A1 Listening: Verb “To Be”

Pre-Listening Task

Warm-up: Choose the words that describe people (adjectives or jobs). Then check your answers.

Hint: Adjectives describe people or things (e.g., happy, tall). Jobs use the verb to be (e.g., “I am a teacher”).

Audio

Listen to the following audio and complete the activities.

Activity 1: Fill in the blanks (Verb “to be”)

Complete with am, is, or are.

1. Anna ______ twenty-five years old.
2. Her mother ______ fifty years old.
3. Her father ______ tall and strong.
4. Tom ______ a student.
5. They ______ in the park.

Activity 2: True or False

Write True or False based on the listening.

1. Today is Monday.
2. The weather is rainy.
3. Anna’s family is not with her.
4. Her father is tall and strong.
5. They are ready for a picnic.

Activity 3: Comprehension Questions

Answer in short sentences. Use the verb to be.

1. What is the weather like?
2. Where is Anna?
3. Who is fifty-two years old?
4. What are they ready for?
5. How is the park?