Invent your own story. For example, write about a lonely bee who finds happiness, a poor orphan who succeeds in life with the help of a fairy godmother, a hermit who rediscovers the joys of human companionship, etc. Discuss possible story ideas in class. | 2 EXERCISE 40. Expressing preferences. Chart 7-14 Directions Complete the sentences with than or to. 1. When I m hot and thirsty I prefer cold drinks Vo hot drinks. 2. When I m hot and thirsty I like cold drinks better hot drinks. 3. When I m hot and thirsty I d rather have a cold drink kkeAH a hot drink. 4. I prefer tea coffee. 5. I like tea better coffee. 6. I d rather drink tea coffee. 7. When I choose a book I prefer nonfiction fiction. 8. I like rock-and-roll better classical music. 9. My parents would rather work retire. They enjoy their jobs. 10. Do you like esh vegetables better frozen or canned vegetables 11. I prefer visiting my friends in the evening watching TV by myself. 12. I would rather read a book in the evening visit with friends. EXERCISE 41. Expressing preferences WOULD RATHER. Chart 7-14 Directions Answer the questions in complete sentences. Work in pairs or as a class. Example Which do you prefer apples or oranges - I prefer oranges to apples . Example Which do you like better bananas or strawberries - 1 like bananas better than strawberries . Example Which would you rather have right now an apple or a banana - Ed rather have a banana . 1. Which do you like better rice or potatoes 2. Which do you prefer peas or corn 3. Which would you rather have for dinner tonight beans or potatoes 4. Name two sports. Which do you like better 5. Name two movies. Which one would you rather see Switch roles if working in pairs. 6. What kind of music would you rather listen to rock or classical 7. Name two vegetables. Which do you prefer 8. Which do you like better Chinese food or Mexican food 9. Name two sports that you play. Which sport would you rather play this afternoon 10. Name two TV programs. Which do you like better Use a rising intonation on the first choice and a falling intonation on die second choice. Which do you prefer apples or oranges Modal Auxiliaries 219 EXERCISE 42. Expressing preferences WOULD RATHER. Chart 7-14 Directions Use would rather .
