Intermediate Two, Unit 1: Buying a Car

Convincing people

Learning Objective

To talk about buying a car using real conditionals.

 Focus on the words in orange.

A: Jacky, if you get the money, will you buy the

car?
B: I am not sure.
A: Well, if you buy a car, you won't be late to work.
Let’s start

B: You are right!

A: Also, remember that if you are late, you are
discounted some money from your paycheck.
B: That's true!

What are the differences between the first and

second sentences in orange?
 Match the columns. Then, indicate what type of conditionals they are.
Real Conditionals
Zero Conditional
We use this conditional to show that something is always
true. We usually use the simple present in both parts of the
sentence.
Let’s Speak: Activity 1

1. If I eat a lot of junk a. I will celebrate a lot.

food, d___ b. if I watch a movie with If + S + Simple Present + C , S + Simple Present + C.
2. I eat popcorn, ___ b my friends.
a a. If she eats seafood, she gets an allergic reaction.
3. If I pass this exam, ___ c. If you don't get good b. She gets an allergic reaction if she eats seafood.
4. Your mum won't give grades.
c First Conditional
you a present ___ d. I get sick. We use this conditional to show that something is possible.
We usually use the simple present and future with will.
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If + S + Simple Present + C , S + modal + verb + C.

a. If she passes the course, her mum will give her money.
b. Her mum will give her money if she passes the course.
 Complete the ideas using Zero or First Conditionals.
Real Conditionals
Zero Conditional
1. If I see a cute animal, … We use this conditional to show that something is always
2. She will get angry ... true. We usually use the simple present in both parts of the
sentence.
3. If he eats too much, ...
Let’s Speak: Activity 1

4. He won't pass his English Course ...
5. If we study, ...
Example
He should get a diploma if he finishes all the courses.
If he sees that, he may get very scared.
If + S + Simple Present + C , S + Simple Present + C.
a. If she eats seafood, she gets an allergic reaction.
b. She gets an allergic reaction if she eats seafood.
First Conditional
We use this conditional to show that something is possible.
We usually use the simple present and future with will.
If + S + Simple Present + C , S + modal + verb + C.

a. If she passes the course, her mum will give her money.
b. Her mum will give her money if she passes the course.
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 1
 Match the columns to make correct conditional questions. Then,
indicate what type of conditional it is.

Real Conditionals Questions

Zero Conditional
Do/Does + S + V + C + If + S + Simple Present + C?
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

c
1. Will you buy the car if ___ a. if you watch a movie? a. Does she get an allergic reaction if she eats seafood?
a
2. Do you eat popcorn ___ b. we get the ingredients? b. Do they study if they get presents?
b
3. Can they make a cake if ___ c. you get the money? First Conditional
d
4. Does he cry if ___ d. he watches a sad movie?
Modal + S + V + C + If + S + Simple Present + C?

a. Will she get the car if she receives the money?

b. Will they bring the cake if we call them?
 Complete the questions. Then, answer them.

1. Will you dance in front of the class if … Real Conditionals Questions

2. … if you get a zero? Zero Conditional
Do/Does + S + V + C + If + S + Simple Present + C?
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

3. Do you get sick if … ?

4. … if you don’t sleep for 2 days? a. Does she get an allergic reaction if she eats seafood?
5. Will …. ? (Your idea) b. Do they study if they get presents?
6. Do/Does … ? (Your idea) First Conditional

Modal + S + V + C + If + S + Simple Present + C?

Example
a. Will she get the car if she receives the money?
1. Will you get a cat if your parents give you permission? b. Will they bring the cake if we call them?
2. Do you drink soda if you eat junk food?
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 2
 Select what is true for you.

1. Now I can use real conditional clauses to talk about possibilities.

a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.
Let’s think!

2. Now I can ask questions using real conditional clauses.

a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.