Unit 8 L4 N.I.3

I’d rather be… Would rather and would prefer By Profr. José Ma. Jaramillo S. May 2009

Artistic appreciation Assertive Communication skills competive

Concern for others Courtesy creativity friendliness

Criminology Environmental science Fashion hospitality Interior design

Nutritional Science Film studies broadcasting

What personal qualities should people with these jobs have? architect cashier politician doctor Let’s work in your books pag. 50 Ex. 1 n 2

Lucy: Hey! Mike are you ready to start the new semester next Monday? Mike: Not yet. Lucy: Why? Don’t you have the material required? Mike: No, I already have everthing I will need the point is that I haven’t decided the major I will choose for this semester. Lucy: I know what you mean, taking a decision is sometimes difficult. Well, I already choose health classes, why don’t you take them with me? Mike: I’m not sure I’d rather not. I’d prefer to study something more interesting for me. Lucy: Well, let’s see. What would you rather take? Mike: I’d rather take classes where I need to be competitive, friendly and perseverance. Lucy: Mmm, would you prefer to take criminology or economics classes? Mike: I’d prefer not to study either. Lucy: would your rather take broadcasting or films studies? Mike: Mmm I’d rather not take either. Lucy: Well It’s hard to take a decision with you. Tell me what do you prefer? Mike: I’d prefer to take fitness or sports classes , what do you think? Lucy: that’s a great idea, you love to exercises and sports that will be terrific for you! Check the conversation and practice with a partner.

[object Object],[object Object],Would prefer & Would rather

“ would rather” takes the base form of the verb. Check the examples: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

“ would prefer” usually takes an infinitive. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Practice . . . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Match the columns writing the letter on the line. 1. Running is more pleasant than swimming. ______ 2. I don't really want to go riding. ______ 3. I hate writing letters! ______ 4. I feel tired this evening . ______ 5. Dogs are more faithful than cats. ______ 6. Shall we go by plane? Well ______ 7. Do you mind if I tell you the truth? Humm! ______ 8. This course is really boring. ______ 9. Do you like English food? ______ 10. Could you do the washing up? ______ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],j c d a i g f h b e

How can I do it? By + gerund to describe how to do things By Profr. José Ma. Jaramillo S. May 2009

Skills people would like to improve in their lives.

Do exercise Play a sport Make new friends Good readers

By + gerund to describe how to do things ,[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object]

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