nit 3 Under the s Learning about Language Discovering useful words and expressions 1 Some of the words in this unit can be used as both verbs and nouns. Look at these definitions and find the words in the text. then write down how they have been used Word Definitions How used in the text I to jump into the water head first 2 a graceful jump into the water head first I to see something happen 2 someone who sees a crime or an accident a short time when someone stops speaking 2 to stop doing something for a short time I a strong wish 2 to strongly suggest someone do something something that slows you down 2 to pull something along behind you Now make sentences using the words Read these sentences then replace the words in italics with words that mean the same from the unit I Some personal stories about Mark Twain are very amusing 2 Working together is necessary to produce good results 3 More and more people are concerned with the protection of different whale species 4 Sit facing the street and watch the parade go by. 5 When you hit an iceberg, leave the ship immediately. 3 Use these words in their proper forms to complete the passage below. depth dive yell annual shark accommodation witness relationship flee shore When I was young, my parents liked jogging on the beach. So we used to visit the seaside on holiday. We always stayed in close because my parents had a good with the owner of the hotel, We also went snorkelling each time and would under the waves to see the colourful fish. As I grew older I was allowed to go to greater and further out beyond the bay. there I saw small as they swam lazily around the sea bottom. One day I how they would pursue their prey swiftly, and the small fish had no time to away. I wanted to and warn the poor fish but that was impossible underwater. Thank God it was: otherwise, I might have been swallowed instead
Unit 3 Under the sea Revising useful structures 1 Find and underline all the sentences using the- ing form in the reading passage marking the passive -ing form in red 2 Complete the sentences below with the passive-ing form of the verbs in brackets I James was afraid of attack) by sharks 234 (hold up)in the water by Old Tom, James was confident he would survive. (include) in the hunt was a great thrill for clancy (accept)by the whalers, the killers were able to get a good feed from the whale. 5 Clancy didn t mind (tell) what to do 6 (help out)by the killer whales, the whalers were able to make a successful kill 7 The children enjoyed (take)to the aquarium. 8 It seemed the sea lion didn t mind (photograph) with the tourists after all 9In fact, the chances of anybody (swallow) by a whale are rather low, said the researcher 3 Underline the use of the -ing form in the following passage, marking the passive -ing form in red Fishing nets in the sea have become a serious problem. They may be many kilometres long with plastic balls to keep them floating on the water, and weights to hold them down on the seabed. Unfortunately, the plastic nets are impossible to see underwater. So the term to describe them is"a wall of death". Their advantage is that they catch fish efficiently. However, they also cause danger to sea animals. first, not only target fish are caught in the net, but many other sea animals are found hanging there. Those not needed for marketing are thrown away. Second, nets are in danger of being cut loose by fishermen. If a net becomes free floating, it is moved by the tides all over the ocean. It behaves as a hidden danger, killing all that are trapped in it. So many animals being caught in driftnets make many think that it is necessary to have a worldwide ban on all driftnet fishing 4 Complete each of the following sentences in several ways using the passive- ing form. Then compare your sentences with your partners. EXAMPLE When I was young I used to dislike being told to lay the table for dinner while I was watching my favourite TV programme. I When I was in primary school I used to enjoy. 2 I'll never forget 3 When I was a child I used to fear 4 Long, long ago I was fond of.. 5 Last year I liked., but now I like
Unit 3 Under the uag La ing Reading and di US 9 月 NEW DIMENSION OF LIFE 19th January I'm sitting in the warm night air with a cold drink in my hand and reflecting on the day-a day of pure magic! I went snorkelling on the reef offshore this morning and it was the most fantastic thing I have ever done. Seeing such extraordinary beauty, I think every cell in my body woke up. It was like discovering a whole new dimension of life The first thing I became aware of was all the vivid colours surrounding me-purples, reds, oranges, yellows, blues and greens The corals were fantastic- they were shaped like fans, plates, brains, lace, mushrooms, the branches of trees and the horns o deer. And all kinds of small, neat and elegant fish were swimming in and around the corals The fish didn't seem to mind me swimming among them. I especially loved the little orange and white fish that hid in the waving long thin seaweed. And i also loved the small fish that clean the bodies of larger fish-I even saw them get inside their mouths and clean their teeth! It seemed there was a surprise waiting for me around every corner as I explored small caves, shelves and narrow passages with my underwater flashlight: the yellow and green parrotfish was hanging upside down, and sucking tiny plants off the coral with its hard bird-like mouth a yellow-spotted red sea-slug was sliding by a blue sea-star a large wise-looking turtle was passing so close to me that I could have touched it. There were other creatures that I didn 't want to get too close to-an eel with its strong sharp teeth, with only its head showing from a hole, watching for a tasty fish (or my tasty toe! and the giant clam half buried in some coral waiting for something to swim in between its thick green lips then there were two grey reef sharks, each about one and a half metres long which suddenly appeared from behind some coral. I told myself they weren't dangerous but that didn't stop me from feeling scared to death for a moment! The water was quite shallow but where the reef ended, there was a steep drop to the sandy ocean floor. It marked a boundary and I thought I was ver brave when I swam over the edge of the reef and hung there looking down into the depths of the ocean. my heart was beating wildly-I felt very exposed in such deep clear water. What a wonderful, limitless world it was down there! And what a tiny spot I was enormous world 1 Glance quickly through the diary entry and number the paragraph topics in the correct order Topic agra Topic Paragraph colours and shapes the reef's edee angen a final thought reflecting some sea creatures 24
Unit 3 Under the se 2 Were there more delights than dangers when snorkelling? List them and decide for yourself 3 Complete these noun groups from the diary entry. Note the use of adjectives air seaweed 3 mouth 4 sea-slug 5 turtle 6 teeth 7 li 8 reef sharks 4 Find the adjectives in Exercise 3 that go under these headings. what do you notice about the order of these adjectives in the noun groups in Exercise 3? number sIze colour pattern Now write three noun groups of your own using several adjectives that belong to the categories above. Make sure that you put them in the correct position before the noun 5 In groups, look at the expressions below from the diary entry. Check their meanings with each other. then tell each other about the times you had feelings like these a day of pure magic extraordinary beauty it was the most fantastic thing I have ever done my heart was beating wildly every cell in my body woke up (I felt)scared to death it was like discovering a whole new dimension of life Reading, discussing and listening 1 Read the advertisement below and discuss these questions. i What can you experience on this tour? 2 Would you like to go? What aspect of the tour would you like best? 3 When do you get a refund? Whale Watc hing Tours Do not miss this opportunity to see whales at close range on their annual migration south to the ntarctic Come on our whale watching boat tour. Sit outside for clear viewing or inside if the weather is wet. Listen to whales singing and watch them underwater on the videocamera. witness these awesome creatures in their natural environment as they leap out of the water and as they feed in our waters. Enjoy plenty of other sea animals on these tours such as dolphins, seals and pe Our success rate for seeing whales on our tours is 98%. And if you don't see a whale we wilf offer you another free tour or we wilf refund half the fare Daily tours late Sept-Nov( 8: 30 am-12: 00 pm) $60 per Adult $5 per Aged Pensioner $40 per Child Book early on 02 7892 5547 to avoid disappointment
Unit 3 Under the sea 2 These dialogues between tourists and a tour guide took place after a whale watching tour Decide what the tourists would appreciate( G)and what they might complain about (B). Listen to the tape and check your answers. then listen again and number the aspects in the order you hear them Asp Good /Bad Order I Saw whales filmed underwater 2 Saw only one whale in the distance 3 Heard whales Too wet to go outside 5 Saw birds, dolphins and seals b Boat got back too late 3 Listen again. When the tourist complained, what result did he/she want to get from the tour guide and what was the actual result? Complete the table for each dialogue Result wanted Dialogue 1 Actual result Result wanted Dialogue 2 Actual result Result wanted Dialogue 3 Actual result: 4 Listen to the expressions that each customer used to make his/her complaint Complete the sentences Dialogue I I T'm sorry but with the tour 2 Well. it was outside…, My two kids Dialogue 2 I Yes. the whales were awesome but 2 Im sorry but I now have to make another airline booking and I have no idea whether there'll be any seats available Whale Watching Dialogue I Excuse me. the tour we'd please as we re visitors to this area and were leaving tomorrow morning 3 Well, actually. 5 Listen to the first dialogue and fill in the missing words. Then read the lines aloud paying special attention to the stress and intonation TOUR GUIDE: I'm sorry but we the weather and you whales ANGELA: Well. I'm afraid thats not I'd like to talk to the manager TOUR GUIDE: I'm sure that wont I know he'll with me. The is that you whales 26