NOTES for Module 9
NEW THAT’S ENGLISH. Module 9
164.91a Time flies when you’re having fun
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
TIME: the lack of time, it’s (high) time for a shower / you washed the dishes up, I’ve got a deadline, time is running out (to run out of sth), 9.30 sharp, what a waste of time, time flies, a long day, the clock has gone forward, his flight has been rescheduled, when does time drag (go very slowly, arrastrarse), clock watching
They all share a house in London, breathing classes, taking the dog for a walk, I do have to fly, I’m going to miss the train, this is up to you, I don’t mind, it’s all the same for me, I want you to visualize, I didn’t expect anyone to be here
Functions:
Expressing lack of preference: whichever you like, wherever you want, whenever you’ve got time, whatever comes to mind
Narrating past events: once I had taken a few..., by the time I got to the pub they had left, as soon as, while, and then
165.91b Clock-watching
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Great-grandfather’s pocket watch, sundial, sandglass, time keeping, Greenwich Mean Time, pendulum, atomic clocks, we are always aware of the time
Farming, harvest, ancient, challenges, accurate at sea, social gathering, to get stuck in the traffic, all bets are off (anything can happen)
That’s Britain:
Liverpool: What is Liverpool best known for? Waterfront, venue
166.92a Relationships
Grammatical aspects:
MODAL VERBS: must (certainty), should
Vocabulary:
wedding cake, wedding plans, weddings must be really hard to organise, book the honeymoon, you don’t very enthusiastic at all, do you? Can you image how big the wedding is going to be? Upset/please her parents, getting divorced, what a shame!, relatives, your future in-laws, fiancée, enjoy themselves planning the wedding, we need to decide ourselves
the lemon cake is lighter for the summer, let’s try something else, we should run away to..., which one do you prefer?, chat s.o. up, a huge row about the wedding, I picked up the wedding invitations
Is Danny being supportive to his brother Mark? Who are the closest people in your family? You can lean on people, without doubt, we know each other very well, having in jokes, a warm fuzzy feeling
Functions:
Describing people and things (she’s really fun to be with, they are easy to please), expressing possession (possessive adjectives and pronouns, some friends of mine)
167.92b BFF: Best friends forever
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Friendship: Making close friends, acquaintances, companionship, school playground, long-term friendship, animal kingdom
Reserved/open, quiet / loud, similar interests, the older you get...the better...., the resemblance,
I would probably count them on one hand, deep values being shared, how incredible!, to tie the knot = to get married, before taking the leap (antes de pegar el salto), co-habit first in order to test the water
That’s Britain:
Morecambe Bay: wildlife, quicksand, bay sands, Stone Jetty, landmarks, along the promenade, statue, Midland hotel, nature reserve, bird watching, deer, otters, dragonflies (libélulas), robins (petirrojo), binoculars.
168.93a If I lived here...
Grammatical aspects:
Hypothetical conditionals: If I had a bike, I would cycle...
TOO + adjectives
Comparatives: The more I see of this place, the less I like it // as friendly as here // the longer you live in a place, the harder it is to leave // much friendlier than
Vocabulary:
Neighbourhood, leisure centre, crime rate, a lot of breakings, in her search for a new flat, street lighting, a prime location, good facilities
Affordable, dodgy (not very safe), peaceful area, it looks a bit dead,
At the earliest, ten minutes away by train, it’s a shame it is not near the river, she helps Sue by pointing out the good and bad points of the area, my area has gone downhill, there’s so much going on
Bugbear (pesadilla) > his bugbear was people leaving rubbish on the streets
Functions:
Modal verbs expressing possibility, regret and disapproval in the past: I could have had a shower, You should have thought about the environment, They may/might have written this morning, You could have washed the dishes
Expressing continuing change: The wider, the better; petrol is getting more and more expensive
Expressing worry: I’m worried/concerned about...., My worry is..., I’m afraid of...
169.93b The best place to live in my country is ...
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Survey, poll, he commissioned a survey about, anxiety, health facilities, higher wages, the cost of living, low unemployment, untapped (undiscovered)
The third year in a row, the average man is expected to live
That’s Britain:
Manchester: football pitch, penalty shootout, at the very table where
170.94a It’s been very nice to meet you >>> TO REWATCH
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Firm handshake, trustworthy, eye contact, what could you say instead
I won’t let you down, you look different somehow, it feels like I’m chasing him, he knows the features of the car better than you do, moving very confidently, reminding him of the benefits of this model, he is not very communicative
Who do you live with?
Non-verbal communication: gestures, body language, facial expression, depressed
My life is moving forward, he felt embarrassed, she was very understanding, I’d rather speak, face-to-face communication
Functions:
Describing body language: nodding, winking, frowning, scratching your head
Expressing possibility: may, might, could, perhaps, maybe, can’t, must, surely
171.94b Gestures can speak louder than words
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Commands, signals, handicapped people on a wheelchair, an inspiring documentary, he’s given my privacy back
She could no longer walk, I put it into the bucket, a huge amount of training and patience, she teaches these dogs to do... (to walk around the chair), puppies, tasks, skills, the dog and its owner, it gives them time to get to know each other
That’s Britain:
Chester: fortress, Town Crier, the ancient city of Dewa, someone who makes announcements, the River Dee, the Rows, the Town Hall, the City Walls, what an interesting place Chester is
172.95a You need to look after yourself
Grammatical aspects:
MODAL VERBS expressing obligation: should, ought to, need to
Vocabulary:
Being fit (in good shape): Stretching and breathing, muscle strength, posture, fitness, something more energetic, I’m starving, breathing in and breathing out
I’m too old for partying, Sorry to be a pain in the neck (siento ser un latazo), my back and ... are stiff, your laptop, I couldn’t keep up with all the moves, it doesn’t cost an eye and a leg
I don’t think so, Do say yes, Don’t you start nagging me, blister, I haven’t done any serious walking before, plasters, we are going on an easy walk today, we’ll follow the footpath, how are you doing?
I’m enjoying meeting new people, to put on some weight, that won’t fill you up, I must have burnt a hundred calories today, so that we can catch up (ponerse al día), the rambling group, the countryside
A treat, I try to eat sensibly, I stopped eating meat
Functions:
Giving warnings and advice: If I were you, I would..., you’d better find something else, why don’t we go together?, modal verbs of obligation
Expressing purpose: so that, in order to, so as to
173.95b We live in an image society
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
To lose weight, obese or overweight (obesity), rationing, to indulge oneself in food (se pasaron con la comida), shunned, stigmatised, they are more likely to develop cancer
We are getting fatter, eating processed food, a flat belly, the old-fashioned meals, it is worse the younger you are, the benefit of a balanced diet
Every once in a while (=from time to time), you have both sides of the coin, bleaching and making the skill lighter
That’s Britain:
The Lake District: outdoor activities, mountain guide, rock climbing, kayaking and canoeing, my body is aching, boat hire, to enjoy some peace and tranquillity, what a beautiful place!
174.96a Tastes have changed
Grammatical aspects:
PASSIVE VOICE
RELATIVE CLAUSES
Vocabulary:
FURNITURE: tasteful, not to my taste, no taste in clothes, I prefer, stylish.
Cookery: a pinch of chilli, a dash of salt, a drop of vinegar, a handful of herbs, a splash of wine >> to express small quantities when cooking
Smart, formal, casual, stylish, cool, handsome, tasteless/tasteful, vulgar, pretentious, grotesque // To fit, to match & to suit // I don’t like to dress up
We were just talking about what an interesting statue this is. Seafood, a broad taste, spicy food, traditional English grub (food)
Get a promotion in my job, this must be your boyfriend, to keep up with the fashion trends
Functions:
Giving opinions: I’d like to point out..., Personally I rather like..., As far as I’m concerned...
175.96b A personal question of taste
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Notion of good taste: aesthetic movement, arbiter of taste (Oscar Wilde), etiquette, design, style, to appeal, not too showy, brand names, grace, good manners, to show off, to flaunt (alardear)
Social class: Labouring classes, middle classes, to be well off
That’s Britain:
The Dalemain Mansion >>> homemade food, courtyard, barns (granero), stables, helpful, marmalade, endangered species (Seville oranges)
176.97a Some dreams come true
Grammatical aspects:
TALKING ABOUT THE FUTURE: FUTURE CONTINUOUS & FUTURE PERFECT
Use of FUTURE SIMPLE for general expectations: One day I will be a famous star.
By this time next week I will have signed a new contract // I won’t be working in an office.
Use of the FUTURE CONTINUOUS for formal arrangements >> We will be flying to Stockholm on Saturday and then on Sunday morning we will be visiting Copenhagen.
Use of PRESENT CONTINUOUS with future meaning for arrangements >> We are launching a new model.
Vocabulary:
Hopes and dreams: A bright future ahead, expectations, deadline, pushing ourselves to the limit (do our best), the new advertising campaign will come out next month
To be more involved, heading a team (I would like to head my own team), I will be in charge, you won’t be disappointed
In ten years’ time I hope I will be running my own advertising agency.
I wanted to remind myself about my expectations. TO REMIND S.O. TO DO STH. The teacher reminded the students to write a composition for the following week. // TO REMEMBER TO DO STH (future action) Remember to write a composition for next week. // TO REMEMBER DOING STH (past action) I remember playing football with my friends in the middle of the street.
I was thinking that to myself, work on this by yourself, it doesn’t bother me.
Health permitting, .... // retiring // my goal
Functions:
Expressing hope and lack of hope: I hope so / I hope that / I hope, too / hopefully, // I hope not / I hope never to...
177.97b When I grow up, I want to be...
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Children’s ambitions: survey, outlandish (unusual) aspirations ≠ realistic aspirations, apprenticeship, wizard, celebrities,
Closely linked, to strive-strove/strived-striven (luchar, esforzarse), PR (public relations),
That’s Britain:
Blackpool >>> seaside resort, roller coaster, the promenade, amusement park, the high tide organ, east pier
178.98a Plucking up courage
Grammatical aspects:
MODAL VERBS: must, have to
Life experiences: PRESENT PERFECT (Have you ever/often...?)
Vocabulary:
It was awarded to me by the local government, to pull him out of the water, to be proud of s.o., courageous, superhero, regular job, to confront, a girl was drowning in a river, dive into the river, what makes you risk your life?, I’m scared of flying
Disgusting, such a mess, to clean up, I’ll try to do my share, understanding
Try doing sth / try to do sth , stop worrying / stop to do sth
Extreme sports: bungee jumping, scuba diving, parachuting, abseiling, freezing cold, to work overseas, to get into some scrapes, veering left and right
Functis:
Express objection: to object to sth / to object to doing sth >> I really object to tidying up after him all the time, she will object to my cooking
179.98b A huge sense of freedom
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
An adrenaline rush (addicted to adrenaline), to get a buzze, a life-affirming experience, your throat tightens, your heart raises, your hands go sweaty, putting ourselves at risk
Extreme sports/high-risk activities: Parkour or free running, acrobatic stunts, to drill these techniques, to fight the danger, to run away from danger, bungee jumping, zorbing, kite buggying, rock climbing, shark cage diving
The more you ..., the more you’ll...
Agony aunt, in the most efficient way
That’s Britain:
Nottingham (Robin Hood) >> market square, folk hero, such a famous character, a legend, time and time again, an outlaw, the major oak tree, on horseback, hope, charity, justice, freedom, archery, bow, arrow
180.99a Looking real
Grammatical aspects:
I wish I had smaller eyes
Vocabulary:
People’s appearance and personality: airbrushed and photoshopped, square jaw, fake, designer stubble (three-day beard), he has to deal with quite a demanding client called Frances
What do you want the model to look like? Arrogant, conceited, trustworthy, skinny, handsome, good-looking, like the man next door, freckles, manly, sensitive, double chin, active, outgoing, a wide range of friends, your jaw look prominent now
Anti-ageing cream, beer belly, tough and strong, the photo shoot, a small scar on his cheek, it took Frances ages to decide..., I truly appreciate what you are doing, thanks for the compliment, I got rid of my scar, if you ever need a model..., there is a resemblance
The similar outlook on life (similar values and beliefs), we have common grounds, they like partying
Look + adj , look like+ noun, look as if /// seem , seem like , He doesn’t look so good now, he must have run out of your cream, it must be really effective
Functions:
Describing people: What does he look like? What is he like? (personality)
Expressing disapproval: I hate when..., no way..., it’s ridiculous...
Expressing appreciation: I appreciate it when...., I truly appreciate
181.99b A positive body image
Grammatical aspects:
Vocabulary:
Cosmetic or plastic surgery: nose job and boob job, breast surgery, extremely distorted view of their own appearance, caste, off the bat (immediately) to boost your ego, upper-class, a face lift
What drives people to change their looks? Youthful, boyish look, helpful, a realistic expectation, to undergo an operation
According to..., one in ten of those procedures, the only reliable source
New Zealanders are supposed to dress, the higher caste you are ...the better dressed you are, wealthy
That’s Britain:
Lake District (2): Romantic poets (William Wordsworth), watercolours, inspired by its natural beauty, to awake the poet you have inside