IELTS Expert User A1 Term 4 subject 1 lesson 2
PART 1
Voicino 1
Listen and repeat.
Voicino 2
Listen and repeat.
PART 2
Dialogino
Listen and do with a partner.
Read and listen. Sofia and her friend discuss Sofia’s trip to St. Petersburg. What clothes do they talk about?
Rena So, are you ready for your trip? What clothes are you going to take?
Sofia Yeah, I am! I’m going to take a big coat, and I need to buy a hat.
Rena Really? But it’s summer there!
Sofia Yes, but it’s Russia, not Florida! It’s not hot in the summer.
Rena True, but it’s not cold. So, are you going to take pants and some sweaters?
Sofia Yes, I am. No. I don’t know. I usually wear shorts in the summer here, but… Oh, I know! I can take my fall or spring pants.
Rena Good idea. And what are you going to wear on your feet?
Sofia I need some new shoes. We’re going to walk outside a lot. Or maybe boots.
Rena When are you going to leave? I mean, are you really ready for this trip?
PART 3
It's your turn
It’s your turn
SPEAKING
Look at the trips. Choose two, and plan what clothes you’re going to take with you.
A two-week trip to Miami, Florida, in the summer. (29°C / 84°F)
A one-week trip to Vienna, Austria, in the winter. (2°C / 36°F)
A five-day trip to Vancouver, Canada, in the spring. (20°C/68°F)
A two-week trip to Manaus, Brazil, in the rainy season. (30°C/86°F)
PAIR WORK Ask questions about your partners’ trips.
PART 4
Practicino 1
Read the descriptions of clothes. Which season is each person talking about? Write words in the box.
dry season fall rainy season spring summer winter |
1 There’s no rain, and it’s hot! I wear shorts every day.
2 It’s very cold! I’m wearing a coat and a hat.
3 I’m on the beach. I’m wearing shorts and a T-shirt, and no shoes!
4 It’s not summer, but I can see new flowers. I’m wearing a shirt and pants.
I don’t need to wear a sweater.
5 There’s a lot of rain, but it’s not cold. I’m wearing a coat and my big boots.
6 I’m wearing a dress. I have a coat, but I’m not wearing it. The next season is winter.
Read the sentences and complete the questions with be going to. Then answer the questions so they are true for you. Write short answers.
1 I’m not going to get together with friends this weekend.
Are you going to get together with friends next weekend?
Yes, I am. OR No, I’m not.
2 My friend isn’t going to meet me tonight.
…………………………………………………………….. you tomorrow?
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3 My family and I aren’t going to be on vacation this month.
…………………………………………………………….. next month?
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4 My friends aren’t going to take me out to dinner this week.
…………………………………………………………….. you out to dinner next week?
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5 My teacher isn’t going to work this summer.
…………………………………………………………….. next summer?
…………………………………………………………………………………….
6 I’m not going to buy a car in the spring.
…………………………………………………………….. next fall?
…………………………………………………………………………………….
Practicino 2
Write questions for the answers. Use What, When, Where, or Who.
1 A Who are you going to meet?
B I’m going to meet my cousins.
2 A
B The class is going to take a break in 20 minutes.
3 A
B The stores are going to open at 9 a.m.
4 A
B We’re going to go shopping at the mall. 5 A
B My brother is going to buy a TV.
6 A
B I’m going to visit my parents.
Use the words to write questions. Then write true answers. Use be going to.
1 who/you/visit/ this fall
Who are you going to visit this fall?
I’m going to visit my friend in Canada.
2 who/go/with / you / on your trip
3 what clothes / you / take / on your next trip
4 when/you/buy/boots
5 what/country/you/travel/in the rainy season?
6 where / your friend / wear/her new dress
7 where / your cousin / buy/new pants
8 when / you / wear / a sweater