When Is Sports Day? (J7B)
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EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific dates (like October tenth) and days of the week.
My birthday is on May fifth.
EN: In English, dates are usually written with the month first followed by an ordinal number (tenth, not ten) when spoken, even if sometimes written as 'October 10'.
EN: Use 'When does + singular subject + verb?' to ask about the scheduled time of a future event or regular activity.
When does the train leave?
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before specific times (like hours and minutes), and 'in the morning' to specify the part of the day.
The class starts at ten in the morning.
EN: Use 'Whose + noun + is...?' to ask who owns something or who came up with an idea. 'Whose' is a possessive question word.
Whose book is this?
EN: In many English-speaking schools, 'sports day' or 'field day' is a major annual event. The 'team relay' (or relay race) is often the most exciting and highly anticipated event of the day, emphasizing teamwork and school spirit.
EN: The verb 'hope' is used to express a desire for something to happen. It is often followed by a clause (subject + verb) to show what you want to happen in the future.
I hope you like the food.
EN: The pattern 'want to + be + noun' is used to express a desire to become a certain role, profession, or status in the future.
I want to be a teacher.
EN: In school sports days, the 'first runner' in a relay race is a highly coveted and exciting position, often given to someone fast to get a head start.
EN: We use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'be') to express possibility or ability. Ordinal numbers like 'second' are used to show order or position, and they usually come after 'the'.
He can be the first player.
EN: The pattern 'be happy to + verb' is used to express willingness or pleasure in doing something.
I am happy to help you with your homework.
EN: In school sports events, 'the third' refers to the third runner in a relay race. Using ordinal numbers (first, second, third) with 'the' is a common way to refer to positions or turns without repeating the word 'runner'.
EN: Use 'Whose + noun' to ask who owns something or who is responsible for a task. 'Whose' is a question word used to ask about possession.
Whose book is this?
EN: In school sports days or community events, a 'water table' (or water station) is a designated spot where volunteers hand out cups of water to runners and participants to keep them hydrated.
EN: Use an apostrophe followed by 's' ('s) after a person's name to show that something belongs to them (possessive form).
This is Ryan's book.
EN: To talk about dates in English, we write the month first (with a capital letter) followed by the ordinal number (like 'tenth', 'first', 'second').
My birthday is on May fifth.
EN: In Taiwan, 'October tenth' (Double Tenth Day) is the National Day, which is a major public holiday. In the context of a school, a 'big day' often refers to important annual events like Sports Day or graduation.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite others to do an activity together.
Let's study together after school.
EN: The phrase 'How are you?' is a standard greeting used to ask about someone's well-being. It is commonly used in both spoken conversation and friendly letters.
How are you today, Sarah?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, starting a personal letter or email with 'Dear [Name]' is a very common and polite convention, even among close friends and family. 'How are you?' is the most standard way to open a friendly conversation or message.
EN: The phrase 'a lot' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'very much' or 'frequently'. It describes how much you do an action.
I like this book a lot.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, writing 'I miss you a lot' or 'I miss you' is a very common and warm way to end a letter or message to a close friend or family member, showing affection without being overly formal.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific dates (like October tenth) and days of the week.
My birthday is on May fifth.
EN: In Taiwan, October tenth (10/10) is National Day, a major public holiday. Schools often hold sports days or special events around this time of year because the autumn weather is cool and pleasant.
EN: Use the simple present tense (join) to talk about scheduled events or current facts. 'This year' is a time expression placed at the end of the sentence.
I play basketball this year.
EN: To say your number or position in a group, use the pattern 'noun + number' (e.g., 'number three' or 'runner number three'). Note that we do not use 'the' before the number in this pattern.
I am in room number five.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before specific times (e.g., at nine, at 3:00) and 'in the' before general times of day (e.g., in the morning, in the afternoon).
The class starts at eight in the morning.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, school sports days are highly anticipated community events. They often start early in the morning, around 9:00 AM, to complete all the track and field events before the afternoon heat.
EN: An imperative sentence starts with a verb to give a polite request or command. Adding 'Please' at the beginning makes the request more polite and friendly.
Please sit down and listen.
EN: The word 'also' is used to show that something is the same or in addition. It usually goes before the main verb (like 'join') but after the 'be' verb (am/is/are).
They also like to play soccer.
EN: The phrase 'take care of' means to look after, handle, or be responsible for someone or something.
Can you take care of the dog today?
EN: In school sports days, students are often assigned roles to help run the event, such as managing food, water, or cleaning up. This fosters teamwork and responsibility from a young age.
EN: Use 'but' to connect two different or contrasting adjectives that describe the same noun.
It is a small but beautiful room.
EN: In informal English letters or emails, 'Love,' is a warm and common sign-off used before the sender's name, especially among family members, close friends, or romantic partners.
Love, Mom.
EN: In English letter-writing culture, sign-offs like 'Love,' are highly personal. For less intimate but still friendly emails, people often use 'Best regards,', 'Warmly,', or 'Best,'.
EN: Use the pattern 'Whose turn is it to + verb?' to ask who is responsible for doing a specific action at this moment.
Whose turn is it to wash the dishes?
EN: The pattern 'It is someone's turn' is used to show who has the duty or opportunity to do something at this moment.
It is your turn to wash the dishes.
EN: In English-speaking schools and households, 'It is my turn' is a very common phrase used to establish order and fairness during games, chores, or classroom activities.
EN: Use 'When do we + verb?' to ask about the scheduled time or day for a group activity.
When do we start the game?
EN: In school sports days, 'the race line' (or start/finish line) is often set up the day before the event. Students and teachers work together to prepare the field, which helps build team spirit.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific dates (like October ninth) and days of the week.
The party is on October tenth.
EN: In English, dates are usually written as 'October 9th' or 'October 9' but spoken as 'October ninth' using ordinal numbers.
EN: Use 'Whose + noun + is...?' to ask who owns something or who is responsible for a specific task.
Whose turn is it?
EN: In school events or group projects, tasks are often divided clearly among members. Asking 'Whose job is...?' is a direct and common way to clarify responsibilities.
EN: The pattern 'be good at + noun/pronoun' is used to show that someone has a talent or skill for a specific activity or thing.
She is good at sports.
EN: Use 'When does + singular subject + base verb...?' to ask about the scheduled time of a future or regular event.
When does the train leave?
EN: We use 'at' before a specific time (like 'at nine' or 'at 3:00') to show when an action happens.
The class starts at eight.
EN: We use ordinal numbers like 'first', 'second', and 'third' to show order or position in a race or list.
He finished second in the race.
EN: The phrasal verb 'find out' means to discover or learn information that you did not know before. It is often followed by a time or a situation when the discovery will happen.
I want to find out the answer to this question.
EN: The phrase 'the big day' is a common English idiom used to refer to an important, highly anticipated event, such as a wedding day, a sports competition, or graduation day.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
A day on which a school or college holds athletic contests.
To look after someone or something; to deal with a task.
To prepare or arrange something for use.
To be able to do something well.