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This One or That One? this, that, these, those
Students practise this, that, these and those while shopping for clothes, then write a conversation in a clothes shop.
Demonstratives · Clothes · Shopping
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Plan at a glance
Aims
- Use this / that / these / those accurately
- Learn and use 17 words and phrases in 2 sets: Clothes, Wearing and trying on
- Read for detail: A jacket for the wedding
- Writing task: In a clothes shop
Stages · 45 min
- 5 minLead-in: Pairs talk about clothes and share ideas with the class.
- 5 minVocabulary: Ex. 1
- 5 minLanguage focus: Go through the grammar notes together and check understanding.
- 15 minControlled practice: Ex. 2–4
- 5 minReading: Ex. 5
- 10 minWriting: Ex. 6
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Near and far
- Near you: this (one thing), these (more than one). This jacket is nice. These shoes are too small.
- Far from you: that (one thing), those (more than one). Look at that hat! Who are those people?
one and ones
- Use one / ones so you don't repeat the noun: I don't like the red dress. I prefer the blue one.
- Which socks are yours? — The black ones.
- Which hat do you want? — This one, please.
On the phone and introducing people
- On the phone, say who you are with this is: Hello, this is Maria.
- Introduce people with this is: Mum, this is my friend Kate.
- Not: Here is Maria. / I am Maria speaking.
Study tips
- Point at things in your room and name them: this chair, those books, that window.
- Practise in a shop: Can I try this one on? Have you got these in a bigger size?
Glossary
- Clothes9 items
- Wearing and trying on8 items
Complete the exercises, then check your answers.
1
Clothes
Choose the correct word or phrase.
- a
What are you going to ___ to the party tonight?
- b
Lily is wearing a long blue ___ with a white top.
- c
She's wearing a red ___. It's one piece, from her shoulders to her knees.
- d
It's a warm evening, so you only need a light ___.
- e
My son always wears a baseball ___.
- f
Grandma is wearing a big ___ with flowers on it.
- g
That colour really ___ you! You look great.
- h
These shoes ___ me. They aren't too big and they aren't too small.
2
this, that, these or those?
Read the clue in brackets. Then choose the correct word.
- a
(It's in your hands.) I really like ___ jacket. Can I try it on?
- b
(They're on the other side of the shop.) Look at ___ hats over there!
- c
(You're wearing them.) ___ shoes are too small for me.
- d
(It's in the shop window.) How much is ___ dress in the window?
- e
(You're wearing it.) I love ___ skirt. It was a present from my mum.
- f
(They're far away, by the door.) Who are ___ people over there?
- g
(On the phone) Hello, ___ is Maria. Can I speak to Ben, please?
- h
(They're in your hands.) Are ___ socks yours?
- i
(Yesterday) We had a great party last night. ___ was a lovely evening.
3
one or ones?
Choose the correct word.
- a
I don't like the red dress. I prefer the blue ___.
- b
These shoes are too small. Have you got any bigger ___?
- c
Which hat do you want? — This ___, please.
- d
My old jeans are dirty, so I'm wearing my new ___.
- e
This jacket is too expensive. Is there a cheaper ___?
- f
Which socks are yours? — The black ___.
4
Find the mistake
One sentence has a mistake. Choose the correct sentence.
- a
Choose the correct sentence.
- b
Choose the correct sentence.
- c
Choose the correct sentence.
- d
Choose the correct sentence.
- e
Choose the correct sentence.
- f
Choose the correct sentence.
- g
Choose the correct sentence.
- h
Choose the correct sentence.
- i
Choose the correct sentence.
- j
Choose the correct sentence.
5
Read: A jacket for the wedding
Read the text. Then choose the correct answer.
Tom's sister Kate is getting married next month, so Tom is in a clothes shop with his friend Ali. "Look at those jackets over there," says Ali. "What about that grey one?" Tom tries it on, but it doesn't fit well. It's too big. "Have you got this jacket in a smaller size?" he asks the shop assistant. "Sorry, this is the last one. But these blue ones are the same price." Tom tries on a blue jacket. It fits well, and the colour suits him. "Great, I'll take this one," he says. Then his phone rings. "Hi Tom, this is Kate. Don't forget to buy a hat! All the men are wearing hats at the wedding." Tom looks at the hats near the door. "Not those caps," laughs Ali. "You need a real hat!"
- a
Why does Tom need new clothes?
- b
What is the problem with the grey jacket?
- c
Which jacket does Tom buy?
- d
Who calls Tom?
- e
What does Kate tell Tom to buy?
6
Write: In a clothes shop
Write a conversation.
You are in a clothes shop with a friend. Write your conversation. (8–10 lines) Use this, that, these, those, this one and the blue ones. Word box: wear · change · dress · skirt · jacket · hat · cap · suit · fit well · wrong size Example: A: Look at that jacket! B: The green one? A: No, the black one. Can I try it on? B: Yes! That colour really suits you.
Suggested minimum: 40 words
0 words · aim for at least 40
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- Step UpAnswer the lesson's questions to climb to the top.
- Pair UpMatch the lesson's words to their meanings against the clock.
- SnapA word and a meaning: do they go together? Answer fast.
- Quiz BoardTeams choose questions worth 100 to 500 points.
- Retro arcadeWord Invaders, Word Snake, Word Maze and Word Crossing: classic arcade games with the lesson's words.
Glossary
The 17 words and phrases this lesson teaches, in 2 sets.
Clothes
- dress
- a piece of clothing that covers the body and legs, usually worn by women and girls
- skirt
- a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers part of the legs, usually worn by women and girls
- jacket
- a short coat
- hat
- you wear it on your head
- cap
- a soft hat with a hard part at the front
- shoes
- you wear them on your feet
- jeans
- trousers, usually blue, that people often wear every day
- socks
- you wear them on your feet, under your shoes
- coat
- you wear it over your clothes when it is cold
Wearing and trying on
- wear
- to have clothes on your body
- suit
- to look good on someone: That colour suits you.
- change
- to put on different clothes
- fit well
- to be the right size
- wrong size
- too big or too small for you
- size
- how big or small something is
- colour
- red, blue and green are colours
- look
- to seem: That dress looks nice.
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