Unit 3

IF clauses - Prevent Fire

Key vocabulary: Fire, prevent, lock, unlock, plug, unplug, thief, iron, dryer, stove

If you use the stove, turn it off when you leave the kitchen

If you use an iron, unplug it when finished.

If you use a clothes dryer, turn it off when leaving the house or going to sleep.

If you are using the stove, don’t allow children in the kitchen.

If you are leaving the house, always check the stove is off.

If you are going to bed, check the stove and lights are off.

Action/Result - Conditional - Fire

If you leave the door unlocked, a thief may come in.

If you forget to turn off the stove, a fire could start.

If you don’t unplug the iron, a fire could start.

IF clauses - Weather

Key vocabulary: weather conditions, winter clothing items,

If it is cold outside, wear warm clothing.

If it is icy outside, wear winter boots.

If it is raining, drive slowly.

If it is snowing, drive carefully.

If it is icy, don’t drive if possible.

If your windshield is covered with snow and ice, clean it off before driving.

Action/Result - Conditional -Weather

If you don’t wear warm clothing, you could feel cold.

If you drive fast on an icy road, you could have a car accident.

If you wear a hat, you will feel warm.

If you wear gloves, your hands will be warm.

If you feel cold, go inside.

Should

Key vocabulary: chemicals, smoke alarm, exhaust vents, injured, batteries, fire extinguisher, windshield

What should I do?

You should...

You should lock the door at night.

You should lock the door when you go out.

You should be very careful driving in winter weather.

You should dress warmly in cold weather.

You should call for help if you are injured.

You should read the instructions on chemicals before using them.

You should clean the snow and ice away from heating exhaust vents.

You should test your smoke alarm every month.

You should change the batteries in your smoke alarm twice a year.

You should keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen near the stove.

Should not

Key vocabulary: houshold cleaners, dark, stranger, alone

You should not let a stranger into your house.

You should not walk alone in the dark.

You should not leave the kitchen when you are cooking.

You should not leave children alone by the water.

You should not go swimming alone.

You should not smoke inside your house or car.

You should not smoke near children.

You should not mix household cleaners.

You should not leave young children alone in the house.

Calling for Help in an Emergency, 911

Key vocabulary: help, ambulance, emergency, hang up, hurt

I need help.

I need an ambulance.

There is an emergency.

I have an emergency.

There is a fire.

I need the police.

I am hurt.

Help me.

Will you help me?

Can you help me?

Where are you?

I am at ___________.

Don’t hang up. Stay on the line.

Phrasal Verbs - Turn up, Turn on, Turn off, Turn down

Key vocabulary: engine, heat, garage, news

If you are hot, turn down the heat.

If you are cold, turn up the heat.

If you are leaving the kitchen, turn off the stove.

Turn on the lights when you get home.

Turn off the lights when you go to bed.

Turn off the car engine when it is in the garage.

Turn down the music when you are driving.

Turn up the volume if you cannot hear the news.

Did you ...?

Did you close the door?

Yes, I closed the door.

Did you lock the door?

Yes I locked the door.

Did you turn off the stove?

Yes I turned off the stove.

Did you unplug the iron?

Yes I unplugged the iron.

Did she slip?

Yes she slipped on the ice.

Did you call the police?

Yes I called the police.

Did you help her

Yes I helped her.

• GP common verbs regular past tense

What happened?

The curtain caught fire.

He burnt his hand.

He drank alcohol.

He drove too fast.

She fell on the slippery road.

She broke her arm.

• GP common verbs irregular past tense