LESSON 4

CAN YOU….?
 OBJECTIVES
Vocabulary: Verb phrases

Grammar: Can/ can’t

Pronunciation: Sentence stress

Speaking: Can you…?
I. VOCABULARY
Verb phrases
 VOCABULARY: VERB PHRASES

sing a song
/sɪŋ ə sɒŋ/

Hát (một bài hát)

Eg. Now we'd like to sing a song.

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 VOCABULARY: VERB PHRASES

help somebody
/help ˈsʌmbədi/

Giúp đỡ ai đó

Eg. Come and help me lift this box.

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 VOCABULARY: VERB PHRASES

take a photo
/teɪk ə ˈfəʊtəʊ/

Chụp ảnh

Eg. I will take a photo of the house.

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 Look at the photos and say the phrases.

1 2 3

sing a song take a photo help somebody

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II. GRAMMAR
Can/ Can't
 Look at the sentences and match them to their meanings (a-d).

d
1. I can't sing!
a
2. You can’t come in when you don’t have ID.
c
3. Can you come with me, please?
b
4. She can wait there.

a. It isn’t OK.
b. It’s possible.
c. Please do it.
d. I don’t know how.

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 CAN
USES
1. I can sing. I know how to.
I can’t dance. I don’t know how to.

2. I can come. It’s possible for me.

I can’t come. It’s not possible for me.

3. You can park here. It’s OK. It’s permitted.

You can’t park here. It’s not OK. It’s not permitted.

4. Can you help me? Please do it.

Can I open the window? Is it OK if I do it?

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 CAN
FORM

(+) S + can + V(inf).

(-) S + cannot/ can’t + V(inf).

(?) Can + S + V (inf)?

Yes, S + can./ No, S + can't.

Make your own sentences.

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 Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of can/ can’t.

1. I know how to play the piano.

→ I can play the piano
__________________________________.
2. It’s possible for her to meet me after work.
can meet me after work
→ She _______________________________.
3. Please open the door.
Can
→ _______ open the door, please
you ________________________?
4. My boyfriend doesn’t know how to ski.
can't ski
→ My boyfriend _______________________.
5. Is it OK if I use your car?
Can I ________________________?
→ _______ use your car, please
6. It’s not permitted to take photos here.
can’t take photos here
→ You ________________________________.

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 III.
PRONUNCIATION
Sentence stress
Listen to the conversations, then listen and repeat. Copy the rhythms.

1. A: Can you play a musical instrument?

B: Yes, I can.
A: What can you play?
B: I can play the guitar.
2. A: Where can I sit?
B: You can sit over there.
3. A: Can I park here?
B: No, you can’t. You can’t park here.

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 Listen. Circle a or b.

1. a. I can sing.
b. I can’t sing.
2. a. She can dance very well.
b. She can’t dance very well.
3. a. He can cook.
b. He can’t cook.
4. a. I can come to the meeting.
b. I can’t come to the meeting.
5. a. You can park here.
b. You can’t park here.
6. a. I can drive.
b. I can’t drive.

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IV. SPEAKING
 Interview

Can you …?
If you can, say Yes.
If not, say No.

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Sharing corner: What do you hope you can do?

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 WRAP-UP
Vocabulary: Verb phrases

Grammar: Can/ can’t

Pronunciation: Sentence stress

Speaking: Can you…?
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