1a.
Zhou Yan: What book are you reading, Maria?
Maria: I’m reading an English book.
Zhou Yan: I think you must like English very much.
Maria: Yes. It’s easy and interesting. What do you think of it?
Zhou Yan: I don’t like it. It’s a little difficult. I like history very much because it’s very interesting.
Maria: My history is not good. Can we help each other?
Zhou Yan: Good idea!
Maria: Oh, it’s time for class. Let’s go.
Zhou Yan: OK.
2a.
learning about the past speaking English singing and dancing
talking about a map of China drawing pictures
working on computers working on math problems I
Example:
A: They are learning about the past in the class.
What class are they having?
B: They are having a history class.
2b.
A: Which subject do you like best?
B: I like history best.
A: Why do you like it?
B: Because it’s easy and interesting.
What do you think of it?
A: I think it’s difficult and boring.