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Unit 5

Unit 5. Communication. Grammar / It + infinitive or gerunds and infinitives used as subjects p. 37. An infinitive phrase can be used with “it” as the subject of a sentence. It is difficult to learn a second language . “It” refers to the infinitive phrase .

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Unit 5

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  1. Unit 5 Communication

  2. Grammar / It + infinitive or gerunds and infinitives used as subjects p. 37 • An infinitive phrase can be used with “it” as the subject of a sentence. • It is difficult to learn a second language. • “It” refers to the infinitive phrase.

  3. A gerund can be used instead of “it” as the subject. • Learning a second language is difficult. • An infinitive can also be used instead of “it” but it’s more common to use the infinitive with “it”. • To learn a second language is difficult.

  4. The phrase “for” + (someone) can be used to specify who is being talked about. • It is easy for children to learn a second language. • Learning a second language is easy for children. • To learn a second language is easy for children.

  5. Adjectives of feeling (happy, sad, glad, pleased, surprised, shocked, etc…) are not used with “it”. The sentence needs to say who has these feelings. • Children are happy to play with their friends. • I was surprised to see my friend at school.

  6. Phrases that can be used with “it” + infinitive or with a gerund subject.

  7. Vocabulary p. 37 Positive • A compliment • Appropriate • Polite Negative • An insult • Bad form • Inappropriate • Offensive • Rude • Strange Neutral • Normal • Typical • Unusual

  8. Small Talk p. 38 • What are appropriate topics for small talk? Children and family Current affairs Entertainment Health problems Hobbies Marital status Salaries Sports The weather

  9. Listening “Party Talk” p. 38 Listen to 3 conversations at a party. Who is speaking in each one? • A mother and her son • A teacher and her student • A woman and her son’s friend • Two young students • Two older friends • Two co-workers • Two cooks • Two wives • Two classmates

  10. Closing Phrases for listening • It was great to meet you, Pete. • Anyways, I should get going. I’ll call you later. • Talk to you soon.

  11. Journal Writing p. 39 • By expressing yourself in an English journal, you will become a better writer, learn new vocabulary, and improve your English. • Read EunMi’s journal entries and answer the questions. • Class Journals • We are going to start class journals where you can communicate daily with your classmates in a personalized journal. Ask them a question, tell them something about yourself, write what you did yesterday. When you leave, you will have a keepsake of the people you met in class at Open Hearts!

  12. Discussion “Who can you confide in?” p. 40 Who would you tell first? Family members, spouses (or girlfriend / boyfriends), close friends, colleagues? • Good news? • Bad / tragic news? • Gossip? • Personal information? Discuss your reasons.

  13. Grammar / Reported Speech p. 41 • Reported speech refers to using a noun clause to report what someone has said. Usually the reporting verb is in the past because you are reporting on what someone said in the past (even if it was only a few minutes ago).

  14. General Truths • Present tense can be retained when reporting a general truth. • “The world is round.” The teacher said the world is round.

  15. Commands • An imperative is changed to an infinitive in reported speech. Tell (someone) is used instead of say. • “Watch TV.” She told me to watch TV.

  16. Questions • Yes / No Questions • “Do you like to watch TV?” She asked me if I liked to watch TV. • Information Questions • “What do you like to watch on TV?” She asked me what I liked to watch on TV.

  17. Vocabulary / Reporting Verbs p. 42 • Statements • Claimed • Promised to • Explained • Told me • Commands / Advice • Asked me to • Warned me not to • Told me to • Advised me to • Encouraged me to • Questions • Wanted to know • Asked me • Wondered

  18. Listening “Tell me all about it!” p. 42Listen to Nicole and Tony’s News. What are the correct pictures?Choose the best answer. • Nicole’s sister met her boyfriend… • In the fall • Yesterday • Over four years ago • Nicole’s sister is probably … • Not afraid to be different • Very traditional • shy • How are things at the design studio? • There isn’t enough work. • Things are picking up. • Everything’s about the same. • When will Tony’s job end? • In ten months • In less than a month. • In the summer

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