Thursday, 19 December 2019
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Wednesday, 27 November 2019
UNIT 3_YOUR SPEAKING PRACTICE_NOVEMBER 25 and 26
UNIT 3: TRAVEL AND HOLIDAY
PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE
Practise pronouncing
the following words:
A PACKAGE HOLIDAY
ADVANTAGE
DISADVANTAGE
VILLAGE
COTTAGE
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ADVENTURE
CULTURE
FURNITURE
FUTURE
ARCHITECTURE
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TOUGH
ENOUGH
DANGER /ˈdeɪndʒə/
DANGEROUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
DANGEROUSLY /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/
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SPECIFIC
PREFERENCES
I would prefer to go
sightseeing.
I would rather stay at the
hotel.
A. Would you like to go out for
dinner tonight?
B. No, I think I'd rather eat at home / I'd
prefer to eat at home.
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A. Would you like to do some
sightseeing?
B. No, I think I'd rather go shopping for
souvenirs /
I'd prefer to go shopping for souvenirs.
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A. Would you rather drink beer or
wine with the curry
B. I'd rather drink beer. What about you?
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make the most of
something/get the most out of something
Charming and friendly, she will help you make the most of your visit.
Let me give you some advice on how to get the most out of your computer
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be worth (doing) something
used
to say that something is interesting, useful, or helpful
A lot of the small towns in the area are definitely worth visiting.
The film is worth seeing.
worth a trip/visit etc The local museum is worth a visit
worth doing something
It’s worth
checking the details of the contract before
you sign it.
It’s worth getting there early if you want a good seat.
be worth the time/effort/work
It was a great evening, and definitely worth all the hard work.
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a must-have/must-see/must-read etc
something that is so
good, exciting, or interesting that you think people should
have it, see it etc
The exhibit is a
must-see for anyone interested in Japanese
art.
a must-read novel
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by far
Watching sport was by far the most popular activity on
Saturday afternoons.
Spring is by far the best time to visit the islands.
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plenty
plenty of
Make sure she gets plenty of
fresh air.
No need to hurry – you’ve got plenty
of time.
plenty to do/say/eat etc
There’s plenty to do and see in New York.
There are plenty of opportunities to improve your
skills.
✗Don’t
say: There is plenty of
opportunities.
You say that something has plenty of a thing, quality etc:
The town has plenty of
nightlife.
✗Don’t
say: The town is plenty of
nightlife.
Sunday, 24 November 2019
UNIT 3_TIME OFF_YOUR PRACTICE_AUTONOMOUS LEARNING
ON HOLIDAY/IN THE HOLIDAYS
We had a great holiday in Sicily.
Kate's not here, she's on holiday at the moment.
We're going on holiday to Greece next month.
What did you do in the summer holidays?
You've been working a lot lately, I think you need to take a holiday.
As children, we often spent the holidays with our grandparents.
Hotel prices are always higher during the school holidays.
Our neighbours are away on holiday at the moment
Most people go on holiday to have a break from their normal lives.
DON'T SAY:
x We had a great holidays.
x She's on holidays.
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WORTH
-It's definitely worth getting travel insurance.
-Getting a car with air-conditioning was a bit more expensive, but it was worth it.
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GO, GET TO and ARRIVE
We're planning to go to Paris next week.
I really think you should go to the doctor
What´s the best way to get to your house?
When we eventually got to the top of the hill, we were all exhausted.
Most children from the village get to school by bus.
I'll tell George when he gets home from work this evening.
The match had already started when we got there.
Sam got back an hour ago.
We finally arrived AT the station 20 minutes late.
Give me a call when you arrive AT the airport.
Finally, the ambulance arrived AT the hospital.
Kim explained that she had arrived IN this country as a child.
ENTERING and LEAVING
-She went into the wrong room by mistake.
- The pupils all stood up when the teacher entered the room.
-Anna left the office about an hour ago.
-The driver got into the car after the robbery.
-We got on the train at Lime Street station.
- They got off the bus in the main square and walked down to the sea.
TRANSPORT
- Most people use public transport to get around the city.
You can talk about different MEANS OF TRANSPORT or FORMS OF TRANSPORT.
- The tram is still a major means of transport in several European cities.
- The council is encouraging people to use public transport instead of driving into the city.
-Lots of people go to work by bicycle.
- The simplest means of getting from the airport to the hotel is by taxi.
-It's only a 15-minute journey by bus into the twon centre.
-I don't mind having a 30-minute walk into work each day.
STUDY THESE COLLOCATIONS:
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TO LIVE UP TO
live up to something phrasal verbif something or someone lives up to a particular standard or promise, they do as well as they were expected to, do what they promised etcThe film has certainly lived up to my expectations.
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Uncountable nouns
ADVICE NEWS INFORMATION
Steven gave me some good advice.
We've got some good news for you. We're getting married.
"Hello, I'd like some information about your flights to the USA, please."
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hectic /ˈhektɪk/ adjective very busy or full of activityI’ve had a pretty hectic day.a hectic social life.•He'd just returned from a hectic 10-day trip to New York. peace and quietWe love the peace and quiet here. the hustle and bustle A large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding.
We had a great holiday in Sicily.
Kate's not here, she's on holiday at the moment.
We're going on holiday to Greece next month.
What did you do in the summer holidays?
You've been working a lot lately, I think you need to take a holiday.
As children, we often spent the holidays with our grandparents.
Hotel prices are always higher during the school holidays.
Our neighbours are away on holiday at the moment
Most people go on holiday to have a break from their normal lives.
DON'T SAY:
x We had a great holidays.
x She's on holidays.
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WORTH
-It's definitely worth getting travel insurance.
-Getting a car with air-conditioning was a bit more expensive, but it was worth it.
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GO, GET TO and ARRIVE
We're planning to go to Paris next week.
I really think you should go to the doctor
What´s the best way to get to your house?
When we eventually got to the top of the hill, we were all exhausted.
Most children from the village get to school by bus.
I'll tell George when he gets home from work this evening.
The match had already started when we got there.
Sam got back an hour ago.
We finally arrived AT the station 20 minutes late.
Give me a call when you arrive AT the airport.
Finally, the ambulance arrived AT the hospital.
Kim explained that she had arrived IN this country as a child.
ENTERING and LEAVING
-She went into the wrong room by mistake.
- The pupils all stood up when the teacher entered the room.
-Anna left the office about an hour ago.
-The driver got into the car after the robbery.
-We got on the train at Lime Street station.
- They got off the bus in the main square and walked down to the sea.
TRANSPORT
- Most people use public transport to get around the city.
You can talk about different MEANS OF TRANSPORT or FORMS OF TRANSPORT.
- What are the most popular means of transport where you live?
- Do people use public transport?
- What's the quickest way to get around?
- Are there problems with traffic?
- The tram is still a major means of transport in several European cities.
- The council is encouraging people to use public transport instead of driving into the city.
-Lots of people go to work by bicycle.
- The simplest means of getting from the airport to the hotel is by taxi.
-It's only a 15-minute journey by bus into the twon centre.
-I don't mind having a 30-minute walk into work each day.
STUDY THESE COLLOCATIONS:
- The journey can take an hour in HEAVY TRAFFIC.
- If you live in a BIG CITY, you expect a certain amount of noise.
- We heard a really LOUD NOISE, like an alarm going off.
- Arrive at the museum early to avoid LONG QUEUES.
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TO LIVE UP TO
live up to something phrasal verbif something or someone lives up to a particular standard or promise, they do as well as they were expected to, do what they promised etcThe film has certainly lived up to my expectations.
The concert was brilliant - it lived up to all our expectations.
He never managed to live up to his parents' expectations.
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Uncountable nouns
ADVICE NEWS INFORMATION
Steven gave me some good advice.
We've got some good news for you. We're getting married.
"Hello, I'd like some information about your flights to the USA, please."
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hectic /ˈhektɪk/ adjective very busy or full of activityI’ve had a pretty hectic day.a hectic social life.•He'd just returned from a hectic 10-day trip to New York. peace and quietWe love the peace and quiet here. the hustle and bustle A large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding.
- He moved to his parents' farm to have a break from
- the hustle and bustle of the big city.
know something like the back of your hand
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