V. to confuse n. confusion n. chaos adj. chaotic

If someone is confused they can’t understand something, or think about it clearly.
An explanation confuses people if it is too complicated or hard to understand.
eg The teacher tried to explain the grammar but we were confused because he used a lot of words we didn’t understand.

Q: How can bad communication lead to confusion ?

A: Bad communication can lead to confusion because people don't know what they're doing.

Q: What kind of things do very old people get confused about ?

A: They get confused about people's names.

Q: What about young children ?

A: Young children get confused about the time.

Q: Do you think maps can make us more confused instead of helping?

A: Yes, I think maps often make us more confused instead of helping us.

Q: Are there any English words that you find confusing ?

A: Yes, there are./Yes, there are some English words that I find confusing.

Q: Which ones ?

A: 'Bird' and 'beard'.

Q: Have you ever been confused by someone’s explanation (of something)?

A: Yes, I have quite often./Yes, I have been confused by someone’s explanation (of something).

Q: What were they trying to explain ?

A: A teacher was trying to explain the difference between 'in spite of' and 'although'.

Q: What kind of things can cause chaos on public transport ?

A: Strikes can cause chaos.

Q: Do you think it’s better to have a well-organised or a chaotic life ?

A: I think it's better to have a well-organised life.

Q: Which do you think is more interesting/exciting ?

A: I think a chaotic life is more interesting and exciting.

Q: Have you ever had a totally chaotic day ?

A: Yes, often./Yes, I have had a totally chaotic day.

Q: What went wrong ?

A: I got up too late, I was late for work and I had so many things to do. It was chaotic.

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Unit 1

v/n. doubt

We often use doubt to express a negative opinion about something, because we are not sure about it.
eg, I doubt he will come = I think he probably won’t come (but I’m not sure).

Q: Have you ever doubted something you read in a newspaper ?

A: Yes, I have doubted many stories I've read in newspapers.

Q: Is there any doubt that smoking is addictive ?

A: No, there's no doubt./No, there's no doubt that smoking is addictive.

Q: Do you think I could:

a. learn to fly a plane in a month ?

No, I doubt it./No, I doubt you could learn to fly a plane in a month.

b. learn your language in a year ?

Yes, maybe./Yes, I've no doubt you could learn my langauge in a year.

Q: Tell me something you strongly believe in ?

A: I strongly believe in God.

Q: Have you ever had your doubts ?

A: No, never./No, I've never had my doubts.

Q: Has anyone ever doubted your honesty ?

A: No, no-one has ever doubted my honesty.

V. to confirm n. confirmation

Q: What’s the capital of your country ?

A: London is the capital of my country.

Q: Can you confirm this ?*

A: Yes, I can. London is the capital of my country.

Q: How could you get confirmation of …

A. a hotel booking.

You could get confirmation of a hotel booking by e-mail.

B. a flight arrival.

Maybe on the Internet./You could get confirmation of a flight arrival by the Internet.

Date: 2015-12-24; view: 683