Listen and circle what you hear: contracted or full forms. Then practise saying these conversations in pairs.

1. A: What's/What is the topic of today's discussion?

    B: We'll/We will talk about the generation gap.

2. A: Don't you/Do you not live with your grandparents?

    B: No, I don't/do not.

3. A: I'm not sure who'll/who will be the next presenter? Will you speak next?

   B: Yes. I'll/ I will.

Mark the intonation in the question tags, using rising intonation or falling intonation. Then listen and check. Practise saying the conversations in pairs.

1. A: Sorry, I didn’t hear my alarm this morning.

B: So, you were late again, weren't you?

2. A: I couldn't watch the match last night. We won, didn’t we?

B: Yes, we did.

3. A: There are several ecosystems that can be found in Viet Nam.

B: Yes. Viet Nam is biologically diverse, isn't it?

4. A: We are running out of fossil fuels, aren't we?

B: Yes, we are. We should find more alternative sources of energy.

5. A: People should stop damaging the environment, shouldn't they?

B: Yes, I agree with you.

Circle the common pronunciation of the underlined auxiliary verbs. Then listen and check. Practise saying the conversations in pairs.

1. Doctor: Have you been examined yet?

A. /hæv/                         B. /hav/

Nam: Yes, I have.

A. /hæv/                          B. /hav/

2. Trainer: Can you do this exercise routine?

A. /kæn/                          B. /kǝn/

Nam: Yes, I can.

A. /kæn/                          B. /kǝn/

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 mark the intonation in these questions, using  (rising intonation) or  (falling intonation). Then practise saying them in pairs.

1. Do you want to go to university?

2. Have you talked with your parents about your plans?

3. How much does it cost to study at university?

4. What's your favourite subject at school?

II. Circle the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (2,0 pt)
1. Listen! ………………to your sister?
A. Who is going to talk B. Who talks C. Who does talk D. Who is talking
2.Which cinema…………………………………?
A. do you want to go to B. do you want to go it C. you want to go D. do you want to go
3. His father is waiting……………... a bus.
A. to B. of C. for D. at
4. Is there any……………….in the bottle?- Yes, there is some.
A. peas B. carrots C. sugar D. beans
5. I don’t like vegetables but my sister……………………
A. do B. likes C. does D. would like
6. Would you like some apples, Lan?-No,……………..I’m full. Thanks!
A. I wouldn’t B. I don’t C. I’m not D.I don’t like
7. How do they want ………………to work?- By minibus.
A. to go B. to travel C. to walk D. Both a and b
8. The room of my parents is small. “The room of my parents” means:
A. my room’s parents B. my parents’s room C. my parents’ room D. my room’ parent

Read the text and answer the questions given by choosing one numbered options.

If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say ‘no’ and shake it to say  "yes" – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.

In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom. 

In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.

In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means "everything is good" in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.

The word "others" in paragraph 3 refers to ___________.

A. other people

B. other shoes

C. other soles

D. other feet

Listen to these conversations. Pay attention to the intonation of the question tags. Then practise saying them in pairs.

1. A: So, we need to protect local ecosystems, don't we?

B: Yes, we do.

2. A: You'll take the books back to the library, won't you?

B: OK, I'll do that tomorrow.

3. A: We don't want our planet to lose biodiversity, do we?

B: No, we don't.

4. A: An ecosystem is a community of living things, isn’t it?

B: No, it isn’t. It’s a community of both living and non-living things.

5. A: You went to Cuc Phuong National Park last weekend, didn’t you?

B: Yes, I did.