IELTS Expert User A2 Term 7 subject 3 lesson 13
PART 1
Dialogino
Listen and do with a partner.
1
A What do you think of this scarf, Sam?
B It looks nice, Fiona! Really nice.
A Don’t you think it’s kind of bright?
B It’s a little bright, I guess, but not too much. And it goes with your dress.
A How do you feel about this white one?
B I prefer the other one.
A This one?
B Yes. It’s perfect! And it’s cheaper, too.
2
A I’m thinking of using this picture for my blog. Do you like it?
B I’m not sure. You don’t seem very happy.
A I’m smiling in the photo! How about this one?
B That one is better, but isn’t it a little formal?
A Really? Can you look and choose the best one?
B Sure.
PART 2
Voicino 1
Listen and repeat.
Listen to another conversation between Sam and Fiona. What item is Fiona trying to choose?
Complete Fiona’s opinion of Sam’s suggestion below. Listen again and check. Is her opinion positive?
Sam How do you feel about these? Fiona They’re Ok,…………….
I GUESS
Use I guess when you’re not certain about something or if you don’t have a strong opinion. Don’t you think these shoes go perfectly with this dress?
I guess, but I like your brown sandals with it, too.
Voicino 2
Listen and repeat.
PAIR WORK Read the information about I guess in the box above. Then write it in the correct
places in the conversations below. Listen and check. Then practice the sentences with a partner.
1:
A I think these earrings are great ……………………….. .
B They’re OK, I guess ………………………..
2:
A This belt is OK, But it’s nothing special.
B I think it’s perfect.
3:
A You look really serious in that picture ……………………….. .I prefer this one.
B Yeah, ……………………….. it’s better than the other one.
PART 3
Pronunciation 1
PRONUNCIATION: Saying /ʒ/ vowel sound
A Listen. Underline the parts of the words with the hi vowel sound.
1 prefer 2 shirt 3 perfect
Pronunciation 2
PRONUNCIATION: Saying /ʒ/ vowel sound
PAIR WORK I Say one of the words in each group. Your partner listens and find the word you say. Then switch roles.
1 a bird b bed
2 a turn b ten
3 a heard b head
Pronunciation 3
PRONUNCIATION: Saying /ʒ/ vowel sound
C Find the words with the /ʒ/ sound. Listen and check, and practice the conversation with
a partner.
A What do you think of this red shirt? B Turn around … Hmm, I’m not sure.
A How do you feel about this green shirt? B I prefer the first shirt.
PART 4
It's your turn
It’s your turn
SPEAKING
GROUP WORK Look at the pictures and discuss your opinions. Use the functional language to help you.
PART 5
Practicino
Look at the pictures and write a conversation about one pair of sneakers. Use the phrases in the box.
Do you like them?
I prefer …
Don’t you think…?
I think these are…
How do you feel about…? I’m not sure.
I guess…
They look…
They’re perfect.
What do you think of…?
1 A What do you think of those sneakers?
B
A
B
2 A
B
A
B
3 A
B
A
B