Unit 3: What if...?
In this unit you will learn
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to use the present simple for habits and routines
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to use the present simple for describing conditions.
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how to use 'will' to refer to the result of a condition.
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understand the concept of causes and consequences.
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words to describe key events in people's lives.
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write a short text about how conditions.
Dossier
30 activities minimum
Reading
What if...?
Imagine that, from a single event, a whole set of consequences is derived.
Conditional sentences
Introduction
Conditional sentences are a special type of two-part sentences. One is called the 'condition' and the other is called 'the result' or 'the consequence'. Let's have a closer look.
Conditional sentences II
The present simple
This is not the first time we meet. Let's have a quick reminder of what it is about and practice. We need it to begin our conditional sentences!
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Everything you need to know about the present simple (download)
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Exercises. You choose what you need to revise (minimum 10)
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Practice affirmative sentences
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Practice negative sentences
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Practice your questions
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Practice everything!
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The present simple
Remember me?
Conditional sentences III
Present + future will​
Listening
If tomorrow never comes
This is the video that I used to teach my first of ESO students. Do you need to have a look?
It's time to put together the two parts: present simple and future with 'will'. The following link contains 38 exercises. I ask you to complete 15 of them.
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Exercises (link)
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Exercises 2 (link)
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Do you need to revise the future with 'will'? (go back to unit 2)
Need any help?​
Click on the following link to see a demonstration of how to build a conditional sentence (type 1).
A man sits down and writes a poem. Your teacher will give you the context and teach you some of the words that you will hear. Listen to it and answer the questions.
This is the test.
'If Tomorrow Never Comes', lyrics and vocabulary.
Vocabulary
Events in people's lives
Life /laif/= vida; lives /laivz/ = vides; live /lev/= (1) viure, (2) en directe; alive /alaiv/= viu. But... what are the most important events in people's lives?
Play
Dracula in love...
Writing
What if...
In this activity, I ask you to write a short text about all the crazy consequences of wining the lottery. It's a chance to show your teacher how much you have learnt, so get ready to show off!
Test
It is time to take the test
You can take a look at the type of questions you will be asked in the exam.
When your teacher tells you, take the test.