Interchange

Unit 1. (Time To Remember)
-past Tense
ex:
* Where were you born? I was born in Indonesia
* Were you born in Indonesia? yes I was
* When did you move to Indonesia? I moved here last month ago.

- Used To
used to refers to somesthing that you regularly did in the past but don't do anymore.
ex:
* I didn't used to collect anything, but now I do.
* I didn't used to ride motorcycle, but now I ride motorcycle every day
* When I was kid, I used to play football
Unit 2 (caught in the rush)
-Adverb off quantity
with count nouns
- there are too many cars
- there should be fewer cars
- we need more subway lines
- there aren't enough buses.

with nouncount nouns
- there is too much traffic
- there should be less pollution
- we need more public transportation
- there isn't enough parking

- Indirect question from Wh-questions
Wh- Questions with be. Indirect questions.
* where is the bank? Could you tell me Where the bank is?
* where are the rest rooms? Do you know Where the rest rooms are?

Wh questions with do or did. Indirect Questions.
* How often do the buses leave? Can you tell me how often the buses leave?
* What time does the bank open? Do you know what time the bank opens?
* What did flight 566 arrive? Do you know when the Flight 566 arrrived?

Unit 3 ( Time for change!)
Evaluations with adjectives Evaluations with nouns
Apartments aren't big enough for families. Apartment don't have enough parking spaces.
Apartment are too small for pets. Houses cost too much money.

Comparisons with adjectives Comparisons with nouns
Houses aren't as convenient as apartments. Apartment have just as many rooms as houses.
Houses are just as convenient as apartments. Apartment don't have as much privasy as houses.

Unit 4 ( I've never heard of that!)
Simple past vs. present perfect
use the simple past for completed events at a definite time in the past.
use the present perfect for events within a time period up to present
ex:
Have you ever eaten snails? Yes I have. I tried them last month.
Did you like them? Yes, I did. They were delicious.
Sequens adverbs
- first
- then
- next
- after that
- finally

Unit 5 (Going places)
- Future with be going to and will
use be going to + verb for plans you've decided on.
what are you going to do?
I'm going to relax at the beach.
we are going to to surfing every day
I am not going to do anything special

what are you going to do?
I'm not sure. I guess I'll just stay home
maybe I'll wacth a few DVDs
I don't know. I think I'll go camping
I probably won't go anwhere

- Modals for necessity and suggestion
* Describing necessity
you must have a driver's license.
you need to make a reservation.
you have to get a passport.
you don't have to get a visa.

*Giving suggestions
you'd better avoid the stalls on the street.
you ought to pack a firts aid kit.
you should try some local specialties.
you shouldn't carry a lot of cash.

Unit 6 ( Ok. no problem!)
- Two-part verbs; will for responding to requests
* with nouns
turn down the tv.
turn the tv down.
pick up your things.
pick your things up.

*with pronouns
Turn it down.
Pick them up.

* Requests and Responses
Please turn down the the music.
Ok. I'll turn it down.
Pick up your clothes, please.
All right. I'll pick them up.

- Requests with modals and would you mind...?
* Modal+simple form of verb
can you turn the stereo off?
could you close the door, please?
would you please take your garbage out?

* Would you mind...+ gerund
Would you mind turning the stereo down?
Would you mind closing the door please?
Would you mind not putting your garbage here?

Unit 7 (What's this for?)
* Infinitives and gerunds for uses and purposes
- Infinitives
I use my computer to send emails.
Computers are often used to pay bills

- Gerunds
I use computer for sending emails.
Computers are often used for paying bills.

* Imperatives and infinitives for giving sugestions.
Be sure to turn it on.
Don't forget to dial the area code.
Make sure to hit the end button.
Remember to pay the bill eveey month.
Try not to talk too long

Unit 8 (let's celebrate!)
* Relative clauses of time
ex:
- February 14 is the day when people give cards to the ones they love.
- New year's eve is a night when I hava fun with my friends

* Adverbial Clauses of time
- When people get merried in japan, they sometimes have the ceremony at a shrine.
- After the food is served, the guest give speeches or sing songs.
- Before the guest leave, the bridge and groom give them present.