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Grammar Phrasal Verbs

While many think homework is unnecessary, it has important benefits. It reinforces concepts and skills learned in class through practice. Completing assignments cultivates responsibility and trains students to work independently. Homework also allows for self-progression. There are several reasons why homework is important. It reinforces the concepts and skills taught in class by having students practice them regularly at home. This repetition helps students better grasp the material. Homework also cultivates responsibility as students must complete assignments given to them by teachers. Completing homework on their own trains students to become more independent learners. Working independently on homework automatically develops

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Grammar Phrasal Verbs

While many think homework is unnecessary, it has important benefits. It reinforces concepts and skills learned in class through practice. Completing assignments cultivates responsibility and trains students to work independently. Homework also allows for self-progression. There are several reasons why homework is important. It reinforces the concepts and skills taught in class by having students practice them regularly at home. This repetition helps students better grasp the material. Homework also cultivates responsibility as students must complete assignments given to them by teachers. Completing homework on their own trains students to become more independent learners. Working independently on homework automatically develops

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Lesson 16

Grammar
Phrasal verbs
Phrasal verbs are phrases that indicate actions. They are generally used in spoken English and
informal texts.

Types of phrasal verbs Example


Phrasal verbs consist of a verb and a preposition  Get up
 Go through
 Pick up
Phrasal verbs consist of three elements  Look forward to
 Put up with
 Sit in for

When added to the verb, the preposition may change completely the meaning of the verb.

Phrasal verbs Meaning Example


look for search/seek He is looking for his keys
look up to have a great deal of respect for a His father is his model. He is the person
person he looks up to.
look forward to await eagerly/anticipate with She is looking forward to visiting Paris.
pleasure
look up to try to find a piece of information by She didn't understand the word. So, she
looking in a book or on a computer: looked it up in her dictionary

Exercise
Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct particles.

I don't know where my book is. I must look (1) it.


Fill (2) the form, please.
The music is too loud. Could you turn (3) the volume, please?
Quick, get (4) the bus or you'll have to walk home.
Turn (5) the lights when you go to bed.
Do you mind if I switch (6) the telly? I'd like to watch the news.
The dinner was ruined. I had to throw it (7).
When you enter the house, take (8) your shoes and put some slippers
If you don't know this word, you can look it (9) in a dictionary.
Don't give (10) singing. You are very talented.

Grammar errors
The university library (1) open every day. Students go to the library early in the morning and
late (2) in night. Some students (3) works in the library all night! The lights are always on. There is a
coffee shop near (4) a library. You can’t take coffee (5) in the library, but you can (6) takes books
into the coffee shop. The library workers (7) is always very busy. The students are always (8) study.
The library and the coffee shop are busy places!

Answer

1 3 5 7
2 4 6 8

Information transfer

Are you a teenager looking for a good part-time job during school holidays? Many different
job options are available for teens. Here are some options that are perfect for teens seeking school
holiday employment so you can decide which is the right one for you.

Animal lovers might consider working for an animal park. Animal attendants will feed and
groom animals as well as clean cages and housing areas.

You can also try to get a job in a pet store. Pet store workers will arrange displays, stock
shelves, assist customers and care for pets. If you are interested in a career working with animals, a
summer job is a good place to start.

Do you like amusement parks? Amusement and water parks hire legions of young people as
ride monitors to keep track of the rides and performers to entertain visitors.

Answer

Complete the following table. Choose no more than 3 words and/or a number from the text for each
answer.

School Holiday Part-time Job


Animal Park Pet Store Amusement Park
Position available 1. 2. 3.
Responsibility 5. 6. -keep track of rides
animals 7. 8.
-Clean cages and -assist customers
housing areas. -care for pets

Matching Gap
You are going to read an article about backpacking. Six sentences have been removed from the
article. Choose from the sentences (A-H) to fit each gap (1-6).
The Pros and Cons of Backpacking
Backpacking is one way to experience travelling. It means travelling from one place to another
carrying everything you need in one knapsack.
When you backpack, you can go anywhere at any time. (1) You have the flexibility of choice
and time.
You get to meet new people when you backpack. You have to interact with the locals to get
more information or learn more about the places you want to visit. (2) You can rent a bicycle to
explore a town or use public transportation to get around. If you book a tour with a travel agency,
you will pay a lot more.
(3) With only one knapsack. You can’t do much shopping or you have to shop very wisely.
Backpacking allows you to stay anywhere you want. (4) These types of accommodation are
cheap but after a while of being on the road, a nice hotel is a must.
(5) You probably have to reorganise and repack your things every morning. This can be
tiring.
When you think of backpacking, especially when you are travelling solo, you also think of
safety. (6) You don’t really have to think about your personal safety when you travel in a tour group.
You are always in a large group and the tour guide is on hand to make your travel experience a
good one.

A You can visit popular landmarks leisurely.


B If you love to shop, then backpacking may not be for you.
C You will stay in hostels or dorms with strangers.
D You don’t have to follow a strict tour schedule.
E With only one knapsack, you need to pack and repack every day.
F Backpacking is also a cheaper way to travel.
G You can stay in a hotel, an inn or rent a tent and camp outdoors.
H Your knapsack should be made from durable material.

Writing
Your friend expressed that she hates homework and feels it is not necessary. In about 120 words,
write an essay on why homework is necessary based on the notes given. You may use the notes
below to help you.
Why homework is necessary?

 Responsible
 Self-progression
 Reinforce concept and skills
 Independent
Outline
1. There’s a long-running - on the benefits of -.
2. Although many people think homework is -. It does bring many benefits to students.
3. Firstly – important as it reinforces concept – skills learned at school.
4. By practising the – and – regularly – help you grasp the – better
5. Homework – cultivate responsibility
6. Students – complete - by teachers.
7. Completing it on time – train students to become more -.
8. Helps in self-progression – being independent
9. When you work on your homework by yourself – automatically train yourself to be
independent
10. Doing homework on a daily basis will help you - in every subject learned at school
11. In conclusion – homework is essential – students’ life as it not only help students in learning
but also in developing good moral values.

Point
Elaboration 1
Elaboration 2
Conclusion

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