Conversation (Optional)

(Hội thoại (Tự chọn))

F. Listen to the conversation and underline the second conditional sentences. Then practice the conversation with a partner.

(Nghe đoạn hội thoại và gạch chân các câu điều kiện loại hai. Sau đó, thực hành cuộc trò chuyện với bạn bên cạnh.)

Gaby: Are you traveling to Hà Nội now? 

Sharon: Yes. There is a gathering with my relatives next week.

Gaby: Sounds great. Are you taking a plane? 

Sharon: No, I’m not. I’m going there by train ... You know ... I’m saving for my college. I would go over budget if I traveled by plane. I would also ride a motorbike if I had time. It’s cheaper and more fun. 

Gaby: Really? That’s going to be a great experience. If I weren’t busy, I would go with you. I love visiting Hà Nội. 

Sharon: How about next summer holiday?

Gaby: OK

H. Listen again and read the conversation. Then practice the conversation with a partner. Switch roles and practice it again.

(Nghe lại lần nữa và đọc đoạn hội thoại. Sau đó thực hành đoạn hội thoại với bạn cùng luyện tập. Đổi vai và thực hành lại lần nữa.)

Graham: Hi, my name’s Graham. Nice to meet you.

Elsa: Nice to meet you, too. I’m Elsa.

Graham: What do you do, Elsa?

Elsa: I’m an engineer.

Graham: An engineer. That’s an interesting job!

Elsa: Yes, it is, but it’s difficult sometimes. What do you do?

Graham: I’m a forest ranger.

Elsa: Really? What’s that like? Is it exciting?

Graham: Yes, most of the time, but sometimes it’s boring. Just me and the trees!

Check the meaning of the phrases in the box and complete the questionnaire. Listen and check. Then ask and answer the questions with a partner.

               Plan your ideal school!

What is your ideal school like? Choose from these ideas.

1. Type of school

What kind of school do you decide to ¹........... yourself in?

a Single-sex school

b. Boarding school

c. Mixed school

d. Homeschooling

2. Subjects

Traditional school subjects are a bit boring, so you want a school where you can take ²………. in:

a. dance, theatre and singing.

b. skateboarding.

c. graffiti art.

d. sailing.

e. other (please tell us what!)

3. Timetable

What hours do you choose to go to ³…………?

a. from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

b. from 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m.

c. from 10.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m.

d. A timetable? No, thanks. I go to lessons when I feel like it.

4. Study

It's important to do ⁴………… How much would you do at your ideal school?

a. 2-3 hours a day

b. 4-5 hours a week

c. More than ten hours a week

d. Homework is so old-fashioned. We don't have it at my ideal school!

5. Rules

What happens if you don't ⁵…….. rules at your school?

a. You get extra homework.

b. Nothing.

c. You stay at home for a week.

d. You spend your lunchtime in class.

6. School leavers

You're finally in your last year. The most Important thing for you is to:

a. ⁶..…..….. exams so you can get ⁷…..…… and find a job.

b. not ⁸…………. exams.

c. get ⁹………… and get ¹⁰……..… to study for your future career.

d. enjoy your last year with your friends. 

E. Complete the conversation with a, an, the, some, or any. Then listen and check.

(Hoàn thành cuộc hội thoại với “a, an, the, some” hoặc “any”. Sau đó, nghe và kiểm tra.)

Lee: I'm hungry. What's in (1) _____ fridge?

Diana: There are (2) _____ eggs.

Lee: Do you have (3) _____ vegetables?

Diana: Yes, I have (4) _____ onion and (5) _____ red pepper.

Lee: Great! Let's make a Spanish omelet. Do you have (6) _____ olive oil?

Diana: No, but I have (7) _____ corn oil. That should be okay.

Lee: Sure. And we need (8) _____ potatoes.

Diana: I don't have (9) _____ potatoes, but I can go to the store.

Lee: OK, I'll start cooking.

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 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.