The article mentions:

I think its a parents job to preserve childhood as long as

possible which is also terribly unfashionable.

I think children want to feel proud of their parents

because it makes them feel secure.

If you dont influence them, they will be influenced by

others

Im also very authoritarian: I believe strongly in proper

bedtimes, that chores have to be done and that certain
times children are not allowed to interrupt.
In my As I see The way I see
view, it, it,
What I think is If you ask
that me,
 In my view
1. ____ my opinion, schooldays are not always the happy time that adults often
say they are.
2. _____ I see it, society should look after its old people better.
3. _____ my point of view, the government inteferes too much in education.
4. As _____ as Im concerned, men are usually better drivers then women.
5. The _____ I see it, the first five years of a childs life have a huge impact
on their adult life.
6. From ______ I stand, the government should spend more on health care and
less on defence.
7. To be p______ honest, I dont think that current recycling measures are
having much effect.
8. Id ar_____ that everyone should be taught at least two foreign languages at
school.
9. Its not something I have very s__________ views about but I do rather
feel that celebrities shouldnt complain so much about being followed by
paparazzi.
10. I t______ agree with people who say students shouldnt have to pay fees.
Look at the box and:
Discuss how important they are to you, choose 3
of them that you consider the most important in
your life and support your answer with
examples.
Living up to -Toliveoractinaccordancewith:
He liveduptohisparents'ideals.
Pride

Asenseofone'sownproperdignityorvalue;self-
respect.
 infinitive
Look at these
examples:
I wantto speakto you.
She made uswaitfor half an hour.
John lets the dogsleepon the sofa.
We came hereto work, notto play.
What different structures are used on
the examples provided?
Is it necessary to use - (to) every time we
use the infinitive?
How do i know when to use it?
The infinitive of a verb has two forms:

The to-infinitive = to + base form

The infinitive without to = base form
 Verbs

Finite Non-finite

Participles Infinitives Gerunds

Bare Full
infinitive infinitive

Without TO With TO
 Infinitive without to
We use the infinitive withouttoafter modal
verbs:
can,could,may,might,
will,shall,would,should,must

Typical
We also use the infinitive withouttoafter:
errors
Welet,makeand (optionally)help.
dont use theto-infinitive after modal verbs:
We might buy a new sofa.
Not:We might to buy a new sofa.

We dont use the infinitive (with or withoutto) after

prepositions:
Lemon juice is usefulfor cleaningstained surfaces in
the kitchen.
Not: is useful for clean or for to clean
 Infinitive practice
He just wants everyoneto behappy. (be)
She cansleepin the guest room tonight.
(sleep)
Will youneedto rent a car during your stay?
(rent)
I just want to help you(to) understandthe
situation better. (understand)
Mrs Harding asked usto callin on our way
home. (call)
He lets ususesome of his land to grow
vegetables.(use)
Did you rememberto postthe letter to your
mother? (post)
You cant make a catdoanything it doesnt
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se1/

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ge
rinf3.htm

http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/infinitives-gerunds-
verbs.html
 Television and Shows
What's your opinion about Peruvian
television?
What are some of your favorite shows?
(Nationally and Internationally)
What do people in our country like to
watch more? Why do you think that is?
Adjectives to describe tv
shows
Scary
Interesting
Fascinating
Great fun
Funny
Absorbing
Exciting
Depressing
Sad
Uplifting
 Expressions to talk about tv
programmes

I love watching
I adore watching
I hate watching
I cant bear watching
That program keeps me on the edge of
my seat
I cant bear to miss an episode of
The special effects are
I missed last nights episode. Can you tel
me what happened?
 Listening

What programmes are being talked

about?
Is it a positive or negative review for
each one?