B2.2 5/12/18

Correct homework, p. 35

rea‧lize (also realise British English)

p. 37 Vocabulary

On the same page

If a group of people are on the same page, they are working well together and have the same aims

 We need to get environmentalists and businesses on the same page to improve things.

Nosy, nosey /ˈnəʊzi $ ˈnoʊ-/ ●○○ adjective (comparative nosier, superlative nosiest)   

Always wanting to find out things that do not concern you, especially other people’s private affairs

 Don’t be so nosy!

 A nosy neighbour

Let the cat out of the bag

To tell someone a secret, especially without intending to

spill the beans

Informal- to tell something that someone else wanted you to keep a secret

ˈpocket ˌmoney noun [uncountable]    

1 British English a small amount of money that parents give regularly to their children, usually every week or month SYN allowance American English

- How much pocket money do you get?

2 informal a small amount of extra money that you earn in order to spend it on things you want

- I give a few private lessons too, for pocket money.

Homework: p. 38. (grammar)

p. 39

debt /det/

oughtn’t /ˈɔːtnt $ ˈɒː-/   

the short form of ‘ought not’

- You oughtn’t to drive if you’re tired.

OUGHT TO is used when we want to express an objective truth.

In other words, ‘what is necessary, and cannot be avoided’

That’s why we usually use OUGHT TO when we are talking about laws, duties and regulations.

-They ought to follow the school’s policy, or they will get expelled.

-According to this road sign, they ought to stop here.

had better

a) used to give advice about what someone should do, or to say what you should do or need to do

 I’d better go and get ready.

 I think you’d better ask Jo first.

 You had better not tell Oliver (=it is not a good idea).

b) used to threaten someone

 You’d better keep your mouth shut about this.

► In speech, people usually shorten had to ’d, and may not pronounce it at all. But do not leave out had or ’d in writing: You’d better (NOT You better) come here!

See AULA VIRTUAL for more tips on GIVING ADVICE.