Unit 7

Out and About

Whats the weather like

today?
Its foggy

Its cloudy

Its icy

Extremely, fairly, quite, rather,

really, very
Very, extremely, really make an adjective

stronger
Its really amazing.

Fairly, rather (apenas) make an adjective

weaker
In summer its fairly cloudy.

Quite usually makes an adjective weaker,

but with sure, true or different, it can mean

completely
The exam musnt be quite difficult for you
Im quite sure

too and enough

TOO

ENOUGH

-Too + adj + (for somebody) +

(infinitive)
Hes too young to drive.
That suitcase is too heavy for me
to lift.

Adj/adv + enough + (for somebody)

+ (infinitive)
This coffee is not warm enough!
That hotel is not smart enough
for her.

-Too + adv + (for somebody) +

(infinitive)
Youre working too slowly. Please
hurry up.
It was snowing too heavy for me
to see the road ahead.

Enough + noun (for somebody) +

(infinitive)
Have you got enough money to
get to London?
There isnt enough cake for me to
give some to everyone one.

-too much/ too many + noun +(for

somebody) + (infinitive)
They brought too much food for
us to eat.
Ive received too many emails to
answer.

Future tenses
Future Simple

Going to

Present
Continuous

Present
Simple

1. not certain (I
think, I hope, I
expect, probably,
maybe)
Shell probably
phone later.

1. predictions about
the future based on
present evidence
Look at the sky! it
is going to rain.

Things arranged
between people for
the future
Im seeing the
dentist tomorrow
I phoned her
assistant
yesterday.

Events fixed on a
timetable
Their train leaves
at six.

2. predictions for the

future
The climate will
change.
3. Make requests,
makes promises,
make offers, express
a decision made at
the moment of
speaking
I wont forget to
correct your
compositions.

2. Future plans and

intentions
You are going to
study English this
evening.

Compound words
Backpack
Crossroads
Guesthouse
Guidebook
Hitchhike
Overnight
Railroad
Sightseeing
Signpost
suitcase

Prepositions of movement
To say how we travel, we normally use BY:
By car, by train, by plane, by ship, by boat, by ferry.
By road, by sea, by air, by rail, by metro, by underground.
ON FOOT.
We cant use BY with a, the, her, etc. in expressions like a taxi,

the plane, her bike.

We went to Rome by plane.

To talk about cars and taxis, we use IN/INTO or OUT OF:

Get/jump/climb

Get in the car!

Robert jumped into her car.

To talk about public transport, motorbikes, bikes and

horses, we use ON/ONTO or OFF:

GET

Sergio left the classroom and got on his bike.

Speaking Part 2
Asking for
reasons

Giving
reasons

Asking about
preferences

Stating
preferences

Why are you

keen on?
Why not?

Well, because
it
For one thing,
For another it

So what about
going?
Why dont we
What do you
think about
that?
Do you agree?
How do you feel
about that?

I think Id rather
go
What Id most
like to do is
Id prefer to

Transport

Advantage

disadvantage

bus

Its cheaper.

It can be crowded.

Boat

There arent any

traffic jams.

You might get

seasick.

Helicopter

Spectacular view.

Too expensive.

bike

Friendly to the
environment,
independent.

Not a good idea when

its raining.

Useful language
ASK FOR SUGGESTIONS
What shall we do tonight?
Where shall we go tonight?

MAKE SUGGESTIONS
How about going to the cinema?
Why dont we have a meal in that new restaurant?
We could stay in and watch a video.
Lets invite

RESPOND TO SUGGESTIONS
Yeah, thats a great idea.
Yes, that sounds good.
Well, I think Id prefer to go to a disco.
Yes, OK
All right, I agree.

DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES
Which do you think is best?
Yes, thats possible.
Its difficult to decide but .
I think this is more useful because
It would be better to go to the cinema because .

 ASK FOR OPINIONS

What do you think about that?
Do you agree?
How do you feel about that?

GIVE YOUR OPINION

I think/I dont think thats a good idea because
Personally, I think thats a terrible idea because
In my opinion it would be better to stay in a hotel because .

AGREE AND DISAGREE

Thats what I think too
I agree.
Im not sure I agree with you.
Yes, youre right.
Well, thats true but .
Im sorry but I dont agree with you.

EXPRESS PREFERENCES
Id rather go to a campsite
Id like to stay in a youth hostel
Id prefer to go to a hotel

REMEMBER!
Listen carefully to the examiners instructions and
focus on the picture in the middle, which gives the
key to the situation
Use the pictures as ideas for your discussion. Dont
describe them
Think about the type of situation is it directly
about you or a third person? If its about a third
person, use he or she consistently
Start the discussion immediately, DONT waste time
by giving the background to the situation
Give reasons for your opinions/ideas
Make sure you give your partner an opportunity to
participate equally in thediscussion. Dont dominate