3.3
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT!
4
c
Look at Audio script 3.5 on page 151 and find
more examples of this language. Notice the different
sentence patterns after each key phrase. Then match
the patterns in the box with the key phrases below.
subject + verb verb (infinitive without
to
)
verb +
-ing
noun phrase
1
Why don’t +
?
2
Let’s not +
3
Let’s +
4
We should +
5
What else shall +
?
6
What about +
?
7
What about +
?
PRONUNCIATION
5
a
3.7
Intonation in short questions
Listen to the
two ways of saying
Any ideas
? Which one, a) or b),
sounds most like a question?
5
b
3.8
Listen and repeat these short questions.
1
Anything else?
2
Any more ideas?
3
Any comments?
4
Any questions?
TASK
DESIGNING A SHOW
6
a
Work in a small group. You work in the
programme development department of a TV channel.
You are going to design a new weekly magazine show.
The programme will be one hour long. Look at these
groups and select your target audience for the show.
retired and elderly people working adults
young teenagers university students
foreign students and visitors families
6
b
Individually, prepare for the planning meeting
and get some ideas for your show. Look back at the
language in Exercise 4a and prepare how you will give
your suggestions.
USEFUL PHRASES
Fine, but …
That’s true.
I agree, but … Perhaps that’s not a good idea.
Exactly.
Great idea.
Really?
No, I don’t think we should do that.
6
c
Regroup with your partners from Exercise 6a and
have the planning meeting. Share your ideas and
design the new show. Include a name for your show.
6
d
Tell other groups about your show. Make sure you
explain your choices for the content of the show.
Did the groups have similar or different ideas?
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