Vocabulary Units 9-16
Vocabulary Units 9-16
Vocabulary Units 9-16
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EXPRESSIONS
Talking about the past Talking about the future Describing situations and
In the past, . . . . Soon, there will be . . . . possible consequences
People used to . . . . In . . . years, people might/may . . . . If I . . . , I won’t be able to . . . .
. . . years ago, . . . . In the future, people are going to If you don’t . . . , you’ll have to . . . .
.... If they . . . , they might . . . .
Talking about the present
If you . . . , you may have to . . . .
These days, . . . .
Today, people . . . .
Nowadays, people . . . .
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Talking about possible occupations Agreeing with feelings and opinions
I’d make a good/bad . . . because . . . . So do I.
I wouldn’t want to be a/an . . . because . . . . So am I.
I could (never) be a/an . . . because . . . . Neither am I.
I wouldn’t mind working as a/an . . . because . . . . Neither do I.
The best job for me is . . . because . . . . Neither can I.
Expressing feelings and opinions Disagreeing with feelings and opinions
I like/hate/enjoy . . . . I don’t.
I’m (not) interested in . . . . Really? I . . . .
I’m (not) good at . . . . Oh, I’m not.
I don’t mind . . . . I am!
I can’t stand . . . . Well, I am.
Oh, I don’t mind.
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Describing works of art, inventions, and Asking about a country
discoveries Where is it located?
. . . was/were built/composed/created/designed/ What languages are spoken?
directed/painted/recorded/written by . . . . What currency is used?
. . . was/were developed/discovered/invented/ What famous tourist attraction is found there?
produced by . . . . What products are exported?
What cities are found there?
Is English spoken (much) there?
Are credit cards accepted (everywhere)?
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Talking about past events Expressing interest and surprise
I was . . . , but I . . . . Wow! Tell me more.
I was . . . when I . . . . Oh, really?
While I was . . . , . . . . Really? I didn’t know that!
Oh, I see.
Exchanging personal information
I had no idea.
What have you been doing lately? I’ve been . . . .
Well, that’s exciting.
How long have you been doing that?
For . . . . Asking for a reason
Since I graduated. How come?
Greeting someone after a long time
I haven’t seen you in ages. What have you been up to?
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Giving opinions about movies, books, and Describing movies, books, and people
people It’s the movie which/ that . . . .
I’m (not) interested in . . . . It was a great book which/that . . . .
I thought . . . . It’s about a man/woman who/that . . . .
I’m fascinated by . . . . He’s/She’s . . . who/that . . . .
I (don’t) think . . . .
I (don’t) find . . . .
I was bored by . . . .
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Hypothesizing Disagreeing Expressing prohibition
It might/may mean . . . . I don’t think so. You can’t. . . .
It could mean . . . . You aren’t allowed to. . . .
Expressing permission
Maybe/Perhaps it means . . . .
You can . . . . Expressing obligation
It possibly means . . . .
You’re allowed to . . . . You have to . . . .
Making a logical assumption You’ve got to . . . .
That must mean . . . .
That probably means. . . .
That definitely means. . . .
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Describing imaginary situations and Expressing disbelief
consequences in the present You’re kidding!
What would you do if . . . ?
Giving opinions or suggestions about actions
If I . . . , I’d/I could/I might/I wouldn’t . . . .
in the past
Saying someone is right What should I have done?
Hmm. You’ve got a point there. You should have . . . . /You shouldn’t have . . . .
What would you have done?
I would have . . . . /I wouldn’t have . . . .
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Reporting requests Exchanging personal Expressing regret
. . . asked/told me to . . . . information That’s too bad.
. . . said to . . . . How are things? I’m really sorry.
. . . asked/told me not to . . . . Just fine, thanks. I’m sorry, too.
. . . said not to . . . .
Talking on the phone
Reporting statements Hi, . . . . This is . . . .
. . . said (that) . . . . Oh, hi.
. . . told me (that) . . . .
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