Handout Units 9 + 10 Unit 9 1. Inversion 1. The police will only investigate the matter further if an official complaint is made. 2. If we had known how ill Rob was, we would have taken him straight to hospital. 3. The wind was so strong that all the trees in the park were blown down. 4. She didn’t often regret her lack of education, although she was sometimes aware of gaps in her knowledge. 5. You should only phone for an ambulance in an emergency. 6. There was never any disagreement between us 7. If it were not for financial assistance from the government, the museum would have closed long ago. 8. They had only just finished eating before a waiter started to clear away the plates. 9. Children should never be allowed into the room without adult supervision. 10. If the bridge is ever built, it will be welcomed by the local community. 2. Dilemma – the compound nouns are mixed up. Put them right SCREEN IMAGE BUSINESS IMAGE MINIMUM INSURANCE LIABILITY INSURANCE TRADE LOBBY STAFF PLAN HEALTH PRICES COMPETITIVE PRINT TURNAROUND TIME CONSUMER TURNOVER BRAND UNIONS CORPORATE WAGE Unit 10 3. Translate by using a positive adjective and a negative prefix nespolehlivý ____________ nezkušený ____________ nepravděpodobný ____________ nepřesvědčivý ____________ nepružný, neohebný ____________ neuspořádaný ____________ nesystematický ____________ nevýkonný, neefektivní ____________ nestranný, nezaujatý ____________ nepravidelný ____________ nezodpovědný ____________ dlouhodobě neudržitelný ____________ neexistující ____________ nezákonný, nemanželský ____________ nepředvídatelný ____________ nevýznamný ____________ nedůvěryhodný ____________ nevýdělečný ____________ nepoctivý ____________ nepřijatelný ____________ nedostupný ____________ negramotný ____________ 4. Conditionals Hard work usually results in promotion in this company. If … I often get ill, which seems to irritate my employer. If … The fact that workers plan to go on strike will surely damage our reputation. If… I can’t go to English classes as I have very little time. If … We advertised the product on TV. It was a waste of money. I wish … I didn’t do an MBA course and that’s why I can’t get a better job now. If … The company was taken over and half the staff was made redundant. Unless … Our clients are satisfied with the service. There is no need for change. As long as… It will be necessary for us to increase the market share to remain competitive. If … It is hardly possible to give them a bulk discount as they only buy in small quantities. If … I really regret not being able to make a decision quickly. If only … 6. Dilemma collocations LOANS PRICE FUNDING STANDARDS CAPITAL REVIEW POVERTY PROJECTS RESTRICTIONS GUARANTEE SAFEGUARDS FINANCE RECOURCES DEMAND GLOBAL WARMING JOB OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDE INCREASE EXPLOIT CONTRIBUTE FINANCE ERADICATE MEET PLACE CONDUCT RESPECT BRING DOWN ACCELERATE DICTATE 7. WB Listening 1. We are going to go for _____________________ rather than installing _________________ 2. We are also going to set up a ________________________ scheme 3. I am going to look at the products we manufacture from petroleum, such as _________________ and ____________________. 4. The research was _____________________ by the Institute for Alternative Energy. 5. The publication makes the case for reducing the ____________________ of, and _____________________ on, fossils fuels. 6. People will be using more __________ and even _____________ power, perhaps also energy from _________ 7. The waste is put into __________ and these waste chemicals are collected for ______________________