Task 5 - Read the Learn this! box. Circle three examples of would rather in Ellie's email - SHS Friends Global 11 page 57

1. Nội dung câu hỏi

To: anna@email.com

Hi Anna,

Hope everything is OK with you. We've just moved to a new flat nearer the centre of town. It's brilliant being so close to the shops, and the flat is bigger than our old one. It's quite noisy, though, as there is a lot of traffic. I'd rather it was further from the main road. I met one of our neighbours yesterday. She is about my age and she is very friendly. She has invited me to a party next weekend. Can you go with me? I hope so. To be honest, I'd rather not go alone. Also, would it be OK if I used your bike for a few days? Mine is at the bike shop and I'd rather cycle to school than get the bus.

Got to go now. I'd better finish my homework before bed. I look forward to receiving your reply.

Love,

Ellie

2. Phương pháp giải

LEARN THIS! would rather, had better

a We use would rather (not) + infinitive without to to express a preference.

(Chúng ta sử dụng would rather (not) + infinitive không có ‘to’ để diễn đạt một sở thích.)

I'd rather (not) stay out late tonight.

(Tôi muốn (không) ở lại muộn tối nay.)

b We use would rather + subject + past simple to say we would prefer a situation to be different.

(Chúng ta sử dụng would rather + chủ ngữ + quá khứ đơn để nói rằng chúng ta muốn một tình huống khác đi.)

She'd rather her bedroom had bigger windows.

(Cô ấy muốn phòng ngủ của mình có cửa sổ lớn hơn.)

3. Lời giải chi tiết

To: anna@email.com

Hi Anna,

Hope everything is OK with you. We've just moved to a new flat nearer the centre of town. It's brilliant being so close to the shops, and the flat is bigger than our old one. It's quite noisy, though, as there is a lot of traffic. I'd rather it was further from the main road. I met one of our neighbours yesterday. She is about my age and she is very friendly. She has invited me to a party next weekend. Can you go with me? I hope so. To be honest, I'd rather not go alone. Also, would it be OK if I used your bike for a few days? Mine is at the bike shop and I'd rather cycle to school than get the bus.

Got to go now. I'd better finish my homework before bed. I look forward to receiving your reply.

Love,

Ellie