DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Grammar & Usage

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Ways to express the aim or purpose of an action
Grammar Practice
Part A

Part B

Part C

Part D

Part E

Part F

Language Practice
Part A

Part B

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Ways to express the aim or purpose of an action

Structures
to-infinitive

Examples

Remarks

She came to help us.

I need a book to read on
the journey.

bare
infinitive
after go and
come

Ill have to go and get

some help. Come and
join us.

/
/
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Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Structures

Grammar & Usage

Examples

Remarks

so that +
can/cant/
will/wont

I exercise everyday so
that I can keep fit.

in order to/
so as to
(formal)

Mr Chan took a taxi in

order to/so as to get
there in time.

I avoid fatty food so that I

wont gain weight.

/
In negative sentences, we can
use so as not to or in order not
to, but we cannot use not to.
He took a taxi so as not
to/in order not to be late
for his plane.

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Structures
for + noun
phrase for a
persons
purpose

Grammar & Usage

Examples

Remarks

She went to a restaurant

for lunch.
Wrong: She went to a
restaurant for
having lunch.

We also use for with clothing

or accesories worn on a
special occasion.
She wore a red dress
for Christmas.

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Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Structures
to-infinitive
or for +
gerund to
talk about
the purpose
or function
of things

Grammar & Usage

Examples

Remarks

We use this key to

open/for opening the
cupboard.

But we use the to-infinitive to

talk about a particular purpose.
She opened the window
to let in some fresh air.

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Structures
in case (for
possibility)
and for fear
that (for
precaution
against
something)

Grammar & Usage

Examples
He left a note for her in
case she returned early.
He took an umbrella for
fear that it might rain.

Remarks
We use the present simple to
talk about the future after in
case.
I cant to go out this
evening in case Ann calls.
Wrong:

in case
Ann will
call.

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Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Structures

Examples

verbs such as
enable,
avoid,
prevent

They build footbridges to

enable people to cross
the road safely.
(= so that people can cross
the road safely)
The actress wore
sunglasses to avoid being
recognised.
(= so that she would not be
recognised)

Remarks

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Unit 25 Expressing purpose

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Grammar Practice
Choose phrases from the following box to complete the
sentences below. Each phrase may be used ONCE only. The
first one has been done for you as an example.

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

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celebrate their wedding anniversary

deposit some money
put these books in
have it serviced
borrow some books
buy a graduation outfit
raise money for local charities
discuss the end of year celebrations
tell me that she had passed her driving test
improve his keyboarding skills

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

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to
Mr and Mrs Tsui are going to give a party ______________
celebrate their wedding anniversary.
________________________________________________

to tell me that she had

She phoned me last night ___________________________
passed her driving test.
________________________________________________

to have it
Mr Chan took his car to the garage ____________________
serviced.
________________________________________________

to deposit
Mrs Chan went to the bank this morning _______________
some money.
________________________________________________

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to improve his
Brian did an evening course _________________________
keyboarding skills.
________________________________________________

to discuss
There will be a meeting this afternoon _________________
the end of year celebrations.
________________________________________________

to borrow some books.

Peggy is going to the library _________________________
________________________________________________

to put these books in?

Please can I have a bag _____________________________
________________________________________________

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Mrs Chan took her daughter shopping __________________

to buy a graduation outfit.
________________________________________________

10 The primary school held fund-raising events ____________

to raise money for local charities.
________________________________________________

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Answer each question in Column A with a sentence

that uses to or for + an expression from Column B. Each
expression in Column B can be used ONCE only. The first
one has been done for you.

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

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Column A
1

Why has she gone to the supermarket?

Why did you go to the post office?

Why did John come to see you?

Why did you get up so early this morning?

Why are you going to the library?

What are you going to talk about?

What is Tony saving for?

Why has he gone to the stationers?

Why did you join the Drama Club?

10 Why did you go to the travel agency?

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Column B
some help with his homework
return some books
the importance of recycling
some fruit
go abroad
post a registered letter
information about package tours to Europe
improve my speaking skills
some pens and pencils
go for a run

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Shes/She has gone to the supermarket for

________________________________________________
some fruit.
________________________________________________

I went to the post office to post a registered

________________________________________________
letter.
________________________________________________

John/He came to see me for some help with his

________________________________________________
homework.
________________________________________________

I got up early this morning to go for a run.

________________________________________________
________________________________________________

COLUMN A

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Im/I am going to the library to return some

________________________________________________
books.
________________________________________________

Im/I am going to talk about the importance of

________________________________________________
recycling.
________________________________________________

Tonys/Tony is saving to go abroad.

________________________________________________
________________________________________________

COLUMN A

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Hes/He has gone to the stationers to buy/for

________________________________________________
some pens and pencils.
________________________________________________

I joined the Drama Club to improve my speaking

________________________________________________
skills.
________________________________________________

I went to the travel agency for information about

10 ________________________________________________
package tours to Europe.
________________________________________________

COLUMN A

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Explain what the following tools are used for, using the
accompanying notes. Write ONE answer only. The first one
has been done for you.

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photocopier: copy/documents
A photocopier is used to copy documents/for
________________________________________________
copying documents.
________________________________________________

camera: take photographs

A camera is used to take photographs/for taking
________________________________________________
photographs.
________________________________________________

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

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Grammar & Usage

dictionary: find out the meanings of words

A dictionary is used to find out/for finding out
________________________________________________
the meanings of words.
________________________________________________

microwave oven: cook/reheat/food

A microwave oven is used to cook and reheat
________________________________________________
food/for cooking and reheating food.
________________________________________________

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vacuum cleaner: suck up/dirt

A vacuum cleaner is used to suck up dirt/for
________________________________________________
sucking up dirt.
________________________________________________

computer: store/process/information
A computer is used to store and process
________________________________________________
information/for storing and processing
________________________________________________
information.
________________________________________________

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oil tanker: ship or lorry/transport oil

An oil tanker is a ship or lorry used to transport
________________________________________________
oil/for transporting oil.
________________________________________________

thermometer: instrument/measure the temperature

A thermometer is an instrument used to measure
________________________________________________
the temperature/for measuring the temperature.
________________________________________________

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct

words from the brackets. The first one has been done for
you.

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to keep it
Mrs Chan put the meat in the fridge ___________________
(to keep it/for keeping it) fresh.

so as not to
Paul turned down the music ___________________
(so as
not to/not to) disturb others.

in case
I brought the novel __________________
(in case/so that)
Alice wanted to borrow it.

so that
Mr Lee slowed down ___________________
(in order to/
so that) he could enjoy the spectacular countryside.

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to take
They got up early _________________
(to take/for taking) the
early bus to school.

for fear that

She quickly switched off the alarm __________________
(in order that/for fear that) it would wake her husband.

so that
Im going to bed early ___________________
(so that/so as
to)
I wont feel tired at school.

rained

She took an umbrella with her in case it ________________

(rained/would rain).

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Match the half-sentences in Column A with those in Column B.

Write your answers in the spaces provided. Note that each
letter in Column B can be used only ONCE. The first one has
been done for you.

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

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Column A
1

She showed us the letter

E
_________

Audio-visual resources are often used

F
_________

I
The Observatory issued the hot weather warning _________

New flyovers have been built

G
_________

He borrowed money from the bank

A
_________

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Column A
6

Mr Chan walks to his office every morning

_________
D

Miss Wong has taken up badminton

H
_________

Ill give you my mobile phone number

C
_________

She turned down the TV

J
_________
B
_________

10 We cheered

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Join the following sentences, using the words in brackets. The

first on has been done for you.

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Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

He read the notice again. He wanted to be sure of every

detail. (so as to)
He read the notice again so as to be sure of
________________________________________________
every detail.
________________________________________________

She put on her coat before going out. She did not want to
catch a cold. (so as not to)
She put on her coat before going out so as not
________________________________________________
to catch a cold.
________________________________________________

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They spoke quietly. They did not want to distract the others.
(for fear that)
They spoke quietly for fear that they would
________________________________________________
distract the others.
________________________________________________

I did my homework as soon as I got home. I wanted to

watch my favourite TV programme. (so that)
I did my homework as soon as I got home so
________________________________________________
that I could watch my favourite TV programme.
________________________________________________

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Grammar & Usage

She always sets her alarm clock before going to bed. She
does not want to be late for school. (to avoid)
She always sets her alarm clock before going to
________________________________________________
bed to avoid being late for school.
________________________________________________

Ill give you my phone number. I want you to be able to

contact me. (so that)
Ill give you my phone number so that youll/you
________________________________________________
will be able to contact me.
________________________________________________

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Grammar & Usage

Youd better take your water bottle. It may get hot later.
(in case)
Youd better take your water bottle in case it
________________________________________________
gets hot.
________________________________________________

The tourist spoke slowly. He wanted to be understood.

(in order to)
The tourist spoke slowly in order to be
________________________________________________
understood.
________________________________________________

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She opened the door. She wanted to let her dog in. (in order to)
She opened the door in order to let her dog in.
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

10 He took his notebook to the meeting. He might need to write

down some notes. (in case)
He took his notebook to the meeting in case he
________________________________________________
needed to write down some notes.
________________________________________________

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Language Practice
Read the information below. Then complete the passage
using the words in brackets. The first one has been done for
you as an example.

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Steven has received a letter from his uncle in Vietnam. Part

of the letter says:

Do you remember that your cousin Chris was

going to try his hand at acting? Guess what:
hes got a part in Romeo and Juliet (by
Shakespeare)! Can you stay a couple of days
longer, and then we can all go and watch him
together?

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to visit his
Steven had planned a 4-day trip to Vietnam (1) _______________
relatives
_______________
(visit/relatives).
His uncle told him about his cousins acting debut and asked him
to ask his boss for
to extend his trip. Steven decided (2) _______________________
permission
______________________________
(ask/his boss/permission) to
extend his leave. Steven also asked his uncle (3) _____________
to keep him posted (keep/him/post) on further information
______________________
about the performance date, etc.

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for details on the play

Steven surfed the web (4) __________________________
(for/details/play) and

the production company.

met him at
When Steven arrived in Vietnam, his uncle (5) ______________
the airport
_________________
(met/him/airport), along with his cousins. (6)
Having found out that
___________________________
(find/what) a reputable company
felt very proud
his cousin was part of, Steven (7) _________________________
(feel/very proud)

how much he
of Chris. He told him (8) ____________________

was
looking forward
_______________________
(how much/look forward) to seeing
the play.

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Grammar & Usage

Complete each blank in the conversation below with ONE

word. The first one has been done for you.

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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Jack

Grammar & Usage

Look (1) this report. It (2) that

(1)

at
____________

proficiency in Putonghua among

(2)

says/states
____________

Hong Kong students has greatly

increased over the (3) two years.
Jill

Thats great! Ive been (4) Putonghua

past
____________
learning/
studying
(4) ____________
(3)

for almost three years now.

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Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Jack

Grammar & Usage

I (5) know that. Apparently a survey

(5)

____________
didnt

(6)

____________
to

(7)

____________
Who

showed that over 50% of the

respondents were able (6) speak and
understand the language well.
Jill

(7)

conducted the survey?

Jack

It was commissioned by RTHKs

Putonghua station and conducted by
Lingnan University.

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Unit 25 Expressing purpose

Jill

Grammar & Usage

I think English and Putonghua are (8)

(8)

____________
both

(9)

agree
____________

(10)

more
____________

important languages nowadays.

Jack

I (9) . Theyre both world languages.

Jill

I think students in Hong Kong are

taking language learning (10) seriously
nowadays.

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Jack

Jill

Grammar & Usage

I think most of them understand that

they are learning (11) languages (12)

(11)

____________
these

that they can get good (13) in the

(12)

____________
so

future.

(13)

____________
jobs

Thats (14) Im working hard. I need to

(14)

why
____________

have good English so I can (15) law.

(15)

study
____________

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