IELTS Expert User A2 Term 7 subject 2 lesson 8
PART 1
Dialogino
Listen and do with a partner.
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A Hi. Tonight is our last night in your beautiful city. Any idea what we can do?
B Your last night? Well, how about going to the theater?
A We went to the theater last night.
B Why don’t you go to the mall? There are some great cafés with live music.
A The mall! That’s a great idea. How do we get there?
B It’s not far – about ten blocks. I can take you there if you’d like.
A Thank you!
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A Can you tell us how to get to the airport?
B What time is your flight?
A It’s at 7:00 p.m. Should we take a taxi?
B You could use the hotel shuttle service. It leaves from here every 30 minutes.
A That would be great. How long does it take to get to the airport?
B It takes about 45 minutes. You should take the 3:00 p.m. shuttle to get there for 4:00 p.m.
A 3:00 p.m.? Perfect! We’ll be here. Thanks!
PART 2
Voicino 1
Listen and repeat.
Listen to the hotel receptionist talk to another guest.
What two things does she suggest?
Which one does the hotel guest decide to do?
PART 3
Pronunciation 1
PRONUNCIATION: Saying long and short vowel sounds
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Listen. Which word sounds shorter? Which is the last sound in this word?
1 great
2 grade
Pronunciation 2
PRONUNCIATION: Saying long and short vowel sounds
B
Listen and check (✔) the words that sound longer.
1 tried flight
2 night side
3 art award
4 need meet
Pronunciation 3
PRONUNCIATION: Saying long and short vowel sounds
C PAIR WORK Practice the sentences with a partner.
1 I need to eat.
2 Why don’t we meet?
3 We could meet in the street.
4 How about meeting in the street for something to eat?
PART 4
It's your turn
It’s your turn
SPEAKING
Imagine some tourists stop you on the street outside your home. They ask you for advice. Choose one of the situations below and think of two or three suggestions for the tourists.
1 They want to get to the main square downtown. They don’t want to take a taxi.
2 They need to go to the train station as quickly as possible.
3 They’re hungry and looking for a place to eat quickly and cheaply.
4 They want to see the best parts, but they don’t want to walk.
PAIR WORK
Student A: You are the tourist. Ask for help.
Student B: Offer your advice.
Student A: Respond to the suggestions.
Then reverse the roles and use a different situation.
PART 5
Practicino 1
Write the phrases from the box in the correct category.
how about going why don’t you go that would be great that’s a great idea
perfect you could take a taxi you should take
Making suggestions | Agreeing |
you could take a taxi |
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Complete the conversation using the echo questions in the box.
how often what time where how long |
A Here’s your key. Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow.
B Sorry,……………………………………………………………..?
A At 7:00 a.m. Is there anything else I can do for you?
B Yes, please. I need to be downtown at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
A Sorry, you are going ……………………………………………………………..?
B Downtown.
A A shuttle leaves ……………………………………………………………..?
from the hotel and goes downtown every hour.
B The shuttle leaves……………………………………………………………..?
A Every hour.
B Thanks. And, how long does it take to get downtown?
A Usually about 30 minutes.
B I’m sorry, it takes ……………………………………………………………..?
A About 30 minutes.
B Great! Thanks so much.
Practicino 2
A Match the conversation with the correct response.
1 I need to get to the airport tomorrow
2 It takes about 40 minutes to get there.
3 Where can I get souvenirs around here?
4 You need to take a taxi. It’s faster.
5 Why don’t you go to Brio? It’s a great Italian restaurant in the mall.
a Excuse me, how long? at 4:00 p.m.
b Well, how about going to the mall around the corner?
c That’s a great idea. I don’t want to be late.
d Sorry, when did you say, sir?
e Perfect! Where’s the mall?
B Continue the conversation below.
A Where can I get souvenirs around here?
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