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unit. 12

Future perfect: The “future perfect” is composed of two elements. The simple future of the verb “to have” “will have” + the past participle of the main verb. Ex: Subject + will have + past participle of the verb main Me                    will have                      worked She                  will have                      seem You                   will have                      finished To arrive, future perfect tense ...

UNIT 12. Future progessive.

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Hello guys, here I leave this video for you to watch it up. It is about the future continuos, it will help you a lot. In addition, it is so funny, you will like it as much as i did.

UNIT 11. TRENDS

Grammar. Linking ideas. Connectors: - To express contrast; Although/ Even though/ In spite of/ Despite - To express reason; Because of/ As a result of/ Due to/ Because - Purpose; (In order)/ To/ So( That) - Alternative; Instead of - Some examples: I missed the class due to the strike. My frustration was due to the money i lost. I did not go because of the rain. I am going to the river instead of the beach. Darlenis likes to party instead of studying. Instead of washing the dishes, Keila cleaned  her room. Instead of staying at home, i will go to class Antonio is studying in order to pass the exam. Keila, Antonio, Darlenis and i are taking this summer in order to advance. Most of my classmates are going to United States in order to work

UNIT 10, Fame.

-   Past Perfect to talk hypothetically about the past. To talk hypothetically about the past we usually use sentences with if. When we talk hypothetically using the Past Perfect we talk about something from the past, but that did not happen. - Form Use the Perfect form in the If clause: If  + Past Perfect Use the Past Modal in the main clause: Past Modals Would Have, Could Have, Might Have, Etc. -  Some examples; If  she had studied, she would have passed the exam. If  i had stayed at home, i might not have been here. If  Atilano had not showed up last saturday, i could not have received the final exam. If  i had studied a little bit more in high school, i would have gotten the highest score.

Unit. 11

Grammar of present perfech. The present perfech is used to indicate link between the present and the past. The time of the action is before now but not specified, and we are often more interested in the actin itself. The present pertech is used to describe. - An action or situation That started in the pastand continves in the present. Ex. I have lired’m Bonao since 1985. - An action performed during a period That has not yet finished. Ex. He has been in Bonao o three time this week. - Arepeated action in a unspecified period between the past and now. Ex. We have several times. - An action that was completed in the very recent past, expresed by just. Ex. We have just finished our love. - An action when the time is not importont. Ex. She has been in lave two years. Grammar passive of present continuous . S + (be) + verb in ing Are you working here? A lot of people are becoming vegetarian? You are always arguing about Y...
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UNIT 12: Careers The future continuous and future perfect Use the future continuous for ongoing activities in the future. Use the future perfect for events that are in the past when you `view`them from the future. Examples: THE FUTURE CONTINUOUS: 1- I`ll be seeing my sister in her work. 2- Tomorrow he`ll be eating with his mother. 3- my brother won`t be working in the restaurant. 4- Next year I`ll be going to other country. 5- I`ll be staying with my friends in Punta Cana. FUTURE PERFECT 1- I`ll have started a new job. 2- She`ll has taken my breakfast. 3- I`ll have taken the test. 4- You`ll have completed your report. 5- He`ll has completed his house by saturday. FROM INTERNET
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UNIT 11: Trends: Passive of present continuous and present perfect This grammar was so interesting because I learn how pass from active to passive voice one sentence. In that class the teacher teach us a lot of grammar, conversations, reading, and so forth. My classmates and I learn some new words. Use the active form of a verb to focus on the `doer`cause of the action. Use the passive form to focus on the `receiver`of the action. Example: 1- My classmates are reading the books. 2- The books are being read by my classmates. 1- Iandra has paid the shoes. (active) 2- The shoes have been paid by Iandra. Technological change

UNIT 12: Careers

In this unit we were talking about ''Introducing what you say'' , and some of the expressions that you can use to complete your own ideas:  -What I thought was good was (that) -What I heard/ read was (that) -What I was going to tell you/ say was (that) -The best part is/ was (that) -The reason I ask is (that)

UNIT 11: Trends

GRAMMAR:   Passive of Present Continuous and Present Perfect Use the active form of a verb to focu on the ''doer'' or cause of the action. I wash the sofa. I have written the books. Use the passive form to focus on the ''receiver'' of the action. The sofa is being washing by me. The books have been written by me.

UNIT 10: Fame

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In this class we were talking about a boy who became famous unexpected. His name is Russel Watson , and he sang in a radio talent contest and won, and his life changed since this day he became an opera singer. Born: 24 de noviembre de 1966

UNIT 9: Material world

It is when we report someone's words. We can do it in two ways: Direct Speech  Maria said ''She is sad'' Reported Speech Maria said that She was sad. To learn more about it, watch the next video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvgJ1OAxruw

UNIT 8: Behavior

GRAMMAR: Past modals would have, should have, could have. You can use these past modals to talk hypothetically about the past. Imagine your behavior in a situation:   What  would  you  have done?   I  would have said  no politely.  I  wouldn't have lost  my temper. Say what was the right thing to do:    What should she have done?   She should have said no politely.  She shouldn't have yelled at him. Say what other possibilities there were: What else could she have done? She could have told him not to call again.  She couldn't have done much else. (Taken from the book Touchstone 4, page 77)
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UNIT 10: FAME The rise to fame Justin Bibier From an early age Justin Bieber learned only to play drums, piano, guitar and trumpet. Each presentation of the Canadian musician was uploaded to youtube so that his family could see him. Scooter Braun, who is currently his manager, discovered it through the web. Scooter Braun contacted Bieber's mother and took him to a meeting in Atlanta where he met Usher. Both Usher and Justin Timberlake presented offers to the current musical phenomenon, but the young singer ended up signing with Usher. Talking hypothetically about the past You can use sentences with if to talk hypothetically about the past. Use the past perfect form in the if clause and a past modal in the main clause. if + past perfect  If Lenny had gone to the beach past modal Maybe she would have enjoyed so much. Tag questions Tag question are statements followed by short questions in the same tense, called `tags`. Affirmative statement + negative tag s...
UNIT 9: Material world Reported speech When you report the things people say, the verb tense often `shifts back`. Direct speech  Iandra ( Lenny has been going to the beach) Reported speech (She said that: She had been going to the beach) Reported question Direct question Adaluz (Are you interested in this blue jeans?) Reported question (She ask me if I was interested in this blue jeans.) She was telling me...... -A friend of yours: I just wanted a new t-shirt that I saw in a store. -A friend of mine was telling me she wanted a new t-shirt that she saw in a store. Quoting information -who`s the president in Dominican Republic? -Jasmerlin told me that the presiden in Dominican Republic is Danilo Medina.

Unit: 10 fame. Grammar

Grammar focus  Talking hypothetically about the past You can use sentences with if to talk hypothetically about the past. Use the past perfect form in the if clause and a past modal in the main clause. If + past perfect              Past modal would have, could have, might have, etc. If Sarai have stayeding school, Maybe she would have done something entirely different. If she hadn’t won the talent contest, She might not had had the confidence to become a singer. If she had continued her education, She could have gotten formal music training. Hypothetical questions about the past what would have happened if she had stayed in school? Would she have become a singer? 1.Ways to become famous You get discovered by someone. You’re justin right places. You have conetion. 2.when you're becoming famous your career takes off. you make head lines. you're in the headlines a loy....

Unit 9. Material World

Reported speech -We use reported speech to say what someone previously  has said. Sometimes people get confused with the difference between  direct speech and reported speech, so let"s look at the difference; -Direct speech;    Keila said = I am happy -Reported speech;   Keila said ( that) she was happy. - In reported speech we need to use the past tense of the verb. I mean, the tense changes. Some examples; Simple present.                        Simple past. . Darlenis is happy                   . He said that  Darlenis was happy . Antonio is sick                       . She said that Antonio was sick . Keila is busy                          . He said she was busy As you can see, in the examples above the verb to b...