Read and choose the correct alternatives in the sentences below.
BOOK Choice
Several people were asked the question, “How do you choose a book to read?” Here are their replies.
“I judge a book by its cover. If the cover looks interesting / interested, I buy the book. Sometimes I’m lucky, and the book is good. And sometimes I’m disappointing / disappointed.”
“I always read book reviews in newspapers and magazines, and when I read about a book that sounds interesting / interested, I write it down in my diary.”
“I don’t take any risks – I always read books by authors I know. I get really exciting / excited when one of my favourite authors brings out a new book, and I buy it immediately. This way I’m never disappointing / disappointed.”
“I read the first page, and if it’s boring / bored, I don’t buy the book – if I want to turn over the page and carry on reading, I buy the book.”
“It’s easy – I never read fiction but I’m fascinating / fascinated by biographies of famous people. I find strong women in history particularly inspiring / inspired.”
“I tend to choose books written by women. Women have a better feeling for characters and the relationships between them, and that’s I find interesting / interested in a book. Having said that, I’ve just finished ‘The Beach’ by Alex Garland, and it was brilliant.”
Add the adjectives in task 6 to the table below. Use them in the sentences of your own.
To describe how people feel
To describe the thing that causes the feeling
tired, worried, relaxed, confused
tiring, worrying, relaxing, confusing
Grammar
Would like (to do) or like (doing)
would like to...
like ...-ing
Means that you want to do something now or in the future.
I would like to give a party. = I want to give a party.
Means that you always (usually/often) enjoy doing something.
I like giving parties. = I enjoy giving parties.
Work with a partner. Choose the correct form.
1. A: Would you like to go for a swim?
Do you like swimming?
B: What a good idea! It’s so hot today!
2. A: What do you like doing at the weekend?
What would you like to do this weekend?
B: I like to put my feet up and relax. Sometimes I play football.
3. A: Do you like watching TV?
Would you like to watch TV?
B: Yes, especially films and game shows.
Match a question in column A with an answer in column B.
A
B
1. What do you like doing at weekends?
2. Do you like getting up early?
3. Would you like to speak more in your English class?
4. Do you like doing your homework alone or with some of your friends?
5. Would you like a cup of hot coffee?
a. I like working alone.
b. Sure, my spoken English isn’t good enough.
c. Meeting my friends and having fun.
d. No, thanks. I prefer tea.
e. No, I’m not an early bird.
SOCIAL ENGLISH
Expressing Preference and Reluctance
Which do you prefer / like better,
cinema or theatre?
comedy or melodrama?
TV programmes or video films?
What would you rather prefer to watch,
a thriller or an action film?
Why don’t we
go to the theatre
go to the cinema
stay at home and watch a video film
tonight?
Expressing Preference
— I prefer...
— I like ... better.
Expressing Reluctance
— No, thank you. I don’t (really) want to. / I don’t feel like it. / I’m not (really) in the mood.
