FLUENCY 27
Teacher Ana
A box of items representing our current development on earth is being
prepared to go on a space mission to other planets. What five items
would you choose to put in this box, and why?
NEW
VOCABULARY
to light, lighted / lit
to place, placed
to be driven to
to grow old
to undergo surgery
to be operated on
It's a deal!
It's a steal!
daily, ordinary, glib, habit,
elderly
The ring glittered in the sunlight.
Her eyes glittered with emotion.
He needs to light the candle.
The fireworks have lit the night sky.
The Christmas tree has lit up the
entire park.
The room was properly illuminated.
He has been illuminated by new
ideas.
Children must not be placed at risk.
He places confidence in his team of
workers.
Most people place too much value
on money.
He's a glib talker.
We sat on a stump of an old tree.
Patience is the essence of success.
She has been behaving in an
ordinary manner.
Teachers explains subjects through
metaphors.
The professor has won a prize.
He was driven to look for a new job.
She was driven to success.
She wants to get ahead, she must
work hard.
We will be partners. It's a deal!
That camera is cheap. It's a steal.
His example has motivated
humanity.
They operate heavy machines.
The car isn't operating properly.
The company operates in several
Asian countries.
He has a terrible habit of biting
his nails.
His wit made them smile.
Working out motivates elderly
people.
Competition among industries is
increasing.
The couple would rather grow
old together.
Elderly people shouldn't
undergo surgery.
Her stomach needs to be
operated on.
She will undergo surgery next
week.
GRAMMAR
Would rather...
They would rather go by plane.
The children would rather have
ice cream.
She would rather not go to
Europe.
He would rather not travel by
himself.
Would you rather stay with us?
She'd rather you stay a little
longer.
He would rather have a dog than
a cat.
He would rather travel alone.
The fog enveloped the
car.
The case was enveloped
in mystery.