EMPOWER B1

UNIT 9 “ACHIEVEMENTS”

Grammar

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CONTENTS
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• Lesson A: Learn to talk about future possibilities.

• Lesson B: Learn to describe actions and feelings.

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Lesson A: First Conditional
1. We use the first conditional to talk about a possible future situation and the result of that
1. We use the first conditional to talk about a possible future situation and the result of that
situation.
situation.

If I pass my exams, I’ll get into university.

There are two classes in a
conditional sentence: the if clause
and the main clause. The if clause
can go before or after the main
clause.
I’ll get into university if I pass my exams.

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 Lesson A: First Conditional
2. To talk about a possible future situation , use the present simple in the if clause.
2. To talk about a possible future situation , use the present simple in the if clause.
3. To talk about the results of a situation, use a suitable future form; e.g. will, might, be, going
3. To talk about the results of a situation, use a suitable future form; e.g. will, might, be, going
to, present continuous.
to, present continuous.
Statements

I’ll get a good degree if I work hard this year.

If he works hard, he won’t fail.
If they don’t work hard this year, they won’t get good degrees.
Questions and short answers

What will you do if you pass?

If she doesn’t work hard, what will it happen?
If you don’t get in to university, will you look for a job? Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.

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 Lesson A: First Conditional
The word order in the if clause doesn’t change in questions.
What will you do if it rains?

We can make short questions with

What if …?
What if it rains?

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 Lesson A: First Conditional
Examples:

1. If it rains this weekend, I’ll stay at home

.

2. If I don’t study hard, I might not pass the exam.

3. If I see you in the afternoon, I’ll give you the book.

4. If I wake up at 9 am tomorrow, I’ll be in trouble at work.

5. If I have enough money next year, I’m going to buy a computer.

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 EXERCISE 1:
Match the sentences halves..

• 1. If you study hard,…

• 2. If you don’t take a sweater,… a. if you don’t go to 1. ______________
• 3. You won’t be late… university. 2. ______________
b. if he has enough money.
• 4. It’ll be hard to get a good job 3. ______________
c. you’ll get cold.
…
d. I’m going to become a 4. ______________
• 5. If you drive too fast, … surgeon.
5. ______________
• 6. If I get a place at medical e. if you set off now.
school, … f. if the weather is nice. 6. ______________
• 7. He’s going to travel around g. you’ll get good grades.
h. you might have an 7. ______________
the world …
accident 8. ______________
• 8. We might go to the beach
tomorrow…

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 EXERCISE 1: Answer Key
Match the sentences halves..

• 1. If you study hard,…

• 2. If you don’t take a sweater,… 1. G
a. if you don’t go to
• 3. You won’t be late… university. 2. C
• 4. It’ll be hard to get a good job b. if he has enough money. 3. E
… c. you’ll get cold.
d. I’m going to become a 4. A
• 5. If you drive too fast, … surgeon. 5. H
• 6. If I get a place at medical e. if you set off now.
school, … f. if the weather is nice. 6. D
• 7. He’s going to travel around g. you’ll get good grades. 7. B
the world … h. you might have an
accident 8. F
• 8. We might go to the beach
tomorrow…

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 EXERCISE 2:
Put the words in the correct order to make sentences..
• 1. it/tomorrow, /we’re/ if/ to/ go/ is/ swimming/ going/ sunny.

• 2. might/ the students/ every day, / revise/ they/ their exams/ if/ pass.

• 3. If / I’ll / the beach/ to / can/ on holiday/ I / a / coach ticket/ find / go.

• 4. Psychology/ have to/ good grades/ get / if / Mary will / study/ wants/ at university/ she.

• 5. at/ if/ his exams, / might/ a place/ my brother/ in Salesian University/ he/ does well/get.

• 6. call/ tonight / tomorrow morning/ her/ if / doesn’t/ to/ my email/ I’ll reply/ my mother.

• 7. fail/ university/ your exams, / you/ you/ if/ get/ into/ won’t.

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 EXERCISE 2: Answer Key
Put the words in the correct order to make sentences..

• 1. If it is sunny tomorrow, we are going to go swimming.

• 2. If the students revise their exams every day, they might pass.
• 3. I’ll go to the beach on holiday if I can find a coach ticket.
• 4. Mary will have to get good grades If she wants to study Psychology at university,
• 5. If my brother does at his exams well, he might get a place at Salesian University.
• 6. If my mother doesn’t reply my email, I’ll call her tomorrow morning.
• 7. If you fail your exams, you won’t get into university.

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 EXERCISE 3:
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I) by putting the verbs into the correct form.

1. If you ________ (send) this letter now, she _______ (receive) it tomorrow.
2. If I _______(do) this test, I _________(improve) my English.
3. If I __________(find) your ring, I _________(give) it back to you.
4. Peggy _________ (go) shopping if she ________(have) time in the afternoon.
5. Simon __________(go) to London next week if he ________(get) a cheap flight.
6. If her boyfriend _________(phone / not) today, she ________(leave) him.
7. If they __________(study / not) harder, they __________(pass / not) the exam.
8. If it __________(rain) tomorrow, I ___________(have to / not) water the plants.
9. You _____________(be able/ not) to sleep if you __________(watch) this scary film.
10. Susan _________(can / move / not) into the new house if it _________(be / not) ready on time.

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 EXERCISE 3: Answer Key
Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I) by putting the verbs into the correct form.

1. If you send (send) this letter now, she will receive (receive) it tomorrow.
2. If I do (do) this test, I will improve (improve) my English.
3. If I find (find) your ring, I will give (give) it back to you.
4. Peggy will go (go) shopping if she has (have) time in the afternoon.
5. Simon is going to go (go) to London next week if he gets (get) a cheap flight.
6. If her boyfriend doesn’t phone (phone / not) today, she will (leave) him.
7. If they don’t study (study / not) harder, they won’t (pass / not) the exam.
8. If it rains (rain) tomorrow, I won’t have to (have to / not) water the plants.
9. You won’t be able (be able/ not) to sleep if you watch (watch) this scary film.
10. Susan can’t move (can / move / not) into the new house if it is not (be / not) ready on time.

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Lesson B: Verb Patterns

Some verbs are often followed by another verb. The two

most common patterns are:
verb to infinitive

I hope to see you soon.

verb verb ing

I don’t mind reading about famous people.

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 Lesson B: Verb Patterns

Sometimes both forms are possible with no change of meaning:

He started talking. / He started to talk.

I prefer talking to my friends. / I prefer to talk to my friends.

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Lesson B: Verb Patterns

To make a negative on the second verb in both patterns, does

not go before the verb:

I decided not to go to the party.

I hate not going to work.

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Lesson B: Verb Patterns

TIP

We can make negatives with either the first verb or the

second verb. This sometimes changes the meaning:

I didn’t choose to go to the party. (I went to the party but only because I had to.
I chose not to go to the party. (I didn’t go to the party.)

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Lesson B: Verb Patterns

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 Lesson B: Verb Patterns

TIP
I love going to parties. I love to go to the parties. (both are correct)
But remember after would like / love / hate / prefer you must always use to +
infinitive:

I would love to come to the party.

When a verb comes after a preposition (e.g. on, by, from, about etc.), it is always
in the -ing form:
You shouldn’t worry about talking to strangers.
I’m thinking of studying history.

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 Lesson B: Verb Patterns

Example:

1. They want to leave.

2. I enjoy playing football.
3. We discussed starting a business.
4. Please stop talking now and open your book.
5. We really need to go very soon.

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 EXERCISE 1:
Put the verbs in parentheses in the correct form.

1. I would like_________(come) to the party with you.

2. He enjoys ________(have) a bath in the evening.
3. She kept __________(talk) during the film.
4. I am learning __________(speak) English.
5. Do you mind__________(give) me a hand?
6. She helped me____________(carry) my suitcases.

7. I've finished (cook) - come and eat!

8. He decided __________(study) biology.
9. I dislike ________(wait).
10. He asked________(come) with us.

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 EXERCISE 1: Answer Key
Put the verbs in parentheses in the correct form.

1. I would like to come /coming (come) to the party with you.

2. He enjoys having (have) a bath in the evening.
3. She kept talking (talk) during the film.
4. I am learning to speak (speak) English.
5. Do you mind giving (give) me a hand?
6. She helped me carry (carry) my suitcases or She helped to carry my suitcases.
7. I've finished cooking (cook) - come and eat!
8. He decided to study (study) biology.
9. I dislike waiting / to wait (wait).
10. He asked to come (come) with us.

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 REFERENCES

• Cambridge English Empower B1

• Empower B1 Student’s book.

• https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences/type-1/exercises?02
• https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/gerunds-and-infinitives-exercise-1.html

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