Lesson 51: Unit 191 - Revision
A revision lesson that consolidates key grammar structures and vocabulary from module B1-2, including modal verbs, relative clauses, prepositional phrases and the use of 'get'.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will revise and consolidate the key grammar structures and vocabulary from the previous units of the course. Through a variety of exercises you will work on modal verbs (need, must, should), structures with 'it's time', relative clauses and prepositional phrases. The lesson also covers the use of 'get' with adjectives and the infinitive, participle clauses with 'having done', and important collocations such as 'large quantities', 'rain-bearing clouds' and 'a little fresh air'. It is suitable for consolidating your knowledge before moving on to advanced levels.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Use the structure 'it's time / it's about time + past simple' correctly
- Distinguish 'needn't do' from 'needn't have done' and use them in the right context
- Form prepositional phrases and compound nouns correctly (back of the cinema, tea cups, kitchen floor)
- Use 'despite / in spite of + noun/-ing' and 'although + subject + verb' correctly
- Recognise and use defining and non-defining relative clauses
- Understand and use 'get' with adjectives to express a change of state
Lesson vocabulary
- paycheck Many people took a job that paid less than they wanted, but they just wanted a paycheck.
- rumors Rumors were floating around the office all week.
- credit Is someone else always taking credit for your work?
- indispensable A guide is indispensable for a skier who can't see.
- inspired Despite being very ill, Kara inspired other people to live a full life.
- privacy A large detached house ensures privacy.
- harmful Our atmosphere protects us from harmful rays.
- rain-bearing The blue of the oceans and the white of rain-bearing clouds mark out our planet.
- instant Canadians invented instant mashed potatoes to make lives easier.
- gestures Canadians use mostly the same hand gestures as Americans.
- destination The honeymoon destination was a beautiful island resort.
- mesmerised She was completely mesmerised by the performance.
- teammate With her teammate Scott Evans, Kara won a silver medal in the 1996 Paralympics.
- source Canada has the largest source of fresh water in the world.
- obliged If you give something to another person, they almost always feel obliged to return the favour.
In other languages: Български