Lesson 4

A. Write the words in the box under the correct headings.

B. Read and complete this paragraph with words from Exercise A.

• The first time I went rollerblading was with my cousin Mahmoud. Mahmoud was pretty good although he had never done it before.
• I tried my best, but I kept bumping into people because I didn't know how to stop.
• Finally, a nice man showed me how to do it.
• After that I didn't fall quite as much, but I still fell.

C. Read the next paragraph of the story and the questions. Why are they difficult to answer?

1. How many things was the writer wearing?

Four (roller blades, a helmet, knee pads and wrist guards).

2. What kept falling off?

His helmet, knee pads and his roller blades.

3. What happened after half an hour?

After half an hour he told Mahmoud that he had to get new equipment.

D. Number these writing steps in the correct order.

5 Read it to make sure it is clear. Make it clearer if you need to.

3 Organize your notes so that similar ideas go together.

6 Proofread for punctuation, spelling and grammar.

2 Write your ideas in note form.

4 Write the story.

1 Choose the topic you like best (if there is a choice).

E. Write a story about the first time you did something. Follow the steps in Exercise D.

• I remember that day like it was yesterday although it was ten years ago.
• This is one of the proudest moments in any child's life.
• That was when I was learning to ride a bike.
• I had just turned five years old and my dad had been trying to teach me how to ride it.
• Firstly, with the help of training wheels, but the most challenging part was riding without them.
• I was very happy and proud to ride alone without any help.
• And when I was twelve, I decided to join the school cycle race.
• At the beginning, I was frightened, but I decided to go ahead.
• I put on my helmet my knee pads, and my elbow pads.
• I started the race, there were some boys moving ahead, but I did it. I won the race. It was one of the Prouds moments in my life.