Relationships
Which of these adjectives are opposites (or near opposites)?
considerate; dependable; energetic; good fun; laid-back; outgoing; selfish; serious; shy; unreliable.
considerate/selfish; dependable/unreliable; energetic/laid-back; outgoing/shy; good fun/serious.
What are the past simple and past participle forms of these verbs?
become; begin; drink; forget; go; shine; sing; strike; win
became/become
began/begun
drank/drunk
forgot/forgotten
went/gone
shone/shone
sang/sung
struck/struck
won/won
1. too much traffic - nothing moves
2. a situation in which someone doesn't have enough money to pay for their basic needs
3. too many people in one place or area
4. a situation in which someone suffers or dies because they don't have enough food to eat
1. congestion
2. poverty
3. overpopulation
4. starvation
Think of phrasal verbs that have the following meanings:
a. to have a good relationship with
b. an informal way of saying spend time with (e.g. go for a coffee, to clubs or parties together)
c. to visit (when you visit a friend at their house)
d. to support someone and be friends in difficult times
a. get on (with)
b. hang out (with)
c. go round
d. stand by
1. You're going on holiday to Barcelona, and a friend recommends a good hotel in the city. What do you say?
2. You realize on Christmas day that you forgot to get a present for your uncle. What do you say to your uncle?
3. You ask your friend to help you get ready for the New Year's Eve party you're having at your house. What do you say to your friend?
1. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.
2. I'm so sorry! It slipped my mind.
3. Would you mind helping me get ready for the party?
Form adjectives from these words by using the correct suffix and making any other necessary changes.
a. ambition
b. child
c. decide
d. help
a. ambitious
b. childish
c. decisive
d. helpful
Transcribe the following phrases to do with regret:
1. /ɪ ˈkʊdə bɪn wɜːs/
2. /ɑɪ ˈʃʊdə kep mə bɪg mɑʊθ ʃʌt/
3. /ɑɪ ˈwɪʃɑɪd hæd ðə ˈkʌrɪdʒ tə ˈduːwɪt/
1. It could've been worse.
2. I wish I'd kept my big mouth shut.
3. I wish I'd had the courage to do it.
Choose the correct options to complete these sentences about different generations. Then discuss which statements you agree with.
1. 'Children grew/have been growing up faster over the last twenty years. At thirteen they want to be adults. It's sad.'
2. 'People criticize the younger generation for being selfish and having no values, but that's their parents' fault: they spoilt/have spoilt them.'
3. 'Our parents were no different from us when they were young: they had/have had the same interests, hopes and fears.'
1. have been growing
2. have spoilt
3. had
Which word to do with storytelling is being described?
1. Tall, brave Captain Jones set off on his journey.
2. The story was about how love is the most important thing.
3. It was 1915 and the country was at war.
1. Hero/main character/protagonist
2. Theme
3. Background
Make a list of the differences between your parents' lives and your own. Think about the areas below or your own ideas. The. discuss which generation you think has had a better life.
upbringing and school; free time; work opportunities; standard of living
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Vocabulary
1. to hit something and come back - like a ball hitting a wall
2. to suddenly be on fire
3. unable to get out of a place
4. not smooth
1. bounce back
2. burst into flames
3. trapped
4. bumpy