Quiz 1) Who owns the cafe? a) Tim b) Larry 2) What kind of company is it? a) tech company b) beverage company 3) Whose desk is it?
Grammar 5-06 | Intermediate | CEFR B2
Adjective Clause Listen to three conversations using relative pronouns.
a) Joan's desk b) They are not sure
Grammar Challenge Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Conversation #1 Man: Who is this party for? Woman: Tim. He's the ______ I was telling you about. Man: Refresh my memory. Is he the guy ______ the new cafe? Woman: No, that's Larry. He's the guy who just moved into the house down the street. Man: Oh, the ______ has that huge garage. Woman: Yes, that's the house and ______ guy. Conversation #2 Man: So, where do you work? Woman: I work for a tech company ______ business software. Man: Really, ______ of software do you make? Woman: We build tools ______ companies manage their money. Man: Really. My company, ______ deals with that sort of thing, might be interested. Woman: Great. Let me give you my card. Conversation #3 Man: Do you know ______ this is? Woman: I think that is Joan's desk. Man: No, that's not Joan's desk. The ______ has two monitors is Joan's desk. Woman: Hmm! Well then, I don't know ______ is then. Man: Well, somebody must know who sits here. Woman: Right, someone. Just ______.
Con #1
Con #2
Con #3
who opened
that help
whose desk
that's the
which
not us
guy who
what kind
one that
house that
that makes
whose it
Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you have a friend who speaks French? 2) Do you know anyone who has a nice car? 3) Where is a restaurant that serves vegan food? 4) Is there a store that sells used clothing? 5) Do you know a cafe which is open 24/7? [ _ ] Yes, there is a little shop that does that in old town. [ _ ] Yes, my friend's dad. He has a BMW. [ _ ] Yes, there's one at the station that never closes. [ _ ] Yes, Marie does. She's from Paris. [ _ ] I'm not sure, but I know a vegetarian place. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.
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English Listening Lesson Library Online - Grammar Talks - www.elllo.org Quiz 1) Monica joined Tai Chi _____ it is slow. a) because b) even though 2) What does Monica explain? a) The origins of Tai Chi. b) The type of Tai Chi she does. c) Why people do Tai Chi. 3) After Tai Chi she feels ______ .
Intermediate 5 | Lesson 06 | Adjective Clause
Live Long and Be Healthy
a) tired b) stiff c) focused 4) She says Tai Chi is good for ______ .
Monica talks about living a healthy life.
a) strength b) balance c) flexibility
Todd: So, Monica, you do Tai Chi?
5) It helps people with their _______ .
Monica: Yes, I've just joined a Tai Chi club.
a) center of gravity b) spring in their step c) reaction time
Todd: What made you join the Tai Chi club? Monica: Well, I wanted to do something that was a lot different to what I usually do, which is high impact sports like basketball and tennis. Todd: So you wanted to do something that was slower?
Grammar Challenge Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Monica: Yeah. Well, I don't usually enjoy exercise that is quite slow such as yoga, but I decided to join this club and I'm really enjoying it.
climate
span
reasonably
combination
splash
discouraged
endorphins
beneficial
Todd: So what exactly is Tai Chi? What do you do in Tai Chi?
pronounced
cultural
longevity
psychological
Monica: Well, there are different types of Tai Chi. There's the original Tai Chi which involves quick, fast movements, and then there's a slower form of Tai Chi which is quite popular in Japan. I think it's called Mr. Yang Tai Chi, and that involves very slow, pronounced movements. And that's the Tai Chi that I'm doing. Todd: How do you feel? Like after you do Tai Chi, do you feel tired? Do you feel energetic? Monica: After I've done Tai Chi, I feel quite energetic actually. I don't really feel tired because I haven't had a really hard workout, but I feel that my mind is very relaxed and very focused, and I'm very motivated to do whatever I need to do for the rest of the day. Todd: Now, you actually are a tennis coach, so you teach sports. Would you recommend Tai Chi for other athletes? Monica: Yeah, I do recommend Tai Chi for other athletes. It's quite difficult to know exactly how you would benefit from Tai Chi and how it can directly relate to a specific sport, but I've heard that it works on your energy levels and focuses your mind so that everything is in balance. And I think that can help in kind of sport because even in a sport like tennis, it's important to have balance when you're hitting the ball, when you're volleying, when you're getting ready for a smash. It actually involves having balance in terms of where your center of gravity is. So, yeah, the concepts are similar.
Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What foods are beneficial to one's health? 2) What kind of climate would like to live in? 3) What helps life longevity? 4) What activities can shorten a life span? 5) What are some psychological benefits to social media? ( 4 ) Doing stuff that is dangerous or toxic. ( 1 ) Food that are fresh and not processed. ( 3 ) Having a career that is not too stressful. ( 2 ) I prefer a climate that is warm all year round. ( 5 ) You can connect with people who are similar to you. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.
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Todd: So Monica, a minute ago we were talking about Tai Chi and about how it helps longevity, helps you live a long life. One time when I was in Bangkok, I met a guy and he was doing Tai Chi and he looked really young, but he said the secret to his old life... He said the secret to looking young was Tai Chi and cold showers. He took a cold shower every morning.
Grammar Adjective Clause with Relative Pronouns
Monica: Oh, wow! Todd: Could you do that? Monica: No, I don't think I could, actually. Todd: Yeah. You know, I actually tried it for a while. I tried it for about a week and I did feel so energized, and it was easy in Bangkok because it's really warm. But I couldn't keep it up, especially now that I'm in the cold climate. There's no way. Monica: Yeah, I remember when I was young, my mother used to teach me to splash my face with cold water in the morning because she believed that helped wake you up. And I remember as a child not liking that at all because I just found it too cold. Todd: Right, right. Monica: So I preferred to splash my face with warm water. Todd: So have you heard about any other secrets to having a long life? Monica: Yeah, I've heard of quite a few different secrets to having a long life. I guess one secret that a lot of different cultural groups seem to share is diet. If you take the Japanese as an example, and Japanese people do have a long life expectancy in comparison to other people from other countries. I think the Japanese eat a diet that's quite low in fat and reasonably low in salt as well. And I think their fluid intake is quite healthy because they drink a lot of green tea which has antioxidants in it. And a they drink a lot of miso soup which has a lot of vegetables in it, and is made from fermented barley. So I think that's very healthy. Todd: I've also heard that people in the Mediterranean, they also often have a long life span in certain regions and maybe the combination of wine, just a little wine, not too much, but wine and olive oil, and then a lot of fish, seafood, is also maybe beneficial to a long life. Monica: Yeah, that's true. I've heard French people, for example, live a long life and that has often been said due to a glass of red wine a day. And I know people think differently about alcohol and it's effect on the body these days. Todd: Right. Monica: Yeah, because alcohol used to be considered quite a bad thing and discouraged in all forms. But now people tend to think that a glass a day is actually quite beneficial to your health. Todd: I've also actually heard that laughter, that people that laugh a lot tend to live longer. Monica: Oh. Yeah, I've heard that too, actually. Because laughing releases natural endorphins, and I think that helps you physiologically and also I think psychologically you're happier if you're laughing. So, yeah, I think that long life is related to how you are feeling and I think a lot of it is psychological, as well as, physical. For example, how much you are eating and what types of food you're eating. Todd: Yeah. I guess, I'm kind of in the same boat, but I just don't know if I laugh that much. Maybe I'm in trouble.
Point 1: A defining relative clause is like an adjective, for it describes the noun or person by giving details about it. 1. 2. 3. 4.
This is the shirt that I got on sale. This is the house that had the party. The class that I took is no longer offered at the school. Do you know someone who speaks French?
Point 2: We use that and which in defining clauses with nouns. 1. 2. 3. 4.
The car that I just bought is really fast. The cafe that I usually go to is closed today. The town that I grew up in is not the same anymore. The dog which lives over there is very scary.
Point 3: We use that and who in defining clauses with people. 1. 2. 3. 4.
I know a guy that owns his own island. I know a guy who owns his own island. I only date people that don't smoke. I only date people who don't smoke.
Point 4: If the noun and the subject of the relative clause are the same thing, then you cannot omit the subject in the relative clause. 1. 2. 3. 4.
I bought a car that runs on solar power. She lives in a house that is over 200 years old. He has a last name that is very hard to pronounce. We have an old TV which only gets three channels.
Quiz 1) Who owns the cafe? a) Tim b) Larry 2) What kind of company is it? a) tech company b) beverage company 3) Whose desk is it?
Grammar 5-06 | Intermediate | CEFR B2
Adjective Clause Listen to three conversations using relative pronouns.
a) Joan's desk b) They are not sure
Grammar Challenge Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Conversation #1 Man: Who is this party for? Woman: Tim. He's the guy who I was telling you about. Man: Refresh my memory. Is he the guy who opened the new cafe? Woman: No, that's Larry. He's the guy who just moved into the house down the street. Man: Oh, the house that has that huge garage. Woman: Yes, that's the house and that's the guy. Conversation #2 Man: So, where do you work? Woman: I work for a tech company that makes business software. Man: Really, what kind of software do you make? Woman: We build tools that help companies manage their money. Man: Really. My company, which deals with that sort of thing, might be interested. Woman: Great. Let me give you my card. Conversation #3 Man: Do you know whose desk this is? Woman: I think that is Joan's desk. Man: No, that's not Joan's desk. The one that has two monitors is Joan's desk. Woman: Hmm! Well then, I don't know whose it is then. Man: Well, somebody must know who sits here. Woman: Right, someone. Just not us.
Con #1
Con #2
Con #3
who opened
that help
whose desk
that's the
which
not us
guy who
what kind
one that
house that
that makes
whose it
Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you have a friend who speaks French? 2) Do you know anyone who has a nice car? 3) Where is a restaurant that serves vegan food? 4) Is there a store that sells used clothing? 5) Do you know a cafe which is open 24/7? [ 4 ] Yes, there is a little shop that does that in old town. [ 2 ] Yes, my friend's dad. He has a BMW. [ 5 ] Yes, there's one at the station that never closes. [ 1 ] Yes, Marie does. She's from Paris. [ 3 ] I'm not sure, but I know a vegetarian place. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.
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English Listening Lesson Library Online - Grammar Talks - www.elllo.org Quiz 1) Monica joined Tai Chi _____ it is slow. a) because b) even though 2) What does Monica explain? a) The origins of Tai Chi. b) The type of Tai Chi she does. c) Why people do Tai Chi. 3) After Tai Chi she feels ______ .
Intermediate 5 | Lesson 06 | Adjective Clause
Live Long and Be Healthy
a) tired b) stiff c) focused 4) She says Tai Chi is good for ______ .
Monica talks about living a healthy life.
a) strength b) balance c) flexibility
Todd: So, Monica, you do Tai Chi?
5) It helps people with their _______ .
Monica: Yes, I've just joined a Tai Chi club.
a) center of gravity b) spring in their step c) reaction time
Todd: What made you join the Tai Chi club? Monica: Well, I wanted to do something that was a lot different to what I usually do, which is high impact sports like basketball and tennis. Todd: So you wanted to do something that was slower?
Grammar Challenge Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Monica: Yeah. Well, I don't usually enjoy exercise that is quite slow such as yoga, but I decided to join this club and I'm really enjoying it.
climate
span
reasonably
combination
splash
discouraged
endorphins
beneficial
Todd: So what exactly is Tai Chi? What do you do in Tai Chi?
pronounced
cultural
longevity
psychological
Monica: Well, there are different types of Tai Chi. There's the original Tai Chi which involves quick, fast movements, and then there's a slower form of Tai Chi which is quite popular in Japan. I think it's called Mr. Yang Tai Chi, and that involves very slow, ________ movements. And that's the Tai Chi that I'm doing. Todd: How do you feel? Like after you do Tai Chi, do you feel tired? Do you feel energetic? Monica: After I've done Tai Chi, I feel quite energetic actually. I don't really feel tired because I haven't had a really hard workout, but I feel that my mind is very relaxed and very focused, and I'm very motivated to do whatever I need to do for the rest of the day. Todd: Now, you actually are a tennis coach, so you teach sports. Would you recommend Tai Chi for other athletes? Monica: Yeah, I do recommend Tai Chi for other athletes. It's quite difficult to know exactly how you would benefit from Tai Chi and how it can directly relate to a specific sport, but I've heard that it works on your energy levels and focuses your mind so that everything is in balance. And I think that can help in kind of sport because even in a sport like tennis, it's important to have balance when you're hitting the ball, when you're volleying, when you're getting ready for a smash. It actually involves having balance in terms of where your center of gravity is. So, yeah, the concepts are similar.
Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What foods are beneficial to one's health? 2) What kind of climate would like to live in? 3) What helps life longevity? 4) What activities can shorten a life span? 5) What are some psychological benefits to social media? ( _ ) Doing stuff that is dangerous or toxic. ( _ ) Food that are fresh and not processed. ( _ ) Having a career that is not too stressful. ( _ ) I prefer a climate that is warm all year round. ( _ ) You can connect with people who are similar to you. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.
Go online to elllo.org Go online for the complete lesson! 1. Listen to the audio or video. 2. Check your answers. 3. Access 100s of free lessons.
Todd: So Monica, a minute ago we were talking about Tai Chi and about how it helps ________, helps you live a long life. One time when I was in Bangkok, I met a guy and he was doing Tai Chi and he looked really young, but he said the secret to his old life... He said the secret to looking young was Tai Chi and cold showers. He took a cold shower every morning.
Grammar Adjective Clause with Relative Pronouns
Monica: Oh, wow! Todd: Could you do that? Monica: No, I don't think I could, actually. Todd: Yeah. You know, I actually tried it for a while. I tried it for about a week and I did feel so energized, and it was easy in Bangkok because it's really warm. But I couldn't keep it up, especially now that I'm in the cold ________. There's no way. Monica: Yeah, I remember when I was young, my mother used to teach me to splash my face with cold water in the morning because she believed that helped wake you up. And I remember as a child not liking that at all because I just found it too cold. Todd: Right, right. Monica: So I preferred to ________ my face with warm water. Todd: So have you heard about any other secrets to having a long life? Monica: Yeah, I've heard of quite a few different secrets to having a long life. I guess one secret that a lot of different ________ groups seem to share is diet. If you take the Japanese as an example, and Japanese people do have a long life expectancy in comparison to other people from other countries. I think the Japanese eat a diet that's quite low in fat and ________ low in salt as well. And I think their fluid intake is quite healthy because they drink a lot of green tea which has antioxidants in it. And a they drink a lot of miso soup which has a lot of vegetables in it, and is made from fermented barley. So I think that's very healthy. Todd: I've also heard that people in the Mediterranean, they also often have a long life ________ in certain regions and maybe the ________ of wine, just a little wine, not too much, but wine and olive oil, and then a lot of fish, seafood, is also maybe beneficial to a long life. Monica: Yeah, that's true. I've heard French people, for example, live a long life and that has often been said due to a glass of red wine a day. And I know people think differently about alcohol and it's effect on the body these days. Todd: Right. Monica: Yeah, because alcohol used to be considered quite a bad thing and ________ in all forms. But now people tend to think that a glass a day is actually quite ________ to your health. Todd: I've also actually heard that laughter, that people that laugh a lot tend to live longer. Monica: Oh. Yeah, I've heard that too, actually. Because laughing releases natural ________, and I think that helps you physiologically and also I think psychologically you're happier if you're laughing. So, yeah, I think that long life is related to how you are feeling and I think a lot of it is ________, as well as, physical. For example, how much you are eating and what types of food you're eating. Todd: Yeah. I guess, I'm kind of in the same boat, but I just don't know if I laugh that much. Maybe I'm in trouble.
Point 1: A defining relative clause is like an adjective, for it describes the noun or person by giving details about it. 1. 2. 3. 4.
This is the shirt that I got on sale. This is the house that had the party. The class that I took is no longer offered at the school. Do you know someone who speaks French?
Point 2: We use that and which in defining clauses with nouns. 1. 2. 3. 4.
The car that I just bought is really fast. The cafe that I usually go to is closed today. The town that I grew up in is not the same anymore. The dog which lives over there is very scary.
Point 3: We use that and who in defining clauses with people. 1. 2. 3. 4.
I know a guy that owns his own island. I know a guy who owns his own island. I only date people that don't smoke. I only date people who don't smoke.
Point 4: If the noun and the subject of the relative clause are the same thing, then you cannot omit the subject in the relative clause. 1. 2. 3. 4.
I bought a car that runs on solar power. She lives in a house that is over 200 years old. He has a last name that is very hard to pronounce. We have an old TV which only gets three channels.