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Unit 7 Going away
Infinitives of Purpose. Main clause + to infinitive for reason • I have to go online to find a flight • I’m going to Brisbane to see my relatives To infinitive in a response. • Why are you going to Brisbane? • To see my relatives. The to infinitive can be used to give a reason or purpose to answer the question why.
It’s + adjective + to … • It’s + adj + to-infinitive • It’s easy to find a cheap flight online. • It’s nice to say “Thank you”. Negative statements It’s + not + adj + to-infintive It’s not hard to do Questions Is it + adjective + to-infinitive Is it expensive to fly to Brisbane?
p67 • 1. A go to Tokyo to study Japanese • B. So, is it necessary to learn some Japanese… • A. It’s nice to say “Thank you” … It’s important to know a few expressions … to get a phrase book to read … 2. A: to buy a guidebook to get some ideas B: So, is it easy to get around Tokyo? A: it’s not hard to use the subway .. It’s easy to get lost . • A: go to the bank to change some money… it’s good to have some cash… carry some cash to pay for … B: It’s not possible to pay … A: It’s not easy to do that …
Make your own statements Think about situations other than travel and make statements using: • It’s nice to … • It’s hard to … • It’s easy to… • It’s good to … • It’s important to …
Advice and suggestions Should(not) – Strong advice Subject + should(not) + base form of the verb You should take some insect repellent. Could - suggestion Subject + could + base form of the verb You could borrow some money Need to - necessary Subject + need to + base form of the verb You need to keep warm.
Questions (why don’t you … ? Do you want to … ?) Why don’t you take some water? Do you want to eat something before you go? It’s a good idea + to-infinitive It’s a good idea to have something warm. Imperatives Take a hat. Don’t forget to take a toothbrush!