Getting Ready
Do you use these expressions to greet someone you know or to introduce yourself to someone you don’t know? Check (✓) the correct answer.
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Introduce |
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1) I don’t think we’ve met. |
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2) Hi! I haven’t seen you for a long time! |
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3) Hello. name’s Kate. |
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4) Hi, nice to see you again. |
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5) Hi. I’m Don. I just started working here. |
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6) Betsy! How are you doing? |
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7) Hey, aren’t you in class? I’m Tom Crane. |
Show answers
Introduce: 1, 3, 5, 7
Greet: 2, 4, 6
Listening 1
People are talking at a party. Have they met before? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.
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Haven’t met |
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Show answers & Transcript
1) Haven’t met 2 Have met
3) Haven’t met 4 Have met
5) Have met 6) Haven’t met
Transcript
1)
A: Hi. I don’t think we’ve met, have we?
B: No, I don’t think so. name’s Mia.
A: Nice to meet you, Mia. I’m Tim Clark.
2)
A: Hey, you’re Mike Thompson, right?
B: That’s right. And you’re Jenny.
A: Yeah! Jenny Lindsay.
B: Yeah, right. We met at Jake’s wedding.
A: It’s great to see you again!
B: Great to see you, too!
3)
A: Haven’t we met somewhere?
B: No, I don’t think so.
A: Aren’t you Kevin Grant.
B: No, name is Greg. Greg Brown.
A: Oh, I’m sorry. I was positive we’d met before.
4)
A: Jeff! Hi. Remember me?
B: Sue? Sue Thomas?
A: That’s right. We were in that computer class together.
B: Yeah. Boy, was that class boring!
A: Sure was. So how’ve you been?
B: Pretty good, thanks.
5)
A: Oh, hi. You’re Jonathan, aren’t you?
B: Yes, and you’re Wendy.
A: Yeah. We met at the conference in Hawaii last summer.
B: Right. Nice to see you again.
A: Nice to see you, too.
6)
A: Hi! Don’t we work in the same building?
B: Yes, I think we do.
A: I’m Gary James. I’m in accounting.
B: Hi. I’m Lynn Williams. I’m in marketing.
Listening 2
Task 1
People are making small talk. What are they talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1) a clothes
b school
c work
2) a work
b school
c friends
3) a the weather
b a vacation
c health problems
4) a school
b work
c a new boyfriend
5) a school
b work
c apartment
6) a work
b family
c school
Show answers
1) a 2) b 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) b
Task 2
Listen again. Does the last speaker want to continue or end the conversation? Check (✓) the correct answer.
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Show answers & Transcript
End the conversation: 1, 3, 5
Continue the conversation: 2, 4, 6
Transcript
1)
A: Hey, Annie, that looks really nice on you. Is it new?
B: Yeah, I got it on sale at George Brothers Department Store. I never miss their sales. They’ve got really good prices.
A: Well, you made a good choice. That color looks great.
B: Thanks.
A: Oh! Look at the time. I didn’t realize it was so late. I’ve got to run. Good seeing you!
2)
A: What are you taking this year?
B: Mostly literature courses.
A: Oh, really. Are they any good?
B: Some of them are. Except for Professor Scott’s class. I mean, the books are interesting, and the lectures are great, but his tests are so hard.
A: Really? Are they essay or short answer tests?
3)
A: What an awful month we are having.
B: It’s pretty bad, isn’t it? So hot and humid. It’s hard to sleep at night, too. I wish I had air conditioning.
A: Me, too.
B: Funny, it’s not usually this hot in the fall.
A: That’s true. Well, I think I’m going to get some more chips. Enjoy the party!
4)
A: So tell me, Kim. What’s he like?
B: Well, he’s really fun to be with. He always says funny things and makes me laugh.
A: He sounds really nice.
B: He is. And he’s always giving me little presents. But I guess the gifts will stop when he knows me better.
A: Yeah, probably. So how long have you known him, anyway?
5)
A: So, are you still doing the same thing, David?
B: Yeah, I am, unfortunately. I wish I was doing something more challenging.
A: So why don’t you look for something else?
B: I really should. I feel stuck in that office because I’m not moving ahead. That’s the worst thing about it.
A: Well, good luck to you. If I hear about any jobs, I’ll let you know.
6)
A: So, everybody’s fine at home, Sarah?
B: Yes, they are, thanks. Oh, some exciting news! sister Jenny’s getting married!
A: Really? When?
B: Next month. She’s marrying a guy she met when she was studying in Canada, and we’re all going to Toronto for the wedding. It’ll be fun.
A: Sounds great. And how about your brother? What’s he been doing lately?
Listening 3
Task 1
People are making small talk. What question are they answering? Circle the correct answer.
1) a Are you here on vacation?
b Do you like living here?
2) a Do you think English is difficult?
b Why are you studying English?
3) a How old are your children?
b How many children do you have?
4) a What kind of work do you do?
b What kind of work would you like?
5) a When did you arrive?
b Have you been having fun here?
6) a Where did you go on vacation?
b Where are you from?
Show answers
1) b 2) a 3) b 4) a 5) b 6) b
Task 2
Listen again. Circle the best response.
1) a I’m glad you like it here.
b That’s too bad.
c Me, neither.
2) a I like those DVDs, too.
b Why don’t you like them?
c I agree. They’re terrible.
3) a Thanks anyway.
b I agree. Two is enough.
c I’m glad you and your husband agree.
4) a Thanks. I’d love to.
b Sorry. I’m busy that day.
c I’d love to see your house.
5) a You’ll love the beach.
b What kind of car will you buy?
c Good idea. The scenery is great there.
6) a Yeah, I think I will.
b Really? Why not?
c You’re right. I shouldn’t go there.
Show answers & Transcript
1) a 2) a 3) b 4) a 5) c 6) a
Transcript
1)
Yes, I do. I really enjoy living here. So far everything has been fine. The downtown area is really pretty, and I love all the cafes and restaurants there. The other thing I like is that the town’s small, so it’s easy to get to know people.
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Yes, I do. It’s a very difficult language to learn, but I guess all languages are difficult. I tried to learn Japanese once, and it was really hard. These days, though, it’s easier to learn a foreign language because you can buy some fantastic courses online and on DVD.
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I have two children, a girl and a boy. They’re both going to school, so they keep us very busy. husband comes from a big family and would love to have more children, but I think two is enough.
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I have a small design company. We design menus, calendars, and things like that. There are just three of us in the company. Last year was a very quiet year for us, but it looks as if business is really improving this year. Would you like to visit our office sometime?
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Oh yeah, I’ve been having a great time since I arrived. Everyone’s been very helpful, and I’ve made some wonderful new friends. I still have a few more days here, so I’m thinking of renting a car and driving up to the mountains.
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I’m from a town called Cairns, on the northeast coast of Australia. It’s a small town, but I enjoying living there. It’s not far from the Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the most famous places in Australia. You should go there sometime.
Conversation Corner: Seeing someone you know
Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: Hi, haven’t we met before?
B: Yeah, I think we met a Kate’s wedding.
A: That’s right! Have _____________ _____________ _____________ lately?
B: No, I haven’t seen her in months. But I _____________ _____________ _____________ husband last week.
A: Oh, really? _____________ _____________ _____________?
B: He’s doing really well. He told me that he got a great new job.
A: I’m _____________ _____________ hear that. Well, I’ve got to go, but it was great to see you.
B: Yeah, you, too! If you see John again, _____________ _____________ _____________ said hello.
Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce the h sound.
Show answers & Transcript
A: Hi, haven’t we met before?
B: Yeah, I think we met a Kate’s wedding.
A: That’s right! Have you seen her lately?
B: No, I haven’t seen her in months. But I talked with her husband last week.
A: Oh, really? How’s he doing ?
B: He’s doing really well. He told me that he got a great new job.
A: I’m happy to hear that. Well, I’ve got to go, but it was great to see you.
B: Yeah, you, too! If you see John again, tell him I said hello.