Стр.8 Unit 1 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 11 класс
- Complete points 1–7 with verbs and phrases from the box to make habits. Then answer the questions.
take; drum; leave; talk; fiddle with; lose; spend ages
- _____ dirty dishes in the sink, _____ the top off the toothpaste
- _____ _____ in the bathroom, _____ on the phone
- _____ to yourself, _____ behind someone’s back
- _____ things without asking, _____ people for granted
- _____ things, _____ your temper
- _____ with your hair, _____ your jewellery
- _____ your fingers on the table
- Do you have any of these habits?
- Which do you find annoying/rude/unpleasant/endearing?
- What other habits like this can you think of?
- Look back at habits in Exercise 8. Tell your partner about people you know who have or used to have any of them.
- Work in pairs. Student A, look at page 136. Student B, look at page 137.
- In groups, discuss these questions.
- How have you changed in the last five years?
- How have your relationships with other members of your family changed?
- Think of a generation gap, an age difference or a language barrier in your family or a family you know. What effect (positive or negative) does it have on the family?
- In pairs, look at the photos and captions. Discuss these questions.
- What aspects of modern life do the photos show?
- Do you agree with the captions? Why?/Why not?
- Listen to two conversations and answer the questions.
- Which topics from the photos do the speakers talk about?
- What opinions do they have?
- Do they agree with each other?
- Who do you agree with and why?
- Match 1–6 with a–f. Then put the sentences in the correct places in Speak Out.
- You’re absolutely
- I have to admit
- Neither
- You’re not serious,
- I’d never thought
- I don’t entirely
- of that.
- are you?
- right!
- am I.
- agree with that.
- you’ve got a point there.
SPEAK OUT
Agreeing and disagreeing
Strong agreement
You’re telling me!
1) _____
Spot on!/Exactly!/Absolutely! That’s exactly what I think.
So do I./Me too./2) _____
Mild agreement
3) _____
You may/could be right.
Yes, I suppose so.
That’s a valid point.
True, 4) _____
Strong disagreement
Great? I think it’s ridiculous!
5) _____
That’s not the point!
Come on/Frankly, that’s rubbish!
So? What’s wrong with that?
Mild disagreement
6) _____
I wouldn’t say that.
I’m not totally convinced.
I hear what you’re saying, but …
To be honest, I don’t think that’s true.
2
1. leave dirty dishes in the sink, the top off the toothpaste
2. spend ages in the bathroom, on the phone
3. talk to yourself, behind someone’s back
4. take things without asking, people for granted
5. lose things, your temper
6. fiddle with your hair, your jewellery
7. drum your fingers on the table
Possible answers:
Yes, I do. I sometimes spend ages on the phone.
I find leaving dirty dishes in the sink rude, talking behind someone’s back unpleasant, and fiddling with your hair endearing.
Other habits like this: biting your nails, interrupting people, tapping your feet.
3
A: My brother’s really disgusting — he’ll clean his teeth and leave the top off the toothpaste.
B: Yes, I know. My sister used to do that too — I’m glad she’s left home!
A: My mum’s always forgetting where she’s put her glasses — I think it’s quite endearing.
B: Do you? That kind of thing annoys me.
Speaking and listening
2
1. The speakers talk about older people going clubbing and about fashion/clothes.
2. Sam thinks clubbing at 50+ is ridiculous; Gabby thinks it’s great. Julie thinks every generation has its own look; her mum agrees in the end, but still thinks Julie should take her jacket.
3. No, they don’t.
4. I agree with Gabby and Julie because people should be free to dress and go out as they like.
3
1-c
2-f
3-d
4-b
5-a
6-e
Speak Out
1. You’re absolutely right!
2. I have to admit you’ve got a point there.
3. Neither am I.
4. You’re not serious, are you?
5. I’d never thought of that.
6. I don’t entirely agree with that.
