6 Study the key phrases. Then think of two people and complete the key phrases for each person. Use different adverbs of degree. KEY PHRASES O Describing people She tends to be (quite) He can be (very) He's sometimes / always (a bit) He isn't (very) My (aunt) can be incredibly)

My teaching philosophy is to be passionate, enthusiastic, and engaging every time that I give a lecture so students are excited to learn more about the topic and become active learners. I don’t try to be the favorite teacher. Instead, I want to help the students to become self-sufficient, as scientists and physicians at the forefront of the field for the next half-century. I am most proud when I can make a positive difference in someone’s academic career and see the amazing accomplishments of those whom I have mentored. I truly believe that the future is in the hands of the students we lead toward careers as scientists and physicians. While in research we are only as good as our last experiment, the students we mentor and their future students are a legacy that will endure. Finally, Henry Ford once said, “anyone who stops learning is old, whether at age 20 or 80”. I truly believe learning is a lifelong process and my role as an educator is to instill lifelong learning in all my students

Read the sentences and choose the correct answer.

 1. I don’t mind ___ to work late.being asked

2. They warned us ___ so fast.not to drive

3. Despite ___ the answers, Karen failed her exam.knowing

4. I wish I ___ understand this book.could

5. If only I ___ up so late last night.hadn’t stayed

6. You’ve been here all day. You ___ the washing up at least.could have done

7. We won’t be able to afford a holiday this year _ I get a better job.unless

8. Oh! Thank you but you ___ any food. We’ve got plenty.needn’t have brought

9. These clothes were expected by people under twenty only.to be worn

10. No sooner had I finished one project ___ I had to start the next.than

11. staying at the hotel last year, we decided to go again.Having enjoyed

12. Not only ___ brilliantly but he’s also a great actor.does he sing