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Getting Ready

Do you like to do these activities on weekends? Check (✓) your answers and compare them with a partner.

 

Yes

No

exercise at the gym

go to the movies

rent movies

play computer games

play sports

eat out

go shopping

watch sports on tv

go dancing

go to a park

go rollerblading

Answer

Your own answers

Listening 1

What are the people going to do? Listen and number the pictures.

Answer & Transcript

A 6   B 4   C 1   D 3   E 5   F 2

Transcript

1

A:   So do you think we should go and see it?

B:   Yes, I think so. I hear it’s very good. My friend said the story is great.

A:   Yeah… I’ve heard it’s full of action.

2

A:   What’s the weather going to be like on Saturday?

B:   Hot and sunny.

A:   Oh, good, so let’s go then. It’ll be perfect for swimming.

B:   Yeah. But I just want to lie on the sand and sleep.

3

A:   What time is the game?

B:   It’s at two o’clock.

A:   Great. Are you playing?

B:   Sure.

4

A:   What do you want to do this weekend?

B:   I don’t know. What do you want to do?

A:   I don’t know.

B:   Hey, I know. Let’s get the guys and go rollerblading.

A:   Okay.

5

A:   What do you need to buy?

B:   Well, I need some new jeans.

A:   And I need some shirts.

B:   Okay. Let’s go on Saturday afternoon.

6

A:   Want to come with me on Saturday? I don’t think it’ll be too hot. It’s great exercise.

B:   Okay. I’ll pack a lunch. Maybe we can ride to the park and have a picnic.

A:   Great idea.

Listening 2

Task 1

People are calling friends about the weekend. Are the statements true or false? Check (✓) the correct answer.

 

True

False

1   Emma agrees to go to a movie with Nate.

2   Anne can’t come to the party.

3   Jake invites Rachel to a movie.

4   Anne and Michael are going to see a soccer game.

5   Jack can’t go to Kate’s house.

Answer

1 True   2 False   3 False   4 False   5 True

Task 2

Listen again. Circle the correct answer to each question.

1   When does Nate want to go to the movies?

     a   on the weekend

     b   on Friday morning

     c   on Friday night

2   When is the party?

     a   on Saturday night

     b   the weekend after next

     c   on Sunday night

3   When does Jake want to go out with Rachel?

     a   on Friday morning

     b   on Friday night

     c   on the weekend

4   When is the game?

     a   on Sunday night

     b   on Sunday afternoon

     c   on Saturday afternoon

5   When is the movie on TV?

     a   Tuesday night

     b   Thursday night

     c   tonight

Answer & Transcript

1 2 a   3 b   4 b   5 c

Transcript

1

A:   Hello.

B:   Hi, Emma. This is Nate.

A:   Hi, Nate. How’s it going?

B:   Pretty good, thanks. Hey, would you like to go to a movie on Friday night?

A:   A movie? Sure. I think I’m free Friday night. What movie do you want to see?

2

A:   Hello.

B:   Hi, Anne. This is Mary.

A:   Oh, hi, Mary. How are you?

B:   Great. Look, I’m calling about the weekend. I’m having a party.

A:   A party. That sounds fun. When?

B:   On Saturday night.

A:   Saturday night is fine with me.

B:   Great.

3

A:   Hello.

B:   Hello, Rachel. This is Jake.

A:   Oh, hi Jake.

B:   I’m calling about Friday night. Are you doing anything?

A:   I don’t think so.

B:   Great. How about going dancing with me?

A:   Dancing? Sure. Thanks. You know I love to dance. What time?

4

A:   Hello.

B:   Hi, Anne. This is Michael.

A:   Hi, Michael. What’s up?

B:   There’s a soccer game on Sunday afternoon.

A:   A soccer game?

B:   Yeah. Would you like to go?

A:   Oh, sorry. I’m not free on Sunday.

B:   Oh, well, some other time, maybe.

5

A:   Hello.

B:   Hi, Jack. This is Kate.

A:   Oh, hi Kate.

B:   Hey, there’s a good movie on TV tonight. Do you want to come over and watch it with me?

A:   Oh, I’d love to, but I can’t tonight. I have too much work to do.

Listening 3

Task 1

Does the person accept or refuse the invitation? Listen and check (✓) the correct answer.

 

Accept

Refuse

1   Josh

2   Melissa

3   Jack

4   Olivia

5   Adam

6   Jen

Answer

1 Refuse   2 Accept   3 Refuse

4 Accept   5 Refuse   6 Accept

Task 2

Listen again. What is each invitation for? Circle the correct answer.

1   a   breakfast

     b   dinner

     c   coffee

2   a   a concert

     b   a play

     c   a movie

3   a   coffee

     b   lunch

     c   dinner

4   a   a play

     b   dinner

     c   a barbecue

5   a   tennis

     b   a drive

     c   a trip

6   a   a walk

     b   a play

     c   shopping

Answer & Transcript

1 b   2 c   3 a   4 b   5 a   6 c

Transcript

1

A:   Josh, would you like to go out for dinner Thursday?

B:   Thursday? Oh, I’d love to, but I have to meet my sister for dinner.

A:   Oh, well, some other time, then.

B:   Sure.

2

A:   Melissa, would you like to see a movie on Saturday?

B:   That sounds great. What time?

A:   At 9:30?

B:   All right.

3

A:   Hey, Jack, let’s go for coffee after class on Monday.

B:   Oh, sorry. I have to go downtown. I have an appointment.

A:   Oh, okay.

4

A:   Olivia, do you want to come over to my house for dinner Wednesday?

B:   Thanks, I’d love to. What time?

A:   Around 6:30.

B:   Okay. See you then.

5

A:   Hey, Adam, let’s play tennis on Sunday afternoon.

B:   Sunday afternoon? I can’t. I’m going away for the weekend. Maybe some other time?

A:   Sure.

6

A:   Hey, Jen. I’m going shopping Friday night. I need a new dress. Want to come?

B:   Friday night? Okay, I’m not doing anything special.

A:   Good. Let’s go after work.

B:   Fine.

Conversation Corner: Making invitations

Task 1

Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.

A:   How about going to a movie on Saturday night?

B:   Saturday night? ………………., I ………………. . I have to work.

A:   Oh, that’s too bad.

B:   Yeah. I ………………. ………………. to the movies Friday night, though. Are you free then?

A:   Yes, I ………………. ………………. . Can you check what’s playing? I can’t find my phone.

B:   Okay, let’s see… How about The Monster’s Return? There’s a 7:30 show.

A:   That sounds good. Think ………………. can ………………. me a ride?

B:   Sure. I’ll pick you up around seven. See you Friday.

Task 2

Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to pronounce can and can’t correctly.

Answer & Transcript

A:   How about going to a movie on Saturday night?

B:   Saturday night? Sorry, I can’t. I have to work.

A:   Oh, that’s too bad.

B:   Yeah. I can go to the movies Friday night, though. Are you free then?

A:   Yes, I think so. Can you check what’s playing? I can’t find my phone.

B:   Okay, let’s see… How about The Monster’s Return? There’s a 7:30 show.

A:   That sounds good. Think you can give me a ride?

B:   Sure. I’ll pick you up around seven. See you Friday.

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