17.1 Discovering similarities Presentation and practice
In the same way, make two responses to each of the following remarks:
Work in threes. Use the prompts below to have conversations as in the example.
Example: breakfast A: I had a boiled egg for breakfast.
B: So did I.
С: I had one too.
breakfast
this evening
my dog
Brussels
three times a day
mountain climbing
17.2 Similarities and differences Practice
A: I do a lot of reading.
В: Do you ? So do I — I read at least two books a week.
С: Oh, I don’t -1 never have enough time to read.
Work in groups. Have similar conversations, starting with the remarks below. Each time, add a reason or an explanation, as in the example.
1. I’ve never eaten caviare. 6. Our neighbours make a lot of noise.
2. My landlord’s very nice. 7. I’ll have another beer.
3. I’d like to see that film again. 8. I prefer driving to being driven.
4. I didn’t sleep very well last night. 9. I want to leave here as soon as possible.
5. I’m not very good at skiing. 10. I love doing exercises in groups.
17.3 The same thing in a different way Practice
A: I’m so lazy.
B: |
Yes, I’m rather lazy myself. Mm, I’m not particularly active myself. Well, I don’t work very hard myself. |
How many replies ending with myself can you think of for each of these remarks ?
1. I spend all my time at home. 5. I’m hopeless at English.
2. God, I feel awful. 6. I walk a lot.
3. I usually get up late. 7. I’m always broke.
4. I’m a very careless driver. 8. I don’t know anything about wine.
17.4 Both & neither Presentation and practice
Work in pairs. Fill in the table below both for yourself and your partner.
D
o
you:
do a lot of skiing?
know how to drive ?
get up early in the morning ?
spend a lot of time watching TV ?
smoke?
Have you ever:
.been abroad?
seen your name in print?
been horse riding ?
been arrested ?
had a long conversation with an Englishman ?
Using the table, tell someone else about yourself and your partner. Tell him/her:
a) what both of you do/have done; b) what neither of you does/has done.
Find out what things you all do in your class, and what things none of you do.
What things do a few of you do ? What things do most of you do ?