The Cheese Chaser

Grammar - ESL

Read the text about Ben.

My Name is Ben. I am from Germany, but my heart is in England. Every year, I travel to a small hill in England for a very special race – the Cheese-Rolling. It is crazy and dangerous, but I love it!

My life is different because of this cheese. I don’t have a normal hobby. My hobby is cheese chasing! I don’t play football or watch TV in my free time. I train for the race. I run up and down hills every weekend. I eat healthy food. I don’t eat fast food or drink soda. I need to be strong and fast.

My friends don’t understand me. They ask: “Ben, why do you do this? Do you like cheese?” But it’s not about the cheese. It’s about the dream! Do I win? Not every year. But I always try!
 

A. Find the words in the text. 

  1. A competition where people run to win: _ _ _ _
  2. Not safe: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  3. The food you eat to be healthy: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  4. Something you really want: _ _ _ _ _
  5. To get first place in a competition: _ _ _

B. Grammar Focus: Negative Form (He/She/It)
Rule: For hesheit in the negative, we use:
He/She/It + does not (doesn't) + verb

Make these sentences negative. Use the text to help you.
Example: Ben is from France. -> Ben isn’t from France.

  1. Ben has a normal hobby.
    → Ben ______ a normal hobby.
  2. He plays football in his free time.
    → He ______ football in his free time.
  3. He eats fast food.
    → He ______ fast food.
  4. He drinks soda.
    → He ______ soda.
  5. His friends understand him.
    → His friends ______ him.

C. Grammar Focus: Questions (He/She/It)
Rule: For hesheit in questions, we use:
Does + he/she/it + verb?

Write questions for these answers. Use the words in brackets ( ).
Example: (where / from) -> Where is he from? - He is from Germany.

  1. (what / do) → ___________________________?

    • He travels to England for a cheese race.
  2. (why / train) → ___________________________?

    • Because he needs to be strong and fast.
  3. (what / eat) → ___________________________?

    • He eats healthy food.
  4. (his friends / understand) → ___________________________?

    • No, they don't understand him.
  5. (he / win every year) → ___________________________?

    • No, he doesn't win every year.

D. Your Turn! (Твоя очередь!)
Answer the questions about Ben in full sentences.

  1. Does Ben have a normal hobby?
    → No, ______.
  2. Where does Ben travel every year?
    → He ______.
  3. What is his dream?
    → His dream is ______.

Practice task Outcomes Unit 2

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Task 1. Read the following descriptions of people and fill in the gaps with the correct phrase from the target vocabulary.

 

  1. 1. Mia is very ambitious, but sometimes she comes across as __________ because she constantly talks about her achievements. However, deep down, she’s quite __________— if you have a problem, she’s always willing to listen.
  2. 2. Jake is quite introverted and usually __________. He’s not unfriendly, just a bit of a __________ who enjoys his own company.
  3. 3. Lena had a very __________, so she finds it hard to relate to people who’ve faced hardships. Still, she’s learning to __________ and not take life so seriously.
  4. 4. Ryan is incredibly __________—no matter what happens, he just __________ and stays calm. His positive attitude really __________ those around him.
  5. 5. Sophie is very __________ about her work, but she also has __________ and never changes her mind once it’s made up. She __________, even when others pressure her to compromise.
  6.  

Task 2. Answer the following questions using at least two target vocabulary words in each response.

 

  1. 1. Think of someone you admire. What personality traits do they have that you find inspiring?
    (Example: My friend is incredibly resilient—she takes everything in her stride and never gets dragged down by setbacks.)
  2. 2. Describe a time when you or someone you know had to stand firm on a decision. How did they handle it?
    (Example: My colleague sticks to her guns even when others disagree, but she’s not prickly about it—she stays approachable.)
  3. 3. Do you think people’s upbringing affects their personality long-term? Why or why not?
    (Example: Someone with a sheltered upbringing might be prone to shock when facing real-world challenges, but sheer resilience can help them adapt.)

 

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