miércoles, 29 de febrero de 2012

11th collocations (explanation and workshop)

Breve explicación de collocations y algunos ejercicios para traer (realizados) el viernes  por favor impriman esta información cópienla a mano  o lo que les  mas  practico pero por favor llévenlo a clase ya que  con esto vamos a estar trabando el viernes. Éxitos en el simulacro.



Collocations

"Tell me who you go with and I'll tell you who you are.

What is a collocation?

A collocation is two or more words that often go together. These combinations just sound "right" to native English speakers, who use them all the time. On the other hand, other combinations may be unnatural and just sound "wrong". Look at these examples:
Natural English...Unnatural English...
the fast train
fast food
the quick train
quick food
a quick shower
a quick meal
fast shower
fast meal

Why learn collocations?

  • Your language will be more natural and more easily understood.
  • You will have alternative and richer ways of expressing yourself.
  • It is easier for our brains to remember and use language in chunks or blocks rather than as single words.

How to learn collocations

  • Be aware of collocations, and try to recognize them when you see or hear them.
  • Treat collocations as single blocks of language. Think of them as individual blocks or chunks, and learn strongly support, not strongly + support.
  • When you learn a new word, write down other words that collocate with it (remember rightly,remember distinctlyremember vaguelyremember vividly).
  • Read as much as possible. Reading is an excellent way to learn vocabulary and collocations in context and naturally.
  • Revise what you learn regularly. Practise using new collocations in context as soon as possible after learning them.
  • Learn collocations in groups that work for you. You could learn them by topic (time, number, weather, money, family) or by a particular word (take actiontake a chancetake an exam).
  • You can find information on collocations in any good learner's dictionary. And you can also find specialized dictionaries of collocations.

Types of Collocation

There are several different types of collocation made from combinations of verb, noun, adjective etc. Some of the most common types are:
  • Adverb + Adjective: completely satisfied (NOT downright satisfied)
  • Adjective + Noun: excruciating pain (NOT excruciating joy)
  • Noun + Noun: a surge of anger (NOT a rush of anger)
  • Noun + Verb: lions roar (NOT lions shout)
  • Verb + Noun: commit suicide (NOT undertake suicide)
  • Verb + Expression With Preposition: burst into tears (NOT blow up in tears)
  • Verb + Adverb: wave frantically (NOT wave feverishly)
And now some collocation lists.  


Some common verbs

havedomake
have a bath
have a drink
have a good time
have a haircut
have a holiday
have a problem
have a relationship
have a rest
have lunch
have sympathy


do business
do nothing
do someone a favour
do the cooking
do the housework
do the shopping
do the washing up
do your best
do your hair
do your homework

make a difference
make a mess
make a mistake
make a noise
make an effort
make furniture
make money
make progress
make room
make trouble

comegoget
come close
come complete with
come direct
come early
come first
come into view
come last
come late
come on time
come prepared
come right back
come second
come to a compromise
come to a decision
come to an agreement
come to an end
come to a standstill
come to terms with
come to a total of
come under attack
go abroad
go astray
go bad
go bald
go bankrupt
go blind
go crazy
go dark
go deaf
go fishing
go mad
go missing
go on foot
go online
go out of business
go overseas
go quiet
go sailing
go to war
go yellow
get a job
get a shock
get angry
get divorced
get drunk
get frightened
get home
get lost
get married
get nowhere
get permission
get pregnant
get ready
get started
get the impression
get the message
get the sack
get upset
get wet
get worried




1
Do or Make Collocations Quiz

1What do you _______ for a living?
2Have you __________ your homework already?
3My husband_____ the grocery shopping.
4Amber _________ badly on her geography exam.
5The children ________ a mess in the kitchen.
6We are having guests tonight, so please ______your bed.
7I only_____ one mistake in my English test.
8I have to ask you to ________ me a favour.
9Have you and your friend_____a decision yet?
10Please excuse me while I ________ a phonecall.



Time

bang on time
dead on time
early 12th century
free time
from dawn till dusk
great deal of time
late 20th century
make time for
next few days
past few weeks
right on time
run out of time
save time
spare time
spend some time
take your time
tell someone the time
time goes by
time passes
waste time

2
in this exercise you have two options, please choose the right one.
1He arrived exactly at 11am,  on time.
2What do you do in your  time?
3We couldn't finish because we  time.
4If we take this short cut we'll  some time.
5 time, and now doth time waste me. (Shakespeare)
6There have been several burglaries in the  weeks.
7The Internet was developed in the  century.
8They have no time. They work  dusk.
9You'll forget it  by.
10Can you  for me this weekend?


3




1 He spoke English with a ........ French accent.


average


careless


widespread


pronounced


chronic




2 His new novel has met with ........ acclaim.


careless


dreadful


great


pronounced


wholehearted




3 We need to make sure that there is enough ........ accommodation to house all the delegates.


careless


dreadful


yellow


luxury


wholehearted




4 He gave us a ........ account of all that you had achieved over there.


ready


yellow


careless


luxury


glowing




5 Could you please give me an ........ account?


itemised


dreadful

great


luxury


glowing




6 We need to crack down hard on the ........ abuse of drugs.


average


outright


widespread


frenetic


careless




7 He was able to predict what was going to happen with ........ accuracy.

itemised


uncanny


careless


luxury


glowing




8 They've made some highly ........ accusations about us.


itemised


uncanny


damaging


luxury


glowing




9 We need to find a new site with ........ access to the European motorway network.


ready


outright


widespread


pronounced


wholehearted




10 This will probably be the ........ achievement of her career.

itemised


uncanny


damaging


crowning


glowing




11 I did all the groundwork on this project but he only gave me a ........ acknowledgement in his report.


itemised


uncanny


damaging


crowning


grudging




12 I don't know him very well. He's just a ........ acquaintance.


casual


uncanny


damaging


crowning


grudging




13 We're fighting for the ........ abolition of the death penalty.


average


outright


decisive


frenetic


chronic




14 I'm afraid he was involved in a ........ accident.


ready


dreadful


widespread


pronounced


wholehearted




15 He invited me around to see his ........ acquisition, a new BMW.


casual


latest


damaging

crowning


grudging




16 We need to take some ........ action before it is too late.


casual

latest


decisive


crowning


grudging




17 He wasn't particularly good. He was of about ........ ability.


average


latest


decisive


frenetic


chronic




18 I don't think we can succeed without the ........ acceptance of the unions.


average


polite


careless


pronounced


wholehearted




19 There always a lot of ........ activity going on but nothing much seems to get done!


careless


latest


yellow

frenetic


grudging




20 I'm afraid her husband has got a ........ addiction to gambling.


careless


latest


decisive

frenetic


chronic

lunes, 27 de febrero de 2012

too & enough


Too and Enough

Too and enough indicate degree. They are used with adjectives.
  • Too means more than what is needed.
  • Enough means sufficient.

Examples

He is too old to play football with the kids.
Dave is intelligent enough to do the write thing.
You're not working fast enough 
I don't have enough time. 
He has too many friends.
She has got too much patience

Use of too and enough

ADJECTIVE + ENOUGH  + INFINITIVE PHRASEnd adverbs:

1.Enough precedes adjectives a 
He isn't old enough to watch this program. 
We're not walking quickly enough.

2.Enough may alsoo precede nouns:
We have enough money . 
I have not got enough money to buy this computer.

TOO + ADJECTIVE  + INFINITIVE PHRASE  
3.Too comes before adjectives and adverbs:
It's too hot to wear that coat. 
I was driving too fast.

4. Too may also come before nouns when it is used with the expressions too much and too many.

a. Too much is used before uncountable nouns.
There is too much salt in this food.
b. Too many is used before countable nouns
There are too many students in this classroom.

exercise 1
Fill in the blanks using the adjective in parentheses with too or enough.
1. This computer is (slow)  to do this calculation. 
2. Elaine is (old)  to enter here. 
3. This suitcase is (heavy)  to carry. 
4. It isn't (sunny)  to sunbathe. 
5. Are you (tall)  to reach that shelf? 
6. You're (young)  to drive. 
7. You aren't (old)  to drive. 
8. That sweater is big, it's (big)  for you. 
9. The garden isn't (big)  to play football. 
10. This coffee is (strong)  for me. 
exercise 2
Order the words to form sentences.
enough water is warm the
 ? 
plates have we don't enough
 . 
there too milk much coffee this in is
 . 
were there people many too
 . 
was pepper there steak the on much too
 . 
is Paul to not enough old drive
 . 
haven't team they got players enough their in
 . 
can't I wind go because sailing isn't enough there
 . 
I lunch too ate much
 . 
noise is too there much here
 . 

miércoles, 22 de febrero de 2012

11th. vocabulary 1rst term.

Here you are the full vocabulary, please study it.


Holyday: A day specified for religious observance.

Parade: An organized public procession on a festive or ceremonial occasion.

Fireworks: A device consisting of a combination of explosives and combustibles, set off to generate colored lights, smoke, and noise for amusement.

Costumes:  A style of dress, including garments, accessories, and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period, or people

To disguise:  To modify the manner or appearance of in order to prevent recognition.

Carnival: often Carnival The period of merrymaking and feasting celebrated just before Lent.

Mask: A covering worn on the face to conceal one's identity

Balloon: A usually round or oblong inflatable rubber bag used as a toy.

Spirits: spirits A mood or an emotional state: The guests were in high spirits.

10 Floats: A decorated exhibit or scene mounted on a mobile platform and pulled or driven in a parade

Roundtrip: A trip from one place to another and back, usually over the same route.

Hitchhiking: To travel by soliciting free rides along a road.

Delay: To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired

Customs:  A practice followed by people of a particular group or region.

Stowaway: A person who hides aboard a ship or other conveyance in order to obtain free passage.

Passport: An official government document that certifies one's identity and citizenship and permits a citizen to travel abroad.

Berth: a bed or bunk in a vessel or train, usually narrow and fixed to a wall

Liner:  A large commercial ship or airplane, especially one carrying passengers on a regular route.

To cruise: To sail or travel about, as for pleasure or reconnaissance.

Stewardess: A woman flight attendant.

20 Non-stop flight: any flight by an aircraft which does not involve any intermediate stops.

Takeoff:  The act of rising in flight. Used of an aircraft or a rocket.

Landing:  The act or process of coming to land or rest, especially after a voyage or flight.

Boundary: Something that indicates a border or limit.

Hill:  A well-defined natural elevation smaller than a mountain.

Prairie: a wide open area of fairly flat land in North America which is covered in grass or wheat

Bay: A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth, affording access to the sea

Pond: A still body of water smaller than a lake.

Archipelago: A large group of islands

30 Waterfall: A steep descent of water from a height; a cascade.

Lagoon:   a lake of sea water that is partly separated from the sea by rocks, sand, or coral:
▪ a coastal lagoon
2 American English. A small lake which is not very deep, near a larger lake or river

Swamp:  land that is always very wet or covered with a layer of water

Canyon: a deep valley with very steep sides of rock that usually has a river running through it

Hot-water springs: also known as a thermal spring is a natural discharge of hot water from the earth.

Woods: the material that trees are made of

Path:    a track that has been made deliberately or made by many people walking over the same ground:

Highway: especially American English. A wide main road that joins one town to another:

Log cabin: a small house made of logs

Fortress: a large strong building used for defending an important place

40 Boarding-house: a private house where you pay to sleep and eat synonym guesthouse

Inn: a small hotel or pub, especially an old one in the countryside


Voyage: a long journey in a ship or spacecraft:

Plateau: a large area of flat land that is higher than the land around it

Gorge: a deep narrow valley with steep sides synonym ravine


Glacier: a large mass of ice which moves slowly down a mountain valley

Slope: an area of steep ground covered with snow that people ski down

Fiord: a narrow area of sea between high cliffs, especially in Norway

Coral reef: a line of hard rocks formed by coral, found in warm sea water that is not very deep

Seaquake: An earthquake originating under the sea floor.

50 Tide: the regular rising and falling of the level of the sea

Cliff: a large area of rock or a mountain with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or a river

Savanna:  . A large flat area of grassy land, especially in Africa

Orography: The study of the physical geography of mountains and mountain ranges.