Explore speaking: Invitations and requests Cover exercise 34, then listen to three conversations. Match them with pictures A–C. A B C In conversation 1, Anna asks a question (1) and then gives an invitation (2). In conversations 2 and 3, underline: 1 a question to preface an invitation or request 2 an invitation or a request Read the beginnings of six conversations. In pairs, decide what speakers A and B could say next. 1 A: Do you like Chinese food? 3 A: Are you interested in art exhibitions? B: Yes, I do. B: … A: Well, would you like to … ? A: … 2 A: What are you doing tomorrow? 4 A: Have you got your mobile? B: Nothing, really. 5 A: Are you going to the party tonight? A: … 6 A: Do you have any plans for the weekend? Practise your conversations. Choose one activity. Think about the language you’ll need for requests and invitations. ■■ You’re redecorating your room this weekend. You need a few people to help. ■■ You want to buy some new clothes. You’d like some friends to come with you. ■■ You want to go to a football match tomorrow. You have four free tickets. ■■ You want to go to a concert or show with some friends. Talk together. Find people to do the activity with you. Media task. Which activity did you choose? Who’s going with you? Use your mobile phone or other recording device to record a short explanation of your choice. 33 73327d 31 34 Anna: Did I tell you? I’m going to the cinema n ext week with some friends. Rose: Oh, yeah? What are you going to see? Anna: ‘Metropolis’. It’s on at the Roxy. Rose: Oh, right. That’s a good film. Anna: (1) Are you free on Thursday evening? Rose: Erm, yes, I am, actually. Anna: (2) Well, would you like to come with u s? Rose: That would be really nice, Anna. What ti me? 1 Anna: Sorry to bother you, Rose. Have you got a moment? Rose: Yes. Go ahead. Anna: Sorry, but could you help me with my computer? Rose: I can try. What’s the problem? Anna: I need to print something but it’s not working. Rose: Again? OK. Let’s have a look. 3 Leo: Hello. Jo: Hi, Leo. It’s Jo. How are you? Leo: Not bad. Is everything OK with you? Jo: Yeah, fine. Erm, what are you doing tomorrow? Leo: I’m working all day … from twelve to eleven. Why, Jo? Jo: Do you want to meet up for a coffee in the morning? Leo: Sorry, I’ll be too tired. I never get up in the morning. Jo: Oh, OK. Well, maybe next time … 2 35 a b 36 a b c 104 Language skills Extras Explore 8 Getting connected Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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