References. 1. Clive Oxenden “New English File”Main: 1. Clive Oxenden “New English File”. Intermediate level. Student’s book. Oxford University Press. 2010. 2. Clive Oxenden “New English File”. Intermediate level. Work book. Oxford University Press. 2010. Additional: 3. John and Liz Soars «New Headway”. Intermediate level. Student’s book. Oxford University Press, 2010 4. John and Liz Soars «New Headway”. Intermediate level. Work book. Oxford University Press, 2010 5. Audio discs of “New English File” for Intermediate level, Disc-1. 6. R.Murphy. “Essential grammar”. Second edition. Intermediate level. Cambridge University Press. 2012.
Practice. Guess the sentence. Student A. Look at sentences 1-5 and complete them with the correct from of be able to+ a verb Read your sentences to the student B. If it’s not the same, try again until B tells you “That’s right”
2 Could and was/were able to Which is closer to the meaning of the sentences ” years ago I could run a marathon” a) I ran a marathon at one particular time in the past. b) I was once fit enough to run a very long way. 1. Which of these sentences is correct? a. I was ill, so I couldn’t go to the party. b. I was ill, so I wasn’t able to go to the party. 3. Which is closer to the meaning of the sentence “ Sarah was able to leave work early yesterday?” a. Sara left work early yesterday. b. Sara had the opportunity to leave work early yesterday, but we don’t know if she took it.
What do they say about books? What did they say about” Captain Corelli’s Mandolin"? Discuss with your group, then with the class.
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Warming up:Explain this proverb and give examples “Choose an author as you choose a friend”
Grammar: Modal verbs: Can, could, be able to (ability and possibility) [7.pp134] 
Exercise 1 Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions:
Listen again to four friends chatting about their favorite books and films. Tick the titles they mention in exercise.
Exercise 3. What have you learnt from the topic, retell it.
