Raising objections or difficulties

It’s all very well to say..., but...

Yes, but look /Bill/, that would mean...

Yes, but on the other hand...

24. Work in pairs. Take turns to make a suggestion and to refuse it or raise an objection.

1. A : You are thinking of spending a week down in the country.

B : It’s cold there at this time of the year.

2. A : You suggest going to the South and spending two weeks on the beach.

B : You like the idea, but you are sure the beach will be overcrowded.

3. A : You are looking forward to a camping holiday.

B : You can’t bear the discomforts of living in a tent.

25. Work with a partner. Take it in turns to express your doubt or disappointment in the following actions by using “I (don’t) feel like”, “It’s no use (what’s the use of)”, “Is it worth while”, give your reasons.

1) dieting, 2) doing physical exercising, 3) keeping away from late suppers, 4) eating vegetables, 5) giving up chocolates, 6) overeating, 7) jogging, 8) not eating sweets.

TALKING ABOUT PAST ACTIONS

26. Work with a partner. Act out the following dialogue.

I went shopping

27. Tell your partner or classmates what you did yesterday. Remember to use past tense.

Example:

Yesterday, I went to the mall.

I bought some shorts and a baseball cap.

I spent almost $20.

28. Ask your partner what he/she did last weekend. Respond with related questions.

Example:

— What did you do last Saturday?

— I stayed at home and cleaned my room.

— Did you do anything fun?

— Not really.

29. Speak about some day when all went wrong from the very start.

You overslept. In the bus you found out that you had left your purse at home. You were late for a very important meeting. The bus moving at a very high speed spoilt your clothes. When you began to warm your dinner you burnt it.

Talking about the future