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 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.

c. Read the Conversation Skill box and listen to Task b. audio again. Circle the phrase in the Conversation Skill box that you hear. (Đọc hộp Kỹ năng hội thoại và nghe Nhiệm vụ b. một lần nữa. Khoanh tròn cụm từ trong hộp Kỹ năng hội thoại mà em nghe thấy.)

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Part 2: Listen to the conversation and circle the correct answer. You will listen TWICE.

Conversation 1: (Question 6-10)

1.   Who offered to buy Abby a board?

A.   His mum                           B. His dad                             C. Abby

2.   Where did Abby go to get started surfing?

A.   The local surfing club.   B. The local beach.              C. The local surfing school.

3.   What’s the temperature of the sea in the winter?

A.   The sea is cooler than the land.

B.   The sea is colder than the land.

C.   The sea is warmer than the land.

4.     How often does the enormous appear?

A.   One a year                        B. Twice a year                    C. Three times a year

5.       What is Abby going to do next year?

A.   He’s going to miss the next big competition.

B.   He’s going to the university.

C.   He’s going to be a scientist.

Conversation 2: (Question 11-15)

6.       What did Mary Leaky do?

A.   She was a discovery.

B.   She was anthropology.

C.   She was an archeologist.

7.       When did Mary Leaky marry?

A. In 1913.                                B. In 1963.                         C. In 1936

8.       Why did Mary and her husband have conflicts?

A.   Because they didn’t have any children.

B.   Because her husband always wanted to be famous.

C.   Because Mary didn’t like working since she had got married.

9.       Why did Mary become famous in 1978?

A.   She discovered footprints.

B.   She took a capture.

C.   She invented a food ingredient.

10.   When did Mary Leaky die?

A. In 1969.                            B. In 1966.                            C. In 1996.

Câu 1. Listen to people talking about movies. Circle the kind of movie each person describes

A. comedy

B. horror

Câu 2. Listen to people talking about movies. Circle the kind of movie each person describes

A. horror movie

B. animation

Câu 3. Listen to people talking about movies. Circle the kind of movie each person describes

A. science fiction

B. documentary

Câu 4. Listen to people talking about movies. Circle the kind of movie each person describes

A. action

B. thriller

B. Read the questions. Then listen to two interviews and check (✓) the questions you hear. You will hear two questions in both interviews. One question is not asked in either.

(Đọc câu hỏi. Sau đó, nghe hai cuộc phỏng vấn và đánh dấu (✓) các câu hỏi bạn nghe được. Bạn sẽ nghe hai câu hỏi trong cả hai cuộc phỏng vấn. Có một câu hỏi sẽ không được hỏi trong cả hai lần.)

Listen and circle what you hear: contracted or full forms. Practise saying the conversations in pairs.

1. A: You (1) mustn't / must not be rude to your parents.

    B: Yes, Grandma. But my parents (2) don't / do not listen to me.

2. A: (3) It's / It is 11 o'clock. Have you done your homework yet?

    B: Yes, (4) I've / I have.