IELTS Expert User A1 Term 4 subject 1 lesson 3
PART 1
Dialogino
Listen and do with a partner.
Antonio So, Jonathan, why don’t we go out tonight?
Jonathan OK, sounds good.
Antonio Do you like Mexican food?
Jonathan I love it! Are there any good Mexican restaurants in town?
Antonio Um, in Mexico City? Yeah, I know one or two places!
Jonathan I’m sure you do!
Antonio There’s a very good restaurant near your hotel. Why don’t we go there?
Jonathan Good idea.
Antonio So let’s meet at the hotel.
Jonathan OK. What time? Eight o’clock?
Antonio Um… I’m sorry, but I can’t. How about eight-thirty?
Jonathan Yes, sure.
PART 2
Voicino 1
Listen and repeat.
Listen to a conversation. What are the man and woman going to do, and when?
Listen again. Why can’t the woman have a meeting on Monday?
Voicino 2
Listen and repeat.
You make a suggestion. Your partner says he/she can’t and gives a reason. Take turns.
Suggestion | Reason for refusal |
(Your partner) | (go to a meeting) |
have lunch | (Your partner) |
(Your partner) | go out |
take a walk after work | (Your partner) |
(Your partner) | study this weekend |
watch a movie tonight | (Your partner) |
Let’s have coffee now.
I’m sorry, but I can’t. I have to go to a meeting.
PART 3
Pronunciation 1
PRONUNCIATION: Saying the letter s
Listen and repeat. How is the letter s different in the words?
/s/ sorry /z/ busy
Pronunciation 2
Read and say the words below. Which sound does the letter s have? Write /s/ or /z/. Some words have two sounds. Then listen and check.
1 restaurants
2 movies
3 tickets
4 shoes
5 station
6 season
7 jeans
8 shorts
Pronunciation 3
C PAIR WORK Listen and repeat the sentences. Focus on the /s/ and /z/ sounds. Then practice the sentences with a partner.
1 Are there any restaurants in town?
2 I’m sorry, but I can’t. I’m busy tonight.
3 Are there any movies on TV tonight?
4 Why don’t we get tickets at the station?
PART 4
It's your turn
It’s your turn
PAIR WORK Imagine your partner is in your town or city on a business or study trip. He/She is staying at a hotel in the city. Suggest something to do in the evening. Also suggest a place to go and a time to meet. Then change roles.
Let’s go out this evening.
Why don’t we go to a restaurant? Do you like Italian food?
Good idea.
PART 5
Practicino 1
Look at the conversations. Circle the correct responses.
1 A There’s a good Chinese restaurant near here.
B a Why don’t we eat Chinese food?
b Why don’t we walk there?
2 A I don’t want to cook dinner tonight.
B a Let’s eat at home.
b Let’s go to a restaurant.
3 A It’s a beautiful day outside.
B a Why don’t we take a walk?
b Why don’t we watch a movie?
4 A The museum is 15 kilometers from here.
B a Let’s walk to the museum.
b Let’s take a bus.
5 A Let’s eat outside.
B a Yes, we do.
b Good idea.
6 A Why don’t we have a picnic on Sunday?
B a Sorry, I’m busy.
b No, we don’t.
7 A Why don’t we meet at the hotel?
B a Yes, sure.
b Let’s meet at the hotel.
8 A Let’s go to the beach.
B a I’m sorry.
b OK, sounds good.
Practicino 2
Alex and Jay are making plans for their friend Keiko’s birthday. Put the sentences in the correct order.
Keiko Hello.
Alex Good idea. Let’s go to the new Korean restaurant on First Street. It’s really good.
Alex So, it’s Keiko’s birthday on Friday.
Keiko I’m sorry, but I can’t. I’m busy then. My family is going to have a birthday party for me. Hey, why don’t you and Alex come to the party?
Alex Hi, Keiko. It’s Alex. Jay and I are talking about your birthday. We want to take you out for dinner. Why don’t we meet at the new Korean restaurant next Friday?
Jay OK, great. Let’s call Keiko and ask her.
Jay Oh, yeah! Why don’t we take her out to dinner for her birthday?
Alex Thanks, Keiko. We love birthday parties. We can take you out to dinner next weekend.
Alex Sure. I have her number on my phone. I’m calling her now…
Read the information below. Then write a conversation.
You are making plans with two friends for next weekend. Talk about what you are going to do and when you are going to do it. You and your friends are not free at the same time. Find a time