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On Screen WB p 15. Language Knowledge

 Do Ex 4


pass by (somebody/something) to go past a person, place, vehicle etc  

E.g.

They all waved as they passed by.  

Will you be passing by the supermarket on your way home?


service: [uncountable] the serving of customers in hotels, restaurants, and shops.

E.g.
The food was good but the service was very slow.
I complained about the poor service.
10% will be added to your bill for service.

 

Do Ex 5

perk:

1. an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job: 

E.g.

A company car and a mobile phone are some of the perks that come with the job. 

2. an advantage: 

E.g. 

Having such easy access to some of the best cinema and theatre is one of the perks of living in Sydney.

 

top-notch: excellent; of the highest quality.

E.g.

I was lucky and got myself a job with a top-notch company.

 


withstand something 
/wɪðˈstænd/
to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions, the use of force, etc. 

Synonym: resist, stand up to 

E.g.

The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures. 

They had withstood siege, hunger and deprivation.

 

tumble:

to fall downwards, often hitting the ground several times, but usually without serious injury; to make somebody/something fall in this way.      

E.g.

He slipped and tumbled down the stairs.     

We tumbled down into the hole.

 

stagger:  

to walk with weak unsteady steps, as if you are about to fall.

E.g

He managed to stagger home.

 

trip:

to catch your foot on something and fall or almost fall.      

E.g.

She tripped and fell.     

Someone will trip over that cable

 



On Screen WB p 15. Would rather/ sooner


would rather/ sooner

To refer to the present or future
would rather/ sooner + bare infinitive is used for current, general or future preference.

She'd rather not borrow any money from you.
I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the cinema


If the subject of would rather/sooner is not the same as the subject of the verb which follows, the past simple/continuous is used.

Jan would rather/sooner we bought a house than carried on renting.
Would you rather/sooner I was begging in the streets?


To refer to the past

would rather/ sooner + perfect infinitive is used for past preference.

We stayed in a hotel but I'd sooner have slept in a tent

If the subject of would rather/sooner is not the same as the subject of the verb which follows, the past perfect is used.
Would you rather I hadn't said anything about it to Matt?