http://www.idiomeanings.com/idioms/bite-ones-tongue/
http://www.idiomeanings.com/idioms/put-ones-foot-in-ones-mouth/
http://www.goenglish.com/PutYourFootInYourMouth.asp
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Bus. Eng: Tongue. Bite. Foot. Put. Mouth.
http://www.idiomeanings.com/idioms/bite-ones-tongue/
http://www.idiomeanings.com/idioms/put-ones-foot-in-ones-mouth/
http://www.goenglish.com/PutYourFootInYourMouth.asp
Thursday, May 3, 2012
INT D: Answers to Future Time Clauses Exercises
#4- Editing
Graduation is next month! I need to make some plans now because when examswill start, I won't have any free time. What am I going to do when I will finish school? My roommate is going to take a vacation before she will looks for a job. I can't do that because I need to earn some money soon. I think that after I will graduate, I am going to take a word processing class. As soon as I learn word processing, I will look for a job as a bilingual office assistant. It's hard to full full-time jobs, though. Part-time jobs are easier to find. Maybe I'll take a part-time job after I find a good full-time one. Or maybe I'll take a workshop in making decisions before I do anything!
Exercise 4 p.55-56 (Both will and be going to are possible when a future tense is necessary, with little or no difference in meaning)
2. eat, I'll probably take
3. get, I'll call
4. watch, I'm going to write
5. I'll wait, comes
6. stops, I'm going to walk
7. graduate, intend, will go, get
8.I'm going to listen, sleep
9. will you stay, plan, hope, will you do, leave, I'll return, get, I'll be, return, get
Graduation is next month! I need to make some plans now because when exams
Exercise 4 p.55-56 (Both will and be going to are possible when a future tense is necessary, with little or no difference in meaning)
2. eat, I'll probably take
3. get, I'll call
4. watch, I'm going to write
5. I'll wait, comes
6. stops, I'm going to walk
7. graduate, intend, will go, get
8.I'm going to listen, sleep
9. will you stay, plan, hope, will you do, leave, I'll return, get, I'll be, return, get
INT D: Test Tomorrow! Cram time
Tomorrow, We're going to have a test on what we've done this week.
Please review and look over the following items:
-Phrasal verbs: LOOK + Vocab from this week (go to Vocab List to review)
-Future forms: how can we tak about the future?
-will vs. going to
-present continuous for future
-Future time clauses (which introduces 1st/2nd action?)
-Writing: making predictions
-To make/to do
Please review and look over the following items:
-Phrasal verbs: LOOK + Vocab from this week (go to Vocab List to review)
-Future forms: how can we tak about the future?
-will vs. going to
-present continuous for future
-Future time clauses (which introduces 1st/2nd action?)
-Writing: making predictions
-To make/to do
INT B: Everyday English- Traveling around
AH3 p. 41 Matching- Match a line (1-9) to a response (a-i)
1. Do you think it'll be a rough crossing?
2. Excuse me, I think those seats facing the front are ours.
3. We're going to Market Street. Could you tell us when it's our stop?
4. Can you take us to the airport?
5.Can I take these bags on with me?
6. Here you go. Keep the Change.
7. Excuse me, are we landing on time?
8. No, no! He said turn left at the light, not right!
9. Which line goes to Yankee Stadium?
a. Look! You drive and I'll navigate from now on!
b. Sure. Hop in!
c. I'm sorry. Only one carry-on item per passenger.
d. Oh I'm sorry. We didn't know they were reserved.
e. Yes. We're beginning our descent soon.
f. Well, the forecast is good, so it should be pretty smooth.
g. Just sit up front and I'll call it out.
h. Go downstairs and follow the signs for the number 4 train going uptown.
i. Thank you, sir. Can I help you with those bags?
1. Do you think it'll be a rough crossing?
2. Excuse me, I think those seats facing the front are ours.
3. We're going to Market Street. Could you tell us when it's our stop?
4. Can you take us to the airport?
5.Can I take these bags on with me?
6. Here you go. Keep the Change.
7. Excuse me, are we landing on time?
8. No, no! He said turn left at the light, not right!
9. Which line goes to Yankee Stadium?
a. Look! You drive and I'll navigate from now on!
b. Sure. Hop in!
c. I'm sorry. Only one carry-on item per passenger.
d. Oh I'm sorry. We didn't know they were reserved.
e. Yes. We're beginning our descent soon.
f. Well, the forecast is good, so it should be pretty smooth.
g. Just sit up front and I'll call it out.
h. Go downstairs and follow the signs for the number 4 train going uptown.
i. Thank you, sir. Can I help you with those bags?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
INT D: Answers to Unit 23 optional homework
UNIT 23: WILL vs. GOING TO
23.1
2. I'll lend
3. I'll get
4. I'm going to wash
5. are you going to paint
6. I'm going to buy
7. I'll show
8. I'll have
9. I'll do
10. it is going to fall
11. He's going to have... he's going to do
23.2
1. I'll get
2. I'm going to sit... I'll join
3. you'll find
4. I'm not going to apply
5. you'll wake/ you're going to wake
6. I'll take... We'll leave... Ann is going to take
23.1
2. I'll lend
3. I'll get
4. I'm going to wash
5. are you going to paint
6. I'm going to buy
7. I'll show
8. I'll have
9. I'll do
10. it is going to fall
11. He's going to have... he's going to do
23.2
1. I'll get
2. I'm going to sit... I'll join
3. you'll find
4. I'm not going to apply
5. you'll wake/ you're going to wake
6. I'll take... We'll leave... Ann is going to take
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Tiger Mothers!
What is a tiger mother? Click on the link below to find out.
An interesting excerpt from a 2011 buzz book called "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother"
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html
604: Achin' for Bacon??
Mark starts selling bacon today! Go support his new business and get yourself a delicious bacon sandwich! Follow the bacon on Facebook and Twitter!http://www.pigonthestreet.com/
Wednesday May 2: 10:30 AM - 3 PM at Vancouver Art Gallery, Howe st between Robson & Georgia St
Thursday May 3: 10:30 AM - 3 PM at Vancouver Art Gallery, Howe st between Robson & Georgia St
INT D: "I DO many mistakes"
Things we make...
plans a mistake a scene a speech a noise progress a decision an exception
a recommendation a comment an offer an effort an appointment a loss/ a profit arrangements a difference an improvement a comparison a breakthrough a discovery
an impact a deal a big deal of s.t. a suggestion a phone call money a reservation
a will friends up one's mind a mess sure the bed a noise
Things we do...
good one's best a good/bad job research homework a project a survey
the shopping harm housework/chores one's nails/hair/make-up errands (also to run)
s.o. a favour business with the dishes a rush-job a test(also take/write)
Both...
a presentation a proposal time lunch/dinner/break/coffee
INT D/B: Making A Reservation
From American Headway 3 p. 114
1) Check your answers below and correct your mistakes
To: reservations@palmtreehotel.com
Subject: Accommodations for December 27- January 2
I would like to reserve two rooms at your hotel. We are arriving on December 27. We hope to stay for six nights departing on January 2. My husband and I would like a double room preferably with a balcony. I would also like to reserve a room for our two teenager daughters. Both should be non-smoking rooms. Is it possible to have rooms facing the ocean? Do you have rooms available for these dates? Could you also tell me the price of each room?
I look forward to hearing from you,
Sincerely,
Tracy Cooper
822 Lawrence Lane
Lakewood, WA 98439
(235) 555-6739
2) You are a customer representative working for the hotel. Underneath your sentences from #1 in Microsoft word, write a reply from the hotel in Microsoft Word. Include the following information:
-Thank her for her inquiry
-Say you are pleased to confirm her reservation for the rooms she wants and for the dates she wants
-Tell her that all the rooms come with cable TV and an ocean view
-Each room is $85 per night
-End the letter saying that you look forward to welcoming her and her family to the hotel
3) After you are finished your letter, please sign your name at the bottom as the hotel manager, cut and paste and post it below as a comment.
1) Check your answers below and correct your mistakes
To: reservations@palmtreehotel.com
Subject: Accommodations for December 27- January 2
I would like to reserve two rooms at your hotel. We are arriving on December 27. We hope to stay for six nights departing on January 2. My husband and I would like a double room preferably with a balcony. I would also like to reserve a room for our two teenager daughters. Both should be non-smoking rooms. Is it possible to have rooms facing the ocean? Do you have rooms available for these dates? Could you also tell me the price of each room?
I look forward to hearing from you,
Sincerely,
Tracy Cooper
822 Lawrence Lane
Lakewood, WA 98439
(235) 555-6739
2) You are a customer representative working for the hotel. Underneath your sentences from #1 in Microsoft word, write a reply from the hotel in Microsoft Word. Include the following information:
-Thank her for her inquiry
-Say you are pleased to confirm her reservation for the rooms she wants and for the dates she wants
-Tell her that all the rooms come with cable TV and an ocean view
-Each room is $85 per night
-End the letter saying that you look forward to welcoming her and her family to the hotel
3) After you are finished your letter, please sign your name at the bottom as the hotel manager, cut and paste and post it below as a comment.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Bus-Eng: Vocab List April 30- May 4
-to multi-task
-probationary period/on probation
-to hand in= to submit
-to hand out
-to fill in/out
-to get fired/to be let go/ to get sacked/ to get the pink slip/ to be made redundant
-to shortlist candidates/ to narrow s.t. down
-a vacancy
-a post/a position
-an interview panel
-to check references
-to make a job offer (to accept/reject/turn down a job offer)
-nimble/clumsy
-probationary period/on probation
-to hand in= to submit
-to hand out
-to fill in/out
-to get fired/to be let go/ to get sacked/ to get the pink slip/ to be made redundant
-to shortlist candidates/ to narrow s.t. down
-a vacancy
-a post/a position
-an interview panel
-to check references
-to make a job offer (to accept/reject/turn down a job offer)
-nimble/clumsy
INT B: Vocab List April 30- May 4
Idioms and Expressions
-for the time being
-at once- right away
-for good
-on the go
-in a jam/in a pickle
My Kind of Vacation
-an agency (business) / an agent (person)
-ideal
-to be into s.t.-to come up
-to sail/ a sail/ a sailboat
-carsick/seasick
-must-see/must-do
PHRASAL VERBS- LOOK
-to look forward to s.t.
-to look ahead
-to look back on/to s.t.
-regret
-"It's raining cats and dogs"
-"to have one's head in the clouds"
-a mugshot
-rays
-Chile-chilly-chili
-to be freezing- to be boiling
-light showers
-heavy snow/rain
-blue skies
-max./min - high/low
-forecast
-fog-foggy
-to slip-slippery
-to trip
Traveling Around
-rough/smooth crossing
-change
-carry-on baggage/ checked baggage
INT D: Vocab List April 30-May 4
Parents Face Fines in New School Rules
-a fine
-tough
-to back s.o.
-pupils
-critics
-to cut down on
-detention
-to be grounded- to ground s.o.
-an aim/an objective/a goal
-tardy
-to enhance
SCHOOL IDIOMS
-a spelling bee
-a bookworm
-as wise as an owl
-a school of fish
-the teacher's pet
-to play hooky- to cut class- to skip class
-to brainstorm
-a copycat
-to goof off/ to slack off
-to flunk
-higher education
-the class clown
-to take attendance
-to pass with flying colours
-to hit the books
-to be on the honour roll
-to learn/know s.t. by heart= to memorize
PHRASAL VERBS- LOOK
to look forward to s.t.
to look ahead
to look back on/to s.t.
to look down on s.o.
to look up to s.o.
-a mugshot
-a will
-groceries
-messy/tidy/neat
-to make sure/ to double check
"to google s.t." " to facebook s.o."
a search engine
to amount to s.t.
nonsense
on the way out
to be glued to s.t.
to turn + age
to get a raise
-a fine
-tough
-to back s.o.
-critics
-to cut down on
-detention
-to be grounded- to ground s.o.
-an aim/an objective/a goal
-tardy
-to enhance
SCHOOL IDIOMS
-a spelling bee
-a bookworm
-as wise as an owl
-a school of fish
-the teacher's pet
-to play hooky- to cut class- to skip class
-to brainstorm
-a copycat
-to goof off/ to slack off
-to flunk
-higher education
-the class clown
-to take attendance
-to pass with flying colours
-to hit the books
-to be on the honour roll
-to learn/know s.t. by heart= to memorize
PHRASAL VERBS- LOOK
to look forward to s.t.
to look ahead
to look back on/to s.t.
to look down on s.o.
to look up to s.o.
-a mugshot
-a will
-groceries
-messy/tidy/neat
-to make sure/ to double check
"to google s.t." " to facebook s.o."
a search engine
to amount to s.t.
nonsense
on the way out
to be glued to s.t.
to turn + age
to get a raise
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