Look at the underlined sentences in the articles on pp. 55–56. Can you classify them as A (real conditional) or B (unreal conditional)? Write one more example from the texts under the rules in the grammar box. Read the situations, then Circle the correct words in the sentences. Situation What the person says 1 I might see Susan this afternoon. “If I see / saw Susan, I’ll / I’d give her your message.” 2 I don’t have a bike. “If I have / had a bike, I’ll / I’d use it to get to school.” 3 He hates exercise. “ He’ll / He’d be a lot healthier if he does / did some exercise.” 4 This is a fact. “When we laugh / laughed , we exercise / will exercise our facial muscles.” 5 We might go to Spain in July. “If we go / went to Spain, we’ll / we’d visit Andalusia first.” 6 She’ll probably work late tonight. “If she works / worked late, she’ll / she’d get a taxi home.” 7 TV series always make her cry. “If she watches / will watch this series, she will cry / cries . Complete these sentences. Think about your situation, then choose the correct form. 1 If I have / had time this weekend, … If I have time this weekend, I’ll go and see that new film by Quentin Tarantino. (You probably have time.) If I had time this weekend, I’d go and see that new film by Quentin Tarantino. (You don’t have time.) 2 If I need / needed some new clothes, 3 If my friend calls / called later, 4 If I can / could change one thing in my room at home, Media task. Go online and do some research on one of the following topics or choose one of your own. ■■ why we get the hiccups ■■ why we sneeze when we look at the sun ■■ … ■■ why we get goosebumps ■■ why we get a stitch when we run Present your findings in class. Are there any curious facts that you have always wanted to know about? What type of conditional do you use most often to describe these facts? Give examples from your presentation. Andy says, “If I could change one thing about outdoor sports in Austria, I would make ski lift tickets much cheaper.” Think of more things in Austria you would personally like to change, and how. Consider: ■■ schools ■■ interpersonal relationships ■■ shopping ■■ laws ■■ transport ■■ free-time activities What type of conditional do you use to discuss this topic? Give examples. Talk in groups. What do you think about each other’s ideas? Write a blog entry about the following topic: If I won €50,000, I’d … ■■ Describe how you would spend the first days after having received the money. ■■ Explain why having the money would / would not make you a happier person. ■■ Speculate about what other people would do in the same situation. Write around 200 words. c 5 6 7 a Speaking b c 8 a b c 9 Writing Language skills Extras Explore 5 How do you feel? 57 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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