The document discusses the use of "would prefer" and "would rather" to talk about preferences in English. It provides examples of how to use these expressions to talk about preferences for activities, locations, careers, foods and more. It also discusses using "by + gerund" to describe how things can be done or were done, like losing weight by exercising or making friends by being yourself. Practice examples are included for both structures.

1. I’d rather be… Would rather and would prefer By Profr. José Ma. Jaramillo S. May 2009

2. Vocabulary Personal Qualities

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9. 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.

19. How can I do it? By + gerund to describe how to do things By Profr. José Ma. Jaramillo S. May 2009

20. Skills people would like to improve in their lives.

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