B1 Lesson 40: Have something done + Personal Qualities

WARM UP

Think about your personality and feelings.

• What usually makes you feel delighted?
• Have you ever felt lonely in a new place?
• What kind of people do you find charming?
• What activities are you mad about?
• Which personal quality do you admire most in other people?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – PERSONAL FEELINGS & QUALITIES

• annoyed – slightly angry or irritated
Example: I felt annoyed because the train was late.

• charming – pleasant and attractive in personality
Example: She is a charming person who makes everyone feel welcome.

• curious – wanting to know or learn something
Example: I'm curious about how the machine works.

• delighted – very happy or pleased
Example: We were delighted to hear the good news.

• lonely – unhappy because you are alone
Example: He felt lonely after moving to a new city.

• mad about – very enthusiastic about something
Example: My brother is mad about football.

• nasty – unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example: She received a nasty message online.

• professional – behaving in a skilled and responsible way
Example: The staff were friendly and professional.

Say each word or phrase out loud.

Think about people you know who match these descriptions.

GRAMMAR – HAVE SOMETHING DONE

We use have something done when someone else does a service for us.

Structure

• have + object + past participle

Examples

• I had my hair cut yesterday.

• She is having her car repaired today.

• We had our house painted last year.

• He has his suit cleaned every month.

• They are having their kitchen redesigned.

• I'm going to have my phone fixed tomorrow.

DIALOGUE – GETTING READY

Anna: You look different today.

Mark: Thanks! I had my hair cut yesterday.

Anna: It looks great.

Mark: I'm also going to have my glasses repaired this afternoon.

Anna: Busy day!

Mark: Yes, and next week I'm having my car serviced before my holiday.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

Before starting her new job, Emma wanted to feel confident and prepared. She had her hair cut and had a new suit fitted for the first day. She also had her laptop repaired after it suddenly stopped working. Although she was a little annoyed by the unexpected problems, she remained calm and professional. When everything was ready, she felt delighted and excited about beginning her new career. Her new colleagues were friendly and charming, and she quickly stopped feeling lonely. By the end of the week, she realised she was mad about her new job and was curious to learn even more.

Read the article twice.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Personal feelings

• feel annoyed
• be delighted
• feel lonely
• be curious about something
• be mad about music or sport

Personal qualities

• a charming person
• a professional attitude
• a nasty comment

Have something done

• have my hair cut
• have my phone repaired
• have my car serviced
• have my house painted
• have my glasses fixed

Full sentence model

• Before my interview, I had my suit cleaned, and I felt delighted because everyone was friendly and professional.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• What usually makes you feel delighted?
• Have you ever felt lonely after moving or travelling?
• Who is the most charming person you know?
• What are you mad about at the moment?
• What are you curious to learn in the future?
• Have you ever received a nasty comment? How did you react?
• What does it mean to be professional at work?
• When was the last time you had something done by a professional?
• What would you like to have repaired, cleaned, or improved this year?
• Have you ever had your hair cut and been disappointed with the result?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 10 sentences:

• 5 using the vocabulary.
• 5 using have something done.