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give

unwrap

open

accept

receive

wrap

Cultural awarenessListening, pg. 70

Think out of the box- to think about something, or how to do something, in a way that is new, different or shows imagination

Survey, n. - an investigation of the opinions, behaviour, etc. of a particular group of people, which is usually done by asking them questions

Obvious, adj. - that most people would think of or agree to

Stuff, n. - used to refer in a general way to things that people do, say, think, etc.

Advertise, n. - to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it

Customise, v. - to make or change something to suit the needs of the owner

Avoid, v. - to keep away from somebody/something; to try not to do something

Consumables, n. – products intended to be bought, used and then replaced

Stationery, n. - materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens and envelopes

Reading, pg. 69Goods, n. - things that are produced to be sold

Glassware, n. - objects made of glass

Rubber, n. - a strong substance that can be stretched and does not allow liquids to pass through it, used for making tyres, boots, etc

Drawer, n. - a part of a piece of furniture such as a desk, used for keeping things in. It is shaped like a box and has a handle on the front for pulling it out

Cupboard, n. - a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc.

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• COUNTABLE NOUNS (singular and plural)

boy – boys

apple – apples

person – people

There is a boy in front of the classroom.

The boys from the class have all passed the test.

• PLURALIA TANTUUM (countable, but always plural)

goods

consumables

trousers

scissors

Your new trousers are great.

The goods are all sold.

• UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

advice

information

rubber

Some advice you gave me was very useful.

The time is out.

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

• INDEFINITE ARTICLE A/ANThere is a boy in front of the classroom.There is an apple in the bowl.

• DEFINITE ARTICLE THEThe book I bought you is a best-seller.The boys from the class have all passed the test.The advice you gave me was very useful.

• ZERO ARTICLELife is tough.Cow is a useful animal.

Articles

Thank you for listening!