Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Linda: I was at the workshop at the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Conference. (1) ____________________ !

Hoa: (2) _______________, Linda. I worked really hard to prepare for if.

Linda: It's was also well organised. And I noticed that your English has improved a lot. (3) ___________________________

Hoa: Thank you. (4) _________________.

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Lan: Ms Ha, (1) __________ on Thursday afternoon? I would like your advice on how to prepare for my university entrance exam next year?

Ms Ha: Sorry, (2) _________ at that time. But I’m free on Saturday morning.

Lan: That would be good for me. What time (3) __________ to see you?

Ms Ha: Would 9 o’clock (4) _________?

Lan: Yes, sounds good. Thank you, Ms Ha.

Ms Ha: Ok, then. See you on Saturday in the staff room.

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

David: Excuse me, (1) _____________ Thang Long Imperial Citadel? I’m lost.

Nam: Sure. The citadel is not far from here. (2) _____________ until you get to Hoang Dieu Street, then (3) ______________. Walk past Ha Noi Flag Tower and you'll see it (4) ______________.

David: Thank you.

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

A. Is it OK 

B. I'm afraid not

C. Certainly 

D. can I

Lan: Mum (1) _____________________ go to my friend's birthday party this Saturday evening?

Lan's mother: (2)_____________________. Whose birthday is it?

Lan: It's Mai's birthday, Mum. (3) ________________ if I stay the night at her house after the party?

Lan's mother: Oh, (4)_________________. You must come back home before 10 p.m. We're going to visit your grandparents early on Sunday morning.

Lan: OK, Mum. I'll be home before 10 p.m. then.

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Mary: I'm afraid I can’t go to the cinema with you, Andy.

Andy: (1) ____________! I really wanted you to watch the film.

Mary: Maybe another time. My brother is going to see a doctor tomorrow and I promised to go with him.

Andy: (2) ____________. What's wrong with him?

Mary: He's been bullied at school. We think he’s suffering from depression and needs help.

Andy: (3) ____________. l was also the victim of bullying and had a very painful experience. I hope he'll be fine.

Mary: Thank you for your sympathy, Andy.

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Trainer: Good morning. (1)____________ .

Tam: Oh, please. I want to change the speed on this treadmill, but I don't know how.

Trainer: You can just press this button. Here, let me show you. 

Tam: Oh, it's working. (2)____________ .

Trainer: (3) ____________ ?

Tam: (4) ____________ now.

Trainer: Great! Have a good workout.

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Alice: There’re so many activities for visitors in this park. Do you fancy going on an elephant ride, Mai?

Mai: No, thanks. (1) _____________ of elephant rides.

Alice: Don't you like elephants? They are very gentle creatures.

Mai: That's why we shouldn't ride on them. (2) _____________ animal cruelty.

Alice: Yes, you're right. Perhaps we should learn more about the birds in the park.

Mai: Good idea! (3) _____________ bird-watching.

Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Jane: Hi, Nga. Is that a coal-burning stove?

Nga: Hi. Yes, my dad bought it last week. It heats up our home very quickly. Let me put in some more coal.

Jane: (1) _______________. You're too close and will burn yourself!

Nga: (2) _______________.  I'm very careful.

Jane: Yes, it feels very warm, but (3) _______________ burning coal produces soot.

Nga: Oh no, I didn't know that. (4) _______________. I'll tell my dad.

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:

Listen and complete the conversations with the expressions in the box. Then practise them in pairs.

A. Same to you

B. Have a great time

C. Happy New Year 

D. Thanks so much 

1.

Nam: Hey, I heard that you‘re going on a trip to Singapore tomorrow. (1) __________________!

Mike: Yep. (2) ________________.

2.

Kevin: Hi, Mai. (3) ________________! Wishing you a great year ahead!

Mai: Thanks, Kevin. (4) _______________! Hope all your dreams come true!