This document provides an overview and examples of present real conditionals. It discusses how shopping online has become more popular but can be risky without security precautions. Examples are given of vocabulary like "surf the internet" and "dispute." Comprehension questions check understanding of why secure sites and lower prices are important. Discussion topics consider if online shopping causes more isolation like supermarkets did. Grammar examples show the difference between yes/no and wh- questions having the if-clause at the end. Exercises have students practice if-clause statements and questions.
3. Grammar in Context Shopping online isbecoming more and more popular as companieswithoutdoorsoffergoods and servicesthroughthe Internet. However; shopping online (orselling online) can beriskybecause of confidentiality and securitywithmoneytransactions.
4. Vocabulary Surf (the Internet/Net/Web): to look quickly at different places onthe Internet forinformationthatinterestsyou. Dispute: tosaythatsomethingsuch as a fact, idea, orchargeisnotcorrector true. Enter: topress “enter” on a computerkeyboard. Printout: toprintfrom a computer. Precaution: somethingthatyou do topreventsomethingbadordangerousfrom happening.
5. Vocabulary Bargain: todiscuss a pricewith a seller in ordertoget a fairorbetterprice. Trick: a secretstrategy. Vendor: someonewhosellsthings, especially in thestreet. Negotiation: a discussionbetweentwopeopleorgroupswho are tryingtoagreeonsomething. Crafts: skilledactivity in whichyoumakesomethingusingyourhands. Field: a subjectthatpeoplestudyor are involved in as part of theirwork. Such as: forexample.
6. ComprehensionQuestions Whyshouldyoubesurethatyoubuyonlyon a securesite? Ifyouenteryourcreditcardnumber and thesiteisnotsecure, someoneelsecould use yourcreditcard. Why are pricesgenerallylowerfrom Internet companies? Theydon’thavetopayfor a store, lots of employees, or a large stock. Whyis a receiptimportant? Ifyoudon’tlikewhatyoubought, you can returnit. A receiptprovesthatyouboughtit.
7. DiscussionTopics Whensupermarketsbecame popular; shoppersbegantobuyfrompeopletheydidn’tknow. Theybeganto shop once a week, orevenlessoften. Theresultis more isolation. Will more online shopping mean more isolation, just as supermarketsdid? Is online shopping a positive change? Whatprecautionsmust a persontakewithcreditcards, besidestheonesmentioned in thereading?
13. Quick Pairwork Listfivethingsyou do everyday. Expandyourstatementsintoifclause (orwhenclause) statements: I get up at six. If I don’tget up at six, I’m late foreverythingelseallday. Includesomenegativesentences, and sentenceswithhe/she/it: If I forgetto set my alarmclock, itdoesn’t ring, and I don’tgettoschoolon time.
16. Quick Pairwork Practicegivingadvicewiththefollowingresultclauses: …wear a hat. …phone home. …don’ttellyourmother. Createconditions (withiforwhenclauses) underwhichyoucarryouttheimperative in theresultclause. Examples: Ifit’scold, wear a hat. Ifyouhave a car accident, phone home. Ifyouget a tattoo, don’ttellyourmother.
18. Quick Pairwork Use yoursentencesfromthepreviouspairwork, and reverse theorder, withtheiforwhenclauses at theend. Checkpronunciationtobesurethatthereis no pause whenthecommais removed.