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Not feeling well

Gemma and Jack are having a picnic. But Jack doesn't feel well ...

Instructions

Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and follow the instructions to practise your speaking.  

Preparation

Transcript

Gemma: I love picnics. Hey Jack, do you want another sandwich?
Jack: Urgh, no thanks.
Gemma: Oh go on … there’s cheese and tomato or egg.
Jack: No, really, I’m fine.
Gemma: What about some chocolate cake?
Jack: Oh, no thanks, I …
Gemma: What’s wrong?
Jack: I … I … I don’t feel well.
Gemma: Yeah, you don’t look too good.
Jack: Urgh ... I’ve got a headache.
Gemma: You’re a bit red.
Jack: Yeah, can I have some water?
Gemma: Yeah, sure, here you are.
Jack: Thanks.
Gemma: It’s very hot today. Do you want some sun cream?
Jack: No, I’ve got some, but can I wear your hat?
Gemma: Yeah, here you are. Come on, let’s get out of the sun. It’s too hot.
Jack: Yeah, let’s go home.

...

Gemma: I love picnics. Hey Jack, do you want another sandwich?
Jack: Urgh, no t_____.
Gemma: Oh go on … there are cheese and tomato or egg.
Jack: No, really, I’_ fine.
Gemma: What about some chocolate cake?
Jack: Oh, no t_____.
Gemma: What’s wrong?
Jack: I d___ feel well.
Gemma: Yeah, you don’t look too good.
Jack: Urgh ... I’____ got a headache.
Gemma: You’re a bit red.
Jack: Yeah, c__ I h___ some water?
Gemma: Yeah, sure, here you are.
Jack: Thanks.
Gemma: It’s very hot today. Do you want some sun cream?
Jack: No, I’ve g__ some, but c___ I wear y___ hat?
Gemma: Yeah, here you are. Come on, let’s get out of the sun. It’s too hot.
Jack: Yeah, let’s g_ home.

Worksheets and downloads

Not feeling well - exercises208.01 KB
Not feeling well - answers190.43 KB
Not feeling well - transcript187.44 KB
Discussion

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Language level
A1 Elementary
Topics
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speaking skills
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Comments

Submitted by ahgima099 on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 07:24

Do you want sandwich? how about chocolate cake? Do you want sun cream?

Submitted by Nerdgoogleit on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 15:57

I think Gemma is so cute. Yes, I can answer all of her questions, that's really help me improving my speaking skills!!!.
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Submitted by Eden on Wed, 03/16/2022 - 02:54

I can answer all of them, I think it's hard for me and it took time to answer but I love to speak with Gemma! I hope they can have a picnic at the other day when the sun got dark. And I hope Jack could feel well! I've made one too: Gemma: It's great to have a picnic! Jack/me:Yes. Gemma: Do you wants some strawberry cake? Jack/me: No thanks... Gemma: Strawberry cake is your favourite!Why you don't eat it? Jack/me: I'm not feeling well today. Maybe I can eat it when I feel better. Thanks. Gemma:Oh! Do you need anything? Jack/me: Urgh, no thanks, Gemma. You are such a kind person! Gemma: Thanks. Gemma: Today is hot! Jack/me: Yes. Gemma: Let's go home. We can go picnic next time when you feel better, Jack. Jack/me: Ok!

Submitted by zoeytruong on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 16:12

i love the video. it's useful for me

Submitted by Fenic on Sun, 10/03/2021 - 05:10

I like this video. I can answer Gemma's questions.

Submitted by Hoang123 on Sun, 09/26/2021 - 02:58

gemma: do you want another sandwich? me: no. thanks, gemma: what about some chocolate cake? me: yes, I like it. me: I'm thirsty, have you got a bottle of water? gemma: yeah, here you are me: I feel great camping today.

Submitted by lemaya5899 on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 16:26

es, I liked the video. Yes, I can answer Gemma's questions. yes. I like this video very much. I can answer gemma's questions. the voice's Emma is very cool.

Submitted by Ammar on Tue, 07/27/2021 - 23:00

I like it, can I have one cheese sandwich and tomato and the chocolate cake.
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Submitted by Cfvdv on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 23:16

Yes, I liked the video. Yes, I can answer Gemma's questions.

Submitted by Arivelde on Fri, 04/09/2021 - 23:41

Yes it was a good video. And I can answer all of Gemma's questions. Very good exercise.
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Submitted by fanny on Fri, 02/12/2021 - 18:08

Yes, i like the video and I can answer the questions.
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Submitted by Kostantinus on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 07:18

Yes. I can answer all Gemma's quastions. I like picnics and chocolate cake. My girlfriend Kate makes very yummy cakes :)

Submitted by Kamil_shams on Sat, 10/31/2020 - 12:59

Why 1 question there is no article in the phrase "there's cheese and tomato or egg". 2 question Can we say a tomato sandwich or an egg sandwich?

Submitted by editor_rachael on Sat, 10/31/2020 - 13:31

Hi Kamil_shams,

 

Gemma has got some sandwiches. There are cheese and tomato [sandwiches] or egg [sandwiches].

 

Sometimes we use there's even when it refers to more than one. So Gemma says There's cheese and tomato [sandwiches] or egg [sandwiches].

 

Yes, you can say a tomato sandwich or an egg sandwich :-)

 

Look at the comment below from Jo for more help!

 

Rachael
LearnEnglish Teens team

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Submitted by piyal_sana on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 09:46

It's a style of talking of native English speaker. Yes, you can use that but that will not look so smart.

Submitted by joro1313 on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 18:34

good

Submitted by Daiichi on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 03:26

I have a question. In the first dialogue in Gemma's second comment, she says "there’s cheese and tomato or egg." but in the second dialogue, she is saying "there are cheese and tomato or egg." Which is true??
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Submitted by JoModerator on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 09:26

Hi Daiichi,
 
Well noticed! Usually is/are agrees with the noun, so 'There are cheese and tomato or egg [sandwiches]' is correct. But in speaking and in some informal writing, we sometimes use 'there’s' even when it refers to more than one. That means 'There's cheese and tomato or egg [sandwiches]' is also correct in informal situations, but it would be incorrect in formal writing or in an exam.
 
If you would like to read more about 'There is', 'there’s' and 'there are', have a look at this page:
 
I hope that helps!
 
Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish Teens team)

Submitted by Orangg on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 08:21

Yeah, i can answer but not clearly

Submitted by samianaznin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 07:26

Yes i love this video.I can answer Gemma's question.

Submitted by stilinski on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 14:54

i loved the video
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Submitted by Xuka on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 19:18

This video is interesting. I can answer some Gemma's question: - Do you want another sandwich? - What about some chocolate cake? - What's wrong? - Do you want some sun cream?

Submitted by KiwiPuffin on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 18:14

The video is very interesting and funny :)
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Submitted by IANPAUL on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 17:26

Yes, I like the video. Yes, I can answer Gemman's questions

Submitted by Thapa01 on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 04:39

Yes , i can and i like this video.

Submitted by BurakEroglu on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 11:28

Yes I answered the questions and I liked this video
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Submitted by Sherry4869 on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 14:37

Yes, I can. I can answer to Gemma's questions.

Submitted by NuChio on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 18:57

yess

Submitted by BRUNITO on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 18:47

I really liked the video, it was easy for me to understand it, very good!

Submitted by DaniP on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 18:42

They have really good exercises.

Submitted by kusz on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 18:21

That's a really great test .
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Submitted by empty on Sat, 06/15/2019 - 09:22

Hey guys . yes , of course i like this video !

Submitted by hoangdinhminh05 on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 14:35

i can answer but not clearly

Submitted by cyneesta on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 14:13

i like this video so much . thanks a lot

Submitted by Mughal on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:28

Gemma: Do you want another sandwich ? me: No i don't really need it. Gemma : what about some chocolate cake ? me: you give a bit. Gemma : what's wrong ? why are you having a bit of cake ? me: Because i am full. Gemma :oh ok. Here you are. me: thanks.Have you got a bottle of water ? Gemma: yes. me: Can you give it ? Gemma : yes i can.Here you are. me: Thanks. Gemma : Now let's we go home.

Submitted by UrbaezEdith on Sat, 07/07/2018 - 00:19

Inlike the video and i think its better to go home it is so hot.

Submitted by iloveenglish111 on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 14:23

i mean why is too ? too is for negative . please tell me that . Thanks a lot
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Submitted by JoEditor on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 15:37

Hi iloveenglish111,
Gemma says, you don't look too good and the meaning is the same as you don't look very good. You can sometimes use the word too in English to mean very. Have a look at this dictionary defintion to find out more: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/too

Best wishes, Jo (LearnEnglish Teens team) 

Submitted by iloveenglish111 on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 14:21

why Gemma said you don't look too good
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