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07/19/2023

Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Clock Time" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:

I. Time Format:

  • Analog clock: A clock with hour and minute hands.

  • Digital clock: A clock that displays the time numerically.

 

II. Phrases and Expressions:

  • What time is it? - Asking for the current time.

  • It's [time] - Stating the current time.

  • A quarter past [hour] - 15 minutes after the hour.

  • Half past [hour] - 30 minutes after the hour.

  • A quarter to [hour] - 15 minutes before the next hour.

  • Noon - Midday or 12 o'clock in the daytime.

  • Midnight - 12 o'clock at night.

  • AM/PM - Used to indicate morning (AM) or afternoon/evening (PM).

 

III. Time Units:

  • Hour: A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

  • Minute: A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

  • Second: The smallest unit of time.

 

IV. Daily Time Phrases:

  • Morning: The period of time between midnight and noon.

  • Afternoon: The period of time between noon and evening.

  • Evening: The period of time between late afternoon and night.

  • Night: The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

 

V. Time Prepositions:

  • At: Used to specify an exact time (e.g., at 9 o'clock).

  • In: Used to express a general time frame (e.g., in the morning).

  • On: Used to indicate specific days or dates (e.g., on Monday, on the 25th).

 

VI. Common Clock Time Phrases:

  • Quarter past [hour]: Refers to 15 minutes after the hour (e.g., quarter past 3).

  • Half past [hour]: Refers to 30 minutes after the hour (e.g., half past 6).

  • Quarter to [next hour]: Refers to 15 minutes before the next hour (e.g., quarter to 9).

  • Sharp: Used to indicate an exact time with no minutes past the hour (e.g., 6 o'clock sharp).

  • On the dot: Another way to express an exact time (e.g., 3 o'clock on the dot).

 

 

Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.

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