Use the sentences in the box to complete the conversation. Then practise it in pairs.

Mark: Mai, which human activity is the main cause of global warming?

Mai: (1) __________________________________ .

Mark: Why do you think so?

Mai: (2) ___________________________. (3) ___________________________. Trees use CO2 to grow, so when they are cut down or burnt, CO2 in the air increases.

Mark: I see.

Mai: (4) ___________________________. Forests store carbon in the trees and soil, and help reduce the global temperature. That’s why I think cutting down or burning forests is the most serious problem.

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.

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 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.

Put the sentences (A-D) in order to complete the conversation. Then practise it in pairs.

A. Yes. My grandparents are over 60 now. They hold very traditional views about everything.

B. I see. What about your parents?

C. Yes, I do. I live with my grandparents, my parents, and my younger sister.

D. That's interesting. Have you noticed any differences between the generations?

Kevin: Ly, do you live with your extended family? 

Ly: (1) ________________________________.

Kevin: (2) _____________________________.

Ly: (3) ________________________________.

Kevin: (4) _____________________________.

Ly: Well, they're only in their 40s. I think they're quite open to new ways of thinking. I can. share lots of things with my parents.

Complete the conversation with the sentences In the box. Then practise it in pairs.

Nam: Let’s decide on the three main benefits of vocational training. First, I think it will help students develop practical skills.

Lan: I agree. Vocational courses are more practical than university courses.

Nam: What do you think is the second benefit?

Lan: I think it’s the short duration of study. Degree programmes at university usually go on for at least three years while vocational courses can last less than two years.

Nam: (1) ______________________________________

Lan: (2) ______________________________________

Nam: (3) ______________________________________

Lan: (4) ______________________________________

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.

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.

Complete the conversation with the words and phrases in the box. Then practise It in pairs. 

Nam: What do you think is the best way to preserve cultural heritage? 

Anna: (1) _____________. The best way to preserve it is to raise people’s  awareness of its importance. 

Nam: (2) _____________. We can set up school jobs for students to learn about forms of cultural heritage, such as folk music, singing, or dancing.

Anna: (3) ____________, our classmates will show no interest in such clubs.

Nam: (4) ____________? Why do you think so?

Anna: Traditional arts are not fashionable. There are so many other exciting things for us to do.

Nam: That's why it’s important to make such clubs more interesting for teenagers.