20.4 Oneupmanship Practice

A: I’ve got a watch

with a silver strap, that tells you the date.

B: That’s nothing. I’ve got one

that you can wear under water. with an alarm. that’s got an alarm. with a gold strap. that tells you the date and the day.

Have similar conversations. A has got:

a pen that writes in two colours a car with electric windows a chess set that you can put in your pocket a camera with an automatic flash

a flat that overlooks the sea a penknife ... a jacket... a dog …

20.5 Wedding presents Free practice

Work in groups.

Student A: You are going to get married. Three friends want to know what wedding presents to get you. Tell them exactly what you want.

The others: Each of you is going to buy A a wedding present. Find out exactly what he/she wants.

Writing

Write a letter to a friend who wants to know what to give you as a wedding present. Give him/her a choice of three things that you would like.

20.6 OBJECTS WITH A PURPOSE

Presentation and practice

A sleeping pills a sewing machine a riding hat a carving knife correcting fluid

В a screwdriver a dishwasher a fire-extinguisher a lawn mower fly killer

С a message pad paper clips photo mounts nail varnish face cream

1. How are the three lists different ?

2 Say what each thing is for.

Examples

Sleeping pills are pills		that help you get to sleep. (that) you take when you can’t sleep.
A screwdriver is a tool	(that) you turn screws with, (that) you use for turning screws.

Now look at the things below.

What different kinds are there ? Which list do they belong to ?

brush paper

opener basket

glasses cards

20.7 Asking for things you need Practice

Look at the remarks below. What is the person asking for in each case?

1. ‘Have you got a bottle of that white stuff for painting over typing mistakes ?’

2. ‘I need one of those things you use for taking corks out of bottles.’

3. ‘Do you happen to have one of those gadgets that are used for catching mice ?’

You’re staying at a friend’s house. You find yourself in the following situations, where you need to ask for something. Ask your friend for them, by explaining what each thing is for.

1. You’ve washed your hair and it’s still wet.

2. You’d like to clean your shoes.

3. You’ve bought some lemons and you want to make some lemon juice.

4. Your pencil is blunt.

5. You’ve spilt some food on your clothes, and there’s a greasy stain.

6. You’ve got some coffee beans and you want to make some coffee.

7. You’re setting off on a long overnight drive, and you want to take a hot drink with you.

What are the names of the things you have asked for ?