(Slide 1: Title Slide) Mastering "Look" Phrasal Verbs: A Practice Session

(Slide 2: Introduction) Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Today, we're going to solidify our understanding of phrasal verbs using "look" by working through some exercises. This will not only test your knowledge but also clarify any remaining doubts and introduce a few more important variations.

(Slide 3: Exercise 9.1 - Choose the Correct Answer) Let's start with a multiple-choice section. These questions require you to understand the nuanced meanings of different "look" phrasal verbs.

Question 1: "If you are looking around for a new job, you are..."

  • a) applying for a new job

  • c) worried about your new job

  • b) trying to find a new job

Explanation: The correct answer is b) trying to find a new job. When you "look around for" something, especially a job, it means you are actively searching or seeking it, exploring various options. It's about the process of discovery, not just applying or worrying.

Question 2: "If you look out for someone who is picking you up in their car, you..."

  • a) carefully avoid getting hit by their car

  • b) watch the road and warn them of danger

  • c) watch for their car so you will see them when they arrive

Explanation: The correct answer is c) watch for their car so you will see them when they arrive. As we discussed, "look out for" means to actively watch carefully in order to notice a specific person or thing. In this context, you're observing your surroundings specifically to spot their car.

Question 3: "If you look down on cheap restaurants, you..."

  • a) consider them not good enough for you

  • b) see them from the top windows of your house or flat

  • c) always consider them before going to a dearer one

Explanation: The correct answer is a) consider them not good enough for you. To "look down on" someone or something means to consider them inferior, to regard them with disdain or a sense of superiority. It's an expression of judgment.

Question 4: "If you look after someone’s cat while they are away, you..."

  • a) follow the cat everywhere

  • b) search for it because it is lost

  • c) care for it and give it what it needs

Explanation: The correct answer is c) care for it and give it what it needs. "Look after" is a very common phrasal verb meaning to take care of someone or something, to be responsible for their well-being. This applies to people, pets, or even things.

Question 5: "If you look up to your English teacher, you..."

  • a) stand up when you speak to him or her

  • b) admire and respect him or her

  • c) raise your head because he or her is taller than you

Explanation: The correct answer is b) admire and respect him or her. To "look up to" someone means to admire them, to respect their achievements, character, or wisdom. It signifies a sense of reverence.

(Slide 4: Exercise 9.2 - Complete the Sentences with a Suitable Particle) Now, let's practice adding the correct particle to complete the phrasal verbs. This helps solidify your recall of the complete phrase.

1. "I’m really looking ____ to seeing my cousins again next week."

  • Answer: forward

  • Explanation: "Look forward to" means to anticipate something with pleasure. It's a very common expression for future events you're excited about.

2. "She’s LOOKIN ____ for a new English course. She’s not very satisfied with the one she’s following at the moment."

  • Answer: for / around (Both are suitable here)

  • Explanation: "Look for" means to try to find something. "Look around for" also implies searching, often in different places or considering various options, which fits someone trying to find a new course.

3. "She loves looking ____ children, so she has decided to train as a nanny."

  • Answer: after

  • Explanation: As we just learned, "look after" means to take care of. This is a perfect fit for someone who wants to be a nanny.

4. "We have to look ____ to the time when our child will be old enough to go to university."

  • Answer: ahead

  • Explanation: "Look ahead to" means to think about the future and plan for it. It's about considering future events or stages.

5. "Lord Muck is a terrible snob. He looks ____ on most other people."

  • Answer: down

  • Explanation: This re-emphasizes "look down on," meaning to consider someone inferior or unworthy.

6. "I didn’t have time to read the newspaper yesterday. I only looked ____ it very quickly."

  • Answer: at / through (Both are suitable here)

  • Explanation: "Look at" can mean a quick, superficial glance. "Look through" also implies scanning something quickly, often to get a general idea without reading in detail.

(Slide 5: Exercise 9.3 - Complete the Diagram) This exercise helps visualize the different meanings and related terms for "look." Let's fill in the blanks based on the previous page's vocabulary.

(Diagram reconstruction and explanation):

You would typically have a central "LOOK" with branches. Here's how it should be completed:

  • LOOK + ahead to:

    • Example: the end of the exams (meaning to anticipate and plan for)

  • LOOK + at:

    • Example: carefully / our plans for the future and make a decision (meaning to examine or consider)

  • LOOK + on:

    • Example: without getting involved (meaning to observe an event without participating, gives rise to the noun "onlooker")

  • LOOK + out for:

    • Example: danger / a man for the police while she steals the bike (meaning to watch carefully for something specific, gives rise to the noun "lookout")

This diagram helps us categorize the different ways "look" combines with particles to create new meanings, often still related to observation or attention.

(Slide 6: Exercise 9.4 - More Phrasal Verbs Based on "Look") Finally, let's explore some additional "look" phrasal verbs and try to guess their meanings from context. This is a crucial skill for vocabulary acquisition.

1. "You could look up the new words in a dictionary."

  • Meaning: To find information (like a word's meaning) in a dictionary, book, or database.

2. "When I was in Boston on business last week I looked up an old friend."

  • Meaning: To visit or make contact with someone you haven't seen or spoken to for a long time.

3. "After a long recession the economic situation is looking up."

  • Meaning: To improve or get better. This implies a positive trend.

4. "I looked over the report on the way to the meeting."

  • Meaning: To examine something quickly, often to check for errors or to get a general idea. Similar to "look through," but often with a sense of review or checking.

5. "I looked through the report and scribbled down a few notes."

  • Meaning: To read or examine something quickly, usually without reading every detail, to get an overview. Very similar to "look over."

6. "Detectives are looking into the murder."

  • Meaning: To investigate or examine the facts about a problem or situation carefully. This implies a thorough investigation.

(Slide 7: Conclusion) Excellent work today, everyone! We've covered a wide range of "look" phrasal verbs, from those indicating simple observation to more complex meanings involving care, respect, investigation, and improvement. Remember, context is key when trying to understand phrasal verbs. The more you read and listen to English, the more natural these expressions will become.

Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to use a dictionary or online resources when you encounter a new phrasal verb.

(Slide 8: Q&A) Are there any questions about the exercises or any of the phrasal verbs we discussed today?


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