The Amazing Spider Man: Indefinite Articles, Vocabulary Practice

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THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN

MOVIE ACTIVITY

Before you watch:

What’s in the girl’s bag?  

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What’s in the man’s briefcase? 

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Write down three possible  objects. Then, compare with your partner.

While you watch:

Watch the video segment. Check the correct answers.

A. Where’s Peter?

(   ) at school

(   ) at home

(   ) at the gym

B. Who’s Peter talking to?

(   ) Gwen and Dr. Curt

(   ) Ben and May Parker

(   ) Dr. Stacy and Dr. Rattha

C. Who are Ben and May?

(   ) Peter’s parents

(   ) Peter’s uncle and aunt

(   ) Peter’s grandparents

After you watch:

Watch the video segment. Check T (true) or F (false) in the statements.

A. After talking to Ben  and May, Peter goes to the kitchen. (    )

B. Peter wears contact lenses (   )

C. The briefcase belongs to Peter (    )

 Peter finds some objects in the briefcase. Make a list of four objects you observed in the scene. Then, compare with your partner. Don't forget to use a / an / X (no article) before the objects.

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The Beach: Indefinite Articles

This is a great scene for indefinite articles practice. The scene is easy and interesting, and you can also generate discussion on what to take to a desert island.


A. Imagine that you live on a desert island. You can take with you only 10 items from the list below. In groups, check the parentheses of the ones your group would choose. Then complete the blanks of all the items with A, AN, or X (No article).



1. ( ) ...... toothpaste

2. ( ) ...... toothbrush

3. ( ) ...... new pair of swimtrunks

4. ( ) ...... new hat

5. ( ) ...... bottle of vodka

6. ( ) ...... bars of chocolate

7. ( ) ...... aspirin

8. ( ) ...... boxes of tampons

9. ( ) ...... industrial soap

10. ( ) ...... tin of beef curry

11. ( ) ...... batteries

12. ( ) ...... copy of the Daily Telegraph

13. ( ) ...... jasmine tea

14. ( ) ...... lip balm

15. ( ) ...... bath oil

16. ( ) ...... big box of bleach

17. ( ) ...... hair conditioner

18. ( ) ...... cinnamon

19. ( ) ...... anti-perspirant

20. ( ) ...... makeup remover


B. Now watch the segment and check your answers.


C. What would you add to the list?


Answer key:

1. x
2. a
3. a
4. a
5. a
6. x
7. x
8. x
9. x
10. a
11. x
12. a
13. x
14. x
15. x
16. a
17. x
18. x
19. x
20. x



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