In this term we are going to rewiew basic English structures grammar in order to improve writting skills to prepare students for speaking and reading.
The next reading will show you a typical phone call where you will find the regular use of the second conditional. In the reading you will see some underlined sentences that show the use of the second conditional.
If you take a look at the handout, you’ll find all the telephone numbers, addresses and other necessary information. If Tom were here, he'd help me with this presentation. Unfortunately, he couldn't make it today. OK, let's get started: Today’s subject is helping guests with emergency situations. We'd certainly have a worse reputation if we didn't handle these situations well. That's why we like to review these procedures every year.
If a guest looses his passport, call the consulate immediately. If the consulate isn’t nearby, you’ll have to help the guest get to the appropriate consulate. It would be great if we had some more consulates here. However, there are also a few in Boston. Next, if a guest has an accident which is not so serious, you’ll find the first-aid kit under the reception desk. If the accident is serious, call an ambulance.
Sometimes guests need to return home unexpectedly. If this happens, the guest might need your help making travel arrangements, re-scheduling appointments, etc. Do everything you can to make this situation as easy to cope with as possible. If there is a problem, the guest will expect us to be able to handle any situation. It’s our responsibility to make sure ahead of time that we can.
According to the conditionals try to answer the next question:
1. What would you change if you were Alvaro Uribe Velez?
2. What would you ask for if you had a magic lamp?
3. What would you do if you were a millonaire?
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