Україна 02000 Київ, вулиця Васильківська, 14

The second conditional with superheroes 

1. Read and match 

1). Super Strength: a). He could leap over an 8th of a mile or over a tall building.
2). Super Durability: b). Superman could run faster than an express train.
3). Super Speed: c). Superman was highly resistant to injury. However, he was not so invulnerable as in his modern depictions; although immune to conventional firearms, heavy artillery could injure him.
4). Enhanced Leaping d). Superman’s eyesight and hearing were far in excess of a human being’s.
5). Super Senses: e). The character was depicted as having the ability to move large vehicles, including cars, trains, and ships.

Super – супер, надзвичайний, неймовірний

Super Strength – надзвичайна сила

Super Speed – надзвичайна швидкість

Enhanced Leaping – покращений стрибок

Super Durability – надзвичайна міцність

Super Senses – надзвичайні відчуття

What are the main senses of a human ? 

Although traditionally around five human senses were known (namely sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing) watch the video and tell what superpowers were mentioned there ? Translate all the senses into the ukrainian language.

sight

smell

touch

taste

hearing

Telekinesis 

Invulnerability  

Hard light constructs  

Telepathy 

Super Speed       

 Fire Manipulation    

Super Strength    

Invisibility   

 Flight   

Shapeshifting

 

Match the names with the pictures 

Mystique 

Doctor Strange 

Captain America 

Green Lantern 

Flash 

Human Torch 

Hulk 

Invisible woman 

Superman 

 

Match the pictures to the super power heroes have 

  

Grammar spot

The second conditionals 

The second conditional is used to imagine present or future situations that are impossible or unlikely in reality.

If + Past Simple , would + Present Simple 

Example, 

If I were you, I would drink tea instead of cola 

I wouldn’t eat so much ___ if I were you  

If clause – condition.    Main clause – result 

If we had a garden, we could have a cat.

If I won a lot of money, I’d buy a big house in the country.

I wouldn’t worry if I were you.

 

Note!

If + Past Simple , would/could/might + Infinitive

If I were a superhero, I would …

If I made a superhero, he could … 

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: ………. 

 

Task 1

Watch this video and complete exercises

Exercise 1

1). If you had more time, what _________ you do?

2). If you _____ (know) how to cook, would you open a restaurant? 

3). I _______ fly to Italy if I had a ticket. 

4). He ______ buy Lamborghini, if he _____ (have) money. 

Task 2

If you were a superhero, who would you be? 

BBQman ?

Exercise on Grammar

Here are exercises practice the second conditional, along with sample answers:

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in the second conditional.

  1. If I __________ (win) the lottery, I would travel the world.
  2. She __________ (buy) a house if she had enough money.
  3. If it __________ (rain) tomorrow, we would stay indoors.
  4. They __________ (visit) their grandparents if they had more free time.
  5. He __________ (learn) to play the guitar if he had the opportunity.

Answers:

  1. won
  2. would buy
  3. rained
  4. would visit
  5. would learn

Exercise 3: Complete the Sentences

Instructions: Complete the sentences using the second conditional form of the verbs provided.

  1. If she studied harder, she __________ (get) better grades.
  2. I __________ (travel) to Japan if I had enough vacation time.
  3. They __________ (attend) the concert if they had bought tickets earlier.
  4. If you had more money, you __________ (buy) a new car.
  5. He __________ (learn) French if he took classes regularly.

Answers:

  1. would get
  2. would travel
  3. would attend
  4. would buy
  5. would learn

Exercise 4: Write Your Own Sentences

Instructions: Create sentences using the second conditional based on the prompts given.

  1. Prompt: If you had the chance to meet any historical figure, who would you meet?
    • Example Response: If I had the chance, I would meet Albert Einstein.
  2. Prompt: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
    • Example Response: If I could live anywhere, I would live in Paris.
  3. Prompt: If you won a million dollars, what would you do?
    • Example Response: If I won a million dollars, I would travel around the world.

Task 3: Writing Prompts

Create a series of writing prompts that require the use of the second conditional. For example:

  • “If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?”
  • “If you had a superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?”
  • “If you could change one event in history, what would it be and how might it impact the world today?”

Task 4: Role-Play Scenarios

Develop role-play scenarios that encourage participants to use the second conditional. For instance:

  • “Imagine you’re a time traveler. If you could visit any historical era, which one would you choose and why?”
  • “You’re planning a dream vacation. If money weren’t an issue, where would you go and what would you do there?”
  • “You’re in a job interview. If you were offered the job, how would it change your life?”

Task 5: Problem-Solving Challenges

Craft problem-solving challenges where the solution involves the use of the second conditional:

  • “You’re an architect designing a city. If you had unlimited resources, how would you plan the perfect sustainable city?”
  • “As a scientist, if you could solve any global issue (e.g., climate change, hunger, etc.), what steps would you take to address it?”
  • “You’re part of a team creating a new product. If you could guarantee its success, what features would you prioritize and why?”

These tasks aim to encourage the use of the second conditional in creative and practical ways, prompting individuals to think hypothetically and explore various possibilities.

Home task

Watch this video for a revision, complte exercises and play games

For teachers

Lesson Title: Exploring the Second Conditional

Objective:

  • Understand the structure and usage of the second conditional.
  • Practice forming sentences in the second conditional.
  • Apply the second conditional in hypothetical scenarios.

Materials Needed:

  • Whiteboard/Flipchart
  • Markers
  • Handouts with exercises and scenarios

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

  • Begin the lesson by discussing the purpose of the second conditional: talking about unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future.
  • Present the structure: “If + past simple, would + base verb.”
  • Write examples on the board and elicit responses from students to ensure understanding.

2. Examples and Explanation (15 minutes)

  • Provide various examples using different subjects and verbs.
  • Discuss the differences between the zero, first, and second conditionals to highlight how the second conditional is used specifically for unreal or improbable situations in the present or future.

3. Guided Practice (15 minutes)

  • Distribute worksheets or handouts with fill-in-the-blank exercises in the second conditional.
  • Monitor students as they work on the exercises, providing assistance where needed.

4. Application and Discussion (15 minutes)

  • Engage students in a discussion using hypothetical scenarios:
    • “If you won a million dollars, what would you do?”
    • “If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?”
    • “If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?”
  • Encourage students to respond using the second conditional, fostering conversation and creativity.

5. Group Activity (10 minutes)

  • Divide students into groups and provide each group with a scenario card.
  • Ask them to create a short skit or dialogue using the second conditional to present their scenario.
  • Encourage creativity and originality in their presentations.

6. Recap and Conclusion (5 minutes)

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson: the structure of the second conditional and its use in hypothetical situations.
  • Encourage students to practice using the second conditional in their daily conversations or written exercises.

Homework (Optional):

  • Assign a few exercises or scenarios for students to practice forming sentences in the second conditional.

Assessment:

  • Evaluate students’ understanding through their participation in discussions, completion of exercises, and performance in the group activity.

 

 

 

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