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Class activity 16
B.1 Grammar
1. Non-action Verbs: Practice 1
Amy: Hi! What's up? Talia: Oh, I -1 (select) on this Nick Crawford story.
Amy: -1 (select) to take a break? Talia: I can't. I have too much to do.
Amy: I -1 (select) you work too hard, Talia. Talia: You're probably right.
Amy: There's a good movie at the Quad. Talia: I -1 (select)
. I'd love to go.
Talia: I just -1 (select) time to go to the movies. Amy: That's too bad.
Amy: I -1 (select) some coffee. Would you like some? Talia: Sure, thanks.
Amy: What's wrong? Why -1 (select) the cream? Talia: Oh. I thought it smelled bad, but it's OK.
Talia: Mmm. This -1 (select) good. Amy: Yes, there's nothing like a good cup of coffee! Talia: I spoke to Nick Crawford today. I
(think) that he
(be) too honest to lie.
Amy: Really? Talia: Yes. I really
(want) to hurt him. Someone
(try) to destroy his career. Amy: But what about the voice on the tape? Talia: Well, it certainly
(sound) like him, but he
(be) too nice of a guy to take a bribe. Amy: What
you
(mean), "he's too nice"?
you
(let) your emotions color your judgment? Talia: Of course not. I just
(know) he's innocent, that's all. Amy: Well, I
(not understand).
you
(have) any proof? Talia: Not yet, but I
(work) on it. The Soccer Federation
(put) pressure on the coach to take Nick out of the game next week. I have to get some proof--and quickly! Amy: You really
(like) this guy, don't you?
Class activity 17
Complete each dialog. Click on the answer.
Luis: ______ you answer a few questions for me? Ari: Of course.
Cassie: Can you ______ help me? Bon-Hwa: Of course. not at all please sure
Russ: ______ working late tonight? We still have a lot to do. Ana: Sorry, I can't. I have to meet my mother at the airport. Can you Would you Would you mind
Nora: Would you ______ the phone, please? Klaus: Sure. answer answering to answer
Meg: Could ______ your report by Monday? Alan: Of course. you finish please
you please finish please you finish
Class activity 18
PRACTICE 2
Complete the dialog
Josh: I'm
- tired! I went dancing with some friends last night. We had
good time, but we stayed out too late. Amy: Oh, where did you go? Josh: To a new club on North Main. Everyone's talking about it. It was
crowded that I was afraid we wouldn't get in. Amy: Who was playing there? Josh: The Blue Notes. They're
good musicians! Have you ever heard them? Amy: No. I'm sorry I wasn't there. Josh: Me too. You need to get out more. Why are you working
hard these days? Amy: Oh, you know, between my job and my classes I don't have much free time. Josh: You're beginning to sound like your friend Talia. Speaking of Talia, how is she? Amy: Busy as usual. She's working on a story about Nick Crawford. Josh: Crawford's
amazing athlete, but the things people are saying about him are
terrible. Amy: I know. Sorry, Josh, but I've got to go. Josh: OK. Hey, I'll let you know next time we go dancing. Bring Talia and I'll take you to dinner! Amy: Thanks, Josh. You're
great friend!
b. leave c. argue Review Quiz Grammar 2 Amy's sister Jennifer is moving to Los Angeles, and Amy is helping her pack. Complete the dialog. Click on each drop-down box. Then click on the answer. Amy: I'm so happy that you got that job in Los Angeles. You're going to like living there.
Jennifer: I hope so. Thanks for helping me pack today. (1)
(select) me that picture frame? I want to wrap it in newspaper so it doesn't break. Amy: Good idea. Jennifer: (2) -1 (select) taking all the dishes out of the cabinet so that I can wrap them too? Amy: No problem. Do you want me to wrap them up? Jennifer: Sure. Amy: (3) -1 (select) hand me some newspaper? Jennifer: Here you go. Amy: And (4) -1 (select) get me a glass of water? All this hard work is making me thirsty.
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Vocabulary Phrases with 'Feel'
feel for someone phr. v. to care strongly if someone feels bad Sharzade felt for the lost, frightened little boy, and she stayed with him until his parents were found. feel free collocation SPOKEN used in order to say that you are happy if someone wants to do something Please feel free to borrow my dictionary any time. feel funny collocation feel slightly ill I've been feeling funny ever since I ate that fish. feel like doing something collocation SPOKEN to want to do something Hannes doesn't have any plans this weekend, so if you feel like doing anything, give him a call. feel like something collocation SPOKEN to want to have something I don't care what we have, but Young-Dae says he feels like Indian food. feel out phr. v. INFORMAL to find out what someone thinks or feels by asking indirectly You should feel Dad out about using the car this weekend. He wasn't too happy when it got all dirty the last time you used it. feel up to phr. v. INFORMAL to feel you can do a particular job or activity I just don't feel up to going dancing tonight. I think I'll stay home and watch TV. feel yourself idiom to feel healthy or happy in the way that you normally do It took a long time to get over the flu, but I'm finally feeling myself again.
feel free
- If you __________, you are a little bit sick. feel like something feel funny
- To ________ is to have sympathy for that person. feel somebody out feel for someone
- To ___________ is to want to do it. feel like doing something feel up to something
- If you ______________, you think you can do it. feel like something feel up to something
PRACTICE
- You look really terrific! You must be -1 (select) again after your cold.
- I really -1 (select) Chinese food tonight. It's my favorite!
- I -1 (select) --I think I'm getting sick.
Jack just lost his job. He has a big family to support--I really
(select) .
- Please -1 (select) to use the phone any time you like.
- We always go to the movies! I -1 (select) something different tonight.
- She doesn't -1 (select) that job yet. She still needs more training.
- Sometimes, it's better to -1 (select) than to ask direct questions.
Class activity 19
1. Gerunds as Subjects and Objects:
Complete the paragraph. Type the correct form of the word in parentheses into the blank. Use capital letters if necessary. Many people enjoy
- (exercise) for fun and for health.
(run)
(be) a very popular form of exercise. But you don't have to work that hard.
(take) long walks
(be) good for you, too. The nice thing about these two forms of exercise is that you can do them without
(spend) a lot of money on equipment.
(put) on a good pair of shoes is all you need to do. If you like water better than land, you may prefer
Talia: Trust me.
- out the truth is the most important thing to me. Tony: Well, good luck.
Class activity 20
2. Modals of Possibility:
Complete the sentences. Click on the drop-down box. Then click on the answer.
- Nick may -1 (select) Talia because he knows her.
- It's possible that Nick -1 (select) be guilty.
- What do you think? -1 (select) guilty or innocent?
- Talia -1 (select) keep investigating the story. She definitely won't quit.
- Nick is the best player on his team. The coach is worried because without him they -1 (select) win.
- People say that Nick -1 (select) have a gambling problem. He owes a lot of money.
- Newsline has no choice. They -1 (select) air the story tonight.
- Tony is worried about Talia. He thinks she might -1 (select) help with the story. Read the dialogs. Complete the sentences with the modal in parentheses. Type the answers into the blanks. You may need to use the negative form.
John: Do you think Nick is innocent? Amy: He - (may). Talia thinks so.
Josh: Do you think Talia will discover the truth? Amy: She's a good researcher. She - (might).
Tony: The team will probably lose without Nick. John: I don't agree. They
- (might). They have other good players.
Josh: Is Talia going to get her break with this story? Amy: She
(might). It's a tough one.
Tony: You heard the tape. There can't be another explanation. Talia: I'm not so sure about that. There
(could).
Coach: Is Dean going to work out today? Nick: He
(might). He's feeling sick.
Amy: Will the teacher give you an A? Talia: He
(could). I did well on the midterm.
Class activity 21
Review Quiz
GRAMMAR 1 Complete the dialog. Click on each drop-down box. Then click on the answer. Amy: Parties are great! Are you having fun? Talia: Yes -- I like parties, too. What do you like about (1)
(select) to parties? Amy: Well, I enjoy (2) -1 (select) to new people. And I love (3) -1 (select) the food. Josh: Hello, ladies. Please, help (4) -1 (select) to the desserts. I made them (5) -1 (select) . Talia: Thanks, Josh. By the way, great party! We're really enjoying (6) -1 (select) .
GRAMMAR 2
Complete the dialog. Click on each drop-down box. Then click on the answer. Alex: Do you think Nick (1) -1 (select) be guilty? Tony: It sure seems that he (2) -1 (select) be. Alex: Talia thinks that Nick (3) -1 (select) be guilty. Tony: Yes, but if the Soccer Federation finds out that he's guilty, he (4) -1 (select) play soccer anymore.
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VOCABULARY Verbs and Nouns analysis n. the careful examination of something in order to understand it better An analysis of her test results showed that she was perfectly healthy. analyze v. to examine or think about something carefully in order to understand it Government scientists are trying to analyze what went wrong. announce v. to officially and publicly tell people about something The police announced that the suspect had been arrested. announcement n. an official public statement The whole country was waiting for an announcement about the results of the election. appoint v. to choose someone for a job, position, etc. The assistant principal appointed Yussuf to lead the committee. appointment n. the act of choosing someone for a job, position, etc. The president has been giving a lot of thought to the appointment of a new department head. combination n. two or more different things that are used or put together A combination of factors led to the choice of Germany as the site of the Soccer World Cup championship. combine v. if you combine two or more things, ideas, or qualities, they begin to work or exist together The three airlines combined to make one giant company. criticism n. the act of judging whether someone or something is good or bad Teresa's criticism of the plan made us reconsider it. criticize v. to judge someone or something severely The news media criticized the mayor's plan for higher taxes. develop v. to grow or change into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced We have plans to develop the local economy. development n. the process of becoming bigger, stronger, or more advanced There's been a lot of economic development in this region recently--just last week, three new factories opened up.
