14. Complex noun phrases

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complex noun phrases

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What is today's date?

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Today is...

September the...

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Today's reflection

"Grief divided is made lighter..."

General proverb

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GOALS • Recognize complex noun phrases • Use compound adjectives

Work with a partner.

Have you ever done any of these things? How did you feel? ...

a. taken a very important exam b. made a speech or presentation to a large number of people c. sung in public d. had an interview for a job you really wanted

Read the information in the box about recognizing complex noun phrases.

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l. Stress can actually be good for you. 2. Taking an important exam often causes people to lose sleep. 3. Speaking in front of a large group of people can be very stressful. 4. People who are most under stress show physical signs such as shaking or sweating.

Look at the statements. Underline the subjects and circle the verbs.

Look at the numbered sentences in the article. Underline the subject and circle the verb.

Reading comprehension

Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Correct the false statements.

l. It's difficult to find information on the internet about how to reduce your stress. 2. The Social Stress Test is a way of measuring stress. 3. The signs of stress show that you are ready for a difficult experience. 4. Only one group had some damage to their body. 5. Some people think these results are difficult to prove.

Compare your answers

What do you have for question number...?

Well, I have....

I agreeI disagree

Work with a partner and discuss the questions

l. How would you feel in the situations in the Social Stress Test?2.Do you agree that stress can sometimes be good for you? 3. How do you feel after a challenging experience?

Evaluate your partner

Did your partner use..

Complex noun phrases in his/her answers?

Compound adjectives

Look at these compound adjectives from the article. Which nouns do they describe?

a. stress-producing b. five-minute

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Compound adjectives

Can you think of compound adjectives which match definitions 1 -6?

VOCABULARY FOCUS compound adjectives

Read the information in the Vocabulary focus box about compound adjectives

Compound adjectives are generally made up of two words, usually either becoming a single word or joined by a hyphen. Here are some of the most common forms they can take. 1. ending in a past participle: left-handed, short-sleeved. 2. ending in -ing: good-looking, hard-working. 3. ending in a noun: two-hour, full-time.

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Add a word from the box to make a compound adjective.

1. easy- _____________ 5. 500- ________________ 2. home- ___________ 6. second- ______________ 3. five- _____________ 7. English- ______________ 4. over- ____________ 8. well- _________________

Work with a partner. What do you think the compound adjectives mean?

PRACTICE

Complete the questions with the compound adjectives in the last exercise. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

1. Have you ever bought a ____________ car?2. When you were young, did you ever wear ____ _ clothes? 3. Would you rather read a _______ novel or watch a six-hour film? 4. When was the last time you thought something was _______ in a shop? 5. Who is the most __________ musician in your country? Do you like him/her? Why/Why not? 6. Do you prefer a very strict or a very ______ _ teacher? Why? 7. Have you ever stayed in a _______ hotel? Where? When? 8. Can you name five _______ countries?

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