IELTS Expert User A2 Term 6 subject 1 lesson 2
PART 1
Voicino 1
Listen and repeat.
Voicino 2
Listen and repeat.
Listen to three people talking about gifts. Which gifts from exercise 1A does each person say?
Listen again and read. Why are these people difficult to buy gifts for?
Lara’s dad
Rosa and her brothers
Hasan’s sister
Lara
It’s really difficult to find a gift for my dad. He always tells me he doesn’t want anything. In the end, I usually get him something boring like a sweatshirt or socks. This year I’m going for something a little different. I’m buying him an experience – a gift card, for one hour of driving a really fast sports car. I hope he likes it. It wasn’t cheap!
Hasan
My little sister’s very difficult. I never know what gift to get her. I sometimes buy perfume or clothes for her, but she never likes them. Or I take her to a movie, but she doesn’t want to watch it. This year I’m giving her a bouquet of flowers. Who doesn’t like flowers?
Rosa
Mom and dad never know what gifts to get for me and my brothers. They usually buy us books or a watch. This year we’re asking them for gift cards. Then we can get what we really want in our favorite stores.
Voicino 3
Listen and repeat.
Are the people happy when they get their gifts? Listen and check.
PART 2
It's your turn
It’s your turn
SPEAKING
PAIR WORK Imagine you want to buy some gifts. Choose three people you know and decide what to get for them.
☐ a neighbor – he/she often helps you
☐your boss – it’s his/her last day at work
☐ a teenager – he/she loves technology
☐a young child – it’s his/her birthday
☐ a close friend – he/she is feeling sad
☐your teacher – a thank-you gift
PART 3
Practicino 1
Read the sentence about each person and then choose the best gift.
1 Alex often works in her garden.
a a bouquet of flowers
b a phone charger
c a candle
2 Jose loves his laptop.
a candy
b perfume
c speakers
3 Marta always wears earrings.
a a purse
b jewelry
c phone charger
4 Jonathan always wears comfortable clothes.
a candle
b a sweatshirt
c speakers
5 Sari often eats desserts.
a candy
b a candle
c perfume
6 It’s really difficult to buy gifts for Tony.
a a phone charger
b a candle
c a gift card
Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
Her him it me them us you |
1 I always give my mom a bouquet of flowers. It’s the best gift for………….
2 Sometimes I buy candy for my brother. It makes………….
3 Tomorrow is your birthday! I’m giving………….
4 My brothers, sisters, and I are going to my grandparents’ house on Sunday. They often invite
…………. for a family dinner.
5 I have a candle for you! I hope you like………….
6 My friends know what I like. They always buy great gifts for ………….
7 I’m getting new pants for my sister. I’m buying…………. tomorrow.
Practicino 2
Rewrite the sentences using object pronouns.
1 Donald is a Yankees’ baseball fan. He watches the Yankees play every weekend.
Donald is a Yankees’ baseball fan. He watches them play every weekend.
2 I’m buying a new camera for you. I hope you like the new camera.
3 Those are beautiful flowers! Do you like the flowers?
4 My dad always gives me good advice. I love my dad!
5 Jack, Katie, and I are going to Comic Con. I’m glad you’re coming with Jack, Katie, and me.
6 It’s my sister’s birthday. She has so many hobbies, I don’t know what to give my sister.
Complete the conversation with your own information.
A I want to give my ………………a birthday gift, but I don’t know what to get ………………
B OK, well. What does ……………… like to do? What are ……………… hobbies?
A I’m not sure. I think ………………likes ……………….
B OK. How about ………………? Do you think ………………might like………………?
A That’s a great idea! Thanks for helping 10 ………………!
B Sure! That’s what friends are for!
Practicino 3
What gift is best for each person?
Candy gift card jewelry purse speakers sweatshirt |
1 I want something beautiful to wear to parties.
2 I prefer to buy my own present in the store.
3 I’d like something to wear at the gym.
4 I’d like something nice to keep my things in.
5 I like music.
6 I love sweet things to eat.
B Find the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 My grandma likes gifts that she can eat, so I usually make a cake or buy some flowers / candy for her.
2 My mom really needs GPS when she drives, but that uses a lot of battery power. So I’m getting her speakers / a phone charger for her car.
3 My dad loves sports clothes, so I’m buying him a sweatshirt / purse.
4 My best friend loves books, but I don’t know which ones she likes. I’m getting her a purse / gift card for the bookstore so she can choose.
5 I don’t know what to get for my boss for her birthday, so I’m sending her a bouquet of flowers / jewelry.