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What is the name of the nature reserve that is the largest in Dhofar?
What is the name of the nature reserve that is the largest in Dhofar?
Khawr Ruri
Which animals are mentioned to live in Jabal Samhan?
Which animals are mentioned to live in Jabal Samhan?
What is the highest mountain in the world?
What is the highest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What is significant about the Daymaniyat Islands?
What is significant about the Daymaniyat Islands?
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The Dead Sea is the lowest sea in the world.
The Dead Sea is the lowest sea in the world.
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What should you carry when going canoeing for safety?
What should you carry when going canoeing for safety?
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A mountain is ____ than a hill.
A mountain is ____ than a hill.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What activity involves picking up trash from natural areas?
What activity involves picking up trash from natural areas?
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Khawr Ruri?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Khawr Ruri?
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What is the capital city of Egypt?
What is the capital city of Egypt?
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What is the landscape of Egypt like?
What is the landscape of Egypt like?
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What is the highest mountain in Egypt?
What is the highest mountain in Egypt?
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What is the longest river in Egypt?
What is the longest river in Egypt?
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What is your favorite place in Egypt?
What is your favorite place in Egypt?
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A capital letter should be used for all names of _______.
A capital letter should be used for all names of _______.
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A whale is the largest animal.
A whale is the largest animal.
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A giraffe is taller than a horse.
A giraffe is taller than a horse.
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Match the following animals with their descriptions:
Match the following animals with their descriptions:
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Which is the tallest building in your city/village?
Which is the tallest building in your city/village?
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What’s the best time to go to Wadi Shab?
What’s the best time to go to Wadi Shab?
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Which nature reserve has great views of the sea from the top?
Which nature reserve has great views of the sea from the top?
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The tongue twister is: Eight reindeer with ________.
The tongue twister is: Eight reindeer with ________.
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Is a bike __________ than a car?
Is a bike __________ than a car?
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Study Notes
Listening and Questions
- Practice completing sentences: "I'm at the..." and "It’s my... tomorrow."
- Recognize and circle question words: Where, Who, What, Why, When.
- Match questions with correct answers:
- Where are you? → Contextual answer expected.
- Who are you with? → Contextual answer required.
- What are you doing there? → Contextual answer needed.
- Why are you buying cupcakes? → Contextual answer discussed.
- When is the party? → Contextual answer anticipated.
Vocabulary Development
- Key geographical vocabulary includes river, mountain, lake, waterfall, city, town, forest, hill, island.
- Definitions assist in identifying key terms based on descriptive cues.
Grammar and Comparisons
- Utilize comparative structures: "This mud is deeper than my shoes", "The wadi is longer than the road."
- Engage in paired exercises to compare attributes of objects: tall/short, clean/dirty, big/small.
Nature Reserves in Oman
- Explore diverse nature reserves:
- Jabal Samhan features high mountains and various wildlife.
- Khawr Ruri is Oman’s largest reserve, housing unique species and historical ruins.
- Daymaniyat Islands serve as a marine reserve, protecting sea life.
Emergency Preparedness
- Understand emergency signals during canoeing: whistles for signaling help.
- Scenario-based learning: responding to emergencies by acting promptly.
Listening Skills
- Develop contextual understanding through multimedia. Listening exercises enhance comprehension by linking audio to visual cues.
- Respond to inquiries about personal and geographical interests, discussing favorite places in one’s country.
Writing and Research
- Complete a fact file about one’s own country paralleling provided examples.
- Essential details for fact files: Capital city, landscape features, highest mountains, notable rivers, and personal favorite locations.
Phonics
- Study pronunciation patterns: focus on the "ei" and "eigh" sound combinations.
- Engage with tongue twisters to improve articulation and fluency.
Activity Integration
- Collaborative activities involving clean-up projects in local areas encourage community awareness and environmental responsibility.
- Participation in guessing games enhances vocabulary retention and critical thinking skills.### Vocabulary and Phonics
- Keywords include weigh, beige, eighteen, and vein featuring phonetic patterns ei and eigh.
- Exercises involve listening and identifying sounds associated with these keywords.
Comparative and Superlative Forms
- Importance of using correct comparative and superlative forms in dialogue.
- Sample comparisons:
- “Is a giraffe taller than a camel?”
- “Which is the largest animal? A whale? Yes, it is!”
- Focus on adjectives: easy, fast, hot, sweet, tall, with corresponding questions to elicit responses.
Interactive Learning Activity
- Engage classmates in a question and answer game:
- Find specific items (e.g., banana) for points.
- Questions related to local nature reserves and ideal visiting times (e.g., Wadi Shab).
Listening and Speaking Skills
- Preparation for A1 Movers Listening Part 1:
- Importance of observing pictures to predict potential vocabulary during listening exercise.
- A1 Movers Speaking Part 1 involves discussing differences in pictures as an exercise to enhance observational skills.
Fun Corner Activities
- Play interactive games that combine fun and education:
- Examples of actions include “swim to the island,” “clean up rubbish,” and “climb the highest hill.”
- Challenges include missing turns and scenario-based questions, reinforcing language skills through gameplay.
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Test your listening comprehension skills with this Language Class 1 quiz. You will complete sentences based on audio prompts, identify question words, and match questions to answers. This engaging activity will help reinforce your understanding of the material covered in class.
