Keyword: about Which sentences use about with a topic? Which use it with a number? Underline the topics and numbers. 1 Juno is about a difficult decision in a teenager’s life. 2 I’ve got an idea. I read about this film called Yeelen. 3 We’re having a snack first at about 6.15. 4 So what do you think about action films? about with topics Match 1–7 with A–G to make conversations. 1 “You look stressed. Is there a problem?” A “Hmm. I don’t know. I’ll think about it.” 2 “Can I see the room this evening?” B “Yes, there is! Do you know anything about computers?” 3 “Do you know that my brother’s getting married?” C “Sure. How about six thirty?” 4 “Don’t forget the party on Friday.” D “It was terrible! I don’t want to talk about it.” 5 “Hello, can I help you?” E “What party? No one told me about that.” 6 “How was your day?” F “Yes, please. I have a question about my ticket.” 7 “So, do you want to buy these jeans?” G “Yes, I heard about it.” Test each other in pairs. Use the above phrases with about for an answer. Be careful, you might have to change them slightly. 1 “Can I come and play with your new game console this evening?” 2 “Don’t forget our film evening on Saturday!” 3 “Did you know that Sue’s passed her driving test?” 4 “Hello, can I help you?” 5 “Are you sure you want to order sushi for tonight?” 6 “How was your weekend?” about with numbers Talk in teams. Guess the answers. Use about. 1 When did Yuri Gagarin go into space? 2 How many teeth does an adult elephant have? 3 When were the first modern Olympics? 4 How high is Mount Everest? 5 How many people are there in a cricket team? 6 How long is the Great Wall of China? 7 How long does it take for light to travel from the sun to the earth? 8 When did people start writing? Example: A: Gagarin went into space in about 1960, I think. Or was it in 1962? B: It was definitely before 1969 because thats’s when Armstrong walked on the moon. Listen to check. Which team has the best guesses? 20 21 a b 22 a b p5rw7t 45 112 Language skills Extras Explore 9 Getting together Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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