1.2 Any questions?
Revision: Wh-words
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When he arrived at the hotel where he is staying, Juan met Dave, a South African who is visiting England for a few weeks. As they were both new to London, they decided to go out for a drink together in a typical pub. Juan has heard a lot about English pub culture. Juan really wanted to practise his English so he told Dave to ask as many questions as possible. |
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Choose the correct question word for each space. Then match Dave's questions and Juan's answers.
| What time When Which How much Why What Where Who How many How often How |
| A | is your best friend? | I play football and I read. | |
| B | are you from? | At about 7.30 | |
| C | do you do in your free time? | Not much. I prefer the cinema or reading. | |
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do you go to the cinema? |
One brother and two sisters | |
| E | are you learning English? | Pedro | |
| F | do you get up in the morning? |
From Seville, Spain |
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| G | were you born? | Definitely beer. | |
| H | do you go to work? | Because I need it for work. | |
| I | brothers and sisters have you got? | On 14th March 199_ | |
| J | TV do you watch? | Once or twice a month. | |
| K | do you prefer, wine or beer? | By bus |
Answer the questions about yourself.
Sounds good
Remember the intonation of Wh- questions falls at the end. Listen and repeat Dave's questions. Imitate the intonation
Reflexión
Writing is a very important skill. And when you write, it is important to reread what you have written, to check for mistakes.
Look at this text written by another foreigner in London. The mistakes have been marked. Can you correct them?
Key: WW = wrong word G = Grammar SP= spelling/punctuation WO = word order ↑= missing word
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My name's Pascuale. Well, people usually call me Paco. I'm italian (SP). I ↑ born in Rome and I live there with my family. I have (G) 25 and actually (WW) I am studying economics at Rome University. I want improve (G) my english (SP) so I'm coming to London for to (G) study whit (SP) my friend Giancarlo. When I am older, I want to be ↑politician. I have got 2 brothers (WW), called Marco and Claudia. Marco is too (WO) at university. Claudia is a (G) assistant basketball coach. She's 16 years ↑and she is very sympathetic (WW). In my free time I like play (G)football and videogames. I go sometimes (WO) to the cinema but it's very expensive. What about you?
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Why were some of the words in the text wrong? Go to this link to find out about false friends.
Reflexión
Look at Pascuale's answers. What was the original question?
1. __________________________________________? 3 times a day, once after every meal. It's important to keep them clean.
2. __________________________________________? About 11 o'clock- I don't need much sleep.
3. __________________________________________? Hardly ever. The cinema's very expensive.
4. __________________________________________? On 4th May 1999. My mother says I was a very big baby.
5. __________________________________________? At the moment? Jeans,a T-shirt and a cardigan.
6. __________________________________________? No, I don't. It's a disgusting habit and it makes your clothes smell.
7. __________________________________________? No, I haven't but I'd like to have a canary.
8. __________________________________________? Later? I'm going to the shops. Do you want me to get you something?
9.___________________________________________? Adele, and I also like Coldplay.
10. _________________________________________? In a flat. I'd like to live in a house, however.
Juan is a big fan of computer and video games. Here's your chance to play one and practise your English. How quickly can you do it?
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