49. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb given in the box.

be, get, go, win, enjoy, leave, tell, cut, open

1. Don’t say anything to Sally about the surprise party on Friday. — Don’t worry, I ___ her.

2. Randy and Diana are in love with each other. — Yes. I think they ___ married soon.

3. Let’s meet in town. We ___ shopping together and have lunch.

4. I promise, I ___ on time. I ___ late.

5. Please, stay with me. — Don’t worry, I ___ you.

6. It’s too hot in here. — You’re right. I ___ a window.

7. These bags look really heavy – are you sure you ___ able to carry them on your own?

8. I’m too tired to cut the grass. — Don’t worry! I ___ it for you.

9. I’m going to the big baseball match tonight. My team, Dallas Cowboys, are playing. — Do you think they ___?

10. Are you looking forward to your party? — Yes. I hope everyone ___ it.

50. Make these sentences into general questions. Give short answers.

Example:

(You be) at home tomorrow? — Will you be at home tomorrow? — Yes, I will./ No, I won’t.

1. (You see) your parents this weekend?

2. (They go) to Scotland in June?

3. (You come) to dinner tomorrow?

4. (Sam be) at the party too?

5. (You marry) me?

51. Complete the sentences.

Example:

Who will arrange everything? — Diana.

1. ______ Kate ___ next year? — She’ll be 18.

2. ______ for breakfast? — I’ll have a cup of coffee and a toast.

3. ______ at the station? — They’ll meet at about 3 o’clock.

4. ______ it take? — About an hour.

5. ______ win the race? — It’s rather difficult to predict.

52. Ask questions about the information in italics.

1. At the weekend we’ll probably go to the cinema.

2. It will be rainy and quite cold.

3. They’ll meet Joyce at the airport at 7 o’clock.

4. No, I won’t work from Wednesday till Friday.

5. It’ll take you an hour and a half to get to the city centre.

SOCIAL ENGLISH

INTRODUCING YOURSELF AND OTHERS

53. “Breaking the ice” is an idiom that means getting to know someone. An atmosphere that was cold becomes warm. Now we will break the ice by introducing ourselves.

Activity 1. Introducing yourself

A. When you meet someone for the first time, it is customary to introduce yourself.

S ome expressions used:

My name is ... / My name’s ...

I’m ... (first name, last name)

Hi / Hello

How do you do?

B. Go over this dialogue:

Neil:	Hello. Are you a student here?
Ami:	Yes, I am.
Neil:	So am I. My name’s Neil Bois.
Ami:	How do you do? I’m Ami Frank.
Neil:	I’m pleased to meet you. Is Frank your first name or your last name?
Ami:	My last name.
Neil:	Neil’s my first name. Please call me Neil.
Ami:	Okay, Neil, and please call me Ami.
Neil:	Okay, Ami.

Activity 2. Preparing to Introduce Someone

A. Here are some expressions used when we want to introduce someone:

I’d like to introduce ...

I’d like you to meet ...

Can I introduce you to ...

Quan, this is Rodolfo.

This is my friend? Jack. — Hi, Jack. I’m Linda.

(After an introduction)

Nice to meet you. — Nice to meet you too.

B. These types of introductions involve three people:

A: The introducer (who knows both B and C)

B: Introducee (knows A but not C)

C: Introducee (knows A but not B)

Example:

A: Have you two met each other?

B: No, we haven’t.

A: Ben, this is Carol. Carol this is Ben. (B and C smile and shake hands.)

B: Nice to meet you Carol.

C: Nice to meet you too, Ben.

C . After you have been introduced to someone, it is polite to ask a few general questions to get acquainted.

For example:

B: Where are you from, Carol?

C: I’m from Connecticut.

B: Connecticut, which part?

C: Hartford, the capital. How about you, Ben?

B: Nebraska – a place called Bellevue. It’s near Omaha.

C: How do you know Alan?

B: He is my friend from college.

D. Work in small groups. Practise introducing your friends to each other. Remember to smile (and use handshakes where appropriate).

E. The purpose of this activity is to get information about another person, and then introduce him/her to the class. You will be working in pairs. Here are some questions to use:

1. What’s your name?

2. Where are you from?

3. Do you work? If not, what do you do?

4. When did you arrive here?

5. Do you have a hobby?

6. What are three things you like and three things you dislike?