A request from your boss

Preparation task

Write the words in the correct group.

biology chemistry French German history maths

Arts	Sciences

Tasks

Task 1

Put the phrases in the correct group.

Cara	Robert	Selim

Task 2

Write a number (1–6) to put the sentences in the correct order.


I’m Cara. And you are?
Nice to meet you!
I grew up near London.
Where are you from?
Are you doing history on its own?
Do you live in Scotland?

Discussion

What subjects do you like to study?

Transcript

Teacher: So, now you’ve got the important information, it’s time to meet each other. Everyone turn to the people next to you and introduce yourselves.
Cara: So, hi. I’m Cara. And you are?
Robert: Robert.
Selim: Selim.
Cara: Nice to meet you!
Robert and Selim: You too.
Robert: Nice accent. Where are you from?
Cara: I’m from Glasgow.
Robert: Oh, really? My mum’s from near Glasgow, so I’m half Scottish.
Cara: Cool. Do you live in Scotland?
Robert: No, we live in England, near Manchester. My dad’s from there. What about you, Selim?
Selim: I’m from Leeds originally but I grew up near London.
Cara: Are you both doing history on its own?
Selim: No. I’m doing history and German. Robert: I’m doing it with maths, actually. Selim: History and maths. That’s different!
Robert: Yeah, I couldn’t decide between arts and sciences. Maths doesn’t help with remembering dates, though! And you?
Cara: I’m doing history and French.
Selim: I wanted to do French but German was easier, so I took that.
Cara: German is so hard!
Listening: A1

Meeting people at a dinner

Listen to introductions at a dinner party to practise and improve your listening skills.

Before listening

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation task

Choose the TWO correct answers. One answer is not correct.

1. 
   How are you?
   
   1. 
      Am fine.
      
   2. 
      Fine.
      
   3. 
      I’m fine.
      
2. 
   Nice to meet you.
   
   1. 
      Nice to meet you.
      
   2. 
      Nice to meet you too.
      
   3. 
      Thank you.
      
3. 
   Do you know Jack?
   
   1. 
      I know.
      
   2. 
      No, I don’t.
      
   3. 
      Yes, I know him.
      
4. 
   Do you remember?
   
   1. 
      Yes, do.
      
   2. 
      Yes, I do.
      
   3. 
      Yes, I remember.
      
5. 
   Would you like a drink?
   
   1. 
      Good idea.
      
   2. 
      How are you?
      
   3. 
      Yes, please.
      
6. 
   Here you are.
   
   1. 
      Thanks.
      
   2. 
      Thank you.
      
   3. 
      You’re welcome.
      

Tasks

Task 1

Write a number (1–6) to put the sentences in the order that you hear them.


My name isn’t Alison.
Do you know Alyssa?
Nice to meet you too.
Do you remember?
Alyssa was there.
Would you like a drink?

Task 2

Are the sentences true or false?

1. 
   Julian remembers Alyssa.
   
2. 
   Ben is Alyssa’s brother.
   
3. 
   They were at Ben’s wedding.
   
4. 
   The wedding was in February.
   
5. 
   Julian says the wrong name.
   
6. 
   Alyssa doesn’t want a drink.
   

Answer

True True True True True True

False False False False False False

Discussion

How often do you meet new people?

Transcript

Charles: Hello, Julian.
Julian: Hello, Charles. How are you?
Charles: I’m fine. Fine. Julian, do you remember Alyssa?
Julian: No, I don’t.
Charles: She’s Ben’s sister. Do you remember? We were all at Ben’s wedding together.
Julian: Ah, yes, I do – in that old castle. Was it in January?
Charles: Yes, it was! Alyssa was there. Alyssa: Hello. Nice to meet you … again. Julian: Hello, nice to meet you too, Alison. Alyssa: I’m not Alison.
Julian: What?
Alyssa: My name isn’t Alison. It’s Alyssa. Julian: I’m sorry. Nice to meet you, Alyssa. Charles: Good. Would you like a drink?
Julian: Good idea. Alyssa: Yes, please. Charles: Here you are.
Alyssa and Julian: Thanks!
Listening: A1

Ordering in a café

Listen to people ordering food and drinks in a café to practise and improve your listening skills.

Before listening

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation task

Write the words in the correct group.

a piece of	a glass of	freshly squeezed	bottled
take away	with ice	eat in	a slice of

Drinks	Food	Both

Tasks

Task 1

Are the sentences true or false?

1. 
   Customer 1 orders a large bottle of orange juice.
   
2. 
   The apple juice costs £3.15.
   
3. 
   Customer 2 is not going to have their tea and cake inside the café.
   
4. 
   Customer 2 pays with a twenty pound note.
   
5. 
   Customer 3 orders something to drink.
   
6. 
   The cookie costs 85p.
   

Answer

True True True True True True

False False False False False False

Task 2

Complete the sentences with words from the box.

front	take away	squeezed
instead	afraid	just

1. 
   I’m we only have bottled juices.
   
2. 
   I’ll have an apple juice ……………………………………… .
   
3. 
   Sorry, I wanted freshly orange juice.
   
4. 
   To eat in or ?
   
5. 
   Sorry, I think I was in of you.
   
6. 
   No, thanks, the cookie.
   

Discussion

How often do you buy snacks from cafés?

Transcript

Customer 1: Can I have an orange juice, please?
Server: Regular or large?
Customer 1: How big is a large?
Server: This is a large. This is a regular.
Customer 1: I’ll have a large, then, please. Without ice. Customer 1: Sorry, I wanted freshly squeezed orange juice. Server: I’m afraid we only have bottled juices.
Customer 1: Oh, then I’ll have an apple juice instead, please.
Server: Here you go. That’s £3.50, please.
Customer 1: Thanks.
Server: Thank you.


Server: Can I help anyone? Customer 2: Who’s next? Customer 3: You were first, I think.
Customer 2: What teas do you have?
Server: Breakfast tea, mint and green tea.
Customer 2: A mint tea and a slice of lemon cake, please.
Server: To eat in or take away?
Customer 2: Take away, please.
Server: There you go. That’ll be £4.20 please.
Customer 2: Sorry, I’ve only got a fifty.
Server: That’s OK. Here’s your change … 5, 10, 30, 50.


Server: Who’s next? Customer 4: Can I have a ... Customer 3: Er, sorry.
Customer 4: Oh, sorry! Were you waiting? Please.
Customer 3: Thank you. Can I have a chocolate chip cookie, please?
Server: Would you like a drink with that? Customer 3: No, thanks. Just the cookie. Server: OK, then. That’s 95p, please.
Customer 3: Thanks. I think that’s right.
Server: 50, 70, 80, 85, 90, 92, 94, yep, 95. Thank you.
Listening: A1

Organising a group project

Listen to people organising a group project and answer the questions to practise and improve your listening skills.

Before listening

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation task

Match the times (a–f) with the words (1–6).

Words Times

1. 
   …… Three till five
   
2. 
   …… Four o’clock
   
3. 
   …… Before ten
   
4. 
   …… After ten
   
5. 
   …… Ten to five
   
6. 
   …… Twenty to eight
   

a. 9.30
b. 7.40
c. 4.50
d. 10.15
e. 4.00
f. 3.00–5.00

Tasks

Task 1

Are the sentences true or false?

1. 
   They want to start the project soon.
   
2. 
   The first meeting will be for two hours.
   
3. 
   Mornings before ten are good for everyone.
   
4. 
   Everyone is free at four.
   
5. 
   They’re going to have the meeting in the library.
   
6. 
   Robert will leave the meeting before 5 p.m.
   

Answer

True True True True True True

False False False False False False

Task 2

Match the sentences (a–d) that mean the same thing (1–4).

Sentences Sentences

1. 
   …… I can do 4.
   
2. 
   …… I can’t do 4.
   
3. 
   …… I can always do 4.
   
4. 
   …… We all agree to meet at 4.
   

1. 
   I’m free every day at four.
   
2. 
   I’m free at four.
   
3. 
   I’m not free at four.
   
4. 
   We’re going to meet at four.