FOURTH YEAR

SECOND PERIOD
SECOND CONDITIONAL
Use the second conditional to talk about events that are not very likely to happen.
Second conditional sentences are divided into two parts: an if clause in the past simple,
and a result clause with the conditional would / could / would + the base form of the
verb.
When the if clause is placed before the result clause, it is followed by a comma.
If clause in past simple result clause with would + base form of the verb

If I had enough money , I would travel around the world.

When the result clause is placed before the if clause, the comma is omitted because if
connects the two clauses.
result clause with would + base form of the verb if clause in past simple

I would travel around the world if I had enough money.

In second conditional sentences, use were with all the personal pronouns.
If I were you, I would go home.
If she were here, your room wouldn´t be a mess.
Usage of could – would – might
Could - A physical possibility or an ability
Might – A question of chance, but not in your control.
Would –A sure consequence.

PRACTICING

1-Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

a) If I were (be) rich, I would invest (invest) some money.

b) My youngest brother _____________ (return) if he _________(miss) us.
c) If it _____________ (not / hurt), she _____________ (go) to the dentist.
d) If Sam ______________ (tell) them some jokes, they _______________ (not / be)
anymore.
e) You _____________ (arrive) late if you _____________ (walk)

2-Complete the conversation with the verbs in the box. After that identify the second
conditional sentences.

came weren´t had walked were

Susan: Would you come with us to the baseball game if you weren´t busy?
Julia: Sure! But, I can´t right now.
Susan: I know. How long would it take us to get to the stadium if we ____________?
Julia: Well, it´d take you not less than one hour. If you _______ a car, it would be only
10 minutes.
Susan: That´s true. If Patricia _________ with us, perhaps her father would let her use his
car.
Julia: I wouldn´t count on that if I __________ you. I´m sure she won´t be able to go.
Susan: Why?
Julia: Her mother said she was sick.
Susan: Oh, that´s too bad.
Julia: Oh, that´s too bad.

3-Give advice according to the situation.

I had an argument with

I´m tired of working
my girlfriend
so much!
If I were you, I
would talk to her
right away

A B

I don´t sleep very I find math too

well at night. difficult
C D
4- Change these sentences into the second conditional
a) They will accept it if I ask them.
They would accept it if I asked them.
b) I´ll go to the party if she invites me.
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c) If all the students are quiet, the teacher will be happy.
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d) He can come if he wants to.
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e) If you stop smoking, you will feel better.
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5-Correct the sentences

a) If I had enough money, I´ll take a taxi.
__If I had enough money, I´d take a taxi__
b) What would you do if it rain?
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c) I´d speak English better if I would study.
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d) We´ll get a snack if we got home late.
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 READING
EATING IN OR OUT
Do you think eating out is a social matter?

MARCOS Rebecca Tony

Well. I see eating out as a social event. I think you don´t need to go out to In my opinion eating out is a social
Even though some people prefer share with your family and close matter. I don´t care about the place, I
eating at home because they say the friends. If you don´t want to do it at care about being with others. If I had
food is healthier, eating out is the best home, you can arrange to meet at to choose between eating in or out, I´d
excuse to meet. For me, it is the Grandma´s home! Going to a prefer to eat in a fast food restaurant.
perfect opportunity to share with restaurant is generally too expensive. It´s cheap, comfortable and you can
family and friends and nourish And the food is not necessarily better wear whatever you want!
interpersonal relationships. than the one Mom cooks!
After reading
1.Read the definitions. Find the words they refer to in the text.
a) To enjoy with others: _____share___
b) To enrich the quality or value of something: ________________
c) The way in which two or more people are connected: _________________
d) To organize or make plans: _____________
e) Something that provides physical relaxation: ________________

2. Complete the sentences

a) According to Marcos, eating out is __the best excuse to meet ____________
b) Rebecca affirms that going to a restaurant is __________________________
c) Tony says that eating out is _________________________________________
d) Rebecca says that if you don´t want to meet with your family and friends at home, you
can do it at ________________________________________________________
e) Tony cares about _________________________________________________

3.Answer the questions according to the text

a) Why does Marcos say some people prefer eating at home?
Because the food is healthier__________
b)What does Rebecca think about food in a restaurant?
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c)Where does Tony prefer to eat? Why?
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