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Unit 1

Chapter 3

Commands (p. 454)
Take a look around you.

Direct Quotations
"The future is in our hands," the scientist says.

1. Some common classroom commands:

   Open your books.
   Be quiet.
   Stand up.
   Sit down.
   Come to the blackboard.
   Sit up straight.

   Attention. Bow.
   Pay attention.
   Open the door/window/your books.
   Close the door/window/your books.
   Put your books in your desk.
   Look at page _____.

   • Practice giving these commands politely with "please" or with proper intonation and stress.
   • Exchanges

   A: She's upset about something.
   B: Just leave her alone.

   A: Brush off your coat.
   B: Is something on it?
   A: Yes. I think it's chalk dust.

   A: Please sit up straight.
   

   B: I'm sorry. I'm tired.
2. Proverbs Practice what you preach.
   Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
   Speak softly but carry a big stick.
   Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

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