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By DustyReagan, C. Commons

Paco and Adam visited the so-called Georgian Dublin one day. It is called like that because the city acquired this style of architecture in the 18th century, in a time when King George was reigning. The most distinctive feature of this style are the colourful Georgian doors, which can be seen in different places in Dublin and which are a symbol of 'Welcome'.

It was a time of prosperity and, therefore, wide roads and squares were built as well as magnificent public and private buildings. The Custom House or The Four Courts are good examples of Georgian buildings nowadays. The James Joyce Centre is a restored Georgian residence which can be visited as well. If Paco and Adam had more time, they would visit every single house. But they had to choose and they decided to visit this centre as representative of this style and because the writer is one of the most important authors in the English literature.

Paco has learned a lot about James Joyce and he is feeling curious about his life and works. If his English was better, he would read some of his novels in its original version. In fact, when his English gets a bit better, he WILL read it in English.

What examples of second conditional sentences can you find in the text?


Self-Assessment activity
Read the text again and decide if these statements are true or false.


1. The Georgian doors are a symbol of 'Welcome'.

Verdadero Falso


2. Paco didn't visit the James Joyce centre in the end.

Verdadero Falso


3. Paco wants to read James Joyce's works in Spanish.

Verdadero Falso
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First and second conditional sentences

Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of one of these verbs:

call, not smoke, have, go, dance

1. If they go to Australia, they windsurfing.

2. If I had her phone number, I her.

3. If you , you would live longer.

4. I will dance if he too.

5. If I some money, I would lend you some.

  

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Write phrasal verbs for these definitions:

1. Collect:

2. Say goodbye:

3. Stop working:

4. Injure or kill with a vehicle:

5. Reduce the speed:


Self-Assessment activity

Are these words and sentences examples of formal or informal English?

1. Hi Paul!

a) formal
b) informal



2. Let's go abroad.
a) formal
b) informal



3. It is highly recommended to go abroad.
a) formal
b) informal



4. Best wishes.
a) formal
b) informal



Well done!