Task 3

Now, we will learn the language to give instructions in a procedural text. Study the language highlights
from Text 1. Then, read Text 2 to spot the imperatives and make them in infinitive complements.
Imperatives Infinitive Complements

Turn the machine on Make sure to turn machine on

Put your document onto the surface Remember to put your document facedown
Close the cover and press [START] button Be sure to close the cover and press [START]
button
Collect the copy from the tray Don’t forget to collect the copy from the tray

Imperatives Infinitive Complements

Locate the power switch and turn the Make sure to Locate the power switch and turn
machine on the machine on
Lift the cover and place the document you Be sure to Lift the cover and place the
wish to copy face down on the glass document you wish to copy face down on the
glass

select the number of copies you wish to Don’t forget to select the number of copies you
make. Push “start” and the copying should wish to make. Push “start” and the copying
commence. should commence.
Use the automatic feed on your copier to You can also Use the automatic feed on your
copy documents several pages in length copier to copy documents several pages in
length
Select these options on the digital display, Remember to Select these options on the digital
display,
press "start," and your stack of documents Don’t forget to press "start," and your stack of
will be photocopied, documents will be photocopied,

Text 1: How to use a photocopier (spoken)

Jenny : I read the instruction, but I’m still not sure how to use this
photocopy machine.

Rob : Actually, it’s pretty easy. First of all, make sure to turn the
machine on.
Jenny : Got it.
Rob : Lift up the cover, then put your document onto the glass.
Remember to put the document face down on the upper top of the
glass.
Jenny : Alright. What’s next?
Rob : Lower the cover and select the paper you wish, then press
[START] button.
Jenny : I see. Look! a green light flash onto the glass.
Rob : Yeah… it shows that the machine is copying. Once the
flashing is off, your copy is ready. Don’t forget to collect the copy
from the tray.

Text 2: How to Use Photocopier (Written)

Using the Photocopier
Locate the power switch and turn the machine on. Allow sufficient
time for the machine to warm up; older machines can take more
time than newer models.

Lift the cover and place the document you wish to copy face down
on the glass. Take care to position it properly; most photocopiers
have markings showing where to place documents. Lower the cover
and, using the control panel, select the number of copies you wish
to make. Push “start” and the copying should commence.

Use the automatic feed on your copier to copy documents several

pages in length. Following the guide next to the feed, position your
stack of documents; many photocopiers auto-feed documents face
up. See if your photocopier has options for automatically collating
and stapling your documents – most newer models do. Select these
options on the digital display, press "start," and your stack of
documents will be photocopied, collated and stapled for you.