Tuesday, July 28, 2015

July 27, 2015 - "Get" "Do" "Make" review; Gerunds and Infinitives review; Student Writing; Day 5 of "The Recruit"

Monday 7/28/2015

For each space in each sentence, use the verb Get (in the correct tense) with one of the prepositions from the box. Sometimes you need to put the object/pronoun between the main verb and the preposition - in these cases, the object/pronoun can be found in the brackets.


Over
On
Out
Around
Through
Across
Down
Away with
Around to
By
On
Up
Top of Form
1.   I was late for work because I didn't _____get up___________ in time.

2.   Can we finish this tomorrow? I am really tired and it's __getting late_________.

3.   That fat kid always __gets away with not doing sport for some reason or other.

4.   The buses in this town are awful and I prefer to use my mountain bike to __get around____________.


5.   It is raining again. Weather like this really _gets me down_ (me).

6.   The killer _got away with _his crime because the police couldn't find any evidence.


7.   I asked him to look for that report but he said he never had time to __get around to__ doing it. He is lazy, I think!

8.   We will find it easier to _get by__ once you get that part-time job at the supermarket.

9.   She never _got over losing that dream job of hers and has been depressed ever since.

10.   He didn't __get along_with his boss and finally decided to leave the company rather than stay there working for him.


11.  I can't __get through_to Tom on this phone - there's no signal in this building.

12.  You need to _get through__to your wife how terrible life would be without her. Maybe then, she will feel happier about your relationship.


Page 77 – The Passive voice of Get
1.   Reagan got shot on the day of the Oscars.
2.   No one got killed.
3.   Did you get hired for the movie role?
4.   Famous actors got paid millions of dollars for a film.
5.   His car got stolen from in front of his house.
6.   The little boy told a lie, and he got punished.
7.   Everything will get done little by little.
8.   The test scores got sent to the wrong person.
9.   One student got caught cheating on the exam.
10.  If you leave your car there, it might get towed.

Page 87 – Past participle and other adjectives with Get

Past participles with “get”
I am getting accustomed to living in the U.S.A.
I would like to get acquainted with you.
I get bored when I have nothing to do.
I get confused when the teacher speaks too quickly.
She got divorced last year.
She gets dressed every morning at 6a.m.
The mom got worried when her son stayed out late.
She got hurt when her boyfriend broke up with her.
The children got lost in the forest.
She is going to get married next year.
He gets scared in the dark.
The children are getting tired.
I am getting used to the U.S.A.

Adjectives with “get”
I get angry when I am hungry.
It’s getting dark outside.
Don’t eat sweets if you don’t want to get fat.
I am getting hungry.  Can we eat?
Before I sing on stage I get very nervous.
He is getting old.  He should be more careful about his health.
They got rich when they struck oil.
I have been up all night.  I am getting sleepy.
My mother gets upset when I don’t do my homework.
I hope you get well soon.

Page 87 – Exercise 18
A:  Angelina Jolie is my favorite actress.  When she got married, I felt so sad.  But when she got divorced just two years later, I was so happy.  But then, she started dating Brad Pitt.
B:  Happy? Sad? Do you think Angelina is interested in you?  She doesn’t even know you!
A:  I keep sending her letters.  I would like to get acquainted with her.
B:  She’s not going to answer your letters.  She is too rich and famous to pay attention to you.
A:  Well, I’m an actor, too, you know.
B:  Mostly, you’re just a waiter.
A:  I’m not always going to be a waiter.  When acting studios discover me, I’m going to be famous, and Angelina will notice me if she gets single again.
B:  Well, it’s possible that she’ll get divorced.  But you’ll be an old man when, and if, you are famous.
A:  That doesn’t matter.  Someday it will happen, and I’ll meet Angelina.
B:  By that time, she will be old and you won’t be interested in her anymore.
A:  I’ll always be interested in her. She’s my one true love.
B:  Oh, really?  What does your girlfriend have to say about that?
A:  I never talk to her about Angelina.  One time I told her how much I like Angelina, and she got angry.
B:  I don’t think your girlfriend has anything to worry about.


Be vs. Get
Be + past participle = status of a noun over a period of time
Is married
Is single
Is divorced

Get + past participle = become
Got married
Got single
Got divorced

Be + adjective = status of a noun over a period of time
Is rich
Is old

Get + adjective = become
Get rich
Get old


Note:  “Get” can be used instead of “be” in certain conversational expressions. 
-      Reagan got shot in 1981.
-      No one got killed.
-      Some people got wounded.

Note:  Do not use get when the agent is mentioned:
Wrong:  Reagan got shot by John Hinckley
Right:    Reagan was shot by John Hinckley




Various exercises

“To get” video explanation:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK8ENDodSPA
·       To receive (get a present)
·       To indicate a change/to become + adjective (get rich)
·       To bring/To buy/To find (get groceries)
·       Add it to “have” and “have to” (have to get home)
·       Part of phrasal verbs (
·       Part of expressions (Get out of town – it means “Are you serious?”


Expressions using “get”
1)           You’ll get the letter tomorrow.
         Get – receive
2)           If you are not careful, you’ll get sick.
         Get – to become
3)           I don’t get what you’re saying.
         Get – to understand
4)           How do I get to the highway?
         Get – to reach (somewhere) or to arrive at a place
5)           Do you get along with your colleagues?
         Gel along with – have a good relationship
6)           I want to get away from the rat race.
         Get away – to take a break
7)           The police arrested the thief.  He didn’t get away with his crime.
         Get away with – escape without being punished
8)           When did you get back from your trip?
         Get back – come back
9)           If you do something bad to me, I’ll get back at you.
         Get back at – you will take revenge
         Can also say “get even with”
10)              I hope you get better soon.
         Get better – to feel better/recover
11)              Maria joined the gym to get in shape.
         Get in shape – become slimmer/healthier
12)              I’ve been trying to get in touch with you
         Get in touch – try to contact
13)              I have something to tell you.  I need to get it off my chest
         Get it off my chest – need to share thoughts/feelings…lessen the         burden by sharing with others
14)              Peter hasn’t gotten over his father’s death
         Gotten over/Get over/got over – to recover from something
15)              If you want to come into my house, you have to get rid of that   cigarette.
         Get rid of – discard/throw away
16)              Stop joking.  You need to get serious.
         Get serious – focus/concentrate
17)              What time do you get up in the morning?
         Get up in the morning – wake up
18)              Kelly hasn’t gotten up the courage to ask John out on a date.
         Gotten up the courage – gathered the courage or the guts to do something
19)              Ignore what she says.  Don’t let her get the better of you.
         Get the better of you – take advantage of you/change your mood or mindset
20)              We got lost on our way from the jungle.
         Got lost/get lost – can’t find your way

Expressions using “Get”

I get up very late. (simple present)
I got back from work very late. (simple past)
I didn’t get even with him. (simple past negative)
I haven’t gotten in touch with Maria.

Get in all verb forms


Different uses of “make”

1)  Birds make nests out of branches and twigs.
To build or create

2)  I made pasta last week.
Cooked

3)  They have made a lot of money on the deal.
Have made – have earned
How much money do you make (earn)?

4)  You’ll make an excellent mother.
Make = be/become

5)  I didn’t make my train this morning.
Didn’t make – didn’t reach on time

6)  That team will never make the World Series.
Achieve/win

7)  I don’t know what to make of that comment.
Understand/judge

8)  You are making me angry!
Causing me to become

9)  Please fill in the make and model of your lost phone.
Noun – brand name



“Do” vs. “Make
more explanation: 


Do:
Past tense = did                   Ex:  I did my homework
Past participle = done           Ex:  I have done my homework

Use “do” to describe an action.
Ex:   “The chef is doing the cooking.”
Not, “The chef is making the cooking.”

Make:
Past tense = made
Past participle = made

Use “make” when you create something.
Ex:   “I have made a sandwich.”
Not, “I have done a sandwich.”


Do:
Specific job or task which we MUST do/do regularly.
I am doing the ironing.
Jane did the shopping yesterday.
Helen is doing the washing up.
All of these examples are specific jobs or tasks.

Describe non-specific activities or actions.
I am bored.  I want to do something.
Mark likes doing nothing on Sundays.
-        something/nothing – words that suggest that the activity is non-specific)
-        anything, everything are other common words

                 Use “do” to replace another verb.
                 I am not ready.  I have to do my hair.

                 I’ll do the bathroom if you do the car.  (“do” is replacing “clean”)
Informal; usually only for spoken English.



Expressions/Exceptions to the rule for “do” – read these with your partner.  Write a sentence with a similar meaning.
Anything
Today we are allowed to do anything we want.
Assignment
“Have you done the assignment?”
Best
“Good luck.  Do your best.”
Business
“Let’s do business together.”
Chores
“My mother wants me to do my chores.”
Course
Mark is doing a computing course at the university.
Crossword
I am busy.  I am doing the crossword puzzle.
Damage
The storm did damage to the house.
Dance
Look at dad.  He’s doing a funny dance!
Dishes
She is going to do the dishes later.
Drawing
He did a very good drawing of our house yesterday.
Everything
Please do everything I asked.
Favor
Will you do me a favor please?
Gardening
I enjoy doing the gardening in the summer.
Good
Mother Theresa did a lot of good for poor people.
Hair
Can you help me do my hair?
Harm
Stop complaining.  He isn’t doing any harm.
Homework
He is in his room doing his homework.
Housework
I hate doing the housework.
Ironing
I don’t want to do the ironing.
Job
My manager is happy because I do my job well.
Laundry
We will do the laundry tomorrow.
Nails
Would you like me to do your nails?
Nothing
You are very lazy.  You do nothing all day.
Project
Let’s do this project together.
Research
The company does medical research.
Service
Thank you.  You have done me a great service.
Shopping
I did the shopping yesterday.
Teeth
Children, do your teeth and go to bed, please!
Washing
Please do the washing before watching television.
Work
I must do some work before the meeting.







Make: 
The creation of something
Clare has made a beautiful dress.  (not “Clare has done a beautiful dress.”)

Food and drink
Make me some food.
Make me a drink.
She is making coffee.

Expressions/Exceptions to the rule for “make
Announcement
Today, the President made an important announcement.
Appointment
I am going to make an appointment with my dentist.
Bed
I didn’t make my bed this morning.
Bet
I have made a bet on the World Cup.
Change
I hope that the new manager will make some changes.
Choice
It is a difficult choice to make.
Comment
I am going to make a comment about Andrew’s lessons.
Complaint
The food was bad so I made a complaint to the manager.
Decision
I have made a decision to leave my job.
Effort
I am pleased that he has made an effort to work harder.
Excuse
Stop making excuses!
Fortune
Bill Gates is very rich.  He has made a fortune.
Friend
David has made lots of friends at school.
Impression
The teacher likes me.  I made a good impression.
Joke
My dad is always making bad jokes.
List
Make a list of your favorite foods.
Meal
She made a nice meal for her parents.
Mess
My children always make a mess with their toys.
Mistake
I am sorry.  I made a mistake.
Money
Justin Bieber makes lots of money.
Noise
Please be quiet.  You are making too much noise.
Offer
They made an offer to buy the car.
Peace
Let’s stop arguing and make peace.
Phone call
I have to make an important phone call.
Plan
I want to make a plan for my future.
Point
I agreed with him.  He made a good point.
Profit/loss
Last year, we made a profit of $50,000.
Progress
The company is making excellent progress.
Promise
I made a promise to my wife.
Reservation
He made a reservation at the Hilton hotel in London.
Sound
“Shhh, be quiet, please don’t make a sound!”
Speech
The Queen makes a speech every year on Christmas Day.
Statement
The President made a statement about the elections.
Suggestion
Sir, could I make a suggestion?

Which one is correct?
“Can you do me a favor?”
“Can you make me a favor?”

Sarah is doing her homework?
Sarah is making her homework?

Do a list of your favorite foods.
Make a list of your favorite foods.

The President has done lots of changes to the company.
The President has made lots of changes to the company.

Top of Form
  1. I have to ___ a telephone call.
    a. do                 b. make
  2. She didn't ___ her best so she felt sad.
    a. do                 b. make
  3. It was the first time she didn't ___ the beds.
    a. do                 b. make
  4. She was late so she didn't ___ breakfast for them.
    a. do                 b. make
  5. He ___ the assignment, but forgot to bring it to school.
    a. did                b. make
  6. He has to ___ the housework before he can go.
    a. do                 b. make
  7. There are so many decisions to ___.
    a. do                 b. make
  8. Did you ___ a reservation for tonight?
    a. do                 b. make
  9. Did he ___ the doctor's appointment yet?
    a. do                 b. make
  10. He was busy ___ the food shopping.
    a. doing                       b. making
  11. He ___ a lot of research.
    a. does              b. makes
  12. The people wanted to ___ peace.
    a. do                 b. make
  13. The children are ___ too much noise.
    a. doing                        b. making
  14. It was a pleasure ___ business with you.
    a. doing                        b. making
  15. I must ___ my homework before I go to bed.
    a. do                 b. make
  16. Why does he always ___ a promise and then break it?
    a. do                 b. make
  17. A famous movie star is going to ___ an appearance here tonight.
    a. do                 b. make
  18. I will ___ the dinner dishes.
    a. do                 b. make
  19. You can ___ the dinner.
    a. do                 b. make
  20. You are going to have to ___ some changes here.
    a. do                 b. make
  21. Can you tell me how much money he ___?
    a. does              b. makes
  22. Can you ___ me a favor and lend me some money?
    a. do                 b. make
  23. She spends too much time ___ her hair and nails.
    a. doing                        b. making
  24. I think he is trying to ___ trouble for you.
    a. do                 b. make
  25. Hurry up and ___ a decision.
    a. do                 b. make




Explanation

worksheet

1.      Mary enjoys __listening___ to music. (listen)
2.      I don’t mind __doing__________  the washing up. (do)
3.      Irregular verbs are not easy _to remember____  . (remember)
4.      Mathew is really good at _cooking______  . (cook)
5.      She waited __to buy________  a movie ticket. (buy)
6.      The doctor encouraged his patients ____to eat________   healthy food. (eat)
7.      My flat is easy ___to find_________  . (find)
8.      She is interested in _becoming_____  a doctor. (become)
9.      He is saving money __to buy_____  a new car. (buy)
10.    When I met her I couldn’t help _hugging___________  her. (hug)
11.    My favorite hobby is __cooking________  . (cook)
12.    My father helped me __to do_________  my homework. (do)
13.    I’m sick of ___eating________  hamburgers every day. (eat)
14.    It is important _to surf_____  the net for more information. (surf)
15.    She advised me __to see_______  a doctor as soon as possible. (see)
16.    I don’t feel like __studying______  English today. (study)
17.    Isabel got Mike _to wash_______  her car (wash)
18.    ____To do_  sport every day is good for your health. (do)
19.    At last they decided __to rent___  the apartment. (rent)
20.    I pretended __to be__  asleep. (be)
21.    Sheila stopped _to  say______  hello to her friends. (say)
22.    It’s no use __crying_______  over spilt milk. (cry)
23.    The following questions are easy _to answer___  . (answer)
24.    She told us where _to find__  the necessary material. (find)
25.    Would you mind _posting_  this letter for me? (post)
26.    They suggested _traveling____  by bus. (travel)
27.    We plan ___to go_  to Europe this summer(go)
28.    It was hard for her _to quit_  smoking. (quit)
29.    We were all happy about __celebrating  the New Year in Vienna. (celebrate)
30.    It seems difficult ___to know___everything about the topic. (know)
31.    Just avoid __maing__  unnecessary mistakes. (make)
32.    Can you imagine _finishing_  my car before we leave? (finish)
33.    We are used to getting___  up early in the morning. (get)
34.    She enjoys __painting___  . (paint)
35.    I forgot _to lock_  the door when I left. (lock)
36.    I regret _to inform_  you that your application was rejected. (inform)
37.    We intend _to visit__  you next spring. (visit)
38.    I decided __to exercise_  more often. (exercise)
39.    Mary keeps __talking_  about her problems. (talk)
40.    Ireland doesn’t allow _smoking  in bars. (smoke)
41.    Nancy seemed _to be_  disappointed. (be)
42.    I can’t bear to _to have_  so much responsibility. (have)
43.    She is fond of __having_  picnics. (have)
44.    She promised _to stop  smoking. (stop)
45.    They urge their citizens _to recycle__  more waste. (recycle)
46.    John is thinking about _studying__  abroad. (study)
47.    She considered __moving__  to New York. (move)
48.    The aquarium needs _cleaning__  . (clean)
49.    Tom agrees __to help__  me. (help)
50.    She warned him ___not to be_  late. (not be)

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Student Writing Assignment:  Write 5-10 sentences about yourself using a variety of tenses


Juan
I come from Colombia, I have been working as a missionary since 1986. I worked with the Roman Catholic Church until I got married in 2002. I couldn’t continue with them because they don’t accept married priests. I came to the U.S. by invitation of the Old Catholic Church.  This Church has always accepted married priests. I have been in many countries teaching the holy scriptures.

Over the years, my English has improved. I hope to get my English certificate this December here at Citrus College.  My dream is to teach the holy scripture to the young people around the world. I have had a lot of experience working with people. I have always loved my job as a priest or a pastor. Anyway,  the most important thing is not the title.  The most important thing is to love the Lord over all things and  love my neighbor as myself.

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“The Recruit”  continued……


James Clayton (the main character) and the other recruits are given a series of tests to pass.  James shows his cleverness by passing all the tests.  Walter spies on James to see how he behaves in all situations including a poker game.  James bluffs and wins at poker.  The next test that Walter gives the recruits is to go to a bar and successfully ask someone out on a date.  James is about to succeed when he sees Layla looking nervous and drunk.  He goes over to talk to her and she tells him she’s been “cut”.  They continue talking and James tells Layla that he will call her a cab to take her home.  She convinces him to go outside of the bar with her.  Once they are outside, she reveals to him that she has tricked him.  James fails the bar test…to be continued……

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