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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
John and Chris have just finished school and talk to each other on their way to the comic convention.
Bill
Anthony
What about going out to bars to meet someone new? That's how I met Julia.
Bill
Actually, I gave that a shot a few weeks ago. But I realized that the people you meet are always different from what you expect.
Most of the time our personalities clash. I'm really hoping to find someone who I can have a good time with.
Anthony
Well, why don't you try online dating apps? A friend of mine met his wife that way. They've been together for a while now. I'm sure it will work!
Bill
That's not a bad idea. Can you recommend a good app? You know I'm not good at those things.
Anthony
Of course! You can trust me with that.
Bill
Thank you!
Anthony
And well, another thing you could do is to get to know some of the girls here in the campus. It's still better to meet someone in person first.
Bill
Wow! Yeah I know. I have been looking for one, but nobody seems to be interesting. It's a pity I'm not compatible with most of them.
Anthony
Here you go again! Why don't you stop being fussy?
Bill
You can't blame me. I just want to find my ideal match.
Anthony
But not all the time. You have to find someone who is nice.
Bill
You're right. Anyway, enough with that.
Anthony
It might be a good idea to check out some of the attendees at the comic-con.
Bill
Yeah. If I don't meet someone, at least I might find some good comics or merch.
QUESTION
1. What was Bill looking for?
2. What was Anthony's first suggestion?
3. What does Bill think of the girls in their campus?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. HAVE OR GET SOMETHING DONE
Active
Do you know where I can have someone fix my motorcycle?
• You can have Melly's Home Services fix your motorcycle.
• You can get a repair shop to fix your motorcycle.
- We can convey the same idea in two ways:
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You can have Melly's Home Services fix your motorcycle.
have + someone + base form verb
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You can get a repair shop to fix your motorcycle.
get + someone + infinitive verb
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Passive
Do you know where I can have my motorcycle fixed?
• You can have your motorcycle fixed by a motorcycle mechanic.
• You can get your motorcycle fixed at a repair shop.
- We can convey the same idea with have or get:
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You can have / get your motorcycle fixed ( at / by a shop ).
have / get + object + past participle ( at / by)
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A-1. Imagine you want to have someone do these things for you. Write questions using the active form of have and get.
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fix my computer
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cut my hair
B. MAKING SUGGESTIONS
With gerunds | With infinitives |
|---|---|
What about going out to bars to meet someone new | It might be a good idea to check out some of the attendees at the comic-con. |
Have you thought about joining....? | One thing you could do is ( to ) go..... |
With modals + verbs | With negative questions |
|---|---|
Maybe you could go to a chat room on the internet. | Why don't you join a dating service? |
B-1. Provide a suggestion to every problem below.
| PROBLEMS |
|---|
1. How can I get along with my co-workers better? |
2. How can I improve my retention skills? |
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. PROBLEMS AND SUGGESTIONS
Direction: Rewrite the statements as questions with "Where can I get/have . . . ?" Then complete B’s answers with the information in parentheses.
1. I want to have someone shorten these pants.
( at Charm's Tailoring )
2. I need to get someone to repair my computer.
( at Hackers Inc.)
3. I need to have someone prepare my taxes.
( by my accountant )
B. LISTENING TO SUGGESTIONS
Direction: Listen to three different suggestions for each of the problems in the chart. Write down the suggestions you think is best. Write or type down your answers while listening.
| Problem | Best suggestion |
|---|---|
1. how to overcome shyness | |
2. how to stop biting your fingernails | |
3. getting in shape for summer |
This is so depressing! Since Jes ended our relationship, I haven't gone on a serious date. What should I do?