Warm-up
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: hand tools. First, go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions
| toolbox | (n) a container for keeping tools in I keep all the tools in a toolbox. |
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| saw | (n) a hand tool for cutting wood or other materials He used his saw to cut the wood into two pieces. |
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| pliers | (n) a tool that is used to hold or pull small objects I used my pliers to hold the nail. |
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| wrench | (n) a tool used to hold or turn objects I turned the bolt with a wrench. |
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| hammer | (n) a tool used to hit objects like nails I hit the nail into the wood with a hammer. |
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| screwdriver | (n) a tool used to turn screws I used a screwdriver to tighten the screw. |
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| drill | (n) an electric tool used to make holes I made holes in the wood with a drill. |
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| drill bit | (n) an object you put in a drill to make holes Put the drill bit in the drill. |
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| tape measure | (n) a tool used to measure things He used the tape measure to see how wide the door is. |
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| utility knife | (n) a tool to cut with a blade that goes back into its handle A utility knife can cut soft materials. |
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Conversation
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.
- Do you think a toolbox is good to have in the house? Why or why not?
- Tell me some things you can use a tape measure for.
- Why are some hand tools dangerous?
- Which is your favorite hand tool? Why?
- Should children learn how to use hand tools? Why or why not?
- Where can you buy hand tools in your country?
- Are hand tools expensive or inexpensive to buy in your country?
- Do you like to use hand tools? Why or why not?
- Does everybody like to use hand tools? Why or why not?
- Which hand tool do you dislike the most? Why?
Wrap-up
Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.
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