ble ite 1g purpose [Look at example sentences 1-5. Decide if each one is saying a) when somebody does something, b) where somebody does something, or c) why. somebody does something. 1 They send people into space to look for signs of life. 2 They sent music into space in order to help aliens understand humans. 3 I often borrow CDs from friends so as to save money. 4 The disc was made of strong metal so that it would last a long time. 5 | practise the piano every day in order that | can become a professional musician, 1 All the phrases in italics in the sentences in Exercise 1 express purpose or intention. Look at the words which follow each of the phrases in italics. Choose the correct alternatives (a or b) in the rules below. 1 10, in order to and so as to are followed by: a) infinitive _b) clause (subject + verb) 2. so that and in order that are followed by: a) infinitive) clause (subject + verb) 2 Which one of the following negative sentences is not possible? 1 [turned the music down in order nat to disturty my neighbours. 2. Iturned the music down so as not to disturts my neighbours. 3 I turned the music down so that | wouldn't disturb my neighbours, 4 [tured the music down in order that / wouldn't disturty my neighbours. 5 Iturned the music down not to disturb my neighbours. 3. Complete these rules using formal and informal, If necessary, look at the Grammar reference on page 155. 1 to and so that are generally used in situations 2 in order to, in order that and so as to are generally used in more - situations or in veriten form UNIT 2. Turn up the music (BB) combine each pair of short sentences to make a longer sentence, using the words and phrases in brackets. You will need to make some sentences negative. Example: | always carry my mobile phone. | want to call people easily. (50 that) { always carty my mobile phone so that I can calf people easily. ¥'m going to the music shop now. | want to buy that new CD. (to) 2 He drives carefully. He doesn’t want to have an accident. (50 as to) 3. She studies very hard. She needs to improve her English quickly (in order to) 4 You should use sun cream. You shouldn't get sunburnt. (in order that) 5. I'm going to bed early. | don't want to be tired tomortow. (so that) 6 I'm doing a computer course. | can learn how to use computers better. (£0) 7 I wrote down his phone number. | didn’t want to forget it. in order to) 8 She plays tennis every morning, She likes to keep fit. (50 as to) B® Ask and answer these questions with a partner. Use the ways of expressing purpose above to say what you want or intend to do. Example: A Why are you learning English? B Mostly to get a better job. Also, so that | can talk to people more easily when {'m travelling. 1. Why are you learning English? 2 What would you like to do this weekend? Why? 3. In what different situations do you like listening ‘to music? Why? 4 What are you doing after this class? Why?