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| Wim. VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING Phrasal verbs (1) i Literal or idiomatic meanings? 1 Look at the cartoons. Which two meanings of rake offare idiomatic? Which is literal? 2 In these groups of sentences which two phrasal verbs are idiomatic? Which is literal? 1 a He brought up five children on his own. b ‘The porter will Bring your bags up to your room. She brought up the subject of money. Do you think you'll get through your final exam? tried to call you but I couldn't get through: His van couldnt get through that narrow gate ‘The water was cut off because she didn't pay the bill Hello, hello? | can't hear you. [think we've been cut off. She cut offa big piece of meat and gave it to the dog. Her health has really picked up since she moved toa sunny climate. Can you pick up my pen for me? Its under your chair. © I picked up some Spanish when I was traveling in Peru. 32 Unit + Gettingit right Separable or inseparable? 3. These sentences all contain separable phrasal verbs. Replace the words in italics with a pronoun, 1 He turned on the light. He turned it on. 2 She's taken off her boots. She's taken them off. 3 He took up golf when he retired. 4. We picked up Spanish very quickly. 5 looked up the words in my dictionary. 6 They brought up five children really wel. 7 Tve given up sweets at last. 4 These sentences all contain inseparable phrasal verbs. Replace the words in italics with a pronoun. 1 She takes after her father. She takes after him. Nearly everyone got through the exam. We looked after their cats He gets along with his sister. Tm looking for my glasses ‘They'te looking forward to the vacation, We couldn't put up with the noise any longer. Talking about you 5 Complete the phrasal verbs in the questions with one of the words in the box. Then ask and answer the questions with a partner. with upto after 1 Who do you take inyour family? 2 Doyouget along both your parents? 3. Have you recently taken any new sports orhobbies? 4 Do you often look ‘words in your dictionary? 5. Are you looking forward going con vacation soon? 6 Do,you pick foreign anguages easly? Do you have any bad habits that you want to give ? Listen and compare your answers ‘We. EVERYDAY ENGLISH Polite requests and offers 1 Match a line in A with a line in B, Who is talking to who? Where are the conversations taking place? a B 1 Ita present. Do you think you could git wrap it for me? a Diet or regular? 2. Ill give you a ride into town, if you ike b Go ahead. ts very stuffy in here. 3. Pump number 5. And could you give me a token for the car wash? | ¢ One moment. il have to look it up. 4 Iwo large Cokes, please. 4 Tr sorry its not working today 5 Could you show me how you did that? Oh, sory, | didnt realize that you couldnt get through. {6 Would you mind moving your car? f Yes of coutse. jut take the tag off 7 Would you mind if opened the window? That would be great. Could you drop me at the library? 8 __Can you tell me the code for Tokyo, please? h Certainly just go to “System Preferences” and click on “Displays” D> Grammar Reference 46-47 p.B4 Listen and check your answers, 2 @AIED Listen to four more conversations, What is each one about? ee 2 3. Listen again. What are the exact words of the request or offer? Try to remember the conversations with your partner. Role play ‘Work with a partner. Choose a situation and act it out in front of the class. [Lina restaurant Ina clothing store )|SineA you area vepetean customer FPRRSENVANVU Wer to buy a sweater | Student B you are a waiter Student B you are the sales assistant table by the window eat fish help realy suits menu dessert sweater inthe window onsale ready to order coffee only color 70% discount | vegetarian ‘the check ‘try on my size bargain ~ take it Athome Student A you are having aparty Student B you are friend, offer to help come over and help Setup the musi system buy drinks, ete on your way choose some music hile preparing food doorbell — let the guests in decorate the room, blow up balloons Oxford Online Skills Program Log in for additional online learning

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