Cours à distance · Bac Pro

English · Première professionnelle · CEFR B1

Week 9 How it's made

By Friday, you can describe a process with the passive and sequence words.

Explaining a technical process (B1).

Everything is in English. Need help? Read the worked example, listen to the model, then try again.

This week: 3 lessons

  1. Lesson 1 · The present passive 35 min
  2. Lesson 2 · Sequencing a process 35 min
  3. Lesson 3 · Explain a product to a customer 45 min

One lesson a day is enough: for example Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Lesson 1 · 35 min

The present passive

Objective

Describe a process with the passive.

The lesson

The passive is be + past participle: The bread is baked at 220°C. We use it when the action is more important than the person. Plural: The parts are checked. To say who does it, add by: The cars are painted by robots.

Worked example

In this factory near Sheffield, steel is cut into thin sheets. The sheets are pressed into shape and then they are welded together. Finally, the parts are painted by robots and checked by a team of technicians.

Listen to the model

is cut, are pressed, are welded, are painted, are checked: be + past participle. by robots = who does it.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Complete with the passive.

  1. The bread baked in the oven.
  2. The parts are by a technician. (check)
  3. The cars painted by robots.
  4. Steel is into sheets.
  5. The boxes are every Monday.

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write 5 sentences in the passive about what is done in your workshop or kitchen.

Sentence starters: In our workshop, the… is… · The… are… · Then, … is checked by…

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Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Première · English · Week 9 · Lesson 1

The present passive

Describe a process with the passive.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

are · by · participle

The passive is be + past : The bread is baked at 220°C. We use it when the action is more important than the person. Plural: The parts checked. To say who does it, add : The cars are painted by robots.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. The bread baked in the oven.
  2. The parts are by a technician. (check)
  3. The cars ( is / are ) painted by robots.
  4. Steel is ( cutted / cuts / cut ) into sheets.
  5. The boxes are ( delivering / deliver / delivered ) every Monday.

3. Write 5 sentences in the passive about what is done in your workshop or kitchen.

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Lesson 2 · 35 min

Sequencing a process

Objective

Put the steps of a process in order.

The lesson

Sequence words: First, Then, Next, After that, Finally. They help the listener follow the steps. Use a comma after them: First, the dough is mixed. You can also use before + -ing: Before cooking, wash your hands.

Worked example

How a pizza is made. First, the dough is mixed and left for two hours. Then, it is rolled out. Next, tomato sauce and cheese are added. After that, the pizza is baked for ten minutes. Finally, it is cut and served hot.

Listen to the model

First → Then → Next → After that → Finally: five clear steps, all in the passive.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Put the right word.

  1. , the dough is mixed.
  2. , it is rolled out.
  3. After , the pizza is baked.
  4. , it is cut and served.
  5. Before , wash your hands.

Your turn: a small production

Speak and record

Record the steps of a simple process from your trade (5 steps) with sequence words.

Sentence starters: First,… · Then,… / Next,… · Finally,…

Use the voice recorder of your phone. Listen once, then record again if you want. Name the file as explained below.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

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Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Première · English · Week 9 · Lesson 2

Sequencing a process

Put the steps of a process in order.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

After that · before · First

Sequence words: , Then, Next, , Finally. They help the listener follow the steps. Use a comma after them: First, the dough is mixed. You can also use + -ing: Before cooking, wash your hands.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. , the dough is mixed.
  2. ( Then / Finally / Before ), it is rolled out.
  3. After , the pizza is baked.
  4. ( First / Finally ), it is cut and served.
  5. Before ( cooking / cook / to cook ), wash your hands.

3. Record the steps of a simple process from your trade (5 steps) with sequence words.

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Lesson 3 · 45 min

Explain a product to a customer

Objective

Read and write a short product description.

The lesson

A product description says what the product is made of, where it is made, how it is used and why it is good. Useful phrases: It is made of wood. It is made in Scotland. It is used for…

Worked example

This bag is made of recycled plastic bottles. It is made in a small workshop in Wales. Each bag is cut and sewn by hand. It is used for shopping or for the beach. It is light, strong and it can be washed at 30°C.

Listen to the model

is made of (material), is made in (place), is cut and sewn (process), is used for (use), can be washed (passive with can).

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Read the text. Complete.

  1. The bag is made of recycled plastic .
  2. It is made in .
  3. Each bag is cut and sewn by .
  4. It is used shopping.
  5. It can be at 30°C.

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write a product description (60 words) for an object made in your trade.

Sentence starters: This… is made of… · It is made in… / It is used for… · It is… and it can be…

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Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Première · English · Week 9 · Lesson 3

Explain a product to a customer

Read and write a short product description.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

made · used · where

A product description says what the product is of, it is made, how it is used and why it is good. Useful phrases: It is made of wood. It is made in Scotland. It is for…

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. The bag is made of recycled plastic .
  2. It is made in .
  3. Each bag is cut and sewn by .
  4. It is used ( for / to / of ) shopping.
  5. It can be at 30°C.

3. Write a product description (60 words) for an object made in your trade.

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