LANGUAGE SUMMARY - UNIT 9 LUCK AND FORTUNE

ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION

9.0 LUCK 9.3 VERB COLLOCATIONS

NOUNS RELATED EXPRESSIONS WITH LUCK Bear in mind
TO LUCK With any luck Running low
Chance A stroke of luck Take care of something
Destiny Run out of luck Lost touch with someone
Failure Wish me luck Catch sight of
Fate Push your luck something/someone
Fortune No such luck Get rid of
Prosperity something/someone
Success
Wealth
SPORTS
1 VOCABULARY
EQUIPMENT PLACES
Bat Course
Cap Court
Club golf Field
Goggles Stadium
Helmet Track
Knee pads Rink
Rackets Swimming pool
Skates
Ball
Boot
Stick
Gloves
9.1 ADDING EMPHASIS: CLEFT SENTENCES WITH IS
IT + BE + MAIN TOPIC + THAT + ADD. INF.
- It is the secretary that I wish to thank.
- It wasn’t those boys who started the fight.
THE THING THAT + ADD. INF. + BE + MAIN TOPIC
The thing that annoys me most is being interrupted.
The reason why I've come is to discuss my future with you.
You can say: Another situation that.../ the place that…/ the one thing…/ the person who…
WHAT CLAUSE + ADD. INF. + BE + MAIN TOPIC
What I need now is a cup of tea.
What is really important to me is my family.
9.2 MAKING COMPARISONS
COMPARATIVE + AND + COMPARATIVE
The balloon got bigger and bigger and then burst.
Things are getting more and more expensive.
This book gets less and less interesting with every chapter.
THE + COMPARATIVE + THE + COMPARATIVE
2 GRAMMAR
The older I get, the more I understand.
The more you practice, the better you become.
SUPERLATIVE + PRESENT PERFECT with EVER
The longest book I’ve ever read was 500 pages.
Jan is the friendliest person I’ve ever met. And this is the best sushi I’ve ever eaten.
9.3 MODIFYING COMPARISONS
IF THERE’S A BIG DIFERENCE: MUCH/FAR/A LOT + COMPARATIVE or
NOWHERE NEAR/NOT NEARLY + AS + ADJ. + AS
Living in a big city is a lot more expensive than living in a small town.
Living here is nowhere near as expensive as living in New York.
IF THERE’S A SMALL DIFERENCE: A LITTLE (BIT)/ SLIGHTLY + COMPARATIVE or
NOT QUITE + AS + ADJ. + AS
My house is a little/ slightly bigger than the one next door.
My house isn’t quite as expensive as yours.
IF THERE’S NO DIFERENCE: JUST + AS + ADJ. + AS or ANY + COMPARATIVE
My house is just as big as the one next door.
This house isn’t any cheaper than that one.
 ARGUING AND MAKING CONCESSIONS
ARGUING: TO SHOW DISAGREEMENT
Oh! Come on! …
Don’t exaggerate! …
You must be joking!
I’m not sure I agree with you there again? Anywhere? …

MAKING CONCESSIONS: CONCEDE A POINT

I understand what you’re saying.
That may be the case but…
I get your point but…
FUNCTIONAL I suppose you’re right.
3 LANGUAGE
SHORT TALK
BEGIN A TALK AND INTRODUCE A TOPIC
Let me start by saying that…
In this talk I’m going to argue that…
Today I’m going to discuss the question: …
INTRODUCE OR DISCUSS THE MAIN TOPICS
Another important point is the…
My final point is that…
The first of these is…
It’s important to remember that…
TO END A TALK
In conclusion, …

A FORMAL E-MAIL
You must include:
1. Your reasons for wanting to do the course
2. Your relevant experience
3. Your qualifications
4. What you like to do after the course

USEFUL PHRASES:
Explain the reason for writing:
I am writing to ask for some information about (the program).
4 WRITING BANK: I heard about the course through …
Outlining qualifications and reason for interest in the program.
I’m currently completing / finishing
Information about additional qualifications.
In addition to (this) I…
Asking a specific question
I would be very grateful if you could tell me…
Ending an e-mail
I look forward to your reply. Thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely yours,
(your name)