School Name; Class; Section; Roll; Home Address; Guardian's Contact no; Date; Signature Description: A form with a "Photo" box at the top left and the school name and "Library Membership Form" heading. Each field label is followed by a colon and a filled-in entry. The entries are: Name – Biplob Barua; Father's Name – Sajal Barua; Mother's Name – Konica Barua; Date of Birth – 04 January 2016; School Name – Mirpur Government Primary School; Class – Four; Section – A; Roll – 9; Home Address – Barua Bari, ward-3, Mirpur.; Guardian's Contact no – +8801*********. The Date field is blank, and the Signature line is at the bottom right.

After that, he gave the membership form back to his teacher. The teacher said that it was okay. Finally, he received the membership card. Now, he can borrow books from the library. He is very happy that he can read books of his choice.

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5.2 Kaniz wants to attend the Junior English Olympiad this year. Now, complete the application form using Kaniz's information given in the box.

Kaniz Fatema is a student of class four. She is a student at Rampura Government Primary School. She is in Section A and her roll number is 12. Her parents' names are Abdul Karim and Sharmin Akhter. Her date of birth is 29th December 2016. She loves watching cartoons in her free time.

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Labels: Photo; Junior English Olympiad; Application Form; Name; School Name; Class; Section; Roll; Father's Name; Mother's Name; Date of Birth; Hobby; Date; Signature Description: A blank application form with a "Photo" box at the top left and the heading "Junior English Olympiad / Application Form". Nine fields, each with a colon and a blank line, are listed from Name to Hobby. The Date field and the Signature line are at the bottom.

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5.3 Suppose you want to become a member of the science club of your school. Complete the membership application form by giving your information.

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Labels: Photo; ............ Government Primary School; Science Club; Membership Application Form; Name; School Name; Class; Section; Roll; Father's Name; Mother's Name; Date of Birth; Hobby; Date; Signature Description: A blank membership application form with a "Photo" box at the top left. The school name line begins with a dotted blank "............", followed by "Government Primary School", and a "Science Club" label in an oval. Nine fields, each with a colon and a blank line, are listed from Name to Hobby. The Date field and the Signature line are at the bottom.