SWU 123 (3SWU 123 (3rdrd Week) Week)

Kriangkrai VathanalaohaLanguage Centre, SWU

1A/2: Answers1A/2: Answers1) Rabid typing; ruining their company’s

sales department2) Voluntary work with those with special

needs3) Being into pop music; liking the

cinema; supporting a local football club4) Married; eight children; would prefer

frequent travel5) They insisted that we get to work by

8:45 every morning and I couldn’t work under those conditions

6) A passion for rock climbing

1A: Language Notes, 1A: Language Notes, HobbiesHobbiesA) Words that describe people who

like something: supporter; fans; aficionado

B) Words that refer to people’s interest: crazy about: obsessed with; got a taste for; a passion; got the … bug; keen on; into it

C) Words that refer to starting of an activity: give … a try; take up

To make Question To make Question Sentence…Sentence…

Question words

Auxiliary Verb

Subject Verb

Why are you doing it?

When do I love you?

How far does he go?

Subject QuestionsSubject Questions1) We make questions by putting the

subject between the auxiliary verb and the main verb.

2) If there is no auxiliary verb in the affirmative (i.e. present simple and past simple) add do/does/did.

3) We put the subject after the verb in questions with be.

4) If the question word (who, what, which) is the subject – put in “normal statement”

ExamplesExamplesWe make questions by putting

the subject between the auxiliary verb and the main verb:

Is he playing the guitar?(He is playing the guitar.)Has she loved me?(She has loved me.)

ExamplesExamplesIf there is no auxiliary verb in the

affirmative (ie present simple and past simple) add do/does/did.

Do I kick that orange cat?(I kick that orange cat.)

ExamplesExamplesWe put the subject after the verb

in questions with be.

Were you confident?(You were confident.)

ExamplesExamplesIf the question word (who, what,

which) is the subject – put in “normal statement”

Who gave you that?(Sarah gave you that.)What happened to you?(Failure happened to you.)

Language notes: saying Language notes: saying nonoA very definite, strong and firm

no (possibly rude)

You must be joking!No way!Certainly not!I don’t see why I should!

'Did Alex get you a present, then?' 'You must be joking! He didn't even remember it was my birthday.'

Saying no, but less than a 100% no. It is a no answer, but not definite or firm.

Not reallyNot exactlyPossibly not

"Do you have anything to do?" "No, not really."

Polite: apologizing as you say no

I’m afraid not.I’d love to but I can’t

Your coworker invited you to go out for drinks after work today. You don't want to go, so you say this to decline politely.“You know, I'd love to, but I can't”

Saying that you think the answer is no, but you may be wrong

Not to my knowledge.

To Page 9: Saying “No”To Page 9: Saying “No”

- Do you know if I have to do root canal treatment?- Not to my knowledge, but you can consult with a dental specialist.

Page 9: Functional Language: Page 9: Functional Language: Saying “No”Saying “No”

1) I’m afraid not2) Not really3) Not exactly4) Possibly not5) Not to my knowledge6) Certainly not7) No way!8) You must be joking

Time AdverbialsTime AdverbialsInitially, at first, at the beginning,

to begin with

- suggestion of a “contrast” between the beginning and later events

Initially everything was fine, but later we had some problems.

Eventually, finally, in the end

- there has been a long story, delays, difficulties and problems.

This afternoon, I had to cope up with traffic jams, raining cats & dogs, feeling wet; eventually, I was home.

Subsequently

- that an event happened after (and possibly because of)

Mary said she couldn’t come and subsequently the picnic was cancelled.

Later on

- At a later time, after the time that has just been mentioned.

Peter stayed for tea until four o’clock. Later on he called in at the garage.

Afterwards

Mary enjoyed the visit to the swimming pool. Afterwards she walked along the lakeside.

After a while

- “after a short period of time”

I met Alan this afternoon, after a while he invited me to his club.

Word order with time Word order with time adverbialsadverbials

They went to the café .

(ABC): eventually, finally, initially, subsequently

(AC): afterwards, after a while, at first, at the beginning, in the end, later on, to begin with

A B C

Page 10: PracticePage 10: Practice1, 3

Reading: Dream JobsReading: Dream JobsIndulge yourselfBackstageDraw a lineTradeTrack downMake an exception with

something

Page 9: Cultural Notes: Page 9: Cultural Notes: Unusual hobbiesUnusual hobbiesGuerilla gardening

- gardening on other people’s land without permission. - proactive way of taking responsibility for improving public spaces in towns and cities

Urban exploring- illegal act- just to take photographs, no footprints

1: Video1: Video“Britain’s loyalest royalist”Memorabilia

Answers: Exercise 3Answers: Exercise 3First name: MargaretSurname: TylerAge: 67Address: Heritage House, Wembley,

Middlesex, UKCollection type: Royal memorabiliaNumber of items: Approximately 10,000Favourite piece: painting of Diana and her two

sonsLatest Piece: Plate from the Queen’s Gallary in

VictoriaSpecial room: Diana room

Answer: Exercise 4Answer: Exercise 41) thrilled2) grateful3) pleased4) worried5) surprised…happy

Answer: Exercise 5Answer: Exercise 5

1) The china plate from the Queen’s gallery, Victoria

2) Reporting on the wedding for American television

3) The Diana room4) The painting of Diana and her sons5) Her collection6) The announcement of Prince

William’s engagement

Answer: Exercise 7Answer: Exercise 7She uses direct speech when she

reports speech. She uses the verb say instead of ask when it’s a question.