How long have you been collecting shells? Section B 1 1a-2c Unit 6

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5. It’s 5 years _____ we left school. 6. – How long has Mary been a teacher? – _____ two years ago. since Since

Groupwork coins stamps kites stuffed animal Do you like collecting?

telephone cards bottles shoes

1a Would you like to collect any of these things? Fill in the chart. Add other things you collect. I collect I would like to collect kitesstamps coins shells dolls envelopes

What do people like to collect? Why? snow globes stuffed animals

stamp I like to collect stamps because they are interesting.

I like to collect coins because they are valuable. coins

I like to collect kites because they are beautiful.

I like to collect toys because they are lovely.

stones I like to collect stones because they are interesting.

A: What do you collect? Why? B: I collect … because …. A: How long have you been collecting them? B: I have been collecting them for … years. A: What would you like to collect? B: I would like to collect … because … Tell your partner what you collect and what you would like to collect. Say why. PAIRWORK

I collectbecause I collect...., because … I would like to collect, …. because … beautiful interesting

WhatHow long How many Bob Marcia Liam kites stuffed animals theater and movie tickets since he was ten years old 22 for five years 35 since last year 20

Ask and answer questions about Bob, Marcia, and Liam. A: What does Bob collect? B: He collects kites. A: How long has he been collecting kites? B: He’s been collecting kites since he was ten years old.

Look at Activity 2a on Page 47. Write an message from Bob, Marcia Liam. Tell about his or her collection. Dear _______, I want to tell you about my hobby. I collect _____________. I’ve been collecting them ____________________________. Yours, Bob