miércoles, 27 de febrero de 2013

Task 6: Must or Have to

Exercise 1:

MIX AND MATCH
1) He's broken his leg. he must be in terrible pain.
2) The house is huge. it must be worth a fortune.
3) You've had a long day. you must be very tired.
4) O can´t find my keys. they must be here somewhere.
5) If you missed lunch. you must be hungry.
6) It´s a beautiful city. it must be great living there.
7) Whose is this umbrella?. It must be Sally's
8) How old is William now?. he's older than me so he must be 20
9) What time is it?. It must be six o'clock by now
10) You're not wearing a coat. you must be cold

Exercise 2:

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
1) I must eat more fruit and vegetables
2) They must enforce the speed limit on this road. it's dangerous
3) You must meet john. let me introduce you
4) You must to the doctor´s if you're not feeling better tomorrow.
5) I must go now. it's getting late.
6) We must redecorate the bedroom. we haven't done it for ages.
7) I must have my hair cut. it's getting really long.
8) I must give sue a call. i haven´t heard from her for ages.
9) We must tidy up the garage. it´s full the rubbish!
10) I must lend you that book, you'll enjoy it.

Exercise 3:

MIX AND MATCH

the deadline is tonight. i have to finish it today
i have to go now. my plane leaves in less than two hours.
we have to apply for a visa. we can´t just travel on our passports.
you have to have very good grades to get in, the standart is very high.
everyone has to wear safety shoes in here. health and safety regulations.
every item has to have the barcode posisioned correctly. so that it can be read by the scanner.
you have to score more than 60% in every module to pass the exams.
you have to turn left at the lights. it's a one-way system.
i have to work this weekend, so i can´t come with you.
children have to have a series of vaccionations. before they start school
PUT IN ORDER
i'll have to sort that out.
i'll have to get some petrol
you'll have to give me your number.
we'll have to go there
i'll have to get a new one
i'll have to buy her a present
i'll have to call you back
MATCH UP THE SENTENCES
we mustn´t be late. he'll be very angry if we are
you mustn´t wash it in hot water. only cold
you mustn´t tell him. it´s confidential for the moment
you mustn't eat before the tests so you can´t have breakfast
i mustn't forget his birthday. remind me to get a card
i mustn´t waste anymore time on this. i have a lot of other things to do.
you mustn't say things like that. it´s back luck
we mustn´t stay late. i would like an early night
we mustn´t make so much noise. we´ll wake up the neighbours
you mustn´t leave you car there. it´s no parking
**reerange the lines
being a student at university is very
different for being at school. at university you don´t have
to wear a uniform and you don't have to be
there all day every day. but you don't have to work
hard. you have to do a lot
of self study so you do have to be
able to plan your own work. as you live away from home, you also have to be
able to look after yourself.you have to wash
your own clothes and manage your own budget. you quickly learn that you mustn´t spend
all your money on clothes and going out but you have to
buy food and books.
MUSTN´T OR DON'T HAVE TO?
you mustn´t leave your bags unattended. they will be stolen.
you don't have to come if you don't want to.
you mustn't speak to him like that. it's rude.
i mustn´t leave this any longer. it is getting urgent.
you don't have to be there until 8. we have plenty of time.
you don't have to pay by cheque. you can pay only with your credit card.
you mustn't be late for your interview.
we don't have to pay now. we can pay when we get there.
you don´t have to have a visa if you have a European passport
you mustn't make so much noise. you'll wake up the baby

miércoles, 20 de febrero de 2013

TASK 5: PASSIVE VOICE

FORMING PASSIVE SENTENCES

Choose the answer. Remember that not all verbs can be used in the passive voice.

1) My car was made in Japan.
2) The mail was delivered late yesterday.
3) The thieves were caught by the police.
4) Housing prices were rising rapidly. Now they are going down.
5) That movie has been seen by many people.
6) The accident happened last yesterday.
7) The San Diego Zoo is visited by millions of people every year.
8) This quiz was designed for learners of English as a Second Language.
9) This quiz was written very quickly.
10) My car was stolen yesterday.

miércoles, 13 de febrero de 2013

TASKS 3 Y 4

TASK 3: MAY AND MIGHT

Exercise 1


  • Put in order

1) May I borrow your pen?
2) May we have a moment, please?
3) May I leave early tomorrow?
4) May I have your name, please?
5) May we go now?
6) May I ask who´s calling?

Exercise 2


  • Complete the sentences

1) I don't know. I might not go to the party, I´m tired.
2) I can't find my keys.  I might have left them in the door.
3) I think Pat might have forgotten about our meeting.
4) I'm going to take a coat. It might be cold later.
5) Try calling Nick. He might be back home by now.
6) They might not want to come but you can invite them.
7) I think he might win. He's on good from at the moment.
8) I might not have time to finish it today. Will tomorrow be OK?
9) I think I might have made a mistake. I should have said no.
10) We might sell this house and move to the country.

Exercise 3


  • Complete the sentences

1) Where are your keys?- They might be in my back.
2) Lily called. She said she might be late.
3) Why are you taking an umbrella?- The forescast said it might rain.
4) You should buy the tickets today. If you don't, there might not be any left.
5) I can't find my credit card. I think I might have left it in that last shop.
6) Who's that?- It might Karen's brother. She said he was coming.
7) Steve is late.- Yes, I think he might have missed the train.
8) Where are Johnny and Sam?-They might have gone out to play football.
9) What's in the parcel?- It might be the books I ordered online.

Exercise 4


  • Complete the senteces using these verbs.

I might have some change, if you need it.
We might go to Jamaica next year. Our friends will be there.
I might give Sue a call and see if she wants to come.
I might have done it if he had asked nicely but not now.
I think he might go to the football match tonight.
They might buy it if they can get a good price.
I might not get the job, there were lots of good candidates.
Sophie might visit next week if she can get a couple of days off work.
I don´t know where it is. I might have left it at home.
I might be home late. I've got a lot of work to finish before I can leave

TASK 4: CAUSE-AND-EFFECT LINKING WORDS


1) Many species of wildlife are becoming extinct, since the rainforests are being destroyed.
2) So  logging provides jobs and profits, the government is reluctant to control it.
3)Hemp can be used to make paper, so it could reduce the need for logging.
4)Hemp was grown throughout history because its versatility; it can be used to make many different things.
5)Hemp is related to the marijuana plant; as a result, it is illegal in many countries.
6)Hemp cannot be used to produce marijuana,because of its low THC content.
7)Marijuana is less toxic than alcohol or tobacco. therefore some people believe it should be legalized.
8) As Canada has legalized hemp farming, we can expect to see pulp and paper produced from hemp very soon.
CONNECTIVES
1. Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
b. however
2. You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
c. Otherwise
3. I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
a. Moreover
4. Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.
c. Nevertheless
5. Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a. however
6. The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a. Therefore
7. The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.
c. Therefore
8. You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.
a. otherwise
9. The neighborhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___.
c. though
10. We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
a. however
11. He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.
b. Therefore
12. That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
a. furthermore
13. We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
c. thus
14. She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
b. however
15. It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
a. nevertheless.

miércoles, 6 de febrero de 2013

MAY AND MIGHT

MAY AND MIGHT

A) GAP-FILL EXERCISEComplete the sentences using the words listed in the box bellow. Positive and negative forms can be used. Some gaps may have more than one answer.

might           must              should
1°- Nancy said you didn´t need to buy anything for her birthday, but I really think you must at least get her some flowers or a  nice bottle of wine.
2°- Debbie said she was really busy this week, but I think she might show up at the party if she doesn´t have to work overtime on friday.
3°- Nina said she would come over right  after work, so she should be here by 6:00.
4°- Oh my God, he's unconscious. Don't move him- he must have internal injuries. Somebody call an ambulance.
5°- You might be kidding! That can´t be true.
6°- Dan: Where's the remote contrlo? I want to change the channel.
Fiona: I don't know it. It might be under the couch, or, prehaps I absent-mindedly took it into the kitchen. I'll check in there.
7°- We should invite Sally and her husband to come to the picnic on Saturday. We haven´t seen them in weeks, and they must really enjoy a nice day at the beach.
8°- Tim: While I was a student, I spent a year and a half studying Pygmy culture in the Central African Republic. My research focused on unique aspects of the their social structure and religion.
Simona: That might have been absolutely fascinating!
9°- We had better call Tony to see if he´s at home before we go over to his house.
He should be there and we don't want to drive all the way over there for nothing.
10°- I would love to go on the cruise to Tahiti with Robin and Michele. But such a luxurious trip might cost a fortune. I doubt I could afford something like that.


B) Do 8 sentences with: may, might and might have.


1) May I go out to answer the phone, please?
2) May I used your pen, please?
3) We may go to Paris this summer
4) You may be right.
5) It might be a longer route, but it’s much quicker
6) It might rain today.
7) You might have passed the course with good grades.
8) I might have been here, but I was sick.

jueves, 31 de enero de 2013

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

TODAY'S SPECIAL - DIALOGE
1°- Who is Jennifer having lunch with?
Nobody
2°- What is today's special?
Fish and Chips
3°- Jennifer is______
Going to have a starter and a main course
4°- Is the fish fresh?
Yes
5°- What is Jennifer going to have to drink?
Mineral water.
TYPES OF FOOD
Beverages/Drinks: Soda  coffee  water  tea  wine  beer  juice
Dairy:  milk  cheese  butter  cream  yoghurt  quark  half and half
Dessert: cake cookies  chocolate  ice-cream  brownies  pie  creams
Fruit: apple  orange  banana grapes  pineapple  kiwi  lemon
Grains/Starches: wheat  rye cereal  toast  bread  roll potatoe
Meat/Fish: beef  chiken  pork  salmon  trout  lamb  buffalo
Vegetables: beans  lettuce  carrots  broccoli  cauliflower  peas  egg plan

COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

     SPEAKING

WRITING
LISTENING
READING
QUIZZES




miércoles, 30 de enero de 2013

Restaurant Dialogue

Vega Granados Geraldine                 Grupo: 512b
Villegas Pineda Brenda Yarid
RESTAURANT
Bruce(B)           Caroline(C)       Waiter(W)
B: Good afternoon!...Could you give me a table for 2 please? W: Good afternoon sir. It is beside to the windows. Is it ok? B: Yes, thanks. W: I leave the menu.  
********************************************later***********************************************************
W: Are you really to order? B: At the moment I would like a cocktail? W: And for you miss? C: I would like a salad.  
*******************************************later************************************************************
W: Here you are!!...Can I suggest you to eat rabbit chipotle sauce? B: Thanks but I'd like rather order baked potatoes, please. C: I would like eat it, please. W: Would you like something to drink? B: I would like a lemonade,please. C: I would like a mineral water, please. W: I immediately back.
***********************************************later********************************************************
W: Here you are... Good relish!! B&C: Thanks.
*************************************************later******************************************************
W: Would you like to order something else? B: Could you show us the dessert menu, please? W: Of course, here you are. B: Could you bring me a chocolate cake please? C: I wouldn´t like it. but I´d like apple and grapes, please. W: Immediately.
**************************************************later*****************************************************
B: Can you bring me the bill, please? W: Certainly. B: Thanks...good service!! C: See you soon. W: Hope you enjoyed your stay!

miércoles, 16 de enero de 2013

Third Homework

Expressions to Use In Speaking And Writing
  1. I'll call you later.
  2. Leave a message.
  3. Hi Simon, it's Anna.
  4. Did you get my message?
  5. Can I speak to Rob, please?
  6. Hi, Jenny. Where are you?
  7. Thanks for getting back to me.
  8. Leave a message after the beep
  9. What's your number?
  10. I'm returning your call.
How To Use These Phrases In Your English
  1. 1 is used to say we will phone someone at some time in the future. We can also say 'I'll get back to you' if someone has asked us for specific information that we don't have now.
  2. You hear 2 on an answerphone, asking people to say why they were calling.
  3. You use 3 to say who you are at the beginning of a call.
  4. We use 4 to check someone knows that we called and left a message before.
  5. 5 is a common question if the person you want to talk to is not the person who answers the phone.
  6. Now we all have mobiles, we often start conversations by asking where someone is.
  7. 7 is used when you have left a message for someone, and they are now calling back.
  8. 8 is like 2. We say 'beep' or 'tone' meaning the noise that indicates you can leave a message.
  9. 9 is a common way of asking for someone's contact details.
  10. 10 is what we say when someone wants us to call them back.
Episode 13 - Transcript
STEVE makes a date with ANNE
STEVE is nervously fiddling with the phone. He starts ringing, then puts it down, then rings again.
At the hotel, the CLERK answers the phone.

CLERK
Medina Hotel. Marie speaking. How may I help you?

STEVE
Can I speak to Ms Anne Lee, please? I’m not sure what room she’s in.
The CLERK puts the call through.

CLERK
I’ll put you through sir.
In her room, ANNE is looking through some wine catalogues. The PHONE rings.

ANNE
Hello?

STEVE
Hello. Anne? This is Steve Parker.

ANNE
(puzzled)
Steve Parker?

STEVE
Steve... Sarah’s brother. We met...

ANNE
(surprised, but pleased)
Oh, Steve! Hello Steve.

STEVE
Hi. What are you doing?

ANNE
Oh, working. I’m planning a trip to the wineries later in the week.

STEVE
Oh. When are you going?

ANNE
Ah,Wednesday.

STEVE
Oh, good. What are you doing tomorrow?

ANNE
Nothing. Why?

STEVE
Well I have the day off, and I was just wondering... well I was just wondering whether you wanted to go to a wildlife park... with me. You said you’d like to go to the zoo.

ANNE
That’s right, I did. Yes, thankyou Steve, I’d love to go.

STEVE
Alright! I’ll meet you in the foyer. Ten o’clock?

ANNE
Okay, ten. I’ll see you then.

STEVE
Great! Goodnight Anne.

ANNE
Goodnight Steve.
She hangs up, pleased.

Episode 13 - Notes




1. TELEPHONE REQUESTS

To be able to speak to the person we want on the phone we sometimes have to make a request.
Can I speak to the manager please?
Could I speak to the manager please?
May I speak to the manager please?

If you want to be less formal, you can say talk to instead of speak to
Can I talk to the manager please?

When making a request it’s best to say please.
Can I speak to the manager please?

We say can or could before I when making requests.
Can I speak to the manager please?
Could I speak to the manger please?

May is more formal.
May I speak to the manager please?

STEVECan I speak to Ms Anne Lee, please?
  


2. TAKING TELEPHONE CALLS
 When taking phone calls for a business, it’s best to say what the name of the business is, so the person knows if they’ve got the right number.

CLERK
Medina Hotel. Marie speaking. How may I help you? 
 You then tell the person your name: 

CLERK
Medina Hotel. Marie speaking. How may I help you? 
 And then ask if you can help:

CLERK
Medina Hotel. Marie speaking. How may I help you? 

May is quite formal. You can also say can.
Medina hotel. Marie speaking. How can I help you?
  


3. TELEPHONE NUMBERS
 We can use the words double and triple when telling someone a phone number.

For example, this number – 8366279 – is said like this:
Eight, three, double six, two, seven, nine.

When there are two numbers together (8366279) we say double. In this case,double six.

When there are three numbers together we can say triple
8377742
Eight, three, triple seven, four, two
  


4. MAKING A DATE
 These are some common things we say when making a date.

We start by asking:
What are you doing tomorrow?

STEVE
What are you doing tomorrow?

Of course, we can use any time, such as:
What are you doing on the weekend?
What are you doing tonight?

If the person you are asking isn’t doing anything at that time you can say:
I’d like to go to a movie with you. 
or
I’d like you to come to dinner.
or
I was wondering whether you wanted to go to a movie.
or
I was wondering if you’d like to come to dinner.

STEVE 
Well I have the day off, and I was just wondering… well I was just wondering whether you wanted to go to a wildlife park… with me. 
  


5. PRESENT CONTINUOUS

The -ing form of verbs is used for talking about things happening now and for a short time into the future.
I’m writing my assignment today.

This tense is called the present continuous because it refers to the present as something that continues or keeps going.
He’s working hard. (he works hard now and will for a short time in the future)
She’s driving fast. (she drives fast now and keeps driving fast)
It’s raining outside. (rain is falling and will keep falling for a while)

STEVE
Hi. What are you doing?

ANNE
Oh, working. I’m planning a trip to the wineries later in the week. 
 All these (write, work, drive, rain) are action verbs. They are things we do.
Only these sorts of verbs have present continuous tenses.
Some verbs, such as understand and know are not used with the -ing form of the present continuous.

We say
understand you
not
I’m understanding you. X
And
know
not
I’m knowing.
 XIn the sample conversations below, R is the "Receiver" and C is the "Caller."

Conversation 1

Rrrrring.
R: Hello.
C: Hello. Is Steve there?
R: I'm sorry. He's not here right now.
C: What time will he be back?
R: Around five thirty.
C: This afternoon?
R: Yes. May I ask who's calling?
C: This is his friend, Greg.
R: Okay. I'll tell him you called.
C: Thanks.

Conversation 2

Rrrrrring.
R: Tyler residence.
C: Is this Naomi?
R: No, this is her sister, Nancy.
C: You sure sound like Naomi.
R: Oh. Can I take a message?
C: Sure. Please tell her that Andy called.
R: Okay. I'll give her the message.
C: Thanks.
R: Bye.