- Verb patterns (p. 21)
Considering the issue in general terms, we could say that...
. Verbs that show personal tastes
verb+ -ing: adore, fancy, don't mind, detest, can't stand
Mary adores living in her new house.
. Verbs that show one person or thing influencing the actions of another
verb + object + to infinitive: warn, tell, advise, urge, order, persuade, encourage, force, fobid, allow
Mother warned us not to go into the park.
. Verbs which are followed by a preposition + ing
I look forward to seeing you soon / He succeeded in finding a new job / My brother insisted on going to the party
- Speaking & sentence intonation (p. 22)
. What do you understad by 'cultural awareness'?
. Is cultural awareness imortant?
. Are there any customs/habits that are acceptable in your country but impolite in other countries?
Check on some "polite structures":
Would you mind opening the window?
Could you open the window?
Do you think you could open the window?
I was hoping you could come earlier.
