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MODULE 1
Do you find it difficult to build
0)
. . . . . . . . . . ?
If so, then don’t worry. Studies show that very
few people are
1)
. . . . . . . . . . . gifted when it
comes to making friends. Here is a quick and
simple summary of what the experts have to
say.
First of all, don’t forget to smile. Smiling
makes us appear
2)
. . . . . . . . . . . It also helps
the other person to relax. First
3)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . are important, so try to
remember the name of the person you have just
met and use it in your
4)
. . . . . . . . . . . . Above
all, experts stress the
5)
. . . . . . . . . . . of showing
a genuine interest in the other person. If you ask
questions to find out what he or she likes, you
will find that your
6)
. . . . . . . . . . . will increase. A
lot of people experience
7)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
anxiety when meeting new people. Try following
these
8)
. . . . . . . . . . . . tips and don’t
forget that the other person
probably wants to
make friends just
as much as you
do!
• Word formation
9
Read the text below. Use the word given in
capitals at the end of some of the lines to form
a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
10
a)
Complete the sentences.
1
My friend is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
My parents are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
My teachers are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think!
• Clauses of result/purpose/
reason/time & condition
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7
Join the sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1
He was very noisy. He was asked to leave the class.
(so)
He was so noisy that he was asked to leave the
class.
2
They invited a lot of people. There was nowhere
to sit.
(such)
3
She has been practising every day. She wants to
do well in the contest.
(so that)
4
You should drive slowly. The road might be
slippery.
(in case)
5
He was late for work. He asked his friend for a lift.
(since)
6
He didn’t comment on her new hairstyle. He was
afraid of upsetting her.
(so as not to)
7
There has been a heavy snowfall. They have
closed the road.
(due to)
8
He declined the invitation. He said he was
working that weekend.
(on the grounds that)
b) Complete the sentences. How do your
sentences differ from those in Ex. 10a?
1
I love my friend because . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
I appreciate my parents for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
I value my teachers as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRIEND
NATURE
ATTRACT
IMPRESS
CONVERSE
IMPORTANT
POPULAR
NECESSARY
VALUE
Everyday English
• Asking about/Expressing feelings
8
a) Read the dialogue. How does speaker B
feel? Why?
A: Is everything OK? You look upset.
B: Well, it’s been a really long day, and I’ve just found
out that I failed my exam.
A: Oh no!
b) In pairs use the language in the box to act
out dialogues for the following situations.
You can continue your dialogue if you like.
•
your friend has lost her handbag
•
your friend’s computer broke down
•
your friend had a tooth taken out
•
your friend wanted to attend a rock concert
but there were no tickets left
Asking about feelings
Expressing feelings
•
How are you?
•
Are you alright/angry/
upset/pleased?
•
Is everything OK?
•
What’s wrong with
you?
•
Well, it’s been a ... day
and ...
•
The thing is I ...,
•
I’ve been in a bad
mood all ...
•
Actually, ...
•
To be honest, I ... .
friendships
Exam Practice: Use of English
