Exercise 7A, page 3 - English File Studetn's book, pre-intermediate, Oxford

3 VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

verbs + infinitive; uses of the infinitive with to

a Complete the missing verbs from the article.

1. Pl ________ to arrive at least ten minutes early.

2. O ________ to make coffee.

3. You don't w________ to annoy other people on day one.

4. Tr________ to solve the problem yourself first.

b

p.158 Vocabulary Bank Verb forms

Do Part 1.

c Match sentences a-c to rules 1-3.

1. Check the weather forecast to make sure your clothes are right.

2. Decide what to wear the night before.

3. ...don't be afraid to ask for help.

Use the infinitive with to...

1. after adjectives

2. to give a reason for doing something

3. after a question word, e.g. who, what, how

d

p.138 Grammar Bank 7A

e Communication How to survive...

A p.104 B p.110 Read and re-tell two more How to survive... articles.

f Do you think the tips you have read in this lesson are appropriate in your country? If not, why not?

Verb forms

VOCABULARY BANK

1 VERBS + INFINITIVE

a Complete the to + verb column with to + a verb from the list.

be bring buy catch drive find get married go (x2) help pay rain see turn off

b

7.2 Listen and check.

ACTIVATION Cover the to + verb column. Say the sentences.

7A uses of the infinitive with to

1 You need to be on time.

Try not to talk too much.

2 It'll be nice to meet new people.

It's important not to be late.

3 I don't know where to go or what to do.

4 A Why did you wear a suit?

B To make a good impression.

I wore a suit to make a good impression.

The infinitive is the base form of the verb. It is often used with to. It can be positive (e.g. to be) or negative (e.g. not to be).

7.3

We use the infinitive with to:

1. after some verbs, e.g. want, need, would like, etc.

See Verb forms p.158.

2. after adjectives.

3. after questions words, e.g. what, where, when, etc.

4. to say why you do / did something.

I came to this school to learn English. NOT for learn English.

Infinitive without to

Remember that we use the infinitive without to with auxiliary verbs (do / does / didn't) and after most modal verbs (can, could, will, would, etc.), e.g. Do you live near here? Can you help me? I won't forget. What would you do?

7A

a Match the sentence halves.

You need to be ready B

1. I know you're tired, but try

2. In my job it's important

3. I don't know where

4. We were late, so Simon offered

5. When you give a presentation it's normal

1. to give us a lift to the station.

2. to show your ID at the gate.

3. to feel nervous.

4. to dress smartly.

5. to park.

6. to stay awake for the party.

b Complete the sentences with a positive or negative infinitive.

not be do not drive have learn look for not make meet pay

I'm planning to have a party next week.

1. A Hi, I'm Donna. B I'm Renée. Nice ________ you.

2. What do you want ________ tonight? Stay in or go out?

3. Let's meet outside the cinema. I promise ________ late.

4. Try ________ a noise. Your father's asleep.

5. I'd really like ________ a new language.

6. Be careful ________ too fast – the roads are icy.

7. My brother has decided ________ a new job.

8. The museum is free. You don't need ________ to go in.

7A HOW TO SURVIVE... Student A

a Read the article How to survive meeting your partner's parents for the first time. Then tell B the five tips and give more details. When you finish, decide with B which is the most important tip.

How to survive meeting your partner's parents for the first time

1. Do some 'homework' before you go. Ask your partner about his or her parents. Where do they work? Do they have any common interests? If you do this, it will be easy to have a conversation with them.

2. Be ready to answer questions about yourself! Most parents want to know about their son or daughter's future partner, for example about their ambitions. Try to make a good impression!

3. If you are invited for a meal, eat everything! It's also a good idea to say something positive about the meal, like 'This is absolutely delicious!' Offer to help with the washing-up after the meal.

4. Be yourself and don't just agree with everything they say. If they ask you for your opinion, be honest. However, try not to talk about controversial subjects – this isn't the moment to give your views on religion and politics!

5. Avoid embarrassing silences. If the conversation is dying and you can't think what to say, ask them what your partner was like as a child. All parents love talking about their children.

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b B will tell you five tips for How to survive a first date (and make a success of it). Listen and when he or she finishes, decide together which is the most important tip.

7A HOW TO SURVIVE... Student B

a Read the article How to survive a first date (and make a success of it).

How to survive a first date (and make a success of it)

1. Think carefully about what to wear for the date. If you are a man, try to dress smartly but casually (no suits!). If you are a woman, it's important not to dress too sexily. Don't wear too much perfume or aftershave!

2. Choose a place that isn't too expensive (you don't know who is going to pay). Try to go somewhere that isn't very noisy.

3. Don't be too romantic on a first date. For example, arriving with a red rose on a first date isn't a good idea!

4. Remember to listen more than you talk but don't let the conversation die. Silence is a killer on a first date! Be natural. Don't pretend to be somebody you aren't.

5. If you are a man, be a gentleman and pay the bill at the end of the evening. If you are a woman, offer to pay your half of the bill (but don't insist!).

b A will tell you five tips for How to survive meeting your partner's parents for the first time. Listen and when he or she finishes, decide together which is the most important tip.

c Look again quickly at your article. Then tell A the five tips and give more details. When you finish, decide with A which is the most important tip.