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I can identify different types of listening text.
1 SPEAKING Work in pairs. Answer the questions.1 Have you visited a foreign country? If so, did you notice any differences in that country's customs? 2 What customs or cultural differences do you think visitors to Viet Nam might notice?
2 Listen to ten extracts from dialogues. Match each extract with a photo, A or B.3 Listen again. Rewrite the sentences making them formal. Use the words in brackets to help you.1 Hi there. (good) 2 We don't know each other. (believe / met) 3 Good to meet you. (a pleasure) 4 Come and meet some of my friends. (allow me/ introduce/colleagues) 5 Fancy a coffee? (could / fetch / at all) 6 Sure, why not? (kind / to offer)
| 4 Read the Listening Strategy. Then listen and match each dialogue with a text type. Give reasons for your answers.a A conversation between friends b A news item c An announcement d A conversation between strangers e A professional conversation between colleagues 5 Listen to three texts. Match the situations (1-3) with the speakers (a–c).1 Informal conversation 2 Dialogue between strangers 3 Radio advert a Actor in a voiceover b Friends c Airport employee 6 Listen again. Choose the correct answers (a–c).1 In text 1, why did Anna feel embarrassed during the meal? a Her colleague did something which shocked the other diners. b She accidentally did something that was culturally unacceptable. c She ignored somebody who was being introduced to her. 2 In text 2, what mistake did one of the speakers make? a He put his laptop in the wrong place. b He failed to empty his pockets. c He walked through the wrong archway. 3 In text 3, what is the speaker trying to persuade the listeners to do? a To book a water sports holiday in a particular destination. b To use the internet to find the best holidays abroad. c To book a holiday with a particular holiday company. 7 SPEAKING Work in pairs. Prepare two short role-plays where you meet someone for the first time-the first is at a formal event and the second is at a friend's party. Include the following:• Greet and introduce yourself. • Explain why you're there / how you know the host. • Exchange some personal information. • Offer to get your new friend a drink. • Bring the conversation to an end. Good evening. I don't believe we've met... Good evening. Allow me to... |
