Superlivy's Notebook

Happy Earth Day, Let's Save Our Planet (Step 7 - 12)

2011-04-22T08:02:00.002+07:00

Step 7. Use alternative

WALK OR BIKE. These are healthy alternatives to driving, especially for trips under two kilometers.

CAR POOL. Going in the same direction as your neighbors and friends? Try sharing a car rather than taking 2 or 3 vehicles.

TRY THE BUSWAY. Speedy and efficient, the Busway offers a great environmentally friendly alternative to a petrol guzzling car.

Step 8. Watch what you eat

BUY LOCALLY. Take a trip to your local traditional market. To help reduce CO₂ emissions (released from trucks, airplanes, and cargo ships), it’s best to buy food that’s in season, and grown locally.

BUY ORGANIC. Organic foods are grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers - a healthier option not only for you, but also for the planet.

Step 9. Recycle and buy recycled

BUY RECYCLED PRODUCTS. You will save virgin materials, conserve energy, and reduce landfill waste. Recycled paper products include toilet paper, copy paper, paper towel, and tissues. Look for garbage bags and bin liners labeled “recycled plastic”, and buy recycled toner cartridge for your fax machine and printers.

RECYCLE as much as you can. Separate your rubbish and make it easier for the collector.

Step 10. Protect the ocean

EAT SUSTAINABLE FISH. Eat fish produced in regulated fisheries.

PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES. Avoid products made from mother of pearl, other sea shells, turtle shells or shark’s teeth. Don’t eat shark fin soup! Don’t support nations that encourage whaling.

REMEMBER. The healthy of our oceans reflect the health of our planet.

Step 11. Use paper wisely

PRINT DOUBLE-SIDED. Businesses throw away millions of tons of paper every year. Set your printer’s default option to print double-sided (duplex printing).

RESEND IT. Envelopes come in huge quantities for free everyday. If you are careful when opening letters, you can use the envelopes again by simply putting a label over the original address.

USE TECHNOLOGY. Take advantage of technology available and send e-mails instead of letters and memos, pay bills online and ask for electronic bank statements and e-tickets.

Step 12. Share this information

GOSSIP about how to save the planet over a delicious beverage at your favorite coffee lounge.

E-MAIL it to a friend or even better a group of friends.

SMS. Utilize your trendy cell phone to messenger it to a friend.

TEACH your children, it’s their legacy after all.

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!

Source:

Picture - Original picture HERE.

Happy Earth Day, Let's Save Our Planet (Step 1 - 6)

2011-04-22T07:55:00.003+07:00

Global warming is the greatest threat humankind has ever faced. In fact, the problem is so serious that it’s difficult to believe that an individual person can have an effect and make a change. But the amazing fact is that each person CAN make a difference. Remember… if each of us makes a tiny step it’s a great leap for the planet. So this year, let’s al make a difference by doing what we can do to stop global warming. Let’s go green!

Step 1. Get gardening

PLANT A TREE. If 5% of the Indonesian population planted a tree, it would mean 10 million more trees absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.

GROW A GARDEN. Change that small area at the back of your house into a carbon absorbing paradise.

Step 2. Use biodegradable cleaning products

CHECK LABELS of household cleaners you use to see whether they are environmentally friendly.

CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES like baking soda, scouring pads, water or little more elbow grease.

Step 3. Reduce waste

BUY REUSABLE PRODUCTS. Avoid disposable products like razors, disposable cameras.

DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE. Billions of compact disc and their packaging are sold annually. That’s a lot of waste!

Step 4. Conserve electricity

SWITCH BULBS from traditional incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs (C.F.L.). If every Indonesian household replaced a regular light bulb with a C.F.L., the pollution reduction would be equivalent to removing one million cars from the road.

TURN OFF CHARGERS. Most cell-phone chargers continue to draw electricity even when the phone isn’t plugged into it.

SWITCH OFF unneeded lights even when leaving a room for a short time.

Step 5. Reduce air pollution

CHANGE TO SOLAR. Use solar power for water heating. In one day, the sun provides more energy than our population could use in 27 years.

SERVICE YOUR CAR regularly.

USE WATER BASED paint products.

Step 6. Save water

TURN OFF TAPS. If you leave water running while you brush your teeth, you waste 1,800 gallons a year!

STOP LEAKS. Fixing leaky taps and toilets is a quick and easy way to conserve water. A tap drip can waste 20 gallons of water a day. Leaky toilets waste nearly 100 gallons a day.

Source:

Picture - Google's today's picture.

R.A. Kartini - The Rise of Indonesian Women

2011-04-21T13:06:00.002+07:00

Raden Adjeng Kartini (born in Jepara, Central Java, April 21, 1879 - died in Rembang, Central Java, September 17, 1904 at the age of 25) or more accurately called Raden Ayu Kartini was a prominent Javanese and Indonesian National Hero. Kartini is known as a pioneer of the rise of Indonesian women.

Raden Adjeng Kartini was one of the Javanese aristocrats or nobles, the daughter of Raden Mas Adipati Ario Sosroningrat, the regent of Jepara.

Until the age of 12, Kartini was allowed to attend school in ELS (Europese Lagere School). Here, Kartini learn the Dutch language. But when she was 12 years old, she had to stop attending the school and stay at home.

Since Kartini could speak Dutch, at home she began to study by herself and write letters to her friends pen pal from Netherlands. One of them was Rosa Abendanon who supported her a lot. Through European books, newspapers, and magazines, Kartini was interested in the advancement of European women's thoughts. Her desire to help forward Indonesian women was arise seeing that the native women were at the low social status.

Kartini read Semarang newspaper 'De Locomotief' - managed by Pieter Brooshooft - a lot. She was also received leestrommel (package of magazines circulated by bookstore to the subscribers). Among them, there were magazines of culture and science, and also Dutch women's magazine De Hollandsche Lelie. Kartini then sent her writings for several times and those writings were published in De Hollandsche Lelie. Kartini was someone who read with great attention.

Her attention wasn't solely about women's emancipation, but also about general social problems. Kartini saw that women struggled to gain freedom, autonomy and legal equality as a part of broader movement.

Among the books Kartini read before the age of 20 were Max Havelaar and Surat-Surat Cinta (Love Letters) by Multatuli which she read twice before November 1901. Then, there was De Stille Kraacht (literally means Power of Invisibility) by Loius Coperus. There were a roman-feminist book by Mrs. Goekoop de-Jong Van Beek and an anti-war novel written by Berta von Suttner, Die Waffer Nieder (literally means Put the Weapons).

Kartini married the regent of Rembang, K.R.M. Ario Singgih Djojo Adhiningrat on November 12, 1903. Her husband understood Kartini's desire to help native women. He gave her the freedom to establish a school for women in the east gate of Rembang disrtict office complex. Kartini's first and the last child, R.M. Soesalit was born on September 13, 1904. A few days later, September 17, 1904, Kartini died at the age of 25. Kartini was buried in Bulu, Rembang.

Kartini School

Thanks to her determination, a school for women 'Sekolah Wanita' by Kartini Foundation was established in Semarang in 1912, and later in Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Malang, Madiun, Cirebon, and other areas. Kartini Foundation was founded by Van Deventer, a figure of the Ethical Policy.

After Kartini passed away, Mr. J.H. Abendanon collected and recorded the letters R.A. Kartini sent to her friends in Europe. Abendanon at that time was the Minister of Culture, Religion, and Crafts of Dutch East Indies. The book was entitled Dood Duisternis tot Licht (Out of Dark Comes Light).

On May 2, 1964, President Sukarno issued a Presidential Decree which established R.A. Kartini as National Hero and set her birthday, April 21, to be commemorated each year as Kartini Day.

Source:
Wikipedia Indonesia

North America

2011-04-19T11:30:00.000+07:00

In a Geography class, the teacher asked George to come in front of the class. She said, “George, go to the map and find North America.”

George came forward and pointed at a place on the map, “Here it is!”

The teacher remarked, “Correct, George!” Then she asked the rest of the class, “Now, class, who discovered America?”

The whole class shouted, “George!”

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Contact Magazine Vol. 7 No. 41, January - February 2000

After I Leave the Office...

2011-04-18T20:56:00.001+07:00

Sometimes I buy some foods (mostly snacks) and eat them together with my family. Here are some places that I frequently visit to buy some foods.

Pempek

I love pempek and I use to go to this stall to buy some. The price is affordable, 1,000 rupiah for the small ones and 7,000 rupiah for pempek kapal selam.

Fried tofu, tempe, banana, etc.

Here are the foods which are crispy and cheap. My most favourite gorengan (fried snacks) are bakwan and tofu. It costs just 600 rupiah per piece.

Siomay jamur

Siomay is a kind of dim sum. It’s my favourite, too. I like this siomay jamur (mushroom) because it’s got a unique taste. A serving of siomay jamur (4 pieces) is sold for 5,000 rupiah.

Tekwan

Tekwan, is a fish-based food. I usually buy tekwan here. The owner of the stall also sells pempek. A serving of tekwan is sold for 5,000 rupiah only.

Chicken noodles with dumplings

This food is best eaten while it’s raining and cold. In this stall, we can also buy fried noodles, fried dumplings, and fried rice. A bowl of chicken noodles is sold for 8,000 rupiah.

Lamongan fried chicken

Usually my mom and I stop by here when we do not cook something for dinner. The fried chicken is crispy and crunchy. The sambal (chili sauce) is also delicious. Not only fried chicken, we can also order pecel lele (fried catfish plus sambal), fried duck, fried shrimp, fried calamari, and fried fish. Mostly I buy fried chicken. The price of the fried chicken is 9,000 per piece.

Those are the types of food I usually buy. Simple right? Sometimes I also like to buy martabak telur, kwetiaw, or chicken satay. Maybe next time I will try other foods that are sold along the road towards my house.

Wah it’s almost the time to go home. I’ve to get ready. Buy maybe tonight I won’t buy anything to eat because I’m full - I’ve eaten ketoprak this afternoon, hehe…

Level 5.1 Asking and Answering About the Past

2011-04-15T08:52:00.002+07:00

Ken : What are you reading, Dad?

Mr. Jordan : I’m reading an article about the late Michael Jackson.

Ken : When was he born?

Mr. Jordan : He was born on August 29, 1958.

Ken : Where was he born?

Mr. Jordan : He was born in Indiana, U.S.

Ken : When did he debut?

Mr. Jordan : He debuted professionally in 1964 with his brothers.

Ken : What was the name of their group?

Mr. Jordan : It was ‘The Jackson 5’

Ken : When did he begin his solo career?

Mr. Jordan : He began his solo career in 1971.

Ken : What was his hit album?

Mr. Jordan : He had some hits album, but Thriller was the best.

Ken : When did he pass away?

Mr. Jordan : He passed away in June 25, 2009.

When	was	she he	born	?	She He I	was	born	in __________
	were	you they			They	were

Where	was	she he	born	?	She He I	was	born	in __________
	were	you they			They	were

When Where What How	did	you she he they we	__________ + complement (verb 1)	?	I She He They We	__________ (verb 2)	+ complement

Source:
Picture - Original picture HERE.
Post - My English notebook and Wikipedia.

How to Treat the Itching and Swelling Caused by Caterpillars

2011-04-14T16:36:00.003+07:00

Recently residents in some areas in Indonesia are worried because of the caterpillar attacks. Caterpillars are not very dangerous. However, a caterpillar alone can cause itching in our skin, so how if there are hundreds or even thousands of caterpillars in our environment?

There are several methods we can try to treat the itching and swelling cased by caterpillars:

Grate the turmeric and add quick lime (kapur sirih) and water, then heat the mixture over a flame. Once it’s cool, rub it into the skin. This mixture can also be used to treat insect stings.

Source - HERE.

Take some Rimbang (Tekokak/Leunca) fruits, slice them and rub then into the skin. Make sure that the small seeds of Rimbang fruit attached to the skin.

Source: HERE.

Mix some cooking oil and salt in a small bowl, then smeared into the skin for several minutes. We can also finely chop some onions, and then smeared them into the skin.

Source: HERE.

Mash a few stems of spinach, squeeze the juice and drink it three times a day.

Source: HERE.

Clean the skin from the caterpillar’s hair by using paper, gloves, or tape. Wash the skin with warm water and soap. Rub some salt for 5 minutes to remove the hair which still attached. Use VCO (virgin coconut oil) to help treating swelling and pain caused by caterpillars.

Source: HERE.

To stop the itching and swelling, a thick past of quick lime (Calcium Oxide) can be applied upon the area. In maximum cases, application of quick lime has showed positive results in treating a caterpillar's sting. Baking soda or ice pack can also be applied to reduce the swelling and itching.

Source: HERE.

Last but not least, do not scratch the skin which is swelling and itching. This can cause wound and infection on the skin. If the traditional methods above do not work, immediately go to the doctor. Hopefully, these caterpillar attacks do not extend to other areas.

If Mothers Were Paid for the Housework They Do Everyday…

2011-04-14T07:33:00.002+07:00

Who can afford to pay them? Did you know? If mothers were paid for the work they do everyday, they could buy Porsche 911 Carrera S every month! Believe it or not, Reuters.com states that a survey was conducted to 18,000 mothers in Canada to list their household chores such as cooking, cleaning, taking care of the children and family, etc. A company then described the value, price and salary for the housework of these mothers. The result was very surprising! It turned out that the ‘monthly income’ of a mother would be 125,000 Canadian dollars per month! It equals to 130,000 U.S. dollars, or 80,000 pounds, or 112 billion rupiah. Fantastic! Meanwhile, mothers who works would ‘only’ get 75,000 Canadian dollars plus salary from their workplaces.

Lena Boltos from Salary.com which conducted the survey and made the calculation said, “The common misconception is that being a housewife is easier than working (for example at the office). A housewife is often illustrated as a woman who just stay at home, sit in front of TV watching Oprah and eat snacks.” She added in an interview, “A housewife has got a very big responsibility. Children today have got more hectic life (schedules) than the children in the past. Mother’s really running the home business (mother is really busy).”

Salary calculation was based on ten major works that mothers do at home and the length of time the spent to do their works each day. Calculation of high salary was due to many hours of overtime. Mothers who stay at home reported to make more than 90 hours overtime while mothers who works outside put 54.6 hours overtime.

Well, apparently the housewives could be billionaires. But it my opinion, the housework done by mothers is priceless. No price can value their sincerity and love while doing the job.

Source:

Pictures - Reuploaded by me, original pictures are HERE & HERE.

Post - Reuters.com

Ruwa Jurai, Museum of Lampung Province (4)

2011-04-13T15:56:00.002+07:00

Ruwa Jurai, Museum of Lampung Province (3)

2011-04-13T15:48:00.001+07:00

State Museum of Lampung Province "Ruwa Jurai" is a public museum exhibits various kinds of natural historical and cultural heritage of Lampung. The museum was inaugurated on 24 September 1988 by Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs, Prof. DR. Fuad Hassan. These are some pictures of Ruwa Jurai Museum before becoming a museum as we know today.

Source:
Pictures - Private collection.

Do We Need to Join An Insurance Program?

2011-04-13T09:52:00.003+07:00

About two weeks ago, someone offered me some insurance programs. Have you joined any insurance programs? Basically, insurance is financial protection against loss or harm: an arrangement by which a company gives customers financial protection against loss or harm such as theft or illness in return for payment premium. Before someone offered me those programs, I’ve been thinking about joining one someday.

The company where my friend works offers three kinds of insurance program:

1. Life Insurance

The program is intended to meet our most basic needs of an insurance program: to have protection during the program, and prepare legacy if at any time we have to stop an insured because of destiny - death. There are other benefits offered by this program, namely as an investment.

2. Health Insurance

This program is especially designed for us who because of health problems should be lying in the hospital, but still want to be productive. This program not only sets aside the fund for us when we are sick and have to be hospitalized, but at the same time also provides an opportunity for us to obtain the investment results of the development of insurance premium we pay.

3. Education Insurance

Maybe we've heard before, parents who are so discipline in saving the money for their children’s education. But when it comes the time when the fund is needed, the cost of education has been skyrocketed, so the saving is not sufficient.

The program is designed to develop the fund we allocate to our children’s education. Not only offers protection and savings, the program also provides an opportunity to obtain investment returns from the development of the insurance premiums we pay.

Looks like insurance programs are quite interesting. Life insurance for investment and protection for us, health insurance for the elderly (parents), and education insurance if we are married someday and have kids. Of course we must have enough money to pay the insurance premium (the duration of each program is usually about 10 until 15 years long). So, what do you think, do we need to join an insurance program?

Source:

Pictures - The Print Shop.

Post - From my friend who works for an insurance company.

Taman Purbakala Pugung Raharjo, Lampung (2)

2011-04-12T22:16:00.000+07:00

Source:
Pictures - My father's private collection.

Taman Purbakala Pugung Raharjo, Lampung (1)

2011-04-12T22:02:00.006+07:00

Taman Purbakala Pugung Raharjo (Pugung Raharjo Archaeological Park) is one of the archaeological sites in Lampung, located in the Pugung Raharjo Village, Sekampung Udik District, East Lampung Regency. This site is situated approximately 50 kilometers from the provincial capital, Bandar Lampung. This site was discovered in the 1950s when the transmigrants from Java and Bali moved to this area and began clearing away the forest. The site is surrounded by a 1.2 km primitive fortress. Allegedly, the fort used to be filled with water from the spring on the eastern side of the site.

This 30 hectare site was build to save archaeological remains from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam era, ranging from 12^th to 16^th century AD. The artifacts found in this site are Punden Berundak, Batu Mayat/Batu Kandang, Altar Batu, Batu Berlubang, Dolmen, Arca, and inscriptions from the Han, Sung, and Ming dynasty. Artifacts found here indicate that this area was once under the influence of Sriwijaya Empire. While the inscriptions, beads, and ceramics from China show that people in the area were also related to international trade network that visited the Sunda Strait. A small museum was built near this site to perpetuate some of the findings, including Polynesian statues. This site is now maintained as a national monument.

Source:

Pictures - My father's private collection.

Post

http://www.lampungprov.go.id/?link=dtl&id=1406

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pugung_Raharjo

Level 1.10 Asking about Where Things are.

2011-04-12T16:48:00.001+07:00

Kim : Where’s my handbag?

Chloe : It’s on the sofa.

Kim : And where’s my new book?

Chloe : It’s under the sofa, Kim.

Kim : Where are my gloves?

Chloe : They’re on the armchair.

Source:

Picture - Elementary Communication Games - Jill Hadfield (1984)

Pantai Mutun (Mutun Beach), Lampung (3)

2011-04-10T20:17:00.005+07:00

Yesterday I went to the beach again after such a long time. I went there with my friends. It was just a spontaneous idea since we were so tired with such a hectic schedule at the office. So, last weekend we decided to have a hideaway for a moment and it was fun. We were a bit worried about the weather though since there was a rain pour last Friday. Sunday morning, the sky was a bit dark and there was a drizzle but we decided to carry out our plan. We left at about half past seven and arrived at the beach at half pas eight. There were only four of us since some friends suddenly couldn’t join us and two of our friends were late. We wanted to ride the banana boat but there weren’t enough people. We plan to go to the beach again next time with more friends. It will be more amusing. I took some pictures yesterday but I only posted some here. A friend asked me “From these six people, which one are you?” Just guess! Hehe…

Source:
Pictures - Private collection.

TOEFL 1.1.4 Verb Phrases that Require an -ing Form in the Complement

2011-04-09T18:15:00.001+07:00

Remember that the following verb phrases require an -ing form for a verb in the complement.

approve of	do not mind	keep on
be better of	forget about	look forward to
can’t help	get through	object to
count on	insist on	think about
		think of

S	V Ph	*C (-ing)*	M
She	forgot about	canceling	her appointment

Avoid using an infinitive after the verb phrases listed. Avoid using a verb word after look forward to and object to.

Remember that the verb phrase BE likely does not require an -ing form but requires an infinitive in the complement.

Incorrect	: David is likely knowing.
Correct	: David is likely to know.

Incorrect	: Let’s go to the movie when you don’t get through to study.
Correct	: Let’s go to the movie when you don’t get through studying.

Incorrect	: We can’t help to wonder why she left.
Correct	: We can’t help wondering why she left.

Incorrect	: I have been looking forward to meet you.
Correct	: I have been looking forward to meeting you.

Incorrect	: We wouldn’t mind to wait.
Correct	: We wouldn’t mind waiting.

Exercises:

Part A: Choose the correct answer.

Many modern architects insist on __________ materials native to the region that will blend into the surrounding landscape.

a. use

b. to use

c. the use

d. using

Part B: Choose the incorrect word or phrase and correct it.

During Jackson’s administration, those (a) who did not approve of (b) permit common people in the White House (c) were shocked by the president’s insistence that they (d) be invited into the mansion.

Source:

Picture - Reuploaded by me, original picture HERE.
Baron's How to Prepare for the TOEFL

Level 4.15 Giving Directions (2)

2011-04-05T18:37:00.003+07:00

Useful expressions

Asking for directions:

Is there a bank on the corner of Bradley Boulevard?

I'm lost. Do you know where the bank is?

Can you tell me where the bakery is?

I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I was wondering how do I get to St. Paul's Hospital from here?

Do you know where the nearest police station is?

Asking for repetition:

I don't get it. Could you repeat it again please?

I'm sorry, I'm lost. Can you repeat that?

Giving thanks:

Thanks, you've been very helpful

Don't mention it, good luck.

Thanks, you've been a big help

OK, this has been very helpful

Thanks for your time

No problem

Source:
Picture - Reuploaded by me, I can't fnd the original picture/link.

Level 4.14 Giving Directions (1)

2011-04-05T16:55:00.003+07:00

Jane : Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the store, please?

Adam : Sure. From the train station, turn left,

go along Central Avenue, until you come to Second Street, turn right,

go along Second Street, until you come to Main Street, turn left,

the store is on the corner of Main Street and Second Street,

opposite the movie theater.

Jane : Thanks, you’ve been very helpful.

Adam : You’re welcome.

A : Excuse me, but I think I might be lost

B : Where are you trying to go?

A : To the police station.

B : Just go down the street and make the second left,

you will have to walk down that street about a kilometer,

and the police station is across from Robinsons.

A : Down here and turn left on the second block,

and go down the road about a kilometer and it's opposite the Robinsons?

B : That's it.

A : Thanks.

A : Can you tell me where the bakery is?

B : Sure, turn right here and go down about four blocks then turn left,

that is Warren Road, go down there,

you will see it on the left side of the street.

A : I'm sorry, I'm lost. Can you repeat that?

B : Turn right, go down this road for blocks and turn left at the intersection of Warren Road,

walk down Warren Road,

the bakery is on the left side of the road.

A : Oh thanks, I got it now.

B : If you can't find it, just ask someone.

A : Thanks, you've been a big help.

Source:
Pictures - www.englishexercises.org - (reuploaded by me).

Level 1.8 Asking and Telling about Age and Birthday

2011-04-04T23:11:00.002+07:00

Jeff : How old are you, Fanny?

Fanny : I’m 16 years old.

Jeff : How old is your brother?

Fanny : My brother is 19 years old. How old are you, Jeff?

Jeff : I’m 16 years old, too.

Fanny : How old are you twin sisters?

Jeff : They’re 10 years old.

Fanny : When’s your birthday?

Jeff : My birthday’s on the 10^th of July. How about you?

Fanny : My birthday’s on the 9^th of August.

Source:
Picture - Print Shop (reuploaded by me).
Post - My English notebook.

Level 1.7 Asking and Answering about the Time

2011-04-04T22:59:00.002+07:00

Excuse me, what time is it?

Pardon me, could you tell me the time, please?

3:00 = it’s three o’clock.

3:10 = it’s ten past three.

3:15 = it’s a quarter past three.

3:20 = it’s twenty past three.

3:30 = it’s half past three.

3:40 = it’s twenty to four.

3:45 = it’s a quarter to four.

3:50 = it’s ten to four.

Source:
Pictures & Post- Beginning ESL Secondary - Peter Macer & Pat Nicholson (2004)

Level 1.6 Talking about Possessions

2011-04-04T22:48:00.002+07:00

Tessa : We have to prepare the stuff we need for picnic.

Molly : Have you got a beach mat?

Tessa : Yes, I have. Have you got a digital camera?

Molly : No, I haven’t but I can borrow my cousin’s.

Tessa : That’s great. Have you got any plastic glasses?

Molly : Yes, I have. How about plastic plates? Have you got any?

Tessa : Yes, I have. I’ve still got some from my last birthday party.

Have

you

got

beach mat?

Yes,

have

No,

haven’t

Has

she

umbrella?

she

has

she

any

plastic glasses

I	have	got	a	beach mat.
She	has		an	umbrella.
He			some	plastic glasses.

I	haven’t	got	a	beach mat.
She	hasn’t		an	umbrella.
He			any	plastic glasses.

Source:
Picture - Reuploaded by me, I can't find the original picture/link.
Post - My English notebook.

Level 1.5 Identifying Objects

2011-04-04T22:21:00.002+07:00

What is this? It's a cellphone.

What is that? It's a cellphone.

What are these? They're gloves.

What are those? They're gloves.

These	:	the form of "this" used before a plural noun or with a multiple referent.
Those	:	the form of "that" used before a plural noun or with a multiple referent.

Source:

Pictures - Reuploaded by me, I can't find the original pictures/links.

Post - My English notebook.

Level 1.4 Talking about Occupations

2011-04-04T21:56:00.003+07:00

Talk about what you do

Milo : What do you do?

Gary : I'm an architect. And you?

Milo : I'm a doctor.

Singular statement

Affirmative statements

I am Toby. / I'm Toby.

You are an engineer. / You're an engineer.

He is a teacher. / He's a teacher.

She is a nurse. / She's a nurse.

Negative statements

I am not Tony. / I'm not Tony.

You are not an architect. / You're not an architect.

He is not a student. / He's not a student.

She is not a doctor. / She's not a doctor.

Singular and plural nouns

Singular nouns

a chef

an athlete

Plural nouns

2 chefs

3 athletes

Plural statements

Affirmative statements

We are lawyers. / We're lawyers.

You are flight attendants. / You're flight attendants.

They are musicians. / They're musicians.

Negative statements

We are not chefs. / We're not chefs.

You are not pilots. / You're not pilots.

They are not writers. / They're not writers.

Yes / no questions and short answers

Are you Laura? Yes, I am. / No, I'm not.

Is he a manager? Yes, he is. / No, he's not.

Is Manda a teacher? Yes, she is. / No, she's not.

Are you students? Yes, we are. / No, we're not.

Are they singers? Yes, they are. / No, they're not.

Are they Bob and Sue? Yes, they are. / No, they're not.

Source:
Picture - Reuploaded by me, original picture HERE.
Post - My English notebook.

Level 1.3 Asking for and Giving Information

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Tell someone your first and last name

Receptionist : What's your last name, please?

Mr. Wong : Tom.

Receptionist : And your first name?

Mr. Wong : My first name? Tom.

Receptionist : Thank you, Mr. Wong.

Mr. Wong : You're welcome.

Get your partner's address, e-mail address, or phone number

John : What's your phone number?

Mike : 523-6620.

John : 523-6620.

Mike : That's right.

Information questions with "What"

What's your last name? Jackson.

What's her phone number? 57-34-0078.

What's his first name? Mike.

What's you e-mail address? Nashville@hotmail.co.uk

What's their address? 15 Arabella Street, Maracaibo, Venezuela

Source:

Picture - Reuploaded by me, I can't find the original picture/link.

Post - My English notebook.

Level 1.2 Alphabet and Spelling

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Listen to an English speaker recite the alphabet in English HERE.

Spell a name

Mr. Jones : Hello. I'm Jack Jones.

Ms. Green : Excuse Me?

Mr. Jones : Jack Jones.

Ms. Green : How do you spell that?

Mr. Jones : J-O-N-E-S

Proper nouns and common nouns

Proper nouns

The names of people and places are proper nouns. Use a capital letter to begin a proper noun.

Aiden Lee Salt Lake City Los Angeles

Common nouns

Other nouns are common nouns. Use a lower-case letter to begin a common noun.

photographer teacher doctor woman

Source:
Picture - Reuploaded by me, original picture HERE.
Post - My English notebook.