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In this lesson Fernanda talks about her possessions. You practise:
. the present perfect with since and for
. must for obligation
1 Look at the Unit title and photo. Which three things do you think Fernanda will choose? Listen and check. How many of your guesses were correct?
2 Listen again and complete what she says about each item.
1. My mobile - I __________ live without ____.
2. My car - It's _______ my life much ______.
3. My jeans - They are______.
3 Match 1 to 11 to the synonyms in the box. Mark the stress on the words. Listen and check.certain fantastic frightening I suppose inexpensive kidding not quite relaxing simple sincere usual/normal
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Professional Tip
Although we teachers talk a lot about synonyms how often do we tell students 'Those words mean the same', there aren't many exact synonyms, and we do need to be careful about this. The choice of synonym depends on the context, and the best way to help with this is to teach words in context and give clear examples to remember.
4 Think of a useful item to teach which collocates with both synonyms from #3. Listen and check. How many of your answers were the same?Professional Tip
If you don't already have one, a collocation dictionary is a great purchase. Reading through them you can test and expand your own English easily, as well as checking possible answers to exercises like these.
5 Test yourself. Look only at the collocates from Exercise #4. Can you remember both synonyms?
afternoon book guess meal night out right
solution that's true theory working day You must be
6 Listen again. How long has Fernanda had each item? Complete the answers.
1. She's had her cell phone .
. s_ _ _ _ she s_ _ _ _ _ _ working at the s_ _ _ _ _
2. She's had her car .
. f_ _ _ y_ _ _
3. She's had her jeans .
. s_ _ _ _ s he w_ _ at u_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
7 Complete these rules. Check in the Key. Is this how you explain the rules to students?
Use since .
Use for .
8 Complete the phrases with since or for.
I've had this watch .
1. ___ two weeks
2. ___ ages
3. ___ I was a child
4. ___ 2001
5. ___ yesterday
6. ___ this morning
7. ___ a long time
8. ___ five minutes
9. ___ August
10. ___ last year
9 Note your answers to the questions.
1. How long have you known your current students?
2. your best friend?
3. had your cell phone?
4. your favourite pair of shoes?
5. your car/bike?
9. your current hairstyle?
6. been a teacher?
7. in your present job?
8. awake today?
9. your current hairstyle?
10. lived in your current home?
11. How long have been wearing the clothes you're wearing?
12. using the computer today?
Why do we use a different structure in questions 11 and 12?
Choose the best response.
1. Why have you got paint on your hands?
a) Because I´ve painted.
b) Because I´ve been painting.
2. You look so happy.
a) Yes, I have passed my English test.
b) Yes, I ve been passing my English test.
3. Do you know John well?
a) Yes, I´ve known him for ages.
b) Yes, I´ve been knowing him for ages.
4. Why does he look so tired?
a) He´s worked in the sugar cane fields all day.
b) He´s been working in the sugar cane fields all day.
5. Why is Tim at the hospital?
a) He´s hit his head.
b) He´s been hitting his head.
10 How do you say this words in British English?
1. a cell phone
(see Unit 18C for more British and American terms)
Professional Tip
. When teaching new vocabulary it's often useful to ask students if they can think of any synonyms to help them remember, eg US and UK versions, as above.
. When words have more than one meaning, make sure you only teach one meaning at a time.
. You also need to check that they know when to use each word e.g. formal and informal. Again good, relevant personal examples are the best record you can give.
. When words have more than one meaning, make sure you only teach one meaning at a time.
. You also need to check that they know when to use each word e.g. formal and informal. Again good, relevant personal examples are the best record you can give.
Check your answers.
11 Update your Portfolio. Record your answers to # 9 and give more details e.g. where you first met them, where you got them, when you became a teacher, etc.
Time for a break!
à go to Unit 15 B