That's English! - Module 9 –
Unit 4: Mind your language
A) GRAMMAR
- PHRASAL VERBS: 1 count on 2 look into 3 take aback 4 get together 5 give up
6 work out 7 bring up 8 blow up 9 get over
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs
1 How does other people’s rude behaviour make you feel: are you taken aback ?
2 Are you good at working out what other people are feeling?
3 Would you be interested in looking into your family history?
4 What’s your favourite way of getting together with friends?
5 Have you ever given up a sport or hobby? If so, why?
6 Who do you count on when you need help?
Look at the sentences below. Choose the more formal option.
1 Travellers should spend some time looking into / investigating non verbal forms of communication.
2 The traveller in Tibet might be taken aback /shocked when the locals stick out their tongues.
3 In the US, most men normally just shake hands when they meet / get together.
Replace the phrasal verbs in bold with the correct form of the verbs below.
1 Most families try to get together at Christmas.
Most families try to meet at Christmas.
2 When I told my father I had crashed his car, he blew up.(got angry)
3 Gestures can be a useful way to get over what you mean. (communicate)
4 Scientists are looking into the reasons behind climate change. (investigating)
5 Her handwriting is terrible: I can’t work out what it says. (understand)
Investigate rely on mention shock meet get angry stop communicate understand
Formal and Informal Language
Match the expressions which mean the same:
Informal / Formal1. Keep in touch. J) / a) I’d greatly appreciate your help in this matter.
2. Do you have time to meet this afternoon? B) / b) Would it be possible for you to meet this afternoon?
3. I have a favour to ask you. D)
4. Hope that’s okay. C) / c) I expect that won’t be too much of a burden on you.
5. I’m writing to you about… F) / d) I wonder if it would be too much trouble to ask you…
6. I don’t have enough time for this. E) / e) I’m afraid I need more time for this.
7. You sent the wrong amount. H) / f) I’m writing to you in connection with…
8. Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. G) / g) Sorry for my late reply.
9. Please help me.A) / h) There seems to have been a misunderstanding about the transferred amount.
i) Hope we have the chance tomeet again soon.
Informal / Formal
1. I’d like to find out… E) / a) How are you?
2. I forgot again, didn’t I? D) / b) May I suggest…?
3. I need your help asap. C) / c) If it’s not too much trouble, could you help me solve an issue?
4. Can I give you a tip? B) / d) I apologize for the delay in replying to your email.
5. How’s life? A) / e) I’d love to hear more information regarding…
6. See ya G) / f) I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
7. Write soon! F) / g) Regards
LISTENING KEY
Vocabulary Quiz
in a hurry • both ways • you mean
big talker • personal • juvenile
1 I stay in contact both ways , although I prefer email.
2 It's so juvenile to start a fight with me via SMS.
3 Every time I see her she is in a hurry .
4 Calling someone is a lot more personal than online chat.
5 I can see what you mean about people liking her right away.
6 She's not a big talker , especially not on the telephone.
Comprehension Quiz
Answer the following questions about the interview.
1) What does Jake say about the phone?
a) He prefers text messaging.
b) He has a really big bill.
c) He is not a big talker.
2) Who has gotten faster at texting?
a) Jake
b) Lindsay
c) Both
3) Who does Lindsay talk about?
a) Her younger brother
b) Her father
c) Both
4) How do they describe texting?
a) Convenient
b) Informal
c) Revolutionary
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