Complete the dialogue with the words in the box. Then watch or listen and check. What's Nell's problem? What does Dalsy advise Nell to do?

Daisy: Hi, Neil. Is anything the ¹____________? You look really ² ______________.

Neil: I'm really concerned about the engineering course I’m doing. It’s too ³ ___________ and I'm really not enjoying it. I know I’m not going to pass.

Daisy: Have you spoken to your teachers about it?

Neil: No. I'm so worried, I haven't told ⁴ _______________. What would you do if you were me?

Daisy: My advice is to get help now. If you don't, things will only get ⁵____________.

Neil: I don’t know what to do. I think an apprenticeship would be better for me, but it’s too ⁶_____________ now.

Daisy: Don’t panic. It’s never too late, but you need to speak to someone about it.

Neil: You're ⁷ ______________. I'll go and talk to my teacher now. Thanks, Daisy.

Daisy: No problem.

Complete the dialogue with the phrases in the box. Then watch or listen and check. What does Hugo think of Sammy's trousers? Why is Hugo buying a shirt?

Hugo: Hi, Sammy.

Sammy: Oh, hi, Hugo.

Hugo: Those are cool trousers.

Sammy: Really? I think they're a bit baggy.

Hugo: They're supposed to be like that. I bought a pair like that a ¹_______ ago and they're so comfortable. They look really good.

Sammy: Maybe I'll buy them, then. That's an ²_______ you're wearing.

Hugo: It's not really my style, but I'm going to a ³_______  next week and Mum wants me to wear something ⁴_______. What do you think of this one?

Sammy: That's better. It's ⁵_______ though.

Hugo: You're right, it is.

Sammy: But your mum does want you to ⁶_______ smart.

Hugo: Mmm, true. Why don't I try it on and then ⁷_______?

Study the Key Phrases. Cover the dialogue and try to remember who says the phrases, Daisy (D) or Neil (N). Watch or listen again and check.

KEY PHRASES

Exchanging news

1. I haven’t seen you for ages. 

2. What have you been up to? 

3. Have you been doing anything special? 

4. We’ve got exams all week. 

5. Good luck with that. 

6. It was good to see you again. 

1. Complete the dialogue with the phrases in the box. Then watch or listen and check. What does Mike want to do? Why can’t Anna meet Mike now?

(Hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại với các cụm từ trong hộp. Sau đó xem hoặc nghe và kiểm tra. Mike muốn làm gì? Tại sao Anna không thể gặp Mike bây giờ?)

Cover the dialogue and complete the Key Phrases. Watch or listen again and check.

1. Complete the dialogue with the phrases in the box. Then watch or listen and check. Are Chris and the woman from the same town?

(Hoàn thành bài hội thoại với các cụm từ trong khung. Sau đó xem hoặc nghe và kiểm tra. Chris và người phụ nữ có đến cùng một thị trấn không?)

Woman: Excuse me. (1)…………….. the bus station here?

Chris: Erm ... have you got a map? Yes, look, we're here and (2)……………..is in North Street.

Woman: Oh, OK. How far is it from here?

Chris: It's about ten minutes on foot.

Woman: Right, thanks. And are there (3)……………..  around here?

Chris: No, but there are some shops in the high street. That's (4)…………….. by bus from here.

Woman: That's great. Thanks for your help.

Chris: You're welcome.

Complete the dialogue with the words in the box. Then watch or listen and check. Which pendant does Sammy buy?

Sammy: I’m looking for jewellery for my ¹ __________ What do you think of this pendant? It’s real gold.

Grace: Oh, it’s nice, but it’s quite ² ____________.

Sammy: I like the size of it, but it’s a bit too ³ ____________.

Grace: Wow! It’s, like, £70! I mean, it’s not as ⁴ __________ as that silver one.

Sammy: Oh yes, I much prefer that one. It’s Mum's style.

Grace: Which one is ⁵ _________?

Sammy: OK, let’s see. Right, the silver one is much ⁶ _________ expensive. It’s only £30.

Grace: Well, get that one then.

Choose the correct words in the dialogue. Then watch or listen and check. What genres of films do they mention? Which film do Sammy and Daisy decide to watch?

Daisy: Hi, Sammy.

Sammy: Hi, Daisy. (1) How / When about going to  the cinema tonight?

Daisy: All right. (2) What / When about Extreme Escape? It (3) acts / stars Jack Huston. I’m a big (4) classic / fan of his.

Sammy: I don’t (5) fancy / prefer an adventure film. I’d rather see a science (6) fantasy / fiction film.

Daisy: Well, you might prefer Beyond Mars.

Sammy: I saw that last week. I’d prefer to see something I haven’t seen.

Daisy: I fancy Karo’s Two Dreams. It’s a fantasy.

Sammy: I’m not really into that kind of thing, but it’s had great (7) results / reviews. I’d prefer that to Extreme Escape.

Work in pairs. Practise the dialogue.

Daisy: Oh, hey, Neil!

Neil: Oh, hi, Daisy. I haven’t seen you for ages.

Daisy: I know. I’ve been away.

Neil: Really? What have you been up to?

Daisy: I’ve just got back from an adventure holiday in Zambia.

Neil: Wow! Was it good?

Daisy: It was amazing! I’ve done a lot over the last few weeks. I went kayaking on the Zambezi River and I saw the Victoria Falls.

Neil: That sounds great. Did you take many photos?

Daisy: Yes, I’ve already posted 5hundreds! What about you? Have you been doing anything special?

Neil: Not really. I’ve been studying 6every day. We’ve got exams all week.

Daisy: Oh. Good luck with that.

Neil: Thanks. Bye, Daisy. It was good to see you again.