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Lic. Keta Zamora Cahuana
INGLES PARA NEGOCIOS II
Mdulo:I Unidad: 7 Semana: 7
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MODALS / SOME AND ANY
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ORIENTACIONES
You will make the difference when using the modals
for specific purposes.We will remember the use of
Be in Past and the Past Simple.
Well be talking about nouns with there is and there
are and you can participate making examples.
you will use common expressions for having
telephone conversations.
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CONTENIDOS TEMATICOS
Modals ( Can , Could,Would like )
Review of the Simple Past Tense and Verb Be.
Telephone language ( Can , Could )
Count nouns noncount nouns
Some Any
There is / There are
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MODALS
Could , can , would , should are modal verbs.
They do not add s in the third person singular.
Shell help you
he can swim.
he cans swim. ( incorrect)
For questions , invert the subject and the modal verb
Could you tell me the answer ?
Can you swim?
For the negative form , add not or -nt to the modal.
You mustnt do that.
I cant see him. or I cannot see him
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MODALS
I can play the guitar very well. ( ability )
Can I go now ? ( asking for permission )
Could you give me a hand with these problems? ( request )
I could read when I was five. ( past / ability )
If you are in a hurry you should take a taxi. ( giving advice )
he shouldnt tell lies. (giving advice )
Would you please lock the door when you come in ? (request )
would you like something to drink ? invitation )
Would you like me to help you with these bags? ( offer )
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MODALS: CAN / COULD
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MODALS : WOULD
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LETS PRACTICE
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VERB TO BE IN PAST
Affirmative form Negative Form Contraction Form
I was I was not I wasnt
You were You were not You werent
He was He was not He wasnt
She was She was not she wasnt
It was It was not it wasnt
We were We were not we werent
You were You were not You werent
They were They were not They werent
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WAS WERE : INTERROGATIVE FORM
1.Jesus was optimistic two days ago.
Was Jesus optimistic two days ago?
Yes, he was / No, he wasnt
2.They were in Colombia last year.
Were they in Colombia last year?
Yes, they were / No, they werent
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VERB TO BE IN PAST: Negative form
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We opened new branches in Brazil five years ago.
Our company produced over 30 million electrical
appliances last year.
We started a new sales strategy two months ago.
We did business with ATM Co.
ABC company went bankruptcy five years ago.
The employees thought the company did a lot of
exports.
SOME SENTENCES
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TELEPHONE LANGUAGE
Answering the phone
Hello? (informal) Thank you for calling Boyz Autobody. Jody speaking. How can I help you?
Doctor's office.
Introducing yourself
Hey George. It's Lisa calling. (informal) Hello, this is Julie Madison calling. Hi, it's Gerry from the dentist's office here.
Speaking*
Asking to speak with
someone
Is Fred in? (informal) Is Jackson there, please? (informal) Can I talk to your sister? (informal) May I speak with Mr. Green, please? Would the doctor be in/available?
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Connecting someone
Just a sec. I'll get him. (informal) Hang on one second. (informal) Please hold and I'll put you through to his office. One moment please. All of our operators are busy at this time. Please hold for the next available person.
Making special
requests
Could you please repeat that? Would you mind spelling that for me? Could you speak up a little please? Can you speak a little slower please. My English isn't very strong.
Can you call me back? I think we have a bad connection.
Can you please hold for a minute? I have another call.
Taking a message for
someone
I'm sorry, Lisa's not here at the moment. Can I ask who's calling?
He's on lunch right now. Who's calling please? He's busy right now. Can you call again later? I'll let him know you called. I'll make sure she gets the message.
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Leaving a message with
someone
Yes, can you tell him his wife called, please. No, that's okay, I'll call back later. Thanks, could you ask him to call Brian when he gets in?
Do you have a pen handy. I don't think he has my number.
Thanks. My number is 222-3456, extension 12.
Confirming information
Okay, I've got it all down. Let me repeat that just to make sure. Did you say 555 Charles St.? You said your name was John, right?
Listening to an answering
machine
Hi, this is Elizabeth. I'm sorry I'm not available to take your call at this time. Leave me a message and
I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Thank you for calling Dr. Mindin's office. Our hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please call back
during these hours, or leave a message after the
tone. If this is an emergency please call the hospital
at 333-7896.
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Leaving a message on an
answering machine
Hey Mikako. It's Yuka. Call me! (informal) Hello, this is Ricardo calling for Luke. Could you please return my call as soon as
possible. My number is 334-5689. Thank
you.
Hello Maxwell. This is Marina from the doctor's office calling. I just wanted to let
you know that you're due for a check-up
this month. Please give us a ring/buzz
whenever it's convenient.
Finishing a conversation
Well, I guess I better get going. Talk to you soon.
Thanks for calling. Bye for now. I have to let you go now. I have another call coming through. I better run.
I'm afraid that's my other line. I'll talk to you again soon. Bye.
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DIALOGUE
Ms. Sykes : Hello/ good morning! May I speak to Mr. Smith, please? I tried to call him yesterday but I couldnt get through. What happened?
Secretary : Yesterday was a holiday, madam. Could you hold on for a minute? Ill put you through to Mr. Smith.
Ms. Sykes : Oh, yes I forgot that it was a holiday yesterday. Thanks!
Secretary : Sorry madam, Mr. Smith is in a meeting right now. Would you like to leave a message?
Ms. Sykes : Yes, please. Can you tell Mr. Smith to return my call? Its 550-7025-8956.
Im calling from Mr. Rogers office.
Secretary : Sure. Ill tell him. Hell get back to you as soon as possible.
Ms. Sykes : Thank you so much!
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COUNT NOUNS
Countable nouns are easy to recognize. They are things that we can count. For example: notebook". We can count notebooks. We can have one, two, three or more
notebooks. Here are some more countable nouns:
dog, cat, animal, man, person
bottle, box, litre
coin, note, dollar
cup, plate, fork
table, chair, suitcase, bag.
Countable nouns can be singular or plural:
My cat is playing.
My cats are hungry.
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COUNT NOUNS
Use a with a singular count noun.
A desk
Use there s ( there is) with a singular count noun:
Theres a boy in the living room.
There is peace in my heart.
Use there are with plural count nouns:
There are four bedrooms in this house.
There are some old books on the shelf.
There are some fridges on the second floor.
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NON-COUNT NOUNS
A non-count noun is a noun that names a thing you cannot count.
E.g:
Music, air, information, bread, water, oil, salt, etc
Use theres ( there is ) with non-count nouns.
Theres water on the floor.
Theres some meat on the plate.
Theres juice in the glass.
Do not use a or an before a non-count noun.
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QUANTITY PHRASES
A can of tuna
A can of milk
Three bottles of oil.
Two cups of tea.
A box of cereal.
Two bags of sugar.
Two packages of bond paper.
Five bars of chocolate.
Two pieces of meat.
A slice of bread.
Two teaspoon of baking powder.
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SOME
Countable Uncountable
There are some
people.
cups.
books.
newspapers.
chairs.
shoes.
Euros.
There is some
money.
traffic.
paper.
time.
coffee.
food.
We can use some in positive sentences
with uncountable nouns:
I would like some coffee.
For polite request ( in questions)
Would you like some coffee?
We can use some in positive
sentences with
plural countable nouns.
I read some books
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ANY
Countable Uncountable
There aren't any
people.
cups.
books.
newspapers.
chairs.
shoes.
Euros.
There
isn't any
money.
traffic.
paper.
time.
coffee.
food.
We can use any in negative sentences with plural countable nouns
I don't read any books.
We can use any in negative sentences with uncountable nouns.
I don't want any coffee.
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ANY
Countable Uncountable
Are
there any
people?
cups?
books?
newspapers?
chairs?
shoes?
Euros?
Is
there any
money?
traffic?
paper?
time?
coffee?
food?
We can use any in questions with plural countable nouns
Are there any books?
We can use any in questions with uncountable nouns :
Do you need any coffee?
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SOME - ANY
Some ( with plural count and non count nouns affirmative
sentences, in positive statements and questions with Would )
I have some new ideas for the campaign.
There are some foreign students on the bus.
They bought some croissants for breakfast.
Would you like some cheese?
Any ( with plural count and non count nouns, in negative
statements and questions.
There isnt any available camera now.
She doesnt have any markers.
Do you have any doubts?
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THERE ARE THERE IS
Examples:
THERE IS a supervisor in the next office.
THERE ISNT any complaint about the service.
IS THERE a trainee on this floor?
Significa existe o hay.
We use this for Singular
nouns or uncountable nouns.
Examples:
THERE ARE several managers in the
conference room.
THERE ARENT any employees on strike.
ARE THERE ANY secretaries in the next office?
Significa existe o hay.
We use this with plural
nouns.
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What can you see in the picture? use there is and
there are
1.There is a doll on the bed.
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CONCLUSIONES Y/O ACTIVIDADES DE
INVESTIGACIN SUGERIDAS
Make a review about the use of the Modal Auiliary Verbs.
Can and could are used for requests and to ask for
permission.Would is used for offers and polite requests.
Practice making paragraphs in Past simple,in this way you
will never forget how to make statements and the writen
form of the irregular verbs.
Make up a short dialogue using the telephone expressions
and the modals.
Check pages: 54-55 / 144-156
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THANK YOU