Brrrr. Winter in Quebec can be cold and snowy! If you are arriving here for your first winter, there is a lot of important vocabulary to understand.
Do you know the meaning of these words?
hat
mittens
scarf
boots
coat
snow
slush
gloves
tobogganing
hot chocolate
Vocabulary acquisition
Unit activities
Activity 1: Vocabulary
Activity 2: Grammar: understanding questions
Activity 3: Capsule & comprehension questions
Activity 4: Reading
Activity 5: Speaking
Activity 6: Vocabulary review
Grammar: Understanding questions
Most direct questions in English follow a structure.
(QW) + A + S + V + o
Question word, auxiliary, subject, verb, object
Ex:
Where do you live?
What is your name?
Understanding questions
What is an auxiliary? An auxiliary is a helper to show the verb tense, the mood, or the voice. Generally, they come before the main verb in a sentence. Sometimes, auxiliaries do not have a real meaning in a sentence. Furthermore, some auxiliaries like “be,” “do,” and “have” are auxiliaries and main verbs depending on the sentence.
Tense | Auxiliary | Associated Subject | Main verb |
Simple Present | Do | I, you, we, they | Base form in question/negative |
Simple Present | Does | He, she, it | Base form in question/negative |
Present Progressive | Am | I | Verb + ING |
Present Progressive | Are | You, we, they | Verb + ING |
Present Progressive | Is | He, she, it | Verb + ING |
Simple Past | Did | ALL subjects | Base form in question/negative |
Modal | Can, could, etc. | ALL subjects | Base form in all forms |
Grammar Practice
Watch the capsule
Answer the 7 comprehension questions .
Reading activity: Read the dialogue out loud and practice saying the vocabulary words.
Lisa: Hey Abdiel, I’m so excited to tell you about winter sports adventures in Quebec. I tried so many when I was there last year!
Abdiel: What did you do there?
Lisa: I loved skiing and skating on the icy lakes. It was amazing!
Abdiel: That sounds incredible. Did you wear a lot of warm clothing? My mother says that it is cold in Quebec in the winter.
Lisa: Yes, it was freezing! But I wore a tuque, mittens, a scarf, and extra socks to stay warm. My friend gave me a thick coat.
Abdiel: Did you try any other winter activities?
Lisa: Actually, I tried tobogganing. It was so much fun!
Abdiel: I don’t know what that is, but it sounds fantastic! Did you have any hot soup to warm up afterwards?
Lisa: No, I had something better! My friends gave me hot chocolate. It’s the perfect way to warm up and relax.
Abdiel: Yummy! Hot chocolate. I think I want to go to Quebec.
Speaking activity
What do you know about winter sports or activities? What kind of clothing do you need to play the sports mentioned in the capsule? Name as many activities as you can.
Vocabulary Review