Dramatic events

UNIT 5

Can these experiences be good for you? Why (not)?

What is the attraction of these kinds of experiences?

LISTENING You will hear three extracts in which people are talking about dramatic past experiences. Do you have any true stories?

Mysterious experiences

ghosts, deja vú, extra sensory perception (ESP), levitation,

poltergeist, UFO sightings, etc …

LISTENING Study these phrases.I was scared to death.

I still have occasional flashbacks.

A strange whirring noise

I’m two minds about it.

I was sure we’d had it.

It all happened so quickly.

All I could do was jump off and keep my fingers crossed..

It’s all a bit of a blur.

Doing our best to look on the bright side.

It’s only a sluggish stream.

I was frantically trying to stop it.

LISTENING Part 1

• Before you listen to the recording, read the questions and options, and infer as much information as possible from them about the topic.

• This should help you understand the recording when you hear it for the first time.

STRATEGY

KEY

1

2

3

4

5

B

C

C

A

B

6 A

Idiomatic language

In the end all I could do was jump off and …keep my fingers crossed.

Idiomatic language

I’m really scared of heights but if you …

I suppose I’ll go climbing with you.

twist my arm

Idiomatic language

It really … when I see people driving too fast.

makes my blood boil

Idiomatic language

James may seem friendly, but he’s likely to

… when he has something to gain.stab you in the

back

Idiomatic language

Lots of people use their work computers for personal reasons, but managers usually…

to it. turn a blind eye

Idiomatic language

He told me I’d won the lottery but I knew he was just …pulling my leg.

GRAMMAR

Gerunds and infinitives

p. 153

Some verbs can be followed by both a gerund (_ing) and an infinitive (to)

No change in meaning

start, begin, continue, attempt, be accustomed to, to be commited to, can’t

bear, cease, commence, hate, like, love, propose

More verbs

*He intended to leave the party.*He intended leaving the party.

Slight change in meaning

like, prefer, hate, love

Compare I like swimming .I like to swim in the

morning.

Focus on the result

of the activity.

Focus on the

activity.

Change in meaning

remember, forget, mean, go on

More verbs

*I tried to repair the computer unsuccessfully.* I tried repearing the computer just to please her.

*I stopped the car to get some petrol.*I stopped going to that garage when they put their prices up.

*I regret to tell you that we have no more rooms available.*I regret not making more friends when I was at school.

Change in meaning

More examples

*I tried to open the window, but it was stuck.* It was so hot, so I tried opening the window.

*I remember going to school on foot in my younger years.*I must remember to buy the newspaper while I’m shopping.

*I forgot doing it. Sorry!* Don’t forget to send me an email.

Change in meaning

More examples

*I mean to work hard at university.*It will mean going to the library more often.

*When I’ve finished shopping, I think I’ll go on to see a film.*Please don’t stop, go on showing us your photos.

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nd

involve

cont

inue

to d

o sm

th

diffe

rent

continue to do the same

Verbs followed by to + infinitive

•afford, agree, choose, expect, hope, offer, pretend, promise, refuse

Verbs followed by -ing

•admit, avoid, can’t help, deny, enjoy, finish, involve, keep on, mind, put off, resent, risk,

suggest

2.Part of my job is help maintain / help to maintain the machinery in good working order.

3. I would strongly recommend sailing rather than going by plane.

4. I hope you won’t need to phone me, but if you do, you needn’t worry about the cost. I’ll pay.

5. I never considered doing anything except being a teacher.

6. I told my department manager that I objected to working at weekends.

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USE OF ENGLISH Part 5

• Use of English Part 5 consists of eight items. For each item:

• You are given two sentences and one word• You have to fill a gap in the second sentence using

between three and six words.• You must include the key word, unchanged.• The completed sentence must have a similar

meaning to the first sentence and be grammatically correct.

EXAM INFORMATION

REWRITING

0 We only felt safe when we were on dry land again.

UNTIL

It ………..……..………….... on dry land again that we felt safe.

was not until we were

1. I have absolutely no interest whatever in adventure holidays.APPEALAdventure holidays ………………………. in the least.

2. They offered him a .38 gun for his own protection.PROTECT

They had offered him a .38 gun so

……………………………... himself.

don’t appeal to me

that he could protect

3. Having an unlicensed gun in your possession is illegal.LAWIt ………………………….…. have an unlicensed gun in your possession.

4. People generally think of tennis as a safe sport.CONSIDERED

Tennis …………………………. a safe

sport.

is against the law to

is generally considered

5. Our surroundings became more primitive as we travelled further inland.THEThe further we travelled …………………………. our surroundings became.

6. It is advisable not to climb mountains after a snowfall.AVOIDYou …………………………. mountains after a heavy snowfall.

inland, the more primitve

should avoid climbing

7. You can’t control the weather; all you can do is keep your fingers crossed.HOPEYou can’t control the weather; the only thing to do ………………… the best.

8. At the last minute her courage failed her, and she pulled out of the competition.NERVEAt the last minute she ……………………. and pulled out of the competition.

is to hope for

lost her nerve

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took place

settled up

a wonder

can’t wait

keep an eye

tied up

on the mend

pick a fight

happen

pay what you owe

surprising

look forward to

watch carefully

very busy

get better

begin an argument

HOMEWORK

Wdnesday, 19th June

• Write eight (08) sentences using the

previous phrasals or idioms.

• Send to

jorge.linares@sanjoseobrero.edu.pe

READING PAPER Part 1

• It is important to read all the texts for general understanding and for detail.

• Read the texts quickly first to get a general idea about the subject matter.

• Look at the questions and options provided, and read the relevant part of the text more carefully.

EXAM ADVICE

KEY

1

2

3

4

5

B

D

A

B

C

6 D

SPEAKING PAPER Part 2

– Listen carefully to the instructions you are given, so that you answer the specific question you are asked rather than talking vaguely or generally about the pictures.

– The questions may have two separate parts – make sure you answer both of them.

– You shoudn’t try to describe the photos in detail.– If you have time before starting to speak, spend a few

seconds planning what you want to say.

EXAM ADVICE

Here are your pictures. They show dangerous occupations. I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say:•What makes each occupation dangerous and•Why people choose to do them

Here are your pictures. They show dangerous activities. I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say:

•what different skills each activity involves and•how these activities make people feel

Here are your pictures. They show people visiting. I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say:

•why might the people be making these visits•how important might the visits be for the people involved

Here are your pictures. They show adults and children talking to each other. I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say:

•why they might be talking to each other and•how they might be feeling

WRITING

A competition entry

A competition entry

• In Part 2 of the Writing paper, you may be asked to write a competition entry. This is written for a judge or panel of judges who will expect you to nominate someone or propose yourself for selection for something.

• You should use persuasive langauge and give reasons for your choice. Formal language is appropriate for this task.

EXAM ADVICE

Competition – Heroes like you and me

We are planning a series of profiles of ordinary members of the public who have selflessly risked their own lives to successfully rescue others from danger.

Do you know anyone who you think should be included in this

series?

Write to us describing the dramatic event and the

person’s part in it, and give reasons why you believe this person should be one of our

‘Heroes like you and me’.

1. A person you know or have heard of

2.A well – known example from history

3.A fictional character from a play or novel

Who would you nominate?

Give at least two reasons for you

nomination.

220 – 260 words

-ing formsAs an adjective: • a surprising event, a climbing rope, running shoes

Object of a preposition:• Without thinking she jumped ot ouf the car.• She’s extremely keen on clubbing

As a noun:• Shopping is many women’s favourite activity.• Training is essential for succeeding at CAE.

-ing formsIn present participles:• I’m crying my heart out since you left me.• He entered the room abruptly and found

everyone was cheating.

Reducing relative clauses: (who, which, etc.)• All contestants trying to break the rules will be

automatically disqualified.• There’s plenty of work waiting for you if you want

to succeed.

52. In addition to keep up with their studies,

university students often have to cope on very low budgets.

3. Within the next few weeks a new sports centre will be opening in the north of the city.

4. A hardwork committe has recently put forward a set of interested proposals for improve the food and service be offered in the college canteen.

correct

hardworking

interesting

improving being

keeping up

55. To bring in new health and safety regulations,

the government has shown that it is concerned with improving the wellbeing of the whole population.

3. I knew my decision to work abroad would mean to leave my friends and family.

leaving

Bringing in

HOMEWORK

Monday 24th, June

• Write your competiton entry.

• Send it via email or type it.

220 – 260 words