b. Write three more sentences about what you can do.
read for hours 1. I can ___________________________________________________. drive 2. I can ___________________________________________________. analyze quickly 3. I can ___________________________________________________.
c. Linda Chavez is reporting on another rock concert to radio announcer, Bill Winter. Which sentences are NOT part of their conversation?
1. Can you hear me, Linda?
2. Yes, I can, Bill. ✔ 3. Are you a reporter? ✔ 4. Are there a lot of people at the concert? ✔ 5. Yes, there are. 6. Who can you see, Linda? ✔ 7. I can play the guitar. 8. I can see the rock star, Maxi.
d. Imagine you are a radio reporter reporting on a rock concert. Write a dialogue between yourself and the radio announcer. Use the sentences from activity c. to help you.
Radio announcer: Let’s go to our reporter now at the jazz/classical/rock concert
in Tokyo/London/San Francisco. Who can you see at the concert?
You: I can see Adele right here
_____________________________________________.
Radio announcer: Are there a lot of people at the concert?
You: London is full, not one more soul fits here
_____________________________________________.
Radio announcer: Is everyone having a good time?
That's right, the atmosphere is incredible, everyone is happy. You: _____________________________________________.
Meet Me! a. Match these personals ads to the pictures of the people who wrote them.
A My name is María. I am 22 years old. I’m English, but I live in Paris. I am an artist. I speak Italian, French, and English. I like classical music, watching movies, and traveling. I am Elena 1. _________ looking for a boyfriend. Write: P. O. Box 93048, Paris, France
B My name is Elena. I live in New York. I am 27 years old. I am a radio reporter. I speak English and Italian. I like rock music and dancing. I love junk food! I am looking for a boyfriend. Maria 2. _________ Write: P. O. Box 456, New York, N.Y.
b. Mark the information that corresponds to María and Elena.
María Elena 1. She lives in New York. ✔ 2. She is an artist. ✔ 3. She is from England. ✔ 4. She likes rock music. ✔ 5. She is looking for a boyfriend. ✔ ✔
c. Josh is looking for a girlfriend. Read his personal ad and decide who Josh should meet – María or Elena? Why?
My name is Josh. I am 31 years old.
I speak English and French. I am looking for a girlfriend. I love movies and classical music. I love healthy food and I like to travel. Write: P.O. Box 789, London.
to maria They speak the same languages
Josh should meet ______________________ because _____________________ , they like classical music , and they both like to travel. _________________________________________________________________.
d. Read the sentences below about Josh. Mark if they are true or false.
True False 1. Josh loves to watch movies. ✔
2. Josh likes rock and roll music. ✔
3. Josh loves junk food. ✔
4. Josh likes to travel. ✔
5. Josh has a girlfriend. ✔
e. Write your own personal ad. Use the words and phrases from activities a. and c. My name is Yohany Rodriguez, I am 22 years old, I can speak Spanish and a little English, ___________________________________________________________________ I am looking for a boyfriend.I really like caricature movies, classical music as ___________________________________________________________________ as well as healthy food and I like to exercise a lot. ___________________________________________________________________ Write: P.O. Box 124, Honduras ____________________________________________________________________
Maxi’s Room a. Match the words in column B to the words in column A to make phrases from this unit. A B d 1. hotel ____ a. star a 2. rock ____ b. hall b 3. concert ____ c. story c 4. newspaper ____ d. room e 5. radio ____ e. station
b. How well do you remember the dialogue, “Maxi’s Room”. Match the answers below to the right questions.
Questions Answers b 1. Is this the right hotel? ____ a. I don’t know. That isn’t in the newspaper story. c 2. How do you know? ____ b. Yes. Maxi is staying here. a 3. What room is she in? ____ c. There’s a story about her in the newspaper.
c. Imagine you and your friend are looking for someone famous. Complete the dialogue below:
You: Is this the right cinema/theater/concert hall?
Your friend: Yes , this is the place _____________________________________________________ You: Is he/she? How do you know? Your friend: I saw it on their official Webster _____________________________________________________ You: Well, when does he/she arrive? Your friend: They're scheduled to arrive at 7:00 PM. _____________________________________________________
a. Debbie is telling her friend, Linda, about her new boyfriend. Complete their dialogue by matching the answers to the questions.
Questions Answers d 1. So, how’s your new boyfriend? ____ a. He’s the same age as me – 28. e 2. What does he do? ____ b. Yes, he is. He’s from New York. f 3. Wow! Is he famous? ____ c. Yes, he’s very good-looking. c 4. Is he good-looking? ____ d. He’s great. a 5. How old is he? ____ e. He’s a rock and roll singer. b 6. Is he American? ____ f. No, he’s not.
b. Describe your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend. Answer the questions below.
He has to be a year older
1. Is he/she the same age as you? _______________________________________ Yes, he is tall, dark, has black hair, and brown eyes. 2. Is he/she good looking? ____________________________________________
Yes , he speaks it very well in fact
3. Does he/she speak English? _________________________________________
He is currently studying law like me.
4. What does he/she do? _____________________________________________
c. Tell your partner about your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend.
My boyfriend is intelligent, detailed, polite and with a great personality, he is an excellent
