Revision of unit 1 : Gifts Of Youth

Revision of unit 1 : Gifts Of Youths

Grammar lesson : Gerund and Infinitive :

A) we use the infinitive with "to" after certain verbs such as : agree - ask - expect - manage - attempt - learn - promise - need - neglect - hope - plan - choose - decide - invite - forget - hope - offer - prepare - refuse - rememeber - seem - try and [advise - remind - teach - tell - show - train ] + question words and also we can use it after enough and too

B) we use the gerund with certain verbs like : admit - avoid - dislike - consider - enjoy - finish - regret - suggest - would you mind - practice - mind - prefer , we use it also after phrasal verbs : apologise for - think of - afraid of - keen on - fond of - crazy about ...etc
we can use it after some expressions , for example : it's not use - can't stand - can't resist - can't help ...etc

C) we use the infinitive without "to" after : help - modals ( can - could - may - might - have to - ought to ..etc ) - needn't - make

Exercices :

1) I greatly enjoyed (listen to) ....... the last song of Celine Dion
2) Most people in Morocco prefer (spend) Ramadan in their homes
3) Parents should (to support) .... their children
4) It's sunny, so I needn't (to take) ... an umbrella
5) She can't help (to cry) .... because she has a lot of problems
6) Although the mountain is very high, I manage (to climb) ..... it
7) I don't feel like (to play) .... football today. I'm goind to phone my friends to apologise for (not/be) .... able to come
8 ) She is too young (to get) .... married
9) Because he is impolite , I avoid ( to talk ) ..... to him
10) Would you mind (to wait) ..... for a few minutes ?

Language Functions : Expressing Opinions, Agreement and Disagreement :

Expressions used to introduce opinions :
we use : from my angle of vision , as I see it , It seems to me that , concerning me , I think / believe / guess , as far as I'm concerned , according to me ...etc
Expressions used for agreement : I agree with you , I entierly agree with you , you're definitely/absolutely right , I share the same view
Expressions used for disagreement : I disagree with you , I'm sorry you're wrong , I don't think so , I'm afraid I totally disagree with you , Sorry to say it but you're not right

Exercices :
1)What's you position on these issues ? are you for or against and give a reason :

* Students electing teachers :
* Separate classes for gifted youngsters :
* Parents helping children decide on future careers :
* Parents selecting friends for their children :
* youth is a time to build you personnality :
* youth is a time for entertainment and amusement :
* We should take our decisions individually and independantly :
* It's undemocratic to criticise a person's individual tastes and styles :

Good luck everybody

thanks

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