1 Phrasal Verbs
Look forward to expect spmething with pleasure
Pull over to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop
Put up with aceptar una mala situacion
Watch out To be aware of something dangerous.
Get over to stop being controlled or bothered by something/ to stop feeling unhappy about
something
Carry on continue to do what you have been doing
Make out lidiar con una situación en forma positiva
Run into meet somebody by accident
Fall apart cuando algo se desarma o desmorona, ejemplo cuando cortas un pastel y se desmorona.
O cuando estas pasando por un momento de confunsion o dolor emocional.
Put down bajar algo que estabas sosteniendo, plasmar algo en el papel, pagar la primera cuota de
algo, cuando ponen a dormir un animal enfermo o viejo.
Bluw up cuando explota algo, cuando inflan algo, cuando estas muy rabioso y estallas.
Bring up críar enseñar a un niño
Sentences
That old jeep had a tendency to break down just when I needed it the most
He caught on after a few minutes
Sarah promised never to come back to that horrible place
He was hit on the head very hard, but after several minutes, he started to come to again
My sons promised to come over, but they never do
We used to just drop by, but they were never home, so we stopped doing that
I woke up when the rooster crowed
He had drunk too much, he passed out on the sidewalk outside the bar
He tried to keep on singing long after his voice was ruined
Phil grew up to be a lot like his father
Scrip
Habits
Hello could I ask you a few questions?
Sure. What’s it about?
I want to find out if you are a morning or an evening person
What time do you get up in the morning?
I have to get up early because I start work at 8
And what time do you go to bed?
Probably around ten o’clock
If you exercise, when do you prefer to do it?
In the morning definitely, I love going for a long walk or cycling
Do you like your working hours
I don’t mind them, I prefer finishing early
2 Should / had better
Scrip
Where should we eat?
Do you two have any plans for the evening?
We were thinking of to checking out a restaurant in the neighborhood
You better watch out, they are many thieves in the neighborhood these days
Do you have any suggestions?
I know a nice Italian place. The food is fantastic. I’d recommend giving it a try
I’m not all that crazy about Italian food, I’m in the mood for something lighter
In that I know a great little bistro
Why should we eat there, have you already visited it?
Yes I have. They make a really tasty seafood platter, the fish is outstanding
It sounds fantastic. But I´m allergic to seafood, so
That’s true I know a great little place. You’ve got to give them a try
It’s just a hole in the wall but they make the most amazing sandwiches
You took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember.
3 Passive voice
It was made by me
Last summer our house was painted by me
It was dirty because of the last hurricane
First the exterior was washed using warn water
Them all the walls was painted by me
Once the paint was dry they were painted again
A latex paint was used because it is easy to aplly
A whole week was needed to finish the task
A color was used that was very close to the original color
In the second week the job was finished
A great deal of satisfaction was felt by me
The task was made only by me
When everything was done
I was given a kiss by me wife I’m so happy now
Activiti
Did the plan interest you?
Were you interested in the plan
They are going to perform brthoven symphony
Bethovens symphony is going to be performed next …
Smithers painted red sunset…
Red sunset was painted in ….
Karen is going to prepare the refreshments
The refreshments are going to be prepared by karen
They have finished the new product design
The new product design has been finished
They are repairing the streets …
The streets are being repaired this month
They were cooking dinner when I arrived
Dinner was being cooked when …
They built that skyscraper in…
That skyscraper was built in…
Someone will speak Japanese at the meeting
Japanese will be spoken at ….
Step 10 students will finish the course by July
The course will be finished by July
People must not leave bicycles in the driveway
Bicycles must not be left in …
4
Script
I don’t know what it is
911 what’s the nature of your emergency
I hear what sounded like an elephant outside
Are you alone?
No, I’m Francisco
I mean if somebody else is at home at this moment?
No, I’m whit the monster I’ve already mentioned
Do you have an address
No I have on a t-shirt and jeans, why?
No sir, the neighborhood and house number
232 evergren avenue sprinfield
Sir, you have to calm down and listen carfully
I’ve been carefully listening and I can assure it’s a mammonth like monster
Ok, the assistance is on the way.
5 may / might
He may be able to help you
She might have to sell her car and other belongings to pay her debts.
Where is ana? I don´t know she could be at the swimming pool or in the park
It might not be as easy as you think
Don´t ring the doorbell when you get there Maria´s little baby may be slepping
How did the robbers get in? we don´t know yet. The old woman might have forgotten to lock the
door
I called her but there was no answer. She may have left for new York already
When can I see him. Is he likely to come back before six today
I wonder who wrote that letter could jim have written it?
He said that might to go to Italy in June or July
Scrip
I’m confused
So you’re going to Winnipeg this year?
I’m not sure, I might go, but I have to think about it
Because it might be a good choice but I’m on the fence
What do you mean?
I may get a good English course there, but Quebec offers French too
Well, you have to make a decision, English or French
I like French but I also need to improve my English
In that case you may go to Winnipeg for 6 months and them to Quebec
Sounds good but it’s easier said tham done
Because I can’t afford a double journey
It’s true you have to mke a decision
6 IF why don’t you just shup up
Frank will play the Dj if the others bring along their CDS
Jane will hoover the sitting room if aron and tim move the furniture
Elaine will buy the drinks if somebody helps her carry the bottles
If they all do their best, the party will be great
If bod tidies up the kitchen, anita will clean the toilet
If bob looks after the barbecue, sur will let the guests in
Alan will mix the drinks if jane gives him some of her cocktail recipes
If Carolina and sue prepare the salad, phil will decorate the house
If alan and rebeca organize the food, mary and conor will make the sandwiches
If sue cuts the onions for the salad, caroline will peel the mushrooms
Scrip
Why don´t you just shut up
I washed my car today and it started to rain
Murphy´s law if anything can go wrong it will
To top it off I didn´t call my girlfriend
Even more it will be all your fault and everyone will know it
Stop saying stupid sentences
I just you want to remember murphy´s law
For foolish talk deaf ears
So sad for you continue why your bad luck
Oh boy! I forgot my credit car at the store
You see? If you think you are doing the right thing it will back fire in your face
Why don´t you just shut up
If many things can go wrong they will all go wrong at the same time
But if murphy´s law can go wrong it will
7 Either / neither throw up
Throw up
I´m so excited this is the best amusement park in the world
Alright settle down now your are going to give yourself a heard attack
I can´t believe they charged us 35 dollars each it seems like a rip off
I can´t believe it either
We want to go on that one can I mom please? Can I?
Neither you nor your brother are going to go on that
Why mon she knows how to handle it and so do I
I´m not sure you should get on that it seems a bit to much for you
Come on mom I can handle it I promise I won´t ask for anything else
No way we just had breakfast a few minutes ago. It´s not a good idea
Besides it´s not like i´m going to throw up or anything
Let them go carol they will be fine
I hope so it will be your responsability
8 I’M STRESSED
I’m stressed
Doctor, last night I dindn’t sleep well
What happened ? tell me everything
I was tossing and turning in bed
Did you have anything that concerned you today?
Not exactly Doctor, but I have a job interview today
Maybe you are stress because of your interview
Yes Doctor, I’m Can you help me
Yes, I can, are you allergic to any medications?
No, sir, not that I know
Ok, I’ll prescribe a pill for stress
Am I going to feel better at noon
Yes, but you will feel drowsy a couple of hours
No problem Dr. I will be quiet at home.