IELTS Expert User A2 Term 5 subject 3 lesson 13
PART 1
Dialogino
Listen and do with a partner.
1:
A Excuse me. We’re looking for section C.
B Section C is… over there, I think.
A Thanks. Do you know when the game starts?
B Seven-thirty.
A Great. One more thing. Could you tell me where I can get a T-shirt?
B I’m not sure. I don’t work here. Try the store.
A OK. Thank you.
2:
A Excuse me. I’m looking for a large T-shirt.
B All the T-shirts are over there. The large shirts are on the right.
A I see them, thanks. Um, do you know the price of this white shirt? There’s no price tag.
B Sure. This one is $55.
A Oh! OK, thank you.
PART 2
Voicino 1
Listen and repeat.
Complete the conversations. Then listen and check. Practice with a partner.
1 A Excuse me. Could you tell me / I’m looking for what time the gym closes?
B At nine-thirty.
2 A I’m looking for/Do you know the way to court number three?
B Sure. It’s over there.
Voicino 2
Listen and repeat.
Listen to another conversation in the store. What information does the woman ask for?
Listen again and circle what the woman does when she doesn’t understand.
Voicino 3
Listen and repeat.
CHECKING INFORMATION
To check information you don’t understand, you can repeat words as questions. Do you want a bag for that? They’re five cents. Sorry? Five cents? The bag, for the T-shirt. It’s five cents. |
Read about checking information in the box. Then listen to the questions and respond after the beep to check information.
1 A Could you tell me where the away fans sit?
B Sorry, the away fans?
A Yes, the fans of the visiting team.
PART 3
Pronunciation 1
PRONUNCIATION: Saying /oʊ / and / ɔ / vowel sounds
A
Listen to the words. Practice saying them. Do you make the /oʊ / and / ɔ / sounds?
/oʊ know / ɔ / store
Pronunciation 2
PRONUNCIATION: Saying /oʊ / and / ɔ / vowel sounds
B Listen and write the words you hear. Which words have the / oʊ / sound? Which ones have the / ɔ / sound?
Pronunciation 3
PRONUNCIATION: Saying /oʊ / and / ɔ / vowel sounds
C Work with a partner. Practice the conversations.
A Is this the door to the sports hall?
B I’m not sure. I think it’s the door to the courts.
A Can you show me the photos of your store.
B Sure. Here are four photos. Do you want more?
PART 4
It's your turn
It’s your turn
SPEAKING
PAIR WORK Put the conversation in order. Then practice it.
……..There’s a machine outside the class. It sells water.
…….. Excuse me. I’m looking for the fitness class.
……..Sure. It’s on the second floor. Take the stairs – the elevator’s out of order.
……..Sorry? Out of order?
……..It finishes at 9:00, I think.
……..9:00? Great. Just one more thing. Do you know where I can get some water?
……..Yes, it doesn’t work. You need to take the stairs.
……..Thank you!
……..Ah! OK, out of order. Got it. Also, could you tell me what time the class finishes?
PART 5
Practicino 1
A Put the conversation in order.
……Near the exit, thanks. Oh, one more thing, could you tell me where the coffee shop is?
……It’s right by the entrance.
……Excuse me. We’re looking for row B.
……It’s three rows down.
……Thank you so much and have a great day.
……They are near the exit by center court.
……Oh, great! Thanks. Do you know where the restrooms are?
Complete the conversation with the expressions in exercise A.
A Excuse me. I’m………………. a small sun hat for a girl.
B The sun hats are over there, on the right.
A OK, thanks. Also, ………………. the price of these sunglasses?
B No problem. They’re $16.00.
A Oh! OK, thank you.
Match the sentences 1-5 with the correct responses a-e.
1 Excuse me. Do you know where the VIP seats are?
2 Could you tell me when the game starts?
3 Excuse me. I’m looking for the entrance to the gym.
4 Oh wow, the score is 3-1, Manchester United.
5 Excuse me. Where is the basketball practice?
a……….3-1? I can’t believe it!
b………. The entrance? It’s around the corner.
c………. Basketball practice? It’s at the May Center.
d………. The game? I think it starts at 5 p.m.
e………. The VIP seats? They are next to the court.
Practicino 2
Complete the conversation. Use the words in parentheses.
A Excuse me1………….(look for) court number three. I have a tennis lesson.
B Of course. The teacher 2 ………….( (wait/ now). The court is out this door.
A Out this door? OK. 3………….( (could / tell) the teacher’s name?
B 4………….?(Well, it’s Giuliana Silva, but we call her Ace.
A Ace? Great! Just one more thing. 5………….( (know/where) I can get a towel?
B 6………….( (towel)? Sure, no problem. I can get one for you. Here you go.
A Thank you!