Grammar: Articles a, an, the Pronunciation tips: “s” sound, as in “Sun”
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A Trip to Paris
Lisa took a trip to Paris last summer.
She packed a suitcase and bought a map.
On the plane, she sat next to an old woman who liked to talk.
When Lisa arrived, she saw the Eiffel Tower from the taxi.
She stayed in a small hotel near the river.
In the morning, she had a croissant and an orange for breakfast.
Then she walked to the Eiffel Tower. There was a long line, but she waited.
From the top, she saw the whole city. She took pictures of people, buildings, and cars.
Later, she visited the Louvre Museum. She looked at a painting called the Mona Lisa.
There was a big crowd around it.
In the afternoon, Lisa sat in a park. She ate an ice cream and watched the ducks.
At night, she went to see a show at the opera. She wore a dress and felt happy.
On her last day, she walked along the Champs-Élysées.
She bought a gift for her friend.
Lisa loved her trip to Paris and wanted to go again.
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1. Where did Lisa go last summer?
– A. Berlin
– B. London
– C. Paris
– D. Rome
2. What did Lisa do before her flight?
– A. Packed a suitcase and bought a map
– B. Read a travel book
– C. Called her friend
– D. Bought a camera
3. Who did Lisa sit next to on the plane?
– A. A young boy
– B. An old woman who liked to talk
– C. Her friend
– D. A quiet man
4. What did Lisa see from the taxi?
– A. The Champs-Élysées
– B. The Louvre Museum
– C. The Opera House
– D. The Eiffel Tower
5. Where was Lisa’s hotel located?
– A. Near the river
– B. Near the airport
– C. Next to the Eiffel Tower
– D. In the city center
6. What did Lisa eat for breakfast?
– A. Cereal and milk
– B. Croissant and orange
– C. Eggs and toast
– D. Pancakes and juice
7. What did Lisa do at the Eiffel Tower?
– A. Bought souvenirs
– B. Ate lunch
– C. Took a boat ride
– D. Waited in line and took pictures
8. Which famous painting did Lisa see at the Louvre?
– A. The Scream
– B. Starry Night
– C. Girl with a Pearl Earring
– D. The Mona Lisa
9. What did Lisa do in the park?
– A. Ate ice cream and watched ducks
– B. Read a book
– C. Talked to tourists
– D. Played music
10. How did Lisa feel at the opera?
– A. Bored
– B. Tired
– C. Happy
– D. Sad
11. What did Lisa do on her last day?
– A. Went shopping at a mall
– B. Stayed in her hotel
– C. Walked along the Champs-Élysées
– D. Visited the Eiffel Tower again
12. What did Lisa buy for her friend?
– A. A postcard
– B. A gift
– C. A book
– D. A ticket
13. How did Lisa feel about her trip?
– A. She was bored
– B. She didn’t enjoy it
– C. It was okay
– D. She loved it and wanted to go again
ANSWERS: 1C 2A 3B 4D 5A 6B 7D 8D 9A 10C 11C 12B 13D
GRAMMAR TEST
Articles “a”, “an”, “the”, no article
“A” or “An”:
Use “a” or “an” when the person you’re talking to doesn’t know exactly which thing you mean.
“The”:
-Use “the” when there is only one of something, or when everyone knows what you mean.
- I see the duck that was here yesterday .
- I bought the biggest orange.
No article
When talking about all things or names (not followed by a noun).
- Croissants are tasty.
- Paris is beautiful.
GRAMMAR TEST
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1. Lisa took a trip to Paris last summer.
2. She packed a suitcase and bought a map.
3. On the plane, she sat next to an old woman who liked to talk.
4. When Lisa arrived, she saw the Eiffel Tower from the taxi.
5. She stayed in a small hotel near the river.
6. In the morning, she had a croissant and an orange for – breakfast.
7. Then she walked to the Eiffel Tower.
8. There was a long line, but she waited.
9. From the top, she saw the whole city.
10. She took pictures of – people, – buildings, and – cars.
11. Later, she visited the Louvre Museum.
12. She looked at a painting called the Mona Lisa.
13. There was a big crowd around it.
14. In the afternoon, Lisa sat in a park.
15. She ate an ice cream and watched the ducks.
16. At night, she went to see a show at the opera.
17. She wore a dress and felt happy.
18. On her last day, she walked along the Champs-Élysées.
19. She bought a gift for her friend.
20. Lisa loved her trip to Paris and wanted to go again.
PRONUNCIATION TECHNIQUE
How to pronounce the S sound.
Video links:
Excellent video:
Consonant Sound / s / as in “sun” – American English Pronunciation
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