HORSES & HORSE RACING
GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY HUB · A1–A2
Learn about the people who look after racehorses and practice the present simple through everyday activities at the stables.
Learn about the people who look after racehorses and practice the present simple through everyday activities at the stables.
WATCH THE VIDEO
Watch the video again. Pay attention to the people, their jobs and the horses' daily routine.
Think about it:
Who brushes the horses? Who rides them? Who trains them?
Think about it:
Who brushes the horses? Who rides them? Who trains them?
YOUR LEARNING AREA · A1 / A2
Explore & Practice
Two activities to help you understand the vocabulary and use the present simple naturally.
ACTIVITY 1 · VOCABULARY
People at the Stables
Four important people help keep racehorses healthy, fit and ready to race. Read the descriptions and choose the correct word.
MEET THE TEAM
- Trainer: plans the horses' training and supervises their preparation.
- Rider: rides the horse during exercise and training.
- Groom: brushes, cleans and prepares the horse.
- Caretaker: looks after the horse's general daily needs.
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VOCABULARY RESULTS
ACTIVITY 2 · GRAMMAR
The Present Simple
We use the present simple to talk about routines, habits and everyday facts. Choose the correct sentence or question.
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Affirmative
I / You / We / They work at the stables.
He / She works at the stables.
Negative
I / You / We / They don't work at night.
He / She doesn't work at night.
Questions
Do they feed the horses?
Does the groom brush the horse?
Remember: after DOES / DOESN'T, use the base form of the verb.
Affirmative
I / You / We / They work at the stables.
He / She works at the stables.
Negative
I / You / We / They don't work at night.
He / She doesn't work at night.
Questions
Do they feed the horses?
Does the groom brush the horse?
Remember: after DOES / DOESN'T, use the base form of the verb.
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GRAMMAR RESULTS
TCR ENGLISH · CHARLIE TONNI