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

📘 Reading Text (C1 Level): Upholding Lasallian Values in Higher Education

 📘 Reading Text (C1 Level): Upholding Lasallian Values in Higher Education

 

At Universidad La Salle Cancún, education transcends academic achievement; it is fundamentally rooted in a set of values inspired by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. These Lasallian values—faith, service, fraternity, respect, and commitment—serve as the ethical compass that guides students, educators, and administrators alike.

 

Faith is not limited to religious belief but understood more broadly as trust in oneself, in others, and in the educational process. Students are encouraged to engage in reflective practices and cultivate a sense of purpose that transcends personal ambition.

 

Service, meanwhile, promotes a culture of solidarity and social responsibility. It urges students to use their skills and knowledge not only for personal gain but to uplift their communities. Community service, volunteer projects, and outreach programs are integral parts of the Lasallian educational model.

 

Fraternity fosters a sense of belonging, cooperation, and empathy. Within the classroom, this value is visible in collaborative learning, mutual support, and intercultural respect, especially relevant in a multicultural institution such as La Salle Cancún.

 

Respect, a cornerstone of all human interaction, is practiced not only in interpersonal relationships but also in academic conduct. Students are held to high standards of academic integrity and are expected to appreciate diverse perspectives with openness and humility.

 

Lastly, commitment refers to perseverance and dedication to both personal development and collective goals. Whether in class attendance, punctuality, or participation in institutional initiatives, commitment is the bridge between intention and action.

 

Incorporating these values into university life is not merely aspirational—it is essential. They cultivate socially responsible graduates prepared not only for professional success but also for ethical leadership in an increasingly complex world.

📚 References:

Comité de Misión Educativa Lasallista. (2015). Valores Lasallistas. Instituto de los Hermanos de las Escuelas Cristianas. https://www.lasalle.org.mx

Universidad La Salle Cancún. (2023). Modelo educativo lasallista: Formación integral con valores. https://lasallecancun.edu.mx/modelo-educativo/

Huerta, F. (2021). Identidad Lasallista en la educación superior mexicana. Revista de Educación y Valores, 12(3), 56–68. https://doi.org/10.35622/ev.21.3.4

González, L. (2019). Ethical formation through Lasallian values in university contexts. Journal of Educational Leadership, 7(2), 34–45.

 

Individual Online Exercise:

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/3yq_G0_JZgk