9C Intentions of the speaker

Intentions of the speaker

Solutions Pre-Intermediate Unit 9C

Language is ACTION

When we speak we also perform actions, i.e.we do something when we say something.

That is why we can say that there is an intention in what we say

​SPEAKING Describe the photos.
Where are the people?
What do you think they are saying?

Verbs that describe intentions

Let's work with their meanings. Are you ready?

Multiple Choice

Which verb means "to make someone feel better when they are sad"?

• apologise

• comfort

• persuade

• welcome

Multiple Choice

Which verb means "to say that something is wrong or that you are angry about something"?

• warn

• enquire

• complain

• welcome

Multiple Choice

Which verb means "to ask someone for information about something"?

• enquire

• persuade

• warn

• welcome

Multiple Choice

Which verb means "to say hello to someone who has arrived in a place"?

• thank

• encourage

• warn

• welcome

Multiple Choice

Which verb means "to say something to give someone hope or confidence"?

• entertain

• encourage

• warn

• welcome

Open Ended

Which of the verbs from this quiz do you remember?

Let's check the activities from the book

What is the intention of the speakers in sentences 1-6? Choose from the verbs below.

Let's check the activities from the book

What is the intention of the speakers in sentences 1-6? Choose from the verbs below.

Multiple Choice

Listen and identify the intentions of the speakers.

• to persuade

• to thank

• to complain

Multiple Choice

Listen and identify the intentions of the speakers.

• to describe

• to challenge

• to persuade

Multiple Choice

Listen and identify the intentions of the speakers.

• to encourage

• to comfort

• to complain

Multiple Choice

Listen and identify the intentions of the speakers.

• to complain

• to warn

• to persuade

Multiple Choice

Listen and identify the intentions of the speakers.

• to challenge

• to warn

• to comfort

Multiple Choice

Listen and identify the intentions of the speakers.

• to welcome

• to inform

• to recommend

Multiple Choice

Read the questions below. Then listen and choose the correct answers.

The scientist's main aim is to ...

• persuade people to try a new product.

• warn people about the dangers of overeating.

• inform people about a scientific advance.

Multiple Choice

Read the questions below. Then listen and choose the correct answers.

The boy's main aim is to ...

• compare his new motorbike with his previous one.

• complain that he can't afford a brand-new motorbike.

• try to persuade someone to buy a second-hand motorbike.

Multiple Choice

Read the questions below. Then listen and choose the correct answers.

The doctor's main aim is to ...

• warn the patient of the dangers of eating too much.

• encourage the patient to live a healthier lifestyle.

• recommend a course of treatment.

Multiple Choice

Read the questions below. Then listen and choose the correct answers.

The speaker's main aim is to ...

• describe a new invention.

• persuade somebody to invest money in his invention.

• advertise a new product he has invented.

Multiple Choice

Read the questions below. Then listen and choose the correct answers.

The head teacher's main aim is to ...

• inform people that the school will buy a minibus.

• persuade students to use the minibus.

• thank people for helping the school to raise money.

Poll

Evaluate yourselves.