Exercise 8B, page 4 - English File Studetn's book, pre-intermediate, Oxford

4 VOCABULARY & SPEAKING

confusing verbs

a Look at the sentences about Peter and Sue. The underlined verbs are mistakes. What verbs should they be?

1 Peter was unemployed, and was finding a job.

2 The guide said Sue that there was only one tiger in the whole park.

b p.160 Vocabulary Bank Confusing verbs

c Circle the correct verb. Then ask and answer the questions with a partner.

1 Who do you look / look like in your family?

2 How many English classes have you missed / lost this year?

3 What music do you like hearing / listening to in the car?

4 Do you think football players win / earn too much money?

5 What is the best way to know / meet new friends?

6 Is it sometimes OK to say / tell a lie?

7 Have you ever lent / borrowed money to a family member?

8 Do you know anyone who's looking for / finding a flat?

9 What clothes do you usually carry / wear during the week?

10 Do you ever look at / watch films on your phone?

Confusing verbs

VOCABULARY BANK

a Match the verbs and photos.

Please let him phone!

PAY ADVICE

EMPLOYEE NAME

JOHN SMITH

BASIC SALARY

OVERTIME

BONUSES

PAY

Oxford

I'll never do it again.

b 8.15 Listen and check.

ACTIVATION Work with a partner.

A say a verb, B say a possible continuation.

A Wait... B for a bus

p.65

hope and expect

hope = to want sth to happen, always for positive things, e.g. I hope I'll pass the exam.

expect = to think sth will happen, usually for a reason, e.g. I expect I'll fail because I haven't worked very hard.

bring and take

Please bring your dictionaries to class tomorrow = movement towards here

Don't forget to take all your things when you leave = movement away from here

8.15

Confusing verbs

2. wear jewellery
wear clothes
carry a bag
carry a baby

8. win a match
win a medal
win a prize
earn a salary
earn money

5. know somebody well
know something
meet somebody for the first time
meet at 11 o'clock

1. hope that something good will happen
hope to do something
wait for a bus
wait for a long time

3. watch TV
watch a match
look at a photo
look at a view

11. look happy
look about 25 years old
look like your mother
look like a model

4. miss the bus
miss a class
lose a match
lose your glasses

9. bring your dictionary
bring something back from holiday
take an umbrella
take your children to school

6. look for your glasses
look for a job
find your glasses
find a job

10. say sorry
say hello
say something to somebody
tell a joke
tell a lie
tell somebody something

7. lend money to somebody
borrow money from somebody

12. hear a noise
hear the doorbell
listen to music
listen to the radio

4a Посмотрите на предложения о Питере и Сью. Подчеркнутые глаголы — это ошибки. Какими глаголами их следует заменить?

Ответ:

1. Peter was unemployed, and was looking for a job. / Питер был безработным и искал работу.

2. The guide told Sue that there was only one tiger in the whole park. / Гид сказал Сью, что во всем парке был только один тигр.

4c Обведите правильный глагол. Затем задайте вопросы партнеру и ответьте на них.

Ответ:

1. Who do you look like in your family? - I look like my father. / На кого ты похож в своей семье? - Я похож на своего отца.

2. How many English classes have you missed this year? - I haven't missed any classes this year. / Сколько уроков английского ты пропустил в этом году? - В этом году я не пропустил ни одного урока.

3. What music do you like listening to in the car? - I like listening to pop music. / Какую музыку ты любишь слушать в машине? - Я люблю слушать поп-музыку.

4. Do you think football players earn too much money? - Yes, I think some of them earn too much. / Как ты думаешь, футболисты зарабатывают слишком много денег? - Да, я думаю, некоторые из них зарабатывают слишком много.

5. What is the best way to meet new friends? - I think the best way is to join a club or a sports team. / Какой лучший способ знакомиться с новыми друзьями? - Я думаю, лучший способ - это вступить в какой-нибудь клуб или спортивную команду.

6. Is it sometimes OK to tell a lie? - I think it's not good, but sometimes a small lie can prevent hurting someone's feelings. / Иногда можно сказать неправду? - Я думаю, это нехорошо, но иногда маленькая ложь может помочь не обидеть чьи-то чувства.

7. Have you ever lent money to a family member? - Yes, I have lent money to my brother. / Ты когда-нибудь давал в долг деньги члену семьи? - Да, я давал в долг своему брату.

8. Do you know anyone who's looking for a flat? - No, I don't know anyone who is looking for a flat right now. / Ты знаешь кого-нибудь, кто ищет квартиру? - Нет, я не знаю никого, кто сейчас ищет квартиру.

9. What clothes do you usually wear during the week? - I usually wear my school uniform. / Какую одежду ты обычно носишь в течение недели? - Обычно я ношу школьную форму.

10. Do you ever watch films on your phone? - Yes, sometimes I watch films on my phone when I'm travelling. / Ты когда-нибудь смотришь фильмы на своем телефоне? - Да, иногда я смотрю фильмы на телефоне, когда путешествую.

СЛОварный ЗАПАС

a Сопоставьте глаголы и фотографии.

Ответ:

b 8.15 Прослушайте и проверьте.