Unit 8 L4 N.I.3

I’d rather be…

Would rather and would prefer

By Profr. José Ma. Jaramillo S.

May 2009

Vocabulary

Personal Qualities

Artistic appreciation Assertive

Communication skills

competive

Concern for others

Courtesy

creativity friendliness

Popular College Majors in USA

Criminology

Environmental science

Fashion

hospitality Interior design

Nutritional Science Film studies

broadcasting

What personal qualities should people with these jobs have?

architect cashier

politician doctor

Let’s work in your books pag. 50 Ex. 1 n 2

Lucy: Hey! Mike are you ready to start the new semester next Monday?Mike: Not yet.Lucy: Why? Don’t you have the material required?Mike: No, I already have everthing I will need the point is that I haven’t decided the major I will choose for this semester. Lucy: I know what you mean, taking a decision is sometimes difficult. Well, I already choose health classes, why don’t you take them with me?Mike: I’m not sure I’d rather not. I’d prefer to study something more interesting for me.Lucy: Well, let’s see. What would you rather take?

Mike: I’d rather take classes where I need to be competitive, friendly and perseverance.Lucy: Mmm, would you prefer to take criminology or economics classes?Mike: I’d prefer not to study either.Lucy: would your rather take broadcasting or films studies?Mike: Mmm I’d rather not take either.Lucy: Well It’s hard to take a decision with you. Tell me what do you prefer?Mike: I’d prefer to take fitness or sports classes, what do you think?Lucy: that’s a great idea, you love to exercises and sports that will be terrific for you!

Check the conversation and practice with a partner.

We use the modal expressions “would prefer” and “would rather” to talk about our preferences in English.

These two expression mean the same thing and are synonyms for the verb “prefer.”

Would prefer &Would prefer &Would ratherWould rather

““would rather” takes the base form would rather” takes the base form of the verb. Check the examples:of the verb. Check the examples:

Would you rather take singing or acting classes?

I’d rather take singing classes I’d rather take another course than

study singing. I’d rather not take either.

If you had the opportunity to work oversea would you rather work in USA or CANADA?

I’d rather work in USA I’d rather work in another country I’d raher not work either.

Would you rather go to Cancun or Acapulco on vacation?

I’d rather go to Cancun I’d rather go to Puerto Vallarta is

better. I’d rather not go to the beach. I’d

rather go camping.

““would prefer” usually takes an would prefer” usually takes an infinitive. infinitive. If you won the lottery, would you

prefer to live in Monterrey or in Teran?

I’d prefer to live in Teran is more relaxing.

I’d prefer to live in another place. I’d prefer not to live either.

Would you prefer to study film or crime?

I’d prefer to study film is less stressful.

I’d prefer to study another subject. I’d prefer not to study either. I don’t

like them.

Which career would you choose? Would you prefer to take medicine or engineering?

I’d prefer to take another one. I’d prefer to take medicine is more

rewarding.either. I’d prefer to study as an

accountant.

Practice . . .Practice . . .1. Would you prefer to eat Italian

food or Chinese food?2. Would you rather travel to India

or China?3. Would you prefer to work 5 8-

hour days or 4 10-hour days?4. Would you rather have a cat, a

dog, or a mouse?

Match the columns writing the letter on the line.1. Running is more pleasant than swimming. ______2. I don't really want to go riding. ______3. I hate writing letters! ______4. I feel tired this evening . ______5. Dogs are more faithful than cats. ______6. Shall we go by plane? Well ______7. Do you mind if I tell you the truth? Humm! ______8. This course is really boring. ______9. Do you like English food? ______10. Could you do the washing up? ______

A. I 'D PREFER NOT TO GO TO THE THEATRE B. I PREFER FRENCH FOOD TO ENGLISH C. I'D RATHER STAY HERE WITH MY FRIENDS

D. I’D PREFER TO SEND E-MAILS THAN TO WRITE LETTERSE. I'D RATHER NOT. F. I'D RATHER YOU DIDN'TG. I'D RATHER GO BY TRAIN H. I'D PREFER TO BE AT HOME I. I RATHER HAVE DOGS THAN CATS

J. I PREFER RUNNING TO SWIMMING

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How can I do it?

By + gerund to describe how to do things

By Profr. José Ma. Jaramillo S.

May 2009

Skills people would like to

improve in their lives.

Do exercise Play a sport

Make new friends

Good readers

The best way to learn cooking is by taking a course and practicing.

By + gerund to describe how to do By + gerund to describe how to do thingsthings

We use by + gerund to say how something can happen

You could improve your English by listening and watching videos.

One way to learn driving is by asking a friend to borrow you his/her car.

The best way to improve your skills in computer is by getting use with the programs

We use by + gerund to describe how something was done:

I lost weight by doing exercise every morning.

I got a lot of friends at college by being my self and spending time with them.

I finish high school by working hard and listening to my teacher

We use by + gerund to describe how something could be done.

One way to becoming fluent is by talking a lot in class.

I’m excellent at sports by practicing every day at school.

I finished my book by reading every night before sleeling.

Let’s practice with on your

books!

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