Friday, April 23, 2021

Meaning into words. I think I will

 

Meaning into words.

 

1.Explain what these people do (Practice): 

eg: A secretary-  a person who writes letters, keeps records, etc. in an office

A cashier-      A night watchman   An air hostess 

A mechanic-  A gardener

A plumber-    A receptionist

 

ex- Fred drives buses.

He's a bus driver.

 

i) Janet mends watches.

ii) Mac manages a supermarket.

iii) Ann sells books.

iv) Mandy takes photographs.

v) Jimmy sweeps roads

vi) Richard and Liz act in films.

vii) Angela reads the news on television.

vii) Chris plays classical music on the guitar.

 

2.What’s your job? (Practice):

1.    Police station / police man? / secretary

A: Where do you work?

B: I work at the local police station.

A: Oh, so you’re a policeman, are you?

B: No, I’m secretary – I write letters, keep records, etc. at the police station.

 

2.    Railway station / ticket collector? / porter

 

      3.    Supermarket / cashier? / store detective

      4.    Library / librarian? / cleaner 5.    Ski resort / ski instructor? ________

      6.    Language / _____? / _______7.    Restaurant / _____? / ______

      8.    Nightclub / _____? / _______9.    Airport / _______? / ______

 

3.Decisions and Intentions 

Will & Going to

[I think I’ll / Perhaps I’ll/ Maybe I’ll] Decide to do things.

[Perhaps I won’t / Maybe I won’t/ I don’t think I’ll] Decide not to do these things, and add a reason.

1. To have a beer

I think I’ll have a beer. I’m thirsty.

          2. Not to have a beer

I don’t think I’ll have a beer. I feel cold.

       3.  To write to your mother                   4.  Not to go out tonight

       5.   To learn to drive                             6.  Not to have any more to eat

       7.   Not to give up smoking                  8.  To go swimming    

       9.   To have a party

      10.  Not to invite Jane to your party

 

4. Now, add a decision to these remarks.

1.               I’ m getting too much fat. – I think I’ll go on a diet.

2.               I’m fed up with my job.

3.               She seems very friendly.

4.               I’m a bit- tired tonight.

5.               I really must try and get rid of this cough.

6.               I hope they’re not worried about me.

7.               I’ve had enough of these mice running about all over the flat.

 

5. Intentions and Plans (Practice):

Intentions and Plans are expressed using ‘going to’, intending to, planning to and thinking of v-ing’.

What do you think the following people are going to? Talk about their intentions using: [‘going to’, intending to, planning to and thinking of v-ing’]

1.      Roger has decided that he doesn’t earn enough money.

He’s going to look for a better job. He’s thinking of speaking to his boss about it. He’s planning to do a second job in the evenings. He’s intending to ask for some money from his parents.

2.      Wendy has decided that her life isn’t exciting enough.

3.      Grandfather had decided that it’s not safe to keep his money under his mattress..

4.      The Robinsons are worried because their house is full of valuable antiques.

5.      Janet has just bought 100 kilos of cheese.

6.      Alex has taken all of his money out of his bank account.

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