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Micheles Lesson No.1 Upper Intermediate Level

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INTRODUCTION - INTRODUZIONE A LONG DAY FOR SUSAN LISTEN & REPEAT ASCOLTA E RIPETI VOCABULARY & NOTES VOCABOLARIO E NOTE INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAMMAR INTRODUZIONE ALLA GRAMMATICA THE GRAMMAR LA GRAMMATICA : LA FORMA DI DURATA THE DURATION FORM INTRODUCTION TO ORAL EXERCISES INTRODUZIONE AGLI ESERCIZI ORALI ESERCIZI ORALI INTRODUCTION TO ORAL PRACTICE ORAL PRACTICE LISTENING COMPREHENSION COMPRENSIONE ORALE INTRODUCTION TO OPEN DIALOGUE OPEN DIALOGUE GOODBYE!

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A LONG DAY FOR SUSAN

Its going to be a long day for Susan. She is waiting for an important phone call. Susan has been unemployed for ages now. She used to work as a personal assistant for the director of an important company in London. She liked her job, she had been in that company for ten years. She was very good at dealing with customers, in solving their problems. And she was a star with her boss: she could carry out any impossible request, from making out budget plans to be ready in just two hours, to catching his wife at the airport late at night after the lady had spent the day shopping in Paris. Then one day her boss called her. Ive got important news for you, he had said. And she thought: At last the promotion Ive been waiting for!. But when she got out of her bosss office, the feeling was not of satisfaction and pride, but rather of complete shock. She had just been made redundant. Weve had to cut our budget, her boss had told her. As if she had only been a number for all that time She didnt lose heart though, and started looking for a new job right away. Dozens of CVs sent didnt work though, and she soon found herself having to ask friends for money to pay for her bills. After a couple of months she went to the local job center and all she got was an offer for a job in a supermarket. Better than nothing, she thought. She did the interview, but the manager told her she was too qualified for the position, and he would need to interview other applicants.
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He promised he would call

Vocabular y & Notes

Unemployed For ages She used to Disoccupato Da lungo tempo Il verbo To use to indica una forma abituale e/o ripetuta del verbo che lo segue Assistente Personale Trattare con Eseguire Essere speciale, di Bilancio preventivo Preparare Andare a prendere qualcuno Alla fine Piuttosto Essere licenziato per eccesso di personale) Scoraggiarsi

Personal Assistant To deal with To carry out To be a star (for somebody) valore Budget Plan To make out To catch someone/ To fetch At last Rather To be made redundant (solitamente To lose heart

Bill To apply for a job Applicant

Bolletta, conto, fattura Candidarsi per un impiego Candidato (per un impiego)

SEEKING APPROVAL
Do you like it? Do you like the idea? What do you think? Ti piace? Ti piace l'idea? Che ne pensi? I'm going to buy a new sofa. Do you like the idea? I might stay over for the weekend. What do you think? I want to stay in this hotel. Don't you agree?

Do you agree? Don't you agree? Do you think it's OK? Don't you think it's a good idea? Can I count on your approval? I hope you approve of it

Sei d'accordo? Non sei d'accordo?

Pensi che vada bene? I'll go shopping now. Do you think it's ok? Non pensi che sia una buona idea? Posso contare sulla tua approvazione? Spero che lo approverai I want to decorate my room. Do you think it's a good idea? I will talk to her. Can I count on your approval? I will move tomorrow. I hope you approve of it.

EXPRESSING APPROVAL
OK! Ok!

Fine! I agree I like it very much What a good idea! You're right! There's no doubt about it

Bene! Sono d'accordo Mi piace molto Che buona idea! Hai ragione! Non c'e dubbio

SEEKING APPROVAL
Example Example Practice Example Example Practice Example Example Practice Example Example Practice Example Example Practice I want to buy that new sofa. Do you like it? Mary will come to London tomorrow. Do you like the idea? I'm starting a new English course. Do you like the idea? I am calling my mother tonight. What do you think? I will go to Spain next Summer. What do you think? I need to buy a new house. What do you think? I think she's ridiculous. Do you agree? I want to stay home tonight. Don't you agree? I think England is beautiful. Don't you agree? I'll see Mary tonight. Do you think it's OK? I'll move the chair behind the TV. Do you think it's OK? I will give some money to Bob. Do you think it's OK? I'm selling my house. I hope you approve of it. I don't want to stay here anymore. I hope you approve of it. I want to buy a new house. I hope you approve of it.

ACCEPTING AN INVITATION
Mary will come to London tomorrow. Do you like
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I like it very much

the idea? I want to stay home tonight. Don't you agree? I'll see Mary tonight. Do you think it's OK? I need to buy a new house. What do you think? I want to buy a new house. I hope you approve of it. Fine! What a good idea! I agress There's no doubt about it

LA GRAMMATICA THE GRAMMAR LA FORMA DI DURATA THE DURATION FORM

Per esprimere unazione od uno stato che, iniziato in un periodo precedente, perdura o perdurava nel momento in cui ci si riferisce, utilizziamo in inglese il Passato Prossimo o il Passato Prossimo Progressivo. Il Passato Prossimo si utilizza per i verbi di stato, ovvero quei verbi non esprimenti azione. I pi comuni verbi di stato sono: essere, avere, conoscere, sapere, amare. I have been here for an hour I had been here for an hour I have known Melissa for months I had know Melissa for months = = = = Sono qui da unora Ero qui da unora Conosco Melissa da mesi Conoscevo Melissa da mesi

Il Passato Prossimo Progressivo invece, si usa per i verbi dazione, ovvero quei verbi che ammettono proprio la forma progressiva (come ad esempio, studiare, lavorare, aspettare, vivere, ecc.). I have been studying English for two years = Studio inglese da due anni I had been studying English for two years = Studiavo inglese da due anni

La preposizione italiana DA che precede in italiano il complemento di tempo, si traduce in inglese in due modi: 8

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Nel caso di complemento di tempo continuato, che copre tutto il periodo dellazione (o dello stato) I ve had this house for 3 years = Ho questa casa da tre anni

SINCE

Quando DA indica linizio dellazione. Ive had this house since 2005 = Ho questa casa dal 2005

Quando la frase negativa, non si applica la forma progressiva, ma esclusivamente il Passato Prossimo, sia per i verbi di stato che per quelli di azione.
I havent seen Tracy for 2 weeks We havent been worked since last week = Non vedo Tracy da due settimane = Non lavoriamo dalla scorsa settimana

ATTENZIONE! Alcune frasi possono essere erroneamente interpretate come forma di durata, ma in realt non lo sono. La presenza di DA (o CHE) pu trarre in inganno. Osserva: E partito da unora (E unora che partito) Siamo arrivati da alcuni minuti He left an hour ago We arrived a few minutes ago

Nelle frasi di questo tipo, in cui normalmente viene utilizzato il Passato Remoto + AGO, possibile inoltre utilizzare la forma impersonale inglese. It is an hour since he left It is a few minutes since we arrived

GLI ESERCIZI THE EXERCISES

Esercizio 1 Traduci le frasi seguenti

1.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

I have had this PC for two years We have had this dog for a long time Uncle Sam has had this car for three years He has had it since 2005 Ive known Tracey for a long time We have known each other since we were children Ive had a cold since last week We have been married since 1990 Grandfather has been dead for four years They have been engaged since 2001

Esercizio 2 Traduci le frasi seguenti

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

I havent seen a good film for weeks She hasnt eaten since yesterday He hasnt smoked for a week They havent worked since last month We havent seen her for a few weeks We havent played tennis for a long time It hasnt rained since last month Susan hasnt studied for a couple of days They havent met for two weeks They havent talked to each other for years

Esercizio 3 Sostituisci linfinito con la forma di durata

1. 2. 3.

I (to be) here for an hour We (to have) this dog for a couple of years She (to know) that guy for a long time 10

4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.

The poor lady (to be) dead for a month They (to be) engaged for six months We (to be) married since 2001 We (not to watch) television since last week They (not to meet) for a month We (not to write) each other for weeks

Esercizio 4 Come esercizio 3

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

I (to wait) for a couple of hours I (not to buy) cars for a long time She (to study) English for 3 years They (to talk) for an hour He (to work) since this morning Susan and James (to play) with their playstation for hours We (to live) in this street since 1980 He (to study) since 3 this afternoon The baby (to cry) for an hour Uncle (to grumble) since he arrived.

Esercizio 5 Completa le frasi con FOR o SINCE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Ive been here two hours Hes been here this morning She been here ten minutes Its been here years Weve been here yesterday Ive known him two years Shes known me December Hes known her 1999 Weve known each other a year Theyve known us a long time

Esercizio 6 Rispondi alle domande come suggerito Es. How long have you been here? (for an hour) Ive been here for an hour

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

How How How How How How How How How How

long long long long long long long long long long

have you known him? (for a year) have you known that girl? (since December) have you known these people? (for a long time) have they been talking? (for an hour or so) has she been living here (since last month) have you had these jeans) (for a year now) have they had the flu? (for a week) have we been travelling? (for two weeks) have they been married (50 years) have you been studying this lesson (since 2)

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Esercizio 7 Riscrivi le frasi secondo il suggerimento Es. I study English (for 3 years) I have been studying English for 3 years

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

I watch television (for the whole afternoon) They know each other (for 3 years) They are in love with each other (since they first met) We live in this town (for five years) They are married (since 2005) I play tennis (since 2 o clock) She has a headache (for two days) He collects stamps (since he was a child) He sleeps (for 12 hours) They eat (since this morning)

Esercizio 8 Come esercizio 7

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

I dont play tennis (for a month) She doesnt talk to him (for a long time) He doesnt work (for two years) They dont see each other (since Easter) I dont smoke (for a week) I dont watch television (since yesterday) They dont travel abroad (since last year) He doesnt read newspapers (for months) She doesnt eat any meat (for 2 years) It doesnt rain (since last month)

Esercizio 9 Traduci le seguenti frasi

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Da quanto tempo studi lo spagnolo? Lo studio da molti anni Da quanto tempo fuma tuo fratello? Fuma da quando aveva sedici anni Da quanto tempo mi aspettate? Ti aspettiamo dalle quattro Da quanto tempo stai guardando la televisione? Da molto tempo Da quanto tempo abitate in questa citt? Da diversi anni

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ORAL PRACTICE
Drill 1 Ricostruisci le frasi secondo le indicazioni date Es. I study English - for 3 years I've been studying English for 3 years

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

They live in this village for a long time She works as a secretary since 2005 We have this house for 2 years They are good friends since they first met I prepare this exam - since last year It is here for ages You exercises since this morning She cooks since early this afternoon

Drill Ricostruisci le frasi secondo le indicazioni date Es. I don't study English - for 3 years I haven't studied English for 3 years

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

They don't live in this village for a long time She doesn't work in that office since 2005 We don't live in this area for 2 years They don't talk to each other since they had a row I don't study for this exam - since I've had my accident It is not here for ages You exercises since yo broke you ankle She cooks since she started working

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LISTENING
Listen to the passage twice, then answer the following questions 1. Sometimes people 2. Forgetting things 3. Repeating and rehearsing 4. The best way to remember somebody's name 5. Alcohol and drugs 6. If you drink much 7. Fish oils 8. Coffee and tea 9. Emotions A. go to a room and forget their names B. wonder about their name C. forget why they're doing something A. can cause a catastrophe B. is not as bad as it looks C. is very dangerous A. can improve your memory B. improves your memory C. makes you look kind when you meet people A. is to meet new people all the time B. is to make logical connections C. is to call your best friends A. have an effect on your memory B. improve your cold C. are legal A. you get serious B. you're doing something illegal C. you might lose your memory A. improve your blood B. can increase your memory C. should be avoided A. reduce your fatigue B. improve your reactions C. improve your memory A. are often the cause for a reduction of memory B. make you feel uncomfortable C. are bad for the brain A. are not helpful for your memory B. help remember things C. trigger your memory

10. Habitual patterns

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C B A B A C B B A A

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Transcript
KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALIVE! At some time or the other, it happens to all of us. You start forgetting names, or go to a room and find yourself wondering why you did. Or forget your wife's birthday. Don't see it as a catastrophe: there are ways to improve your memory! Remember (forgive the pun!) that it's always good to repeat and rehearse. If, for example, you're introduced to someone, say: Nice to meet you... and say his or her name. And if you meet someone called Tom and your best friend is called Tom, make a link to your mind. Alcohol and drugs (including legal ones such as cold remedies) reduce memory. Excessive drinking has got serious and long-term effects and should therefore be avoided. Food containing fish oils (salmon, trout and the like) increase blood supply to the brain. Coffee and tea improve reaction time and reduce your perception of fatigue. However, the intake of caffeine should not exceed 400 mg a day, which is the equivalent of eight cups of tea. One of the main reason for a temporary or long-term forgetfulness is an emotional state: stress. or feeling uncomfortable (and even feeling happy!) make it harder for the brain to retain information, which is what makes us forgetful. The best thing to do in this case is to manage your state. If going to the gym, seeing a friend or watching a film on TV can relax you, then do it. You will think things through clearly. Finally, triggers can help you remember things. Leaving Post-it notes or photographs around your house or workplace can definitely stimulate your brains, just like wearing differents socks or putting your watch on the wrong hand, that is, anything that can jog you out of your habitual pattern.

OPEN DIALOGUE
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Have you heard about Susan? Oh, well, she has been made redundant! So am I. She was expecting a promotion instead. For ten years. And that's what she got in return. Yes, she is. She is sending out Cvs these days. No, she hasn't got much luck. She just got an interview at the local supermarket. Well, she says she doesn't know. The manager there told her she is too qualified for the position. yes, really. A few problems with money. She's been asking me some to pay her bills. Of course! She's my best friend. Yes, I hope you do too. She's been very good with all of us. That's a good idea. I'll come with you!

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