Friday, May 29, 2015

FIRST CONDITIONAL, ALTERNATIVE WORDS


Conditional 1

ALTERNATIVE WORDS

 

It is possible to use other words instead of if in first conditional sentences:

 

ALTERNATIVE TO  “IF”
WHY USE IT?
EXAMPLE
When
When the “condition” will definitely happen.
When I die, I’ll leave all my money to charity.
As soon as
To emphasize immediacy
This situation is very urgent. I’ll call you as soon as I have more information.
Unless
In place of “if not”
You’ll fail the test unless you study.
= You’ll fail the test if you don’t study.

 

Let’s study each case separately.

When:

When the “condition” will definitely happen in the future.

Look at the difference between these two sentences:

  • If I see Sam, I’ll give him your message. (I’m not sure if I will see him or not)
  • When I see Sam, I’ll give him your message. (I will definitely see Sam)

 

As soon as:

To emphasize immediacy.

  • My feet hurt! As soon as I get home, I’m going to take off these high heels.
  • As soon as we have enough money saved, we’ll take a vacation to Costa Rica. We can’t wait!
  • I’ll respond to your e-mail as soon as I can.

 

Unless:

Substitute for “if not.”

  • You won’t lose any weight unless you start eating healthier food.
    = You won’t lose any weight if you don’t start eating healthier food.
  • I’m not going to dance unless somebody invites me.
    = I’m not going to dance if somebody doesn’t invite me.
  • Unless there’s an emergency at work, I’ll be home on time.
    = If there’s not an emergency at work, I’ll be home on time.

 

Thursday, May 28, 2015

READING COMPREHENSION EXAM TOMORROW, MAY 29th. & FRIDAY'S HW



Good morning everyone!


Unit 11 includes a Reading Comprehension exam that we´ll take tomorrow (Friday).


THIS FRIDAY'S HW: CD TEST 11




Thank you!


Ms. Mónica López Q.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

IMPORTANT REMINDER AND HW

I KINDLY REMIND YOU THAT WE HAVE AN IMPORTANT ORAL PRESENTATION NEXT THURSDAY, MAY 28th. AT SALON DE USOS MULTIPLES.


BE THERE ON TIME, PLEASE!


YOU'LL HAVE TO WEAR FORMAL OUTFIT, AS YOU ALREADY KNOW.


TIMING: 2 MINUTES MINIMUM   (EACH STUDENT)!!




AS HW NEXT MONDAY, MAY 25th.:  CD TEST 10.


THANKS A LOT, ENJOY THE WEEKEND.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

EXAMS DETAILS FOR UNIT 10


  • Unit 10
  • Oral Production
    Instructions: The student will have different options to talk about. 2 minutes minimum.
    – Innovative ideas to promote green initiatives (in companies).
    – What can we do to help the environment?
    – Environmentally-friendly gadgets and products.
    – A formal presentation following the ideas presented in the Business Communication section in student’s textbooks.
    The use of different tenses, comparisons, modals and passive construction (in present and past) and the vocabulary of the unit are to be observed. Students can use any supporting material for their presentations.

  • Unit 10
  • Written Production
    Instructions: Students will have three choices to develop a written composition describing:
    – Innovations that companies are carrying out to help and protect our environment.
    – What does a socially responsible enterprise do?
    – Inventions and gadgets aimed to help our environment.
    The use of different tenses, comparisons, modal verbs and passive constructions along with the vocabulary of the unit are to be included in the composition. 100 words minimum.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

HW THIS WEEK

FRIDAY'S HW (MAY 15):  CD TEST FOR UNIT 13.


ENJOY THE DAY.


THANKS.

Friday, May 8, 2015

HW AND COMING EXAMS

CD TEST 9


NEXT MONDAY, MAY 11th.: READING EXAM (UNIT 9)
NEXT , MAY 12th.: LISTENING EXAM (UNIT 9)


THANKS, HAVE A NICE WEEKEND.



Friday, May 1, 2015

NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 5



THE ORAL PRESENTATIONS WILL BE IN AUDITORIUM 1.


REMEMBER TO ARRIVE ON TIME.


THANKS, HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND.