Today: the vocabulary of change, the grammar of looking back, and a review of a TV series set in the past.
SpeakSB p.18 · Ex 1
Photos then and now
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1When and why do you think photograph 1 was taken? How do the people feel?
2How do pictures 2, 3 and 4 show the development of photography over the last 150 years?
3How many photos are on your phone right now? When did you last print one?
TrainerSB pp.18–19 · Ex 2 · The power of photography
Which writer…?
Open SB p.19 next to this slide. Choose A, B, C or D. Writers can be chosen more than once.
Photo or screenshot of SB p.19. It stays in this browser only.
How to do it
1 · Skim all four texts (1 min). 2 · Read the questions. 3 · Go text by text: read text A slowly and click A for every question it answers, then B, C, D. 4 · Guess what's left.
A Blake MorrisonB Mary McCartneyC Sean O'HaganD Jemima Kiss
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AnswersSB p.19 · Ex 2
Reading: answers + evidence
1C"photographs should be simultaneously intimate and everyday. That's a tall order"
2B"I upload with filters sometimes; I'm not that purist about it"
3A"A stranger… might deduce that… my father never accompanied us"
4B"I assumed anyone could take pictures. Now, I realise not everyone has the eye"
5A"I felt shut out from her past, and the lack of pictures was part of the reason"
6D"the sheer volume has made it impossible even to begin to organise… It is insurmountable"
7C"The idea it could be… used to record my everyday life never occurred to me. I wish it had been otherwise"
8D"If we all had only 10 pictures in the world, would we be more careful with them?"
9C"photography seems to evoke like no other art form… the split second already gone"
10A"my chief feeling when I look at those photos is sorrow"
WriteWords from the texts
What does it mean?
Find each word in the text (letter in brackets). Guess the meaning from the context and write it in your own words. We check on the next slide.
Answers+ SB p.18 Ex 3 · Speak
Words from the texts
Adeduce – work something out from the evidence
Acommemorate – honour and remember a past event
Aretrieve – get something back
Bhave the eye – a natural talent for seeing what looks good
Bpurist – someone who insists on the traditional "correct" way
Ca tall order – something very difficult to achieve
Cpull it off – succeed in doing something difficult
Cevoke – bring a feeling or memory into your mind
Dinsurmountable – too big or difficult to deal with
Dmeticulously – very carefully, paying attention to every detail
Talk · 2 min
Which writer do you relate to most? Do you agree that few people really have the eye? Would you be more careful with your photos if you only had ten?
TrainerSB p.22 · Ex 1 · Verb + noun
Why would you change…?
change: your doctorgearyour nameplacessidesthe subjectyour tunea tyreyour ways
Example: You might change your doctor if you moved house or weren't happy with the treatment you were receiving.
AnswersSB p.22 · Ex 1
Change + noun
→change gear – in a car or on a bike, to go faster or slower, up or down a hill
→change your name – you don't like it, you become a performer, you get married
→change places – to see a film or play better, to sit next to someone else
→change sides – you no longer share the opinions of a group or party you supported
→change the subject = start talking about something else, because the topic is embarrassing or upsetting
→change your tune = express a different opinion or behave differently when your situation changes
→change a tyre – you have a puncture or the tyre is bald (worn down)
→change your ways = behave much better after a period of bad behaviour
Ask her
When did someone you know change their tune? When did you last change the subject on purpose?
TrainerSB p.22 · Ex 2 · Adjective + change
What kind of change?
All three adjectives in the group must fit the sentence.
a economic / political / socialb dramatic / sudden / considerablec pleasant / refreshing / welcomed far-reaching / significant / sweeping
AnswersSB p.22 · Ex 2
Adjective + change
1It made a c pleasant / refreshing / welcome change to see Alex in a suit.
2…plans to make d far-reaching / significant / sweeping changes to the tax system.
3The pace of a economic / political / social change has been rather slow.
4The lottery win brought about a b dramatic / sudden / considerable change in her circumstances.
Word stress
poLItical /pəˈlɪtɪkl/ · conSIderable /kənˈsɪdərəbl/ · sigNIficant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
TrainerSB p.22 · Ex 3 · Other verbs of change
Adapt, adjust or alter?
One verb fits both sentences in each pair. The words in bold are its typical collocates.
AnswersSB p.22 · Ex 3
Verbs of change
1–2adjust to being a parent · adjust the height of the chair
3–4convert the windmill into a guest house · convert dollars into euros
5–6prices vary according to… · vary the children's diet
7–8modify their behaviour · modify the design
9–10switched over to the euro · switched shifts with Brian
Your turn · SB Ex 4 · 2 min · or homework
Write two true sentences: one about you, one about Estonia or the world. Use one word from each page section.
e.g. Moving to a new school brought about a considerable change in my routine, and it took me a while to adjust.
SpeakSB p.24 · Writing Part 2 · Review
History makes a comeback
Moviesite · online magazine
History makes a comeback
The theme for next month's reviews is television series that are set in the past.
Send us a review of a television series you have watched that is set in the past. What did you learn from watching it? How do you think the series could have been better?Would you recommend it to others?
Write your review in 220–260 words.
Talk · 2 min
Look at the posters on SB p.24–25 (Stranger Things, Little Women, The Crown, Hidden Figures…). Which have you seen? Which would you never watch, and why?
Your series
Which series set in the past could you write about? It can be any period: the 1980s, the Victorian era, WW2…
1The story opens with… What follows is a series of flashbacks
2to discover / appreciate more about… you begin to appreciate / discover why
3the film relies too heavily on… I would probably advise viewers
4Told through the eyes of… the story is set during the civil war
5far better to hire a genuine Australian actor to take on the lead role
6definitely worth watching… you will probably find yourself binge watching
7to gain a deeper understanding of what it was like to face prejudice
8hard to overlook the holes in the plot; if the writers had given more thought
TrainerSB p.25 · Ex 9
What does each sentence do?
Match the sentences from Ex 8 to their job in a review. Each job has two sentences.
AnswersSB p.25 · Ex 9
Four jobs, four paragraphs
a1 and 4 – give an overview of the plot or theme
b2 and 7 – say what you have learned
c5 and 8 – suggest what could have been better
d3 and 6 – show whether or not you would recommend the series
That is also the paragraph plan for your review.
PlanSB p.25 · Ex 10 · How to go about it
Plan your review
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Wrap-upHomework
Before you go
Recall · 1 min
Without looking: one change + noun idiom, two adjectives that go with change, two verbs of change, one positive and one negative review adjective, three words from the photography texts.
Homework
Write your review of a TV series set in the past, 220–260 words, 4 paragraphs (SB p.25 Ex 10).
Use at least 3 adverb + adjective pairs and 4 verbs from Ex 8.
Grammar talking about the past (SB p.20): do the two trainers on the next slides and check yourself with the answer slides.
TrainerWords from the photography texts · Quiz
Photo words: quiz
Choose the meaning. No book, no glossary!
AnswersQuiz
Quiz: answers
1deduce – work something out from evidence
2merely – only, just
3commemorate – honour and remember an event
4retrieve – get something back
5have the eye – have a natural talent for seeing what looks good
6evocative – bringing back memories or feelings
7a tall order – a very difficult thing to achieve
8pull it off – succeed in doing something difficult
9insurmountable – too big or difficult to deal with
10meticulously – very carefully, paying attention to every detail
11invaluable – extremely useful or precious
12vague – unclear, not detailed
TrainerUse the words in new sentences
Use it
Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from the box. Change the form if you need to.
deducea tall orderpull it offevokecommemorateretrieveinvaluablemeticulouslyinsurmountablemerelyvaguehave the eye
AnswersUse it
Use it: answers
1From the mud on his boots, I deduced that he had walked across the fields.
2Organising a party for 200 people in one week is a tall order.
3Nobody thought she could beat the champion, but she pulled it off.
4The smell of fresh bread always evokes memories of my grandmother's kitchen.
5A statue was built to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.
6I couldn't retrieve any of my files after the laptop crashed.
7Her advice was invaluable: I couldn't have passed the exam without it.
8He meticulously planned every detail of the trip, down to the minute.
9At first the problems seemed insurmountable, but step by step we solved them.
10Don't worry, it was merely a suggestion, not an order.
11I only have a vague memory of my first day at school. I was three.
12Some people just have the eye: they see a great photo where others see nothing.
TrainerWord formation · like Use of English Part 3
Word families
Use the word in CAPITALS to form a word that fits the gap.
AnswersWord families
Word families: answers
1Sherlock Holmes is famous for his amazing powers of deduction. (DEDUCE)
2The song was so evocative of the 1980s that my parents started dancing. (EVOKE)
3A commemorative ceremony is held every year on the anniversary of the battle. (COMMEMORATE)
4I vaguely remember meeting him at a party years ago. (VAGUE)
5The two photos were taken almost simultaneously, from different angles. (SIMULTANEOUS)
6She felt increasingly anxious as the exam approached. (ANXIETY)
7Old family photos have an intimacy that you rarely get on Instagram. (INTIMATE)
8Data retrieval from an old hard drive can take hours. (RETRIEVE)
1What song or smell evokes a strong memory for you?
2What is a tall order for you this school year? Do you think you'll pull it off?
3Do you know anyone who really has the eye: for photos, clothes, design?
4If you lost your phone, what would you most want to retrieve?
5Is there anything you are a purist about: music, food, books?
6What do you do meticulously, and what do you do carelessly?
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TrainerSB p.22 · Change + noun · new sentences
Change + noun
Choose the right noun. Remember what each phrase means!
AnswersChange + noun
Change + noun: answers
1Every time I mention exams, my brother quickly changes the subject and starts talking about football.
2He used to say electric cars were useless, but since he bought one he has changed your tune.
3Halfway through the debate, two students changed sides and joined the other team.
4Could we change places? I can't see the screen from here.
5After he was nearly expelled, Tom promised to change your ways.
6You should change gear before you start going up the hill.
7She changed your name when she started acting professionally.
8We got a puncture on the way to the airport and had to change a tyre.
TrainerAdjectives and verbs with change
What goes with change?
1 · Odd one out: which adjective does NOT go with change?
2 · Verbs + change: use the verb in brackets in the correct form
AnswersWhat goes with change?
Collocations: answers
1a heavy change
2tall changes to the law
3a pleased change from the usual routine
4economical change in the country – economical = saving money, not about the economy
5a strong change in temperature
6a considerate change in her circumstances – considerate = kind to others
1The town has undergone a dramatic change since the factory closed.
2Some people resist change because it feels threatening.
3The new law brought about far-reaching changes.
4I find it easy to embrace change: I love trying new things.
5It took her months to cope with the sudden change in her life.
6The school is planning to make / implement / introduce some significant changes to the timetable.
Learn as chunks
make / bring about / undergo / resist / embrace / cope with / adapt to + change
TrainerSB p.22 Ex 3 · Verbs of change · meanings
Which verb means…?
AnswersVerbs of change
Meanings: answers
adaptchange to suit a new situation
adjustmake a small change so something fits or works better
alterchange something, e.g. clothes or plans
convertchange something from one form or use to another
modifychange slightly in order to improve
transformchange completely, usually for the better
varybe different in different situations
switchchange from one thing to another, often suddenly
amendchange the words of a law or document
shiftmove or change position, focus or opinion
TrainerVerbs of change + prepositions
Which preposition?
AnswersPrepositions
Prepositions: answers
1It took me ages to adapt to my new school.
2They converted the garage into a home gym.
3I've switched to / over to a cheaper phone provider.
4In spring the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
5Hotel prices vary according to / with / depending on the season.
6Her attention shifted from the teacher to her phone.
7Your eyes will adjust to the dark in a minute.
Patterns
adapt / adjust to · convert / transform X into Y · switch (over) to · vary according to · shift from X to Y
TrainerVerbs of change · choose the verb
Choose the verb
AnswersChoose the verb
Choose the verb: answers
1Could you alter these trousers? They're too long.
2Parliament amended the law after the protests.
3The old factory has been converted into luxury flats.
4Moving to Tallinn completely transformed her life.
5Temperatures vary between 5 and 15 degrees in October.
6Many animals can't adapt to rapid climate change.
7Please switch off your phones before the exam.
8The recipe was modified slightly to make it vegan.
GameExplain the word without the banned words
Taboo
Explain the word on the card. You can't say the word itself or the banned words. Your partner guesses.
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SpeakSpeaking Part 4 · Further discussion · topic: change
Talking about change
Click a question. Answer for about a minute: give your opinion, a reason and an example. Then ask me what I think.
1Do you think people become more resistant to change as they get older? Why?
2Which change in technology has had the biggest impact on young people's lives?
3Some people say schools have hardly changed in a hundred years. To what extent do you agree?
4Is it always a good idea to keep up with the latest trends?
5How might the place where you live change in the next twenty years?
6Is it better to make big changes in your life suddenly or gradually?
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I'd say that…, mainly because…Take… for example.On the other hand,…It depends to some extent on…There's a distinct possibility that…What's your view on that?
TrainerSB p.23 · Reading and Use of English Part 2 · Open cloze
Toy trends
Read the text first, ignoring the gaps: what do you find out about Barbie, GI Joe and Harry Potter? Then write one word in each gap.
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AnswersSB p.23 · Toy trends
Open cloze: answers
0in– with boys in mind (example)
1for– demand for something
2rather– rather than a baby
3as– just as much interest (as girls showed for Barbie)
4not– careful not to do something
5Despite– despite + -ing (having no backstory)
6to– quick to do something
7one– one such example
8longer– no longer holding their attention
Ex 1 · gist (TB)
Barbie was the first doll to look like a woman, not a baby. GI Joe was a similar-sized male figure in military clothing, sold as an "action figure" and not based on a TV or film character. Action figures of characters from the Harry Potter films have made more money than the films themselves.
TrainerSB p.26 · Review · Reading and Use of English Part 1 · Multiple-choice cloze
Daylight Saving Time
Read quickly: what are the main points the writer makes about DST? Then choose A, B, C or D for each gap.
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AnswersSB p.26 · Daylight Saving Time
Multiple choice: answers
0A make– make better use of (example)
1D common– common practice
2B reverse– in reverse
3A according– according to legend
4C put forward– put forward a suggestion
5D met– be met with ridicule
6A matter– a matter of debate
7B called– call something into question
8C favour– in favour of
Ex 1 · main points (TB)
DST lets people make the most of long summer days. Franklin first suggested the idea in 1784; in 1907 Willet wanted a British law, but it was rejected. It's unclear whether Germany or Canada adopted it first. Now some scientists want to drop it for health reasons, but many people want to keep it.
TrainerHomeworkSB p.20 · Ex 1 · Review
Talking about the past
Past simple, past perfect or present perfect, simple or continuous. Sometimes more than one answer works. Be ready to explain the difference.
AnswersSB p.20 · Ex 1
Review: answers
1(had) never used · attended– past perfect is optional: "until" already shows the order.
2have had– "the third time" + present perfect.
3has been crying– present evidence of a recent activity.
5ate (then felt sick) / was eating (felt sick during) / had eaten (finished meal) / had been eating (focus on the activity)
6left (after the email) / had left (before it) / was leaving (in the middle of leaving) · arrived
7told / were telling (no difference) · bought (last week, finished) / have bought (result: here it is)
8didn't do / hadn't done · did / had done– regular past habit; past perfect stresses the order.
TrainerSB p.20 · Ex 2 · Further ways
One, two or all three?
Click every option that is possible.
AnswersSB p.20 · Ex 2
Further ways: answers
1used to know / knew– not would know: would isn't used with state verbs.
2I've ridden / I rode– It's years since + positive verb.
3all three– like to have travelled / have liked to travel / have liked to have travelled.
4I'd seen– It was the first time + past perfect.
5hadn't made– I'd rather sb + past perfect for past regrets.
6going to work / to have worked– plans that didn't happen.
7After he'd done / Having done
8all three– since I've been here / I got here / my arrival.
SpeakSB p.20 · Ex 4–5
Three truths and two lies
Say five sentences about yourself with these frames. Three are true, two are lies. I ask questions, then guess.
When I was ten, I used to…It's years since I…I'd like to have…It was the first time I'd ever…I'd rather my parents hadn't…I was going to…, but…Having…, I…
Example
A: I'd rather my mum hadn't made me dress the same as my sister when I was little. It was so embarrassing! B: Seriously? What kind of clothes did you have to wear?
