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Unit 4🖇️

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Reading for pleasure👌 Reading for pleasure, also known as recreational reading or leisure reading, refers to the act of reading purely for enjoyment and personal satisfaction. It involves selecting books, articles, or any written material based on personal interest and reading them at one's leisure, without any academic or professional obligation. Reading for pleasure can provide relaxation, entertainment, and the opportunity to explore different genres, themes, and perspectives. It is a valuable activity that promotes literacy, expands vocabulary, enhances imagination, and fosters a love for books and learning.   V ocabulary genres of books: A novel    A biography  A romance novel      A travel book  A mystery        A short story  A thriller       A memoir Conversation: Friend 1: Hey, have you read any good books lately? Friend 2: Yes, I just finished a gripping thriller. It kept me on the edge ...

Conversation🗣️

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 A: Can you make 25 cupcakes by Friday morning? B: I don't think it's possible, tomorrow is Thursday and orders are made a week in advance. A: Oh my God! And what if I pay extra to have them delivered to me on Saturday morning around 8:30, would it be possible? B: Well, just this once I'll make an exception. On Saturday at 8:30 you can stop by for your cupcakes, since there are no deliveries on Saturdays and Sundays. A: Don't worry, it seems perfect to me. I will take into account the days in advance to place orders. Thank you so much!

Causative example📍

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  Did you get your hair cut? My computer is broken. I’m going to get it fixed. These trousers are dirty. I’m going to get them cleaned. I got my car washed last week. I want to get my house painted. I had my portrait painted last year. My car broke down, so I had it fixed.

Conversation🗣️

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  A: I'm sorry, but I don't think I can go to your birthday party today. B: seriously? Something happens? A: Well, actually I feel really bad. I woke up with a lot of dizziness, nausea and I have been vomiting during the day. B: Oh no. I didn't think it was that serious. Do you want me to call a doctor? A: That's very kind of you, but I'm sure I'll be fine. I have already taken the medications prescribed by my trusted doctor. B: So stay calm in your, it's okay if you can't come to the party, your health comes first. Get well soon. I will call you later.  A:Okay, thanks.

Use must🖇️

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  The modal verb must is an auxiliary verb that is used together with an infinitive verb to express obligation or prohibition. So when is must used? We use it after any personal pronoun when we want to talk about obligations, duties, advice or strong needs. It can appear affirmatively or negatively. Example: 📍You must respect older people. 📍Students mustn’t smoke at school. 📍I must call my grandmother more often. 📍Passengers must not stand up during take off and landing.

Etiquette and behavior📍

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1. Hold the door for the person behind you. 2. Never lick your knife. 3. Keep a supply of thank-you notes on hand for those times when someone gives you a gift. 4. Never take a roll from the breadbasket without offering it to your neighbor first. 5. Be punctual. 6. Let someone go in front of you in line. 7. Put your phone away during meals. 8. Always RSVP and do it right away before you forget. 9. Dress for the occasion. It’s better to be overdressed than underdressed. 10. Use your turn signal. 11. Return your shopping cart to the corral instead of leaving it in the parking lot. 12. Push in your chair when you leave the table. 13. Offer to help clean up. 14. Ask before bringing a guest.

Grammar Past Perfect📌

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  The past perfect is used: 1. When it indicates an action or situation that occurred before another. The structure of these sentences is as follows: the first action is described in the past perfect and the second or most recent in the past simple. For example: He had lost his voice before he sang for the first time. 2. To mention a situation or action that occurred before a specific moment. For example: We had left the building when the fire alarm sounded. 3. It can be used to mention situations that arose and lasted up to a specific time in the past. For example: I had been thirsty until you came with the fresh lemonade. 4. It is used to mention what another person has said in the present perfect. For example: I have received the money from my uncle's will → He said that he had received the money from his uncle's will. 5. In some cases, this tense can be used in the creation of conditional sentences. For example: If they had chosen another color, it would have helped to pain...