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Grammar I the Passive. We form the passive with the verb to be

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Test yourself.
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1. Match the five sentence starters to the endings.

  1. I've vaguely arranged
  2. I was vaguely thinking
  3. I should really try to
  4. I'm toying with the idea of
  5. I'm supposed


a. of going to the cinema tonight.

b. maybe going ice-skating tomorrow.

с to be going out with some people from work later.

d. to go out somewhere with Ben tonight.

e. go to the gym today, I suppose.


We often follow sentences like those above with an extra comment. Put the words in order to make five common follow-up comments.

  1. suggestions / to / I'm / but / open
  2. looking / it / out / I'm / for / to / but / get / excuse / of / an
  3. do /I / suppose / with / anyone / don't / fancies / me, / they / coming?
  4. confirmed / yet / haven't / we / but / anything / got / definite

10. the / if / the / wouldn't / be / world / didn't / it / but / end / of / I


Spend three minutes thinking of your plans for the rest of today / tomorrow / this weekend. Make sure you use at least two of the sentence starters from Activity 1 when you report your plans - even if you need to lie! Then have conversations with some other students like this:


A: So what're you up to tonight?

B: I'm not really sure. I should probably try to do a bit of studying, I suppose ... but it wouldn't be the end of the world if I didn't, though! Why? What've you got on?

A: Well, I was vaguely thinking of maybe going bowling. I don't suppose you fancy coming with me, do you?

B: Oh, yeah. I'd love to. Where were you thinking of going?


Continue each conversation until you have sorted out where and when to meet.


2. Complete the dialogue with ONE word in each space.


A: So what're you up (1) ... tonight?

B: Well, I'm supposed to be (2) ... out with some people (3) ... work. They're going to some techno club, but I'm not really in the (4) ... , to be honest. I'm looking for an excuse to get (5) ... of it. What've you got on then?

A: Well, I was (6) ... with the idea of going to the theatre. There's this play on called Cyprus, which I read a review (7) ... - it sounds pretty good. I don't suppose you (8) ... going?

B: Maybe. What's it about?

A: The secret service and the (9) ... it's corrupted by politicians.

B: It sounds a bit heavy (10) ... my liking.

A: Apparently, it (11) ... have its funny moments and it's supposed to be very gripping. You sure I can't persuade you?

B: Maybe. I'm not usually (12) ... that kind of thing, but it might make a change. Where's it (13) ... ?

A: The Whitehall Theatre, but I could give you a (14) ... , if you like. I'm driving there.

B: Oh, go on then. You've twisted my (15) ... .What time?

A: Will you be back from work by six?

B: It's pushing it a bit. Can't we (16) ... it later?

A: We could. But I haven't got the tickets, so I wanted to get there a bit earlier to be on the (17) ... side.

B: Yeah. OK. Listen, it's fine. I'll just have to make sure I leave on the (18) ... of 5.30.


TEST YOURSELF.


1. Grammar. Choose the correct answer.

1 We were told to put it where it was usually .

a belonged b fit с had d stored

2 It wasn't the first time they had been how it worked.

a taught b reported с explained d described

3 DNA tests accepted in court cases.

a are known b were used с have been d will have

4 Something happened or they would be here by now.

a must b must be с must have d must have been

5 There to be serious flaws in the design.

a claimed b reported с were said d were told
  1. I’ve never owned _______ independent cat as this one.

a a more than b such an c a so d as much an
  1. Sam was _____ lazy that he lost his job.

a so b such c a so d such a
  1. There was _____ much noise that we couldn’t hear the speech.

a such b so c too d as
  1. ________ I said at the beginning of my presentation, sales have been very good. However, the situation has not been ________ last year.

a as/as b like/like c as/like d like/as
  1. Some sports _________ motor racing can be dangerous.

a like b as c so as d as if


2. Vocab. Suggest active vocabulary units corresponding to the following definitions:
  1. translation of a foreign-language film which appears at the bottom of the screen
  2. record a new soundtrack for a film or tape (often in a different language)
  3. one who performs a secondary role in a film
  4. a social and economic order that is based on the systematic creation and fostering of a desire to purchase goods or services in ever greater amounts.
  5. store which sells almost every type of product
  6. test given to a performer (musician, actor, etc.) to determine the level of his abilities
  7. very funny, amusing
  8. a happening that occurs only once and is not repeated
  9. help or support, especially with money
  10. (phr.v.) to educate and care for a child until grown-up.
  11. (phr.v.) to suffer something annoying or unpleasant without complaining
  12. (phr.v.) to discourage someone from something
  13. (phr.v.) to begin a usually long or difficult course of action with a clear purpose
  14. (phr.v.) to establish or arrange (an organization, business, plan, etc.)
  15. (phr.v.) to come out or gather for a meeting, public event, etc.



ACTIVE VOCABULARY


p. 70

(Learn the words and phrases in V9.1 p. 133), a plot, nominate for an award/ an Oscar, be awarded (an Oscar)

p. 71

be good at, be rewarded, get publicity, hold a ceremony, postpone, an assassination attempt (on smb), keep smth secret, (mysteriously) vanish, in recognition of smth, origin, confirm, a metal alloy, gold-plated, weigh, compete with, big-budget films

p. 72

(Learn the adjectives in V9.2 p133)

p. 73

gorgeous, classic films, an extra, walk out, reality TV programmes, a sad ending, get to sleep

p. 75

a mixed reaction to, consumerism, (learn the words in V9.3 p133), a department store, put on (an exhibition), throw smb out, handle emotions, unacceptable, feel no guilt, span (15) years, offer smb counseling, be eroded (by the everyday concerns of life), remains of smth, give smb financial backing for, have a change of heart, end up doing smth, pour in, point out, (a) one-off

p. 77

a drama school, an audition, perform a speech, shop assistant

R9.2

Don’t get us started., You can say that again., Whatever makes you think that?

R9.3

Get time off work, be piled on top of one another, a load of rubbish, Say no more!, rave reviews

R9.4

Give smth a try, feel up to doing smth, give smth a miss, go out for a meal, I’m easy., It’s up to you., come to think of it, make up one’s mind, It’s all the same to me., be better off doing smth, It’s pouring with rain., on second thoughts


Vocabulary Plus: phrases with set, turn, put and bring.

Set out to, bring up, put away, set up, bring around, bring back, put down, put up with, put off, turn out.