Indefinite and Incomplete Quantities: Some and any Using “some” Some can also be used in interrogative sentences to ask for something or to offer something. Examples ● Could I have some books, please? ● Why don’t you take some apples home with you? ● Would you like some tea? ● Will you have some cake? Retreived from: https://oxfordenglishgrammar.com/quantifiers/ Retreived from: https://oxfordenglishgrammar.com/quantifiers/
Indefinite and Incomplete Quantities: Some and any Using “any” Any is used in interrogative sentences when you do not know the answer. Examples: ● Do you have any friends in London? ● Are there any problems with your work? ● Do they have any children? ● Do you want any groceries from the shop? Retreived from: https://oxfordenglishgrammar.com/quantifiers/ Retreived from: https://oxfordenglishgrammar.com/quantifiers/
Quantifier: A lot / lots of ● A lot of, lots of We use a lot of or lots of with uncountable and plural nouns. Examples: • A lot of luck • A lot of people • lots of time • lots of books • plenty of money • plenty of ideas Taken from:Murphy, Raymond. (1995). Grammar in use. REFERENCE AND PRACTICE FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS OF ENGLISH. USA: Cambridge University Press.
Quantifiers exercise Fill in the blanks with “many”, “much” or “a lot of”. 1. We have to hurry. We don’t have ____________time. 2. There weren’t ______________people at the party. 3. She is a very quiet person. She doesn’t say ___________. 4. The woman was badly injured in the accident. She lost __________blood. 5. It’s not a very lively town. There isn’t _____________to do. 6. This car is expensive to run. It uses_____________gasoline. 7. Don’t bother me. I have _________things to do. 8. She always puts ____________salt on her food. Taken from:Murphy, Raymond. (1995). Grammar in use. REFERENCE AND PRACTICE FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS OF ENGLISH. USA: Cambridge University Press.
Quantifiers exercise Fill in the blanks with “many”, “much” or “a lot of”. ANSWERS 1. much 2. many 3. much 4. a lot of 5. much 6. a lot of 7. many or a lot of 8. a lot of
Quantifiers exercise Fill in the blanks with “little”, “a little”, “few” or “a few”. 1. I didn’t have any money, but Tom had__________. 2. He doesn’t speak much English. Only _________words. 3. Jane’s father died ________________years ago. 4. “Would you like some more coffee?” “Yes, please, but only ________” 5. This town isn’t very well known and there isn’t much to see, so________tourists come here. 6. I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher. She has ______________ patience with children. 7. I last saw Tom ___________days ago. Taken from:Murphy, Raymond. (1995). Grammar in use. REFERENCE AND PRACTICE FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS OF ENGLISH. USA: Cambridge University Press.
Quantifiers exercise Fill in the blanks with “little”, “a little”, “few” or “a few”. ANSWERS 1. a little 2. few 3. few 4. a little 5. few 6. little 7. a few
Quantifiers exercise Fill in the blanks with “some”or “any”. 1. Ann bought __________new shoes. 2. Would you like ____________cookies for dessert? 3. They don’t have ____________kids. 4. He’s lazy. He never does ___________work. 5. Do you have ____________money? 6. Can I have __________milk in my coffee, please? 7. If anyone has _________questions, I’ll be glad to answer them. Taken from:Murphy, Raymond. (1995). Grammar in use. REFERENCE AND PRACTICE FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS OF ENGLISH. USA: Cambridge University Press.
Quantifiers exercise Fill in the blanks with “some”or “any”. ANSWERS 1. some 2. some 3. any 4. any 5. any 6. some 7. any
Grammar focus Quantifiers: a few, a little, much, many, a lot of, some, any. ANSWERS for the activity of Grammar focus (Page 155) “Complete these sentences from the track. Blanks can have one or more words”. • a few • a few • too many • a lot of • any • a little • too much
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Objective(s) You will review the Past Continuous, learn about relative clauses and talk about offices.
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Let’s go. WHICH OF THESE THING WOULD YOU EXPECT TO SEE IN A “GOOD OFFICE’’ AND WHICH WOULD YOU EXPECT TO SEE IN A ‘“BAD OFFICE’’ ● Music playing on the radio ● Phone ringing ● Kettle whistling ● Dog barking ● People crying ● Boss shouting ● Photocopier working ● People speaking ● Printer working ● Clock ticking ● Everyone yawning
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary: Battlefield Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/battlefield • A place where a battle is being fought or has been fought in the past: They carried the wounded from the battlefield. A Civil War battlefield
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary: Appreciated Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/appreciate?q=appreciated • To recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it: There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them . • To understand a situation and realize that it is important: We appreciate the need for immediate action.
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary: To scream Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/scream •To cry or say something loudly and usually on a high note, especially because of strong emotions such as fear, excitement, or anger: A spider landed on her pillow and she screamed. He was screaming in with pain and begging for anaesthetic. Ken screamed (out) a warning telling people to get out of the way. Mrs Brown screamed at Joel for dropping the test-tube.
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary: Mean (adj) Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/mean • Unkind or unpleasant: Stop being so mean to me! She just said it to be mean. • Frightening and likely to become violent: A mean and angry mob A mean-looking youth
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary: To hammer Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/hammer • To hit something with a hammer: Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door? I could hear you hammering upstairs.
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary: To drill Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/drill • To make a hole in something using a special tool: Drill three holes in the wall for the screws. They are going to drill for oil nearby.
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary: Depressed Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/depressed • Unhappy and without hope: He seemed a bit depressed about his work situation. She became deeply depressed when her husband died.
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary: Circus Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/circus •A group of travelling performers including acrobats or those who work with trained animals, or a performance by such people usually in a large tent: She ran away to join the circus. The children loved being taken to the circus.
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary exercise Listen to Chris talking to Janice about his day at work. Complete the sentences (page156) 1.Well for a start, Karen____________.She was saying nobody appreciated her. 2.She was___________ desk looking very sad and crying a little bit. 3.No, he was in his office and the door was closed, but everyone could hear him. He was_________ a customer on the phone. 4.There was a lot of noise too, because there are workmen on the next floor up and they were________ and drilling. 5.Yes, there was a dog in the office and________________.
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Vocabulary exercise ANSWERS (Page 156) 1. was crying 2. sitting at her 3. screaming at 4. hammering 5. it was barking
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? •Tune In. Listen again. This time , answer the following multiple- choice questions (page 157) 1.Does Chris like his job? 2.What is Karen’s job? 3.Why was Karen sad? 4.Where was the boss when Chris arrived? 5.When did Chris arrive in the office? 6.Whose dog was barking? 7.Why was the dog in the office? 8.Who was hammering and drilling on the next floor?
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Tune In. ANSWERS (Page 157) 1. No, he hates it 2. Secretary 3. The boss said mean things to her 4. On his computer/In his office 5. In the morning 6. Andrew´s 7. It was depressed 8. Workmen
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? Relative clauses are clauses starting with the relative pronouns who*, that, which, whose, where, when . They are most often used to define or identify the noun that precedes them. Here are some examples: -Do you know the girl who started in grade 7 last week? -Can I have the pencil that I gave you this morning? -A notebook is a computer which can be carried around. -I won’t eat in a restaurant whose cooks smoke. -I want to live in a place where there is lots to do. -Yesterday was a day when everything went wrong! * There is a relative pronoun whom, which can be used as the object of the relative clause. For example: My science teacher is a person whom I like very much. To many people the word whom now sounds old-fashioned, and it is rarely used in spoken English. Retrieved from : https://oxfordenglishgrammar.com/relative-clauses/
Relative pronouns are associated as follows with their preceding noun: Preceding noun Relative pronoun Examples a person who(m)/that, whose – Do you know the girl who .. – He was a man that .. – An orphan is a child whose parents .. a thing which†/that, whose – Do you have a computer which .. – The oak a tree that .. – This is a book whose author ..
Grammar: Relative clauses exercise Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with a relative pronoun (who, which or whose) 1. My ESL teacher, ______ came to Germany in 1986, likes to ride his mountain bike. 2. The heavy rain, ________ was unusual for the time of year, destroyed most of the plants in my garden. 3. Einstein, ______ was born in Germany, is famous for his theory of relativity. 4. The boy, _______ parents both work as teachers at the school, started a fire in the classroom. 5. My mother’s company, _______ makes mobile phones, is moving soon from Frankfurt to London. Retrieved from : https://oxfordenglishgrammar.com/relative-clauses/
Grammar: Relative clauses exercise Exercise Answers 1. who 2. which 3. who 4. whose 5. which
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? • BE AWARE: use the following verbs in the Past Continuous to complete each sentence. You may need to use the negative. (Page 157) DO / SING / WATCH / LOOK AFTER / LISTEN / READ / DRIVE / PLAY 1.I didn’t see what happened because I________ in my bedroom at the time 2.Can you repeat the question,please? I__________! 3.It was very funny at Peter´s house last night. He________ the guitar and harmonica at the same time and his wife________. 4.‘’Where were you last night at 9 pm?’’ the police officer asked. ‘’ I was at home. I ____________ my children.’’ 5.The police stopped me Wednesday evening because I _______ at 75mph! 6.Why are you angry at me again? I_________ television. I_______ my homework!
Lesson 2 : Whose boss was screaming? BE AWARE: ANSWERS (Page 157) 1. was reading 2. wasn’t listening 3. was playing/ was singing 4. was looking after 5. was driving 6. wasn’t watching / was doing
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Objective(s) You will learn to use relative pronouns and Speak up Equality at Work
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Let´s go! Look at the photo on page 158. • What do you think would be difficult about this job? • Would you enjoy doing this job? • Would you find it stressful/relaxing/rewarding/difficult? • Who is your favorite actor? • Do you like going to the theater? • What´s your favorite theater play? • If you had to choose to play a character in a movie, what jpb would that character have? • What jobs are typically chosen by women and by men? • What jobs pay men more than women in your country?
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Police officer Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/police-officer • A male or female member of the police force. She's a police officer. I was stopped by a police officer.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Sports player Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/sport Sport A game, competition, or activity needing physical effort and skill that is played or done according to rules. -Football, basketball, and hockey are all team sports. -I enjoy winter sports like skiing and skating. Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/player Player Someone who takes part in a game or sport: -Each player takes three cards. -The team has many talented players .
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Pilot Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/pilot ● A person who flies an aircraft: -a fighter/helicopter/bomber/airline pilot
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Waiter Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/waiter • A man whose job is to bring the food to customers at their tables in a restaurant. -The waiter handed me the menu with a flourish. -The waiter smiled politely as he handed me my bill/handed my bill to me. -A waiter hovered at the table, ready to take our order.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Dentist Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/dentist • A person whose job is treating people's teeth: - You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a year.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Author Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/author •The writer of a book, article, play, etc.: -He is the author of two books on French history.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Teacher Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/teacher ● Someone whose job is to teach in a school or college. -The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart. -Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children. -My son's never been in trouble with his teachers before.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Gardener Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/gardener •Someone who works in a garden, growing and taking care of plants: - These young trees were carefully nursed by the head gardener. -This is quite a difficult plant for inexperienced gardeners to grow.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Architect Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/architect • A person whose job is to design new buildings and make certain that they are built correctly -Bevan was the architect of the British National Health Service. -After years of study, Tim is now a fully-fledged architect. -The architect has quoted £10,000 to build an extension. -She is a highly recommended architect.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Nurse Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/nurse •The title given to a person whose job is to care for people who are ill or injured, especially in a hospital: -He worked as a nurse in a psychiatric hospital. -Nurse Millard will be with you shortly.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary: Musician Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/musician • Someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job: -The concert features dancers and musicians of all nationalities. -The famous jazz musician, Duke Ellington, was a composer, arranger and pianist.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? VOCABULARY . Read what people with different jobs say about their work. Match the jobs names from the previous vocabulary with their comments (Page 158). 1.“It’s great seeing paper plans come to real stone and brick reality”_____ 2.“Yeah, we get paid a lot, but there´s always the risk of injury and our careers are pretty short”_________ 3.“The first and last five minutes are the most stressful and that goes for the members of the public as well”__________ 4.“Some days, I get blocked really badly and can´t string ore than two words together”___________ 5.“In this institution, a lot of it is control. When you consider their home life, that´s understandable!”_____________
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? 6. “I consider myself an artist, I really do! What I create last for a long time and can even change throughout the year”____________ 7. “Some people treat you badly and think that´s OK because they give you few dollars”____________ 8. “Many people are suspicious of us, but I believe those people are the ones with something hide”____________ 9. “It’s true that I have had to put my hands into and look into some nasty places, but the money´s great and everyone wants to know one of us!”_________ 10. “It’s not all fancy performances and globetrotting I can tell you! Without hard work, dedication, and lots and lots of practice, you won´t succeed.”__________ 11. “We have become a lot more aware in recent years about health dangers that exist while working here and now we are even more careful. After all, I want to remain on this side of the curtain”_____________
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Vocabulary exercise ANSWERS (Page 158) 1. ( k ) Architect 7. ( b ) Waiter 2. ( e ) Sports Player 8. ( a ) Police officer 3. ( i ) Pilot 9. ( f ) Dentist 4. ( j ) Author 10. ( h ) Musician 5. ( c ) Teacher 11. ( d ) Nurse 6. ( g ) Gardener
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? • Tune In! Listen to a program called Theater hour. The presenter, Dennis, is talking with an actress, Jenny Dodgers. Listen and Answer the questions page 159 1.What does Jenny say about the last six months of the life? 2.Why does Jenny use the football metaphor when talking about the cast of her new movie? 3.How does she view her role in the football team when asked? 4.How did she find working with a famous actor on the film set 5.Why is Kenny criticized for her comments about Broadway? 6.What was and ia at the heart of Jenny’s criticism of Broadway? 7. Do you think Jenny is fair in her assumptions and observations?
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Listening activity ANSWERS (Page 159) 1. She has been incredibly busy 2. To give an idea of teamwork 3. A minor, supporting role 4. She felt relaxed around him 5. Family commitments make thing difficult for her 6. She shouldn´t have criticized something she profits off herself 7. Women should be given as many top roles as men are 8. Student´s answers
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? • Listen to the interview again and complete the sentences with the correct relative pronouns : Which,Whose,Who,When and Where. a.Jenny_______ life has been hectic, has worked very hard for the last six months. b.She has been working on her new movie__________ has been a rewarding experience. c.Tom Cruise_________ plays the lead role in the movie, is a very famous actor d.Some of the states__________ the movie is being filmed are Montana, Arizona and Texas. e.__________ Jenny is in New York, she will see her family f.Jenny________ criticized Broadway´s policy, doesn´t regret expressing her point of view on the subject g.She isn´t planning to leave Broadway, policy of_________ she has criticized.
Lesson 3 : Where does she work? Listening activity ANSWERS (Page 159) a. whose b. which c. who d. where e. when f. who g. which
Lesson 4 : It is an unusual job, isn’t it? Objective(s) You will learn to use tag questions and talk about jobs.
Lesson 4 : It is an unusual job, isn’t it? Let´s go! Think about some of these jobs. What is the most interesting aspect of each one? Would you be interested in any of these jobs? What wouldn’t you like about each of the jobs? 1. Skyscraper window cleaner 2. Hair stylist for cats and dogs 3. Clown for children’s parties 4. Road markings painter 5. Wedding photographer 6. Hand model for a glove company
• Vocabulary. Read this list of words that you will hear on the track. Match each of the words with a definition on the right hand side. Page 160 ________caterer 1. to develop in a successful way, to grow. 5 ________skeptical 2. plates, cups, dishes. 11 ________prosper 3. brief attention-getting phrase used in advertising. 1 12 ________allergy 4. bring to a successful conclusion, make real. 9 ________pollen 5. person or company that provides food / drink for an event. 10 ________platter 6. knives, forks, spoons. 13 ________state 7. being in fact the thing named and not false. 3 ________slogan 8. fail financially, go bankrupt. 6 ________cutlery 9. fine powdery substance, fertilizing part of a flower. 2 ________crockery 10. a large dish for serving food, especially meat or fish. 7 ________veritable 11. disbelieving, showing a lot of doubt about about something. 4 ________bring to fruition 12. abnormal reaction of the body to dust, food, hair, etc. 8 ________go bust 13. not fresh, old, especially related to food.
Lesson 4 : It is an unusual job, isn’t it? Tune in Track 25 Page 160 Listen to part of a radio program called Business Home. As you listen, try and write down as many details in your notebook as you can. What Dan’s company does…. Why they are careful to provide the correct food... What happens after a pet owner first gets in touch... The deliveries... What pets they deal with... How Dan and Carol got started... What pets they deal with... What the name of the company is...
Lesson 4 : It is an unusual job, isn’t it? Listen again and write the questions for these answers. Page 161. 1. Q:__________________________________________________________________? A: High quality nutritious food for pets. 2. Q:___________________________________________________________________? A: My wife, Carol. 3. Q:___________________________________________________________________? A: Because the animal might have a medical condition. 4. Q: ___________________________________________________________________? A: First we go and see the animals.
Lesson 4 : It is an unusual job, isn’t it? 5. Q: __________________________________________________________________? A: To ensure the food is fresh. 6. Q:____________________________________________________________________? A: No, the owners use their own. 7. Q:_____________________________________________________________________? A: Nancy 8. Q:______________________________________________________________________? A: When he looked after some pedigree dogs for a friend.
Lesson 4 : It is an unusual job, isn’t it? • Grammar focus. What are the underlined parts of these sentences used for? a. You have a cat, don’t you? b. He found a job in a circus, didn’t he? c. She isn’t a dolphin trainer, is she? d. They will hire a professional diver, won’t they? They are called tag questions.
Lesson 4 : It is an unusual job, isn’t it? Match the tags with the sentences. Page 161 1. Pete has adopted a dog from the shelter, _____was it? 2. The owners won’t use our bowls, _____doesn’t she? 3. It wasn’t difficult, _____will they? 4. She spent all the money on her first business, _____did I? 5. Mary supervises the cooking, _____hasn’t he? 6. I didn’t hire an accountant, _____didn’t she?
GRAMMAR FOCUS Tag questions We often use question tags when we expect the listener to agree with our statement. When the statement is positive, we use a negative question tag. She 's a doctor, isn't she? Yesterday was so much fun, wasn't it? If the statement is negative, we use a positive question tag. He isn't here, is he? The trains are never on time, are they? Nobody has called for me, have they? Retrieved from: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/question-tags
GRAMMAR FOCUS Tag questions If we are sure or almost sure that the listener will confirm that our statement is correct, we say the question tag with a falling intonation. If we are a bit less sure, we say the question tag with a rising intonation. Retrieved from: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/question-tags
GRAMMAR FOCUS Tag questions If there is an auxiliary verb in the statement, we use it to form the question tag. I don't need to finish this today, do I? James is working on that, isn't he? Your parents have retired, haven't they? The phone didn't ring, did it? It was raining that day, wasn't it? Your mum hadn't met him before, had she? Retrieved from: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/question-tags
GRAMMAR FOCUS Tag questions Sometimes there is no auxiliary verb already in the statement. For example, when: ... the verb in the statement is present simple or past simple and is positive. Here we use don't , doesn't or didn't : Jenni eats cheese, doesn't she? I said that already, didn't I? Retrieved from: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/question-tags
GRAMMAR FOCUS Tag questions Sometimes there is no auxiliary verb already in the statement. For example, when: ... the verb in the statement is to be in the present simple or past simple. In this case we use to be to make the question tag: The bus stop 's over there, isn't it? None of those customers were happy, were they? ... the verb in the statement is a modal verb. Here we use the modal verb to make the question tag: They could hear me, couldn't they? You won't tell anyone, will you? Retrieved from: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/question-tags
GRAMMAR FOCUS Tag questions If the main verb or auxiliary verb in the statement is am , the positive question tag is am I? but the negative question tag is usually aren't I? : I 'm never on time, am I ? I 'm going to get an email with the details, aren't I ? Retrieved from: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/question-tags
Taken from: https://www.waltonpalmer.com/noticias-destacadas/questions-tags/
GRAMMAR FOCUS Tag questions Exercise. Write the tag question of the following sentences. 1. You are studying for the exam, __________________? 2. My father picked up my package at the store, ______________? 3. You didn’t do that mess,___________________? 4. Julianna creates beautiful handcrafts, _______________? 5. Your brother will go to Europe next vacations,____________? 6. Daniel doesn’t know how to repair that device, ___________? 7. They weren’t in that event, _______________? 8. You haven’t seen that movie, ______________? 9. We cannot do that project, ________________? 10. I am a terrible singer,_______________? 11. We have a lot of homework, _____________?
GRAMMAR FOCUS Tag questions Exercise ANSWERS 1. You are studying for the exam, aren’t you ? 2. My father picked up my package at the store, didn’t he ? 3. You didn’t do that mess, did you ? 4. Julianna creates beautiful handcrafts, doesn’t she ? 5. Your brother will go to Europe next vacations, won’t he ? 6. Daniel doesn’t know how to repair that device, does he ? 7. They weren’t in that event, were they ? 8. You haven’t seen that movie, have you ? 9. We cannot do that project, can we ? 10. I am a terrible singer, aren’t I ? 11. We have a lot of homework, don’t we?
Lesson 5 : Do you work with a lot of people? Objective(s) You will learn to talk about business etiquette and to use ‘a lot of/ lots of/ a lot’ correctly
Lesson 5 : Do you work with a lot of people? Let´s go! Read about the rules of business etiquette. Do you agree with all of them? 1.Arrive on time for meetings 2.Turn off gadgets in meetings 3.Don´t say anything in email or instant messaging that you don´t mind being broadcast to your entire organization 4.Express gratitude.
Lesson 5 : Do you work with a lot of people? • TUNE IN track 26, page 162 INTERVIEW WITH BILL What rules of etiquette do you know? Listen to the interview and choose the correct options in this quiz. Statements with ANSWERS 1.Anger is a complex emotion that occasionally surfaces in the workplace. (C) 2.Regarding criticism in the workplace, you should: (B) 3.When giving a compliment, it´s best to: (C) 4.If you´re only listening to gossip: (C) 5.If you are running late for an appointment because your boss has called a last minute meeting, it´s best to: (A)
GRAMMAR FOCUS A LOT/LOTS OF vs A LOT We use a lot of and lots of in informal styles. Lots of is more informal than a lot of . A lot of and lots of can both be used with plural countable nouns and with singular uncountable nouns for affirmatives, negatives, and questions: -We’ve got lots of things to do. -That’s a lot of money. -There weren’t a lot of choices. -Can you hurry up? I don’t have a lot of time. -Are there a lot of good players at your tennis club? -Have you eaten lots of chocolate? Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/gramatica/gramatica-britanica/much-many-a-lot-of-lots-of-quantifiers
GRAMMAR FOCUS A LOT/LOTS OF vs A LOT When we use lots and a lot with a noun, we need of: -I’ve got lots of plans for today. -There’ll be a lot of your friends there We usually leave out the noun after a lot and lots when the noun is obvious. When there is no following noun, we don’t use of: - She didn’t bring anything to eat but we’ve got lots anyway. Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/gramatica/gramatica-britanica/lots-a-lot-plenty
GRAMMAR FOCUS A LOT/LOTS OF vs A LOT •EXERCISE Write “a lot of”, “ a lot” or “lots of”. 1.__________________people feel that way. 2. I like cooking ________________. 3. There was _____________space. 4. _____________people went to the concert. 5. He’s ______________healtier now with his new eating habits.
Lesson 5 : Do you work with a lot of people? •EXERCISE ANSWERS 1. A lot of / lots of 2. a lot 3. a lot of / lots of 4. A lot of / Lots of 5. a lot
Lesson 5 : Do you work with a lot of people? •READ IN page 163 Read the article and complete the sentence with the correct words below. Then read again and answer the questions. Rapport/Reply/Business/unprofessional/humorous/vibrate/apologize/networking/guidelines/meaningf ul/impression There are several basic_______ to business etiquette. A lot of business people, when attending a conference, would like to have the card of a senior executive they meet. To get the card, you should create an opportunity and establish_________ with them and develop a specific reason for them to ask you for your card in hopes they will offer you theirs. If you want to make a good________ on a senior executive when you meet them for the first time, it´s best to appear pleasant and make brief short sentences that focus on them and wait for them to_______. Sometimes speaking a lot doesn´t mean appearing more intelligent
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