7.2.2. Inversion Part 2

Inversion Part 2

Review Listening Exercise of Inversion in the Article An Environmental Expedition in Antarctica

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/SArVEWEhDkJ

Uses of Inersion in Academic or Formal English and Daily Life

 

🔹 1. Rules & Instructions

Academic / Formal:

• Inversion makes rules more impersonal, universal, and emphatic.
• At no time shall plagiarism be tolerated in academic writing.
• Only after completing the prerequisites may students register for the seminar.

Daily Life:

• Polite notices, official warnings, or service interactions.
• Should you need assistance, contact reception.
• Under no circumstances should passengers open the emergency door.

🔹 2. Descriptions / Explanations

Academic / Formal:

• Used in essays, reports, or descriptive analysis to emphasize rarity or significance.
• Seldom has architecture reflected cultural values as vividly as in the Gothic period.
• So influential was Newton’s work that it shaped centuries of scientific thought.

Daily Life:

• Storytelling or casual emphasis.
• Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset.
• Rarely do we get such heavy rain in March.

🔹 3. Narratives / Storytelling

Academic / Literary Style:

• Creates drama and suspense in formal reports, novels, or biographies.
• Hardly had the negotiations begun when conflict broke out.
• No sooner had the king died than civil war erupted.

Daily Life:

• Casual stories told with surprise or exaggeration.
• Never have I laughed so much in my life!
• So shocked was he that he couldn’t say a word.

🔹 4. Accounts of Events in History

Academic / Formal:

• Inversion gives history writing a dramatic and authoritative tone.
• Never before had Europe witnessed such devastation as during the Black Death.
• Only after the Second World War did women gain greater access to higher education.
• Rarely has a single invention changed the world as profoundly as the printing press.

Daily Life:

• Everyday references to history or shared memory (less common, but possible in informal talk).
• Never had the town seen so many visitors until the Olympics came.
• Only after 2000 did smartphones become part of daily life.

Inversion online exercise

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/inversion-exercise-1.html

Collaborative exercise 1 on page 57

The Uses of Inversion in Public Relations:

https://compactcae2bythedarkprince.blogspot.com/2025/09/types-of-messages-which-can-be-given-in.html

Types of messages which can be given in Public Relations applying inversions

Types of messages which can be given in Public Relations applying inversions

In Public Relations (PR), inversion is very useful because it makes language more formal, emphatic, and persuasive. Here are the types of PR messages where inversion can be applied, with examples for each:

1. Crisis Communication Messages

Used to show authority, urgency, and control in emergencies.

• On no account should the public believe the rumors spreading online.
• Under no circumstances can safety standards be compromised.
• At no time did the company neglect its duty of care.

2. Corporate & Brand Statements

To highlight achievements and values with emphasis.

• Not only does our company create innovative products, but it also invests in sustainability.
• Rarely have customers shown such loyalty to a brand.
• Never before has our industry witnessed such rapid transformation.

3. Press Releases

To make announcements more impactful.

• No sooner had the campaign been launched than it received international attention.
• Hardly had the press conference ended when social media erupted with positive feedback.
• Little did we imagine that the event would attract over a million viewers.

4. Marketing & Promotional Messages

To persuade and differentiate the brand.

• Nowhere else will clients find such a unique blend of quality and affordability.
• In no other country will tourists experience such cultural diversity.
• Seldom has a new service been received with such enthusiasm.

5. Historical / Legacy Messages

To celebrate milestones or emphasize growth.

• Not until 2010 did the company expand into global markets.
• Only when our first factory was established did mass production become possible.
• Not since the 1980s has the sector seen such innovation.

Teamwork Activity: Writing PR Sentences with Inversion for an Oral Presentation

 

Objective: Students will practice writing five inversion-based sentences per task in Public Relations contexts linked to Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Riviera Maya. They will then present them orally in a persuasive and professional tone.

 

Instructions for Students

1. Work in teams of 3–4 people.
2. Each team will complete one PR scenario with inversion expressions.
3. Write five original sentences using the required expressions.
4. Contexts should be adapted to local settings (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya).
5. Present orally as if addressing clients, media, or the public.

🔹 Tasks

Task 1 – Safety Rules (Preventive Communication)
Context: Draft safety rules for visitors at a Cancún eco-park safari event.
Expressions: On no account, At no time, Under no circumstances

• Example: On no account should visitors leave their vehicles during the safari ride.

Task 2 – Crisis Communication
Context: A Playa del Carmen hotel responding to an emergency (fire, hurricane, accident).
Some Useful Expressions: On no account, At no time, Under no circumstances

• Example: Under no circumstances can safety standards be compromised, even during evacuation procedures.

Task 3 – Adventure Narrative & Event Promotion
Context: Influencer trip in Playa del Carmen.
Some Useful Expressions: Hardly, No sooner, Little

• Example: Hardly had we arrived at the cenote when the influencers began livestreaming.

Task 4 – Description & Place Branding
Context: Promote the Riviera Maya in a tourism campaign.
Some Useful Expressions: Nowhere else, Rarely, In no other country

• Example: Nowhere else will tourists find such a unique blend of turquoise beaches and Mayan ruins.

Task 5 – History & Corporate Heritage
Context: Write an account of Cancún’s tourism development for a commemorative event.
Some Useful Expressions: Not until, Only when, Not since

• Example: Not until the 1970s did Cancún transform into a global tourism hub.

Task 6 – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Context: A Playa del Carmen resort launching a beach-cleaning initiative.
Some Useful Expressions: Never before, Not only, So strongly

• Example: Never before has our company invested so much in protecting local ecosystems.

Task 7 – Marketing & Product Launch
Context: Introducing a new Riviera Maya luxury hotel.
Some Useful Expressions: Seldom, Nowhere, Only by

• Example: Seldom has a resort offered guests both Mayan cultural immersion and five-star luxury.

Task 8 – Political/Institutional PR Messaging
Context: Cancún authorities addressing sustainable tourism policies.
Some Useful Expressions: No longer, Rarely, Only then

• Example: No longer will unchecked development be allowed along the coast without environmental studies.

 

6.2.3. Verbs followed by verbs in gerund or infintive with different meanings

Oral Review of Exercise 2 on page 50

6.2.3. Verbs followed by verbs in gerund or infinitive with different meanings

Introductory Review Exercise:

https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheet/en/english-language/484939 

A Night at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid

 

Last summer, I visited the Reina Sofia museum in Madrid, famous for housing Picasso’s Guernica. At first, I thought the evening would simply mean admiring a few masterpieces before dinner, but it actually meant to provoke deep reflection on war, memory, and social change.

 

In the first gallery, I decided to try engaging with the artworks by sketching fragments of Guernica in my notebook. This experiment contrasted with the challenge of later having to try to explain my impressions to a Spanish visitor. That attempt was far more demanding than sketching in silence.

 

Midway through the visit, I realized I had forgotten bringing my camera. Surprisingly, this made me more attentive. Soon after, the guide reminded us to remember to take out our phones to scan the QR code for the interactive commentary.

Later, I paused before a haunting installation about exile and dictatorship. I couldn’t help but regret not staying longer in front of it, since the atmosphere was overwhelming yet enlightening. However, I did not regret to say that the museum achieved its goal of unsettling its audience and reminding us of Spain’s turbulent past.

 

As the lights dimmed in the gallery, some visitors stopped to take one final picture, while others stopped looking and simply closed their eyes to reflect. Both gestures captured the essence of art appreciation at the Reina Sofia museum: sometimes pausing for action, other times letting go.

 

Reading Comprehension Exercise:

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/lzMso95S2Br

6.2.3. Verbs followed by verbs in gerund or to- infinitive with different meanings

Teamwork Exercise 3 on page 50

Individual Online Exercise about the Verbs followed by -ing or to infinitive with Different Meaning

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/zIHWu2xL4Ah

Speaking cards of verbs followed by gerund and/or

infinitive

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/76613780

6.2.2. Verbs followed by gerund or infinitive in the context of arts

6.2.2. Verbs followed by gerund or infinitive in the context of arts

Exercise 1 on page 50

Video quiz:

https://app.kwizie.ai/en/qp/447137

Taking a Guided Tour at the British Museum in London

 

Visiting London often means taking time to explore its most famous cultural landmark: the British Museum. Many travellers even practise imagining what it will be like before they arrive, visualising the grand halls and legendary artifacts they have only read about in books.

 

When the day comes, few people would ever refuse to join a guided tour. The guides not only share historical facts but also let someone ask questions freely, making the experience more personal and engaging. With their explanations, it soon becomes clear that it isn’t worth hurrying through the galleries, because each exhibit deserves time and attention.

 

The sheer variety of objects on display—from ancient Egyptian mummies to Greek sculptures—can inspire someone to learn more about different civilizations and cultures. Sometimes, enthusiastic visitors pretend to be archaeologists as they take notes or snap photos. On one occasion, I even spotted someone sketching the Rosetta Stone, lost in concentration as if capturing a piece of history on paper.

 

Ultimately, the tour enables someone to connect deeply with world heritage in a way that goes beyond simply reading about it. A guided visit at the British Museum is more than sightseeing; it is an educational and emotional journey that stays with you long after you leave its majestic halls.

 

Reading Comprehension Exercise of the text Guided Tour at the British Museum:

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/cB3nmGQxKy-

Exercise 2 on page 50

6.2.1. Verbs followed by gerund or infinitive in the context of arts

Opening speaking practice: Comment in teams about the best museum you have been to.

Verbs followed by Gerund or Infinitive

Introductory Listening Exercise:

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/I2fVgU8y0LG

Audiolink: https://lasallecancun-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/g/personal/dc0519_lasallecancun_edu_mx/EcRy9AFYmq9BuXTHAZ9eRXcBebhX_yE4o-jaAE75rVQOHA?e=YWrXB2

Collaborative Online Exercise:

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/96533380

Book Exercises on page 50

6.1. Art and intesifying adverbs

 Art and Intensifying adverbs

Inroductory Listening Exercise

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/IFb9aB8vjQq

C1-level Intensifying Adverbs

 

Intensifying adverbs strengthen (or occasionally weaken) the meaning of an adjective, verb, or another adverb. They add emphasis, highlight emotional depth, or show the degree of intensity. They’re not always interchangeable—some strongly prefer certain collocations.

 

Explanation by Adverb

1. Absolutely

• Use: To emphasize totality or strong agreement.
• Collocations: absolutely essential, absolutely certain, absolutely fantastic, absolutely impossible.
• Example: The view from the top was absolutely stunning.

2. Completely

• Use: To show that something is whole or entire, without exception.
• Collocations: completely wrong, completely different, completely empty.
• Example: I felt completely exhausted after the meeting.

3. Deeply

• Use: To express strong feelings, emotions, or states of mind.
• Collocations: deeply concerned, deeply sorry, deeply grateful, deeply moved.
• Example: She was deeply committed to helping her students.

4. Dreadfully

• Use: (slightly old-fashioned in formal English) to mean “very” in a negative sense.
• Collocations: dreadfully sorry, dreadfully wrong, dreadfully boring.
• Example: The weather was dreadfully cold that night.

5. Eagerly

• Use: To show enthusiasm or strong interest (usually modifies verbs).
• Collocations: eagerly await, eagerly accept, eagerly anticipate.
• Example: The audience eagerly awaited the band’s arrival.

6. Generally

• Use: To express something true in most cases, but not always.
• Collocations: generally speaking, generally accepted, generally true.
• Example: The students are generally well-prepared for class.

7. Highly

• Use: To intensify in a positive or evaluative sense, often with participles or adjectives of opinion.
• Collocations: highly recommended, highly unlikely, highly intelligent, highly effective.
• Example: This book is highly recommended for exam preparation.

8. Perfectly

• Use: To mean 'completely' or 'flawless.'
• Collocations: perfectly clear, perfectly normal, perfectly safe, perfectly reasonable.
• Example: Your explanation is perfectly understandable.

9. Totally

• Use: Similar to completely, but often less formal and sometimes used conversationally.
• Collocations: totally different, totally unexpected, totally agree.
• Example: I totally forgot about the appointment.

10. Utterly

• Use: Stronger than completely, often used with negative or extreme adjectives.
• Collocations: utterly ridiculous, utterly exhausted, utterly alone.
• Example: The proposal was utterly absurd.

11. Wonderfully

• Use: To intensify in a very positive sense, with admiration or pleasure.
• Collocations: wonderfully talented, wonderfully simple, wonderfully kind.
• Example: The actors gave a wonderfully moving performance.

12. Widely

• Use: To indicate large extent, coverage, or acceptance.
• Collocations: widely known, widely used, widely recognized, widely accepted.
• Example: Her research is widely respected in academic circles.

 

Final Notes:

• Absolutely / utterly / completely / totally → intensify adjectives that are non-gradable , e.g., perfect, impossible, exhausted.
• Deeply / dreadfully / wonderfully / highly → usually collocate with emotions, evaluations, or extreme descriptions.
• Generally / widely → less emotional; they indicate extent or frequency rather than intensity of feeling.
• Eagerly → stands out because it intensifies verbs (actions) rather than adjectives.

Collaborative Exercise 1 on page 48

Individual Online Exercise of Intensifying Adverbs:

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/yE1UkSvTRQF

Speaking Practice on page 48

Vocabulary presentation about online arts

https://lasallecancun-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/dc0519_lasallecancun_edu_mx/EXbocMv4TW5IttZHD3zavmYB2JzthO7SL7SgixUvLoI5tQ?e=UFeglR

Reading Practice on pages 48 and 49

Teamwork: Describe an artwork on a poster including at least five collocations with intensifying adverbs and using between 70 and 120 words.

Description of Sunflowers

Van Gogh’s Sunflowers is an absolutely iconic painting that captures the vibrancy of nature in a highly distinctive style. The golden tones are absolutely radiant, creating an atmosphere that feels perfectly uplifting yet at the same time deeply emotional. The brushstrokes are completely unconventional, almost wild, which gives the flowers a wonderfully expressive quality. Some critics have called it utterly overrated, but for many art lovers, it remains a widely acclaimed masterpiece that is profoundly inspiring.

Academic Integrity

 

Video quiz of Academic Integrity (C1 level):

https://app.kwizie.ai/en/qp/524673