ni2 22/1/13

REMEMBER: the date of the written exam is January 29^th.

ITunes -> podcasts ->English as a second language – 6 minute English (BBC)

also, too, as well, either

also, too and as well can be used in many of the same contexts

• She's a valued colleague, and a great friend too OR and a great friend as well OR and also a great friend.

also is the most formal and the most likely to be used in formal writing such as reports.

as well is the most informal and the most likely to be used in speech.!!

too is never used at the beginning of a clause. 

Also is not usually used at the end of a clause

• Smoking makes you ill. It costs a lot too/as well OR It's also expensive OR Also, it's expensive.

Use either when you are adding another negative fact

• Our first attempt didn't work, and our second didn't either (NOT also didn't).

state school [countable]

1 British English a British school which receives money from the government and provides free education

private school [countable]

a school that is not supported by government money, where education must be paid for by the children's parents

public school [countable]

1 in Britain, a private school for children aged between 13 and 18, whose parents pay for their education. The children often live at the school while they are studying

boarding school

keep up with the Joneses

Fig. to try to match the lifestyle of one's neighbors.

studious /ˈstjuːdiəs/ UK  US  adjetivo

 estudioso -a, aplicado -a

rivalry /ˈraɪvəlri/ UK  US  sustantivo (plural -ries)

rivalidad

Exam practice

Tick the true sentences:

Conversation 1:

- The students listen carefully in class.

- The teacher doesn’t want to be too tough on the students.

Conversation 2:

- The student didn’t read the question right.

- She isn’t too interested in that master anyway.

Conversation 3:

- Meeting deadlines is truly relevant.

- Excuses are unacceptable.

Conversation 4:

- They are happier because teachers are more demanding.

- There could be more discipline.