2018

ASEAN School of Cambodia

Language Department

[CONVERSATION LEVEL 6]
Prepared by Mr. Robert, ASC directer
Writing by Mr. Vattanak Tel: 070 66 88 92/ 092 743 792
 Chapter 1 : All 12 Tenses in English
1.1 Simple Aspect: Present Simple

1.1A Fix the errors in the following sentences.

1. For the most part, my daddy take a train to work-it’s less hassle than a car.
2. Dara often watering plants in yard once a day.
3. Besides English, what language courses do you study?
4. She rarely talk to strangers.
5. My neighbors usually make party at the weekend.
6. Jenifer does not enjoys speaking with acquaintances.
7. They likes to spend their time socializing.
8. My house has a specious garden with green grasses where many falling leaves are on.
9. Bopha don’t eat meat. She’s vegetarian.
10.Does his parents get divorced?

1.1B Forms of Present Simple

P: Verb(present)[s,es,ies]

Present Simple N: Verb(base form)

Q: Verb(base form)

For example:

1. She never washes her clothes by herself.

2. Mary studies languages at ASC, which is located in Russey Keo District.
3. Mr. Robert sometimes plays football when he is free from work.
4. Dara doesn’t take a nap after lunch.
5. Cambodia has 2 main season: rainy and dry.
6. Cambodian people are friendly, hardworking, honest, and fruitful.
7. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
8. In general, water boils at 100ºC.
9. Angkor Wat Temple is situated in Cambodia.
10.Cambodia doesn’t share boundaries with Myanmar.
1.1C Usages of Present Simple

Facts –She works at ASC.

General true –Cambodia has 2 main seasons.

Habitual actions –I cook breakfast every morning.

Future timetable –The meeting starts from 8:30 A.M.

1.1D Fill the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Mary (go) to monastery every Sunday.

2. Lionesses usually (defend) their cubs from predators.
3. The earth (orbit) the sun.
4. My friend and I (like) like to dance once in a while.
5. The capital city of Malaysia (be) Jakarta.
6. Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, (site) at the
junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.
7. Wat Phnom(be) a Buddhist temple located in Phnom Penh,
Cambodia.
8. I (not/ drink) alcohol.
9. She (not/know) how to drive car.
10.Our monthly meeting (start) on Saturday from 8:30A.M.
1.2 Simple Aspect: Past Simple

1.2A Fix the errors in the following sentences.

1. I didn’t slept well last night.

2. Mary is born in Phnom Penh city.
3. Dara has a terrible headache yesterday.
4. She was cleaning the vase when she drops it.
5. She buys Lexus 330 last year.
6. The phone rings while I was sleeping.
7. My dog barking a lot last night.
8. I quitted smoking 2 years ago.
9. She uses to drink coffee.
1.2B Forms of Past Simple

P: Verb(past)

Past Simple N: Verb(base form)

Q: Verb(base form)

For example:

1. We went on holiday to Siem Reap province last year.

2. We took a taxi to the airport.
3. We walked to the park and then played tennis.
4. The man in the shop said something to the women, but she didn’t hear
him.
5. I wrote a letter to a friend, and then I posted it.
6. Where did you buy your T-shirt?
7. She enjoyed Pchum Ben Day.
8. I purchased a pair of trousers and a shirt.
9. I didn’t understand the lesson.
10.I took a trip around the city by bus.

1.2C Usage of Past Simple

We use Past Simple to talk about an action or situation in the past which is
finished. We often say when it happened(e.g. yesterday, last night):

She visited Angkor Wat temple last year.

1.2C Fill the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. It (rain) like cat and dog yesterday.

2. Kim (move) to live in the city center 3 years ago.
3. I (finish) my computer course last week.
4. She (deliver) a speech in English language in the
conferance.
5. Mary (teach) English at ASC for 2 years.
6. When she (do) dishes, she went to sleep.
7. By the time we (go) to the cinema, the film had already
started.
1.3 Simple Aspect: Future Simple

1.3A Fix the errors in the following sentences.

1. I will working harder for the next term.

2. Mary will not joins the trip to Siem Reap province.
3. No worries. I will help you as much as I can.
4. Will Sonita comes with us this evening?
5. They going to make party this weekend after finishing the final exam.
6. I always will believe in you.
7. Look at the sky. It going to rain like cat and dog.
8. My dad will quits smoking.
9. I won’t drink alcohol anymore.
10.Tevy will stops working from here.

1.1B Forms of Future Simple

P: Will + infinitive

Future Simple N: Will not + infinitive

Q: Will....+ infinitive?

For example:

1. Mary will not join the party.

2. We will take a taxi to the airport.
3. We will walk to the park and then played tennis.
4. The man in the shop will say something to the women.
5. I will write a letter to a friend.
6. Where will you buy your T-shirt?
7. She will enjoy Pchum Ben Day.
8. I will purchase a pair of trousers and a shirt.
9. I won’t understand the lesson.
10.I will take a trip around the city bus.
 Will
Predictions based on our own opinions or guesswork
-She will visit us someday.
Decision made at the time of speaking
-Oh our guests are here. I’ll go and short out some drinks for them.
Notes: In question asking about decisions, we can use shall(with I and we)
Indicating determination, especially when the action is decided on
-I will come with you at the weekend, whatever my parents say no!
-I’ll come on time!
Be going to

Future plans that you surely do in the future

-Mary is going to enroll her daughter in English class at ASC next week.
Making a prediction, especially if there is evidence in the present to justify the
predictions
-Look at the sky. It’s going to rain very soon.

1.3D Put ‘Will’ or ‘Be going to’.