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4.4. Let’s get together

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Cooperation

Imagen de pies y manos de diferentes personas formando un círculo
Definition:

The act of working together to achieve a common purpose.

Acción de trabajar conjuntamente para alcanzar un objetivo común.

Example:

Cooperation between students is essential for learning.

Trabajo en conjunto para alcanzar un objetivo común.

Spanish word:

Cooperación

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Invitation

Imagen de una mano en primer plano mostrando un frigorífico abierto
Definition:

A request to go somewhere or to do something.

Petición para ir a algún sitio o hacer algo.

Example:

She has an invitation to go to the party.

Ella tiene una invitación para ir a la fiesta.

Spanish word:

Invitación

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Refuse

Pictograma de una persona rechazando con la mano un objeto que le ofrecen
Definition:

To decline to accept an offer or request.

Rechazar una oferta o petición.

Example:

Her brother refused the invitation to go to the wedding.

Su hermano rechazó la invitación para ir a la boda.

Spanish word:

Rechazar

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Suggestion

Pictograma de un hombre y una mujer con una bombilla entre signos de exclamación dentro de un bocadillo de cómic
Definition:

A proposition or idea to be taken into consideration.

Proposición o idea para ser tenida en cuenta.

Example:

Her suggestion to go to the cinema was accepted.

Aceptaron su propuesta para ir al cine.

Spanish word:

Sugerencia

Audio:

1. Cooperation time

RETOR dice...Now it’s time to learn how to invite other civilizations to meet and cooperate.

Also, we are going to see how to accept or refuse suggestions and invitations.

Pictograma de una persona rechazando con la mano un objeto que le ofrecen

Definition:

To decline to accept an offer or request.

Rechazar una oferta o petición.

Example:

Her brother refused the invitation to go to the wedding.

Su hermano rechazó la invitación para ir a la boda.

Pictograma de un hombre y una mujer con una bombilla entre signos de exclamación dentro de un bocadillo de cómic

Definition:

A proposition or idea to be taken into consideration.

Proposición o idea para ser tenida en cuenta.

Example:

Her suggestion to go to the cinema was accepted.

Aceptaron su propuesta para ir al cine.

Imagen de una mano en primer plano mostrando un frigorífico abierto

Definition:

A request to go somewhere or to do something.

Petición para ir a algún sitio o hacer algo.

Example:

She has an invitation to go to the party.

Ella tiene una invitación para ir a la fiesta.

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Una persona dándole un sobre a otra.Sobre la persona hay un bocadillo de conversación con una tarta dentroNow you will learn how to invite another civilization.

Ahora aprenderás a invitar a otra civilización.

Arriba hay una persona y un extraterrestre separados. Debajo están los dos juntos.Dos flechas van desde las imágenes de arriba a las de abajoInvite to meet.

Invitar a reunirse.

Dos manos intentan tocarseInvite cooperation.

Invitar a cooperar.

Una persona le da un objeto a otra. La segunda extiende los brazos para cogerloYou will learn how to accept invitations.

Aprenderás a aceptar invitaciones.

Una persona le da un objeto a otra. La segunda pone la palma de su mano frente al objeto rechazando el mismoYou will learn how to turn down invitations.

Aprenderás a rechazar invitaciones.

Suggestions and invitations

MAKING SUGGESTIONS AND INVITATIONS

  • Expressions: 
    • Would you like to + verb?
    • Why don’t we + verb?
    • What about  + -ing?
    • How about  + -ing?
    • Let’s + infinitive without to.
  • Accepting suggestions and invitations
    • Sure. I’d love to.
    • That’s a great idea.
    • That sounds great.
  • Refusing suggestions and invitations
    • I don’t think so.
    • I’m not sure about that.

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  • Expressions:
    • Would you like to + verb?
    • Why don’t we + verb?
    • What about  + -ing?
    • How about  + -ing?
    • Let’s + infinitive without to.
  • Accepting suggestions and invitations
    • Sure. I’d love to.
    • That’s a great idea.
    • That sounds great.
  • Refusing suggestions and invitations
    • I don’t think so.
    • I’m not sure about that.
  • Examples
    • Would you like to see our famous buildings? Sure. I’d love to.
    • Why don’t you visit us? That sounds great.
    • What about meeting us? That’s a great idea.
    • How inhabiting the Earth? I don’t think so.
    • Let’s meet outside the Earth. I’m not sure about that.

2. How about doing some activities?

RETOR dice...Now, it’s time to put into practice what we learnt about suggestions and invitations.

The following activities will help us understand and use those expressions.

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You learned to suggest and invite.

Aprendiste a sugerir e invitar.

You are going to practice.

Vas a practicar.

Look at these activities.

Mira estas actividades.

The activities will help you.

Las actividades te ayudarán.

Option A: Say true or false

Watch the video. Then decide whether the sentences are True or False.

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Question 1

1. Mary accepts going to the city centre.

Hint

Think carefully!

Question 2

2. Paul suggests going for a walk.

Hint

Think carefully!

Question 3

3.  Mary invites Paul to have a drink.

Hint

Think carefully!

Question 4

4. Paul refuses to have a coffee.

Hint

Think carefully!

Question 5

5.  Mary suggests walking home.

Hint

Think carefully!

Question 6

6. Paul suggests organizing a party.

Hint

Think carefully!

Question 7

7. Mary accepts to organize a party.

Hint

Think carefully!

Option B: Watch and put the conversation in order

Watch the video of the conversation between Paul and Mary. Then arrange the conversation in order according to what you hear. Finally, check your answers.

Check your answers

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  • PAUL. What about going to the city centre?
  • MARY. That’s a great idea.
  • PAUL. Would you like to go shopping?
  • MARY. Sure. I’d love to.
  • MARY. Would you like to have a coffee?
  • PAUL. I don’t think so. Let’s have a coke.
  • MARY. That’s a great idea.
  • PAUL. I’m not sure about that.
  • PAUL. Why don’t we organize a party tomorrow?
  • MARY. That sounds great.

Check your answers

Right!

The right answer is:

Option C: Fill in the gaps

Read the sentences and fill in the gaps with the suitable forms of the verbs in brackets.

What about (have) a burger?

Let’s (listen) to music.

How about (play) video games?

Would you like to (have) dinner at home?

Why don’t we (meet) friends?

Let’s (take) a break.

What about (surf) the internet?

Would you like to (visit) your grandparents?

How about (walk) the dog?

Why don’t we (watch) a film?

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Option D: Fortune wheel

Fortune wheel. Part 1

Firstly, cut out the two pieces. Secondly, cut out the part with the dashed lines.Thirdly, put the wheel on the right on top of the other using a bookbinder. Finally, turn the wheel and suggest what you get.

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Fortune wheel part 1

Fortune wheel. Part 2.

Colour and draw your own wheel. Also, write your suggestions. Then cut out the two pieces and the part with dashed lines. Put the two pieces together using a bookbinder. Finally, turn the wheel and play.

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Accede al recurso Fortune wheel part 2

3. I check what I have learnt

Everything you learn helps you achieve the goals you set for yourself.

Reflect for a moment on all you have learned so far.

Complete STEP 3 of your Learning Diary (I review what I have learned).

Remember: 

  • Ask your teacher whether you will fill it in on paper or on the computer.
  • If you fill it in on the computer, don't forget to save it on your computer when you finish it!

Go for it, you'll do great!

¿Necesitas más ayuda?

Reflexiona un momento sobre todo lo que has aprendido hasta llegar aquí. Y completa el PASO 3 de tu Diario de Aprendizaje (Reviso lo aprendido)

Recuerda:

  • Pregunta a tu profesor o profesora si la rellenarás en papel o en el ordenador.
  • Si la rellenas en el ordenador, ¡no te olvides de guardarla en tu ordenador cuando la termines!

¡Ánimo, que lo harás genial!