UNIT 3 DOWN TIME

Speaking Discuss bad habits Talk about the future Plan a niche holiday Describe procedures Listening Listen to a BBC radio programme about holidays Listen to people describe TV game shows Watch a BBC programme about adventures Reading ead about a couple in conflict ead an opinion essay Writing Write an opinion essay !se linkers to organise your essay "#$$#%&$' 3.1 DANGEROUS GAMES Page %& (rammar) used to* would* be# get used to Vocabulary) issues +ow to) talk about issues Speaking Do#Did you regularly play any games# sports, +ow often and why, What are the benefits of playing computer games, What are the potential problems, Vo a!"#ar$ behaviour Ver!s Take care of) look after Pay attention to- Listen and think carefully about Compliment someone) say nice things to (et on with something) immediately do (ive in) change your opinion Opposite .eglect) fail to give / 0 attention 1gnore) take no notice of Criticise someone /for0) say negative things to Put something off) delay Be stubborn) refuse to change your view Reading It%s #ike a dr"g Page '% and page $"2 &OMEWOR' Page '% 34) What can you remember, Gra((ar used to* would* be# get used to R"#es

$- !se 5used to6 to talk about activities and states which happened in the past but not usually now%- !se 5would6 to talk about things that are familiar to us'- !se 5be used to6 to talk about things that become familiar to us over a period of time3- 4fter 5used to6 and 5would6* use the infinitive form or a noun"- 4fter 5be used to6 and 5get used to6* use the 57ing6 form or a nounLang"age !ank Page $'% USED TO )DIDN%T USE TO !se used to# didn8t use to9 infinitive for things that happened repeatedly or over a long period of time in the past* but are usually not true now* for e:ample for things which happened when you were a child ;ou can also use the past simple here !sed to only e:ists in the past Don8t use 5use to6 for present habits Us"a##$ and "sed to <or present habits use usually or normally 9 present simple <or past habits use used to# didn8t use to9 infinitive- !sed to does not e:ist in the present tense We used to for things that were true over a period of time in the past- 1t usually refers to something which is not true now !sed to# didn8t use to can be used with action verbs /e-g- wear* go out0 and non action verbs /be* have0 We often use not=any more# any longer /> not now0 with the present simple to contrast with used to Used to* +o"#d !se 5used to6 9 infinitive for past habits* repeated actions and states which have changed- We can use the past simpleWe can avoid repeating 5used to6 when telling stories by using 5would6 instead- We can use 5would6 9 infinitive for past habits and repeated actions /but not states0 which have changed- With 5would6* we often use a past time reference,e) get "sed to !se 5be used to6 9 noun or ?ing form to talk about a situation which you are familiar with- !se the negative form for a situation which is new and strange for you!se 5get used to6 9 noun or ?ing form to talk about a situation which is becoming more familiar to you-ra ti e. Page $'' @ page '' Speaking Aay which of the habits below really annoy you* and why* giving e:amples- Which are the worst, Can you name any others, Blowing your nose loudly in a restaurant .ot cleaning up after yourself in the kitchen 1nterrupting people when they8re speaking Pretending to listen* but not really listening Leaving the TV on all the time Bating on public transport

Writing an opinion essay /1t8s very important for the final e:amC0 G"ide#ines /or +riting an essa$ Aort7out the facts ? make notes of all the relevant information you have on the subDect Plan your argument7 organise your notes and arrange the ideas in a logical order (ive your essay an appropriate beginning- Describe what you are planning to sayDecide how many paragraphs you need for your argument- Bach paragraph should discuss one point- !se e:amples to support your argumentsWrite a logical conclusion- Though the style of the essay is generally formal and impersonal* this might be the place to include some personal opinionsIntrod" e ad0antages The most important advantage is= Ene of the main advantages of= Introd" e disad0antages The main disadvantage is= The problem is that= 1ontrasting ideas 4lthough*= +owever*= En the other hand*= Additiona# reasons 4s well as that 4nd another thing*= 1n addition to= 4nother disadvantage of= This means that= -ersona# opinion) on #"sion 1n general*= 4s far as 18m concerned 1n my opinion Discuss about the essay What do you consider a meaningful and a meaningless leisure activity, What is your opinion of the statement, 1dentify the purpose of each paragraph) $- Introd" tion the topics and gives the writer8s point of view %- Develops one side of the argument* giving e:amples of meaningless activities '- Develops anot2er side of the argument* giving e:amples of meaningful activities 3- (ives a on #"sion or summary and respects the writer8s point of viewLearn to use #inkers in an opinion essa$ <irstly To start with 1n the first place <urthermore 1n addition to this Foreover To conclude 1n conclusion To sum up 1n contrast 4t the same time 4s opposed to this <or e:ample <or instance 4s an e:ample

Speaking Do you agree with the opinion, Why# Why not, List three points What e:amples can you give to support your points, Speak o"t tip Ene way to organise an opinion essay is as follows) 7 4n introductory paragraph7 state the topic and give your opinion- ;ou can start* GAome people believe---G or use a Huestion or a Huotation7 The main body of the essay in two pr three paragraphs- each time you give a viewpoint* give your reasons# e:amples7 4 conclusion where you restate your opinion using different words&OMEWOR' Write the essay /$%&7$I& words0 choosing one of the essay titles on page '3 $&4Aend before %$st of .ovember to Patricia patriciarosaeoiJgmail-com ;ou must attach a word doc* written with double space signed with your name and surname- En the subDect say group 4$D3.3 4IND 5OUR NI1&E Page '" (rammar) future forms review Vocabulary) locations +ow to talk about the future BuKKword) Trendy term <ind your niche) /find an outlet for oneLs tastes and skills0M a position particularly suitable for the person occupying it<lopout) <lop) fall looselyM if you flop into a chair* for e:ample* you sit down suddenly and heavily because you are so tired Listening Listen to the programme about the niche holidays /audio script in page $NN0 What is the difference between a 5niche6 holiday and a 5flopout6 holiday, Vo a!"#ar$ locations Talk about #o ation) distan e) 1n close pro:imity to +alf7way between En the edge .ames of geograp2i a# /eat"res) Aummit Peninsula Alope Describe the 2ara ter o/ a p#a e) emote !nspoilt Barren

Densely populated +eavily forested -#a es 6 Geograp2i a# 4eat"res Bay indentation of the sea into the coast line Beach area directly on a waterfront Cliff very steep rocky hill Coast seashore En the coast located on the seashore Countryside rural area outside of the city <lat /adD0 horiKontal level <orest woodsM area of land covered with trees +ill high groundM slope +illy /adD0 having many hillsM sloped surface Lake inland small body of fresh water Fountain very high hill Fountainous /adD0 having huge dimensionsM very hilly Plain /n0 plateauM level area iver large stream of water Aea large body of salt water Aeaside area beside the sea Ahore seasideM beach Atream /n0 river Valley low area of land located between mountains or hills Wood forest area Woody # wooded /adD0 covered by forest Location terms Dense#$ pop"#ated Aparsely populated In #ose pro7i(it$ to At t2e s"((it &a#/6+a$ !et+een &ea0i#$ /orested Re(ote Unspoi#t On t2e edge. at t2e ri(* narro+ side S#ope ,arren. "n/erti#e O// t2e oast o/ -enins"#a As t2e ro+ /i#es. or 8in a !ee#ine8 is an idio( /or t2e s2ortest ro"te !et+een t+o points Gra((ar. future forms review Lang"age !ank. <uture forms- Page $'% WILL* WON%T9 IN4INITIVE :-REDI1TIONS; !se will won8t9 infinitive for future predictions The future of there is#are> there will be The futures of 1 can> 18ll be able to We often use 1 think#1 don8t think9 will Aometimes in 9 sentences with 1 and we* people use shall /not will0 but this is very formal /for e:ample in a business letter0

WILL :-ROMISES* O44ERS AND DE1ISIONS; !se will#won8t 9 infinitive for making decisions* offering* and promising !se Ahall 1=, or Ahall we=, When an offer is a Huestion MA5) MIG&T 9 IN4INITIVE :-OSSI,ILIT5; !se may# might and may not # might not 9 infinitive to talk about a future possibility Fight# Fay /not0 is the same for all persons Fight not and may not aren8t usually contracted &OMEWOR' Practice page $''* '-% Gra((ar. future forms review Page 'N 34 Complete the conversation R"#es $- !se the present continuous for a definite arrangement often involving other people 4re you doing anything interesting this summer, ;es* we are going to .ew Oealand in Puly %- !se be going to# be planning to# be hoping to 9 infinitive or be thinking of9 7ing for a general intention which the speaker has tough about beforeFike is thinking of going on a trek to Fachu Picchu+e8s hoping to ask people to sponsor him for charity'- !se will /Qll0 9 infinitive for a decision which the speaker has Dust made18ll check with Tess3- !se will /Qll0 9 infinitive for predicting* often with verbs such as think* e:pect and adverbs such as probably* definitely1 e:pect it8ll be Huite hard work "- !se be likely to for a probable intention or prediction1t8s likely to rain every afternoon N- !se might# could 9 infinitive for an intention or prediction that is not certain We might go to !kraine this year We could stop off in PolandR- !se the present simple for a future timetable or scheduleThe plane lands very early on <riday morningI- !se the present simple for the future after conDunctions such as when* as soon as* after* in case 4s soon as we get there* 1 think-ron"n iation of the future forms-ra ti e page $''* '-% and page 'N "4 Speaking 4sk and answer Huestions and make notes on ;our partner8s interests and hobbies The type of accommodation and transport he#she prefers on holiday Things he#she doesn8t like on holiday !se your notes to design a niche holiday- Think about .ame of niche holiday Location Feans of transport

Length of time 4ccommodation Fain activities Ether information /clothing* eHuipment* climate* health* preparation* items to bring0 Vo a!"#ar$ p#"s uncountable and plural nouns <ind and correct the mistakes of the HuiKApeaking) ask and answer the Huestions of the HuiK Vo a!"#ar$ !ank. Aports and activities Page $"& Beat # tackle # defeat # lose to 9 an opponent Win # lose # play# draw 9 a match Throw # bowl # pass # bounce 9 a ball (et # score # miss # let in 9 a goal Do 9 weight7training # Dudo # yoga Play 9 baseball # snooker # football Common phrases and idioms The ball is in your court- The ne:t move is yoursSick off) to start something happening1n the ball park) a reasonably accurate estimateEn the ball) able to think or understand or react to something very HuicklyTackle) to deal with a problem in a determined way4 whole new ballgame) a completely new situationCollective nouns) 4 bunch of bananas* flowers* grapes* keys* idiots* amateurs 4 gang of thieves* robbers* youths 4 series of events* lectures* accidents* mistakes* disasters 4 flock of sheep* birds* geese 4 batch of cakes* bread* e:am* papers* test* results 4 swarm of bees* locusts* protestors* Dournalists 4 crowd of football supporters* fans* spectators* commuters 4 herd of cows* deer* dairy* cattle* protestors 4 pack of dogs* wolves* lies* football hooligans 4 set of instructions* beliefs* ideas* keys* books* friends .egative meaning when used to talk about people) Bunch +erd (ang Pack Awarm

%$#$$#%&$' 3.3 &OW DOES IT WOR'< Page 'I <unction) describing procedures Vocabulary) common actions Learn to) use mirror Huestions Listening descriptions of two game shows from BBC /4udio script page $NR0 4"n tion. describing procedures /very important to the final e:amC0 To state the overall goal or aim Basically the point is not= The obDect is for= To describe details of the procedure The way it works is that= What happens is= The first thing they do= 4fter they8ve finished= To highlight something particularly important The key thing is to= Lang"age !ank Page $'% '-' Practice page $'* '-' and page 'I* 34 Learn to use mirror Huestions Page '2 R"#es !se mirror Huestions to e:press surprise or clarify understandingepeat a part of what was saideplace the problem word or phrase with a suitable Huestion word 5what6!se 5do what6 to replace a verb phrase you didn8t understand!se statement word orderAtress the Huestion wordSpeak o"t tip When trying to understand instructions or directions* it8s useful to use part of what the other person says to make the mirror HuestionThis helps the other person see what you understood and what you didn8t understand instead of asking them to repeat everything againVo a!"#ar$ common actions (ame#sport Deal out) distribute* hand out oll) ball* round obDect Pass) ball Fachine Double7click on !nplug) disconnect from mains

Pam) to make or become stuck or locked Press) push on Cooking Aprinkle) to scatter /liHuid* powder* etc0 in tiny particles or droplets over /something0 Atir) mi:* to move an implement such as a spoon around in /a liHuid0 so as to mi: up the constituents Aieve) strain* separate* often followed by out) to separate or remove /lumps* materials* etc0 by use of a sieve &OMEWOR' Reading. eading) We have to read a book and present a summary to the class* about % or ' minutes1 have three books out of the library /one of them with CD0* for the first three volunteers4s well as this link http)##english7e7books-net#category#upper7intermediate# 4long this Huarter* one by one we have to submit a book/4 different book each one0 3.= GREAT E>-ERIEN1ES Page 3& Speaking What8s one unusual activity youLve done that you think everyone should e:perience, WhatLs one thing you8ve always wanted to try* and one place you8ve always wanted to visit, DVD BBC "& things to do before you die http)##www-beforeyoudie-co-uk#"&7Things7To7Do7Before7;ou7Die-htm http)##www-youtube-com#playlist,list>PLB'4<&%4<%%BB<<B" Speak o"t a recommendation 'e$ p2rases 18m /not0 the kind of person who likes e:treme activities# new situations# spicy food* but= The activity 18d like to recommend is #may seem terrifying # Huite boring# silly= 1t8s one of the best # most e:citing# most challenging things 18ve ever doneThe thing 18ll remember most is the feeling of=# the moment=# the e:hilaration18d recommended this e:perience because it makes you understand yourself# something about fear# how wonderful T isWrite a!o"t an e:perience :0er$ i(portant /or t2e /ina# e7a(s??; 3.@ LOO' ,A1' VIDEO -OD1AST

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