Real Life Skill
Using Dates
People around the world write, and say, the date differently. Learning which date formats are commonly used, and how these are spoken and written, can help you avoid confusion.
A Look at how the dates below are written and spoken in English. Which format is common in your country?
Sample Answer
In my country, we use the format: 5 March 2007 (day/month/year).
B Practice saying the following dates aloud.
February 17, 2007 December 25, 2000 October 2, 1999
17 February 2007 25 December 2000 2 October 1999
C Look at Sam's calendar below and answer the following questions. Try saying the dates in both formats shown above.
- When is Mary's birthday party?
- What are the dates of Sam's trip to London?
- On what day must Sam pay the rent?
Sample Answers
1. March 15 (fifteenth of March)
2. April 10-15 (tenth to fifteenth of April)
3. March 31 (thirty-first of March)
What Do You Think?
- Would you rather play sports, or watch sports? Why?
- Should children be required to take sports lessons in school? Why?
- Can you name some great heroes in sports? What can we learn from them?
Sample Answers
1. I would rather play sports because it's more active and fun. Watching is okay but playing is better.
2. Yes, children should take sports lessons because it helps them stay healthy and learn teamwork.
3. Some great sports heroes include Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, and Usain Bolt. We can learn about hard work, determination, and never giving up.
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