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2018

Trinity Grade 3 Revision Booklet

Gregor Smith MR GREG’S ENGLISH CLOUD

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INTRODUCTION

At Initial stage, GESE exams take the form of an unscripted conversation with

a Trinity examiner. The examiner uses visual materials to engage the

candidate and create an authentic conversation to test their speaking and

listening skills. – Trinity College London

Trinity is an oral course that focuses on the student responding appropriately to

simple questions and requests while demonstrating an understanding of the

topic. The student is expected to use basic sentence patterns and phrases to

communicate with another on simple everyday situations.

Trinity Grade is the last stage in the initials stages. The test is around 7 minutes

long where the students gets measured on their;

Communicative skills

Grammar

Lexis

Phonology

The student is graded from A to D, with A being the highest grade and D the

lowest. A level A grade is given to students who show great understanding of

the topics covered, speaking with a highly level of accuracy and appropriacy.

The interaction between the student and the other subject would both sides

contributing promptly and fluently to the conversation.

The textbook focuses on the grammar and detail aspects of Trinity Grade 3. It

outlines the main vocabulary that is covered in the course and how the student

can present the information in a detailed and formal way which is required for a

distinction mark.

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REVIEW

Trinity Grade 2 Exam Review The student must be able to answer the following questions with a few words,

short sentences or full sentences. One-word answers are generally not accepted

as it does not show whether the student comprehends the question. The

student, when required, must be able to describe an object or person in

simplistic form using basic phrases or sentences.

Basic Introduction

How are you today?

What is your name?

How old are you?

What is the weather like today?

Family

The student must able to name the people in their family and give a short

description.

Who is in your family?

How many people are in your family?

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

What is his/her name?

How old is he/she?

What is your father’s/mother’s name?

What does he/she look like?

Have you got any uncles or aunts?

Home

The student must be able to describe their house to the examiner and the

contents inside.

Where do you live?

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Do you live in a house or a flat?

(flat) What floor do you live on?

Is your house/flat big?

How many rooms do you have?

What rooms do you have?

Do you have a garden or a balcony?

What is your bedroom like?

What is in your kitchen? What do you do in the kitchen?

What is in your living room? What do you do in the living room?

What is in your bathroom?

Days and Months

The student must be able to identify their days and months. Additionally, they

must be able to recall specific time periods.

What day is it today?

What was the day yesterday?

What month is it now?

When is your birthday?

When is your father’s/mother’s birthday?

When do you go on holiday?

What month is Christmas/Halloween/New Year?

Activities

The student must be able to identify what activities they and others can and

cannot do.

What do you like to do in your free time?

Can you sing/dance/swim?

Can your father/mother sing/dance/swim?

What do you do on Monday/Saturday morning?

What do you do on Tuesday/Sunday afternoon?

Pet

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The student is required to tell the examiner about their pet if they have one.

Do you have a pet?

What is its name?

What colour is it?

What is it doing now? Is it sleeping?

Where does he sleep?

What does it eat?

Prepositions and Tenses

Students are required to able to answer in present continuous tense and know

the basic prepositions (next to, in front of, behind, above, under, in between)

What are you doing now?

What is your father/mother doing now?

Am I dancing?

Are you dancing?

Where is the table?

Where is the clock?

Where is the door?

Where is the board?

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GRAMMAR FOCUS

Introduction There are three main tenses that the student must be able to comprehend and

speak in, present, past and future tense.

Present tense – talking about events that are involved now

Past tense – events that have finished

Future tense – events that have not yet started

Tense Form

Present Tense I play Past Tense I played

Future Tense I will play

Revision Tenses are covered in Trinity Grade 2 and is advised that the student can define

the tenses and the reasons for using them. To obtain the highest mark possible

in Trinity Grade 3, the student must be able to speak in the tenses fluently. The

student can determine what tense to speak in by listening to the tense of the

question, which will be covered in the later units.

Present Tense Form

Singular Plural

I play You play He plays She plays

They play We play

1. I play football.

2. You play football.

3. They play football.

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Past Tense Form Singular Plural

I played You played He played She played

They played We played

1. I played football on Monday.

2. You played football on Monday.

3. They played football on Monday.

Future Tense Form

Singular Plural

I will play You will play He will play She will play

They will play We will play

1. I will play football on Monday.

2. You will play football on Monday.

3. They will play football on Monday.

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TIME

Expectations The student is expected to able to tell the time by looking at the face of the

clock. Exact time is not necessarily expected, but they should know the time in

increments of 5 minutes, for example 3:05, 3:10 etc.

The student is not entirely expected to be able to tell the time in a formal way,

using past and to. However, if the student is aiming for a distinction, they

should practice telling time in the proper format.

Grammar: Prepositions of Time There are three prepositions of time, all of which is the student is expected to

know when telling the time. It is vital that the students use the correct

preposition of time to showcase their understanding of the period.

on at in

Days; on Monday

Dates; on 4th April

Time Months; in April

Years; in 2018

Time Format Anything up to 30 minutes is considered as past, whereas anything afterwards is

considered to. The student should be able to tell the difference simply by

looking at the clock. If the long hand of the clock is between 6 and 12, it is to,

whereas if it is between 12 and 6, then it is past.

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There are two special cases. For 15 and 45 minutes we can say quarter (as it is

divides the clock into quarters). For example, 3:15 would become quarter past

three and 3:45 would become quarter to four. We say quarter to four instead of

three as the time is leading up to this number. For 30 minutes we can say half

past (never half to). For example, 3:30 would become half past three.

When the time ends at exactly 0, for example 12:00, we say o’clock. This can be

used to round up the time if it is close to the mark.

Examples

The time is twelve o’clock.

The time is quarter past twelve/The time is twelve fifteen.

The time is half past twelve/The time is twelve thirty.

The time is quarter to one/The time is one forty-five.

The time is twenty-eight minutes to twelve (11:32am)/The time is eleven thirty-two.

The time is one-minute past three/The time is three one.

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Telling the exact time can take some time and thinking. The term ‘nearly’ means

close by and ‘around’ means near to. These two phrases are used commonly in

the English language. If the time is approaching the suggested time, it can be

used.

Example

The time is nearly three o clock.

The time is around half past eleven.

Adding Detail Adding detail is important when it comes to telling the time, as there is night

and day. If the student does not specify when in the day it can lead to deduction

of marks for not entirely understanding the subject.

In the morning is simply used for ‘am’. On a digital clock (24 hours), from 00-11

is considered in the morning and 12-11 for the 12-hour clock.

For in the afternoon, it is a bit more complicated as different time periods can

be used. The most common one is between 12-16 on a digital clock and 12-4 for

the 12-hour clock.

In the evening is used any time between after the afternoon and 12, which is

16-23 for a digital clock and 4-11 for the 12-hour clock.

The preposition ‘at’ should be used when time is added to the sentence, for

example I ate at one o clock in the afternoon. The description of the action can

come after or before the sentence, however for the students should practice

with the time being stated at the end. The more formal format is stating the

time at the beginning.

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Examples

The time is twelve o’clock, in the afternoon.

The time is quarter past twelve/The time is twelve, fifteen in the afternoon.

The time is half past twelve/The time is twelve thirty, in the afternoon.

The time is quarter to one/The time is one forty-five, in the evening.

The time is twenty-eight minutes to twelve (11:32am)/The time is eleven thirty-two, in the evening.

The time is one-minute past three/The time is three one, in the evening.

The time is nearly three o’clock in the afternoon.

The time is around half past eleven in the morning.

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Practice

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Answer Key There are no specific answers when it comes to speaking. As long the student is

speaking grammatically correct and gets the message across clearly, he/she will

earn top marks.

There are two parts to the answer key. The first part are different alterations of

the answer, whereas the second part is key as it provides the time preposition.

The second part will show the different stages of the sentence, highlighted in

yellow.

Answers are provided in past, present continuous (currently ongoing) and

future tense.

Past Tense Present Continuous Tense

Future Tense Time Preposition

The boy was eating breakfast

He was eating breakfast

The boy is eating

He is eating

The boy will eat breakfast

He will eat breakfast

at around half past eleven

in the morning

The boy was playing football

He was playing football

The boy is playing

He is playing

The boy will play football

He will play football

at half past twelve

in the afternoon

The boy and girl went to school

They went to school

The boy and girl are walking to school

They are walking to school

The boy and girl will go to school

They will go to school

at quarter past twelve

in the afternoon

The girl went to bed

She went to bed

The girl is going

She is going

The girl will go to bed

She will go to bed

at nine o’clock

in the evening

The boy brushed his teeth

He brushed his teeth

The boy is brushing his teeth

He is brushing his teeth

The boy will brush his teeth

He will brush his teeth

at eight o’clock

in the morning

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DATES

Expectations The student is expected to know the months and ordinal numbers when it

comes to telling the date. It is also vital that the student knows certain dates,

for example birthdays and special days. If the student is aiming for a distinction,

they should be able to describe the month in terms of weather and what they

will do in that month.

Key Vocabulary Seasons/Months Ordinal Numbers

Winter

December

January

February

First

1st

21st

31st Spring

March

April

May

Second

2nd

22nd

Summer

June

July

August

Third

3rd

23rd

Autumn

September

October

November

Th

4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th

24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th

Note that the student is not expected to know the seasons, but it will be

advantageous when it comes to aiming for a distinction.

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Date Format The date can be told in two different formats. The month can be stated first

with the ordinal number coming afters, for example August 5th. The ordinal

number can come before the month, however the word ‘of’ must be used in

between, for example 5th of August. Both formats are fine, however for formal

speaking it is best to use the ordinal date first.

The year always comes at the end when it comes to telling the date. For

example, August 5th, 2018

The preposition used for dates and days is ‘on’, whereas if it was just the month

or year it is ‘in’.

on in

Dates

5th of August

April 4th Days

Monday

Friday

Months

August

April Years

2017

2018 Seasons

Winter

Summer

Just like time, the date can be stated at either the start or end of a sentence.

For formal speaking, the date must be stated first but both forms get the

message across.

Tenses are highly important when it comes to talking about dates. Past tense

states that the event has occurred, whereas future tense states that the event

hasn’t occurred.

Example

Event/Date Past Tense Future Tense

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On the 25th of December, it was Christmas

It was Christmas on the 25th of December

On the 25th of December, it will be Christmas

It will be Christmas on the 25th of December

On the 31st of October, it was Halloween

It was Halloween on the 31st of October

On the 31st of October, it will be Halloween

It will be Halloween on the 31st of October

On the 1st of January, it was New Year

It was New Year on the 1st of January

On the 1st of January, it will be New Year

It will be New Year on the 1st of January

Adding Detail The students are expected to have sound knowledge of dates, especially when

it comes to identify the date on a calendar. The examiner will most likely ask the

student what the current date and their birthdays is, while also asking about

dates of well-known holidays.

For distinction the student should talk about what season the month is in. To

impress the examiner, the student should talk about the following when it

comes to speaking about seasons;

Events in the season, for example, Christmas in Winter

Weather throughout the season, it is hot and sunny in Summer

What activities you can do in the season, for example go to the beach in

summer

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Practice Students will be shown a picture and given key vocabulary to help them speak

about it. Only a few examples will be given with the vocabulary.

Date/Event Vocabulary

25th of December

Christmas

Winter

31st of October

Halloween

Autumn

1st of January

New Year

Winter

Do It Yourself

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PLACES

Expectations The students are expected to identify and describe several common places that

can be found in every city. The student must be able to name the place and be

able to distinguish what you can do you at such place. If the student is aiming

for a distinction, he/she should be able to do the following;

Be able to determine the name of the place

Be able to give a short description of what you can do at said place

Who works at said place

Whether or not the said place is nearby their homes

Directions to it (advanced level)

Key Vocabulary The vocabulary is ordered in terms of difficulty. The more common places are

vital when it comes to speaking about this topic.

Common Uncommon

Park

Restaurant

Supermarket

Shop

School

Hospital

Swimming pool

Cinema

Post office

Place Format Two important prepositions that are used when naming places are ‘near’ and

‘far’. Near indicates that something is close by and within reach, whereas far

indicates that it is out of reach and not close by at all. When using the

prepositions, they tend to come after the subject of the question. For example;

Where is the cinema? The cinema is near my house.

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Where is the hospital? The hospital is far from my house.

Where is your school? The school is near by the hospital.

Adding Detail A lot of detail can be added when it comes to talking about places. There are

several things that can be told when talking about places, however the

fundamentals are;

Name

Location

Purpose

To further the conversation and to add detail, the student can consider these

areas;

Current Events

Occupations at said place

Examples of the place

Examples

Park There is a park nearby my house

There are slides and swings at the park

My parents take me to the park on Sundays

I often go to the park when it is sunny Restaurant There are restaurants nearby my house

My favourite restaurant is MacDonalds

I go to the restaurant when my mum doesn’t want to cook

The restaurant has burgers, chips and ice cream

Supermarket There is a supermarket nearby my house

The supermarket is called ‘Welcome’

The supermarket is very big

The supermarket has many foods and drinks

I go shopping at the supermarket with my mum

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Shop There are many shops nearby my house

My favourite shop is the toy shop

I can buy many kinds of toys there

I go to the shops with my mum School My school is called Monkey Tree

My school is in Mei Foo

At school I do many kinds of activities

My favourite activity at school is dancing

My favourite subject at school is English

My teacher, Mr Greg, teaches me English at my school

Hospital The hospital is in Mei Foo

At the hospital you can meet doctors and nurses

You go to the hospital when you are very sick

The doctors will give you medicine and treat you

You can get to the hospital by taxi or ambulance

Swimming Pool There is a swimming pool nearby my house

I can swim in the swimming pool

I go with my parents on Sundays

I cannot go when it rains

The swimming pool is big and lots of people go

Cinema There is a cinema in Tsuen Wan

You can watch movies at the cinema

My favourite movie is Captain America

You can buy popcorn and drinks at the cinema

I sometimes go to the cinema with my parents

Post Office There is a post office nearby my house

You can post mail at the post office

You can collect mail at the post office

I rarely go to the post office

My parents go to the post office

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DIRECTIONS

Expectations The student is expected to be able to navigate through a map using a set of

instructions. The student must be able to receive and distribute directions to a

set location. The student must also be sound with places as it is vital that the

student is able to recognise said locations and be able to identify them.

Key Vocabulary The vocabulary can be divided into two sections, prepositions of movement and

directions.

Preposition of Movement Giving Directions

From

To

Up

Down

Along

Across

Turn right

Turn left

Go straight

Cross

Prepositions of movement are used to show movement to or from a place,

whereas giving directions is more of a command.

Prepositions of Movement

Preposition Definition Example

From States the first location I came from my house

To Shows movement towards a place, person or thing

I went to school

Up Low to high I don’t like to ride my bike up the hill

Down High to low I like to ride my bike down the hill

Along In a line from one point to another I am walking along the path

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Across One side to the other side (opposite) I will walk across the road

Giving Directions

Turn left

Turn right

Go straight

Cross

It should be noted to the student that the perspective of the subject on the map

can be changed. The student should be able to be able to adjust to this situation

by placing themselves in the subject’s shoes and be able to guide themselves

through the map.

Adding Detail Giving out directions should be short and precise. If too much detail is given, the

instructions given can be too complex for others to work out. When adding

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detail, it is best for the student to add detail at the end, after the last

instruction.

For the student to give out more detailed directions it would involve them

learning more complex vocabulary that is not expected of Trinity Grade 3.

If the student is giving out directions and wants to add more detail, they should

mention the places that have passed by and comment about the journey

afterwards.

Example

The map in the example is quite detailed. If the student decides to add detail,

they can do several things;

Mention the road names if possible. For example, turn right on Main

Road to Oak Street

Mention what places you will pass, for example, pass the pets shop and

then turn right on to Oak Street

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Some roads contain more than one turning street, for example Main

Road has two streets that you can turn right on to. The student can

mention whether to take the first or second right. First right being Dale

Street and the second right being Oak Street

Mention what is near the destination to help emphasise. For example, if

the destination was the school, the student can mention whether the

school is on the right or left and mention that the food shop/supermarket

is opposite it.

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HOBBIES

Expectations The student is expected to able to identify a variety of different hobbies like

sports for example. They must be able to talk in detail about their preferred

hobby and why they find it the most enjoyable. Timing is also key in this subject

as the examiner will tend to ask questions of when you do such hobby and what

you do on days.

Key Vocabulary The vocabulary is usually a verb that is proceeded by a noun. The student must

be able to get both parts right, as missing the verb can cause serious confusion.

Verbs Nouns

Play

Read

Watch

Go

Basketball

Football

TV

Dance

Board games

Shopping

Violin

Hobbies Format When speaking about hobbies the examiner tends to focus on whether the

student can identify the hobby by looking at a picture and be able to state

whether they can or cannot do it. Questions that come up in the examination

usually ask what you do in your free time and after a certain time. It is

recommended that student before the exam can talk about their weekly

schedule in detail, noting the following key information;

1. When – day/time

2. Where – location

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3. What – what they do in the hobby

4. How

Any follow up questions of the subject are various, so the student must ensure

that they have full comprehension of the topic. The fourth step, how, can be

questions regarding any aspect of the topic. For example;

how do you play football?

how do you get there?

how much does it cost?

The four steps noted are what is expected of the student, any further

information will merit towards a distinction.

Speech Examples

1. On Mondays at 9:30 am, I go to Monkey Tree to learn English with my

teacher.

2. On Tuesdays at 12:30pm, I have lunch at school with my friends. The food

I eat is made by my mother.

3. On Wednesdays at 5:00pm, I have piano lessons in Mei Foo. I like playing

the piano and my teacher’s name is Mr Greg.

4. On Thursday at 6:00pm, I will have my Trinity examination in Tsim Sha

Tsui. My mother will take me there by train.

Question Examples

1. What do you like to do in your free time?

2. What do you do after school on Wednesday?

3. Who takes you to school and how do you get there?

4. Do you enjoy playing the piano?

5. What do you do before going to bed?

Grammar Focus As with every topic, it is important that the student is speaking in the correct

tense. Tenses tells the examiner when the event took place. Usually the

examiner will focus on the student’s past tense capability, however the

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question can vary, and the student should pay close attention to the form of the

sentence to determine the tense. The main two tenses used with this subject

are past and future tense.

Past Tense The student can determine past tense by identifying the words ‘was’ or ‘did’ in

the question. ‘Were’ is another form of past tense, the plural version of ‘was’.

1. What did you do last Saturday?

2. When did you last go to school?

3. When was your last birthday?

4. When was lunch?

Future Tense

The student can determine future by identifying the word ‘will’ in the question.

1. What will you do next Saturday?

2. When will school start after Summer?

3. When will you have your birthday?

4. When will you have lunch?

Practice Look at the following pictures and talk about them.

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OCCUPATIONS

Expectations The student is expected to be able to identify a person’s occupation by simply

looking at a picture of the profession. The topic does not go into great depth, as

the student is only required to be able to tell the examiner what jobs their

parents have and what they would like to be in the future. Going into depth of

what the profession does is beneficial for when trying to go for a distinction. It is

recommended that the student can match the professions to the correct place.

Key Vocabulary The vocabulary has been split into common and uncommon. The common

professions are the ones students are expected to know about.

Common Uncommon

Doctor

Fireman

Teacher

Policeman

Pilot

Cashier

Farmer

Carpenter

Veterinarian

Plumber

Actor

Nurse

Adding Detail When it comes to adding detail to occupations, there are many different

options for the student to talk about. The student should focus on being able to

answer questions based on these two categories;

Location (where do they work)

What do they do

For distinction the student must be able to actively engage in conversation

about occupations, so the more the student knows the better. Affiliate the

occupation with a place and describe what they do.

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Examples Occupation Place Description

Doctor Hospital Helps people get better and gives out medicine

Nurse Hospital Helps the doctor and gives out medicine

Fireman Fire Station Puts out fires Policeman Police Station Helps people and takes

care of bad people

Pilot Airport Flies airplanes to different countries

Cashier Shops Takes and gives out money from something that you buy at the shop

Teacher Schools Teaches students in a classroom

Farmer Farms Takes care of animals and grows fruit and vegetables

Carpenter Home* Helps fixes anything with wood

Veterinarian Vet Shop Helps animals get better and gives out medicine for them

Plumber Home* Helps fixes anything that has water in a home

Actor Cinema** Plays in a movie or drama

*Both occupations work away from home, however they do most of their trade

at another person’s home. It is rare for the examiner to ask about the two

occupations.

**Actors do not work at the cinema; however, their work can be seen at the

cinema. The student should note that the actors can be seen in the movies at

the cinema.

It should be noted that all descriptions are very basic and are designed for a

student who is studying English as a second language with not much exposure.

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Details on occupations can be very diverse, but it is important, especially for

Trinity Grade 3, that the student mentions the main purpose of the occupation.

Going off topic is not necessarily a bad thing, however the examination is only

limited to 7 minutes, so it is best for the student to stick to the important

details.

Practice The student should identify the profession in the picture and give a short

explanation of what is the purpose of their job and where they can be found.

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Example Answers Occupation Basic Answer Extra Details

Doctor This is a doctor. They help people get better and can give out medicine. They work at the hospital.

Doctors can tell the person what illness they have.

Nurse This is a nurse. They help the doctor and can give out medicine. They work at the hospital.

A nurse helps take care of the person after a doctor has seen them.

Teacher This is a teacher. They teach students in a classroom at a school.

A teacher can teach many subjects like English and Chinese.

Cashier This is a cashier. They take and give out money when we buy something. They work at shops.

A cashier needs to be good at maths to give out the right money.

Veterinarian This is a veterinarian. They help animals get better and can give medicine to them. They work at a vet shop.

A veterinarian can help many different types of animals like dogs, cats and rabbits.

Policeman This is a policeman. They help people when in trouble and take care of bad people. They work at a police station.

Policemen take the bad people to jail and sometimes have guns to help them.

Pilot This is a pilot. They fly airplanes and work at an airport.

A pilot drives the airplane from one country to another.

Actor This is an actor. They are in movies and shows that can be seen at the cinema and on TV.

Actors can play different types of characters/people.

Farmer This is a farmer. They take care of animals and grow fruit and vegetables. They work on a farm.

Farmers help animals grow by feeding them and taking care of them. They grow many kinds of fruits and vegetables.

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Fireman This is a fireman. They help put out fires and work at a fire station.

Firemen drive a fire truck. They use a hose to spray water onto a fire to put it out.

Plumber This is a plumber. They fix anything that has water in a house. They work at other people’s homes.

Plumbers can fix toilets and sinks inside a home by looking at the pipes.

Carpenter This is a carpenter. They fix anything that has wood. They can work in other people’s homes.

Carpenters can make many things out of wood, like my bed, wardrobe and tables.

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MOCK EXAM

Trinity Grade 3 Mock Exam The student is required to be able to link groups of words together with simple

connecters. Short sentences are expected of the student with the correct tense

used. The main difference of Trinity Grade 2 and 3 is that the student is

required to ask the examiner at least one question.

Basic Introduction

How are you today?

What is your name?

How old are you?

What is the weather like today?

What is the day and date today?

Time and Dates

The student must be able to recall certain dates and important events of the

year.

When is your birthday?

When is your father’s/mother’s birthday?

What is the weather like on your birthday?

When is Christmas?

What do you do on Christmas?

When do you go on holiday?

When the examiner starts asking question about time, the student must be able

to describe their daily routine or recall certain events from certain times. The

following questions are timed focused.

What is the time now?

At what time do you wake up?

What time do you leave for school?

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What time do you have breakfast/lunch/dinner?

What time do you go to bed?

Daily Routine

The student should be able to describe their daily routine. The following

questions will include the timing questions as well. The student must ensure

that they are speaking in the correct tense.

What time do you wake up?

And what do you after?

What did you eat for breakfast?

What did you do in the afternoon?

What did you do in the evening?

What do you do on the weekends?

Hobbies The student should be able to identify and state whether they can or cannot do

the hobby. The student will usually be shown pictures to identify the hobby.

They are expected to use the correct pronouns when describing the picture.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Where do you play your favourite hobby?

When do you do your favourite hobby?

Can you dance?

What does your mother/father like to do?

Occupations

The student should be able to tell the examiner their parents occupation and be

able to identify others.

What is your mother/father’s occupation/job?

What job is this?

What do they do?

Where do they work?

What occupation/job would you like to have?

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VOCABULARY LIST

Days Months Places Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Saturday

January

February

March

April

May June

July

August

September

October

November

Supermarket

Restaurant

Post Office

Park

Shop Hospital

School

Swimming Pool

Cinema

Occupations Directions Activities Nurse

Farmer

Policeman

Doctor

Fireman

Carpenter

Veterinarian

Cashier Plumber

Pilot

Actor

Teacher

Turn right

Turn left

Go forward

Cross

On the right

On the left

Up

Down From

To

Play basketball

Play football

Play piano

Play violin

Read

Board Games

Dance

Go Shopping Watch TV

Prepositions Actions Weather In front of

Behind

In between

Opposite

Near

Next to

Eat breakfast

Eat lunch

Eat supper

Go to sleep

Get/wake up

Brush hair/teeth

Take a bath/shower

Ride the train

Ride the bus

Do homework

Sunny

Rainy

Stormy

Hot

Cold

Snowy

Windy

Cloudy