Listen and complete the conversation. Then underline the weak forms of the auxiliary verbs, circle the contracted forms, and mark the consonant-to-vowel linking with (‿). Practise saying the conversation in pairs.

A: What's it like living (1) _________ skyscraper?

B: (2) __________ great. I (3) __________ enjoy the best views (4) ___________ the city from my sofa.

A: (5) __________ have a balcony?

B: No, (6) ___________. (7) ___________ huge windows.

Example:

I.    Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box. Write the letters of the sentences.

A.   Don’t you watch any other channel?

B.   Why do you watch television?

C.   What is your opinion about cartoon films?

D.   How many hours do you watch TV every day?

E.   Which is your favourite TV channel?

F.   On weekends I may watch for two hours or more.

      Bob:          (1)__________________________________

      David:       Mostly for one hour. (2)__________________________________

      Bob:          (3)__________________________________

      David:       I watch it for information and entertainment.

      Bob:          (4)__________________________________                                   

      David:       I like to watch sports channel ESPN.

      Bob:          (5)__________________________________           

      David:       I also watch Discovery, History and some news channels.

            Bob:    (6)__________________________________

Complete the conversation with the phrases. Then practise with your partner.

Molly: Hey, Hannah. What are you up to?

Hannah: Oh, hi, Molly. I'm looking for some jeans.

Molly: Did you find anything?

Hannah: Not really ¹….. in here, but they're expensive.

Molly: Mmm, you're right. Look – that's a really cool jacket.

Hannah: Yeah, ²……. Why don't you try it on?

Molly: ³…….

Hannah: I think ⁴…….  Go on, try it on!

I. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box. Write the letters of the sentences. 

A. Are you worried about the upcoming exam?

B. Well, have you thought of solving this problem?

C. So, what makes you stressed out?

D. It will. After starting the conversation, remember to apologize her for the argument and present your ideas once more time with calmness if you want.

E. What’s wrong with you?

E. Seriously?

G. If I were you, I would smile at her, then choose a common topic to talk about.

Mom: (1) ______________________________________________________________ Hoa: I’m not sure but I think I am stressed.

Mom: (2) ______________________________________________________________Hoa: No, I’m not. I have prepared for it, so I can tackle it easily.

Mom: (3) ______________________________________________________________Hoa: Well, I argued with my best friend yesterday.

Mom: (4) ______________________________________________________________Hoa: Yes. We discussed how to set up a camp for our group and we couldn’t agreeon any plans.

Mom: (5) ______________________________________________________________ Hoa: Yes, I have. However, I don’t know how to start a conversation with her. Mom: (6) ______________________________________________________________ Hoa: Will it work?

Mom: (7) ______________________________________________________________ Hoa: Oh, great! Thank you, mom! I will try. 

Put the sentences (A-D) in order to complete the conversation. Then practise it in pairs.

A. Yes. My grandparents are over 60 now. They hold very traditional views about everything.

B. I see. What about your parents?

C. Yes, I do. I live with my grandparents, my parents, and my younger sister.

D. That's interesting. Have you noticed any differences between the generations?

Kevin: Ly, do you live with your extended family? 

Ly: (1) ________________________________.

Kevin: (2) _____________________________.

Ly: (3) ________________________________.

Kevin: (4) _____________________________.

Ly: Well, they're only in their 40s. I think they're quite open to new ways of thinking. I can. share lots of things with my parents.

        I.   Complete the conversation about a one-day field trip to traditional

        craft villages, using the responses (A-H) given.

        A.You’ll know about the way they make the paper, the way to make

            the paint and also talk with the artisans.

        B. Dong Ho village is in Thuan Thanh district of Bac Ninh province,

            over 30 kilometres east of Ha Noi, and Dong Ky village is in Tu Son town,

            Bac Ninh, not far away from Dong Ho.

       C. Well, I have worked something to present to our class for discussion at the

            next meeting.

       D. I think the paintings reflect the hope for a peaceful happy and prosperous

            life in the coming year.

       E. I think we'll visit Dong Ho painting village in the morning and Dong Ky carpentry village in the afternoon.

       F.They make many beautiful products with nice carving pictures on them.

       G. The trip also provides you a short break out of Ha Noi to enjoy fresh air,

            tranquil scenery of rice-paddy fields.

       H. After that, we'll have lunch with the foods and drinks that we have already

           brought along.

        Nick:   Our form teacher said that our class would have a one-day

        field trip to some traditional craft villages next month. Have you had the plans yet, Mi? You're the class monitor.

Mi:      (1)____________________________________

       Nick:   Where will we go, Mi?

Mi:      (2)____________________________________

        Nick:   Sounds interesting. Where are they? I've heard about them already,

        but I'm not sure.

Mi:      (3)____________________________________

       Nick:   I'll think our class should gather at our school gate at about seven o'clock.

        We should set off early…

        Mi: Right. I think it's from seven to half past seven. It takes us one hour to get

        to Dong Ho Village by coach.

           (4)____________________________________

       Nick:   I enjoy fresh air in the countryside. Are Dong Ho paintings very popular

        during the Tet festivals, Mi?

       Mi:      I think so, Nick.

            (5)____________________________________

        Nick:   What will we do first in Dong Ho village?

       Mi:There you will visit a workshop to see the special paintings made by the artists.

           (6)_____________________________________

        Nick:   Sounds interesting. I've heard about some Dong Ho's famous paintings,

        such as “catching coconuts”,“mice wedding" and "jealousy".

Mi:      (7)_____________________________________

        Nick:   And after a short rest after lunch, we’ll head to Dong Ky Village.

Mi:  Of course. This is the most famous carpentry village in Viet Nam

        (8)                                         . At about three o'clock in the afternoon,

        we'll get on the coach to come back to Ha Noi.

        Nick:   It will definitely be a very interesting field trip. I can't wait…

V. Complete the conversation with the adverbial phrases in the box

Michael: Is there any festival for children (1)_________________________, Nam?
Nam: Oh, yes. It’s the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Michael: When is the Mid-Autumn Festival held?
Nam: It is held (2)______________________________________
Michael: Where is it celebrated besides Vietnam?
Nam: It is also celebrated (3) ____________________, such as China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, etc.
Michael: How often does this festival take place?
Nam: It takes place (4) ___________________________________
Michael: What is the purpose of this festival?
Nam: The main purpose of celebration is (5) _______________________________
Michael: How is the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated in Vietnam?
Nam: (6)____________________, when the moon is rising, children pour into streets carrying their
beautiful lanterns, singing and parading (7)______________________.
They also have a chance to enjoy lots of delicious candies and mooncakes. They’re all happy
and enjoy the day (8)________________________________.