New English File_Intermediate_3C

1. UNIT 3C - SUCCESS

2. UNIT 3C - SUCCESS
Grammar PronunciationVocabulary Writing

3. Grammar: can, could, be able to (ability and possibility)
UNIT 3C - SUCCESS
Pronunciation: sentence stress
Writing
Vocabulary: -ed/ -ing adjectives

4. UNIT 3C - GRAMMAR

5. ABILITY
- CAN
- BE ABLE TO
→ BE = (IS/ AM/ ARE)
- COULD
- BE ABLE TO
→ BE = (WAS/ WERE)
PRESENT ABILITY PAST ABILITY
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6. ABILITY
- CAN: ability to do something
in the present
- Ex: I can speak English and
French fluently.
- BE ABLE TO: manage to do
something in the present
(includes some difficulties)
- Ex: Even though she has lost
her left hand at an accident,
she is able to do housework
alone.
PRESENT ABILITY
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7. ABILITY
1. Mary ________type very quickly.
2. After having lots of classes, Henry __________ dance well
enough now.
3. My sister _________ run 100 meters in 15 minutes. No one at
school is as good as her at running.
4. On Saturday nights, you ________ watch “Supernatural” re-
runs on this channel.
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PRESENT ABILITY
can
is able to
is able to
can

8. ABILITY
? What can you do?
? What are you able to do?
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PRESENT ABILITY

9. ABILITY
- COULD: ability to do
something in the past
- Ex: When I was a child, I could
climb the tall trees easily.
- BE ABLE TO: manage to do
something in the past
(includes some difficulties)
- Ex: After Titanic had sunk,
nearly 700 people were able
to survive.
PAST ABILITY
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10. ABILITY
1. I had a lot of work to do, but I ____________ finish it all in
time.
2. Yesterday I ____________ wash the dishes because the dish
washer was broken.
3. After the ship had sunk, Rebecca ____________ swim to the
shore and survive.
4. Last year, I __________ go on holiday but this year there is no
chance.
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PAST ABILITY
was able to
couldn’t
was able to
could

11. ABILITY
When you were 5, …?
Could you swim well? Could you write your name?
Were you able to tie your shoes? Were you able to climb
tall trees?
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PAST ABILITY

12. ABILITY
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GAME – LUCKY ANIMAL

13. ABILITY
My uncle was very clever.
He __________ speak 4 languages.
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GAME – LUCKY ANIMAL
could

14. ABILITY
My father wasn’t at home when I phoned, but I _________
contact him later.
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GAME – LUCKY ANIMAL
could

15. ABILITY
A little boy fell into the river but some men ____________
rescue him.
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GAME – LUCKY ANIMAL
were able to

16. ABILITY
He had forgotten to bring his camera so he____________ take
any photo.
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GAME – LUCKY ANIMAL
couldn’t

17. ABILITY
Although they had locked themselves out of the apartment,
they _____________ get in through window.
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GAME – LUCKY ANIMAL
were able to

18. ABILITY
After his operation, he has so much pain that he ___________
walk without help.
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GAME – LUCKY ANIMAL
isn’t able to

19. ABILITY
My cousin is very talented. She ___________ speak 7
languages.
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GAME – LUCKY ANIMAL
can

20. ABILITY
Although he is sick, he ______________ complete the task on
time.
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GAME – LUCKY ANIMAL
is able to

21. ABILITY
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SPEAKING

22. UNIT 3C - VOCABULARY

23. VOCABULARY
He is bored.
Studying is boring.
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES

24. VOCABULARY
He is embarrassed.
This is an embarrassing situation.
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES

25. VOCABULARY
Underline the correct adjective in these sentences.
1. I fail my first test. I was really disappointed / disappointing.
2. It’s so embarrassed / embarrassing to admit I can’t do
something that all my friends are able to do.
3. I hate not being able to communicate –
it’s so frustrated / frustrating.
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
disappointed.
embarrassing
frustrating

26. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
1. What do you think is the most excit_____ sport to watch?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
exciting

27. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
2. What music do you listen to if you feel depress_____?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
depressed?

28. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
3. What was the last interest_____TV programme you watched?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
interesting

29. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
4. Have you ever disappoint_____ by a birthday present?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
disappointed

30. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
5. Which do you find more tir_____, travelling by car or by public
transport?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
tired

31. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
6. Are you often bor_____ at work or school?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
bored

32. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
7. What’s the most imbarrass_____ thing that’s ever happened
to you?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
embarrassing

33. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
8. Are you frighten_____ of any insects?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
frightened

34. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
9. Do you feel tir_____ in the morning?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
tired

35. VOCABULARY
d. Complete the adjectives with –ed or -ing
10. What’s the most bor_____ film you’ve seen recently?
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_ED / _ING ADJECTIVES
boring

36. VOCABULARY
Ask and answer the questions in pairs. Ask for more information.
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SPEAKING

37. UNIT 3C - PRONUNCIATION

38. PRONUNCIATION
a. Listen and write six sentences with can/ can’t or could/
couldn’t
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SENTENCE STRESS

39. PRONUNCIATION
a. Listen and write six sentences with can/ can’t or could/
couldn’t
1. He could read when he was four.
2. I can't play the guitar.
3. Where could we have dinner?
4. I can see what you mean.
5. We couldn't find the street.
6. What can you do there?
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SENTENCE STRESS

40. PRONUNCIATION
b. Listen and repeat the sentences.
1. I’d love to be able to ski.
2. We won’t be able to come.
3. I’ve never been able to dance.
4. She hates not being able to drive.
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SENTENCE STRESS

41. PRONUNCIATION
c. Listen and make new sentences with the verbs you hear.
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SENTENCE STRESS
ride a horse
I’d love to be able to
ride a horse.

42. UNIT 3C - WRITING

43. WRITING
INFORMAL LETTERS/ EMAILS
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Beginnings:
→ Dear + name
→ Sorry for not writing earlier but
→ Thank you for …
→ It was very nice to meet …
Endings
→ That’s all for now.
→ Give my love to …
→ Best wishes
→ PS I enclose a photo …

44. WRITING
 BEGINNINGS:
- Dear + name (email: Dear or Hi)
- Sorry for not writing earlier but …
- Thank you/ Thanks (so much) for (your letters, having me to
stay, etc.).
- It was great to hear from you …
INFORMAL LETTERS/ EMAILS – USEFUL LANGUAGE
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45. WRITING
 ENDINGS:
- That’s all for now.
- Hope to hear from you soon./ Looking forward to hearing from
you.
- (Give my) regards/ love to
- Best wishes/ Love (from)
- PS I enclose a photo of the three of us
(email: I attach …)
INFORMAL LETTERS/ EMAILS - USEFUL LANGUAGE
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46. WRITING
INFORMAL LETTERS/ EMAILS - PROCESS
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1 2 3
CHECKPLAN
WRITE

47. WRITING
 Imagine you have some British friends in the UK, and you
stayed with them for a week last month.
‒ WRITE a letter to thank them.
‒ PLAN what you’re going to say. Use 1-7 above and the Useful
language box to help you.
‒ CHECK the letter for mistakes
(grammar, punctuation, and spelling).
INFORMAL LETTERS/ EMAILS
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