Unit 1 | Lesson C

1C I’d much rather …

HOW TO … | express personal preferences
VOCABULARY | emotions and feelings
PRONUNCIATION | word stress: dependent prepositions

VOCABULARY AFRICA > NIGERIA

Lagos
emotions and feelings
1 A Work in groups. iscuss the questions.
1 What kind of things do you like doing when you visit a new city?
2 When was the last time you visited a new place? Where was it
and what did you do? Welcome to Lagos
B Work in pairs. Read the travel guide entry about Lagos igeria. Are you passionate about fashion?
Which of the activities would you like or not like to do Why Thrilled by the idea of discovering
new and interesting art? Maybe
C can the guide again. Complete the sentences with the words you’re fond of street markets? r
in bold. are you really into cities by the
1 If you’re passionate about something, you love it. ocean? If you like any of these,
2 If you’re of something, you like it. agos might be the place for you.
3 If you’re something, you feel worried about doing it.
The most populous city in frica,
4 If you’re something, it frightens you a lot.
agos is full of life: loud chatter, the
5 If you’re the idea of something, you find it very
exciting.
smells of delicious street food, and
6 If you’re really something, you like it a lot.
non stop music. Because it’s so big,
you may be nervous about getting
7 If you’re not something, you don’t like it much.
lost or terrified of the cra y traffic.
8 If you are something, you don’t want to do it
anymore. Never fear se tour buses or rent a
private car with a driver. nd plan
ahead. It can take a while to get
PRONUNCIATION around.
2 A 1.04 | word stress: dependent prepositions Listen to the
sentences and look at the phrases in bold. Which word is stressed For a perfect day in agos, start at
the ad ective or the preposition Bogobiri House, a wonderful hotel
1 I’m terrified of the traffic. with striking artworks on the walls.
2 I’m passionate about trying local food. Next, go to Freedom ark to learn
3 I get nervous about taking taxis. about Nigerian history and culture,
4 I’m not keen on museums.
and watch dancers and musicians
5 I’m fond of the street markets.
performing. If you’re not keen on
culture but like shopping, go to
6 I was thrilled by the chance to explore.
ictoria Island, agos’s e uivalent
B Work in pairs. iscuss the activities in the bo using the phrases of Manhattan, with stylish designer
in C. shops and great restaurants. By
now, you may be fed up of the
driving in foreign countries getting lost in a new city city centre, so head to Tarkwa Bay
going on boat rides learning about new cultures
Beach and go for a relaxing boat
trying unusual foods visiting museums
ride. End the day with a meal of
watching dance performances
pepper soup followed by jollof rice
A: I’m really into trying new or unusual foods. and chicken. erfection on a plate
B: Me too!

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How to ... 4 A Read the list of things to do in rague. Which activities would you
express personal preferences choose to do Why

3A 1.05 Listen to two businesspeople Top 5 Things to do in Prague

discussing what to do on their day off in 1 harles Bridge walk across this famous, historical stone
Lagos. What do they decide to do bridge with its thirty statues.
2 Farmers’ Market, N plavka visit this great street market
B 1.05 Complete the sentences from
and try meat, fish, baked goods, etc.
the conversation. Then listen again and
check. 3 rague astle visit the historical castle, over 1,000 years
old, with halls, towers, gates and gardens.
1 The about it is the street
life. Gallery of Steel Figures see ama ing metal sculptures of
2 I’d be happy to go there , superheroes, cars, bicycles, etc.
but maybe not more than a couple of Westfield hodov spend time in this modern shopping
hours. centre with designer stores, restaurants and an
3 I’m not a big shopping eighteen screen cinema.
generally.
4 I’d to a park and ust
B Work in pairs. magine you have a day to spend in rague together.
wander about for a bit.
Take turns making suggestions and responding using the phrases
5 I think I’d do that than to
in C.
go wandering around the shops.
6 ou know, really like A: Why don’t we go to the Farmers’ Market? I’m really into trying
doing is surfing. new kinds of food.
B: Great idea! I’m passionate about food, too.
C Complete the table with the phrases in
the bo . se the sentences in ercise B
to help you. SPEAKING
I’d be happy I’d prefer
I’d rather I’m (not) a big fan of 5 A Work in groups. Brainstorm some cities you would like to visit and
What I love about choose one you are all interested in.

B Work alone. magine you are going to spend a day in the city you
e pressing personal preferences chose in A. Make notes about
expressing I’m really into/I’m • places to visit (e.g. famous sites, museums, green spaces, etc.).
likes and passionate about …
dislikes • activities (e.g. shopping, concerts, city tours, etc.).
I’m (not) keen on
• how you’ll get around.
1
…
• meals (e.g. what to eat, when, where, etc.).
/The
thing I love/like about • what to do in the evening.
… is …
C Read the uture kills bo and do the task.
discussing 3
(to do
options that) because …
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(do FUTURE SKILLS
that) because … Collaboration
I’d much rather …
hen we collaborate, we sometimes have to compromise, to find a
compromising to … , solution that everyone can accept.
but …
ook at your notes in x B. hat ideas might you need to
D Learn and practise. o to the rammar compromise on? Why? What other ideas would be acceptable to
Bank. you, as a compromise?

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D n your groups try to agree on an itinerary for a day in the city. se
your notes in B to help you. Then present your ideas to the class.

MEDIATION SKILLS
organising a group task
create tourist recommendations for your town/area

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1C How to … express personal preferences

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We use really into something to say we like something a lot. 1 Choose the correct words to complete the
I’m really into olish films. conversations.
We use passionate about something to talk about 1 A: I can’t stand / rather not getting caught in traffic
something we really love. jams in big cities. It’s awful.
I’m passionate about Mexican music. B: Me neither! What / Thing I like about going by
bicycle is you can avoid them.
We can use the idiom It’s not my cup of tea to say that we 2 A: I’m not a big passionate / fan of museums and
generally don’t like something. art galleries.
Sorry, football just isn’t really my cup of tea. : h, I’m the opposite. I’m really keen / into
modern art.
Expressing likes and dislikes
3 A: How about / to if we go to the beach first, then
I’m really into/I’m passionate about + noun/-ing form go shopping?
I’m (not) keen on/I’m (not) a big fan of + noun/-ing form B: I’d much prefer / rather spend all day on the
I love/hate/can’t stand + noun/-ing form beach.
It’s not my cup of tea. 4 A: Thing / The thing I love about this city is the
What I like/love about … is … historical monuments.
The thing I love about … is … B: Really? I’m not keen on / about all those statues
myself.
We use would rather to express a preference. Notice that it 5 A: If / Given the choice, I’d just wander around the
is followed by the infinitive without to. city centre.
I’d rather have rice than pasta. : h no. I’d prefer not to / don’t do that because
it’s too tiring.
Would prefer is an alternative to would rather. Notice that it 6 A: I’m so keen / passionate about the food! Shall we
is followed by the infinitive with to. try the jollof rice?
We’d prefer to travel on Tuesday. : Sorry, I’d rather not / no.
We can use given the choice to talk about hypothetical
options, to say that you would like to do something, if it 2 Complete the email with the words in the box.
was possible.
about choice into keen
Given the choice, I’d go to Malawi for my holiday. passionate prefer rather stand
Discussing options
I’d rather (not) infinitive without to … z
Hi Mostafa,
I’d (much) rather infinitive without to …
I’d prefer (not) infinitive with to … Thank you for the suggested itinerary for my upcoming
trip to Cairo. Given the 1 , I’d spend several days
Given the choice, I’d …
with you, but unfortunately I only have twenty-four
When we can’t agree completely on what to do, we hours!
compromise. This means we agree to do some things that
I’m 2 about history and ancient monuments, so
the other person wants to do and some things that we
I’m really looking forward to seeing the pyramids. I’m
want to do. This keeps both sides happy.
also really 3 trying new experiences, so I’d love to
We can use I’d be happy to … , but I don’t want to … to
sail down the Nile in a felucca! I love all kinds of boats,
compromise.
so that should be interesting.
We’d be happy to visit the gallery, but we don’t want to
go to the museum. Normally, I’d much 4 walk around the city because
We can also use how about if we …/what if we … , then we you see more when you walk, but if it’s going to be really
can … to compromise. hot, as you suggest, I’d 5 to be driven. How 6
How about we spend the morning shopping, then we can we see how hot it is on the day?
go to the castle in the afternoon? I agree it would be nice to spend the late afternoon
Compromising buying souvenirs. I can’t 7 modern shopping
centres, so I like your idea of going to Khan el-Khalili.
I’d be happy to … , but I don’t want to …
I’ve heard lots about this market, and of course I’m 8
How about if we … do your idea , then we can … (do
on seeing locally made goods.
my idea)?
Thanks again and see you soon,
Dieter Hentschel

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