Notes and Homework

Per gli studenti che seguono ogni giovedì:
We practiced part II of the speaking exam in Unit 2, page 13, and  answered questions about the entire unit.
We then took a look at the vocabulary in Unit 3, so you are responsible for all of the exercises in that unit (HOMEWORK: Unit 3). Remember that the answers are in the back of the book and that you are also responsible for the listening sections.
115:30-17:00 (FCE/TOEFL) - see http://www.b2c1.blogspot.com/

Per gli studenti che seguono ogni venerdì:
We did a Quiz in preparation for the final exam: we also reviewed comparatives for that reason. For more practice, see the dispensa, Unit 8a. For Countable/Uncountable nouns: see dispensa, Unit 7a and 7b.
Example: Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.

1. Your bedroom is tidier than mine.
My bedroom isn’t ______ yours.
2. Gerry doesn’t do the washing-up as fast as Paul.
Paul does the washing-up _______Gerry.
3. The new armchair isn’t nearly as comfortable as the old one.
The old armchair is much ________ the new one.
4. Every evening, Sally does a lot more homework than Rachel.
Every evening, Rachel does a lot ________Sally.
5. This music isn’t nearly as bad as the music they play on Radio 2.
The music they play on Radio 2 is ________this music.
For more test practice with material in units 1 and 2, see Links: Classwork/Audio downloads - EF pre-int. tests, unit 1 and 2. Answers are also provided as downloads.
We also introduced EF pre-intermediate Unit 3a, 3b, and 3c.
Future Forms: Present Progressive/continuous for future plans/arrangements, 'going to' for future intentions, and will/will not for promises, offers, and decisions at the moment of speaking.
Examples:
I am meeting my friend Danny for lunch (we have an appointment).
We are going to study English this weekend (you intend to do it, but will you really?)
I will study English this week! (a promise a promise!)
Joe: Let's have a party this weekend. Brad: Ok, I'll bring the beer! (offer)
Waiter: Are you ready to order? Customer: I guess so.[Looking at the menu] I'll have a steak please.


Do all reading, listening, and writing exercises in Units 3a, 3b and 3c. Don't forget to to do the grammar exercises on pp. 130-131. Also, for more practice with 'going to', see dispensa, unit 7c.

I will answer your questions about vocabulary and grammar in class next week!