Keyword: so, such Listen to Nick’s grandmother Sylvia talking about something that has changed her life. 1 What is it? 3 What does she plan to do next? 2 Why does she like it? In which sentences, 1–4, does so or such: A mean really or very? B introduce the result of a situation? 1 He did it all so quickly that I didn’t even have time to make us a cup of tea. 2 It’s such an easy and cheap thing to use that I’m going to tell all my friends to get it as well. 3 And it’s so cheap! 4 It’s made such a difference to my life. Answer the questions. Listen again to check. Which word, so or such, is followed by: A an adjective or adverb? B a/an + (adjective) + noun? Decide together where so or such goes in these sentences? 1 You know, it’s interesting – I love my job. 4 I find a lot of channels really irritating because 2 It saves a lot of time. there are many ads. 3 So many people waste so much time 5 I didn’t realise it was a long way. looking at it. 6 It took a long time to get there that we missed the party. Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Then compare them together. 1 I was so … recently that I … 2 I had such a … day yesterday that I … 3 I find it so difficult to … that I have to … 4 … is such a/an … person that … 5 I didn’t know … was so … Example: I was so stressed recently that I thought about giving up tennis. 26 m9ff6s 9 27 a b 28 29 Discuss the ban in class. What are the most convincing reasons: ■■ in favour of the ban? ■■ against the ban? Example: A: Banning mobile phones will cause problems. B: Like what? A: Well, we won’t be able to look things up … Write a formal letter to the head of your school expressing your opinion about the new policy. In your letter you should: ■■ state whether you are in favour of it or against it and say why ■■ outline arguments that support your point of view ■■ suggest a compromise Write around 250 words. 1 Business communication: How to write a formal or business letter, p. 148. 24 Writing 25 25 Language skills Extras Explore 2 Good communication? Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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