Lesson 18. This and That
In this lesson you'll learn how to use the demonstrative pronouns in English. These are words such as this and that. You'll also learn how to use infinitives and gerunds.
In the vocabulary section you'll learn some common English words for clothing items.
The lesson starts off with a short story about three friends who are on vacation in Melbourne, Australia.
Short Story
Vacation in Melbourne
| Vacation in Melbourne | Vacances à Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1: Arrival in Melbourne | Chapitre 1 : Arrivée à Melbourne |
| After a year of planning and excitement, Julia, Mark, and Alyssa finally boarded their flight from London to Melbourne. As the plane touched down, the thrill of adventure surged through them. They collected their luggage and headed to their Airbnb in the vibrant neighborhood of Fitzroy. | Après un an de planification et d'excitation, Julia, Mark et Alyssa ont enfin pris leur vol de London à Melbourne. À l'atterrissage de l'avion, l'excitation de l'aventure les envahit. Ils récupérèrent leurs bagages et se dirigèrent vers leur Airbnb dans le quartier animé de Fitzroy. |
| Julia: "I can't believe we're finally here! Melbourne looks even more amazing than the pictures." | Julia : "Je n'arrive pas à croire que nous soyons enfin là ! Melbourne est encore plus incroyable que sur les photos." |
| Mark: "Agreed. Let's get settled in and then grab a bite to eat. I'm starving after that long flight." | Mark : "D'accord. Installons-nous et allons manger un morceau. J'ai faim après ce long vol." |
| Chapter 2: Exploring the City | Chapitre 2 : Explorer la Ville |
| The friends spent their first week exploring the heart of Melbourne. They wandered through the bustling streets, marveled at the street art, and indulged in the city's renowned coffee culture. | Les amis passèrent leur première semaine à explorer le cœur de Melbourne. Ils arpentèrent les rues animées, s'émerveillèrent devant les œuvres de street art et se régalèrent de la célèbre culture du café de la ville. |
| Alyssa: "This flat white is to die for. I could get used to this!" | Alyssa : "Ce flat white (un type d’expresso) est délicieux. Je pourrais m'habituer à ça." |
| Julia: "I know, right? And the laneways are incredible. Every corner has something new to discover." | Julia : "Je sais, n'est-ce pas ! Et les ruelles sont incroyables. Chaque coin de rue offre quelque chose de nouveau à découvrir." |
| One afternoon, they took a stroll along the Yarra River, enjoying the picturesque views and lively atmosphere. | Un après-midi, ils se promenèrent le long de la rivière Yarra, profitant des vues pittoresques et de l'ambiance animée. |
| Mark: "I read about this river cruise that takes you past some of the city's landmarks. Should we check it out?" | Mark : "J'ai lu qu'il y a une croisière fluviale qui passe devant certains monuments de la ville. On devrait l'essayer, non ?" |
| Julia: "Absolutely! It's the perfect way to see more of Melbourne." | Julia : "Absolument ! C'est la façon parfaite de voir plus de Melbourne." |
| Chapter 3: Day Trips and Adventures | Chapitre 3 : Excursions et Aventures |
| In their second week, the trio decided to venture beyond the city. They rented a car and embarked on a road trip along the Great Ocean Road. The scenic drive left them in awe, with stunning coastal vistas and the iconic Twelve Apostles. | Lors de leur deuxième semaine, le trio décida de s'aventurer au-delà de la ville. Ils louèrent une voiture et se lancèrent dans un road trip le long de la Great Ocean Road. La route panoramique les laissa sans voix, avec des vues côtières à couper le souffle et les emblématiques Douze Apôtres. |
| Alyssa: "I can't believe how beautiful this place is. It's like something out of a postcard." | Alyssa : "Je n'arrive pas à croire à quel point cet endroit est magnifique. C'est comme une carte postale." |
| Mark: "I'm glad we decided to do this. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience." | Mark : "Je suis content qu'on ait décidé de faire ça. C'est une expérience unique dans une vie." |
| They also visited the Yarra Valley, where they toured vineyards and enjoyed wine tastings. | Ils visitèrent aussi la vallée de Yarra, où ils firent des visites de vignobles et des dégustations de vins. |
| Julia: "These wines are amazing. I feel so sophisticated right now." | Julia : "Ces vins sont incroyables. Je me sens tellement sophistiquée maintenant." |
| Alyssa: "Cheers to us and this incredible trip!" | Alyssa : "À nous et à ce voyage incroyable !" |
| Chapter 4: Immersing in Local Culture | Chapitre 4 : S'immerger dans la Culture Locale |
| In their third week, the friends delved into Melbourne's rich cultural scene. They visited the National Gallery of Victoria, attended a performance at the Melbourne Theatre Company, and explored the vibrant Queen Victoria Market. | Lors de leur troisième semaine, les amis plongèrent dans la riche scène culturelle de Melbourne. Ils visitèrent la Galerie Nationale de Victoria, assistèrent à une représentation de la Melbourne Theatre Company et explorèrent le vibrant Marché Queen Victoria. |
| Mark: "The art here is phenomenal. I could spend hours just wandering through these galleries." | Mark : "L'art ici est phénoménal. Je pourrais passer des heures à errer dans ces galeries." |
| Julia: "And the theatre was fantastic. We should definitely catch another show before we leave." | Julia : "Et le théâtre était fantastique. On devrait vraiment voir un autre spectacle avant de partir." |
| One evening, they dined at a renowned local restaurant, savoring the diverse flavors of Melbourne's culinary scene. | Un soir, ils dînèrent dans un restaurant local réputé, savourant les diverses saveurs de la scène culinaire de Melbourne. |
| Alyssa: "This food is incredible. Melbourne really knows how to do cuisine." | Alyssa : "Cette nourriture est incroyable. Melbourne sait vraiment comment faire de la cuisine." |
| Chapter 5: Wrapping Up the Adventure | Chapitre 5 : Conclure l'Aventure |
| As their month in Melbourne drew to a close, the friends reflected on their unforgettable journey. They spent their final days revisiting their favorite spots and discovering new ones. | Alors que leur mois à Melbourne touchait à sa fin, les amis réfléchissaient à leur voyage inoubliable. Ils passèrent leurs derniers jours à revisiter leurs endroits préférés et à en découvrir de nouveaux. |
| Julia: "I can't believe it's almost time to go home. This trip has been everything I hoped for and more." | Julia : "Je n'arrive pas à croire qu'il soit presque temps de rentrer. Ce voyage a été tout ce que j'espérais et plus encore." |
| Mark: "Same here. We've made so many amazing memories." | Mark : "Pareil pour moi. Nous avons créé tant de souvenirs incroyables." |
| Alyssa: "We'll have to come back someday. There's still so much to see and do." | Alyssa : "Nous devrons revenir un jour. Il y a encore tant de choses à voir et à faire." |
| With heavy hearts but full of gratitude, the trio bid farewell to Melbourne, already dreaming of their next adventure. | Avec le cœur lourd mais rempli de gratitude, le trio fit ses adieux à Melbourne, rêvant déjà de leur prochaine aventure. |
| And thus, they embarked on their journey back to London, carrying with them stories and memories that would last a lifetime. | Ainsi, ils entreprirent leur voyage de retour à London, emportant avec eux des histoires et des souvenirs qui dureraient toute une vie. |
Vocabulaire anglais
Clothes
Annonce
Grammaire
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
Demonstrative Adjectives are used to talk about specific things and people. There are two demonstrative adjectives in English, this and that. When comparing objects, this is used to describe the object or event nearer in distance or time, and that is used for the object or event further away in distance or time. A demonstrative pronoun comes before the noun it describes.
Demonstrative pronouns are the same as the demonstrative adjectives, except they take the place of a noun in a sentence.
The following table shows the demonstrative adjectives and pronouns.
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| near | this | these |
| far | that | those |
Examples
| That idea is great! | Demonstrative adjective |
| That is a great idea! | Demonstrative pronoun |
| This book is better than that book. | Demonstrative adjectives |
| This is better than that. | Demonstrative pronouns |
| Those apples taste good. | demonstrative adjective |
| These apples are better than those. | Demonstrative adjective and demonstrative pronoun |
Infinitives
An infinitive is a form of a verb used in several situations in English.
- as a complement of another verb. Examples: I want to hear. I can go.
- as a noun phrase that expresses an action in an abstract way. Example: To err is human.
- as a modifier of a noun or adjective. Examples: I don't know what to do. This is the way to do it.
The word to often comes before the verb in the infinitive form. When an infinitve follows certain verbs, such as can, will, shall, may, and do, the infinitive only consists of the base of the verb.
Examples
| I want to go. | |
| I will go. | |
| I need to find my jacket. | |
| Don't tell me what to think. | |
| They should do it. | |
| Can you speak English? |
Gerunds
A gerund is a noun that is made from a verb by adding ing to the end of the infinitive form of the verb. If the infinitive of the verb ends in a single e, the e is usually dropped.
| Verb | Noun |
|---|---|
| read | reading |
| talk | talking |
| go | going |
| race | racing |
| be | being |
| see | seeing |
| take | taking |
Examples
| Reading is one way to become smarter. | |
| Talking about it will help. | |
| I think swimming is great exercise. | |
| She says giving is better than receiving. | |
| They helped by bringing drinks for everyone. | |
| Speaking another language is very rewarding. |
Flashcards
Voici quelques cartes mémoire pour vous aider à apprendre les mots anglais pour les vêtements.
Lesson Quiz
Part 1 - Vocabulary
Write the correct English word for each item of clothing.
Exemple:
Part 2 - This and That
Utilisez la forme correcte de l’adjectif démonstratif donné entre parenthèses.
Exemple
Question: _____ shoes are very muddy. (that)
Réponse: Those shoes are very muddy.
Part 3 - Infinitive
Utilisez la forme correcte de l'infinitif.
Exemple
Question: I need _____ to the store. (go)
Réponse: I need to go to the store.
Part 4 - Gerund
Remplissez le vide avec la forme gérondif du verbe entre parenthèses.
Exemple
Question: Only by _____ will you get good results. (try)
Réponse: Only by trying will you get good results.
