When does Fred have to start his project?

Tonight.

Lesson 1: Fred's project

1. Say, listen, ask and answer. Track 45

a) Look at the picture. Who can you see? What do you think they are talking about?

Omar and Fred are looking at a computer. There is a prayer mat on the screen. They are probably talking about Islam.

c) Listen again. Ask and answer.

1. Why does Fred have to find information about Islam?

He has to do a project for his teacher. /His teacher gave him a project (to do).

2. When does Fred have to start his project?

Tonight.

3. Where did Fred find the pictures?

On an Islamic website.

4. What pictures are Fred and Omar looking at?

A prayer mat.

2. Look, listen and say. Track 46

a) Look. What is happening in each picture?

In picture A: The people are taking off their shoes. You have to take off your shoes before you go into a mosque.

In picture B: The people are praying in the direction of Makkah. Muslims have to face in the direction of Makkah when they pray.

In picture C: The muezzin is calling people to prayers. Muslims have to pray five times a day.

In picture D: The man is washing himself. You have to wash in a special way before prayers.

b) Listen and number the pictures in the correct order.

A. 3

B. 4

C. 1

D. 2

4. Read and add the missing sentences.

In Islam there are five pillars (Arkan Al-Islam) of religious faith. To be a Muslim the first religious duty is the shahada, the profession of Islamic faith.
1 d the second duty of Muslims is salat or in English, prayer. 2 a the third duty of Muslims is zakat or giving alms.
3 e the fourth duty is sawm or fasting. 4 b the final religious duty of Muslims is the Hajj. 5 c

5. Copy and complete these sentences in your notebooks.

1. In the morning, I have to get up at 6:00
2. At school, I have to listen to the teachers
3. At school, I also have to go to library
4. Before I go to bed, I have to do my homework
5. At night, I have to go to bed at 10:00