Margaret Tyler has a collection of over 10,000 items of royal memorabilia. She is known as Britain's most loyal royalist. Her favorite piece is a painting of Diana and her two sons. She was recently thrilled to add a plate from the Queen's Gallery in Victoria to her collection. Tyler displays her memorabilia, including a special room dedicated to Diana, in her home called Heritage House.
1. SWU 123 (3SWU 123 (3rdrd
Week)Week)
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Language Centre, SWU
2. 1A/2: Answers1A/2: Answers
1) Rabid typing; ruining their company’s sales
department
2) Voluntary work with those with special needs
3) Being into pop music; liking the cinema;
supporting a local football club
4) Married; eight children; would prefer frequent
travel
5) They insisted that we get to work by 8:45 every
morning and I couldn’t work under those
conditions
6) A passion for rock climbing
3. 1A: Language Notes, Hobbies1A: Language Notes, Hobbies
A) Words that describe people who like
something: supporter; fans; aficionado
B) Words that refer to people’s interest:
crazy about: obsessed with; got a taste
for; a passion; got the … bug; keen on;
into it
C) Words that refer to starting of an
activity: give … a try; take up
4. To make Question Sentence…To make Question Sentence…
Question words Auxiliary Verb Subject Verb
Why are you doing it?
When do I love you?
How far does he go?
5. Subject QuestionsSubject Questions
1) We make questions by putting the subject
between the auxiliary verb and the main verb.
2) If there is no auxiliary verb in the affirmative (i.e.
present simple and past simple) add
do/does/did.
3) We put the subject after the verb in questions
with be.
4) If the question word (who, what, which) is the
subject – put in “normal statement”
6. ExamplesExamples
We make questions by putting the
subject between the auxiliary verb and
the main verb:
Is he playing the guitar?
(He is playing the guitar.)
Has she loved me?
(She has loved me.)
7. ExamplesExamples
If there is no auxiliary verb in the
affirmative (ie present simple and past
simple) add do/does/did.
Do I kick that orange cat?
(I kick that orange cat.)
8. ExamplesExamples
We put the subject after the verb in
questions with be.
Were you confident?
(You were confident.)
9. ExamplesExamples
If the question word (who, what, which)
is the subject – put in “normal statement”
Who gave you that?
(Sarah gave you that.)
What happened to you?
(Failure happened to you.)
10. Language notes: saying noLanguage notes: saying no
A very definite, strong and firm no
(possibly rude)
You must be joking!
No way!
Certainly not!
I don’t see why I should!
11. 'Did Alex get you a present, then?' 'You must
be joking! He didn't even remember it was
my birthday.'
12. Saying no, but less than a 100% no. It is a
no answer, but not definite or firm.
Not really
Not exactly
Possibly not
15. Your coworker invited you to go out for
drinks after work today. You don't want
to go, so you say this to decline politely.
“You know, I'd love to, but I can't”
16. Saying that you think the answer is no,
but you may be wrong
Not to my knowledge.
17. To Page 9: Saying “No”To Page 9: Saying “No”
- Do you know if I have to do root canal
treatment?
- Not to my knowledge, but you can
consult with a dental specialist.
18. Page 9: Functional Language: SayingPage 9: Functional Language: Saying
“No”“No”
1) I’m afraid not
2) Not really
3) Not exactly
4) Possibly not
5) Not to my knowledge
6) Certainly not
7) No way!
8) You must be joking
19. Time AdverbialsTime Adverbials
Initially, at first, at the beginning, to begin
with
- suggestion of a “contrast” between the
beginning and later events
Initially everything was fine, but later we had
some problems.
20. Eventually, finally, in the end
- there has been a long story, delays,
difficulties and problems.
This afternoon, I had to cope up with traffic
jams, raining cats & dogs, feeling wet;
eventually, I was home.
21. Subsequently
- that an event happened after (and
possibly because of)
Mary said she couldn’t come and
subsequently the picnic was cancelled.
22. Later on
- At a later time, after the time that has just
been mentioned.
Peter stayed for tea until four o’clock. Later on he
called in at the garage.
24. After a while
- “after a short period of time”
I met Alan this afternoon, after a while he
invited me to his club.
25. Word order with timeWord order with time
adverbialsadverbials
They went to the café .
(ABC): eventually, finally, initially,
subsequently
(AC): afterwards, after a while, at first, at
the beginning, in the end, later on, to
begin with
A B C
27. Reading: Dream JobsReading: Dream Jobs
Indulge yourself
Backstage
Draw a line
Trade
Track down
Make an exception with something
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32. Page 9: Cultural Notes: UnusualPage 9: Cultural Notes: Unusual
hobbieshobbies
Guerilla gardening
- gardening on other people’s land
without permission.
- proactive way of taking responsibility
for improving public spaces in towns and
cities
Urban exploring
- illegal act
- just to take photographs, no footprints
37. Answers: Exercise 3Answers: Exercise 3
First name: Margaret
Surname: Tyler
Age: 67
Address: Heritage House, Wembley, Middlesex, UK
Collection type: Royal memorabilia
Number of items: Approximately 10,000
Favourite piece: painting of Diana and her two sons
Latest Piece: Plate from the Queen’s Gallary in Victoria
Special room: Diana room
39. Answer: Exercise 5Answer: Exercise 5
1) The china plate from the Queen’s
gallery, Victoria
2) Reporting on the wedding for American
television
3) The Diana room
4) The painting of Diana and her sons
5) Her collection
6) The announcement of Prince William’s
engagement
40. Answer: Exercise 7Answer: Exercise 7
She uses direct speech when she reports
speech. She uses the verb say instead of
ask when it’s a question.