A Closer Look 2 · Tiếng Anh 9

Mục tiêu bài học

Apply the unit grammar to meaningful sentences.

Bài giảng

Meaning and form

Past continuous: was/were + V-ing describes an action in progress at a past time. Past simple can interrupt it: While Grandma was cooking, I arrived. Wish + past simple expresses an unreal present wish: I wish I knew the recipe. With be, were is a standard form for all subjects in wishes.

From rule to accurate use

Start with the intended meaning, then identify the subject and verb pattern.

Worked example 1: At eight last night, Grandma {{1}} dinner. (cook)

Answer and reasoning: At eight last night, Grandma was cooking dinner. (cook) At a past time,was + cooking shows an action in progress.

Worked example 2: While we ___, the lights went out.

Answer and reasoning: were studying Past continuous gives the background action.

Apply the rule to a new sentence rather than memorising only the answer.

Khái niệm chính

Language focus: Past continuous: was/were + V-ing describes an action in progress at a past time. Past simple can interrupt it: While Grandma was cooking, I arrived. Wish + past simple expresses an unreal present wish: I wish I knew the recipe. With be, were is a standard form for all subjects in wishes.

Ví dụ

Ví dụ 1
Use the past continuous of cook: At eight last night, Grandma {{1}} dinner.
Xem lời giảiẨn lời giải
Use the past continuous of cook: At eight last night, Grandma was cooking dinner. At a past time,was + cooking shows an action in progress.

Từ vựng

heritage
di sản
Recipes are part of cultural heritage.
preserve
gìn giữ
Families preserve recipes by teaching children.
generation
thế hệ
Each generation adds its memories.
traditional
truyền thống
We cooked a traditional dish.

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