Self-assessment
How well can you do these things? Check (✓) the boxes.
I can...
Express preferences with relative pronouns as subjects and objects (Ex. 1)
Very well
OK
A little
Describe personalities (Ex. 1)
Listen to and express complaints using clauses with it and when (Ex. 2)
Give opinions about jobs using gerund phrases (Ex. 3)
Use comparisons to talk about the pros and cons of jobs (Ex. 4)
1 SPEAKING People preferences
A What two qualities would you like someone to have for these situations?
A person to ...
3. work on a class project with
2. share an apartment with
1. go on vacation with
A Listen to Ann and John discuss these topics. Complete the chart.
B Class work Find someone you could do each thing with.
A: What kind of person would you like to go on vacation with?
B: I'd prefer someone who is fairly independent.
A: Me, too! And I like to travel with people I can...
2 🎧 LISTENING Favorite gripes
Ann’s biggest complaint
John's biggest complaint
1. taxi drivers
2. people with dogs
3. TV commercials
4. store clerks