UNIT 8

LIFELONG LEARING

8.1 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Complete the conversations with would and the appropriate from of the verbs in parentheses. Then practice with a partner.

1. A: ____________ you prefer ______________ (sign up) for a course in biology or geography

B: I’m not really interested in geography, so I’d prefer__________ (take) a biology course.

2. A: _________ you rather__________ (learn) English in England or Canada?

B: To tell you the truth, I’d prefer_______ (no study) in either place. I’d rather ________ (go) to Australia because it’s warmer there.

3. A: if you needed to learn a new skill, _______ you prefer_______ (attend) a class or _______ (have) a private tutor?

B: I’d rather_____ (take) a class than _______ (hire) a tutor.

4. A: _______ you rather __________ (have) a job in an office or _____ (work) outdoors?

B: I’d definitely rather ________ (have) a job where I’m outdoors.

8.2 GRAMMAR FOCUS

How can you improve your English? Complete the sentences with by and the gerund forms of the verbs. Then compare with a partner.

1. You can improve accent ____________ (mimic) native speakers.

2. A good way to learn idioms is ____________ (watch) videos online.

3. Students can become better writers _________ (get) a private tutor.

4. A good way to learn new vocabulary is ________ (access) a “learner’s dictionary”

5. People can become faster readers _________ (skim) magazines in English

6. One way of practicing conversation is ________ (role- play) with a partner in class.

7. You can learn to use grammar correctly ______________ (utilize) self- study materials.

8. The best way to develop self-confidence in speaking is ________ (converse) with native speakers.